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Shake. Stir. Seduce. The Mad Men Collection for Estée Lauder. YES, PLEASE. I was a little disappointed when the Mad Men for Banana Republic collection came out last year- it just wasn't the retro glory I was hoping for, but my hope is again restored with this new Mad Men collab. The only have two offerings, but they are pretty exciting ones! One Lipstick ($25) in Cherry and a Creme Rouge ($40-that's blush, ya'll) in Evening Rose. I might have to buy them both for their pretty packaging alone! Get yours in time for the Mad Men season premiere this Sunday 9/8c on AMC. (BTW- if you have cable, and want to have me over to watch it I would gladly accept the invite).

Happy as a bird with a french fry....or happy as an Angie with a french fry. Either way- pretty dang happy.  This is too cute.

By HeavenstoBessie // $65

My good friend Meghan invited me over for some {incredibly delish} orange tempeh and a little craft time-something we always have fun doing together. We took a crack at the Honestly...WTF DIY Braided Bead Bracelets and I have to say I am pretty pleased with the way it turned out! It was tricky to keep the braids as tight as they are in the tutorial but I actually don't mind the looser look. I am thinking of using thicker string and brighter beads in round two for a bolder statement. Have you attempted any fun DIYs lately?

1. Minneapolis when it's warm is the greatest place on the planet
2. Minneapolis musicians are ridiculously talented.
3. Have I mentioned how warm it's been?

quiet // Rogue Valley (Chris Koza) - The Occidental Hotel
An older one, but a great one, especially when you have California on the brain.



LOUD // Howler - Back of Your Neck
* Talented dudes / too bad that they don't respect their killer hometown and the great musicians that come from it.