the man repeller.

i am totally crushing over the high-fashion banter on the hysterically funny blog the man repeller. side-splitting laughter ensued post after post, as she scrupulously recounts the most obnoxious trends we love to love (or hate), and send men running for the hills. i mean, let’s be serious. we’ve all been there. this girl is speaking straight to my boyfriend-jean-wearing heart.

just to be thorough, here is the definition, so you can properly add the word to your vocab.

man·re·pell·er1  [mahn-ree-peller]
–noun

outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs.
–verb (used without object),-pell·ing, -pell·ed.
to commit the act of repelling men:

Girl 1: What are you wearing tonight?
Girl 2: My sweet lime green drop crotch utility pants
Girl 1: Oh, so we’re man repelling tonight?
*DISCLAIMER: the above conversation took place in this room 5 minutes ago.

all images via via the man repeller

discovered via esdelope

Published on Jul 28, 2010 at 3:01 pm.
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chance

you had me at “striped boatneck tee”.

i’ve been pursuing (and drooling) all over Chance, a new shop (and visual playground) created by Julia Leach, former creative director of kate spade. Chance is all about providing timeless pieces that can be mixed and matched with just about anything. i’m also loving their blog. swoon!

via lox papers

Published on Jul 27, 2010 at 10:18 am.
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i’m back!

thank you for all of your kind comments last week. it seems that things got pretty hectic around here mid-week, and blogging had to be pushed to the back of my mind. suddenly, it was the weekend, and i was getting ready for two very close friends of mine to come visit. friday, saturday, and sunday were grand; we did some exploring at a few estate sales and hunt & gather, ate at hot plate, hosted a little pizza party at my place, and spent the latter part of saturday night sitting Indian-style on my bed, chatting about the things girls chat about, like we were all in college again.

i spent a little time browsing the web last night while attempting to actually finish our registry… but i wound up collecting a folder of images that caught my eye… you know the kinds of pictures that don’t make a cohesive post but are quite lovely on their own. i’m a bit long-winded today, and the thought of editing my thoughts (and these images) just doesn’t feel right today. i hope you enjoy them as much as i do. happy monday!


wooden lights via oh joy, cat-eye make up via studded hearts, peacoat via this is glamorous, leather skirt via le fashion, wide brim hat via knight cat, black maxi dress via shoptometrist, all other images via convoy post here. note about all convoy images: if you know where these original sources are, please let me know, as they are not linked in this tumblr blog.

Published on Jul 26, 2010 at 2:05 pm.
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sf recap

a few of the highlights from the last few days in san fran…

…lunch at serpentine

…followed by some delicious blue bottle coffee

…dinner + a fellini film in the mission district at foreign cinema with great company. thanks to the lovely jen, chris, candace, and especially to graham + bonnie for a wonderful night! however, i’ll be sticking to chocolate cake in lieu of cognac for dessert in the future…

… shopping in hayes valley where i fell in love with these

…can’t wait visit again with some free time on my hands!

Published on Jul 19, 2010 at 4:15 pm.
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laura lombardi sale

popping in to say “hi!” and to let you know that laura lombardi is having an online sale! she has teamed with Your Daily Thread to offer a 20% discount when you use the code: YDT20 upon checkout. head on over and check it out… i have my eyes on this lovely number.

busy day here! we’ll chat soon.
thanks jessica!

Published on Jul 19, 2010 at 3:31 pm.
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a nice mix

note to self: pull out those clothes you reserved for special occasions. pair them with a casual cardigan and boots. feel clever. then thank the girls at wildfox for being so inspiring.

image via ilovewildfox

also seen on {a glamorous little side project}

Published on Jul 13, 2010 at 1:42 am.
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a monday hello ( + a little good doing)

hello from san francisco! i’m currently sprawled out on my hotel couch, catching up on email, tending to an unflattering sunburn, and enjoying a little glass of white wine. this state of relaxation feels amazing, considering the whole slew of things that came up unexpectedly last week. i’ll spare you the details but i can tell you that posting will be light this week, as we are on a photo shoot with an aggressive timeline, and limited internet access. i’ll try my best to find some time to pop in when i can! and if bay area readers have any suggestions for a great spot for saturday brunch, i would be forever grateful. we’ll be right smack in the middle of downtown.

lastly, please take a few minutes to help out Women’s World Health Initiative stay in the running to receive a $20,000 grant from Chase Community Giving on Facebook. Click here to vote! they need your vote by tonight to stay in the running. help them continue their commitment to provide relief, medical care, education, and empowerment to women in developing countries.

have a fantastic monday!
image here.

