the wanderer diaries

Hiatus

2011-12-01T10:30:00.000-06:00

Until my work life slow the "f" down I will be on blogging hiatus. Stay fashionable, safe and warm!

Dree

2011-11-16T12:19:00.000-06:00

via WWD

You are so pretty.

Girl Crush - Charlotte Free

2011-11-11T13:24:00.000-06:00

That pink hair and saucy attitude. Amazing.

Do you ever

2011-11-04T09:09:00.000-05:00

Feel like this? This is the way my life feels right now. Not in a bad way. I am just so busy at work I cannot believe it. This will explain the lack of posts. Sorry. As soon as I can breath again I will be able to post more regular. Such the life of having a full time + job.

Organizing Bane

2011-11-02T09:10:00.000-05:00

Once I have my outfit of the day on, it's time to figure out the detail pieces (aka jewelry). This leads to a battle of tangled chains, missing items and just plain frustration. I cannot figure out how to organize my jewelry and it is KILLING ME! I know there are worse things in the world, but this is the bane of my mornings right now. These images show some interesting ideas, but I am not sure they will work for me. Any ideas?

Americano

2011-11-01T09:30:00.000-05:00

Hotel Americano. This beauty is located right off the High Line, one of my favorite places in NYC. Chelsea is such an incredible neighborhood with shopping, art, food and now with an amazing new place to stay.

In the jungle

2011-10-28T13:19:00.000-05:00

Giambattista Valli has done a line for Macy's, completely under the radar it seems. I have seen no mention of it until today. Which sucks cause I LOVE this black dress and they only have larges left. Really digging a lot of the items. Might have to actually purchase one of my full shopping carts.

Slice of heaven

2011-10-27T11:00:00.000-05:00

images via 1stdibs

I find it funny that when I am pulling shots of interiors that call to me, they all seem to be SO different. The two living room pics above are bright and airy, but in very different ways. The bedroom image could not be further from my current bedroom decor (well, sometimes I have orange in my duvet cover). But now I want to warm it up and make it an opium den (not really, but doesn't it have that vibe). AND THAT MONKEY!! I want that thing. SO. BAD.

Sexy Simple

2011-10-26T09:02:00.000-05:00

via people.com

Well done. I am in lurve.

Front Row

2011-10-25T13:01:00.000-05:00

vogue.com

A cool look of the front row at J. Mendel.

True Beauty

2011-10-25T10:30:00.000-05:00

Seriously. If I look half this good when I am 42 I will be doing cartwheels down the f'ing street. Christy Turlington Burns. She has never looked better. What a hottie and an inspiration.

Travel Monday :: Greece

2011-10-24T16:37:00.000-05:00

Can you even believe this place is real? How is it possible? The water, the white buildings and how they are situated on the hills. Pure paradise. Plus going there would support their sad economy. Win, win in my book. Let's go!

Girl Crush - Ginnifer Goodwin

2011-10-21T11:41:00.000-05:00

After re-watch the sappy chic flick "He's Just Not That Into You" the other night, Ginnifer has been on my mind. I love that she rocks a pixi cut, and looks just as good with short hair as she does with long. And the girl has style, pretty daring style. Way more rock 'n roll than the rolls she gets handed.

Cozy Up

2011-10-20T12:04:00.000-05:00

Madewell

Burberry

Theory

Really wanting a warm, cute, cozy plaid wool jacket right now. Today as I was walking to the bus, my button feel off my H&M jacket for the LAST TIME! I love me some H&M, but they really need to learn how to put buttons on clothes. I can only sew them back on 20 times before I throw things in the "donate" pile. But, I think that might be mean.

3

2011-10-18T10:13:00.000-05:00

These are the 3 bags that I have been dreaming about for at least 3 years. The Balenciaga is coming up on 6. Unlike a lot of bloggers out in our community, I can't just buy every little (or big) item my heart desires. Yes, I am jealous. So, at least once a month I take a web visit to Barney's and look at my 3 babies, and dream about the day they will grace my arm. Sigh.

