Leather Jacket//White Top//Jeggings//Boots//Tote Bag//Hat//Bracelet//Lipstick

I love the dark burgundy and hunter green for fall but there is just something about the look of white and light neutrals that just brings a look of chic to your wardrobe. I incorporated the top trends for this fall, such as thigh high boots, hats, and totes, that way you can still fit in with the style but not necessarily the deep colors. 

It's Fri-yay!! And it's my day off so it's a good one. I really want to find a pumpkin patch soon, but it seems like they are hiding from me this year. What are your weekend plans? 

Thanks for reading! xo

Shopping Cart via Pinterest

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I recently created a board on Pinterest devoted to items I have my eye on or in my shopping cart. I never realized that I really only pin things from Anthropologie or Kate Spade, oopsies haha. But really, have you seen Kate Spade's new arrivals?! It's all about flamingos; yet another reason why I will work for Kate Spade one day. Anyway, today I am just showing you my top favorites at the moment. If you want to check out the rest of my board or my Pinterest in general you can head over here.

Thanks for reading, y'all! xo

Lookout: On Trend

dress//sunglasses//sandals//bracelets//necklace//clutch

The biggest trend to keep an eye on this spring/summer is this look:

White, flowy dresses (usually midi or maxi)

Gold or jeweled sandals (pineapples too)

 These Prada sunnies

 Bright, colorful clutches with tons of detail

 Last but definitely not least tassels (Seriously. I NEED this in my life!)!!

Everything I linked above is under $50! Who says you can't achieve the look without emptying your bank account?  

So I kind of have a funny story from a lesson I learned this week, and that is, don't buy shoes online. In the past I have had no problem ordering shoes online but this time it was a major fail! I ordered two pairs of shoes in the same size from the same store. Well one came in and they were too small. A few days later the next pair came in and they were too big. Needless to say, my weekend will involve going to exchange shoes and probably a strange look from the employee helping me, haha!

Thanks for reading, y'all! xo 

Beach Bag Essentials Linkup

beach bag; bikini bag; sunnies; floppy hat; water bottle; lip balm; tanning oil; headphones

I couldn't pass up a chance to dream about summer when Sydney from Sincerely, Syd asked me to join the #BeachBagEssentialsLinkup. Today I am bring exactly what the hashtag says, what is (or what will be) in my beach bag, from a floppy hat to a stack of books. Also, who goes to the beach without a koozie or three?! These are by far my favorite, and they are 10% off when you use the code: lstf10 at checkout!! 

Hang in there lovelies; we're so close to sandy toes and salty hair! xo

Thanks for hosting Sydney & Victoria! 

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 

2015 February Favorites...

Bean Boots/ Striped Turtleneck/ Girly Book/ NYX Concealer/ Pink Earrings

Here's what i've been loving in the month of February...

1- This has been the month of snow. As you all are probably aware of considering how much I have talked about it. Snow = Bean Boots.

2- The softest, comfiest turtleneck tee ever. I have to restrain myself from wearing it everyday. Such a great layering piece!

3- I've really been into reading books for fun lately, and this has to be my favorite right now. It's such a cute book! I seriously can't wait for the sequel coming out in May! Now I really want to read this book....

4- I don't know why I ever stopped using this concealer. It was probably due to not being around an Ulta at the time of need. I tried it out last year and fell in love.

5- I have posted these so many times this month and I am really sorry! It's like I just bought them so I was going crazy and wanted to wear them everyday. 

6- Coffee. Oh my goodness, I love coffee anyway but this month I have just been inhaling it. I don't need but one cup of caffeine so I just drink it mostly for the taste, and I think it's due to the glorious amount of local coffee on the cape. Seriously there are only 3 Starbucks and my taste buds are not a huge fan anymore. Sorry Starbs! I still love your tea though!

This is my last post for 2 weeks (insert crying face)! I'm heading to South Africa on Monday for a missions trip, but I will be back soon so no worries. Follow along on my Instagram though because i'm going to try and post leaving/coming back- @catlyonc 
Thank you so so much y'all!! xxo

January Favorites....

 In 2015 I want to blog about what I personally love. I don't know if it's because i've been watching too many monthly favorites on Youtube or what, but monthly favorites are one of my favorite things to see from other people. You may also notice that there are a lot more beauty products than fashion, and it's because i've really had a thing for everything beauty related lately. I really want to blog about the things I have tried, routines, hair styles, etc. Now, my blog will remain mainly fashion but I would like to branch out a little more in my other interests. Please let me know your feedback! Would y'all be interested in that or would you just rather me stick to fashion?

