Summer Reading & Watching

Hey all! I was recently inspired by the Jane Austen Prepster on tumblr to create a "Summer Reading" list, where I'll document all of the books I read over these next few summer months. Hopefully this inspires you all to read, read, read - and encourages me to stay dedicated to it.The list will be in the sidebar, where you can view it most easily. In addition, I'll compose a list of all of the films I watch, too, under "Sumer Watching." I think this will be really enriching and am excited to get started!
XOXO,
Kate
P.S. If you have any questions or suggestions, or want me to post on any of the books or movies I read/watch, feel free to leave a comment on any post and ask! I'd be happy to oblige!

"I Enjoy Being a Girl"

Is it novel that I've contemplated placing this video in the "About Me" section of this blog? It really gives almost an entirely spot-on description of myself, and "Flower Drum Song" is now on my list of movies to watch. Anywhoo, hope you've had a lovely Saturday!
XOXO,
Kate

She's So Stylish: Hailee Steinfeld

She's So Stylish: Hailee Steinfeld by ShesSoStylish on Polyvore.com

I am super excited to finally do a post about Hailee Steinfeld, because her looks really do exhibit some of the things I aim to reflect in this blog. I first spotted Hailee when I saw photos of the True Grit premiere a while back, and I thought to myself, "Wow, she's a well-dressed kid." Little did I know what was to come. Throughout the entire whirlwind of awards shows and appearances these past few months have brought her, Hailee has continued to steal the spotlight with her grace, beauty, and style -  especially at the Academy Awards (center photo). She stunned in a gorgeous Marchesa creation, which she actually had a hand in designing! Amazing. She was definitely best-dressed pick for the night, closely followed by Michelle Williams. I really think Hailee (as of now) should be christened a mascot of sorts for this blog, because her looks really display what I think is classic with a twist: youthful radiance and interest while maintaining a timeless look. 

Ciao! 

P.S.: Hailee has already been featured twice as Nylon blog's best-dressed: once here and again here. :)

She's so Stylish: Claudette Colbert in "It Happened One Night"

I'd like to start off by saying I adore Clark Gable. I have ever since I first saw "Gone with the Wind" in fourth grade and always will. He is the quintessential leading man, and his Academy Award win for his role in "It Happened One Night" was well warranted.

And now, my point. Claudette Colbert dazzles in the film as Ellie Andrews, a bratty heiress. Classic clothes are my passion, and I'm always looking for ways to put an interesting spin on timeless silhouettes. Enter Colbert's wardrobe in "It Happened One Night." She wears basically one outfit through the entire movie -as the premise calls for - but she wears it well. Those hemlines. That cardigan. That hat, and those STRIPES! The whole outfit is gorgeously put together. Not to mention her wedding dress. I really do get excited.

And below, the famous "Wall of Jericho" scene featuring Colbert and Gable's perfect clothes. Enjoy.

Love ya bunches,
Kate

Photo Attribution: By Trailer screenshot, from DVD It Happened One Night, Columbia, 1999 (It Happened One Night trailer) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons