Denim

 If you have followed me for a while then you know I’m V picky about my denim! I used to DREAD shopping for new jeans. I have definitely gotten much better in the last few years because I wear them so much more. I recently found a new favorite brand... Abercrombie & Fitch.

I know they have made a pretty big comeback in the last few years, but up until a month or 2 ago I had not shopped there since I was a senior in high school.

I actually decided to try their denim shorts first. (If you think I hate shopping for jeans I REALLY hate shopping for denim shorts.) I had been contemplating pulling the trigger on a pair of Agolde shorts, but decided to try a few other brands before dropping that kind of cash.

I bought a pair of their curve love denim mom shorts and fell in love! After ordering a second pair I decided to try their jeans when they did a big denim sale. I went with the mom jean because I always have a really hard time with that style. It took me two tries because I didn't do curve love, but once I found my size I was obsessed. There are so many great things about their jeans. 

The first thing is their Curve Love line. If you are unfamiliar this line gives you 2 extra inches in the hip area. This helps to prevent a gap. The problem with high waisted jeans is accommodating your hips and sometimes you have to size up creating the gap. Enter Curve Love. This prevents that because you can order your normal size and still have extra room in the hip area. This is seriously a game changer. The next jeans I order will definitely be in the Curve Love line.

The second great thing about their denim is the variety. They have so many different styles and washes. There's literally something for everyone. 

I also love that there are no labels or stitching on the booty. It's weird but I prefer when you can't tell what brand of denim I'm wearing. (Unless it's Levi's because they are a classic.) 

If you haven't tried Abercrombie jeans in a while (or ever) I highly suggest you check them out the next time you're in the market for new denim.

Top: Vici Collection (similar here) | Denim: Abercrombie & Fitch (also have these) | Sandals: Steve Madden | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Walk of Shame

Summer Bodysuit

Hey friends! 

I'm so excited to share an outfit post with y'all today! It's been too long. 

My love for bodysuits strikes again.

I used to love them back in college and then somehow got away from them. 

Last summer I bought so many and just haven't stopped.

I was with my friend at market when she bought this for her boutique and knew it needed a home in my closet.

I love everything about it. The color is so pretty. It's kind of a charcoal which can be a nice alternative from my favorite color (black) in the summer. It's also ribbed!! I've really found myself drawn to ribbed pieces the last few months when normally I would shy away from them. I also love the dainty double straps. (They're adjustable which is also a plus!) 

I did more of a date night look here with high-waisted denim and heels. You could also pair it with cutoff shorts and flats for a more casual day look! This is definitely a must have piece for your summer wardrobe!  

Bodysuit: Parkside Harbor (use code KATIE20 for 20% off your purchase) | Denim: Old Navy | Shoes: Lulu's | Lips: NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm | Necklace: Bryan Anthony's | Sunnies: Quay Australia 

How is everyone doing? Are things opening up in your state? We are in phase 2 where I live, but there have been some pretty big breakouts in the bars and restaurants around my house so I think we are going back to major self quarantine!

I hope you have a great Tuesday and an even better week! 

Thanks for stopping by. 

Fourth of July & Lobsters

Happy Fourth of July!!

Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. I'm not sure why, but I have always loved it. (Even when I hated fireworks as a child. That has since changed which makes me love this holiday even more!) 

Since it's a holiday I want to keep things short and sweet today.

I'm sharing this outfit that I wore on Sunday when I was in New York. My best friend and I were just walking around the city, doing some shopping and ultimately ended up on the lobster boat. (So appropriate considering my earrings. hah) 

If you have never done the lobster boat in NYC it is definitely a summer must!! 

A little about the outfit.

I have been LOVING bodysuits lately and this one is no exception. It is super flattering and really comfortable to wear.  I am also a HUGE fan of high-waisted jeans. Every time I buy a new pair I fall more and more in love and these are no exception. (And so reasonably priced.) Lastly we need to talk about these earrings. They are the best pair I have purchased this summer hands down. I highly suggest scooping up a pair for yourself! 

Bodysuit: Free People | Jeans: Old Navy | Earrings: Target | Sunnies: Target | Shoes: Target | Bag: Amazon | Lipstick: Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lovesick

I hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday. I also hope that it entails all the hotdogs (turkey dogs in my case), watermelon, potato salad, and sweet treats your heart desires. Bonus points if you indulge in a lobster roll today. Those are one of my favs.  (And bud light, white claw and rosé because let's be honest... those are all super American too!)  

Personal Style

Hi friends!  

Today I wanted to take a minute and not talk about this specific outfit but, rather personal style. Being a fashion blogger, you would think I’ve always known exactly what my personal style is. I’m here to tell you that has not always been the case. Being a fashion blogger has actually helped me identify my own style, and be ok with what it.  