Travel Monday :: Morocco

2011-10-17T08:54:00.000-05:00

Can you sense my building dread of the fast approaching winter? First Arizona, and now Morocco. Get me to a desert stat! This country blow my mind-you've got desert, mountains, ocean, cities and villages. Going here would be a shock to the system for sure, but not one that I would turn down. Ever!

All in the details

2011-10-14T10:27:00.000-05:00

images via Vogue.com

Oh baby. These ladies do not over look anything. I have total lady wood for all 3 of these shots. Beautiful.

It's madness

2011-10-13T08:58:00.000-05:00

images from thefashionspot.com

If I could magically transform into any of these women, I TOTALLY would! Are you sure you would like an amazing job? The perfect, FREE wardrobe? A front row seat an at fashion show you wish to attend? Sure, I think I could handle all that. These women work their asses off and do work that is perfection. But I gotta say the perks are pretty sweet.

Seriously Karlie

2011-10-12T09:29:00.000-05:00

all images via fashionising.com

Could you be any more hot?

It's Lunch Time

2011-10-11T08:55:00.000-05:00

Mr. Lunch that is. A look into the two very different sides of the man in my life. Cannot get enough! I just want to eat his face!!

Travel Monday :: Arizona

2011-10-10T10:32:00.000-05:00

The Grand Canyon is one of those places I need to see before I die. Looking at pictures I cannot image the scale and beauty of this place. How small a person must feel looking out over the vast desert. Another cool thing about Arizona are all the kick ass ghost towns that you can stumble across. Creepy, awesome shit!

Provocative

2011-10-07T14:04:00.000-05:00

Have you heard of Natasha Law? Until yesterday I had not either. She is an incredible painter who just happens to be Jude Law's little sis. Lucky bird. Anywho, I would kill to have one (or two) of her pieces in my house. They are sexy and provocative without being crude and slutty. Right up my alley.

Green Wall

2011-10-07T10:57:00.000-05:00

A while back I did a post about painting a wall in my house fuchsia. It was ~~the worst~~ a bad idea! I don't know if it was the sheen (should have done matte), or the size of the wall (very small, above the fire place) but it went back to the color of all the other walls REAL quick like. Yesterday while surfing I found this green wall. It is so rich and moody feeling. I am really diggin' it. What do you think?

Oktoberfest

2011-10-06T09:11:00.000-05:00

It's that time of year again. When the leaves start to turn, the coffee shops start offering pumpkin and nutmeg flavored drinks, and your mind wanders to thoughts of sweaters - Oktoberfest! Time to drink beer, lots and lots of beer, listen and dance to polka music and eat brats and pretzels. God I love the Germans. Always a good time. On Friday night I will be heading to THE Oktoberfest in Minneapolis to partake in all the before mentioned activities. Fun times had by all!

Paris Cutie

2011-10-05T10:57:00.000-05:00

Pulled some of these great shots of Paris fashion week off of Fashionologie. A little bit of everything-models, street style and fashion. How cute is Gisele? Stupid, perfect super model. I kid, I kid. Kind of.

On the wall

2011-10-04T09:11:00.000-05:00

http://www.20x200.com/

I never thought I would have no more space on my walls, but it seems like that day has come. That does not mean that I cannot buy more and rotate the work. See who gets to hold some wall real estate for a while. These are some prints from 20x200 that would get put into my regular rotation.

Travel Monday :: Poland

2011-10-03T11:38:00.000-05:00

Having been to Germany and Austria a few times, I kick myself for not hopping over to Poland. This country has the same charm as it's neighbors and I would imagine a lot less tourist. Minneapolis has a big Polish population, so it would be interesting to go to the motherland and see how close to home people are keeping their traditions.

Girl Crush - Cara Delevigne

2011-09-30T11:06:00.000-05:00

I have done a post on Cara's sister Poppy - who is also super cool and funky. It is just not fair is it? Model sisters, British, tall, blonde, and rail thin. Cara can make me buy anything on ASOS.com, and when it arrives I throw it on and want to puke. I look nothing like Cara did in this poncho. How can that be? OH, I am none of the things listed above. Damn it!

