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Why hello! Easter is my favorite holiday for many reasons, and getting to pick out a new spring outfit every year makes it all the more fun. As the years have gone by I have become better at planning my outfits ahead of time, especially because of shipping reasons (NYFW also taught me a lesson on this...). Above are a few favorites of mine. This navy, this bow detail, this laser cut detail are all up there as well! To sum it up, just give me lace, floral or bow details, and spring pastels and I will be the happiest girl hopping around on Easter. 

Below are also a list of stores that I look to for dresses for any occasion. A quick tip, if you are on a budget look at smaller boutiques. Most you can find through Instagram or Pinterest, but I do have a few listed below.

Favorite Stores

Anthropologie

Shop Stevie

Red Dress Boutique

Impressions Boutique

Lilly Pulitzer

ASOS

SHOPBOP

Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom

The Mint Julep Boutique

Have any of y'all seen the new Beauty and the Beast??!! It came out while I was back visiting in South Carolina, so I am dying to see it. It was pretty crazy so I also wanted to wait until the crowds past to see it. Fingers crossed I get to see it this weekend!

Thanks for reading! xo

New York Fashion Week Rookie

(Can you tell it was trash day in NYC?!) 

 

Finally! A New York Fashion Week post! I haven't been very active on this little blog or on any other platform of media, so most of you probably don't know that I got an invitation to experience a New York fashion show during the hectic time of NYFW. It was my first inviation ever, so how could I turn it down?! I live within a decent amount of hours away from the city, so my momma and I packed up and drove to NYC last Friday. 

To Stay:

We'll start off with where we stayed, shall we? As someone who is always looking for an Instagram worthy snapshot the Intercontinental New York Barclay was the "it" hotel! It is a decent price range and a few blocks away from Rockefeller center. The only downside my mom and I found was how thin the walls were in the rooms. But besides that it was such a good stay.

To Eat:

Once we arrived Friday night we were pretty hungry, so we went on the hunt for a good place to eat near the hotel. We came upon Salvation Burger, which was delicious! You will need many napkins for their juicy burgers. 

Saturday morning we took our time sleeping in and getting ready for the day. Once we were ready to leave we headed to Chelsea Market to eat. My mom ordered chicken marsala soup from Hale and Hearty Soups while I ordered the "Sofia" sandwich from Cappone's. 

After the fashion show we walked a few blocks to a coffee shop by the name Cafe Grumpy. I ordered a toasted marshmallow latte, which of course had the latte art. I mean how could you go to a city and not get latte art?!

To Do:

This was a short trip and it was solely for the fashion show, so we didn't plan much. I knew we were going to be around the Chelsea area, and I've always wanted to go check out the High Line. So after grabbing a coffee my mom and I lugged around the picks from a crazy good Anthropologie sale and walked the top part of the High Line. If I could recommend anything to a first timer in NYC it would be the High Line. It was so cool being in the city but a level above. It was surprisingly calm and peaceful; completely opposite the normal tourist buzz of the city. 

It was my first New York Fashion Week, so it was a very exciting time. Obviously I haven't been as active on the blog because of craziness that is happening in my family's life, but I was really hoping this trip would get me back into the swing of things. Which did prove to be correct because my imagination has been inspired! Now all I have to do is figure out my shoots with this New England sunset time *insert monkey covering eyes emoji*. Anyway, I was invited to the up and coming designer, Yuna Yang's show. Her pieces were absolutely beautiful and inspiring. My favorite had to be the white, floral pant suit that's pictured above. It was definitely an experience I hope to repeat in the near future. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and thanks for reading lovely! xo 

                                                         #NYFW Outfit Picks

Easter Dress Shop

I've been thinking about my Easter dress for a few weeks now but it just hit me yesterday that it's coming up this Sunday. Therefore, the procrastination must end tonight. It's a decision between lace, floral patterns, and just simple pastel colored dresses. I've got all of those linked in the widget above. All you have to do is click on the image and it will take you directly there. 

Three other dresses that are great options would be this high low dress, which I am honestly debating on. This little white dress is up next, and this dress that I have decided to classify as the sweet southern Easter dress. 

Happy Monday, and thanks for reading! xo

March 2015 Favorites....

For the most part March was about my trip to South Africa, so a lot of my favorites this month have to do with that. 

Stargazing- Oh my goodness was the sky absolutely ahhh-mazing in Africa!! You could see the milky way... just was absolutely perfect! Between strokes of a paintbrush and the sunrises the experience of stargazing in SA was the time I felt closest to God.

Blanket Scarf- I know this is so a last season thing but woah was a blanket scarf the best thing I brought! It was perfect for the plane rides and for traveling in the car.

