STYLEDLIFE Throws Party That's Well...Stylish

Tonight I was lucky enough to be invited to STYLEDLIFE's Vintage Glam Private Sale. Although I am on shopping hiatus after my Cliche spree this weekend, I stopped by to say hello to the fabulous owner/founder Kevin (who was rocking an awesome pair of 1970's (my guess) shoes!), sip on champagne, and eat. What can I say, free cheese and crackers, I'm there.

Not to mention the LOADS of fabulous vintage accessories. Kevin and his team scour the nation all year long for the pieces, so you know it's got to be good. I loved a blue and red scarf, made in Paris, but my still-pained check card just wouldn't let me swipe it. Oh well.

The sale continues through the end of July, so stop in if you weren't able to score an invite. I might have to make another trip, when my wallet has been replenished. :)

A Socialite's Weekend...Or Not

This weekend looked good for stepping out in the social-lite, but the best laid plans...

Thursday had me hopeful after the Vita.MN poolside show. My fashion-show buddy and I were a bit shocked at the sheer number of people (we expected a more intimate setting) but we took our row two seats at the end of the runway and tried to stay away from the masses, and the girl who backstabbed me in college standing (yes, HA!, standing) less than five feet away the whole show (except for when she and her friend tried to take two front row seats that were quickly claimed by people who actually paid for them.)

I adored so many of the looks they showed, it is going to be hard to narrow it down to just a few, but here are my favorites (all pictures taken by Alex Uncapher and provided by Vita.MN):

See what I mean? Masses of people.

The cover look. Love the pink top.

Absolutely Audrey.

So socialite.

Emily Weich design. I'm heading to Cliche this week to pick it up!

Perfect summer work attire.

Loving this Max Lorbach.

The teal and navy color combination was my favorite of the night!

(Pictures by Alex Uncapher and provided by Vita.MN)

I would have loved to stay for the after-party, but with a dermatologist appointment at 8 a.m., I wanted to keep my skin as fresh and non-boozy as possible.

Friday I had planned to spend the day with my mom, but some current family drama changed my plans, and so the BF and I spent the evening shopping for Father’s Day presents and dining with friends. Another early night for an early morning of…

Car shopping. Yes, that’s right. I spent my Saturday dealing with skeezy car salesman for my BF. Another greatest girlfriend ever award goes to Minneapolite. We test drove six cars at four different dealerships, and found a few that we liked. My favorite was the Acura TL, but BF didn’t see the point of spending extra money for useless toys (see how much I have to teach him?). He didn’t buy anything, so this week I am searching online for a TL with a few less bells and whistles and a better price.

Saturday night I was hoping to convince BF the Symphony Ball was the way to go, but nu uh, we were headed to the Hennepin County Fair and the demolition derby. Socialite ranking just plummeted. Although I spent most of the evening trying to cover my face (both from being seen and the mud flying everywhere), I did enjoy the crunching sounds of cars crashing just a bit. But not much. We also had a classic romantic moment when we took our post-derby Ferris Wheel ride and the fireworks started just as we reached the top. Cue the “ahhh”s and the sappy music.

Sunday was Father’s Day, and I spent the day with BF’s family watching the Open and eating hamburgers.

So the socialite ranking this weekend was low…but I still had (some) fun. There is always next weekend.

Birthday Weekend Re-Cap

This weekend, specifially May 15, was my birthday! And don't even think about asking how old I am.

I always enjoy when my special day can fall on a weekend. While I always have a "birthday weekend" for celebrating, it makes it much more fun when part of that weekend is your actual birthday.

Friday night my family took me out for dinner, followed immediately by a long night out with BF and friends drinking and dancing. Drinks were paid for (not by me, of course), shots were taken, and hilarity insued for most of the evening until BF and I collapsed into our favorite cabbie's car and I proceded to tell him my drunken life story on the $10 ride home.

Saturday normally would have been a day to recover, but because it was my birthday weekend I instead spent the day with my parents and BF trying out my birthday present: golf clubs. Nine holes proved that new clubs don't make you Tiger Woods, but they do help a little. Even still, by the 7th green I was feeling lack of sleep, and after quadruple-bogieing the ninth, BF and I headed home and crashed. Note to self: If you want to go out two nights in a row, don't go golfing in between.

Today is going to be the relaxing day I missed yesterday. Plans are watching TV and movies and vegging out on greazy foods. Maybe when the BF gets back from golfing (his goal is 30 rounds this summer) I will drag myself to Art-A-Whirl which unfortunately had to take a backseat to the festivities.

Birthdays are my favorite parts of the year. I feel like birthday excitement fits on sort of a bell-curve. As a child, you are excited about your birthday, but because the attention is on you the majority of the year, birthday's are just the day you get to eat cake. However, as I get older and realize the world is less and less about me (tragic, really), birthdays are the day that I finally get the attention and recognition I crave. I know someday I will dread the passing of one more year, but for now, I'm enjoying the high.