{ Denver Art Museum }

{SS} here!

I'm off to my first graduate course in a bit here... but wanted to show you some pictures of my fabulous trip to Denver last weekend... 

{ On our way to the Denver Art Museum... elevator shot! }

While in Denver, the bf and I headed to the renowned Denver Art Museum (where it happened to be the free first Saturday of the month- score!). There just so happened to be an awesome interactive Fashion exhibition that we enjoyed spending time in.

Before heading inside... we were blown away by the outdoor art, including this awesome broom and dust pan.

{ I loved this sign! }

The Fashion Studio was totally awesome!

I loved being able to draw some clothing designs...  the bf made a great looking men's suit and I chose to draw a formal women's gown.














I'm sad we didn't have a chance to construct our pieces because it was so busy, but it was cool to see other peoples!

The runway...

{ A Master }

I have a few more photos I want to show you from our trip... so stay tuned for those in the next few days!

xo, SS

Denver {SNEAK} Peak

Happy Labor Day... I guess this means I {SS} have to put my white jeans away :( I actually brought them on my trip and started wearing them one day but had to go back to the hotel to put on shorts because it was just too hot!!

Anyways, 

I'm home and I honestly could not have had a more perfect time in {DENVER}. What a great city! I could totally see myself living there... somewhere down the line...

Though the bf and I were only there from Friday morning to this morning, we packed so much in... baseball game, some great walks, "Taste of Colorado", Museums,  good food, a GORGEOUS wedding, a dip in the hotel pool and even some good 'ol relaxin (I finished a really great book!)...

I have some super {stylish} photos and stories to share with you in the next few days...

Here's a sneak peak: 

View from our Hotel in Downtown Denver

Had to go sit in the Mile High seats at the Mile High stadium prior to the Rockies game!

{wearing: Ann Taylor shorts // J. Crew Top // Fossil watch // Keen shoes }

Lots of People at "A Taste of Colorado" 

Stay tuned for more tomorrow... getting swept away, CO style, Van-Slyke/Wright wedding, Fashion exhibit & Native American exhibit. 

And also coming this week... Back to School Style :) 

Plus, we're still looking for guest bloggers!

xo, SS

{ Denver }

{SS} here!

This week has been crazy busy, but I'm heading to Denver tomorrow with the bf for a good friends Wedding, and will surely have some great photos and blog posts to share with you from the Rockies!!

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xo, SS

State Fair {Style}?

{SS} here!

Yesterday, the bf and I decided to take a trip to the Minnesota State Fair... it was hot, it was crowded, it was crazy, but in true fair fashion, it was a blast!

We had some good eats, saw some loud and smelly animals and even got to meet some pretty amazing people! 

Also, let me just tell you... the styles at the fair are NUTS. I'm talking: fanny packs galore, cut-off tanks on men, filthy-feet filled flip-flops, lots of hair scrunchies, odd hats, crude t-shirts, short shorts and every other crazy style you could imagine. Whewwwww! 

I was hot in my black t-shirt and jeans, but at least I was dressed pretty darn "normal". 

Here are some photos of the day's adventures:

First, we headed to the KFAN radio station booth where the bf was thrilled to get autographs from his favorite radio personalities, The Common Man and Dan Barreiro.

Next it was time for me to get a photo with some actual athletes... not just guys who talk about them on the radio... and look who we just happened to run into! None other than Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, and they actually asked me to pose for a photograph with them (something about a calendar with beautiful women or something...) ! They were thrilled that I finally agreed!

As if that photo wasn't cool enough, I next ran into...

THE PRESIDENT of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

who kindly agreed to pose for a photo with me (I only wish he would have uncrossed his arms)...

After our impressive photo ops it was time to EAT. On our way to find corn dogs (a fair STAPLE for me... this year we tried --and liked-- wild rice corndogs) we stopped for a quick photo in the SPAM store, where I got to sit in the Spam Throne, as Queen of the Spam!

 Because I chickened out and never actually dyed my hair blonde like I had planned (I'm kidding), I was pleased to find this Viking's helmet which allowed me to test out what I would look like as a Blonde... needless to say, I think I'll stick to red...

And last but certainly not least, I was thrilled to find this Hyena at the fair who graciously stayed still (and didn't eat or even paw at me) for a photograph with me so that I could prove to my 8th grade science teacher (who will most likely never see this blog...) that my mom was right when she told me that there are hyena's in the United States. Despite believing my science teacher when he told me that hyena's don'tt exist in the US and that my mom probably meant to say Coyote, I should have known... my mother is always right (well, I better not say always...). 

All in all I'd say it was a great day at the Fair!!

I can't wait to see what kind of adventures next year's fair will bring to us since the bf decided that next year we are going from 6a-12p... oh my...

xo, SS

{ wonderful weekend }

{SS} here!

I am loving this sunny and cool Sunday afternoon after a perfect weekend with friends :)

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Friday night the {BF} and I had a lovely dinner on the patio at W.A. Frost's in Saint Paul... the perfect summer date night spot. It was so nice to just sit and chat and relax while we enjoyed some fine Saint Paul people watching.







Saturday morning I went to a bridal shower for a good friend who is getting married in a few weeks in CO (I just bought my tickets, and I can't wait!!) which was fun!

And last night, on Stella's rooftop in Uptown I sat with the {BF} and four of our closest friends and enjoyed good conversations, good appetizers and some 

I am so lucky to have such wonderful and STYLISH friends :)

Being stylish starts within yourself, but I know that the love and support from my friends and family help keep my smile big and my style shining!

Hope everyone had a great weekend too!

xo, SS

Tomboy {first time using Polyvore}

Tomboy by klhuberty featuring zipper jeans

{KH here}

Sorry this post looks a little crazy. This is my first time using Polyvore and, I must admit, I am a bit confused.

Anyhow, I wanted to share about a current obsession of mine:

Gap Sexy Boyfriend Jeans

They are absolutely perfect. I once wore a pair of my {ex}-boyfriend's jeans and they were so comfortable. He had worn them in perfectly from raw denim and they had whiskering and holes in all of the right places. I wanted a pair of my own! I found a pair of raw denim at a thrift store and was excited to break them...until I realized how long it took {years...and wearing them in the tub and saltwater}. Patience is not my strong suit so I soon re-sold these jeans. Plus one calf was smaller than the other {or one of my calves is significantly bigger than the other?} and it drove me nuts. 

I was a little sad. How was I going to get those perfect, worn-in jeans I wanted?

{dramatic noise!}

Enter these jeans. They fit like a pair of your boyfriend's jeans but cut for a lady. They are the perfect amount of loose without looking like a pair of 1990s JNco jeans. They have a button fly but the rise is appropriate to a woman's body {yay! no saggy crotch!}. I can't rave enough about them.

You see, I am a bit of a tomboy at heart. Sure, I like getting dressed up but I am more likely to throw on a pair of jeans and a tank {not the one in the picture- it's only cotton for sakes!}, sandals, a top knot, and some laid back accessories. I like to be comfortable. Now don't get me wrong, my high-waisted skinny jeans are fabulous. I put them on when I am feeling sassy and like showing off my behind. But I don't feel that way everyday. So to have these jeans as my second go-tos is some higher power work.

If you haven't tried them yet, I {clearly} recommend them! And the price point is reasonable. I will be going back for more!

{and maybe I will find a sexy boyfriend of my own whose jeans I can throw on from time to time.. ;)}