NYFW Street Style

With New York hustling and bustling with Fashion Week I figured it was the perfect time to magnify some of my favorite fashion from the week. Personally, the fashion shows are amazing, but I like the street style better. To me it's so much more wearable and it's worn by real people, not models. There's something just so real about it. These are the fashions that I've seen that are perfect! Some of these are not from this years fashion week (as you can probably tell because there's warmer weather), but I still think they are fabulous!

As you can probably tell oversized coats were a huge thing and I'm seriously loving the look!

XOXO, Kate

Ask Me

Ayyy. So I decided to do another "Ask Kate" post because the last one was such a success. But, this time I wanted to try out doing the post in video form. I always complain that I don't use my camera enough so I figured this would be a good way to put it to use! Comment down below, email me or tweet me (yes, I finally joined twitter)! Ask any questions you may have about me/my life, blogging, fashion, fitness, beauty or really anything! I'm pretty much open to answering most questions! I'm really excited to film this video, but I need questions first so ask me some!

THANKS!

XOXO, Kate

Will You Be My Valentine?

Valentine's Day is today and I'm pretty excited! Valentine's Day is definitely not my favorite of holidays, but it's still a fun day to show someone that you love them! My valentine's this year are probably my readers because I love you guys so much! Today we are performing a dance for drill team and I'm super excited for it! The dance is to "Ain't No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera! It's a super sassy jazz dance and I can't wait to perform it! I'll probably be spending Valentine's Day with some of my friends because I'm #foreveralone! But, I'll most definitely be watching a movie or two in the spirit of the holiday! Valentine's Day is one of my favorite movies of all time so I'll most likely be watching that movie! Or, some other suggestions are Crazy, Stupid, Love; The Notebook; The Last Song; or The Lucky One. Those movies are all lovey dovey and perfect for Valentine's Day! It also seemed fitting that I share with you some wonderful Valentine's Day inspiration found, of course, via Pinterest. 

Here are some quick recipes to celebrate Valentine's Day!

-strawberry shortcake cupcakes

-rhubarb raspberry fizz

-heart macaroons

-strawberry nutella poptarts

XOXO, Kate

PS :: Don't forget to tell someone you love someone today! Whether it be your parents, siblings, friends, or a significant other!

Blogs I Read

I've most definitely talked about this before, but I wanted to share with you my favorite blogs to read. I read quite a few blogs, but these are the ones that I'm guaranteed to check on the daily. I really love to read blogs and that's the main reason why I started my own! These are my top favorites and they all happen to be people around my age. I think that young bloggers give a fresh new taste of style to the blogging world.

Citrus & Style // Caroline is simply brilliant and I really love her blog! This is probably my top favorite blog that I read every day. She has amazing style, great writing skills and talks about so many different topics that it's impossible to get bored!

The Blonde Prep // Frannie is the main reason why I even started my own blog! Frannie is an old friend and her blog is so fun! She has impecable style and her life is just perfect. Her blog design is too cute as well!

Sailing the Sea of Style // Sloane could not be more perfect. Her style is amazing! Every outfit post is absolutely perfect and she's so daring with her style, but she can pull of anything. Also, her travel posts are amazing because she visits so many interesting places!

Stripes + Peonies // I love Gracey's outfit posts! Her style is so edgy, but classic and preppy at the same time. Her blog design is absolutely beautiful and she has absolutely perfect taste! Her backgrounds for her photoshoots are also absolutely beautiful!

VA is for Lilly Lovers // Caroline is such a sweetheart and her blog is too cute! She has fabulous style and I love reading anything and everything she has to say on her blog each day. She has amazing tips about style, fitness and beauty and great style in her outfit posts and outfit designs!

Definitely check out some of these amazing girls if you haven't yet!

XOXO, Kate

Liebster Award #5

Okay, I think this may be the last Liebster Award that I do because I've done so many this year, but I seriously love answering the questions. Let me know if you guys are annoyed with them yet, ha ha. This time I was nominated by the fabulous Becky from Preppy Brit Becky. Her blog is simply great so definitely go check her out! PS she's from the UK so how cool is that? Thanks so much for the nomination Becky! So I'm going to answer her questions!

1. Favorite place?

California! I've only been once, but it's my favorite place ever.

2. Favorite brand/designer?

I seriously love Tory Burch.

3. What year are you in school?

I'm currently a sophomore. Sophomore year has been really great this year--freshman year was actually awful and my classes were terrible, but this year is so much better and so much more fun.

4. What is your favorite book?

I have a few...Divergent by Veronica Roth, The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks, Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen and The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.

5. Do you enjoy sports? Which ones?

If you mean playing, then badminton and dance. But if you mean watching, then basketball, soccer and baseball.

6. Dream career?

Working for a magazine, doing something with movies/television, or being a blogger.

7. Where do you live?

Chicago!

8. Best holiday you've been on?

This is so funny to me because we call it vacation, but Brits call it holiday. Anyways, probably my trip to Kauai, Hawaii or Los Angeles, California.

9. Where do you want to live?

Los Angeles, California! It is my dream to live there. 

10. Do you have siblings?

Yes! I have a sister that is 18 and a brother that is 13. 

Hope you enjoyed these answers and thanks to Becky for nominating me!

XOXO, Kate

Jewel Tones

With the freezing cold weather, beautiful snow, and a day with no drill practice I figured it was the perfect time for a photoshoot. I ventured out into the cold and snapped a few pictures of this jewel tone inspired outfit. I love mixing bold colors like this beautiful turquoise sweater and amethyst lace top. I love mixing the details together. I also love wearing these two pieces together because they layer so well. I like the sweater because it's a bit cropped and the top has a high low cut so the sweater shows off the high low.

Nordstrom Rack Top (similar) // Ann Taylor Sweater //  Zella Leggings // Steve Madden Booties

PS Do you see the snow falling?

XOXO, Kate

The Best Baubles

I'm pretty sure everyone that likes jewelry loves Bauble Bar. I just recently discovered it {I know--I'm late to find out}, but I am instantly obsessed. They have everything ranging from statement pieces to totally dainty gems. I wanted to share a few of my recent favorite baubles.

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XOXO, Kate