kansas city fashion week look

top: sheinside | skirt: joe fresh (old) but similar here | coat: j.crew (old) but similar here | booties: madewell | purse: j.crew (old) but similar here | necklaces: nashelle and madewell (old) similar here | tights: target 

talk about a go-to top! this feminine little thing is it. it's a great piece to wear to feel a little bit girly and show off your figure. i couldn't wait to wear it to the kansas city fashion week show on sunday! i wanted to dress it up - by wearing this adorable sequin mini. i found mine at jcp and the line is joe fresh (totally love it). on a side note, joe fresh is a canadian brand that is carried at jcp and soon will be shipping direct to the u.s.! holler, then i can get my paws on this adorable top - obsessed! back to this outfit, it was a little snowy the morning of the sunday show at kcfw, so i opted to wear my favorite black tights (these legs weren't quite ready to bare it all) and my madewell booties. then i added a statement necklace and my heart nashelle necklace (i never take it off) and my j.crew green coat to enjoy the show.  

as you are reading this i am attend go blog social! i'm so excited to meet other bloggers and tips to make gussied up even better. to get all in the inside scoop follow me on instagram, twitter, facebook, and pinterest.

and thank you to jana for these photos at union station. this shoot was so fun!

xo,

cait

kansas city fashion week: sunday show recap

although kcfw ended a few weeks ago, i am still loving the shows from sunday. i've collected my favorite looks from all the shows and broke down the design elements that make up each great piece.

i was impressed with this line immediately. from each look i was blown away even more than the last. every look was constructed beautifully and was pulled together to create a cohesive line. i was most impressed with modesty of zohreh zarrabi's collection. she was able to use fabrics and prints to create sophisticated creations without looking like costumes. i can't wait to see what she presents in september.

lb glam showcased killer accessories. the name says it perfectly, glam. the black onesies with black booties, bouffant hair and lashes, lashes, lashes. the best way to show off necklaces, belts, earrings, and bracelets. i was blown away by a very gaga inspired show. 

the sophie hines collection was full of great metallic details, light tulle layers with a hint of lingerie inspired pieces. each look was more unique and perfect from the last. i adored crimped messy hair to the layered jewelry. i would want to wear every piece because of the impeccable construction and design. 

i'm pretty excited to see what these ladies will bring to kcfw this september!

but in the mean time, go blog social is this weekend! i couldn't be more excited. it is my first blogger conference! i'm ready to learn from all the speakers and meet a ton of new bloggers. i can't wait to share with you what i will take away. anyone been to a blogger conference or go blog social and have any tips? feel free to share away.

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xo,

cait

kansas city fashion week: trunk show outfit

top: loft | skirt: piperlime | sandals: bcbgeneration (old) but similar here and here | purse: tory burch | necklace: nashelle and etsy | rings: david yurman and vintage tiffany's

kansas city fashion week hosted a great trunk show at the aia space downtown. the event showcased all the designers with little hints of their current collections (to give a little taste) along with their previous collections too. it was so exciting to see all the clothes and the details up close. i especially loved getting to speak to all the designers. it was very interesting to listen to them speak about their inspiration and how long they've been designing. and a special thank you to lauren from classy and fab girl for the outfit pics!

i created this look for the kcfw event around the skirt. i wanted to pair this skirt with a softer shade to balance out the rich color of the skirt. i pulled out my favorite sandals with a black ankle strap to equal out the look with the black leather bag. i added my go-to monogram necklace to finish off the look. and i am so ready to wear this outfit again, what outfit are you ready to wear again?

xo,

cait

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kcfw: saturday's look

okay, so kcfw kicked off this week and it was absolutely amazing! i mean, it was a full four days of events and shows. i couldn't get enough. the designers were great to meet and finally see all their creations (stay tuned for everything, my favorite designs, designers, and where you can grab their pieces). i was able to meet so many kc bloggers, and i can not wait to hang out again. 