In my opinion style is something that is unique to everyone; and something you should identify to help you curate the perfect closet. Today I want to share my personal style journey with you, in hopes that if you are struggling with yours you can take the steps to figure it out. 

I’ve always loved clothing and fashion. In high school Abercrombie was the coolest place you could shop. Jean skirts and polo’s in every color is what you would have found in my closet. To say the least my style was pretty preppy. Around my senior year of HS, fast fashion retailers like forever 21 hit the scene in a BIG way. My style started changing from preppy to more trendy. (P.S. I don’t think there is anything wrong with being trendy. Sometimes I feel like there can be a negative connotation around being a “trend girl” however, if that’s what you like there’s nothing wrong with that.) When I finally transferred to FSU and decided on my major (retail merchandising & product development), I was exposed to so many different personal styles. Two of my best friends were print and color crazy! I thought that was so awesome, and envied their knack for mixing patterns and colors that I would never dream of wearing. (I think this is when I first started to realize my style was a little more classic & neutral.) I would buy pieces that I could envision wearing/styling only for said pieces to sit in my closet and never see the light of day! Being a frivolous college student, and wanting to fit in I would still buy certain crazy pieces from time to time, wear them once and then be done with them. When I moved to NY my senior year to intern, I think I finally started to truly understand my own personal style. I realized jeans, a neutral color top, leather jackets and a badass pair of heels was definitely more my speed. Over the last 4ish years I have come to fully embrace that. Really in the last year I have realized the only patterns I like are stripes and plaid. Anything else is just going to sit in the back of my closet until a friend wants to borrow it or I decide to donate. I’ve also realized its ok to buy every shirt in black, white, navy, grey, etc. Sometimes I’ll throw an olive green or burgundy in there but when I step too far out of my color wheelhouse with something, it too just sits in my closet.  

 I think for a long time with being a blogger I thought I needed something different to set myself apart. (If only I could be a crazy pattern/color-mixing machine like my two friends.) However, I’ve come to realize there’s someone out there whose style is just like mine. A girl that needs to know where to buy a great pair of black denim that won’t fade or the perfect trench vest at a great price that she can wear season after season. And to show her it’s ok to step a little outside your comfort zone every once in a while; and buy that baby pink sweater, because even though I love a good neutral everyone needs a little something different from time to time.  

So if you’re anything like me and have had a long journey identifying your own style I challenge you to step back and really think about your favorite pieces you own. What do you reach for time and time again? What makes you feel comfortable yet fabulous when you walk out of your house every morning?  Do you like colors or are you more of a neutral gal? Prints or solids? Dresses or pants? If you can identify those things you can easily start curating a closet that will reflect your own style with pieces you will wear season after season. I can’t say you’ll never buy a piece you won’t wear (I’m still guilty of this), but I promise it will be a lot less.

Tank: Topshop old (similar here) | Vest: H&M old (similar here & here jacket version here also love this) | Jeans: Topshop | Shoes: Steve Madden | Sunnies: Sonix | Necklace: Gift (similar here) | Lipstick: Still Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Miele Shimmer 

I’d love to hear how each of you describes your own style. Leave me a comment below!  

Linen in the Fall

Remember 2 weeks ago when I shared this linen shirt with y'all; and I said you absolutely needed this in your closet? Well I figured a lot of you were like ok...why would I buy a linen shirt when Summer is almost over?! Well, don't worry, I've got your back! Today I'm going to show you just how you can transition it from these last few weeks of summer straight into the fall! 

I had this outfit in mind when I shared this shirt a couple weeks ago, but I hadn't tried it on. (I'm a very visual person and can't tell you how many times I've thought of an outfit in my head and then when I went to put it on I thought, what the HELL was I thinking?!?!) However, when I put this outfit on it looked exactly as I imagined. I have been obsessed with high waisted jeans lately, and I love how when you front tuck this shirt it elongates your legs. I decided on these booties because if you've been following me for a while you know they are my absolute favorites, and I wear them NON STOP! (I also happen to own them in 2 other colors.) I also decided to put on this hat, as I always feel like wool hats really give an outfit the full fall feel. I hope y'all like this outfit because I will probably be wearing it every weekend from now until November. And I totally could, as this shirt is so lightweight! 

Shirt: Free People | Denim: Topshop | Booties: Vince Camuto old (similar here & here) | Hat: Target old (similar here love this color) | Sunnies: Nordstrom

What do you guys think? Are you ready for fall fashion? As soon as Labor Day is over I am ready for fall everything! J even let me put out the entire fall decor this past weekend, without any fuss. Haha and he said we could go shopping for a few new fall pieces this weekend! What a gem! Haha