In the mood

2011-09-29T09:09:00.000-05:00

to make some food love! As the weather turns, my eyes and stomach start to yearn for all those heavy, savory dishes that the summer heat takes from us. I love to cook, and when my apartment is not 90 degrees it makes it a much more enjoyable hobby! Bring on the crockpot, it's cookn' time!

Travel Monday :: My bed

2011-09-26T14:24:00.000-05:00

This far away exotic land offers everything my heart, head and eyes want. Worked 83.5 hours this last week (but who is counting) and tomorrow will be my first day off in 3 weeks. I cannot wait to lay in my bed with my doggie at my side and snore my ass off!

Think you got style?

2011-09-23T11:21:00.000-05:00

My agency is putting on a wicked awesome contest! Let the USA see your sweet style cred. Here are the dets:

Kmart is asking People to upload a video and submit their info for an opportunity to be part of the next Kmart Fashion photoshoot w/Chris Heads!!!
Top 10 finalists will win a Samsung Galaxy tablet and a $100 GC to Kmart
The finalists will all have a Skype go-see with Chris
Winner will have accommodations for 2 to attend the spring photoshoot and be part of the Money Can’t Buy Style campaign
Winner could be featured in print, billboards, TV or online

Entry period is live through 10/3, voting will be live through 10/5.

https://www.showuswhatyougotcontest.com/

Stunning images from the weird video

2011-09-22T10:29:00.000-05:00

I already had a major crush on her, Rachel-this is amazing! I can only image how fun this shoot must have been.

Weird and Stunning

2011-09-21T19:41:00.002-05:00

Good Jeans

2011-09-21T12:56:00.000-05:00

Jeans will forever be my favorite article of clothing. My favorite pair are about to have a blow out in the bum region-so sad. It's one of those pairs that I have had for a least 3 years. They have been everywhere with me. Look at all these stylish peeps rocking denim their way.

Underwhelmed

2011-09-19T13:59:00.001-05:00

Mulberry

Rachel Zoe

J. Crew

Matthew Williamson

VPL all image via style.com

NY fashion week and London fashion week thus far have left me feeling underwhelmed. Like I was THIS CLOSE, but I just couldn't get off. There have been a few standouts (see above), but no one's entire collection has taken my breath away. I have to admit that the Spring shows are harder for me to get excited about. Can't put my finger on it.

Travel Monday :: Turkey

2011-09-19T12:01:00.000-05:00

My bestie took a trip here last year. She said it is her favorite spot ever, and this lady has been all over the world. That says a lot to me, and looking at these pictures I see why! I have never been anywhere with architecture like that. All with a crystal clear ocean steps away-yes please!

Color for the season

2011-09-16T09:04:00.001-05:00

all images from Pantonism

As the the air gets cooler and the leaves change, everything starts to glow with an orange hue. Orange also continues to be a dominate color on the runways, as we saw again this season. Making me and my ginger hair very happy that we will stay current with the trends. Orange is one of those amazing colors that can evoke so many feelings all at once. In September it means both warm and cool on a collision path, diving straight into fall.

It bag

2011-09-15T14:45:00.000-05:00

on sale on asos.com

How badly does this bag need to be on my arm? So cute with the pink piping. Me want. (I want a lot, don't I?)

If I were a rich girl...

2011-09-14T11:56:00.000-05:00

all from revolveclothing.com

Here are a few jackets I would like to drape across my shoulders on a nippy day like today. It is coming. It's right around the corner. Can you feel it?

Target's Epic Fail

2011-09-13T10:38:00.001-05:00

Have you tried to go onto Target.com and buy something from the Missoni for Target line? Yeah, me too. Not working. Epic fail Target. Nice work. You didn't see this coming? Really??

Some Lookers

2011-09-12T13:14:00.000-05:00

We've all seen the many, many, many posts about all the great fashion that has been shown at Fashion Week. I of course am now going to do the same. How original, right?

