back to school style with shopbop

so i know that i'm not is school anymore (sad face) and my 10 year high school reunion is just around the corner, but i love back to school fashion. i think i love it because my grandma and i would always go pick out my back to school clothes together and would just have a ball! and since shopbop put together a great list of back to school styles i thought i put together a fun wish list of back to school pieces i wish i had too. 

1. a classic pair of dark wash skinny jeans are a must. this pair is the paige hoxton that i need in my closet asap

2. a huge tote for your laptop and books (okay i mean magazines) this one is the tory burch kerrington shopper and dying over the print on print 

3. who doesn't love an oversized tee? this one is madewell and would look so great under a classic black blazer

4. a fab printed iphone case, duh. this rifle paper co. one is a no brainer

5. a classic pair of aviators. my always forever fav the original rayban 

6. the trend for fall i'm dying to try, the black jeans with the ripped knee. this pair from res denim is my fav so far

7. rose gold watch. i'll take this one from kate spade any day of the week

8. okay tory burch has done it. a stripe and leopard scarf, genius. i literally would wear this everyyyydayyyy

9. short good lookin' leather boots. this pair from frye is what i'm talkin' about

10. kind of loving these jackets with mixed materials. love that sweatshirty sleeve and removable hood with the vegan leather body to create such a cool jacket for fall 

what's your favorite piece?

xo,

cait

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booties at shopbop

so last week's tres chic post was all about three ways to style booties right now, and today i thought i would show you my favorites at shop bop right now. first of all, i love booties and think they can be worn all the time. the height of the bootie for your build is everything. i have a thicker ankle and know that just like my waist the smallest part should be shown off to be the most flattering look. so for me it's the madewell billie boot. it hits me at my ankle just right. i recommend trying on every pair you can find just to see what looks the best on you and then picking out the right color and fabric. 

i love a good cognac pair for fall and this will look good with any outfit on a red head or a brunette with red undertones in their hair (aka me), it balances out a whole look. you know how i just love a good leopard print and i am loving all of the leopard print booties at shopbop. i adore the thicker heel on the joie "dalton" bootie and the stiletto heel on the joie "lina" leopard pumps. the thicker heel is perfect for more casual outfits, and the stiletto would look perfect with a black fitted pant for a night out. oh and leopard goes with everything! while we're talking about goes with everything - nude does too. i love a nude color bootie for blondes and brunettes with lots of golds in their hair. the nude like the cognac will balance out the whole look. and the chic black pair. nothing beats a beautiful black pair of booties to polish off any look. pair the madewell booties with black tights and a skirt for the perfect fall look. but until then tell me how you plan on rocking this great trend.

xo,

cait

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top 10 at shopbop

1. oh buddy, i sure adore this floral printed suit. for what occasion you ask, hmmm i guess i'd say a girls night out would be perfect for it and these too.  

2. two classics in one, the tortoise and the cat eye, also a super flattering style too. it's a win, win. 

3. the mini mac is my current obsession and i'm pretty smitten over the green hue of this particular one. 

4. this dress, i mean come on. it's perfect and so are these. 

5. these jeans are everything and would look perfect with #7

6. need it. and these too.

7. perfect with vintage shorts and to wear with #5 later

8. umm that tribal print on the back totally updates the classic pump.

9. gingham. done.

10. the simplicity of these babies are stunning. these too.

i've recently starting shopping at shopbop.com and am always impressed by what i find. have you shopped their sale? it's pretty awesome!! and what's your favorite piece from above? do you own any of these pieces? let me know what you are loving.

xo,
cait

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date night outfit

the hubs and i had a great weekend, spent with lots of friends all over KC. i just love the cute little pockets of this town. we spend friday night out south at blue koi and saturday night down town at our wine club cellar and loft. oh and then a wonderful family brunch on sunday. it was definitely one for the books. 

i posted the above outfit on instagram and thought it might be fun to give you the real details of the outfit. check out the links below.

shirt: jcrew (old) but similar here | skirt: piperlime | booties: madewell | necklace: ruby rouge | bracelet: lily dawson designs | purse: tory burch | tights: target

i just ordered the skirt from piperlime and was so excited to wear it. i wanted to show off my waist and therefore picked a fitted top to tuck into the skirt. then needed the go to black tights and booties to set the proportions, add a some gorgeous accessories and the look is complete.  

what do you like to wear on date nights!?

xo,

cait

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current obsessions

obsessions by gussiedupblog featuring super skinny jeans

i have some pieces that have been running through my head a lot lately. i was able to grab a chambray dress, pink denim, and fatigue jacket this weekend. i'm also loving the silver flats and gorgeous business card holder. i'm excited to wear all these pieces now and into spring. 

a chambray dress two ways. layered up for now and paired with cute flats for spring. would you rock these looks?

a fatigue jacket worn two ways. the more casual look on the left. i'm sure i will wear this look a ton! a dressier look on the right. how adorable is her skirt?

        

who doesn't remember when cameron wore these salmon colored denim!? i love them now and am excited to wear this color into spring. i love how both of these looks can be worn dressy or casual. will you be wearing pink this spring?

these are the pieces that i am obsessing over, right now. what do you think about these pieces? what are you obsessing over?

xo,

cait

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fall favorites 2013

Here are my favorite pieces for fall 2013.

fall favorites 2013 by gussiedupblog featuring a pink shawl

Here are some great ways to pair my fall favorites together.

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What pieces are you excited to get for fall?

xo,

cait

Falling for fall

Falling for fall by gussiedupblog featuring a black gathered skirt

road trip attire

My roadtrip attire #cutecasual by gussiedupblog featuring j crew skinny jeans

This outfit was created on polyvore account. It's a great place to create looks and see what others are pairing together. I used it here, here and here. 

The hubs and I have been driving all over this great land. We made it home to visit our mamas for Mother's Day and we went to Tennessee to visit the hub's brother and wife. We had a blast with our families! 

xo,

cait