blue blooms

Oh my goodness. I...love...this...dress. If only I could squeeeeeeze into a 24" waist. Oh well!

Vintage Playful Blue Floral Dress , Space Woman Shades in Gold , Preening Peacock Necklace , Mia Limited Edition Cosmopolitan , Cape May Capelet

Stylists are da bomb

I read a lot of blogs (A LOT!) This morning during my daily grumpy wake up routine... 

(Frowning at my cell phone that consistently chirps reminding me I've way overslept, reheating the coffee my husband so kindly made for me when I should have woken up, burning my bagel, and catching up on my favorite blogs) 

...I came across this post by That'sChic and had an "Oh I love stylists" moment. 

Indie Collaboration Lookbook outfit #6

My favorite part about these two outfits, is that if you look how they styled each piece individually, most people would never put them all together. I'm not exactly sure who gets credit for the styling in this shoot. Jacqueline Rose the designer? Rachel the blogger? Threadsence the website? Some other mysterious behind the scenes stylist? Maybe a combo of them all! Whoever it is, Bravo!! these outfits are fantastical!

Indie Collaboration Lookbook outfit #5

what the what?

 

Ok, ew. Now granted I have an especially large bias against chambray and pale denim in general which stems largely from a most hideous work uniform I used to have to wear day in and day out. Denim shirts and khaki pants will forever be on my "do not wear" list. These shoes reek of Jersey streetwalker. No offence Jersey readers, but they do. As if the look of these wasn't heinous enough, they cost $110 & $129. Blech.

Macy's Sale Alert!!!!!

Attention all shoppers!!! I accidentally stumbled upon a super ultra mega sale at macys.com last night! It's a little bit "woe is me" being that I actually bought that MM Couture top at full price last year from Piperlime. Then again, there's a silver lining because I just bought it in black last night for only $14! If nothing else, this sale is worth taking a look at just for the BCBGMAXAZRIA stuff alone. Know anyone getting married? Macy's has some of BCBG's killer dresses on sale!

MM Couture Top , BCBGMAXAZRIA One Shoulder Overlay Dress , Calvin Klein Batwing Knit Tunic , Tommy Hilfiger Cowlneck Top , BCBGMAXAZRIA Cuffed Sleeve Silk Dress , BCBGMAXAZRIA Long Sleeve Striped Tunic

bow tie blouses

I'm really into blouses with bows right now. Here are some super sweet selections all from Modcloth.

Book Making Top , Tied Together Top , I've Got An Inkling Tunic , Featured Panelist Top , Winter Market Top , It's In The Zag Top

Strozzistawzeeh on Etsy

I recently came across Strozzistawzeeh while surfing Etsy. I especially love the Deer ring, and the cuff, and the cool firework necklace (you know, i have a sentimental attachment to all things firework since katy perry told me i was one)... okay, I pretty much love them all! 

Deer Antler Ring , Pretty Bow Ribbon Necklace , Bella Ring , Fireworks Necklace , Boldganic Cuff

Back to School

photo via life.com

Today is the day! My first day back to school. The first day of the rest of my life. Pretty cool, huh? 

My first round of higher education when I was a teen was in Music Performance. Turns out even though I am super duper passionate about music, it just wasn't the right path for me. It's taken me 10 years to build up my confidence and be brave enough to try school again. Music is still and will always be hugely important to me, so I thought it might be fun to share with you a few songs that are helping to keep me pumped up for this!

Firework by Katy Perry

Jump In by High Places

Feeling Good by Muse

Soar by Christina Aguilera

Wish me luck tonight!

Blue frills

Lipsy Frilled Hem Chiffon Smock Dress , Vintage Kitty Necklace , Hilary Radley Pleated Bow Tie Hobo , ASOS Harley Origami High Sandal , Falke Pure Matte 50 Tights in Frappe

is it spring yet?

I am ready for spring, bring on the light and breezy frocks!

Stars Dress by Sheya , Chiffon Silk Shirt by Sharon Brunsher , The Pfeiffer Wrap Dress by Amy Claire , Lilly Dress by Sheya

here we go!

Just got home from work! Mr.Husband was kind enough to snap a few pictures of me. Yay for husbands! Clearly (or not so clearly as the case may be) I see I'm gonna have to work out some picture quality issues, but that day will come later. For now, here we go!!

Hat - gifted from K McNasty, Coat by Dahlia - bought in Paris,  Bag by ASOS - gifted from Mr.Husband, Charcoal Tights by Hue, Cable Knit Socks - Target, Mary Janes by Me Too - DSW

Dress - H&M, Belt - Forever21, Cardigan - Old Navy, Necklace - Vintage

new year, new directions. Opinions valued!

This March we'll be coming up on one full year of blogging (holy smokes!) and I was curious, what would y'all like to see?