1- Beauty Blender/ Holy. Grail. Ahhhh, I cannot say enough good things about this product!! You just have to buy it yourself to believe it. 

2- Elf Brow Gel/ I am not to that point in my life where I can pay $21 for eyebrow gel, so i've been on the hunt for something cheaper. And well, this one is wayyy cheaper. We're talking $20 cheaper. It honestly works really well for me and you can't beat that price! 

3- L'Oreal Mascara/ I just use the primer in this not the actual mascara. I first saw this on Emily from The Sweetest Thing blog, and I wanted to try it out for myself. It seriously makes a huge difference for my lashes. Repurchase for sure.

4- Nyx Lipstick Liner in 'Nude Pink'/ I wanted a lip liner that will go with almost all my lipsticks and this is it. I don't have a huge lipstick collection at the moment, but i'm adding on and this lip liner is great to have on hand when I do. 

5- Chloe Perfume/ To be completely honest I just have the sample of this perfume.... Perfume is just something I don't want to splurge on for myself. But I love this scent! It's so feminine and fresh. 

6- Kate Spade Slippers/ You need these. You need them right now. Kate Spade, cheetah print, big bow. Perfect. Just perfect.  

7- ABD Mug/ I have loved nothing but mugs this month. I know, strange favorite. I'm a lady who likes pretty little things, and having coffee in a pretty little mug is a reason to get out of my bed. 

8- OGX Repairing Shampoo/ This is going to sound a little gross and i'm sorry, but it goes along with why this is in my favorites. My hair "sheds"/I loose a lot of hair; especially when I brush it or in the shower. But, I switched to this shampoo after reading good reviews and I am never turning back. I have seen a h-u-g-e difference in my hair lose (those 2 words together gross me out...). I'm desperate to try the conditioner and hair mask now! 

9- Starfish Bracelet/ I received a pair of bracelets from my sweet friends as a kind of welcome to the Cape/Christmas gift and they are on my wrist every single day. I can't find the exact bracelets I have but the one I linked is similar.  

10- Sheinside Sweater/ If you follow me on Instagram you have seen this sweater a few too many times lately... oopsies. I just can't stop wearing it! 

Sorry for the rabble, and thanks for reading!

Catharine

New Year, New Bag...

Splurge- Tory Burch; Rebecca Minkoff; Kate Spade; Louis Vuitton; Tory Burch; Prada
Save- Topshop; Francesca's, cheetah; Francesca's, pink; Forever 21, black; Forever 21, brown; Charming Charlie's

Calling all (my fellow) bag ladies!! It's a new year which means it's totally acceptable to buy a new bag it's time to start thinking about a new bag to add to our collections. New year, new bag. In our sweet, sweet dreams we imagine showing that Louis Vuitton bag off on our arm. In reality however, most of us don't have $2000 laying around for a new bag. That's why I put together some dream bags (to start saving those pennies for) and some reality bags. All the bags on the left are $70 and under. The bags on the right... well I don't really like to think of their prices. 

I apologize for the lack of outfit posts this week; I explain a little why that's been the case here. I also haven't been able to get some pictures this week. I'll be back to normal next week though, pinky promise!

Thanks for stopping by!

Catharine

Ultimate Christmas Shopping Guide...

Deer bedding / Rifle paper co recipe box / C Wonder dinnerware / C Wonder teapot / Voluspa scented candle / Kate Spade vase / Kate Spade Places To Go, People To See Coffee Table Book

Clarisonic face cleanser / Deborah Lippmann thin nail polish / Beauty product / Yves saint laurent lip stain / Urban Decay metallic eyeshadow / NARS Cosmetics goat hair makeup brush / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics blender brush / Beautyblender cream makeup

Gold shoes / Mixer / Kids Wooden Sliced Play Food Set | The Land of Nod / Kids Play Food Salad Set | The Land of Nod

Bosca ID Passcase Wallet / Bose® 'SoundLink®' Bluetooth® On-Ear Headphones / Patagonia M's Synchilla® Snap-T® Fleece Pullover / The Rail Cashmere Knit Cap / The North Face 'eTip' Gloves / Nike 'Free 5.0 - 2014' Running Shoe (Men) / Barbour 'Casting' Slim Fit Waxed Cotton Jacket

Christian Louboutin black patent leather pumps / Rebecca Minkoff mini crossbody purse / Clare V calf hair purse / 3 1 Phillip Lim leather satchel handbag / J.Crew crystal drop earrings / ASOS white scarve / Faux fur glove / Ray-Ban mirrored aviator sunglasses / Topshop cable knit beanie

T-MINUS 3 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. Where has the time gone? If you still haven't gotten all your shopping done (or if you're like me, none of it) then I have a quick little guide for everyone on your list! 

