OOTH Leopard: An Outfit Pic

So here's the deal folks.  I am trying to be more 'fashioinalable' as I have said before.  

Sometimes my attempts don't go quite as planned (read: old jeans and plain target tee), but sometimes I try new things. Like today.

After following many 'fashion' trends in magazines and manikins it was easy to tell fun necklaces are, as my Grandmother would say, "All the Go" now. So like I mentioned here, I went for it with some accessories at F21, or my case F23.

Also this shirt never fails to make a good day better.  I mean doesn't leopard print do that to any girl????

Love these 'skinny' dress pants.

Open back with a cami under. Does make for nice detail

Look at me I am a goober

Pants: The Limited Shirt: Franceascas Necklace&Bracelet: F21 Sandals: Target

Pants: The Limited (skinny work pants! Dec 2011)

Shirt: Franceascas (Dec 2011)

Necklace&Bracelet: F21

Sandals: Target (spring 2011)

Happy Hump Day Folks!

Weekend Congratulations!

I signed my boyfriend up for email notifications for every time I update my little blog (even though he reads most of them over my shoulder as a I type them).  This is a text I got Friday afternoon, after I posted Friday letters, and I almost died laughing....

See this post to know why he knew what Jeggings are

And my response:

Also finally got a chance to wear the dress at my LOFT extravaganza a couple of weeks ago.  We celebrated the last high school graduation for a long while.  CONGRATULATIONS Eric!!!

I got SOOOO many compliments on my dress.  My favorite a lady in the street who whispered to her friend, "Oh did you see that dress, it's so cute!!!".  Gotta love unsolicited compliments.

 

Dress not available online anymore :( - similar-ish here

 

Hope you all are enjoying the weekend with an extra day of FUN!

Weekend Wants

Here is a small (?) list of things I want.  Naturally not many will happen, but I thought I'd share them with you.

I would want it in this color, feminine and different then all my other purses.  This ones a LONG ways off, but a girl can dream right...

Nordstrom- Where Else?

These fabulous wedges.  They could be work and play shoes, which are the best.  Double Dipping.  I sure wish they weren't 5'', because they'd make me 6'2'', but that's only a slight detail right?

Lulus.com (other colors available, I like the salmon too, cream just more versatile)

Express always has something I could see myself wearing.  I like this dress, but already own last year's version in black.  Not sure if it's worth buying the 'newer' edition, but do love the colors.  Waiting to see if it goes on sale (40% off all dresses), as per usual.

Express Here

I can always find sometime on/at forever21.  Let's not lie I'll probably be shopping there for a long time coming.  What girl doesn't?

Forever21 here

The bracelet would add both spunk and color to any outfit.  To get it in both colors might be cute too!

Forever21 here

Even though I already have four pairs, I still want these. Just admit it, they are great!

Nordstrom here

And LOFT always has things that I like to look at both in store and online.  I like this high neck line and pattern.  Would be great for a Sunday brunch at fancy golf course, because that's something I always never do...

LOFT here

And the list gets longer.

Good news is, it's a list of Wants NOT Needs. 

I will survive with or without them.

Pastel Heart Attack?

Here are some yummy brown sugar bacon wrapped smokeys that my boyfriend and I made for appetizers on Mothers Day.  They may contribute to your first heart attack, but they are well worth it!!!

Get the recipe here!!!

And I went for some Target pastel colors this weekend.

I saw this on Lily's Style and had to grab the peddle pushers!  

 Pants here

Shirt here

Watch here

Here are my nails- Bubble Gum pink, that I was excited about here :)

I think they turned out well.  I am not the best at keeping color on my fingers for long, I'll be lucky if they late 'til Friday!!!

New for Me: Maxi

Haven't ever hopped on this maxi train.  I am so weary of the whole thing.

Will I look short? fat?

Will it all fall in the toilet when I go the bathroom? (that's a lot to gather up if you know what I mean)

Will I trip over it?

