Current Wishlist

Hey everyone! Today I'm gonna share a few things I've had my eye on. I'm especially loving the Tory Burch clutch. The blush color is gorgeous, and the strap reminds me of Chanel's classic chains. I'm gonna have to pick one up for the spring, maybe pair it with a white tshirt, jeans, and heels, or a simple shift dress for going out. It's one of those bags that will transition well from day to night. Hope you're having a great week!

Jacket / Umbrella / Pink Clutch / Ring / Flats / Oui Clutch / Skirt

Spotlight: Elie by Elie Saab

Anyone who knows me knows that I am an absolute sucker for weddings, and anything related to them. Dresses, decor, flowers, cake... I love all of it. However, being the fashion nerd that I am, when I'm at a wedding (or reading about one), my first point of interest is always the dress. Is it an A-line or a ball gown? Sweetheart neckline or bateau? Tulle or silk? Even though I don't plan on getting married for a long, LONG time, I'm fascinated by wedding dresses. Maybe it's because of their gorgeous detailing, and the fact that they're (more or less) always the same color, which makes it easier to focus on said detailing. But another thing I'm an absolute sucker for? Elie Saab. He is my absolute favorite designer, and has been for a while. So what do you get when you combine Elie Saab and weddings? A really, really gorgeous collection, and one very happy Kat. This particular label is called Elie by Elie Saab, and I'm absolutely in love. Here are a few of my favorites:

Festival Season

As the lineups for Electric Forest, Pitchfork, and Governor's Ball hit the internet, everyone's starting to think about festival season! It's easily one of my favorite times of the year... it's a time to twirl around in the sun while wearing a flower crown, make friends from far away places, and listen to great music at volumes that will probably give you slight hearing loss (totally worth it, in my opinion). Whether you're looking for the candy bracelet, neon tutu, electronic appeal of Ultra, the flower child feel of Coachella, or a festival that's a mixed bag, like Bonnaroo, festivals are a lot of fun. My festival of choice has been Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago for the last 4 years, and each time, I've had the time of my life. I like to think of it as a giant, 3 day party with several hundred thousand of my closest friends. However, one question that comes to mind for most festival goers: just what do you wear to a music festival? I've put together a few looks to get you started!

Hat / Dress / Sunglasses / Sandals / Necklace / Earrings

Hat / Romper / Boots / Sunglasses / Necklace

Top / Backpack / Sandals / Shorts / Flower Crown / Tattoos

Top / Shorts / Necklace / Sunglasses / Flower Crown / Sandals

Today's Find: alice + olivia Fila Dress

For a long time now, alice + olivia has been one of my favorite labels. I first fell in love while watching Gossip Girl, seeing their designs on the ever-elegant and stylish Blair Waldorf. Today, I was browsing ShopBop (which is my homepage... oops), and came across their latest stunningly gorgeous dress. It instantly reminded me of a dress that I was coveting back in December which, unfortunately, quickly went out of stock in my size. This alice + olivia dress is like a sleeveless, red version, and I couldn't be more obsessed. It's an ideal piece for any spring wardrobe, as well as a reminder that this cold wont last forever, and there will soon come a day when I can wear this while frolicking through a field. Or, you know, the sidewalk. Or the drugstore. Who cares? I would find every excuse under the sun to wear this dress.

Fila Dress

Be Your Own Valentine

Hey everyone! Happy Valentine's Day! Or, as I like to call it... "day before discount candy day." Today is about celebrating love, and what better way to do that than to celebrate your love for yourself? Whether you're single, taken, or "complicated," it's important to always remember the most important person in your life... you. Remember that it's important to be nice to yourself, and to give just as much love and attention to yourself as you would to anyone else. And in the words of Donna from Parks and Rec... "Treat yo self." Luckily, I've come up with a way to help you do that... I've hand picked some kiss-worthy items for you to treat yourself to this Valentine's Day. Enjoy!

Heart Bag / Heart Sunnies Clutch / Watch / Earrings / Umbrella / Laptop Sleeve / 

Wink Clutch

Current Wishlist

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today I'm gonna share a few things I've been coveting recently. Especially that coat... so cute, and I just adore the pop of color in the lining. Hope you're having a great week!

