Daily Outfit - Kate - 10/18/10

The cause of the delirium:



Nice picture, right? Mom just dyed my hair. Cute outfit. Gorgeous weather.

LOOK CLOSER.



Oh yeah.

(And also that video? OH CREEPY. HOLY HELL, '80s.)



At last I've found wuv. Twue wuv.


"Fluevog. Fluevog is what bwings us togethaw today. Fluevog, that bwessed boot, that dweam within a dweam..."

OK well tonight I'm gonna go home and watch The Princess Bride and Ferris Bueller.

Skirt: thrifted, originally The Limited
Tee: GAP
Cardi: Old Navy
Necklace: Mum
Earrings: Twisted Silver
Boots: FLUEVOG

Daily Outfit - Kate - 10/7/10

I won't call this an outtake. I must call it 'the best of the lot.'

And also, 'damn that dog.'



Perturbed much?

(PS I really liked this grey + purple + blue + white + brown color palette.)

Top: NY&Co, 2010
Tee: Target
Belt: Target
Skirt: GAP, 2009
Boots: LLBean
Necklace: mumsie
Earrings: Twisted Silver

Daily Outfit - Kate - 10/6/10

Guess this is my interpretation of "sexy schoolmarm."

...what's that you say? The phrase is "sexy schoolGIRL"?

Whatevs. Potato potahto.



Love the look of these patent leather brogues. Don't love how they make my feet feel. Don't care.



Tee: Target, circa 2008
Skirt: Forever 21, super old
Tights: ???
Shoes: Nine West via DSW, 2010
Necklace: MUM!
Earrings: MUM! again!

Daily Outfit - Kate - 9/21/10

There's a lot happening in this picture:



1)dogblur
2)my neck looks fat, for no apparent reason. Weird camera angle?
3)awesome mixing of black and brown. <3!!!
4)comically haughty facial expression
5)a Jeff standing behind the camera going, "Make a face! Do SOMETHING!"


I like this picture better, but it doesn't really do the outfit justice, now does it?



Skirt: GAP, 2008
Shirt: Target (super-clearance!) 2010. It's a size too big but was so cheap I bought it anyway and have resolved to either wear it belted, or get fat. OK, OK, wear it belted.
Tank (1): thrifted, originally Old Navy
Tank (2): Victoria's Secret
Boots: LLBean
Belt: Target, 2009
Jewelry: mumsie

BLACK. BROWN. BLACK. BROWN. BLACK. BROWN. I love that combo.

Daily Outfit - Kate - 8/24/10

We had "class pictures" today. By which I mean, "staff pictures." By which I mean GODDAMNIT I GOT STUCK FRONT ROW CENTER.

Just like third grade all over again. Too short for the middle row, too tall (?) for the edges of the front.

Anyway, I wore this:


That's a total repeat of what I wore for my first day and yeah, the picture is recycled too. I'd already had enough picture-taking fun.

Oh but I did wear a necklace. Um. yeah.

(GAWD I am one crotchety little bitch!)

Everything: Target ::sigh::
Shoes: Sofft, via Dillards(?)

Daily Outfit - Kate - 8/4/10

The picture really doesn't do this outfit justice.



Time and time again, this dress has proven to be one of the most versatile, fun, comfortable and adorable pieces in my wardrobe. Almost every variation I've tried has been a success. And this time was no exception - it was perfect to debut my red maryjanes! That's one of my favorite scarves/belts, too. Just...WIN.

:-)

Dress: Converse for Target
Scarf: vintage, thrifted
Heels: Kenneth Cole
Earrings: Mum

Daily Outfit - Kate - 7/22/10

I finally got around to wearing this skirt with a black tank, as promised.



Personally, I think the look would've been more effective if I could have lost the cardigan, added some big black and cork wedges, and accessorized with a bloody mary.

But hey, Thursday is Thursday. What can ya do?

Skirt: TJMaxx
Tank: Target
Cardigan: Sears and it's really really old
Sandals: Payless, circa 2003 or something
Necklace, earrings: mi madre
Bracelet: Phoenix Rising, in the Delmar Loop

Daily Outfit - Kate - 7/14/10

It doesn't get much simpler than this.



