kcfw: sunday look

jacket: bcbg (old) similar here | top: ruby rouge similar here | jeans: loft | earrings: j.crew (sold out) | sandals: justfab (sold out) similar here

the vibe of the sunday show at kansas city fashion week is a lot like the vibe at work on a friday. it's much more chill and easy going than a monday (packed with meetings), ya know what i mean. so after rocking this fab look for the saturday show i wanted to wear something a little more casual but put together. i don't know what it is about fall, but i just always feel a lot more inclined to wear neutrals (like all the time). that's what i love about this look, the neutrals. the tan jacket, with a cream blouse, and black jeans, super simple and chic. which is exactly how i wanted to feel. and i loved that i could rock these sandals one last time before fall. oh and these earrings are killer (literally can only wear them for a few hours, but who cares), i love what a statement they make. i was drawn to these earrings because of the tortoise shell and the size of them, i mean, what in the world do you need these big of earrings for anyways. who am i kidding with the word need. these were a must. the same thing goes for these earrings as it goes for this look, i would totally wear it again and again and again. i could easily wear this look with boots and a scarf for a fun fall transition outfit. don't cha think!? what are your favorite neutral pieces to wear? and yes you can say black and white (it's what i was thinking anyways).

xo,

cait

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kcfw: saturday shows recap

yayyyy! the saturday show recap is here! i have to say i was pretty amazed by all the designers, but wm couture, lauren bander (duh), and l.o.d. stole the show for me. check out my favorite looks from their collections!

the wm couture show was inspired by men's wear and i adored every look. i love these cream pants with the suspenders, and pin-up inspired top. and the dress below i may have sent out a tweet about how i need to own this. i mean, that back detail is just amazing. it's so precious.

these gowns were impeccably tailored i couldn't get over it! the black dress with the sweet little red bow and buttons i just could't get over it. and the pockets and volume of the skirt - brilliant. oh and don't even get me started on how amazing these dream of a cream (weddingish) dress is below. it moved beautifully on the runway, and then bam, pleats of men's wear shirt fabric. totally unexpected, and i loved it. all in all it was a pretty fantastic presentation.

lb by lauren bander was amazing of course. i adored her parisian theme and loved the head bands and dark smokey eyes for each look. the tulle and maxi skirts, had to be my favorite pieces from her line. she has great style to pull together such great line like this. 

see what i mean, i love this tulle skirt!!

now, i just need a place to wear this! 

and the last show of the day was from another favorite of mine - l.o.d. the black and white looks with the perfectly mastered pieces were perfect on the runway. i want this black suit in a bad way. isn't it gorgeous!

i mean, aren't her designs simply amazing! 

i loved getting to see such beautifully made pieces during the saturday show. i would wear any of these pieces in a minute. wouldn't you? i'm so glad they were inspired to create such gorgeous pieces that you can actually wear every day. maybe not how they styled the looks for the runway (but they are so gorgeous who cares) but you can definitely take pieces from each look and find a piece in your wardrobe you can wear to achieve an inspired look, from these looks. i'm inspired to wear my cream pants (normally worn during the holidays) with a crisp gingham shirt from the wm couture show. lauren bander has inspired me to wear more tulle and eye shadow for sure. but for an outfit, i love a great aline black skirt paired with a great gray sweater. and l.o.d. has inspired me to color block with my favorite colors, black and white. lol how do these looks inspire you? what look would actually wear?

xo,

cait

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kcfw: saturday look

dress: hm | blazer: bcbg (old) similar here | pumps: mass st. shop but similar here | 

bag: vintage similar here | earrings: j.crew 

this dress i'm in love with. i found it at hm on the plaza and almost died when i saw that the price tag was $39. i couldn't believe it. the fitted waist and flared pleated hem line is adorable. i couldn't wait to wear it. i through on my trusty bcbg blazer, black sandals, and my grand mother's vintage clutch to bring the whole look together. oh and i literally bought these earrings like 30 minutes after buying this dress, and didn't even realize they went together so nicely. was pretty stoked, when i noticed that they basically matched - i wouldn't shut up about it. don't you love when you feel super put together? it really just makes your plans that much more enjoyable.

see ya tomorrow with a recap of saturday's show. 

and don't forget to enter the giveaway for holiday mart tickets here!

xo,

cait

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holiday mart ticket giveaway

you all know how i love to shop, right!? well today i'm here to tell you all about one special shopping event that is close to my heart, holiday mart! as a member of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri i'm on the holiday mart retail committee (so fitting right!?). that's right, i got to help pick the retailers that would show at our biggest fundraiser. i can tell you it will be an amazing weekend full of wonderful vendors selling goods ranging from food, clothing, beauty, home decor, to health and wellness. holiday mart will be october 16th - 19th at bartle hall. there's literally something for everyone on your list! 

what i love about holiday mart is that we are able to raise about $500,000 from the ticket sales alone and about 85% (that's a ton of $) is reinvested into kansas city charities. the first holiday mart was in 1987 and since then it has raised close to $9 million for the kc community and the projects that support the Junior League's mission of promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving our community. each year holiday mart brings in more than 22,000 shoppers - pretty amazing right!?

