Poolside Chillin

I just got back from some much needed time with the family in Maryland and Florida. I loved relaxing, playing cards and spending time with my nieces and nephew. I seriously adore them. I put this outfit together to lounge in out there and wanted to share it with you all. Does it get much better when you not only have a cute outfit for the beach or the pool but then the fact that its actually comfortable too? No, no it does not. I was SO excited when I got a message from Kelseys Kloset (the CUTEST boutique from my home state of Maryland!) about styling some outfits and working together. This bow on the back of this tank kills me! It's girly and cute and I love the material. It fits true to size and comes in the mint (shown below) black, white and peach as well! I love pieces that are classic and won't go out of still after you purchase them and this classic piece is one I can have in my closet all year round! Perfect pop of color with a leather jacket over it in the Fall or Winter and then an easy transition back to Spring paired with a floral skirt and heels. These pants are amazingly comfy yet as you can see a little too long for my short legs. They have an elastic waistband and fit perfect. An easy fix for pants that are too long is just to hem the bottom of them. No time for that? Just throw on a pair of wedges and you're good to go. I just got a pair of killer black wedges that I was going to wear with this outfit but I just wanted something easy to take on and off while we were out and these bow sandals did the job. 

The necklace is another PERFECT piece from Kelseys Kloset. Even better? It comes with matching triangle earrings (that I will be styling later on!). I love getting jewelry sets because you can mix and match them with other pieces as well. Don't feel like just because you bought them together means you need to wear them together. I love using this necklace as a layering piece. I've already worn it several times and paired it with both silver and gold necklaces of shorter lengths. You can adjust the length a little bit to a length thats just perfect for you as well. If you aren't lucky enough to live in the great state of Maryland, as I no longer am, then good news, Kelseys Kloset has an online store where you can get tons of cute finds. Follow KELSEYSKLOSET on instagram for new items, discounts and giveaways! Right now they have a few things online but they are working to open up a brand new website soon and I seriously can't wait!

 

Its all in the details...

Floppy Hat: Forever 21 similar here or here 

Both are on sale & if you dont LOVE the second one why not add your own ribbon or flower to it and make it on of a kind?

Sunnies: Forever 21 similar here i am so lovin the "cat eye" trend  right now

Beach Bag: Vera Bradley Berry Paisley similar here

Pants: Windsorstore- similar SALE items here or here

Necklace: Kelseys Kloset

Sandals: A'GACI

Quick add in: I get pretty much ALL my veras off of Ebay now. Brand new, but for a lot cheaper. The add I posted is just an example but you can shop around for one with tags or without or whatever works for you! Sometimes you can even email the person and get a better deal! I love all the retired patterns and there are always tons being sold on Ebay. This one my husband got monogrammed for me for my birthday from a little lady who lives near us so mine could be personalized and it wasn't pricey at all!

Love, Cait

All Pink All The Time

Have you all noticed I seem to say that with whatever color or pattern I'm wearing at the time? I guess I have too many fashion loves to pick only one...Two pink post in a row too...Well its just because I LOVE this blazer. People literally can not miss you in this bright number. It is the absolute perfect pop of color for Summer. I also really like it because even though I paired it with leopard print it can easily be toned down with any neutral and some heels for work or a night out. I never wore blazers and now I want them in every color. I have a black one and I thought I would look stuffy or professional but I am amazed at how versatile and classy they can be when paired correctly. Statement or long necklaces, with skirts, with jeans or with a dress under it, the possibilities are endless. The hard part was always the fit for me. Even the sleeves on this are a smidge too long so my mom is going to hem them because if a piece of clothing doesn't fit you right it can throw off everything. Blazers should be tailored but too long of sleeves are such an easy fix. 

This leopard print pencil skirt is amazing. If you read my last post, I got both skirts from Windsorstore. Neither have zippers but they just fit perfect. I love the shape they give. They don't feel too tight and I always feel like these skirts are a great investment if you happen to gain a few or lose a few. The top can fold over a little bit too so you can adjust the length if necessary. To top it all off? Thus skirt is $16.90. Okay I'm sold. Leopard, cheetah or zebra prints are so fun to play around with. I've had people tell me they can't wear certain patterns and that is entirely false. Start small if you need to...leopard flats (best things ever) or a leopard clutch or scarf. They add SO much to an outfit...they can totally change a look and I love how fun the patterns are. I'm probably gonna be that cute little grandma rockin leopard print at 80. Style & fun is for everyone...even if you feel more reserve you should try it because its awesome. Oh and I can't forget these booties. My mother in law got me these babies for my birthday and I ADORE them. I havent seen too much like them...from the suede material to the style, they are one of a kind. It was kind of a stretch for me pairing them with this outfit but I went with it. They come in other colors and to top it off, they are on SALE. woo. Who doesn't love sales?! They have a zipper on the inside are are so comfy. The thicker heel makes them easy to wear and I love how unique they are. Also, let me just add that they always have the cutest stuff on sale! I am subscribed to their emails and I love it all. Seriously cutest shoes ever.

^ Some coaxing from Lyle turned into a fail...at least you'll get a good laugh out of it! 

It's all in the details...

Hot Pink Blazer: A'GACI or --> option 2

Leopard: Windsorstore

Suede Bootie: ON SALE SoleSociety

Statement Necklace: Ebay 

(I got mine off Ebay & I wear it with everything. It changes outfits. Best piece I've bought yet. I ordered mine from a different seller but you can look at all the different ones & pick yourself!)

White tanktop: Target

Love, Cait

Channeling My Inner Audrey

This outfit makes me feel like Audrey Hepburn. I don't know, maybe its the pearls that just make a girl automatically feel classy or the white and black...but I am in love with this outfit. On my shopping trip with momma we discovered a gold mine. This store A'GACI. I loved everything and seriously everything fit perfectly. Of course I asked if they had an online store, which they do!!, and its the best. But don't believe me, look for yourself, everything is SO REASONABLE! Sorry, I get super excited about good deals haha. The shoes, blouse & necklace are all from there. I have had my eye on a couple layered pearl necklaces for a while but this one was the cheapest I've found. $11.50! The one I wanted was 36.50.... The extra bling on the top literally screamed my name. It even came with pearl dangly earrings but I decided to forego those for this outfit. The blouse is hot pink. In some of the pictures it looks a little lighter but just in case, its the bright pink, the lighting was a little off this morning. This skirt I ordered online from a store called windsorstore. They have the cutest stuff too. A lot of people get nervous about online shopping but this skirt doesn't have buttons or a zipper and its basically a body con. Although, its not as tight as some of the others which is nice, because it has a little more give and can be easily paired with a plain bright top in any color and a good pair of heels. A kelly green top or red would be perfect. I ordered some other stuff from there too & I loved everything. I am SO SO excited for all the new outfits coming your way this week! You all will just love all the bright stuff & fun patterns!! Also go check out these websites, they are awesome for you trendy ladies on a budget. 

Oh also for all my blogger friends out there, I am looking to redo the layout of my blog & I know a lot of you have had them done for you so if you could let me know who would be good that would be great, Thanks!

 

It's all in the details....

Pink Blouse: A'GACI similar here (they have tons of pink!)

Striped Skirt: Windsorstore this is also cute! --> Small Stripes

Layered Pearls: A'GACI

Heels: A'GACI 

Bracelet: Kate Spade

Bag: Forever 21 similar here oh also my bag is navy blue, not black...shhh

Love, Cait