TheUrbanFlamingo

NewYorkFashionWeekFavorites

2012-02-10T10:11:00.000-08:00

What an amazing Fashion Week it has been so far. As I was drooling over the breathtaking collections, I thought I'd share some of my favorites from the past few days. I challenged myself to choose my most favorite outfit from each designer; Chanel being an exception : ]

CeilingPrice

2012-02-09T13:28:00.000-08:00

10 Heels Under $100

Jessica Simpson platform heels
$71 - zappos.com

Sperry Top-Sider sperry top sider boots
$100 - sperrytopsider.com

Jane Norman lace up wedge booties
£45 - janenorman.co.uk

Crown Vintage black wedge sandals
$50 - dsw.com

Platform wedge booties
£35 - bankfashion.co.uk

Jean-Michel Cazabat black booties
$68 - bluefly.com

Steve Madden platform high heels
$65 - stevemadden.com

C Label black booties
$50 - dsw.com

Shoes
379 SEK - nelly.com

Zara shoes
$50 - zara.com

ValentineLooks

2012-02-08T08:36:00.000-08:00

As you know, Valentine's Day is coming up next week, so I put together a few outfit sets you can wear for any part of the day you may be planning to spend with your loved one. All three looks for daytime, evening and a night at home have a classy/chic/sophisticated outfit, a girly/trendy/fashion-forward look and a rocker/edgy/comfortable paring. Hopefully these three sets spark some ideas when getting ready on the 14th!

Feb.Issue-FrontRowMonthlyMagazine

2012-02-06T10:16:00.000-08:00

My article about Spring shoe trends is featured in Front Row Monthly Magazine's February issue! Check it out on pages 10 & 11 :]

Haven't blogged an outfit post in quite a while. Thought I'd share some quick photos I found on my phone. I'll be posting a "What to Wear on Valentine's Day" soon with some great and affordable looks you can wear for any plans you have with your lovebug on the 14th!!

ineedtheseheels

2012-01-30T13:40:00.000-08:00

Any idea where I can find these babies??..

RememberingThePastYear

2012-01-03T10:51:00.000-08:00

I've always said to remember the past, but look towards the future, and this is exactly what I'm doing this year. I have been so blessed over the past year with many amazing opportunities, but I can't wait to see what 2012 has in store. I'm currently working on a few projects with TheUrbanFlamingo and Front Row Monthly Magazine where I work as the Accessories Editor and a stylist. I'm excited to meet with a fantastic web design expert in the next week to discuss new layouts and ideas for TUF and I can't wait to get my new camera set up and running :] I couldn't have asked for a better 2011, I have met so many great new friends as well as had amazing times with best friends I've had for years. Here are some photos from the past year! Bring it on 2012!

JustAnotherDayAtWork

2012-01-01T20:24:00.000-08:00

Pageant season is over for 2011, but preparation for this year's pageants is just around the corner. Edwin Shaw Photography is the professional photog for the 5 state pageants Pageant Associates produces. He recently sent this fun collage of me in action at work arranging the gowns and posing for test shots before the contestant photo shoots. This is just a little taste of the work that I do as the Director of Administration for the Miss USA & Miss Teen USA State Pageants.

FrontRowMonthly-JanuaryIssue

2012-01-01T11:27:00.000-08:00

The January Issue of Front Row Monthly is out!

Check out the amazing cover and my Accessories for Spring spread on pages 8 and 9!

I hope everyone had an amazing New Year! I'm so ready to start fresh in 2012. Many plans and projects are in the works for myself and TheUrbanFlamingo. Stay tuned!

randomnesses

2011-12-21T21:02:00.000-08:00

Just some random photos I came across as I organized my desktop. I have a tendency of dragging amazing tumblr and blog photos onto my desktop or into random folders on my MackBook and never actually end up doing anything with them, so I thought I'd share them instead.
Hope everyone is almost ready for Christmas! I know I am.

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TwoOfMyFavoriteThings

2011-12-19T22:48:00.000-08:00

Blouses & Collars.

