TheKatChronicles

You can't take the city out of the girl....

2012-08-22T10:45:00.000-07:00

I've been back in Alabama for about 2 weeks and back in classes since last week. I've been getting all settled back in so there haven't been any posts! I know I promised to get back into my regular posting and I will...as soon as it's cool enough to actually wear normal clothes. It's been so hot that I can't wear anything cute because I just sweat all day (not to mention the sprinting I have to do just to get to classes on time). Meanwhile here's a tiny look into my first apartment!

{The ever-elusive dress form is from Hobby Lobby}

{Makeup organization from The Container Store & trays from HomeGoods}

{Our mantle with twinkle lights from Target & our movies}

Tell me about, stud...

2012-07-28T17:48:00.001-07:00

Everybody's on the diy studding trend, it's super fun & a quick fix to out-dated or plain jane clothes! I ordered a pack on Etsy & it took no time at all! Here's some pics from my day with the bestie (:

Maxi skirt & Vest: F21

Summer Hiatus

2012-07-26T05:53:00.000-07:00

As I might have mentioned a few times, I nanny so I pretty much dress like a personal trainer when I'm at work. So I took a little break, but I get back to school next weekend so I'll be back before you know it! I have tons of things to post, a little bit of my summer, my new apt (!!!), and outfits once school starts again! Stay tuned loves, xoxo KG

I Voted

2012-05-19T07:38:00.001-07:00

Today is my dad's election for district chairman in our area, so I bought out my new dress from F21 (: Once again here's the tribal/90's print trend coming in & they're kind of my favorites of the moment (if you haven't noticed...) Lovin' it. This weekend you'll get another post about my church and tomorrow my sissy comes home for the 1st time in just about a year!!! I've got to road-trip to pick her up so there will be plenty of pics to share (: Happy shopping, xoxo KG

Sick days

2012-05-18T14:45:00.001-07:00

Today was a sick day, but I JUST threw myself together to get dinner and then work a little later. Here's my Tobi shirt, these chiffon shirts are super in & great for summer. They're flowy, so easy to throw on & make any outfit uber cute! These earrings were kind of a throwback for me, because my mom had some I used to wear in middle school but they were elephants. They've very 80s but I love them. Happy shopping, xoxo KG!

High of 85!

2012-05-16T10:42:00.001-07:00

Today is GORGEOUS. No other word to describe it. We've had rain for the past 3 days so this is a great break! This is my new midi dress from F21, super cheap & they have 3 colors, go grab 'em! Also, my new Sam Edelman sandals...obsessed. Happy shopping, xoxo KG!

Everything that I could find online for yall is right here; Dress & sandals

{Necklace is H&M and sunglasses are F21}

Love Kate Spade quotes!

Here's the tote, but in a different color/phrase, they ran out of the "Eat Cake" one!

Comfy can still be chic

2012-05-12T10:15:00.001-07:00

Today I'm not feeling so hot, but I've got to meet w/ a friend and babysit all day after...so I had to pull myself together. You already know Maxi's are my go-to, and why not? They're so comfy & cute! This dress is just the thing I needed for today, and you can still dress them up and make them super chic! My entire outfit today os from F21, happy shopping loves! Coxo KG!

Layering Maxis.

2012-05-09T13:03:00.001-07:00

Here's another way of wearing crop-tops -- layering them over dresses! I have no idea why maxi dresses are popular in warmer weather (seems like it should be the opposite) but I love them! They're my summer go-tos (: and layering a cute crop-top over your favorite maxi makes for a whole new look! I searched for my sandals so that I could put a link up here for yall, but apparently they don't make them anymore? I searched DSW & Steve Madden and no one had them, which is a shame because they're the most comfortable ones I've ever owned! My dress is Nordstom Rack and of course my shirt is F21, happy shopping, xoxo KG!

Met Ball

2012-05-09T12:45:00.000-07:00

The Met Ball is usually the event where celebs can get away with wearing crazy, more artsy outfits...but just because they can get away with a little more doesn't mean we'll let anything slide. Let's take a look at some of my favorites

The lovely Sofia in Marchesa *drooool*

Gisele in Givenchy, gorgeously fitted and structured

My favorite power couple Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake in Prada & Tom Ford

(could she BE anymore perfect?)

Something about this DVF on Lea Michelle...it flows gorgeously on her & the color is FAB

I'm a sucker for the sheer long skirts with a mini underneath, just like Marion Cotillard in this Dior number

Every girl in her early 20's should look to Emma Roberts for inspration. This Escada dress is amaze.

Love this almost neon, structed Versace dress January is rocking.

{Now onto my not-so-favorites}

My dear, dear Emma Stone...you hit such a good streak last award season, but you look like a 4 year-old in this Lanvin dress. (And your hair ain't helping either)

Normally I wouldn't even waste my breath on Kristen Stewart because I cannnnnnot stand her, but this deserved some words. This Balenciaga dress is terrible. And so was your shoe choice.

