lady lilac

Yes, what you are seeing is real. Kate is wearing jeans. Blue jeans. It must be Sunday. Whats up with me owning like zero pairs of jeans? I looked in my closet for some today and they are all gone! MIA, vanished, OBLIVIATE! Not that I am complaining since I wear jeans maybe once every 3 (12) months. You could say that I am picky. Im only into high waisted skinny jeans at the moment and I cant seem to find any good ones anywhere (American Apparel dont even think about trying to win me back!) but these dreamy jeans showed up infront of my eyes this weekend. Im a faithful fan of American Eagle jeans. Ive been wearing them since my early teen years and they always fit like a glove and are so so soft. I havent shopped there in literally four years, but they didnt dissapoint. Finally! A high waisted pair of blue jeans. Maybe I will make my Mother proud and wear these babies more often. Who am I kidding? These legs were made for tights. Hope you are having an incredible weekend! Have a great Monday tomorrow. xo

Jacket - Suzy Shier
Flower - RW&Co
Top - Vintage
Jeans - American Eagle
Boots - Thrifted

four eyes

I will share a little Katy secret. In grade 2 I had a friend named Alysha ,who on top of having the coolest two peice matching cotton sweat pant suits, velcro shoes and school binders filled to the brim with neon stickers....she also wore glasses. Coke bottled glasses, oh yeah, she had it bad. I admired from afar..wondering how on earth I could convince my parents to let me get some. It all started one day when I so wisely (foolishly) asked Alysha if I could wear her glasses for an ENTIRE day. After feeling like the coolest kid on the block, and having headaches that made me want to cry all day long, my eyes started to change. Slowly over the months I noticed little changes and subtle hints that I needed glasses. I was over the glasses phase by then and on to something better like furbys, tamagotchis, or better yet - boys. Grade 3 I noticed I was squinting my eyes to see the black board, and then it happened..the eye exam. I wanted to so badly pass the eye exam so I wouldnt have to wear goofy glasses to school everyday, but on the other hand I so badly wanted to fail it so I could have four eyes. I made up in my mind and ever growing imagination that once you have glasses on you can see things that people without glasses could not. The world became new, and that day I purchased my very first pair of eye glasses. Through the years my eyes have gotten worse. I wear contacts daily with a -4 prescription. Talk about bad ass. Or just blindness. Here I am at 22 years old, still wearing glasses....but I thought "if i have to wear them, they better be cool!" so two years ago I chose these Raybans. I remember taking my mom and Dad to the glasses store right before I left for Australia and showing them these glasses. My Dad said to me "You will look even more like Ugly Betty now!" "Umm no Dad..mine arent as bad as hers" "Yeah I know Katy..they are worse" but whatever Dad, I can totally see out the back of my head. Xray vision, night vision, you name it. These glasses are magical.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! And a big THANK YOU to Amanda for letting me borrow this dream dress of mine. I have admired it ever since I saw it come out in the Rodarte collection last year. You're a doll Amanda! xo

Dress : Swap with Upside of Wonder
Jacket - Suzy Shier
Booties - Forever 21
Lipstick - MAC 'Diva'

the breakup

Dear American Apparel,
I have attached a cd with one song for you to listen to while reading this. 'Quit playing games with my heart - Backstreet boys' Dont cry, yet.
Where to begin? We have been down this road before. I tell you that I love you, your high waisted pants, colorful socks and pastel nail polish...you smile back at me and soak in the praise. You make me feel better after spending hundreds of dollars in your store. "Look how good it looks on you" "Its so pretty" I give you an A+ in that department. But AA....lets cut to the chase. I wont sugar coat it because I know you can handle it. Why oh why did you come out with a chiffon skirt that you knew I would fall helplessly in love with, go weak in the knees for, then put a price tag on it that makes me want to cringe? You know, you had me going for a bit. You did that whole "Come on Kate...it will look so good on you!" thing you're so good at...and I will admit, for a second I believed you. I guess you could say that I came to a lightbulb moment, a cross roads if you will. Do I stay committed to you just because we are comfortable together? Just because you have been there through the years? Or do I taste the water? Go find other fish in the sea? No, I am not breaking up with you (yet) but maybe you should sit down, because there is something I should tell you. I wish I could say its not you, its me...but im sorry, it is you. Your chiffon skirt is beautiful, yes, its true. Its everything I have ever wanted...but there is one thing. This whole 'seeing other people' thing has really opened my eyes. I found another chiffon skirt. Did you honestly think I wouldnt? It was three dollars (yeah, you should be wide eyed) perfect fabric, mint condition..and better than all the colors of your chiffon skirt line put together. So next time you feel like marking up your prices, when you know that I can find something better for under 5 dollars..you can remember this note. I love you forever and all that jazz, but quit playing games with my heart...call me when you're ready to talk. Oh, and for the record...you're not making me jealous with those sleazy girls in your ads...you make me repulsed.
Yours truly but not forever, Kate

