Style File Friday: Earth Day Happenings

This is always a day that I think about all the things I could be doing to save the earth, make my community better, and be more involved.  It really is quite the list.  I usually end up feeling overwhelmed and downtrodden by it.  So today I am thinking about all the things I have done and continue to do to make this a better place than I found it.
-Last week I planted our 10 arbor day trees.  It's turning into a yearly thing. (psst... Arbor Day is next Friday)
-I've started recycling all of the shops plastic bags.  Every shirt, pant, accessory comes in plastic= lots o plastic.
-I'm consciously buying more locally made items (no plastic bags involved and lower carbon footprint).

What are some of the earth friendly habits, skills or projects that you've done?

Earth Day/Weekend events happening around town:
-Habitat Restore Celebrates: Habitat Restore: Saturday 12-4pm
-Green Fire: Aldo Leopold & a Land Ethic for Our Time: Arboretum: Saturday 1:30-2:30pm
 -Earth Day Clean Up: Warner Park: Saturday 10:30-12:30pm
-Mad City Chicken's: Pinney Branch Library (Cottage Grove Road): Saturday 2:00-4:00

The Earth Day Outfit:

Open Cardigan: 100% Cotton: $36
Skunk Funk Tropical Tan: 100% Cotton: $65
Denim: Cotton Blend: $86
BKW Crystal Necklace: Locally Made: $35

Peace.

~Lauren

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Style File Friday: Dane County Farmer's Market

It's finally warming up.  How I love it when our part of earth swings towards the sun.  As a result of this warm weather everyone is getting out of the house and I have a greater range of events to choose from.  It's verging on the difficult side to choose this week.  Dane County Farmer's Market,  Midwest Horse Fair (a childhood obsession with the animal at times still prevails), Lit Fest, Family Farm Day at the Children's museum...oh Boy!  What will I pick to do?

 You already knew the Dane County Farmer's Market would win this one, hands down.  My family and I will be making the loop.  A bottle of honey, a perennial plant or two and perhaps some asparagus are on my list.

Long Terry Sweatshirt Jacket: $92

I (Heart) Veggies Tee: $32

Denim: $86

Picnic Plaid Scarf: $19

Recycled Plastic Market Tote: $30

 Enjoy the fresh veg!

~Lauren

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Style File Friday: Wisconsin Film Festival

I'll just put it out there... I thought it was spring.  I'm supremely disappointed with the latest snowfall (although it was beautiful wasn't it?).  I want to crawl back into bed and pull the sheets over my head until all this melts and the greener grass returns.  Or I guess I could go hide away in a movie theater all weekend long.  Now that I think about it what a perfect weekend for viewing numerous films.  Thank you crappy weather.  There will be no urges to get my fanny outside, none what so ever.  Find a few films you think you'll enjoy and attend guilt free.  This is not the weekend to get yard work done.

What: Wisconsin Film Festival
When: March 30th-April 3rd
Where: All over town.
Find out more on their website.

Wisconsin Film Festival Outfit:

Yes, you can wear one of the many (tons!) of bright spring dresses in this weather.  Just add a pair of warm leggings, your winter boots (seriously, I have to get mine out, again) and a cardigan because you just never know how warm/cold the theater will be.

Urtsula Dress by Skunk Funk: $89

Skunk Funk Geo Scarf: $26

Looking for spring under the sheets.  I'll let you know if I find it.

~Lauren

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Style File Friday: Monroe Street Chocolate Walk

I'll take three, thank you.  Chocolates that is.  I have a major sweet tooth.  And when it comes to good chocolates I'm defenseless.  I LOVE.  Love. Love 'em.  The idea of eating sweets and walking is the perfect match.  Eat = put on the pounds.  Walk = take off the pounds.  What a perfect match.  This should be a lot of fun.  Oh, and did I mention there are a lot of local businesses involved?  Perfect.

What: Sweet treats and local shops benefiting the Vilas Zoo

When: Saturday, March 26.  12-4pm

Where: 1700 to 3500 blocks of Monroe Street

More info: See the Isthmus Daily page

Monroe Street Chocolate Walk

Orange Dog Tee by Skunk Funk: $38
Worn-in Denim: $88
J Jive Necklace: $32
Summer Purse: $60
Scarf: $26

Have fun walking (off the chocolates)!

~Lauren

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Style File Friday: Mad Rollin' Dolls

Oh derby girls.  How I admire thee.  Of course this is coming from a tennis-playing-contact-avoiding-fragile-girl. Yes, fragile.  I'll try not to be too star struck while writing this week's Style File Friday.  You're welcome.

Haven't been to a roller derby bout before?  Well.  Well.  Well.  You certainly should attend at least one in your life time.  Where else can you see dressed up chicas of all shapes and sizes skating their hearts out in the name of team spirit?  Eh, and sometimes revenge.  If nothing else it will bring out the childhood urges in you to put on your skates (yes, you may need to buy a pair) and skate your heart out.  Beware though the falls hurt a lot more now than they did then.

What: Bout #4 All Hail the Queens
When: Saturday at 6pm
Where: Dane County Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center
More info: Mad Rollin Dolls Website

Mad Rollin' Dolls Outfit:

Locavore Tee (made in Iowa): $24
Skunk Funk Purse: $60
Flap Pocket Denim: $88

Enjoy the (almost) Spring weekend!
~Lauren

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Style File Friday: Bike-O-Rama and Canoecopia

Bikes and Canoes!  Does it get any better than that?  Oh and it feels like spring outside!  Maybe I'll even get my fair weather biking habits started again this weekend.  Whoo! hoo!  Chilly spring air on the face and through my hair I can hardly wait.  What is Spring urging you to do?

Click here for Canoecopia information and here for Bike-O-rama details.  Then get yourself outside!

The Bike-O-Rama/ Canoecopia Outfit:

 Make Waves Poke-a-dot Tank: $38
Namaste Purple Tee: $28
Hemp Skirt: $48
Purple Flower: $15
JJive Necklace: $32

Here's to hoping you can get outside and play this weekend!

~Lauren

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Style File Friday: Madison Area Builders Home Product Show

It never hurts to be informed. Which is why even if you are only thinking about some home projects for this year you should stop by the FREE Home Products Show. It's this weekend only. Every year there are at least a few new vendors that catch my eye. Our house, as with any older home, has a few issues. I love seeing how others solve similar house problems.  Follow the link for more information.

The Home Product Show Outfit:

Relax'n Wrap Sweater: $58
Level 99 wide leg: $86
Basic White Tee: $28
Circle and Stone Necklace and Earring set: $26

Merry weekend!

~Lauren

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