i was pretty stoked when they asked if i wanted to giveaway 3 sets of 2 single day tickets! heck yes!! so if you win, you'll have a ticket for your friend to go with you! it's such a great event, you are going to love it! i went last year for the first time and fell in love with everything about it. the food, drinks, vendors, staff, and goodies. i think i knocked out like all of my holiday shopping in one day. i'm excited to see muchana (i can't wait to see what hats and scarfs they bring to the show), lily dawson (i met her last year and fell in love with her jewels), dillard's (cool), and cherry republic (i literally could eat a bag of these sour cherries in one sitting). what retailer are you excited to shop?

to win tickets, enter the rafflecopter below! in case you don't win, don't worry you can pick up tickets at  price chopper and order them online! oh and last year i was unsure of where to park, but parked in the west bottoms lot and the hallmark lot (yes i went multiple days, i just had to go back for more). we've got shuttles that bring you to your car that run constantly! it's pretty wonderful! and there's valet and lots all over the place. 

be sure to let me know if you have any questions and good luck! 

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xo, 

cait

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shopbop: coats

i'm loving the fact that it is october (not sure how though, wasn't july just yesterday?) and fall is basically in full sweep. i wanted to put together a fun little post about my favorite coat styles right now! 

first up i've got the classic black coat. if you don't have a black long coat, it's a must and you gotta get one. 

second was a trend that popped up last year that i'm still digging a lot, the plaid coat. you know this girl loves a good print, and what better than a bring fun plaid!? are you with me here?

third, is the pastel coat. i adore this light blue one and there's a few pastel coats roaming around too. i'm a fan of the irony of this trend. coats are for fall, pastels are for spring, and well, why not just mix them up and put them together. it's a great way to feel fresh in the dark chillier months for sure. 

and lastly the color block coat. i'm digging this one from madewell, and just love the statement it creates. the tan and black are classics that you will be able to wear with anything. 

and you can find all the best coats at shopbop. duh!

what is your favorite style of coat? i'd love to hear about it!

xo,

cait

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kcfw: friday show recap

architexture kicked off kansas city fashion week with a boom. the messy top knots with the deep maroon lip for the sateen feminine looks was everything. i literally died for every look of this show. the black belts pulling all the looks together, to the pops of yellow, were amazing. i mean, a glamourous yellow maxi skirt, what's not to love right? and the hair and make up i would do any day. i love a messy top know done right. so what's your take away - you can totally rock a i woke up like this hair style with a look of all neutrals (black jeans, gray top) and a pop of color (yellow earrings). no really. that's the beauty of neutrals, they are neutral, and go with everything. easy right!? no go try it and let me know what you think 

the mod looks brought by tomboy design studio by laura mcgrew were so updated that i felt like i could rock these looks now and not feel like i was wearing a costume from the 60's. you know what i mean!? there was a great homage to that era with the accessories, but the actual garments were very of the moment. the black and white ensemble was one to remember, and i adore that necklace. it's fab right!? the high low long sleeve red and white top is adorable, i want to wear it now. and the last look, a mixed print that includes black and white stripes, i done for. this show ruled, and i loved it so much! now i need to go find some 60's inspired accessories to rock with my mixed print outfits. 

the darling of the hour ms. kate walz showed one killer line. the first look a fitted (i think i need it) dress with a dramatic ruffled cape and the last look, a zac posen inspired white gown with an amazing green hand portrait painted on the torso, were my favorite looks of the show. both looks are so different but are totally rememberable. i couldn't stop thinking about either of them. i adored simplicity of the navy dress paired with the glamorous cape. and the construction of the white dress was simply breath taking. now, how do i get my hands on the navy dress. 

i met with alicia janesko of alicia janesko caftans & resort wear last thursday at the trunk show and really adore her and the fast that she's from kc! her designs are amazing and i want the one she is wearing during her final walk, that shimmer, was amazing. she is so talented! oh and those head dresses, she totally made them. i can't even begin to explain how amazing they all were. so delicate and perfect for each look. her whole line had a great feel to it! now how to rock a caftan in the fall…leather jacket, tights, and booties. are you with me?

to wrap up the friday night show - heidi herrman totally killed it! can we talk about the flattering 50's vibe i am feeling in this collection. talk about flattering and fun! oh and that printed yellow and blue skirt, oh i mean shorts, yes shorts! i died over them. like literally i want to wear them right now. i love how flowy they are just amazing! i adored this collection because it all looked like it morphed from the 1950's to modern day. and all with out missing a beat, and totally appropriate for today! i would definitely rock these looks - remind you of modcloth, anyone? i'm totally digging it!

i absolutely loved getting so sit front row with my blogging babes and with my babe. it was pretty wonderful getting to have him by my side this weekend. i got to watch the shows and actually watch the shows, while he snapped away. a huge thank you to the kansas city fashion week team for all of their amazing work to pull off such an amazing event! i loved every minute of it! stay tuned for kcfw outfits and recaps too!

xo,

cait

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