Skirt - Thrifted
Purse - Nine West
Corset - Sports Girl
Booties - Forever 21

dreamy denim

The last time I wore a jean jacket was....oh wait, I have NEVER worn a jean jacket. I think I had one in Grade 4 but got pretty sick of it after a week. It reminded me too much of baseball, Rosie O'Donnell circa 96, and Ponyboy from The Outsiders. Skip ahead 13 years and I guess you could say I am smitten over the idea of a jean jacket. I havent taken the step of getting my very own, oh no friends, not yet......but I did steal this one from my Mothers closet (where all good things are kept) and have grown quite a fondness with it. Riddle me this...where does one find the perfect jean jacket? You dont want one that is too stiff because then its uncomfortable and you cant even move your arms (cue Mr Roboto) but you also dont want one that is too worn in....because you want to be the one to wear it in. To give it life, to make it dirty with stains and splotches, to form it perfectly to your body. Am I right or am I very very wrong? These are the things that keep me awake at night.

Have a wonderful Wednesday! xoxo

Jean Jacket - Levis
Top - Urban Outfitters
Jeans - Urban Outfitters
Heels - Aldo
Purse - Steve Madden

*You cant see my toe nail polish, BUT all of you need to go buy the polish 'Gumdrop' by Revlon. I just picked it up this week..in love! Lilac, scented, SPRING! x

down by the bay

There is a few moments in life that trump all the others, and one of those is times spent with girl friends. I am so blessed by all the amazing women in my life, and love spending time with each and every one of them. My gorgeous friend Danielle came to visit for Spring Break. Her and I spent a lot of my teenage years packing garbage bags full of clothes into my car and doing funny photo shoots around town, eating too much candy and laughing non stop. Of course when she came home we had to get together to relive the moments of our youth. As years past and life changes, girls grow up and instead of our crazy notorious picture sessions, we decided to go a bit more classy and serious (but not too serious!) for these ones. Whats your favorite thing to do with your gal pals?

The weather is gorgeous outside today (unlike yesterday!) and I have decided to go jogging (yes you read that right, jogging) and feed the birds. What better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon right? Have a good one, love bugs! x

Top - Thrifted
Belt - Thrifted
Velvet Dress - Australia (I forget the name!)
Tights - c/o Romwe
Wedges - Asos

magic of mohair

I never used to like mohair fabric. In fact, I despised it. I have a vivid picture in my mind of one of my teachers from Elementary school wearing a mohair sweater to class and I wanted to rip it off of her and throw it into a shredder, blender, or toilet. Okay, I am being a drama queen. I didn't hate it that much...but I didn't like it by any means. Then a epiphany happened (as they do) and I started to grow a fondness of mohair. The Angora Goat who produces the hair that is turned into the silky textile called 'mohair' and I became friends. Seeing it come alive in runway shows and street style photographs, I thought I would give it a chance. Yes its itchy, hot, animal-like and not always practical...but I had fun wearing it!

Did you have a good weekend? I drank a lot of coffee, ate too much sushi, and caught up with girlfriends. Oh, and ate half a box of ice cream by myself while watching Glee season one. It just doesn't get any classier than that my friends. xo

Top - Vintage Giorgi Armani
Necklace - Thrifted
Dress - c/o Plum
Belt - Urban Outfitters
Booties - Forever 21

to the max

Riddle me this, friends. Is there anything more comfortable than a maxi skirt when watching a movie, taking a nap, or reading a book? Im taking it to the max this entire weekend and living in these. Im in for a bit of 'relax' - Hope you have a wonderful weekend...see you Monday. xo

Top - Banana Republic
Necklace - Forever 21
Skirt - Vintage
Belt - Thrifted
Booties - Forever 21
Lipstick - Revlon Coral Crush (for all you lipstick lovers out there!)

spring kick off

After weeks of digging deep into my wardrobe and pulling out my spring clothes, having fresh flowers in my room, and putting on coral lipstick just to go to the grocery store....I am not going to hide it anymore, and I will just come out and say it - Spring is here my friends! I thought of the ways I could kick off Spring on my blog with a floral dress and white tights, but I figured why not pull a Kate classic and wear all black...ah, but a surprise on my feet will surely get them excited for this month. And how appropriate are they for St Pattys? Yes...I did good. Do these shoes not scream Spring to you? The perfect color, the perfect shape, the perfect block heel. Not only do they put me in a good mood, my family loves them as well. So here it is lovelies. Out with the black and in with the color. Green, pink, purple, orange, yellow, come out come out wherever you are. Don't hide any longer. Happy Spring! Hope you are having a great week so far...what are your plans for the weekend? Au revoir sweet ones!!! xo

Dress : Marc&Zak
Top : Allyx
Tights : c/o Romwe
Heels : Urban Outfitters
Ring : Gift from Gee (Thank you girl!!)

*Yes, that is a run in my brand new pair of tights. Im a danger when getting out of the car.