The Great Divide…

Okay, you could say that I am somewhat of a music junkie.  You want to go see a show?  I am your go to girl so you are not alone.  Lucky for me, I live in a city that is full of all sorts of other music junkies and so there are always amazing shows happening here.  Last Saturday, I went to see Family of the Year and The Mowgli’s.  This was my second time getting to see Family of the Year, but my first time with The Mowgli’s.  I seriously fell in love during the show.  They were amazing performers, but more than that they were beautiful souls.  I could not get over their way of life – as it was so yogic.  It certainly was one of the best times I have ever had at a show and I got to share it with my bestie, so it couldn’t have been any better…oh, it could actually.  I also got to sing vocals on their song San Francisco, which totally caught me off guard, but I loved every moment of it (I totally wish I was a traveling musician getting to share beautiful music with other lovies).  Seriously, check this band out – and not just their music, but also their way of life.  Believe in love.  It is not dead.  So, go share it with others to help make this world a little bit better by one random act of kindness at a time.

What band or bands do you love and also love what they stand for?

Much love,

B

Southwire…

Have I ever mentioned how much I love living in Minneapolis because of all of the great local music?!  Oh yes, of course I have.  Well, have I also mentioned how much I love living in this state because there is so much talent that the local music talent is spread all over the state, and it is blowing up as of late in Duluth.  My hometown – makes me proud. Recently I heard Southwire for the first time and I am loving them!  This is their current single, God.  I love their folk meets rap sound – perfect as the temps start to warm up.  This is my kind of spring and summer music.

Does your music preference change with the seasons?  What are you currently feeling?

Much love,

B

Five Loves…

 

The perfect look for easing into spring.  Baring the legs with a cozy sweater to keep you warm – love it.  And that clutch finishes the look off perfectly.

 

A little DIY project.  I love these painted feathers to stick in my hair or in a hat – how lovely.

 

Love this look – perfect for a Minnesota spring Saturday.

 

Little sweet treats.  With chia seeds.  Vegan.  And gluten free.  Now, that is divine if you ask me.  My days as a vegan is bringing out a domestic goddess in me that I had forgotten was even there.

 

Love this whole look.  Can I please get dressed up like this – I mean the necklace alone is enough to have me swooning.  And loving the tattoo down her back – I have been itching to get a new tattoo real bad.

What are you loving and craving these days?

Much love,

B

 

Meet Me Where You’re Going…

I love supporting local music – I think we all know that by now.  One of my favorite local bands, Cloud Cult, released their new album Love last week after taking a three year break from their last release.  And let me tell you, the wait was worth it because this is a fabulous album.  The only thing better than listening to the album is knowing that I get to see them live at First Ave in just over a month.  Their performances are the most beautiful live music I have ever seen.  They even have live painting going on during the show and then sell the paintings after the show.

I chose to share Meet Me Where You’re Going because this song melts my heart and brings out my inner helpless romantic.  I often am not the most optimistic about finding love for myself, but when I hear songs like this one it makes me think maybe someday, somewhere, someone…  The line that gets me is right away in the first line – “Meet me where you’re going, cuz I wanna be going where you are.  Teach me what you’re knowing, cuz I wanna be knowing who you are.”  Pretty much sums up what I want – after that the song only gets better.

Who is your favorite local artist?  Who are you seeing live next?

Much love,

B

Add a Little Length…

 

Just because spring is around the corner does not mean we have to whip out all the short mini skirts.  Rather this year, enjoy a little more length with the below the knee skirt.  Now, this length is not always the easiest to style, but it does have a strong classic femininity about it.  It can make a younger gal appear to be more mature at the office.  But it does not have to age you, if you spice it up with color and some fun shoes it can be a great look.  It is a great length for transition seasons, or places like MN where winter seems to stretch on forever when you are craving spring.

How do you feel about this length for your body type?  How do you style it?