Well, it does. I guess there's always jumpsuits. But let's not go there, eh?

Love the back detail on this belt - you'd never know it's from Target!

Also that light spot it just early evening sunlight - I wasn't hit with a dustball or something :-P

Dress: Converse for Target
Belt: Target
Sandals: wish I remember. Macy's? I think this changes every time I post about them :-P
Necklace and earrings: mum

Daily OUtfit - Kate - 7/8/10

Before I show you yesterday's outfit, just let me disclaimer that it's *so* much prettier in person. Promise. But I got caught in a torrential downpour on my way home from work, so the skirt is soaked and my hair exploded &etc &etc. So take my word for it on this'n, ok?

OK.



I love that little lacy thrifted tank top, and the muted steel blue color works so well with the vibrant purple of that skirt. If I were just hanging out I would've gone cardigan-less, but methinks that spaghetti straps + a shelf bra are just a wee bit inappropriate for work, eh? (or at least, where I work).



I always love this necklace anyway, but I think that the colors really worked with yesterday's outfit! Really tied the whole thing together.

You know what ELSE tied it together?


Oh c'mon you knew I was gonna do that! :-D Tattoo is healing nicely :-)

Skirt: Talbots, via TJMaxx
Tank: thrifted
Cardigan: Target
Necklace: mumsie
Earrings: Twisted Silver
Wedge sandals: super old. Payless? Maybe?

Daily Outfit - Kate - 6/1/10

Well, I went for it:




And Jen, YOU WERE RIGHT. I can - theoretically - totally pull this off :-) Next time it'll be with a black tank, I promise :-)

My favorite part of wearing long skirts is when I get to walk up stairs, and hold the skirt up so I don't trip. Makes me feel like I'm straight out of the 19th century!



Tee: thrifted, originally Target
Cardigan: Sears, circa EONS AGO.
Skirt: Marshalls, summer 2010
Sandals: somewhere, sometime (a long time ago)
Earrings: mumsie
Ring: booth at Maple Leaf, fall 2009

Thank you for daring me to step outside my comfort zone :-)

Daily Outfit - Kate - 5/26/10

today was one of those days where I had a Grand Vision, and then after much changing and tossing and switching and flinging and dropping and mixing, I was left with an entirely mediocre result.



Ever have those days?

Still though I <3 this skirt so I'm happy :-)

Also since it's apparently Dog Week here on our lil' ol' blog, behold:



I call it, "takes 1 through 15, representative."

She's a love!



Skirt: Talbot's, via TJMaxx
Tank: GAP
Tee: Target
Necklace, earrings: mi madre
Ring: booth at Maple Leaf, fall 2009
Sandals: Privo, summer 2009

Daily Outfit - Kate - 5/20/10

As long as the October-like weather sticks around in St. Louis, I'm gonna wear October-like outfits.



But more importantly - I've got my camera back! So much happiness. So much *still* to learn about self-photography. I've got the remote hidden in my pocket here, but alas there's no one to tell me "You're standing funny - it looks like you don't have a waist."

I'm going to start training Roxie to help me out with that. I'm sure she'd be capable and willing, right?

Right?

This outtake cracks me up:



I call it, "Is this thing on?"

:-P

Skirt: GAP, fall 2009 (best. $20 investment. ever.)
Cardigan: Old Navy, eons ago
Tee: Gap, 2009ish
Boots: LLBean
Necklace and earrings: mamma mia

Daily Outfit - Kate - 5/11/10

This, my friends, is the face of pure, unadulterated pride:


And also exhaustion. For today, I rode my bike to and from the train station, instead of driving! For the first time ever! And I survived! Read all about it here, if you're interested. Which you probably aren't. That's OK; I heart y'all anyway.

So anyway, that's why I look so tired, and proud.

As promised, this was my attempt at black + brown + grey. Does it count as cheating because the plaid top has all three colors already? I hope not, 'cause I love it.



Top: Nordstrom Rack, Chicago, winter 2009/2010
Tee: Target, 2007ish
Skirt: GAP, 2008
Boots: LLBean
Belt: Target, 2008 or 2009?
Earrings: Meierotto's
Necklace: Mumsie

Daily Outfit - Kate - 5/7/10

Casual Friday = happy Friday!