First up we have 10 Crosby Derek Lam. Two looks that can be worn by a normal person who just wants to look good. That chick yellow makes me so happy! And stripes, not enough good things can be said about strips.

Next up is Kevork Kiledjian, who I will admit I have never heard of before. These two babies where worth posting. The colors, the sexiness, the turban. Fab!

Oh Richard Chai Love. Your pants and jacket warm my soul. I was a big fan of skirt over pants in the 90's, I guess we will have to wait and see if it happens now that I am older and wiser (am I?).

Here we have another beautiful staple outfit by TSE. Nuff said.

Ok, these pretty babes made my day. THAT ONE PIECE!! I need it. I love the prints, the mixture of prints - everything about it. Well done Wes Gordon, we done indeed.

Travel Monday :: Vietnam

2011-09-12T08:52:00.000-05:00

I love Monday mornings when Tablet sends me their emails listing the most amazing hotels that will be going "on sale". Most I can not afford to stay at, I would have to quit shopping and who can do that? Crazy talk. Today's dream come to you straight from Vietnam. Words can not describe......

London Baby

2011-09-09T11:21:00.000-05:00

While popping around to all my daily blog reads, A Cup of Joe had this gem posted. My tummy got a warm, fuzzy feeling as I watch. Smokin dance moves and perfect fashion blend together in this masterpiece - all in 2 minutes! My heart swoons.

must have

2011-09-08T13:11:00.000-05:00

Fall must haves!

My idol!

2011-09-02T11:18:00.000-05:00

Taylor's Take: Taylor Tomasi Hill Styles Amanda Hearst in Her Fall Must-Haves for Barneys New York from Barneys The Window on Vimeo.

Green with Envy

2011-09-01T10:38:00.000-05:00

All images via pantonism.com

Sleep No More

2011-08-31T10:38:00.000-05:00

The people in masks are the audience members!

While we are in NYC, we are going to see Sleep No More. It is described as an interactive play with a haunted house meets Eyes Wide Shut vibe. I am really excited, sounds creepy and amazing!

Pantonism

2011-08-30T13:23:00.001-05:00

Blue! From one of the most inspiring sites I have seen in a long time pantonism.com Check it out!

Fashion with a Pitbull

2011-08-29T16:50:00.000-05:00

Perfect.

Travel Monday :: New York City

2011-08-29T13:41:00.000-05:00

we are going biking in Central Park, can't wait!

I know that I just did a post for travel Monday about NYC, but I am flying out on Friday and I cannot contain my excitement! I am so thankful that Irene did not destroy that beautiful city for me (and for everyone who lives there). 3.5 days and counting every minute!

Most Wonderful Time

2011-08-26T08:54:00.000-05:00

Of the year! No, not Christmas - the Minnesota State Fair. What is not to love about animals, fried food on a stick, mullets, haunted houses and really I could just keep going all day long. Maybe if you are lucky I will share some pics from my Fair filled weekend. Can't wait!

Get on my body!

2011-08-23T10:25:00.000-05:00

via People.com

This is one of the coolest shirt/skirt combo I have seen in a long time. Funky watermelon times with lacey sleeves. Pure greatness!

Travel Monday :: Gran Canaria

2011-08-22T10:17:00.000-05:00

I had no idea that this paradise even existed until someone I follow on instagram started posting all these amazing pics! Add this place to the ever growing list of places to go before I die!

Girl Crush - Emma Stone

2011-08-19T08:50:00.000-05:00

How lucky is this girl? Not only does she get to wear the most amazing shoes and dress, she looks great as a blond and a red head (better), but she also gets to make out with my boyfriend Ryan. And you can't hate her cause she is so funny!

For the dogs

2011-08-18T08:39:00.000-05:00

images from vogue.com

I am lusting after these dog sweaters for fall. I love my pup more than anything, if only I could find someone to knit me a Mr. Lunch sweater......

