Pink and Green Please

     After a record April snowfall of 17 inches, this weekend the high is going to be 70 degrees!  This extended chill confused birds, plants and humans.  The flu season was much longer than usual and my husband, my photographer, came down with a whopper of a cold this week.
     I really am a coat gal.  Maybe it's because I wear them most of the year except during the summer months.  This sixties inspired baroque patterned coat truly is my style.  As much as I adore solid colors, the artist in me is in love with playful patterns.

coat--nanette lepore
blouse--isaac mizrahi
pants--new york and company
shoes--via spiga 

links
peacoats and plaid 
the mrs. and the moma 
coffee beans and bobby pins
not dead yet style
still being molly
the sapphire bee
the pleated poppy
my thrifty chic

The talented artist Anne at Spy Girl created an wonderful fashion painting of this outfit.  I'm honored she did this so take a look at her creation!

Transition to Spring with Animal Print 

      It's the time of transition to spring in the Upper Midwest.  Some days are cold and others are quite nice.  This crisp Ralph Lauren coat and mid length boot help switch it up from the usual jacket and pants.  

coat--ralph lauren petite  
blouse--DKNY
purse--michael kors
skirt--nannette lapore
necklace--vera wang
boots--nine west (thrifted)

links
penniless socialite
peacoats and plaid
not dead yet style
plane pretty
mingle monday
my thrifty chic
creative mondays
style elixir
the pleated poppy
transatlantic blonde

Pastel Light in Minneapolis

     It's unusual for me to wear all light colors.  So as spring slowly approaches at glacial speed, I thought I'd give it a try.  I've been collecting clothing for many years and I like a wide variety of styles.   I love personal styling, but I think I'm also making photos with a sense of place.  I adore the city where I live--Minneapolis, Minnesota.  I'm excited to show you wide pastoral landscapes, sentimental spring gardens and crackly paint in hidden corners of this part of the world.

coat--elie tahari
blouse--jones new york
tights--merona
shoes--bis charles jordan
purse--catz madris
skirt--charter club 

links
not dead yet style
dc in style
plane pretty
bonbon rose girls
my thrifty chic
transatlantic blonde
style elixir
the pleated poppy

Charcoal Silk

     This BCBG silk coat needed a dramatic background.  The coat reminds me of a delicate charcoal drawing even though it looks "steely" in these photos.  My husband gave this Ralph Lauren belt to me for Christmas a couple of years ago, so with my trusty thrifted boots the look is complete.

coat--BCBG
belt--ralph lauren
blouse--ellen tracy
skirt--BCBG
boots--folage (thrifted)
tights--hue


links
visible monday
monday bloom
watch out for the woestmans
plane pretty
mingle monday
my thrifty chic
peacoats and plaid
the mrs. and the momma