You get the picture.

But Target sold me on the one for $17.99 (buy here)

I am diggin' it.

Probably not an every day trend for me, but I will say I seriously underestimated the comfort level of these things.

All jewelry is forever21 (duh!!!) with the exception of the heart bracelet (below) which is Brighton, and given to me for college graduation.  I can't believe I have already been out for two years....how time flies.

 

 

What NEW (to you) fashion trend have you tried recently?

 

If you haven't get out there, it's more fun that one would think!!!!

White Pants 2.0

So I have been loving my white jeans recently, remind me why I shied away from these before?

Went out to a dinner with some friends last night and had to do a quick change from work :( to play :)

Here is what I came up with:

Jeans: Express (buy here)

Shirt: Brass Plum (Nordstrom) from for-ev-er ago, I hardly wear it.

Jean Jacket: GAP from even for-ev-er-er ago (read circa 2002?)

Shoes: Steve Madden (Thanks Zappos, you rock!) Also 2 years ago

Bracelets: Black- Nordstrom Brass Plum, Bangles Forever 21 (similar here)

I guess I am really dating my wardrobe.  I swear not everything I own is that old, but I guess it was just throw back day.  Hope you all had a great Friday.  Our night ended less than seven hours ago so you know it was a success.

Style Improvement?

So...I haven't been part of this blogging world for very long- but since I have  joined I CAN NOT stop finding new style blogs that I like.  It's inspirational and fun to see how other people wear their wardrobes, and what combinations they come up with.

Here are some of the blogs I have been following since I've joined: Lilly's Style, Sequins and Stilettos, Mini Me Style, and Olive and an Arrow.  Check them all out when you get a chance. 

Since my followings, I have come up with new creative ways to wear what I have.  So thank you all for your contributions to my style.  Here is my first attempt a 'new' outfit.  To me this 'new' outfit is just items I have owned for a while that have never been worn together.

I know it's not super stylish, but I am getting there. I think?

Pants: LOFT- 40% from Jan (currently on SUPER SALE here)

Shirt: Target $8 Long and Lean tank that every girl should own in 10 colors

Belt: Target Clearance $8 bucks

Short Sleeve Over Shirt: F21 (2 years ago!!!)

Shoes: Target (4 years ago....)

Happy Hump Wednesday!!!

Necklace :/ Redvelvet :)

Bought this necklace (similar here) weeks ago, and have yet to wear it.  Put it on today to dress up this simple 3/4 tee.  Not quite sure how I feel about it, but I gave it a try.  Thinking it might look better with black top, or maybe a collared number, but I really can't decide.

Help? How would one go about wearing this??

Here is one thing I felt really good about....

 

And I ate it the sandwich, 'Kaylin', way:

This is the easiest way to eat a cupcake- a perfect frosting to cake ratio!!!

Business Casual Work Shorts?

I have been saving these in the depths of my closet until the weather was finally hot enough to wear them.

Well hello 80 degrees, and hello work 'dress' shorts? My question is- DO THEY WORK???

I am always trying to find ways to alter the standard 'business wear'- make it more comfortable, stylish, fun, etc. But I am thinking these might be toeing the line. I found them at TJ Maxx for $15, and they are Banana Republic which gave me the affirmation that yes some serious women wear these, so go ahead, buy 'em. I am just so tired of wearing the standard long skirts or capris to work in the late spring and summer.


They are totally comfortable, still conservative, and Banana Republic soooooo let me know what you think- Okay for work, yes or no?

P.S. Remember all those fabulous Spring accessories I found at forever 21? (See here) Well like I thought when I bought them, the earrings are wayyy more my speed feather- less :)

My beau and I are going out for dinner tonight (insert fancy martini drink/cocktail and excuse to wear my new dress here) to a restaurant we have never been too.

I'm excited.

It's sunny and beautiful here. I hope you all are having a great weekend.