New leaf

2011-08-16T13:27:00.000-05:00

Fall is fast approaching, and with it fall fashion. H&M have given me much to look at and be inspired by with their fall look book. Not sold on the shoes however.

Travel Monday :: Bosnia and Herzegovina

2011-08-15T11:06:00.000-05:00

When thinking about the day that I travel to Croatia (still TBD) I realized that I need to hit a few other countries. My last post for Travel Monday was about Montenegro and the country in between Croatia and Montenegro is Bosnia and Herzegovina. Who wouldn't want to travel there? Absolutely beautiful!

Money Can't Buy Style

2011-08-11T11:49:00.002-05:00

Check it out! My agency did these! Sweetness.

Girl Crush - Jessica Alba

2011-08-11T10:22:00.000-05:00

From the street to the red carpet, she always looks amazing! Want to raid her closet for sure.

A thing of beauty

2011-08-11T08:56:00.000-05:00

Palazzina Grassi via Tablet.com

I have become obsessed with looking at beautiful hotel in beautiful cities. Most of the time I could never afford to stay in these places, but a girl can dream, right? This gem is in Venice - a city I have been to, but I can tell you my room looked NOTHING like this. I don't even think I could totally stand up in my room....

Alexander McQueen

2011-08-09T14:03:00.000-05:00

It kills me that I did not get to New York in time to see this, but this video is amazing and makes me a little less sad. Enjoy!

Bring in the Fall

2011-08-09T09:31:00.002-05:00

Today is an unusually cold day in August for Minneapolis. The brisk day has made my mind turn to sweaters, socks, tights and layers. Here are some looks that I will be trying to mimic this fall.

Travel Monday :: Montenegro

2011-08-08T10:56:00.000-05:00

This tiny country has so much to offer. Beaches, mountains, castles and so much more. Hopefully when I make it to Croatia I can cross this off the list as well!

Pattern Play

2011-08-05T08:34:00.002-05:00

all found via tumblr

Flip Out

2011-08-04T12:40:00.000-05:00

Ray Ban just introduced sunglasses that you can switch out the lenses. How sweet is that? And all for only $229-that is a steal in my book.

Brighten it up!

2011-08-02T15:14:00.000-05:00

image via Tumblr

Love the hair, the skirt, and the sunglasses. The cig is gross though.

Travel Monday

2011-08-01T14:21:00.000-05:00

Bar Harbor, Maine. Looks so cute. I would eat a lot too!

Hue

2011-07-28T08:48:00.000-05:00

From top: J. Crew, West Elm, Kolae, Luichiny, Dannijo

Blue, blue, blue!

Girl Crush - Rosario Dawson

2011-07-27T16:04:00.000-05:00

She has turned into such a beauty! Great dress as well.

Bag Lady

2011-07-26T13:09:00.000-05:00

both from ASOS

Color blocking style.

Travel Monday

2011-07-25T15:22:00.000-05:00

Portugal is such a beautiful country. I will get there someday! (It seems like I need to take a year off and travel at some point.)

GRRRRRRRRR!

2011-07-22T13:57:00.000-05:00

Aldo

Topshop

Calvin Klein

I need some leopard print shoes stat!

Cool Factor

2011-07-21T09:30:00.000-05:00

vis style.com

Everything! Utter perfection!

Stephanie Jones of Elle

2011-07-20T11:20:00.000-05:00

How cute is she?

Imagery

2011-07-19T10:06:00.000-05:00

These photographs are some of the most amazing I have seen in a long time. The uniqueness of the collection blows my mind. Cannot stop looking at these images - especially Freja. She is so beautiful and tough! French Vouge blows American Vogue out of the water once again.

Travel Monday

2011-07-18T16:45:00.001-05:00

Today's travels take us to Japan. The nature, city and the food all are calling to me.

Has Been

2011-07-15T15:33:00.002-05:00

The longest week! It has been a while since I was THIS happy that it is Friday! Happy weekend to you.

