All Black Everything (And Camel)

 When in doubt, wear black. Or maybe I'm just my mother's daughter. 

Have a great weekend!

Ray-Ban aviators, Mike & Chris leather jacket (similar), Swarovski necklace via Security Jewelers, Trouve top (similar), Rock & Republic leggings (similar), Prada shoes and purse. 

Auld Lang Syne

After a full day of skiing at Vail, Byron and I opted for a low key New Year's Eve. We attempted to make it into Vail Village, but transportation proved impossible to procure, so we hunkered down at the condo for the evening. This was clearly a blessing in disguise, as it was one of the best New Year's Eves to date--no fuss, and all fun. I hope you and yours had a wonderful New Year's Eve too! How did you celebrate? 

Kristen Blake faux fur coat (similar), Urban Outfitters dress, DKNY tights, Rag & Bone Newbury boots, Nordstrom bag (similar) and gloves, Swarovski necklace (similar). 

New Year's Eve is serious business!

Happy New Year! Here's to a fabulous 2013.

Art Incognito + LYZ Design

While in Minneapolis this past week I was fortunate enough to attend the Third Annual Art Incognito event put on by Free Arts Minnesota. Artists were asked to submit pieces to the event to raise money to assist in healing children through the arts. My dear friend Elizabeth Grube, of LYZ Design, submitted this gorgeous painting of the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis to the cause, which then brought in its maximum bid in the first hour of the auction. I can't say I was surprised.

Nicole Miller dress (similar), Elizabeth & James blazer, Swarovski necklace via Security Jewelers, Nordstrom bag (similar), Vera Wang pumps. 

Congrats, Elizabeth! See more of her art at www.lyzdesign.com. 

A special thank you to Elizabeth Grube for the photos in this post!

Ripe With August Rain

The August rain hanging in the air this past weekend made for some mist-filled photos. It wasn't raining quite yet, but very soon after these were taken the sky spewed its downpour upon the wedding taking place below. Luckily, the venue had been moved indoors.  

Wearing a T by Alexander Wang dress, Diane von Furstenberg wedges, Swarovski crystal necklace & earrings via Security Jewelers, Tiffany's bone cuff, and Prada clutch. 

The sheer sections of this dress weren't enough to stave off the stifling heat of the midwest in August, but the wedding was a blast nonetheless. It's always good to spend time with family.