A reader recently requested a post on everyday totes at various price points. I love this idea because a great tote is a wardrobe staple. My totes go with me to work (with my laptop) and then to errands, dinner, you name it. I love to have all of my stuff on me at all times. I usually carry a planner, book, snacks, makeup, and sometimes even a change of clothes. This tote that I am carrying right now is definitely a splurge, but a great tote doesn't have to break the bank. I searched all over ... View the Post

That's a wrap on Fashion Week! I got to partner with both Slate Collective and Studio Progressive on their events and I had a fabulous time. I went to the Slate Collective show early in the week (see recap here!) Then on Thursday night, got to experience Studio Progressive. Studio Progressive showcased six local makers (all women!) and was a "behind the curtain" look at their collections. We got to see live demonstrations, touch the raw materials, and connect with fashion like never before. ... View the Post

Slate Collective: Session 1 was the debut collection from local Minneapolis designer Allison Quinnell. Slate Collective is the perfect marriage of both Allison’s passions, fashion and art. Session 1 features artist Kim Kei, whose art Allison first saw (and fell in love with) in San Francisco. Each session, Allison will partner with an up-and-coming female artist for a limited-edition collaboration. These “artist sessions” are what make the Slate Collective so unique.  The show was held ... View the Post

A few weeks ago I did a post on how to save money while traveling, and it was so well received that I want to introduce money saving tips more often! These are my favorite tips for saving money on clothing. Some may surprise you I think! Add to your cart and wait If you’re anything like me, you’ve got dozens of items just sitting in shopping carts all over the internet. Sometimes it’s because I can’t decide if I like something (or want it) but mostly it’s because I really do want it and I ... View the Post

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Tony and I purged our closets for the Collective Market sale this weekend. We ended up selling 132 items in the sale! I think we had more items than any other seller! We are pretty good at donating and selling items on a regular basis. When either one of us buys something new, we try to find something to get rid of at the same time. We live in a condo (with limited storage) so we have a one-in and one-out type policy. But for this sale, we really went all out. As I cleaned out my closet, there ... View the Post