Much love,

B

 

Joy to You Baby…

I am a long time lover of singer-songwriter Josh Ritter.  There is something so deep about his lyrics that grip me every time.  I am so excited to get into his latest album, which came out YESTERDAY!!  Everything I have heard thus far is measuring up – he has a gift and I am so thankful he is choosing to use it and share it.  This is the first single, Joy to You Baby, off of The Beast in Its Tracks.  The whole album is in response to his recent divorce, but by no means a T. Swift break-up album – it is deep and rich (though I totally do love some T. Swift from time to time).  He will be in Minneapolis on April 25th – aka, I am clearing my schedule now.  Whose in?

What albums are coming out this week that you are super excited about?  Cloud Cult? Kate Nash?  Someone else?

Much love,

B

Paper Hearts…

I love going to concerts.  It is one of my favorite places to be in the whole entire world.  It makes me feel alive, like my insides are dancing.  Last Saturday, I had the joy of getting to see one of my dear friends play at The Fine Line in Minneapolis, miss Sarah Winters.  She both opened, as well as played with the band Why?  They have been touring around the world for the last year and have such a unique sound with their alternative hip hop indie rock sound – it is great to listen to, but so much more amazing live.  Concert season is totally back in full swing, I cannot stop buying tickets.

Going to any fun concerts soon?

Much love,

B

Five Loves…

 

Time to get away are write, oh how I have been longing for more of that sweet haven.  My mind has been racing with thoughts recently to write and process about, now to find – I mean make, the time.

 

I love hats.  I am especially loving this wider brim hat, so much that I am thinking that I need to get one to add to my hat collection.

 

This is the perfect combination of chic and cozy for a bitter cold winter day – which I am knowing far too well these days.

 

Cuddled up in a stunning coat – best way to be on these cold days.  It has been so cold this week that my jacket has actually been part of my daily outfits.

 

This looks like my kind of restaurant, in fact it actually reminds me of a few of my favorite little places around town here in Minneapolis.  Maybe I need to make a point to bundle up and head there this weekend.

How are you staying warm these days?  What are your favorite winter pieces?

Much love,

B

Warming those Legs…

 

Not sure about where you are these days, but it is freezing here!  Just when it seemed like it was going to warm up, the wind came rushing through cooling this place back off to the frozen tundra it seems to become ever bitter cold February.  How do I forget every year that this is the coldest month of the year in MN?!  Oh well, thankfully layering can still be stylish and cute.  I love layers.  I especially have been loving using my leg warmers more as of late.  They are like little sweaters wrapped around my legs – and that is completely fabulous.  It also give me a way to still wear cute fun heels without freezing my feet.  And you cannot go wrong in pairing leg warmers with boots.

How do you feel about leg warmers?  Do you love them or are they too 80′s for you?

Much love,

B

Five Loves…

 

I love her hair.  I love her hair so much that the other night when I laid eyes on it I immediately scheduled a hair appointment for an ombre treatment to my locks.  I have had grown out blonde chunky highlights for son long, it seemed like the best idea to change up my look some.  When I get inspiration, I go with it, instantly.

 

I love tattoos and have been craving another.  Specifically, one on my mid back like this. I would prefer a design similar to this but more with an elephant in it, I know shocking – I want an elephant tattoo.  This is serving as inspiration to get on the designing of my next one…

 

Her look is stylish, chic and simple.  A lovely lady inspiring me this fine Friday.

 

Winter refuses to leave.  So, I am taking this photo and using it as my inspiration to go have fun and play in the snow.  Have to make the most out of everything, right?!!

 

I am absolutely obsessed with these stunning new shoes that I simply had to have the other day when I laid eyes on them.  I still was on the hunt for the perfect Valentine’s Day outfit.  These little gems were the perfect inspiration to be the muse for my whole look, so naturally I had to purchase them – plus, I got 20% off for having on red (which happened to be a pair of Christmas socks due to it being laundry day – worked out well for me)!!

What are you drawing inspiration from this week and loving?

Much love,

B