Dress- Banana Republic, same exact but different color here // Leather Jacket- Nordstrom Rack, similar here, love this // Shoes- Nordstrom Rack // Earrings- Old, similar here // Necklace- Similar here // Bracelets- Gifted, similar here; Heart of Stone; Heart of Stone

This dress is one of the best items in my closet as of late. It's the perfect transition piece, and I think it's the best for traveling because it's so light. I love the two slits at the bottom; it gives the dress a little character. I love pairing it with sandals and a denim jacket, or as is. for the spring and summer. Then in the fall I would switch to a pair of booties and leather jacket. Now I just have to hold myself back from purchasing the black color too!

The mornings have started to get cooler up here in the Northeast, so i've started planning out everything I want to get accomplished before school starts/the weather turns colder. If you have a must on your list then let me know! I want these next few weeks to be pure adventure. 

Thanks for reading, y'all! xo

Flirty Flutter Twirl Worthy

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

2 Piece Statement

Trench- Forever 21// 2 Piece Dress- Lulu's; similar skirt; love this, this & this set // Earrings- Ralph Lauren // Pumps- DSW, similar (on sale!) // Sunglasses- Old, similar

I actually bought this set back in the fall time for a wedding, and i'm just now getting around to posting it, oops! I even thought about not sharing it since it's out of stock, but decided against it because I really do love it. I pinned it in the pack to bring the skirt up a little, that way it was a little more modest for the wedding. But I can totally see this being one of those outfits to grab for a trip to the city. Like I said it's out of stock but I did find a few other sets that I have linked above and below. 

Living in a tourist spot there is one weekend that the locals don't look forward to in particular, that is Memorial Day Weekend. One word: Traffic. You learn to leave your house sometimes 30 minutes early and learn the back roads. The funny part is, this is just my second summer living here and i'm already complaining (Lord bless my own heart). But other than the extra people it's a great weekend to chill by the beach, if you can find a spot.(;

What are your plans for this three day weekend? 

Thanks for reading! xo

Memorial Weekend Sales

Kate Spade: 25% off sale with code SPEECHLESS

Banana Republic: 40% off your purchase with code BRTAKE40

ASOS: 20% off full price with code HISUMMER

Anthropologie: 30% off sale

Nordstrom: Up to 40% off

Biker Meets Chic

Jacket- Nordstrom Rack (other options here & here)

Dress- Banana Republic, love this (other options below)

Shoes- Topshop

Sunglasses- Francesca's, save or splurge

Earrings- Old, similar

I've had this dress for a few months now, but I just couldn't find the perfect way to style it. All the items have been in my closet for months now. Finally my creativity decided to show itself, and well that's how this look was created and why all the items are all out of stock. 

I always forget about shift dresses, but quickly remember why they are my favorite style once I put one on. I've had my eye on this one for a while.

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

Business Like

Dress- Francesca's, similar

Blazer- Old, similar

Shoes- Banana Republic, similar

Earrings- A gift, similar

If you told me to pick my top two favorite items in my closet one of them would be a blazer. I reach for one probably 4-5 days out of the week. My co-workers joke that when they wear blazers they dressed like Catharine that day. Blazers are just so easy to style, and they amp up an outfit like a snap of your fingers. They're also really helpful for someone who is always cold like myself. 

Happy Friday! I hope you all have the best weekend. Thanks for reading! xo