On Saturday we went into Boston to find more favorite places and well, we didn't succeed in our mission. But I got to spend a few minutes in the city and they had Christmas trees and lights up so I was good.

I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday filled week so far. Thank you for reading!

Catharine

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

Kate Spade Holiday Ready Sale...

White Dessa Dress; Leopard Coat; Sequin Fringe Dress; Swift Dress; Jeweled Scarf; Glitter Studs; Chandelier Earrings; Black Bow Belt; Headphones; Feather Clutch; Ring Set; Glitter Bow Belt; Glitter Watch; Glitter Charm Heels; Black & Cheetah Booties; Cayman Slippers; Leopard Slippers


It's no secret I have a love for Kate Spade like no other (*cough *cough dream job). Besides, what's a holiday without Kate Spade, glitter, bows, and leopard?! It just so happens that you can shop for your Kate Spade-aholic and not break the bank, well not completely anyway, because from now until November 16th you can get 25% off when you enter the code 'BEMERRY' at checkout!! Oh yeah, this Thursday just got that much better.

Have fun shopping, loves!

Catharine 

Holiday Gift Guide: $50 & Under

Beauty Blender; Two Faced Eyeshadow Palette; Kate Spade Notebook; Kate Spade Portable Charger; Kate Spade Bags; Kate Spade Book; Kate Spade Agenda; BP Faux Fur Scarf; Owl Mug; Cara Station Cuff; BaubleBar Ivory Pearls; Zara Scarf; Forever 21 Faux Fur Vest; Juliana's Herringbone Vest ($49 when you use the code 'lstf10' at checkout!!); H&M Coat; Kate Spade Socks


The holidays are hard when you can't splurge on everyone so I have come up with a list of things that are $50 and under! There's something for the traveler, fashionista, hostess with the mostess, beauty guru, and the one who loves to cuddle up with hot chocolate by the fire. 

 Hi, my name is Catharine... and I am a Kate Spade-aholic. I just can't help it y'all. Anyway, now is the time to knock out all of your holiday shopping because everything is going to go by fastttt. Especially if you want anything monogrammed because there are usually dates you can't order after to get the gift by Christmas.  

Thanksgiving hasn't even come yet but y'all I am so excited for Christmas! This weekend I have filled up my schedule with more candy, coffee dates, and getting into the holiday spirit. What are y'all doing this weekend? 

Thanks for reading!

Catharine

Faux Leather Under $100...

Top row (left to right)- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Bottom row (left to right)- 1, 2, 3 (use code: lstf10 to save 10%!!), 4, 5

Boy oh boy, faux leather is H-O-T this season! When I first saw leather leggings I thought they were so chic but they also looked gooey; I don't know if that makes sense but they reminded me of candy for some reason. And I know things can get a bit pricey, so I have come up with a list where everything is under $100!!

 I think faux leather jackets have always been around, but this year it's all about leggings, skirts, and really anything. I love it! But if you are not too sure about wearing so much leather, such as an all leather jacket, then you could go with something like this one, where you have only leather sleeves. Simple leather accessories are also a great way to bring leather into your style without being so dramatic. 

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!

Catharine  

Wednesday Wishlist

Camel Sweater, Herringbone Vest, Burgundy Skirt, Faux-Leather Skirt, Destroyed Denim, Leather Booties, Cheetah Slippers, Burgundy Earrings, Tory Burch Cross-Body, Kate Spade Agenda, MAC Lip Pencil in 'Soar', MAC Lipstick in 'Fleshpot', Dior Lip Maximizer , Laura Mercier Foundation


I know what y'all are thinking... those slippers are wild!! Why yes, they are most definitely wild and I need them in my life. I NEED them. So bad. Last year, when we first visited Cape Cod in the winter, my feet had become icicles. Therefore, those $125 would be put to good use! And if that isn't enough they are cheetah print, fuzzy, have a bow on them, and are Kate Spade. It's a "duh" moment for me. 

Thank you for listening to my rant! Now moving on. I am big into the color burgundy this fall, and it doesn't help that I am a big Carolina Gamecock fan. I love bold colors on lips but I can never really pull them off, or I just don't feel like going into the grocery store with bright red lips. So when I saw this look I knew I had to try it out for the days I don't feel like putting on much color! Also, I have heard amazing things about the Laura Mercier Foundation, and I am still on the hunt for that perfect foundation for my skin. If you have any suggestions please let me know! Distressed jeans are HUGE this season; again still looking for that perfect match for me. I just can't justify $200 for a pair of jeans quite yet. Just a little secret between you and me, that sweater is only $16!! And yep, those are yet another pair of booties. With a bow on them. And they are Kate Spade. Funny how I can't justify $200 jeans but I sure can justify a $350 pair of booties. 