Beach Day

2011-07-14T11:49:00.000-05:00

Wishing I had a day to just sit out at the beach right now. Summer is going by so quickly.

Design King

2011-07-13T14:50:00.000-05:00

via 1st Dibs

Philippe Starck. Beautiful. Bold. Well said.

Girl Crush - Jessica Biel

2011-07-12T08:43:00.000-05:00

This girl has great and unique style. Plus her arms are always killers. AND she dated JT forever. Nice.

Travel Monday

2011-07-11T10:08:00.000-05:00

NYC bound! I am final getting back to visit my favorite city. While there I will be staying at Gild Hall, it looks so swanky.

Pretty In Pink

2011-07-07T08:44:00.000-05:00

Simply dreamy! Now if only I could find shoes this color..... All available via shopbop.com

Tablet

2011-07-06T16:38:00.000-05:00

Have you guys heard of Tablet.com? It is the best site I have found for hotel deals. The design of the site is nice as well. Check out this place - Reserve Sonva Gili on Lankanfushi Island, Male Atoll, in the Maldive. UMMMMMM, YES PLEASE!

Ghost

2011-06-29T15:51:00.000-05:00

Table that is. Very interesting. I am having mixed feelings.

Game time

2011-06-29T13:57:00.000-05:00

Can't stop day dreaming about the long weekend coming up.

Spark

2011-06-28T15:12:00.000-05:00

I love sparklers! Can't wait to play with them this holiday weekend! Other than that hand held fireworks of any kind scare the crap out of me!

Travel Monday

2011-06-27T09:56:00.000-05:00

I have never been to Paris. I know, crazy. I have been dreaming about going there a lot lately. Needs to become a reality!

PRIDE!

2011-06-24T08:51:00.001-05:00

This weekend is Pride in Minneapolis! Happy Pride! XOXO everybody!

Hair Envy

2011-06-23T13:47:00.002-05:00

Grow bangs, GROW!

Eat Your Veggies

2011-06-23T08:50:00.000-05:00

Or just print them out and hang them on the wall. These beautiful images come from a book that is featured on this installment of 1st Dibs. I have been inspired by a lot in this issue.

Prints/texture

2011-06-22T15:34:00.000-05:00

Really beautiful clothes from Timo Weiland in this addition of 1st Dibs.

Reclaim

2011-06-22T15:22:00.000-05:00

Obviously I have an obsession with reclaimed wood lately. Can't stop thinking about the tables I would love to have in my house, IF I had the space.

Neon! Tribal!

2011-06-21T10:26:00.000-05:00

teen vogue

Travel Monday

2011-06-20T13:55:00.000-05:00

This addition of Travel Monday takes us to Palm Springs. I would love to take a jaunt to this desert oasis. Activities would include hiking around, laying by the pool and taking in all the amazing modern architecture the city has to offer.

Multi Color

2011-06-17T08:58:00.000-05:00

via www.designsponge.com

This before and after blows my freakn' mind! Sarah took a plain white wall and covered it with reclaimed wood. The result is stunning! So creative. Seriously amazing!

Succulent

2011-06-16T12:23:00.000-05:00

via 100layercake.com

I have been very obsessed with succulents lately, I have more than a few babies of my own. I am loving that this cool and very fashionable couple used them everywhere in their wedding decor. Cheap and easy.

Mikkat Market

2011-06-15T16:13:00.002-05:00

Shopping List.

Closet Raid

2011-06-15T09:36:00.000-05:00

If there is one person's closet that I would love to raid at the moment it would be Poppy Delevigne. EVERYTHING this lady wears is killer. Granted none of it would fit me, but it would still be pretty to look at.

Girl Crush

2011-06-14T13:28:00.000-05:00

Emma Roberts. So chic, so young. Lucky girl!

Givenchy Resort 2012

2011-06-14T13:08:00.000-05:00

style.com

Loving the monochromatic looks, total opposite of the color blocking that is happening right now (too often!). The shape of the pants are perfect, the high water with a slight flare. Awesome! The last look, can't believe I like it, but I do!