A Chambray Collar

 Top- TJ Maxx (similar in black, white), Skirt- Lulu's (similar), Sandals- Target, Watch- Fossil, Bracelet- Target

I hope you all had a great weekend! I spent it taking a little trip to Austin, TX and floating the Guadalupe river, which was so much fun. I definitely want to make it an annual trip!

I bought this shirt knowing I wanted to pair it with my chambray skirt. I love the extra touch of the chambray collar. So fun! I also tried my hand at layering necklaces. They were both pretty dainty so you can see they got a little tangled. I really love my evil eye necklace. I got it this spring at a jewelry shop in Athens, Greece! It was the perfect souvenir.

Linking up with Kayla | Lauren | Amber

<3 Katie

Summer Lookbook: Peppermint Stripes

I'm starting a new series today called Summer Lookbook! Every Wednesday throughout June and July, I'll be posting an easy summer outfit incorporating staple pieces from my summer wardrobe. I'll also show you two more ways to wear this look down below and links back to all the items so you can recreate this look!

Today's look is very easy to put together, and is great for hotter weather. A classic skater circle skirt pairs perfectly with a tucked-in sleeveless blouse. I chose to do a little pattern mixing here with a striped blouse and polka dotted skirt. Since my top and skirt are lighter colored, I added some kelly green with my necklace and bag for an extra pop of color. Sometimes I look a little hippy in skater skirts, so I wear mine a bit high-waisted so it skims right over my hips and doesn't make me look wider than I am. You can also put a belt on top to really cinch in your waist.

Blouse- TJ Maxx, Skirt- Lulu's, Sandals- Charlotte Russe (identical), Necklace- Francesca's, Watch- Fossil, Belt- Forever 21 (similar), Bag- Forever 21

I used Barefoot Blonde's twisted braid tutorial to do something a little different with my hair!

How You Can Wear This Look:

Don't already have the pieces to recreate this look? Here are two additional outfits I put together featuring a skater skirt and sleeveless blouse. Click on any item below to see where you can buy it!

If you have any questions on how to wear this look, feel free to email me or leave a comment down below! Stay tuned next Wednesday for my next Summer Lookbook featuring hi-low dresses!

If you love to shop, be sure to enter my group giveaway here for a chance to win 

a gift card to Lulus.com, Victoria's Secret, or Sephora!

Linking up with Alison, Lauren, Amy, Savannah and Kelly!

<3 Katie

White Denim

Shirt- Marshall's (similar), Jeans- Charlotte Russe (similar), Sandals- Zara, Wrap Bracelet- Forever 21, Sunglasses- Forever 21

We're almost to the point in Texas when wearing jeans is miserable. I've lived here practically my entire life, yet every summer when the heat wave rolls it, it just about kills me. Thank goodness for parking garages and A/C! You're going to start seeing me in lots of skirts and shorts pretty soon. Now, short and skirts mean I am in desperate need of a tan! I don't tan very easily in the sun (and yes, I wear sunscreen!), and I can never find any lotions or other self tanners that seem to be worth the hassle. Any suggestions?

Linking up with Kayla and Amber!

<3 Katie

Mad Men Style

Dress- eShakti, Chambray Shirt- Marshall's (similar), Heels- Just Fab (similar), Necklace- Francesca's, Bracelets- GlamourMeJewels, eBay

I started watching Mad Men on Netflix a couple weeks ago and I am totally addicted. I am already on season 5! I got this dress from eShakti using the gift card I won from Nicole at Probably Polka Dots. I feel so Betty in this dress. The print, length, and shape give me a real fifties vibe. I added a little modern flair by adding a chambray shirt underneath (to combat the too-plunging neckline!) and some strappy heels.

Any other Mad Men fans out there?

Linking up with Alison, Lauren, Savannah and Kelly!

<3 Katie

Leather and Chambray

Top- Primark (similar), Blazer- H&M (in stores), Jeans- Zara, Shoes- Zara, Necklace- Forever 21 (similar), Ring- My grandma's, Clutch- Target

Photography by Shutterberry

For my final day of Chambray Week, I present- my going out outfit! This outfit is full of some of my absolute FAVORITE wardrobe pieces. I am totally into the whole leather sleeve look, which makes this blazer perfection in my eyes. I also really enjoy the print on these jeans- total nail inspiration if I there was any possibility of painting paisley shapes on my nails (there isn't). The heels are my favorites from Zara, perfect height and perfectly comfy. The ring was my grandmothers, and though I'm not sure of the sentimental value it held for her, I was excited to show it off in this look.

So let me know down below- did you enjoy Chambray Week? Which outfit was your favorite? Should I do more theme weeks in the future? I'd love to hear your feedback!

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you have a great weekend :)

<3 Katie

Work Wear: Chambray and Cobalt

Top- Primark (similar), Skirt- H&M, Pumps- Marshalls (similar), Necklace- Le Mode Accessories

In my book, pair anything with a pencil skirt and you are office ready! I saw this skirt in H&M in Athens and immediately fell in love with the color. Its such a gorgeous cobalt color that almost looks purple in some light. Chambray is so easy to pair with any bottom, so all I needed to dress up the look was this gorgeous statement necklace from Le Mode Accessories.

Linking up with Agi today!

<3 Katie

Chambray and Floral

Top- Primark (similar), Skirt- Forever 21, Heels- Target, Necklace- Glam Grab

Photography by Shutterberry

This outfit is totally fun and flirty! Perfect for a wedding, church, dinner out, and many more occasions. Any chance I get to wear my pink cap toe heels I'm happy :) This skirt has a great floral print to it, and its a little longer in the back- almost a high-low skirt. The heels and necklace work to dress up the chambray shirt a bit so it's the perfect mix of casual and dressy.

Who's ready for Work Wear Thursday where I'll show you how to wear chambray to the office? Wondering how I'll pull it off? Stay tuned!

Don't forget to enter to win a $300 gift card to Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy here!

Linking up with Alison, Savannah and Kelly!

<3 Katie

Chambray Layers

Chambray shirt- Marshalls, Top- Forever 21, Jeans- H&M, Loafers- Primark, Necklace- Luxe Craving, Bracelet- Glam Grab (similar), Watch- Fossil, Bag- Koan

I love the idea of using a Chambray shirt in the place of a cardigan or jacket. Its easy to layer over virtually any outfit. I am really happy with the way it looks with my olive jeggings (these things are super comfy- they have an elastic waistband!). The pop of red from my bag and necklace bring in some color into an otherwise neutral outfit.

 

Enter to win a $300 gift card to Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy here!

 

Linking up with Lauren!

<3 Katie