This could be the perfect fall bag

I'm on a quest for a stylish and functional bag for fall that meets three core criteria: 1. Matches (most of) my casual outfits,  2. Holds a lot of stuff while still looking sleek, and 3. Offers multiple carrying options (shoulder, elbow nook, maybe even cross-body).  This beautiful Loeffler Randall hobo shoulder bag appears to fit the bill.  (It comes in black and dark grey, too, by the way.)

A few other style bits to check out:

New line of women's clothing and accessories from the Swedish kids line, Hanna Andersson.

How to accessorize like a Parisian.

Two-sided earrings.  And another major fall earring trend (that is waaaay more Parisian than Twin Citian.)

Fashion buzzword to know (or not): "normcore."  And more normcore. 

The best eyebrows of all time.

And this random bit: an all-chocolate bathroom.

Hepburn photo: Dennis Stock/Magnum Photos/Trunk Archive

Tee-hee-hee

And in today's fashion news...   Haha, these just made me laugh.

Hot town, summer in the city

I know the soaring temps and humidity this week can be tough for some to handle.  But really, THIS is what I've been waiting for.  Be careful, especially with the heat-vulnerable ones in our lives, but do try to embrace the thick hot sticky air -- and remember how we'll be longing for this weather in just a few short months.

Tricks for styling hair in the heat, without heat.

The BEST ponytails of all time.

What vacation looks like before and after kids.

First listen: Jenny Lewis' new album, 'Voyager.'  I DIG it.  (Fact: my daughter Riloh is named after Jenny Lewis' former band, Rilo Kiley, which was the first band my husband and I saw together when we started dating.)

This bench is beautiful.  And, hmm, maybe this for the back patio?

Popsicle recipes (and a few with alcohol).

Check out Minneapolis-based Coolibar, stylish sun protective clothing for adults and kiddos.

Waaaaay too awesome not to share.  Cool cat looking for a kitty, Gonna look in every corner of the city...

Infinite seashell wall sculpture

Cucumber Honeydew Margarita Popsicles

Have a wonderful holiday weekend

I am very proud that my grandfathers, my father, several of my uncles, and now my cousin have all served in our nation's military.  On this Memorial Day weekend, please remember to keep the families who have lost loved ones while serving our country in your thoughts.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Patio season in Minnesota!  Here's where you can find a table.

A lovely read about springtime in Paris, ahhhhhh.

20 pairs of seriously wearable summer sunglasses.

Coming in September: Target's latest designer collaborator is Joseph Altuzarra.

Well, I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder with this one.

This week's top 10 Minnesota music videos.

Five iconic toys born in Minnesota.

Lip Service

One of my favorite springtime rituals is to freshen up my makeup bag.  There's something about a great new lipstick that just pulls a whole look together.  Check out the 50 Best Cult and Classic Lip Shades of All Time for some ideas.  And in case you were wondering, We Still Hate Lip Gloss.

P.S.  The best of the best at the party for the best and another Beatles domination anniversary.