Life lately, according to my iPhone

Finally coming down from the whirlwind of activity that has soaked up my life these last two weeks. Does it ever happen that when you're so busy for a period of time and then all the sudden everything stops you can't stop feeling like you have a million things to do (but you really don't?) Ugh, it's the worst. 

So yes, life has been hectic these last few weeks, but here were some fun moments along the way: 

1. How dare I even announce this on a blog that is title-dedicated to my love for cupcakes, but, French macarons have taken over as my favorite dessert. The best ones in the cities are at Sweets Bakeshop and Patisserie 46.

2. This is Sadie. I swear to God, once you own a bulldog, no other pup can capture your heart quite like they can. I will not be argued on this. 

3. Drinking an Egg Cream on a sunny Friday afternoon at the most adorable new soda fountain candy shop in St. Paul.

4. Yelp! hosted a Kentucky Derby-esque rendezvous at the swank WXYZ bar in downtown Minneapolis. It was awesome. You can see more pictures here. 

5. My new favorite color combo: mint green and bright purple.

6. Sometimes you don't really need that dress, but it's just so summery and perfect you'd be an idiot to pass it up.

7. Was lucky enough to tag along to the opening of the Jonathan Adler store in Uptown (and YES I got to meet him, thanks Lauren!) If you're unfamiliar with Jonathan Adler....educate yo'self.

8. Pretty much the best drink ever at Bradstreet Crafthouse; the La Paloma. 

9. Molly brought me to a little gem of a boutique called Mara Mi in Stillwater. This place straight up took my breath away it was that much girly goodness. Obviously I've never said no to a coconut cupcake in my life so, that happened.

Wine not?

I present to you: STACKED; a bottle of wine that splits into four stemless wine glasses. Running for $15 a bottle (not bad at ALL!), the wine company was founded by three friends who attended business school at UC Irvine and are now headquartered in Newport Beach. Talk about a dream job, huh? 

Back to the geniusness. My guess is we're totally going to see more of these popping up all over the place. The convenience for picnics, tailgates, mini hiking trips....just endless. Unfortunately they're only sold in California liquor stores but you can buy it online here. 

Dropping a note

Hello! Apologies for my lack of presence around the blog these last few days. I needed to take a few days off after a crazy end to the semester. It's also important to me that every once in awhile I unplug from everything and enjoy the little things. Back to regular programming tomorrow! 

The perfect Cinco de Mayo accessory

Delicate skulls are chic, not aggressive. Bracelet by of a KIND. 

"Glamour is..."

"Glamour is what makes a man ask for your telephone number. But it also is what makes a woman ask for the name of your dressmaker." — Jeanette Winterson

Zara Spring/Summer 2012

You guys.

THESE NEED TO BE UN-"SOLD OUT" RIGHT NOW

I'm a tish obsessed with anything Astrology; probably because (for the most part) I'm a total to-the-T Cancer. I love collecting out-of-the-ordinary Astrology knick-knacks. Which is WHY I'm so upset these Wildfox Tees are out of stock! Each sign's shirt has a little tongue-in-cheek insight to one of the sign's main traits. Hello, Wildfox, if you're out there, please re-stock these.