the windy city

sweater: sheinside (old) but similar here | jeans: shopbop ℅ | booties: madewell | tote: windsor (sold out)| tank: vintage but similar here | necklace: j.crew factory (old) similar here | rings: vintage tiffany's and david yurman 

spending time in chicago last weekend was absolutely amazing. we shopped til we dropped, attended an amazing blog conference, and explored the city. it was an amazing weekend to just enjoy life. don't you just love those moments when you can just look around and just be in awe. that's how this weekend felt. sure we may have gotten lost for a bit on the way to the john hancock building and walked past our final destinations a few times, but hey that's exploring a new city is all about, right!? for our last day in chicago i knew i wanted to wear something "practical" around down. so opted for my favorite jeans, vintage gray tank and fun geometric print cardigan. i accessorized the look with a glitzy statement necklace, gray suede booties, and my go-to black tote. i'm obsessed with the colors and print of this cardigan and loved getting to wear it around the windy city. it was just perfect for the fall temps. and these jeans - i practically live in them. they are a mid rise jean and the wash is to die for. they are so comfortable i should probably buy another pair because i ail be seriously upset if these babies ever fall apart. what are your favorite jeans, and do you think i'm nuts for wanting to buy another pair!? or do you totally agree the love buying two pairs too!? 

xo, 

cait

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moments of chic

dress: piperlime ℅ | moto jacket: lucca (old) similar here | pumps: piperlime ℅ | bag: shopbop ℅ | tights: target (old) similar here| necklaces: jcrew (old) similar here and here | belt: banana republic (old) similar here | rings: tiffany's and david yurman 

i'm kind of in love with this amazing greylin dress i just absolutely adore it. first, the tulip draped skirt and second the halter neckline are to die for. like my bday is this weekend (in case your forgot) and this baby needs to be worn on the town! also loving these fab suede pointed toe pumps too! i just love the way they feel when they are on. they've got a lot of cushion (that i wasn't expecting) but totally loved it, duh. btw they do run a half size small, so order a half size bigger than you normally would. i always wear a 9, so i was a little freaked when a 9.5 showed up on my door step. but they fit just right! love that! for this look i wanted to funk it up a bit, so i added my favorite bomber jacket, rebecca minkoff cross body turned clutch (took off the strap), leopard belt, and favorite long necklaces. i knew the long necklaces would pair nicely next to this dramatic neckline, and who can resist a little but of leopard, right? oh and i thought it would be fun to wear this look two ways, with and without black tights! tights are my favorite thing to put on with a dress in fall and winter, but also really liked the look with out the tights too! options baby! loving the weather right now and am ready to celebrate the royals baby! world series here we come! check out some great royals outfit here (see anybody you know)!? on that note - who is going and can i tag along (and bring my babe, of course)!?

xo,

cait

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gbs x chi

shirt: j.crew factory | skirt: j.crew | booties: madewell | necklace: j.crew factory 

bracelets: j.crew, stella and dot, j.crew (sold out) similar here | rings: david yurman, vintage tiffany's

if you follow me on instagram you might have noticed that i went to the go blog social conference in chicago over the weekend. it was an amazing weekend spent shopping until we literally dropped, eating lots of pizza, making new friends, and learning tons of great new blogging tips. i love getting to connect with so many women who are inspiring and are empowering each other to chase after their dreams and give advise and tips on how to do it. pretty amazing right!? this journey has been a blast and one of the craziest things i've done, and hearing wonderful testimonies and stories of what everyone has done to get where they are really encourages me to keep it going. don't you love when you can connect with others like that??

i wanted my outfit for gbsxchi pretty casual but cute. so i packed my trusty madewell booties, and polka dot button down, and now i don't even remember what i packed to wear on bottom. i totally scored this adorable mini wool skirt at j.crew on sale, and knew the color, length, and fit would be perfect for the event. i tossed on my go to arm party, and fun statement necklace, and my new favorite lipstick and i was ready to roll. i can't wait to wear this skirt with tights and booties too! oh, did you score and great deals over columbus day? you know how i love a good deal! 

xo,

cait

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feelin fall

dress: atlar'd state (sold out) similar here | jacket: mavi (vintage) similar here | boots: nine west (old) similar here | belt: banana republic (old) similar here | purse: shopbop c/o | earrings: stella and dot | necklaces: nashelle, stella and dot, dogeared | ring: david yurman 

i found this dress on mega sale at altar'd state a few weeks ago, and couldn't wait to wear it. so when the hubs and i scheduled a group date night out in the river market, i knew exactly what i was going to wear. i added the denim jacket for warmth and to keep the look casual, and i added my tall tan boots to bring the look together. we had an amazing night with some wonderful friends (even if we ended up having dinner at 9:30pm). this city is amazing and i love getting to explore it. where else do you think i should wear this dress?

i had an amazing time at go blog social this weekend in chicago! i adore everyone i got to meet too! stay tuned for some fun posts from the trip! 

annnnnnd thanks to everyone who entered the holiday mart tickets giveaway! i will announce the winners today on instagram and twitter! just a reminder holiday mart is this weekend in kc from oct. 16-19th! want to know more, read about it here! 

xo,

cait

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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 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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kcfw: friday night look

shirt: express (old) similar here and here | skirt: windsor | belt: bcbg (old) similar here  | shoes: dsw (sold out) similar here | earrings: bauble bar | bracelets: j.crew, stella and dot, j.crew | nails: jamberry | ring: david yurman 

sweater: sheinside (old) similar here | pants: j.crew 

this weekend was full of fabulous fashion shows at kansas city fashion week! to kick off the friday night show i was invited by megan from chasing davies along with andrea from style my way and erin from pretty, polished, perfect to meet up at the new halls to get our make up done and have a drink at the new h bar. it was an absolute blast! i got my make up done at the bobbi brown counter and fell in love with the new "smokey nudes" eye shadow palette and the rich lip color lipstick in cosmic raspberry. like i loved it so much i bought the lipstick and wore it the rest of the weekend. it's pretty amazing! it's a really pretty bright fuchsia that made my teeth look super white (awesome). and the smokey nudes are the perfect palette. great deep browns and light nudes with sparkles that can work for day and night! 

after we got our make up done we got all dressed up and headed over to the h bar for a complimentary cocktail. i had a glass of rose and the girls sipped on champagne! we gabbed about our blogs and a few tips and tricks we've all learned along the way. i really love getting to chat with my blogger babes about well, pretty much anything. 

okay can we talk about my look for a moment. i totally had two different looks pulled together for this weekend with the white blouse paired under a dress, and this tulle skirt paired with a crop top (too boxy on). that i decided why not go with a totally classic look with the white button and tulle skirt together! i love the way this look came together. when in doubt go with a classic combo. my favorites black and white. i loved how i felt in this look, totally chic and confident! oh and if you've every just for a second thought about buying a tulle skirt (who really needs a reason, right!?). the one i'm wearing is only $35. yep. oh and it comes in a few other colors too! you should definitely grab one, and just wait for the right moment to wear it. that's what i did! haha 

hoped you loved this look! stay tuned for lots more fun kcfw recaps this week!

xo,

cait

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