This past Saturday (the 28th), I participated in the Little Red Dress Event to benefit the American Heart Association. It was a great experience and I can’t wait for the Katwalk in May!

With the ever so stylish Pachia! You can check out her fashion blog here

Alisha, the designer and creator of this beautiful dress

Adrianah (middle) with her dress (as seen on her model Stephanie)

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The Katwalk is an annual fashion show created by St. Catherine University students and features the works and fashion lines of Apparel Design and Fashion Merchandising students.

This years catchword is NOIR, meaning…

Hello Lovebugs!

I’m sorry it has been so long since I have posted, but I have a feeling that will not be the case anymore. If anything, you’ll be sick of me!

This outfit and group of pictures are from last week’s adventure to the Foshay Tower in Minneapolis. The Foshay Tower (named after Wilbur Foshay) was the tallest skyscraper in Minneapolis from it’s completion on November 2nd, 1929 until 1972. Wilbur Foshay, an entrepreneur, hosted a celebration when it opened. Roughly 25,000 people were invited, all guest were given real gold pocket watches and there was a 19 gun salute. There was even a song made specifically for the celebration, needless to say it was a big deal. Six weeks after the celebration, the Great Depression hit. Foshay went bankrupt, which meant that he was in debt to not only Minneapolis, but to the conductor of the celebration song. The song wasn’t played again until 1988.

Today, the tower is a renovated, completely gorgeous (aesthetically pleasing ;)) hotel, except for the top floor. On the 30th floor, there is a Foshay Observation Deck, which to my surprise, is outside. Now, usually this would be fine, except Minneapolis was in the middle of a snowstorm. But, as you know, nothing stops me and Angi. We stayed up there for 45 minutes grasping our coffee and kickin it by the heaters. 

We did take pictures at other places, but I thought Foshay was the most interesting of them all. 

Outside on a random bridge in Minneapolis

Inside of the hotel/tower

 Going up in the elevator. This thing is crazy! When we ascended, my ears were poppin and when we descended the beat was droppin

 Out on the Foshay Observation Deck

Details for outfits are below:

- My Outfit Details:

Beanie - Charlotte Russe

Shirt - Maurices

Boots - Kohl’s

Rings - Forever 21

Bracelet - Adrienne Vittadini

Purse - The Perfect Bag Company

- Angi’s Outfit Details:

Beanie - Charlotte Russe

Sweater - Target

Boots - Steve Madden

We started at Minnehaha Falls

And the beautiful Autumn

Even the fam joined in the fun

Then we went back to Aurora’s house and did an indoor Christmas themed shoot with her puppy, Kajse!

She wasn’t very happy about the headpieces 

Bou is bae, amirite?!?

And to finish, we played around with lights

As usual, I had a wonderful time with Aurora and if you want family/senior/professional photos done, you can check out her Aurora Grace Photography page here

Recently, Angi and I have been discussing some future goals for this blog. This includes what type of shoots we hope to do in the future and what direction we intend to take ‘The Sweltering Sweater’. Although we love sharing our looks, we know that there are a multiple styles we have not even looked at, captured or shared. A goal we hope to accomplish through this blog is to portray the beauty of individualistic styles. Nikki is the progressive start of reaching that goal. 

We began our evening at the Guthrie.

 Nikki’s first outfit is a winter sweater from Kohl’s, black leggings, a “pick Jesus” necklace and converse footwear.

 The next outfit she changed into was a graphic bro tank, a draped cardigan, aztec-like leggings and combat boots.

Yes, her top does say “I flew here on my unicorn.”

Next we ventured to my new favorite coffee shop, Espresso Royale.

 Nikki wore a Pink Floyd top, galactic leggings and stuck with her combat boots.

If you wish to learn more about the Guthrie or Espresso Royale or see more looks from past Sweltering Sweater shoots, check out the links below. 

Guthrie: http://www.guthrietheater.org

Espresso Royale: http://www.espressoroyale.com

Sweltering Sweater: www.pinterest.com/the-sweltering-sweater