Coat / Scarf / Jewelry Tray / Bracelet / Bottle Stopper / Shoes / Book

Fall Uniform

Hey hey everyone! Apologies for the hiatus. But I'm back, with more to talk about than ever, because it's the best season of all: fall. How basic white girl of me, right? But come on... what's more satisfying than crunching through leaves while shoving cider and doughnuts from the local cider mill into your mouth (wait, maybe that's just a Michigan/midwest thing)?  Anyway, I figured that today I would share one of my go-to outfits for the season. It's no mystery that you need a good coat for fall, and I found mine about 2 years ago. It's called the J.Crew Field Jacket, and it's amazing. It comes in a few colors, but the olive green version is dear to my heart. Throw some leggings, a good sweater, a statement necklace, a killer bag, and some boots into the mix, and you're good to go. I usually wear some variation of this outfit to class, meetings, or other occasions when I want to look polished, but casual. 

Jacket / Pants / Boots / Necklace / Sweater / Bag / Glasses

What's your go-to outfit for fall?

Spotlight: Oasis

Recently, I've come to love a Britain based brand called Oasis. It started when I came across this dress  on Pinterest, only to find that it was a few years old, and therefore gone. I was determined to find the next best thing, so I headed over to the Oasis site, and the rest is history. The brand offers lots of beautiful florals, adorable dresses, and breezy, feminine pieces. I've got my eye on these for my summer wardrobe:

Yellow Dress / Color Block Dress / Sandals / Necklace / Belt / Bag

Current Favorites: Bags

Happy Monday! Today I wanted to share the bags that have recently caught my eye... I'm particularly smitten with the Tory Burch backpack and Michael Kors satchel. Hope you had a great weekend!

Backpack / Blue / Pink / Leopard / Green / Tan

Dior Resort 2015

Wednesday evening, Dior showed its Resort Collection for 2015 in a Brooklyn warehouse. Dior in Brooklyn? A bit unusual at first glance, but I love it! It's great to see that designers are beginning to show in the outer boroughs and break away from the typical Manhattan venues. Alexander Wang broke the barrier back in February with his show at the Navy Yard's Duggal Greenhouse, and I'm hoping that more designers follow suit! The collection itself certainly didn't disappoint, with plenty of breezy, feminine silhouettes and gorgeous prints. Even though Raf Simmons has only been at Dior for two years, he seems to be doing quite well for himself! Here are my favorites from the show:

The Met Gala

A lot of people refer to The Met Gala as the Oscars of the fashion world, and rightfully so. It is easily fashion's biggest night, and all eyes are on its guests and their ensembles. It's on my bucket list to attend... hey, a girl can dream, right? As always, the red carpet showed some hits and (huge) misses. Here are my favorites from the big night:

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, both in Gucci. 

Reese Witherspoon in Stella McCartney.

Cara Delevingne in Stella McCartney.

Anne Hathaway in Calvin Klein.

Gisele Bundchen in Balenciaga. 

Sarah Silverman in Zac Posen.

Olivia Munn in Diane von Furstenburg.

Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte. My inner Star Wars nerd couldn't resist. 

Karlie Kloss in Oscar de la Renta.

Suki Waterhouse in Burberry.

Allison Williams in Oscar de la Renta.

Rachel McAdams in Ralph Lauren.

What do you think? Who were your favorites? 

Style Inspiration: Skirts

As we head into spring, I'm certainly looking forward to skirt weather. I'm one of those people who isn't the biggest fan of pants, aside from leggings. Yes, yes, I know. Leggings aren't pants, but I have a tendency to wear them like they are, particularly in the wintertime. Anyway, I find skirts and dresses so much more elegant and freeing, plus they aren't constricting like my favorite skinny jeans. I love you, dark wash cigarette cuts, but sometimes you just aren't that comfortable. Today, I've compiled a few ideas on how to style this season's flouncy skirts. Take a look:

In love with the color.

A more casual take on the maxi skirt.

One of the many things on my closet bucket list: a tulle skirt. 

What do you think? How do you like to style your favorite skirt?