forever 21 top (similar here), michael kors tie dye shorts (similar here, or on ebay), summond clutch, zara lace up flats
Feeling pretty good these days. Gotta love a mixed up summery little outfit. And hipster tattoos. Hooray hipster tattoos.
long weekend
Tagged mirror sunglasses, white jeans
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zara tie-up leather ballerina flats
I’ve never been a fan of summer sandals; they’re always heavy, clunky things (why is the footbed always so wide??) that weigh an outfit down. A pointy flat adds a dose of put-togetherness, and this lace-up style is the perfect blend of gladiator and ballerina. I can’t wait to wear these with simple floaty dresses and cropped jeans.
alt-bride style
houghton bride claudia dress, karolina dress, nadja two-piece
zimmermann silk plunge long dress, silk tuck long dress, silk one shoulder long dress
mara hoffman freya beaded dress, diana beaded dress, juno sequin dress
& for love leslie dress, jagger dress (also comes in white), ines dress
reformation floretta dress, sofia two-piece, noelle dress
Yeah, it’s been awhile since my last post – mostly because I’ve been busy with school and wedding planning. A fun little juggle. So far, the most daunting and disappointing task of wedding planning has been choosing a dress. Not even choosing one. Finding one. Finding one dress, out of GAZILLIONS of wedding dresses, that doesn’t make me want to take off my underpants, barf into them, then put them back on.
Guys, if you’re a bride who’s not into bridal, the situation out there sucks. I’ve been told that this point in the planning process is “Soooo fun!! You’re a princesssss!!!”, but in my experience, it’s not. Maybe because I don’t have a princess’s budget. Maybe because, to be honest, I don’t like wedding dresses. And I know there are a lot of women out there who do – seriously, if you are one of these women, this is not a judgement on you. My sister wore the most Wedding of all wedding dresses (Strapless! Sweetheart! Mermaid! Ruffles!) and she completely rocked it! If that’s your style, more power to you. But whenever I put on a dress like that – so… just about any dress in a bridal salon – I don’t feel like myself. Back in kindergarten I dressed up as a bride for Halloween (cool your feminist jets, it’s okaaaay, I’m an engineer now), and when I try on most bridal dresses, I feel like Kindergarten Bride Kate. Not actual Kate. Not the Kate who sometimes farts, and it smells, and she has to walk away.
But there are some dresses out there for real Kate (and for you, you stinky farter!!). So pop that champagne/crack open a High Life and let’s say “okay, maybe” to the dress!
PS: If any of you know of other places to look for unfussy wedding dresses, let me know!
holiday style – subtle sparkle
From top left: warehouse metallic leather mini skirt (similar here), asos collection holographic shift dress, asos foiled jacquard hitchcock dress (also in tall), BA&SH tiare dress, true decadence metallic jacquard bardot dress, asos metallic tee and pencil skirt in glitter, asos pencil skirt in mixed print and jacquard, asos premium pencil dress in floral jacquard
It’s that time of year again. Holiday season. When women around the globe throw practical style to the wind and buy the most ridiculous short, tight, sequinned thing we can find. In the emotional rush that comes along with finding that short, tight, glittery thing (“OMG! It SPARKLES!!”), we overlook the fact that we will only be able to wear it one night of the year, with zero possibility of reuse.
With a closet full of overwhelmingly sparkly, overwhelmingly cheesy sequin bodycon dresses accumulated over a decade of New Year’s Eves (because you can’t wear the same one twice!), I have finally decided to put on my big girl pants – or skirt, or dress – and invest in some holiday wear with more subtle sparkle. Maybe something knee-length. Maybe something work party appropriate. Maybe even something I will wear again.
What’s your go-to holiday style?
NO PANTS TUESDAY 