Ice cream- Long rides in a car with no air conditioning. Ice cream is sooo necessary. 

 Croakies- I probably would've lost my sunglasses a bajillion times if it were not for this amazing invention,

Makeup Mist and Set- Going straight from from hot sweaty weather to freezing weather was not ideal for my skin, and this spray helped a ton for giving my face a little extra spritz of moisture to start the day off.

Wristlet- Caring a purse around in SA was not the best thing so a wristlet was genius.

Magellan Shirt- I originally got this for another missions trip but it was perfect for this one since I was sweating buckets 2/3 of the day.

Nude pumps- If you couldn't already tell by the amount of times I have worn these in all my blog posts as of late, I really love these heels!

In other news, I have been in bed sick for the past 6 days and i'm just now being able to look at a screen. So hoping it doesn't last much longer because we have family friends visiting next week.

Thanks for stopping by! xo 

Lace Over Peplum

Lace Blazer [similar here, here & here]

Peplum top [similar here & here]

Denim- Forever 21

Heels- DSW

Handbag- Kate Spade

Bracelets [similar]

Earrings [similar here, here & here]

I either think of outfits when I am supposed to be sleeping, find the perfect piece online that I would love to style with something I have, or have 5 seconds before I have to go somewhere and I don't want to wear another outfit twice. This was the latter of those cases. I couldn't think of anything for church on Saturday night or Sunday until it was time to leave. You be the judge! Did it turn out as a success or fail? xo

Holiday Dress Guide...

Top from left to right: Black Dress, Sequin Shift Dress, Sequin 3/4 sleeve (10% off w/code: lstf10), Berry Dress (10% off w/code: lstf10), Blue Dress, Nude Lace Midi
Bottom from left to right: Silver Sequin Dress, Red Lace Dress, Floral Sequin Dress, Fringe Dress, Dot Bodice Dress, Sequin Sheath Dress


10 days away from Christmas, y'all 10 DAYS!! How is half of December already gone?! Not to mention 2015 is just 17 days away.... Do you have a fancy little party you are attending this holiday season? Do you have a little fancy dress? No? Well i've got your back girl! I've put together a few of my favorite holiday dresses for Christmas or New Years. I am not one to spend $300 on a dress that will be worn once (my wedding dress however, I will make an exception), so I have some that are on the pricey side if you are willing to splurge for the beauty then I have others that are under $100!  

One day I will be invited to one of those grand parties and I will be wearing my ultimate holiday dress (imagine this but more of this kinda style mixed with this, does that make sense?), but dreaming will have to do for now. I hope you all are enjoying the holidays, and I will be back with the ultimate gift guide!

Thanks for stopping by!

Catharine

CYBER MONDAY STEALS...

Piperlime- 30% off sitewide + extra 40% off sale items with code: CYBERSALE

Ann Taylor- 50% off entire purchase with code: CYBER50

GAP- 40% off your entire purchase with the code: CYBER

H&M- 30% off + Free Shipping on orders $50 or more with code: 2896

Modcloth- 25% off entire purchase with the code: CYBERMONDAY

Nordstrom Rack- 30% off clearance + Free Shipping on order $100 or more

Nordstrom- Up to 40% off

Old Navy- 40% off with code: CYBER

Kate Spade- 30% off with code: CYBER30

ASOS- 30% off with code: ILOVEMONDAYS

C. Wonder- 40% off store-wide

Dee Keller- 30% off with code: BLACKFRIDAYWEEKEND

Banana Republic- 40% off with code: CYBER

French Collection- 40% off with code: FC40BF

Joie- 25% off with code: THANKS

LOREN HOPE- 20% off with code: THANKFULLY

Kendra Scott- 15% off with code: BFCM2014

Madewell- 25% off with code: GIFTON

SHOPBOP- 15% off $250 & 20% off $500 with code: GOBIG14

Tory Burch- 20% off $300, 25% $500, 30% off $750 with code: LUCKY

Cyber Monday is the definition of perfect to an online shopaholic. You get (most of) the great deals that are there on Black Friday but you get to shop in the comfort of your home and with just a few clicks. It just couldn't get an better! I have rounded up some of my favorite sales going on for you; keep in mind you have 12 hours or under to grab these deals!! 

In other new, I just got back from my trip down to South Carolina for Thanksgiving and all I have to say is that my feet are practically dying of praise because I am finally giving them a break! Seriously... busiest. week.ever. I had the absolute best time but I am glad to be back at my MA home. Now bring on alllllll things Christmas!

Thanks for stopping by!

Catharine