happy hour

while compiling this last night, i decided to focus on what was really on my mind. . . the end to a long week. thinking of happy hour and only one place comes to mind—ye rustic inn. a cozy little dive bar on the corner of hillhurst and russell in los angeles where i would go with my co-workers/carpoolers after a 2+ hour commute back to the city. have any of you lovely la readers been? i can’t believe 3 years have passed since we left. perfect outfit for a strip-mall bar in sunny cali: (1) steven alan, spring utility poncho. $325; (2) rag and bone, jane button down silk shirt, $325; (3) marrakesh mid-rise flared jeans, $185; (4) biar, a piece treaty carved cuff, $220; (5) madewell, canvas fieldhouse belt, $42; (6) clare vivier, foldover clutch, $149; (7) no. 6, huarache woven clog, $275; (8) ohh la la zine. see more get dressed collages here.

ice fishing

over the weekend, it’s predicted to reach -10°F in my little hometown in northern minnesota. this time of year, the town literally moves out on to the lake with dozens of ice fishing shacks like the one above. they plow roads, put up stop signs, there are food vendors, you name it. if i were out there right now, i would be dressed head-to-toe in insulated pants and a jacket, but, here is a more fashionable alternative, all cold weather and fish guts aside. (1) topshop faux fur trapper hat, (2) jcrew cashmere getaway hoodie, (3) the lady & the sailor basic tee, (4) ag dark wash jeggings, (5) shopbop drop crystal necklace, (6) tretorn + ace hotel limited addition strala boots, (similar to the pair in the holiday gift guides, but i love the red sole on these), (7) me & arrow blue pyramid tote, and (8) ash horn toboggan.

pumpkin patch

over the weekend, ben and i had a little halloween party. friends came dressed as a sister wife, an astronaut, and sid + nancy, to name a few. it was so much fun seeing everyone in costume. now, i just have to figure out what to do with all of these pumpkins. (1) green trail jacket, (2) striped cotton jersey, (3) relaxed roller jean, (4) charlie boots, (5) tiny star clutch, (6) mustard patent belt, (7) 3-diamond necklace, (8) navy shimmer socks, and (8) orange plaid thermos.

puddle jumping

i love the rain. the damp air and clean smell. it washes away the winter dirt and makes everything green and beautiful. (1) studded trench coat, (2) cotton check shirt, (3) city slouch trouser jean, (4) cruller booties, (5) orange caswell bag, (6) cherry necklace, (7) liberty of london umbrella

snow daze

all of the new snow is making me want to cozy up in big sweaters and menswear pieces with a warm mug of hot cocoa. (1) faux-fur down jacket, (2) hand-knit owl sweater, (3) cream flower shirt, (4) madleigh jeans, (5) suede desert bootie, (6) winter face mask, (7) snow ball maker, (8) chapon hot cocoa, (9) tree trunk mug

whisper please

i love the way the library smells, walking down rows of musty pages and cracked leather spines. shhhhhhh. (1) navy school-boy blazer, (2) striped sweater, (3) scotch skirt, (4) lace-up boot, (5) graphic knee socks, (6) port-a-file, (7) rucksack, (8) sasha frames, (9) cuckoo necklace

black friday

regardless of what you're doing after thanksgiving, whether it's shopping, relaxing, or still digesting, you are going to want to be comfortable. (1) plaid dress, (2) grey cashmere sweater, (3) thermal long johns, (4) white boyfriend tank, (5) clog boots, (6) gold teardrop necklace, (7) vintage traveling case, (8) canvas clutch, (9) wool felt ipod case, (10) antlers

the silver bullet

it's too cold outside to camp, but too beautiful to stay in. a trip to the coast of lake michigan in a cozy airstream seems like the perfect idea. (1) bomber jacket, (2) plaid shirt, (3) ripped jeans, (4) suede moccasins, (5) vintage leather bag, (6) hat, (7) antler pendent necklace, (8) de-composition notebook, (9) diana camera

birds of a feather

this weekend ben and i are going to a friends wedding back in minnesota. i thought this gold dress would be a perfect color to wear for fall. (1) silk sleeveless dress, (2) cropped tweed coat, (3) black tights, (4) high heel booties, (5) studded pouch, (6) floss necklace, (7) browned butter cake, (8) flemming lassen table, (9) paper flags, (10) satsuma cards

forbidden fruit

right now it's apple season in michigan. i'm hoping to get ben to go to the orchards with me one of these weekends to stock up on honeycrisps and cider. (1) floral dress, (2) hand knit cardigan, (3) lace-up boots, (4) eggplant tights, (5) corduroy clutch, (6) multi-chain necklace, (7) oval bangles, (8) french market basket, (9) stainless steel lunch box

pedal to the metal

i wish that all of our things weren't still in storage or back in minnesota so that i could take a bike ride. (1) linus dutchi bike, (2) merino wool cardigan, (3) herringbone bow top, (4) corduroy jeans, (5) skinny studded belt, (6) on-the-road boots, (7) merino wool scarf, (8) filson field bag, (9) stanley thermos