Boots, Bangs & Baubles

2012-05-06T11:37:00.001-07:00

I'm in love with all things nautical. Little anchor appliques, stripes, navy, red, you name it. These long, dripping jeweled, statement necklaces are all the rage. There are people on Etsy making their own versions of the JCrew necklace that started it all, but I opted for the cheaper version from H&M. I love my belts, but all of the ones I tried just had something a little off, so I took a navy ribbon belt from a shirt-dress I have! Now I'm a southern girl, my family's from Texas and I got to school in Alabama, so I LOVE my cowboy boots. I wear them with jeans, shorts and dresses...and they just add a little "umph" to any outfit. Little sassiness, little flirty, people know girls with boots on aren't to be messed with (; Happy shopping, xoxo KG

The dress is from Gap and the necklace can't be bought online, but I'll post some more options below!

Necklace options from JCrew and Etsy

Floral & Lace

2012-05-05T12:13:00.001-07:00

I think it's obvious I've become obsessed with that lace crop-top I posted last week. I told yall I bought two, and here's the black one. I think this top makes any outfit instantly chic, I get loads of compliments whenever I wear it and girls tell me they're envious of my style. This top just adds a little something, and since high-waisted skirts are kind of my signature look...it's perfect! Happy shopping, xoxo KG! Here's the top again and I can't find my skirt online, but here's another option!

Vintage & Cut-outs

2012-05-02T12:47:00.002-07:00

In case you haven't noticed, high-waisted jean shorts are coming back into style. Now I'm a curvy girl, but I'm not gonna shy away from some styles I want to try just because of that! Loving this new top I literally just got in the mail from Tobi (I can't find it online anymore) and my shorts are from Urban Outfitters! UO has tons of vintage Levi's that they've cut to make high-waisted shorts, I've been on the hunt for a good pair, and if you are too UO's the place to go! Happy Shopping, xoxo KG!

White House Correspondents Dinner.

2012-05-02T11:32:00.001-07:00

Let's talk celebs. I'm probably the biggest follower of all celeb news, I love to know the latest, be in on what's going on, who's wearing who, and who's dating who. Now every year DC has a fantastic celeb filled event called the White House Correspondents Dinner and everyone who's anyone is always there. This year I was less than thrilled with most of the outfits that I saw, so let's take a peek. These are listed in order from least favorite to best dressed (for me).

LiLo could've worked on the tailoring a little bit better...

I'm thinking that much boob isn't really apporpriate for the WH Rosario...

Poor Ginny's getting swallowed by this eco-friendly H&M gown (nice effort...)

Zooey, you know I love you & your quirkiness, but have we never heard of hemming a dress?

Lovely Reese in her baby-bump friendly number

Hot mama Sofia can do no wrong in my eyes, she always looks flawless

Fashion forward Eva looking sleek with her black pumps, also opted for a shorter dress

Miss Effie continues with her stunning gown choices, she's done no wrong since all the Hunger Games premieres!

And my best-dressed for the night, Kate Hudson! This is what movie starts should look like.

Sunday Fun-day

2012-04-29T15:23:00.001-07:00

I hit the jackpot at F21 yesterday, this lace crop-top is the EPITOME of Spring/Summer 2012! It was such a steal that I got it in black & cream (: They also had cute bandeaus (which are so hard to find) for $3!!! So I snagged one for under tanks or my crop-tops! Love love love this outfit & I got a purple flower print skirt for my black lace shirt. Super excited to show yall soon! Everything I'm wearing is from F21, except my Steve Madden sandals. And this necklace. Can we talk about THAT for a second? It look so high-end but it was less than $10! Holy wow it's my new favorite item. Happy shopping, xoxo KG!

Top and Skirt

Boho Chic

2012-04-28T14:41:00.001-07:00

Today was a really chilly spring day, and when I don't want to be constrained to jeans all day I choose a maxi & layer! It's cozy and cute! My dress and necklace are from F21, my sweater is from Old Navy & my sandals are Sam Edelman (who I ADORE)! Happy shopping, xoxo KG!

Style Spotlight: Kelly Kapowski

2012-04-23T09:34:00.000-07:00

"What goes around, comes around" is definitely the case with fashion right now. And the queen of the 90's, none other than Kelly Kapowski (Tiffani Amber Thiessen) from Saved By The Bell, is the perfect example. Crop tops, bandeaus, high-waisted pants and floral jeans galore...dig 'em out from your closets cause they're baaaack! Now, being a child growing up in the 90's, obviously all of my old clothes are way too little for me so I'll have to do my vintage shopping elsewhere. It's actually a little scary to me just how many things from the 80's and 90's are coming back into fashion right now. Neon, oversized clothes with leggings, sportswear, and the swimsuit hybrid to name a few.

