Life is short, which is why I think Playing Hooky was invented. For all of us individuals who are all work and no play, this skipping-work-occasionally-snack is necessary for survival!
Working in retail is a seven-days-a-week job, (and I am sure there are others besides retail), so when others have their Saturdays and Sundays to sleep in, run errands, do laundry and have some fun, we are open and working, therefore Hooky Mondays have recently been incorporated into my life. Unfortunately, as the boss of the business, I can’t just call in “sick” so I want to thank Mollie for being the fabulous employee she is and covering the store.
So after a slight sleep in Monday morning, I pulled on my Fidelity Jeans, Textile Junkie Tee and House of Harlow Jewelry (just cause you are playing hooky doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care how you look!) and headed out to the Wicked Hop to meet some of my favorites for some of our favorite snacks – and of course I am talking about their bloody marys! Much to our pleasant surprise during snack time we were more than entertained by the eye candy in the Spain vs. Honduras World Cup Game. So entertained we almost missed our brewery tour at Lakefront! Always the entertaining experience, Lakefront was surprisingly busy and as we enjoyed our Wheat Monkey we followed around our hilarious tour guide, Curtsy. Best tour I have ever been on at Lakefront! I suggest you check it out. So after, we headed over to the Nomad to cash in our free Lakefront beer coupons and hopefully see some World Cup highlights – because after that Spain game we were hooked!
It was a fun filled day, that is for sure. We all need to take a little time to enjoy life. Hope you do the same in yours.
Up next for Hooky Monday – The Pedal Tavern!
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What the Boss doesn’t know….
Friday, June 25th, 2010Tags: Fidelity Denim, Hooky, House of Harlow, Lakefront Brewery, milwaukee, Playing Hooky, Textile Junkie, The Nomad, The Wicked Hop
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Feeling the Breeze.
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Today is perfect. 80 degrees and sunny with the perfect breeze.
Tomorrow – Not looking so perfect.
As I previously mentioned I do not do well with in between weather. Since we live in Wisconsin I know I should be used to the yo-yo that is our climate, but it’s the in between that always gets me. Today I am doing great in my BB Dakota Feathered Tank, BB Dakota Mini and Pour la Victoire Wedges. My ABS denim jacket – for when the breeze picks up – but tomorrow is the question. When the weather turns south again, I am going to need something a little warmer than today’s ensemble.
Maybe it’s my constant frustration with this aspect, but as I looked around the store today I realized we have plenty of options to assist through this transition into summer. I am loving the new LINE cardigans we just got in. They are the perfect weight to make sure you aren’t to hot or too cold! The Brooklyn Infinity Knit (on the left) is amazing. The cross front section is one big loop that you can wear any way you want. It’s such a unique piece - definitely worth it! Another option is the gorgeous Madison Cardigan. Featuring the most beautiful shoulder cutouts, it’s definitely a great piece over a floral dress, or back to your basic jeans.

Just in is the rest of Nicole Richie’s Winter Kate pieces for Spring. The Eden Jacket is perfect for making a Spring Statement. I am actually thinking of pairing it over my dress for a friend’s wedding I am attending this weekend. The Ginger Cardigan may be completely sheer, but it still adds a punch of color to any outfit and can keep those shoulders covered when it’s windy.


If you need a little more warmth, check out Left on Houston. Known for their great knits, this line is perfect for all of us that love comfort. I live in everything I own from Left on Houston. Their Spring Raven Cardigan ( on left) is so cozy, but one of my personal favorites is the Misfit top. The peekaboo details are super sexy and yet your are wearing a sweater so you a super comfortable at the same time.

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So in an effort to keep your stylish in this unpredictable place, all of our third layer pieces are on special through the Saturday! Save on knits from LINE, Left on Houston, Central Park West, Dex and Textile Junkie as well as jackets from Katherine Barclay and Winter Kate.
Don’t get caught in the cold – this offer is only good through Saturday! Stop in or use the code SMBRZE10.
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