Happy feet forever

Your uncomfortable feet problems are solved!

My little feet have been so comfortable for 5 days straight in this perfect fall shoe. The Nine West Lillian Chelsie Boot is amazing and goes with every item of clothing I own. The taupe color is divine and the simplicity of the design is what drew me to them right away. I don't like messing with buckles or zippers, and this bootie slides right on! I get a solid 15 hours out of them each day without any pain or irritations. You need these. Get them HERE.

Another way to help take care of your footsies is investing in some amazing insoles. These are the ones you've been looking for. It's not a sticky, foamy pad, or gel insert- but a solid microsuede covered, structured heel cup. The way they work: They redistribute your weight, and balance your foot inside the shoe, so you can avoid sore feet! These ones are specifically designed for a heel but I also have a pair for flats. The company also makes athletic insoles. Honestly, you need to check it out and buy every kind available.

Superfeet insoles have their own website HERE but are also sold at Nordstrom.

Literally, what is going on.

Dear World,

Honestly, I don't even know why I have this blog anymore. I'm not one to love sitting down on my laptop, writing away my feelings, or political issues. I post random crap once every 5 months and it really truly doesn't serve any purpose here on the interwebs.

UNTIL TODAY.

it hit me.

You know that one friend who just has the solution to everything in your life?

You need to print something in mass quantities on fancy paper, they know where you should print it. You need to order a customized rubber stamp, they immediately text you the web address to do so (rubberstamps.com). You need make-up advice because you never know how to put it on your face, no matter how many youtube tutorials you watch (shout out to MaddyMcQ), and they take you to Sephora and walk around with you and explain everything. Or those friends who just know cool things, like Coffee Subscriptions (who thinks of this).

I have that friend.

I have numerous friends like this.

And I believe I can be that friend for you.

Over the years, I have accumulated so much knowledge from all these smart people and from my own experiences, that I feel like I can help YOU.

I love clothes, really love clothes, but also makeup, daily little things that every girl needs to know, and whimsy-ing around Minnesota.

I really hope to inspire YOU with things that you've wanted to know, or were intrigued about. Every thing I write about- I can guarantee you I am 100%, full on, crazy passionate about it. So let's just have a dialogue on here and be friends. I'll share my secrets and you can tell everyone else about them.

Yay!

Madison Emily

PHOTO CREDS: MY GIRL MOMO

a captivating woman

There are friends who encourage the practicality in you and others who bring out the whimsy. I appreciate and love my OCD, organized, practical friends but there's nothing like an impractical, whimsical, crazy, free-spirited woman. 

We nap, read books, take rooftop photos with fresh peonies, and walk in beaming 100 degree weather to a farmers market, consuming doughnuts, coffee, pastries and all the salami samples one could dream of.

She is captivating. I love miss Lauren. 

Black Sun

Outfit for a sunny breezy Sunday, with the after church Raising Canes of course.

I've been trying to introduce a more feminine aspect to my wardrobe. After a year of punk and hippie vibes, pink hair, blue hair, and black hair, I have finally landed my style that reflects "Whimsy Madi" best. Of course it will probably be different again come next week- but this is what I'm loving right now.

These little Connies I found at a thrift for $7, along with the velvet maxi skirt for $4. God bless America for having thrift stores. Hat is from Urban on sale for $9.99. Locket I got from a garage sale for 20 cents a few years ago. It's now a dainty, girly staple in my wardrobe. And the T/cross necklace I bought for cheap from my roommate (aka, the NCU Clothing Market- an online fb group for all the ladies at my university to sell and buy their old clothes. It's amazing.)

You should check out my little instashop- @shop.madisonemily. I am continuously posting clothing items that I don't want, don't need, or don't wear anymore! 

Song of today- Black Sun by Death Cab

MAYBE

MPLS SPRING IN B&W

sweater- purchased from my roommate
denim dress- thrift
booties- thrift

go download MISCH's single, MAYBE on iTunes

and PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO HER KICKSTARTER!!

run away to a place that isn't far

@katylinbrink

An afternoon with KK.
+uptown Paper store, free Aveda samples, Urban Outfitters, Nike jog
+lunch in Seattle (aka Espresso Royale. Minneapolis)
+dreaming up life, creating, and singing Lenachka songs
+peaceful afternoon at the Brink home

*bliss and whimsy

High Society//Betty Who

that summer high

 @cilahall @abbbleigh
"it feels like summer today!"//first day of fall break and exploring Minneapolis
Classic (feat. Powers)//The Knocks

i am at home

Sweden, Seinfeld and nail polish//Resting place

Back Pocket//Alex Gibson

now i smile

@alannamichael @taysiane34 @kasiesiem
My new friends this semester; wandering has found us at Starbucks
A Place of My Own//John Mark Nelson

where the blue moon shines

OOTD SWEDEN EDITION

J U S T I N E

M O R G A N

K A R I N A

M A D I S O N

M I C H E L L E

S T E P H A N I E

H A N N A H

S E  Y O U N G

song: I Never Learn//Lykke Li

cause you light up the path

Today is my last day with pink hair…it's a sad feeling inside me letting this pink hair go, but I don't want it to overstay its welcome. 

I will miss you, pink hair.

song: Sky Full of Stars//Coldplay

visions come and go

Recent Threads//

outfit of the days, throughout the days.

also, listen to Ghost by Chelsea Lankes. UGH IT'S SO GOOD.

jacket//Puma (thrifted)

top//Heartbreaker

tank//Nordstrom BP

jeans//Rag and Bone

kicks//Circus by Sam Edelman

top//thrifted

pants//Trouv é track pant

shoed//Franco Sarto thrifted

necklace//garage sale locket

top//thrifted

overalls//garage sale

I am also wearing my mama's light pink high tops from 1980s

top//Splendid

pants//Cotton on

kicks//Circus by Sam Edelman

cardi//Cotton On

velvet dress//Consignment shop in CA

leggings//HUE- Nordstrom

kicks//Circus by Sam Edelman

necklaces//thrifted

top//thrifted

leather skirt//Nordstrom-Search for Sanity

booties//Urban Outfitters

crop top//Cotton On

high waisted jeans//my mom's from 1985

high tops//my mama's from the 80's

handbag//Longchamp

WHITE OUT

necklace//Urban Outfitters

top//thrifted

jeans//thrifted-American Apparel high waisted <3

kicks//Circus by Sam Edelman

GRUNGE

leather jacker//Michael Kors

top//band T- Lights

jeans//thrifted- the Gap

booties//Urban Outfitters

hoodie//H&M

song:Ghost//Chelsea Lankes

sunrise sunset

the aftermath of #thetrunkshow

after staying up all night Friday, running around like a crazy person Saturday and then 13 hours of sleep last night… this is me... in my natural state.

 canon/vsco

Precious Again//Sara Groves

this fire is flashin’ on the watchtowers

Look at this incredible line-up we have for The Trunk Show April 12th at Segue Café.

Come support Team Sweden, have some Fika, drink coffee, and hear some incredible music.

#letsfika

song: This Fire//Ben Rosenbush & The Brighton