so let's get a little serious, this outfit. i'm pretty partial to it. i wish i could tell you i had this planned out weeks before, but then i would totally be lying to you, and i don't want to do that. i'm gonna keep it real, i totally waited until the morning of, and pulled it together. i knew this vintage midi skirt needed to have a moment i mean i needed to make sure that when i sat down, that i wasn't going to flash a little thigh or anything (that's not cute), right? plus i just love the color. and i was totally ready to rock the new sjp pumps from the dallas trip (yes i wore them, i had too, they're just to pretty). i then paired this structured blazer and fitted top to complete the look. and i was ready for the shows. 

blazer: bcbg (old) but similar here | top: bcbg  (old) but similar here| skirt: vintage but similar here | pumps: sjp | necklace: nachelle | rings: lulu frost

and i almost forgot, the lulu frost rings are sentimental pieces to me. the six and the four are the most meaning full numbers to me, its our wedding date. june 4th will be our third anniversary (too crazy), and i read for the third year you give leather...anyone have a good idea for a present? for leather i am thinking like a belt, watch (gave him one for our wedding), or baseball glove. haha. what would you give?

anyways back to kcfw, keep checking back all week to see my favorite shows and designers. i will let you know where you can find the looks from the runway, i want to know that info too! to insure you don't miss a post subscribe by email and add me on google + too.

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xo,

cait 

kcfw: night one

 

kansas city fashion week kicked off on thursday at stadard style on the plaza with the lauren kathleen designs. the space is great and it was such a fun night. i was so excited to be a part of kcfw this year, i wanted to wear something that showed off my style. 

i created an outfit around this peplum top (who doesn't love a great peplum top), paired it with my baldwin's (splurge, but totally love) and my favorite black blazer(i've had for years and i still love it). i wanted to keep it sassy by wearing my go-to leopard pumps (they've been repaired to stay gorgeous) and my classic tory bag (totally obsessed). 

blazer: bcbg (old) but similar here | peplum top: guess | denim: baldwin | pumps: j.crew (old) but similar here | purse: tory burch | earrings: kendra scott | bracelets: j.crew, j.crew (old), david yurman, and gift | rings: david yurman and vintage tiffany's 

it was a great event and i really felt comfortable in this look, isn't that what it all should be about. when you feel good, you look good! 

stay in the loop on the fashion week festivities with me on instagram and twitter! 

xo,

caitlin

kcfw spring 2014 kick off at standard style

thursday kicked off the spring '14 kcfw festivities and the standard style store opening (after renovations). the store looks so clean, crisp and fresh, i love it. plus the standard beauty bar is packed with gorgeous new products for you to go and try. they have great make up artists ready to help you find your best look. 

laura kathleen showcased her incredible designs at standard on thursday. i was completely blown away by the fabrics and details of every seam. her pieces are completely glamorous, and even machine washable. sounds impossible right? but it's true. laura is super sweet and was so fun to meet me and chat with the fellow bloggers. it was so nice to meet all the wonderful kc bloggers and chat about our favorite pieces. 

here's a little sneak peak of her collection. i can't wait to see the whole collection this on saturday! follow along on my instagram and twitter to catch every moment of the show(s).

ps - how amaze is the light fixture? i'm pretty obsessed. 

the merchandiser in me just loves a good visual - that wall of perfectly stacked denim. absolutely amazing.

the table styling was perfection too. 

meet some of the wonderful ladies from the kcfw kick off event at standard. 

lauren, jana, laura kathleen, morgan 

go check out their blogs if you haven't already! enjoy!

if you haven't grabbed tickets yet you can here! the shows start on saturday at 2:00pm and at 8:00pm at union station, this show will be featuring project runway and project runway all-stars designer laura kathleen. the finale is on sunday at 2pm at union station. 

doesn't the store look amazing!? i can't wait to see all the designs tomorrow. what are you excited to see?

xo,

cait

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