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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Style File Friday: Mallard's Ground Breaking

It may seem like it's too early to be thinking about baseball but Spring really is around the corner (at least that is what I keep telling myself).  I couldn't be more excited about the Mallards new stadium!  I can't wait to watch a few of their games this summer.  After all they are practically in my backyard.  Oh the summer heat.  Won't it be lovely?  But for now get your baseball fix with the Mallards groundbreaking.

For more information visit the Mallards website.

 Mallard's Ground Breaking Outfit:

So Soft Wool Blend Sweater: $48

Hemp and Organic Cotton Skirt: $48

 Stretch Belt: $22

Clay Bead Necklace/Earring Set: $22

Happy TGIF!

~Lauren

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Style File Friday: Garden Expo

Every year around this time, the complete dead of Feb, I look for any sign of spring. For the past few years the Garden Expo has been one of those big signs. I wander through the vendors surrounded by others looking for spring dreaming about the coming warmer weather. I simply can't wait to plant the seeds for this years veg garden and to start outdoor projects. Get some ideas here.  What are your spring/summer projects for this year?

The Garden Expo Outfit

Spring Green Cardigan: $52
Hemp/Organic Cotton Skirt: $40
Layering Tee: $28
Gem Necklace (made here!): $26
Findings Necklace by JJive: $32

 Enjoy your Weekend!

~Lauren

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What I Wear Wednesdays

We are so excited to introduce another weekly special blog post, What I Wear Wednesdays!  It's not that we feel our outfits are super extraordinary or that you should be enraptured by them but its the process, the troubleshooting, the life behind an outfit that can spawn more creative ways of looking at our closets.  So it is our hope that What I Wear Wednesdays will become a source for those moments (AH! what am I going to wear today?!?), get your creative juices going, and get you out the door looking and feeling goosalicious!

 Um...what to wear what to wear?....  In advance to my trip to CA and Vegas this weekend this dress was screaming my name.  "HALLEY! There is nothing like a sunburst to make you feel like spring is just around the corner."  So by adding a scarf and cardi to this short sleeve dress it's not only oh-so-fashionable but also oh-so-I'm-not-freezing-my-ass-off anymore.  (I can say that right?  It's PG-13.)  Off to get organized for my buying trip.  Anything on your wish list for Spring/Summer?

Sunburst Dress: Synergy Organics- The Purple Goose $45

Cardigan: Tulle- The Purple Goose $38

Scarf: The Purple Goose $19

Boots: Can't remember where I got these Steve Madden boots 6+ years ago.  Love 'em.