Published on Jul 12, 2010 at 1:11 am.
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ties for the boy

i’m looking for ties for our wedding party and i bookmarked these from fieldguided after spotting them at little winter. while they may not be formal enough for our groomsmen, i’m thinking they would make a nice gift for my mister.

Published on Jul 08, 2010 at 9:15 pm.
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what a day.

wow. it’s only 12:30 here and today has already been a doozy! i’m signing off early to enjoy the long weekend. what are you up to this weekend? i’m looking forward to having some summery cocktails on the lake and doing a little bit of cooking! i’m feeling particularly inspired to get back in the kitchen, thanks to the lovely women who showered me with gifts last weekend. and get this- my amazing sister found a 1961 addition of Mastering the Art of French Cooking at a thrift store and graciously gifted it to me. the original owner included her own notes and considerations, it’s the sweetest thing! I can’t wait to cook her some beef bourguignon when she comes to visit.

have a good one!

image via everything you love to hate via imgspark

Published on Jul 02, 2010 at 12:44 pm.
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happy july

here’s to hot summer days spent in big hats and striped bikinis, over-sized sunglasses and bright red lips, to eating a slice of cherry pie for lunch, to celebrating our history and heritage, to the perfect picnic with your best girlfriends, to taking a twirl in your favorite summer dress… enjoy these summer months, friends!

sources: image 1: Wildfox Resort 2010, 2: via 1stdibs discovered via destined to design, 3 + 4: vogue blog: James Coviello for Club Monaco Oversized Straw Hat, Chanel bikini 5: anapolis market bag via i art u via ink and post, 6: photo by Mikkel Vang Photography via graphic exchange, 7: isabel’s picnic dress on one avian daemon via bint’s imgspark library

Published on Jul 01, 2010 at 4:33 pm.
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happy weekend

i wish i could stay and chat with you all about your plans for the weekend, but i’m off to chicago for my bridal shower! instead i leave you with some links i’ve been enjoying this week. have a good one!

+ i love this amazing mid-century modern home via black eiffel

+ compare and contrast: brings a huge smile to my face (via eighthourday)

+ bonnie’s resort 2011 picks are impeccable

+ comic sans just wants to party.

+ two posts from bloggers who inspired me this week: i couldn’t agree more with cathie’s pin it forward for “what home means to me”. and ana at grown-up shoesreminded me to look at the bright side.

image via ignant

Published on Jun 25, 2010 at 1:46 pm.
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leanne shapton

the lovely work of leanne shapton

via words & eggs

Published on Jun 07, 2010 at 1:18 pm.
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picnic season

We’re talking about what makes a perfect picnic over at Cup of Jo. Stop over and join the conversation!

image via the little big house

Published on Jun 01, 2010 at 12:59 pm.
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bangs.

i’m obsessed with the idea of having bangs…again. i haven’t had them since college, and while they were cute, i cursed every time i had to pin them back before a run. but maybe i’ve matured enough to handle the extra attention they need. they’re just so flipping adorable. adorable enough to accept the fact that i would be inconvenienced by them now and then.

what do you think: to cut or not to cut? anyone out there loving or hating their decision to rock some bangs?

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 + 6 |

Published on Jun 01, 2010 at 12:19 pm.
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those lips


i think i need to get a shade of red-orange lipstick. it’s a little difficult to find the right shade with my dark hair and light skin, but i’m determined to find one that works.

(i love the color the jcrew gals wear in this months catalog…)

Published on May 27, 2010 at 12:01 pm.
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topshop circa 2007

what can i say. it may be a bazillion degrees here in mpls, but i’ll always swoon over cozy clothing.

via wildfox

Published on May 25, 2010 at 6:22 pm.
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the palest, pale green

incredible.

via julia

Published on May 24, 2010 at 10:09 am.
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thank you…

…to the forever-stylish michelle, and decor guru lana, for inviting me to contribute to your bloggers’ series this past week.

<3

k

image from jak & jil

Published on May 21, 2010 at 11:51 am.
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color explosion.

BOOM! a mash up of colorful favorites from around the web. things were looking just a little too gray around here.

1 / 2 / 34 / 5 / 6

Published on May 18, 2010 at 7:55 pm.
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david neale Published on May 17, 2010 at 11:30 pm.
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