Minneapolis is currently a sauna, but I'm ready for boots, dammit! I can't even talk to you East Coast people right now, with your 60 degree mornings. I donned my favorite jeans the other day, but paired it with a tank top and bright accessories, since it's still summer for another month. I get it. That's fine. 

This necklace is my favorite, and the bag is so old I had almost forgotten about it. But come on--pink studs and a sequined kiss! I may be counting down the days until fall, but I guess summer's not so bad.

  

Top (on sale right now!): Express 

Jeans: Levi's | Shoes (similar): J.Crew

Watch: Fossil | Bracelet: Express

"Call Me" Bag: Betseyville by Betsy Johnson

At the suggestion of Diana, Rob and I headed to Lake Harriet the other evening to walk around and listen to some music. It was our first real encounter with any Minnesota lakes, and we were kind of blown away by how beautiful it was. Coming from Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, I'm obviously used to being on the water, but sailboats are just something else entirely.

Rob got me this sweet little dress for my birthday two years ago (what?) and I love it so much. I don't wear enough patterned things. It's really twirly, which is great, until the wind picks up a bit and I almost flash everyone around me. It's fine.

Dress: Modcloth

(Similar ones here and here.)

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Watch: Fossil

It's hard to believe that less than two weeks have passed since I moved in. 

Getting out and exploring the Twin Cities and some surrounding areas has been a pleasure.

There's so much to do, see, listen to, and eat!