Willie Nelson’s HEARTBREAKER BANQUET// Minnetonka Moccassins
Dresses by Free People

I grew up with a super soft spot for moccassins…Minnetonka to be exact. They’re like cushions on my feet, and I love them especially when I’m on the road, scruffing around the dusty streets of SXSW in Austin, Texas. Also, I’m proud to own a fresh new pair of the Kate Moss lace-up boot I sported nearly everyday in grade school. 

Anyways, I am so SO excited for the new Minnetonka lookbook to be released, featuring both me and my sister Dylana (whom I’m sure you all know n’ lurv!) We shot our looks right here on Willie Nelson’s ranch, just an hour outside of Austin, the morning of the HeartBreaker Banquet festival…soaking in that Southern sun and smell of barbeque brisket. His ranch is like an old Western film set. A giant set stage, mini white chapel where we watching all of our favorite intimate shows, and loads of FOOD TRUCKS, booze, and designer stations. It may well have been the hottest place in all of Austin, Texas last week! I of course, spent the majority of my down time under the shaded section of bohemian couches and pillows in a field of grass behind the stage. Complete with glowing chandeliers draping from the trees. 

Packing for SXSW really was easy as pie. I feel I’m always traveling and so now, I’m a master. I had just about every moccassin in the book…brought along the best printed dresses I owned (all Free People and all felt like blankets by the way!) along with a leather hat, 2 pairs of sunglasses, and DENIM and tank tops. Oh, maybe a fringe leather jacket or two. That’s really all you need when you’re at a festival.  Did I mention that morning cup of Joe? I spent my waking hours seeing endless gig after gig, each giving me the music itch..making me want to just get back to NYC and pick up my Martin guitar. The HeartBreaker Banquet introduced me to new favorites like Clear Plastic Masks….you must listen to “Come Back On”….along with Elle King and Nikki Lane. Some bands a little country, a little blues, and A WHOLE LOT of rock n’ roll. Willie Nelson knows how to throw a party now doesn’t he?

I’m still daydreaming of TEXAS. I kind of like those sleepless nights, crashing in your hotel room at 4 in the morning, and still managing to wake up for hotel breakfast. We sure do clean up well. 

Stay tuned as our MINNETONKA Moccassins lookbook comes out SOON!

(Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply fringe suede jacket and coin necklace, True Religion jeans, Stylestalker sweater, Original Penguine sunglasses, Minnetonka two-button boots)

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(Original Penguin sunglasses, VEDA leather jacket, UNIF shirt (similar), REISS trousers, Kate Spade Saturday handbag, Modern Vice boots)

I’ve been traveling so much for work recently. NYC to SAN FRANCISCO to TEXAS…next stop? LA! I’ve still got loads to show you. Here, I’m snapped in TOO STUNNING FOR WORDS, San Francisco, just after a long day of shooting (more on that soon!) and my off duty essential happens to this VEDA leather jacket. It’s the perfect amount of boxy and pebbled leather. Rock n’ roll to the MAX! A tee, a good trouser, and perfect patent black boot is all I need in my carry-on. Anyways, San Francisco always warms my heart. It’s such a romantic and beautiful city. Driving up and down the slopey streets, I can’t help but poke my head out the window and stare at the candy coloured townhomes, lined up like the rainbow. To have a break from the NYC winter was just what I needed. After a shoot, I’m always back in my hotel, throwing on the nearest tank and tossing my hair in a loose low bun. Before the sun went down over the bay, I took a stroll thorugh downtown. I had my parents crash in my hotel. I mean, the room was literally a suite and could fit about 10, but it was fun having a slumber party with my MUM and getting ready with her before a day of work! I spent my off days adventuring with the parentals….complete with sleepy drives down the coast, and fish and chips along the boardwalk. Soaking in one of our favorite cities. 

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(W Concept striped top, Citizens of Humanity overalls, Free People Manitobah moccassins)

Our cabin adventures over the holidays felt like eternity. We watched countless movies. The fireplace and a bottle of La Gavulin our best friend. I can still smell those fresh cookies waiting outside our door each morning with the fresh coffee. “On the road to Lake Placid”…the song goes on and on in my head. Watching the snowflakes fall onto tree branches like powder, I kept cozy by by our living room window in a striped Saint James shirt, the softest overalls I own, and of course, these extra beautiful storyboot moccassins. Classic weekend attire, photographed by my boyfriend, Jordan. With work and everything else, this year for me has already been non-stop. Already preparing to jump on yet another flight to San Francisco early this Monday. I cannot wait for another long and sleepy roadtrip to the mountains. Always my favorite way to quietly escape.

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