Alright, now lets find some deals in the stores! Here are some crop-tops and floral jeans I found online, happy shopping xoxo KG!

F21 Totally 90s Section

F21

Delias

F21

Delias

Tribal Deals!

2012-04-22T15:47:00.002-07:00

So as I mentioned in my last post, tribal is huge this season. Did you get that? Tribal is HUGE. So I've done some digging in some of my favorite stores to find yall some of the cutest tribal outfits! Alright lets get to it!

The far left is from Tobi
The middle one is the one I'm wearing in my last post from F21
And then the last one is from Target
Hope this made your lives a little easier! Happy shopping, xoxo KG!

Tribal!

2012-04-21T15:18:00.001-07:00

Hey lovelys! This tribal trend that's been popping up is definitely one of my faves & I just got this dress from F21! Love a good midi-styled-anything & of course blue (: It's super comfortable & I've gotten sooo many compliments today and it's the first time I've ever worn it! Run out and grab it our something like it. Tonight or tomorrow there will be a post showing you some cheap tribal outfits from different stores! So stay tuned, happy shopping xoxo KG!

Beauty Haul.

2012-04-20T07:51:00.001-07:00

So I'm a little lax on the outfit of the day thing because I've gotten back into my work out routine so when I'm at work I'm doing some Pilates and then hitting up the gym straight after. So I promise I'll load up this weekend on lots of my new outfits (: But this package from Sephora literally JUST came in the mail & I'm super stoked! I got the new Smashbox BB Cream, Urban Decay Lip Junkie lip gloss & Soap & Glory Lotion. Bb Cream is the newest thing in makeup & came over here from Asia! It's supposed to perfect, prime, protect, conceal, moisturize ANNND control oil! I'm so excited to try this for the summer instead of wearing my full foundation! It also has 35 SPF so it's a summer must-have! Now the lip gloss I got a mini trial size with my Naked 2 palette & it's minty and never stays sticky after it wears off! I have oily skin & I read about the Soap & Glory lotion in Seventeen Magazine so I decided to try it! It's supposed to absorb the ioil underneath your makeup to keep you shine free! Happy shopping, xoxo KG!

Christmas in April!

2012-04-18T09:08:00.001-07:00

So when I got to work I had some major haul waiting for me!!! All my clothes from F21 came in & here's a sneak-peek. I'll post pics up with the new stuff on later! Happy shopping, xoxo KG!

Hi-low

2012-04-15T14:02:00.001-07:00

I don't know how I feel about hi-low dresses/skirts but I'm kinda liking this one. I usually give them the more affectionate nickname of "mullet dresses" so you might see me use that later on. But I got several compliments on this one today! Dress is Nordstrom Rack and shoes are Bandalino! Happy shopping, xoxo KG!

Haul!

2012-04-14T19:44:00.001-07:00

I had some time to kill in between babysitting jobs so OF COURSE I went shopping (: I went to Nordstrom Rack & came out with some of Spring's biggest trends. Mint, cut-outs & capped shoes! These wedges are super cute & I figured I'd wear them a lot in the future for job interview types events when I have to be more professional than fashionista (; More hauls to come because I went on an online shopping binge at F21! Happy shopping, xoxo KG!

Happy White Pants Season!

2012-04-10T09:35:00.001-07:00

I usually use Easter as the official start of "white pants season", so if you don't have any you better run out and get some! I got mine at Nordstrom Rack & I love them, I paired it with a shirt from World Market that my mom put in my Easter basket (: Before I remembered I had bought some, I tried on this outfit with my skinny jeans so that's what the other picture is. Happy shopping, xoxo KG

Getting Thrifty

2012-04-09T16:15:00.001-07:00

Like I mentioned in my long-winded post, my friend Whitney was in town & we got a little crafty! Her blog is awesome & she has tons of DIY projects (RootedinHisgrace.blogspot)! So we went to Habitat for Humanity & found this great cabinet for my apartment in Auburn, that would be perfect above my toilet! We got it for $15 when one like it would've been close to $100 in regular stores. This whole project costed $15 because her family already had the perfect black paint! It's not totally finished, we're going to put wallpaper on the inside & then I'll hang some hooks for my styling tools inside! So here's some pictures from my weekend (: xoxo KG

Easter.

2012-04-09T16:08:00.001-07:00

Easter is always a great service at my church & it's always been one of my favorites. This Easter, however, was bittersweet...we lost our church to the Episcopal so we'll have to leave the building soon. I won't get bogged down with all the details, but it was hard to say the least. So I had a fabbbulous weekend because my best friend I've known since freshman year of high school was home for 2 days! One of our favorite things to do together is get crafty, so we hit up Habitat for Humanity & random thrift stores! I'll save that for the next post but here's my Easter outfit, Cynthia Rowley dress, Nordstrom Rack sweater!