I really like this look. The yellows and greens give it a very fresh feel and the polka dots are very playful. I experimented with texture handling the leathers of the bag and flats with the chiffon of the blouse and that exquisite sheen of the skirt. Tie-neck blouses are lovely, and the diamond bracelet is of course, a very nice touch too. :) XOXO, Kate
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
1.Old Navy scoop neck tee, $8.50; 2. Old Navy wedge heels, $17; 3. Tommy Hilfiger wedge heels, $45; 4. Old Navy bikini top and bottom, $15 each; 5. Old Navy bracelet, $11; 6.Fornash necklace, $68; 7. Old Navy pea coat (little girls'), $22; 8. Calypso for Target wedges, $30; 9. Target tote bag, $20; 10. Old Navy boat shoes, $23.
Who doesn't enjoy a good bargain? Above are some of my favorite deals I've found online, featuring some splendid nautical looks for summer. I figure that since I recently spotlighted nautical Lilly Pulitzer products, it'd be a great idea for me to do a post showing that you can encounter beautiful, beachy basics at any price point.
Hey all! This time I wanted to do something a little different and dedicate a post to a certain blog I have really been liking recently. The blog is titled Penny Chic, and it is so amazing. The whole idea behind Penny Chic is "putting Wal-Mart on a fashion pedestal" - and it's executed brilliantly (you can get an idea by viewing the video above.) Using only clothes and accessories from Wal-Mart, Shauna Miller, the founder (who has a great professional background in the fashion industry), styles looks that are fashionable and relevant. Being a bargainista myself, I understand the thrill of creating something fabulous for under a certain budget. Penny Chic is not only about that, however. It really is great to see a project like this empowering women everywhere to not be ashamed of appreciating a great deal. Most recently the blog has begun featuring looks for men, and Shauna's first male model was a friend of hers with some astounding styling credentials himself. SO fab!
Recently I saw a Lilly Pulitzer add featuring some lovely things, so I headed over to their website and sure liked what I saw. Summer is beginning and now more than ever it's time to kick the nautical look into full gear. The items above are my favorites and I like them all for pretty much the same reason: their summery, nautical glamness. The metallic sandals would look great with white jeans, the striped tote is a sweet basic with a pop of pink, the necklace is an awesome touch to an understated, casual look, and I have never seen such a perfect pair of espadrilles. That leaves us with the Murfee scarf. I've been wanting a Lilly Pulitzer Murfee scarf for a few months now and am thinking this may be the print for me. The navy blue keeps it versatile and basic while the sailboats are seriously preppy. Plus, it has a healthy dose of pink, and we all know I appreciate that. :)
With summer in mind, I decided to post this set I put together for a contest held by Nordstrom a little while ago. My main objective was to keep the look...fresh and fun, what else? The colors are so enticing, and just exude a summery chic, resort-style feel. The structure of the shoe is so beautiful, it's no wonder they're Valentino. Slender white pants are a wardrobe staple and have just the crispness the other pieces need to really be rocked. And the perfume? Well, the bottle just seems to fit, doesn't it? ;)
The words in the title were spoken by Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie during Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding nearly thirty years ago - and they really are true. Even though Princess Diana's and Prince Charles' marriage didn't turn out the way everyone was hoping it to, the wedding itself was something every little girl dreamed of. Well, today another royal wedding took place, and it was beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. The New Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning and very much recalled a certain other princess in her inspired wedding dress choice. I hope and pray the happy couple live long, joyful, and prosperous lives. Wills and Kate, we love you!
And now...a look back at one of the happier moments shared between Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Pay attention to the Princess' facial expressions. So cute. :)
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things,endures all things. Love never ends. - 1 Corinthians 13:7-8, ESV
