dressy casual

top:  Loft and similar here | vest: Old Navy and similar here | boyfriend jeans: Big Star and similar here | shoes: BCBGeneration and similar here | watch: Michael Kors and love this one | necklace: Topshop | sunnies: Ralph

I found this lace peplum top during holiday and wore the heck out of it. When it started to get warmer  I was excited to wear my linen and light weight cotton - I hadn't noticed this lace peplum top for awhile. Then I thought - how can I make this wintery favorite a fun pick for summer? So, I played it up with some casual pieces to down play the dressy feel. 

What wintery pieces would like to wear now?

xo,

cait

spots

shirt: J.Crew | skirt: Loft | shoes: Marshall's | Necklaces: Etsy and J.Crew | sunnies: Blue7 | purse: Franchesca's | rings: David Yurman and vintage Tiffany

This was an outfit inspired by this pin.

What outfits inspire you?

xo,

cait

b&w for summer

shirt: J.Crew | skirt: Target | shoes: BCBGeneration | purse: Francesca's | earrings: Francesca's | necklace: J.Crew Factory | sunglasses: Blue Seven exact pair here | rings: David Yurman, Chevron Rings, Midi Rings

This has been a great summer - full of tons of adventures. Now we are back in KC to enjoy the rest of the summer. This an easy outfit for the summer - with light cotton fabrics. I am obsessed with breezy fabrics to keep my cool in the summer heat.

What's your favorite look for the summer heat?

xo,

cait

adventures lately

My sweetheart and I took a fun trip to explore Chicago to celebrate two years of marriage. 

We made it to the Bean on the first day - which I loved! We went to Lincoln Park and explored the Zoo! Such a gorgeous place.

We both agreed that the Second City performance we saw was the highlight of our trip. The jokes were absolutely hilarious I'm still laughing - no really, I am. haha

My sweet sister and I went to the Beyonce concert!!!!! It was an event of a lifetime! And I couldn't have spent the night with a better gal!

I mean, it's Beyonce, she's the queen. Her show was absolutely perfect with more outfit changes than I could keep count of. Incredible.

The outfit for the Beyonce concert. I had to make Beyonce proud. 

Kev and I got to spend the 4th with our families back in OK. It was so nice to cook and play games with everyone.

This was my 4th of July outfit. I finally got the sock bun to work! And it's perfect for summer time when it's too hot to wear your hair down. It looks so chic, it's great!

Isn't this fruit bouquet gorgeous? My talented mama made this for the 4th. And boy was it yummy!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

xo,

cait

suited up

suits: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

I've been fascinated with matchy suits for women this spring season. It is such an interesting mix of a classic men's wear look with such feminine prints is an incredible look. It's a way to take a gorgeous blazer in your favorite print and then grab the pants to match and you are good to go. I loved these looks that I found on pinterest - check out all my pins.

Would you try this look?

xo

cait

mirrored effect

mirrored effect by gussiedupblog featuring knee high dresses

social things

It's been a fun few weeks lately! I've been all over the place lately. You can always keep up with me on Instagram. I am always posting my life's moment daily.

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Thanks for following along! This is a fun way to show the outfits that I usually just dream about. It's fun to share my ideas, and inspire women to dress in a way that makes them feel gussied up!

xo,

cait