Oh and also WINDY Friday!

Seriously, St. Louis. Enough with the crazy weather - let's just have a little springtime, ok? (It got down in the 30's over the weekend, and it's only 50* out this morning!)



Loved this outfit - so casual and comfortable!





Jeans: Levi 518's
Cami: Old Navy
Top: Urban Outfitters
Sandals: Payless? Really super old - like 6 years old.
Necklace: MOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!
Earrings: Twisted Silver

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/28/10

I got home superlate last night and could barely bring myself to pause for the camera before crawling into my PJ's. So:



I don't know if it's the sort of western-y vibe of this dress, or what, but I always consider it sort of a "workhorse" item. Doesn't require a lot of thought while I'm wearing it, and there's almost no effort involved. I love pairing the pink + brown plaid with my orange flats and orange copper jewelry, though! :-)



Wow those pics are yellow. Can we just pretend I live in Springfield? :-D

Dress: Old Navy
Tights: Hellmart
Flats: Dillards, circa 2006ish?
Necklace: Mumsie
Ring: booth at Maple Leaf, 2009 (wow I'm getting a lot of wear out of this piece lately!)
Earrings: Twisted Silver

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/21/10

Is it immediately apparent how tired and worn down I am?



Good. Let's call it a fashion statement :-P



Hangin' in there. Dangling. With a bit of copper and some lovely white beads.

Shirt: Old Navy, 2008
Skirt: Sears, 2008
Belt: Kimchi Blue via Urban Outfitter, 2010 (side note - isn't kimchi supposed to be, like...orange?)
Shoes: Umm...Macy's? Dillards? 2008
Earrings: mamma mia

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/19/10

Yesterday was another first for me - first time wearing a scarf as a belt!



Definitely a beginner's attempt, right? This is one of three scarves I thrifted last weekend in Kansas City, and I broke my "wash thrifted stuff before wearing" rule just for it - I figured there were enough other layers between me and the scarf to protect me from the ickies ;-)

Anyway, I LOVE this scarf.



But I think it would've worked better if it were just a bit wider, don't you? It's a relatively small square, so I had to roll it rather tightly to prevent it from going all loosey-goosey on me.



I love that necklace :-)

Dress: Old Navy
Skirt: thrifted, originally The Limited
Shoes: Softspots
Scarf-as-belt: thrifted, vintage
Necklace: mummy
Earrings: Twisted Silver

PS>See, Mom? My head DOES turn the other way! :-D

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/14/10

"Hi, I'm Kate, and I'm a black+brownaholic."

I can't help it. When you combine black and brown they go from *both* being neutrals, to *neither* being neutrals. How can you NOT adore that?



I love dresses, and I love THIS dress. These pics were taken at about 7:45 after a full day's work and two hours of grocery shopping, and I STILL felt cute and comfortable. So happy.



Dress: Target, early spring 2010
Boots: LLBean
Scarf: Target, early spring 2010 (same trip as the dress, IIRC...)
Earrings: Mamma mia

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/12/10

New cardigan!



I'm deeply, sincerely hoping that THIS WILL BE THE ONE to supplement my old ratty white cardigan. It's cotton, 3/4 sleeves, a bit of interesting detail (but not overwhelming), in a nice solid color. Nevermind that it's magenta and long and ruffly. Other than that, they're practically identical :-P



Also, MOMJEWELRY!

I love this stinkin' necklace so much.



Cardigan: Target, spring 2010
Tee: Old Navy
Skirt: thrifted, originally Forever 21
Shoes: Naturalizer, fall/winter 2009
Necklace and Earrings: MUMSIE

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/7/10

Aah, that's better.




Sorry. Pizza dough in my fingernails. Also explains the lack of bling-age ;-)

Where were we?




Right. Happiness! I feel a gazillion times better today :-)



Skirt: Target, summer 2009
Tee: GAP
Cardigan: GAP
Flats: Born, summer 2008
Scarf: GAP (GAP-y day today, apparently)
Earrings: MOMPERSON!!!