My Style: White Party

Portobello Road Tee // Shabby Apple Skirt // Spike the Punch Necklace 

Last Friday, my friend Emily and I headed back to aimee to celebrate their eight wonderful years of business. The first stop of the evening, here for a quick appetizer and cocktail before heading to the store. We proceeded to make a few new friends, one of whom, Suzanne, offered us some great fur coat thrifting advice. Emily and I left coveting a few fur coats and had a little too much fun playing dress up, like they say, playing dress up beings at the age of 5 and never truly ends! Here are a few iPhone snaps of what I wore!

 Playing dress up with this faux fur jacket!

Shop Talk: velvet | coat

velvet | coat is another lovely shop in the East Village. Though most items are out of my price range {including the buttery leather Vince dress I found myself ogling}, it doesn't hurt to browse every once in awhile. With a great selection high end designers, one can certainly find something to fall in love with. A few of my favorites included 360 Cashmere sweaters,  Rebecca Minkoff bags, and a whole lot of Vince! Make sure to follow along on their Facebook page and if you ever pass through Des Moines, make sure to visit velvet | coat!

vince leather dress

rebecca minkoff

elbow patches {similar}

detailing

styling the perfect fall outfit with this velvet vest | vince blouse

Shop Talk: Aimée

After making the rounds at Market Day on Saturday, we ventured over to Aimée, a women's clothing, shoes, and accessories boutique located in the East Village in Downtown Des Moines. Aimée is home to the location of an event I'm hosting with Katelyn of Katalina Girl. This event will be take place in early November and will bring together the best & most stylish of Des Moines Fashion and Beauty blogging community! I can't wait to share more details with you in the weeks to come!

 Aimée is the most charming lifestyle boutique with a little something for everyone! Find the latest trends to date, including a few of my favorite textures for fall: leather, sequins, and velvet!  The store is filled with over 60 different and unique lines from around the world. And maybe the best part? I think they love champagne as much as I do :)

Make sure to follow Aimée and visit their website!

life lately

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{ballet at glaza studio}

{friday night fancies..i spy baublebar}

{nitefall on the river}

{at the market}

{collage boutique favorites at the market}

{bow ties for your man & your pup}

{perfection spotted at market day}

{afternoon treats - may or may not be rereading fifty shades}

{sunday brunching attire}

{newest DIY...tutorial coming next week}

{dots on dots - thanks ebay for the j.crew skirt!}

{strawberry spinach salads...my weakness}

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life passing by

my life lately, in photos.

"one half the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other" emma

spike the punch baubles//valley junction finds//jolly holiday lights//vino & wrapping presents with my dad//c & i taste testing jethro's brunch//date night games//a little boy's wish list - pictures included//free credit at jewelmint//re-designed classics//holiday decor around town

market day black friday

Shop locally on Black Friday! If you are in the Central Iowa area, find Market Day, an indie craft market at the Des Moines Social Club in the Kirkwood Building at 400 Walnut Street in downtown Des Moines, IA. 

It's the last Market Day of the season!  This Friday, November 25th, over 50 vendors will be selling their pieces from 9a-2p.  Help support local artists and makers!

Looking to find unique or custom made gifts for the ones you love -- look no further.  At Market Day, you will find screen printed posters, tees, stenciled paintings, handmade earrings & necklaces, peacock feather accessories, pottery, and much, much more! They even have their share of vintage housewares, clothing, and jewelry. (PSST—see a preview of this year's items, here.)

These are just a few of my favorites that you can find this Friday!

Bean and the Sprout

daniAWESOME 

BeAtomic Beauty

Hey Jen Renee

all images via market day fb