Two of my most favorite things.

HolidayPairings

2011-12-15T21:48:00.000-08:00

Two holiday pairings I put together tonight.

Working on slowing getting both of these outfits in my closet : )

Holiday Pairings by kaitlynmccall featuring a

Tucker v neck shirt

shoplesnouvelles.com

Quiksilver fake fur vest

quiksilver.com

Maje pleated skirt

stylebop.com

Sofft long boots

zappos.com

Elliott Lucca hobo handbag

pret-a-beaute.com

Amrita singh jewelry

amritasingh.com

Bib necklace

sorrelli.com

Holiday Pairings by kaitlynmccall featuring juicy couture sunglasses

MTWTFSS Weekday knit shirt

weekday.com

Jane Norman long leather skirt

janenorman.co.uk

Carvela brown knee high boots

johnlewis.com

Dolce Gabbana dolce gabbana handbag

farfetch.com

Mulberry coin jewelry

mulberry.com

Yves Saint Laurent gold plated ring

net-a-porter.com

Madewell statement necklace

madewell.com

Kenneth Jay Lane bow earrings

joots.co.uk

Mango knit scarve

mango.com

Monsoon wool floppy hat

monsoon.co.uk

Juicy couture sunglasses

glassesonweb.com

Alexander mcqueen scarve

net-a-porter.com

Vintage cat eye sunglasses

nastygal.com

Happy Holidays Everyone!!

TisTheSeasonForHolidayDresses

2011-12-12T19:28:00.000-08:00

It's that time to get out that sparkly, shiny and borderline obnoxious holiday dress : ) The one time of the year where no one will say you've gone overboard on the sequins. Here are a few of my favorites for the holiday season.

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WelcomeToTheArmParty

2011-11-22T17:32:00.000-08:00

Can't get enough of the "Arm Parties" trend. The combination of a timeless bracelet, string friendship wraps, a metal bangle and watch creates the perfect 'Arm Party.' I'd say three is a crowd, but four or five is a party. Blogger Leandra Medine of the blog, The Man Repeller is one of my favorite sporters of the 'Arm Party' look. This trend can be worn both casually with a pair of boyfriend jeans and a white tee, or dressy with a fitted blazer and dress. These piled on bracelets look great over the sleeve of a long sleeve turtleneck for the winter months, or with a printed blouse and high-wasted shorts for summer. Enjoy these inspirational photos for ideas to throw your next arm party :0)

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NovemberInspiration

2011-11-17T17:23:00.000-08:00

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ThighHigh

2011-11-09T21:21:00.000-08:00

I look at the Fall season as the perfect time to turn Summer outfits into Winter ones. What better way than with a pair of tights? Or better yet, thigh highs!! Example: Layer on a light summer dress over a pair of printed tights and thigh highs, throw on a knitted sweater and scarf, a pair of boots and you're ready for the cold.
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Vermont&ConnecticutUSAPageants

2011-11-07T09:06:00.000-08:00

On my way back from Vermont and thought I would share some photos from the past two weekend state pageants during my three hour flight delay. Thanks to Edwin Shaw Photography, the Official Pageant Photographer as well as the Managing Director of FrontRow Monthly Magazine for the shots.

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ModCloth-FrontrowMonthlyMagazine

2011-11-01T17:16:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to model ModCloth's Fall collection for the November issue of Frontrow Monthly Magazine! It was an amazing experience and a blast to work closely with the Frontrow Monthly photog crew and stylists. The spread can be found in Frontrow Monthly Magazine on page 88. I also added some extra shots given to me by the photographer Angie Candell below. Also seen in the November issue is a great spread for Kohl's that I styled with model Amber-Joi Watkins, Miss Pennsylvania 2010. Be sure to check out that spread on page 16 as well! :)

Thanks to www.frontrowmonthly.com, ModCloth Clothing and Photographer Angie Candell