When I started this blog after mucho encouragement from 2 of my bestest blogging buddies (check them out HERE and HERE) I just took my concept of daily desires and ran with it sticking pretty strictly to just shopping. When it comes down to it though, most of my ultra favortie style blogs are ALL about personal styling. So I was wondering, do you care what I wear? I'm all about posting pictures of my frocks if anyone wants to see, so let me know!

p.s. I die for comments from people I've never had the chance to meet, It's so thrilling!

xoxo
Kat

west coast girls

I am a hardcore east coast girl from my fashion to my personality. head to toe. Buuuuuut, if I was on the west coast, I could totally see myself rockin out in these to die for vintage shorts. 

DVF Cahil Pleat-Detail Blouse , Kenneth Cole NY Circle Necklace , Vintage 70's Wrap Around Embroidered Shorts , L.A.M.B. Wright Gable Leather Hobo in Mushroom , Aldo Macedo Platforms in Khaki

i am leo hear me roar

So there has been some fuss on the interwebs about our zodiac signs being wrong. PishTosh! I think it's just some historical debate about what calendar to use. Anyway, I say we are who we are (right Ke$ha?) and I am 1000% Leo! Today is a little homage to the Leo woman and what we would wear if we all had nice big disposable incomes. 

McQueen Red Embellished Draped Gown , McQueen Obi All-In-One , McQueen Bi-Colour Pencil Dress , Elizabeth and James Lion Ring , Privileged Lion Pendant Necklace , McQueen Lion Skull Silk Scarf

Haute Boudoir

Yesterday the super fabulous Kristen Hudson Nichols posted a new boudoir session on her super fabulous blog. 

Check it out HERE! 

I love Lady E's pretty pale yellow ensemble. As I sit around on the last day of my staycation staring out the window at the delicate snow scene, I find myself longing for crocuses and forsythias already. Here's a selection of some spring inspiring lingerie...

Les Jupons de Tess , Let Them Eat Meringue , Maryline by Eres , Shellbelle Couture

Ugh, Obscene.

I have been super obsessed with shoes the past few weeks, trolling my favorite online shoe sellers on a daily basis. Jeffrey Campbell, who I generally love for his edgy designs really threw me for a loop today when I came across these boots aptly named "Obscene"

Really? Chaps? They look so dumpy.

Mix it up!

I tend to be very matchy matchy at times. Occasionally I have to look in the mirror and tell myself to mix it up! All you need is a little shot of confidence to pull off fun eclectic outfits like this one.

ArynK Scrunched Spots Dress , G Star Cashmere Mix Long Line Boyfriend Knitwear , ASOS Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt , ASOS Over the Knee Socks , Spirit Leopard Print Asymetric Point Platform Shoes

Magnificent Mineral

Made it out to Forever21 on Friday and found these pants. I so super love them! They are totally punk rock, but put together with some chic neutrals transform into an easily accessible fashionable look.

Mano-a-Monochrome Top , Skinny Mineral Wash Pants , Kensie Girl 'Natalie' Open Toe Platform , Onyx Lariet Necklace , Macabre Mausoleum Brass Cuff

Block heels? Yes please!!

I love block heels! And lucky lucky me over the past year they have been more and more on trend. Woohoo! Here's a selection of some of my favs, several of which I've already featured, but definitely deserve an encore. 

Scholar Camel Patent Platform Loafers , Lark Grey Knotted Sandals , Livia Tan Platform Sandals , Asos Partytime Leopard Print Peep Toe Platform , Jeffrey Campbell Lita Taupe Suede Lace Up Platform , Jessica Simpson Dany Heel in Grey Snake , Seventy Black Suede Block Heels , Asos Pout Patent & Suede Slingbacks , Fendi Detailed Ankle Booties

something blue

Whilst perusing etsy this morning I was particularly attracted to these blue flowery bits.

Vintage 50's Floral Dress , Handwired Paper Hydrangea Bouquet , Tiffany Blue Rose Blossoms , Blue Flower Bouquet Cameo Necklace

For the Birds

I love birds. I love hats. I love this bird hat.

DVF Cahil Blouse , Fedora in Flight , Filigree Ball Long Necklace , Etched Trousers , Chie Mihara Astonish Pump

light as a butterfly

I love the light breezy feel of this top. Makes me want to be in LA for the day!

Cream Butterfly Print Flute Sleeve Blouse , Futuristic Metal Collar , Envelope Clutch in Tabacco , Baby Cord Peg Pants in Gray , Seventy Tan Suede Block Heel Shoes

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! What better way to kick off 2011 than with some super fantastic vintage pieces.

Vintage 50's Holiday Rendezvous Party Dress , Vintage 50's Amber Romance Earrings , Vintage 50's Cashmere & Wool Rhinestone Cape , Vintage Mod Gold Lucite Box Purse , Tamana Pumps in Sand Kid Suede