Dress- Banana Republic (on sale!) // Sandals- Banana Republic, similar here & here // Handbag- Rebecca Minkoff, love this satchel // Earrings- Old, similar // Bracelets- Heart of Stone; Heart of Stone; similar here // Necklace- Kendra Scott, almost exact here

I've had my eye on this dress for a while but they never had my size in stock in the stores i've visited. Finally, during a trip to Boston I found it! It may have been a petite size but hey, I found it and there was an amazing deal on it too! You'll have to excuse the very obvious wrinkles though because your girl still needs to find a steamer.

Well. It's been about a month hasn't it? Whew, I am so happy to get back on here! I didn't mean to take such a long break but i'm glad it happened because it made me realize just how much I love doing this thing called blogging. Anyway, I hope you all have been having a great summer so far. I can't believe people/stores are already stocking up the sweater and boots. Don't get me wrong, I love when the leave turn colors but let me wear a few more sun dresses before I break out the leggings haha!

Thanks for reading, y'all!! xo

Turquoise Blazer

Blazer- Banana Republic (on sale!)

Tee- Gap, almost identical

Denim- Gap

Shoes- Banana Republic, similar

Bag- Rebecca Minkoff, similar

Earrings- Banana Republic

Necklace- Kendra Scott

When you mix my obsession with blazers and smack the color turquoise on one then all is right in the world of Catharine (imagine what a pink one would do ha!). It's just what I was looking for to get my out of the black and grey slump from winter. It adds the pop I was looking for while keeping me warm in the still cool weather. While on the subject of spring and blazers I thought i'd just throw this one out there. It's a statement but oh my goodness does it look stunning on.

Easter is so close and as usual I haven't found a dress yet. Nothing is popping out at me this year. Suggestions on styles or stores are most welcome! (;

Thanks for reading! xo

Cool Tone

Jacket- Nordstrom Rack, similar here & here

Top- Banana Republic, similar here & here

Denim- Banana Republic

Boots- DSW, similar here

Bag- Rebecca Minkoff, similar here

Scarf- Old, similar here

Earrings- A gift, similar here

Sunglasses- Forever 21

Have I talked about how much i'm obsessed with the color Cobalt?! I feel like I have, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it again (; It is one of my favorite transition colors because it has that pop but it can be worn in every season. It also helps that my name is very close to the color's name; therefore, I declare it my color ha! 

Spring is almost here. One of the ways we identify that is SHOPBOP is having their spring sale! Now is the time to purchase that designer swimsuit. Just use code BIGEVENT16 at checkout to receive 15% off orders over $250, 20% off orders over $500, and 25% off orders over $1,000. 

Thanks for reading! xo

SHOPBOP SALE

                                                         SHOP THE POST

Business With A Flare

Top- Boutique in Newport, RI; similar here & here

Skirt- Old, similar

Flats- Topshop

Bag- Rebecca Minkoff

Happy October, y'all! There have been a few brisk days here in New England already but it's starting to get steady with the colder days. I'm not ready to put away my sun dresses but I am ready to pull out my faux fur vests! Oh and have any of y'all tried the Toasted Graham Latte from Starbucks?! To be honest it was my first time stepping into a Starbucks in probably a month or two (NE is spoiling me with the local coffee), so that was a nice little visit back. 

I have this fear of wearing the same outfit twice, unless it's the most comfortable thing in the world. With my job it's very hard to stay within the dress code and not have my fear become a reality. This outfit was the turn out one morning and it got quite a few compliments so I figured I would share it. Also, I promise I have some fall posts coming, no worries!

Thanks for reading, y'all! xo

Edgy LBD

Dress- Francesca's, similar

Heels- Lulu's

Clutch- Rebecca Minkoff

Earrings- Old, similar

Lips- Liner in "Baby Berry"; Lipstick in "Mesmerizing Magenta"

I have to say, the job I have now has definitely gotten me to experiment more with fashion and my personal style. I can't say I would've chosen this dress before or not, but I sure am glad I decided to grab it! Lace Up dresses can be intimidating if you are more conservative but it's such an easy fix to pop a tank top or slip underneath. So that is no excuse to not try this trend out (;

Unfortunately this year was yet another year to miss #NYFW, but from all the snaps and Instas I have been seeing it's been a pretty good one. Like really good. Fingers crossed #NYFW Spring 2016 will be the one for me!

Thanks for reading y'all! xo

Bow Tank

Top- Old, similar

Denim- Forever 21

Heels- Lulu's

Bag- Rebecca Minkoff

Earrings- Old, similar

This top is one of those pieces where you can just throw it on and you're good to go. It has so much character by itself that you really don't need to add anything else to make it an outfit. Unfortunately it's an older piece from my closet so you can't buy this exact one but I linked a similar one. 

I hope you all are having a wonderful day off this Labor Day! Retail does far from relax on Labor Day, but i'm not complaining, i'm just enjoying the sunshine before I head into work (; Thanks for reading y'all! xo

Floral & Georgia Peach

Top- Old, similar here & here (use code lstf10 at checkout for an extra 10% off)

Skirt- Shop Dress Up, similar

Shoes- Lulu's [similar]

Bag- Rebecca Minkoff

Earrings- Old, similar

Bracelets- Charming Charlie, Altar'd State, gift (similar below)

One of my goals for this blog is to show you how to style items over and over again. Because let's be real here, ain't nobody got time or money to wear a brand new item every single day. Therefore, I am wearing this skirt for I think the third time on LSTF. A few years ago my dad told me a standard I needed to own skirts. I had to get rid of all my skirts and start all over again. This was one of the first new skirts I bought, and I never thought I would get so much wear out of this georgia peach. 

In other words, I'm sure you all know about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!! You can shop it right now if you are a Nordstrom debit/credit card holder. But the rest of us are going to have to wait until July 16th. I will be back with a round up of my favorite things from the sale later. 

Thanks for reading, y'all are the best! xo