Sneaks

Coat- c/o Sheinside, Sweater- Gap (similar), Jeans- Loft, Shoes- Asics, Necklace- J.Crew Factory, Sunglasses- Forever 21

I've joined the bandwagon of wearing skinny jeans with sneakers. (Does anyone else call them tennis shoes? For some reason I feel weird saying sneakers.) I hadn't bought a new pair of tennis shoes in so long, but I needed a pair for work recently so I picked up these emerald ones. Looking back, I think I would have preferred a gray or black pair, but I do really like the color of these. I have worn them several times with skinny jeans when I am running out on the weekends with neutral outfits, but they also felt right in a monochrome scheme. Most comfortable errand running outfit ever.

Work Wear: Brighten It Up

Dress- Loft (similar on sale!), Blazer- Primark (similar), Pumps- Forever 21, Necklace- BaubleBar (similar), Belt- Asos, Watch- Fossil

I like to wear more color in the warmer months, but this black sheath dress is my favorite and I was determined to style it for summer. The best way to brighten up black is to add color to it! (kind of a no-brainer...) I chose to add my mint blazer on top to make my black dress more summer appropriate. The leopard pumps also add a fun touch. These heels are seriously so comfy! Another great Forever 21 find, of course. I added another pop of color with the lavender belt to mimic the purple color in my necklace.

Another idea to spice up a black sheath dress for summer? Add a bright button up underneath, and coordinating belt on top! I'm dying to try this with my teal gingham shirt.

Linking up with Fashion and Faith Bloggers, Tara, Bethany and Meghan for Three-fer Thursday, and Agi! 

<3 Katie

Spring Uniform: Peplum and Skinnies

Top- Forever 21, Jeans- Zara (similar), Flats- similar, Sunglasses- Forever 21, Necklace- Express

Top- Limited (similar), Flats- Zara, Necklace- BaubleBar (similar), Sunglasses- similar

If I had to pick a go-to outfit, it would have to be skinny jeans and a peplum top. Last week I posted an similar outfit- a cream peplum with lavender floral skinnies. Here are two more variations on my "spring uniform," which both include my mint skinnies of course! I think a peplum top is a great shape on a lot of different body types, and it definitely helps to cover a bulky midsection.

Linking up with Lauren!   

<3 Katie

Monochrome

Blouse- Forever 21, Jeans- Charlotte Russe, Heels- Zara, Bag- Francesca's, Necklace- Glam Grab (similar), Sunglasses- Forever 21

Blouse- Zara (similar), Jeans- Zara (similar), Wedges- Banana Republic (similar), Necklace- Forever 21 (similar)

Linking up with Amy, Amber, Christina, Tara, Bonnie, and Kristen!

<3 Katie

Work Wear: Mirrored Florals

Blazer- Primark (similar), Dress- H&M (similar here, here), Heels- Marshall's (similar), Necklace- Forever 21, Earrings- Aldo, Bracelet- Glam Grab (similar)

Mirrored prints are very on trend, especially florals. I got this dress on sale at H&M for $15 right after Christmas. Pairing it with my mint blazer makes it perfect for work, but I could easily wear it for any dressier occasion.

<3 Katie

Yellow and Mint

Top- Forever 21, Jeans- Zara (similar), Sandals- Target (similar), Necklace- BaubleBar (similar), Watch- Fossil, Chain Bracelet- Glamour Me Jewels

A few weeks ago, I saw a girl in a yellow tee and mint jeans and I had an "I must recreate that" moment. So I paired this cute lace tee with my mint jeans and called it good! I must say I really like this color combo, but I never would have put this together had I not seen it on someone else first.

I styled a look for Ada's Birthday Blog Party. Check it out at Elegance and Mommyhood!

Linking up with Kayla!

<3 Katie

Spring Brights

Top- Forever 12, Jeans- Zara, Booties- Wanted, Purse- Target, Necklace- Forever 21 (similar), Earrings- Target (in stores), Yellow Bracelet- eBay, Mint Link Bracelet- Glamour Me Jewels, Bangle- Forever 21, Watch- Fossil

As soon as I saw this color combo on Hello Fashion, I knew I was going to be a copycat. And I won't lie to you, I went out and bought that yellow bag the day I wore this outfit since I didn't have enough yellow accessories (you'll see soon that I have the same bag in hot pink...haha). There is just something about hot pink and mint for spring that I am LOVING! And the pop of yellow...so creative. What do you think of it?

Since you're getting to see more close ups now, you may have noticed I have quite a few piercings, including 3 cartilage, tragus, rook, and nose, along with my earlobes. The nose came first my sophomore year of college and I suddenly became addicted to piercings. I like to wear dainty jewelry in all of them, of course. We're going for girly, not goth. Now that I've had my nose pierced for five and a half years, I sometimes wonder if I'll ever take it out. It's basically a permanent fixture!

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Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

<3 Katie