Totem Pole

Scenes from Portland during the 4th of July trip, that seems ages ago after a weekend in Miami. It's always a great trip when I get to see Katie.

Céline sunglasses, J. Crew top, Vince pants, Prada sandals, Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace (similar), Alexander McQueen bracelet (similar), Marc Jacobs bag (similar). 

My Own Private Idaho

While still in Idaho, we chanced upon this fantastic piece of work. Have you ever seen a better gas station sign? Have a fabulous weekend! Follow along on Instagram @jkschroeder while I'm in Miami this weekend.

Ray-Ban sunglasses, Vince tank, J Brand pants (similar), Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace (similar), J. Crew and Alexander McQueen (similar) bracelets, Tory Burch sandals. 

Independence Day

 This year's 4th of July involved plenty of water (both rivers and lakes), a stop at a flea market, amazing people, a spectacular fireworks display, and plenty of red, white, and blue. Check out the fireworks and my first ever attempt at paddle boarding here, not to mention my flea market finds of a cowboy hat and flag. This year's Independence Day celebration will definitely be tough to beat. Thanks to everyone who made it so much fun!

Ray-Ban aviators, American Apparel top, Joe's Jeans cutoffs (similar), J. Crew sandals, Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace (similar), Alexander McQueen bracelet (similar). 

Insistor

Tweed makes everything more fun, especially when it's bright pink. 

J. Crew blazer (similar style), James Perse tee, Rag & Bone denim, Alexander McQueen scarf, Vera Wang flats, Prada and Tiffany's bracelets. 

Thank you to my darling friend Alice for taking these photos! Check out her awesome blog here. She just moved to Denver, which I couldn't be happier about.

The Alexanders

No trip to Minneapolis is complete without a stop at the Mall of America. Clearly I was in a hurry to start shopping. Happy Friday! Have a great weekend. 

Elizabeth & James sunnies, T by Alexander Wang jacket, Alexander McQueen scarf, James Perse tee, Rag & Bone pants, Vera Wang Lavender flats (similar), Balenciaga bag. 

The Vanity of Duluoz

It's a casual Friday today, in the middle of a vacant football field in Wisconsin. Cartwheels seemed only appropriate. 

Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses and necklace (similar), Free People top (similar), Vince cami, Rock & Republic leggings (similar Topshop), Halogen shoes, Alexander McQueen scarf, Louis Vuitton bag and bracelet.

Americana

Happy Birthday America! The Fourth of July is definitely my favorite holiday. Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas, Thanksgiving, and all those holidays where you get to spend tons of time with your family, too. But there's just something about fireworks, shortcake topped with every kind of berry in the store, and an all-american BBQ that makes for a pretty great holiday. This can only be improved upon with water, as fireworks are best observed over a lake, preferably after a day of wake boarding, swimming, and general fun in the sun. 

There was no lake on my Fourth of July this year, but there were fireworks, so it was still pretty great. I hope you had a good one too! 

Wearing a hat from J.Crew, jacket by Diesel, Vince tank, J.Brand denim, Vans sneaks, Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace, and the McQueen bracelet. 

Garden of the Gods

Hiking at the just reopened Garden of the Gods on Sunday in what may generally be called rather inappropriate footwear for hiking, but as the signs required you to stay on the path unless you registered as a climber, and as we hadn't, I didn't see the problem. And moccasins have been worn for centuries in just such circumstances, so I figured I'd be fine. And I was. 

Tank by Vince, shorts by J.Brand, moccasins by Minnetonka, bracelet by Alexander McQueen, and necklace and sunglasses from Urban Outfitters. 

I will say that I was glad the rain held off. Suede + water is not my favorite thing at all.