Chokers

2011-10-29T07:10:00.000-07:00

Whether they're bright and bulky or full and fierce, the chunky choker is poised to be one of the biggest fall trends—hooray!”- WhoWhatWear.com

I'm away on business working at a Miss USA State Pageant this weekend but had a free second during rehearsals and thought I'd share one of my favorite current trends with you. It seems almost everyone is loving this new trend and wearing it with absolutely every outfit. I've seen 'the choker' sported on celebrities, runway models, bloggers and street-style fashionistas. Layered metal chokers are great to dress up a casual tee and high-wasted jeans, while a choker with structured shapes and bold colors creates a refined and chic look. Studs and spikes are also a great choker trend paired with both a dress or skinny jeans and rocker boots. Feel free to play with the thickness of the necklace when wearing this trend. Stack a few chokers for a fun and funky “going out” look and wear a simple metal moon-shaped piece for a sleek and sophisticated accent.

Chokers have been seen in every store and on every major clothing site for the Fall season. To create your own choker, choose your favorite long necklace and clasp it up higher than usual for a shorter appearance.

Hope you are having a great Halloween weekend :] It's snowing like crazy here!!

ClosetObsessed

2011-10-13T19:14:00.000-07:00

Random fact of the day!- One of my biggest obsessions is with none other than my CLOSET. Well, any closet. But I'm not talking about your everyday, simple, boring, single-racked, hole in the wall. I'm talking the massively overwhelming, perfectly designed, color-coordinated, shelving unit-ed haven. The place where I, and other fashion-obsessies, keep our most prized possessions. I'd say I'm a kinda/very/extremely/OCD organized and orderly person when it comes to my clothes, shoes and accessories. With my love of fashion, what makes more sense than to love the one thing where all of my favorite fashions are housed other than my closet?!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW a little collection of my favorite closets that I have found in the past.

FavoriteHeels+EdelmanFlats

2011-10-11T18:57:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share some of my favorite shoes with you for the current "end of Summer/ beginning of Fall" season. I have been so crazy with work, traveling to the state pageants and writing for Front Row Monthly Magazine that I haven't had a chance to get some new Fall items. Definitely making time this weekend to grab some comfy warm sweaters, leggings and boots! Although the October issue of Frontrow Monthly just came out, I'm so anxious to see November's issue. I was so happy to style two of the spreads and even had the chance to model a spread for ModCloth! : ] Stay tuned lovlies!

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BehindTheScenes

2011-09-30T21:49:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to style the Jennifer Lopez clothing line by Kohls, which will be featured in the November issue of Front Row Monthly Magazine! Amber-Joi Watkins, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2011 was the perfect model and so fun to work with, as was the rest of the photography, make-up and hair team. I wanted to share some behind the scene shots from the shoot! Be sure to check out the full spread at www.FrontRowMonthly.com in November!

Also!- My first article as Accessories Editor at FRM is now live in the October issue!
Check it out below!

FrontRowMonthly

2011-09-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

What an amazing event FrontrowMonthly Magazine threw this past weekend to celebrate the successful September printed issue. I couldn't ask to be part of a better staff. This magazine has opened so many opportunities for me, whether I'm writing, styling, or modeling for Frontrow, I've been having a blast and I cannot wait to watch the magazine grow internationally and meet even more amazing people with each monthly issue.

Check out the magazine or buy a print at www.FrontrowMonthly.com. Also follow Frontrow's Facebook for updates on upcoming shoots, news, events and more at Frontrow Facebook.

MWAH!

Eco-ChicShow

2011-09-26T15:50:00.000-07:00

If you are in the area September 26th to October 2nd, be sure to check out Pittsburgh Fashion Week! Amazing runway shows, vendors and entertainment to enjoy!

Check out the Eco-Chic event Saturday October 1st at 6:00pm!

Eco-Chic Event Info

Pittsburgh Fashion Week

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2011-09-13T19:12:00.000-07:00

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PRESS

2011-09-09T16:38:00.000-07:00

Such a surprise!

Thanks to Amanda Weaver for the awesome article!