I'm thinking about doing a "Wednesday Wishlist" every week. Let me know your feed back!

Sorry this was uber long!! Thanks for reading!

Catharine      

On My Radar: Fall Shoes

                                           Tory Burch boots; Hunter boots; Red Dress boots;
                              Dolce Vita Suede bootie; Red Dress booties; Sole Society bootie;
                                               Dolce Vita Leather bootie; Tory Burch flats;
                                    DSW Leopard heels; Lulu's Black heels; Lulu's Hazel heels


    Happy Labor Day weekend!! Lately I realized how lacking I am in shoes, especially for fall.   So I am sharing some of the shoes that are on the top of my fall/winter list and why I need them.   I own one pair of booties and love them so so much; I might even love them more than tall    boots. Which means I need more, lots more. I also lack in heels when it comes to any color    other than nude. I will say that I still am learning to not look like a baby deer walking in them  (you'd think dancing in pointe shoes would help with that!), so that could be another reason why I have so few pair. Leopard is HUGE this season which means the leopard heels I have above  are a necessity. Living up north means there will be a lot more snow. Snow = Boots. I'm not too crazy about the coral Hunter boots (my heart is still set on hot pink or tiffany blue) so I will  probably go with something else. I am absolutely in love with the Tory Burch riding boots along with this Michael Kors pair, and I mean hello, you can't go through the colder months without a pair of boots. Oh and yes, cowboy boots are most definitely on my list.

     Well now that the rambling is done... I hope all of you can snag at least a few deals this                                                              weekend! Thanks for reading!

                                                                        Catharine

                                                                              
   P.S. Some of my favorite sales are at Tory Burch, Gap, Baublebar, J Crew, J Crew Factory,                                                                Old Navy, and Kendra Scott!



                                                                         

Room Necessities...

Cube Organizer , Rolling Clothing Rack , Desk
Caitlin Wilson Pillow, H&M Pillow, Anthropologie Pillow
Kate Spade Print Box Set, Kate Spade Color Box Set,
Urban Outfitters Rug, World Market Rug, Bazaarmorocco Pouf,
Target Lamp


Oh my goodness gracious am I obsessed with decorating my new room. I have always had a thing for interior designing, and what better excuse is there than just moving to a new house? Above are the top few things on my list to purchase next. I still want to go with the color theme that I had for my room back in SC (inspo post here). I also need some seating and am loving this acrylic chair that I could pair with a fun pillow. Oh, and you may be wondering why I listed both of the Kate Spade box sets; well it's cause I can't decide! Do I want those gorgeous patterned ones or the bright solid color set?! Help me decide!! 

Thanks for reading!

Catharine

P.S. Go follow my Pinterest board that I am getting some of my inspiration from here!!  

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Favorites

Michael Kors Trench Coat; North Face Vest; North Face Pullover; Treasure&Bond Leather Jacket; Michael Kors Dress; Topshop Faux Fur Vest; Kate Spade Leggings; Vince Camuto Skirt
Sultra Curling Rod; Tory Burch Fragrance; Nars Lip & Nail; Rebecca Minkoff Pouch
 Michael Kors Boots; Tory Burch Boots; Michael Kors Mid Calf Boot; Nike Shoes; Kate Spade Pumps; Sam Edelman Pumps
 Tory Burch Leopard Bracelet; Tory Burch Leather Bracelet; Vince Camuto Studded Cuff ; Tory Burch Scarf; Tory Burch Crossbody; Michael Kors Watch; Kate Spade Watch  


Y'all. This sale. My mind immediately went to fall. Probably because this southern girl is moving to the North, so I am trying to prepare my closet. I mean, can we just talk about the Michael Kors watch and boots?! I literally dropped my phone when my eyes met those two beauties. Or the Kate Spade pumps? Or the Tory Burch bracelets? Or... everything? Hurry on over to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale before it ends on August 4th!!

Happy shopping, lovelies!

Catharine    

Shopbop Sale...

Shoshanna Bikini, Splendid One Piece
Dahlin Dress, Voulez Vous Dress
Scuba Leather Jacket, Tibi Sleeveless Top
Ex Boyfriend Crop Jeans
Polka Dot Espadrille Flats, Lana Laser Cut Floral Pumps,
Charlene Metallic Caged Sandals, Caged Stiletto Sandals
Marion Small E/W Tote, Ella Neoprene Tote


Y'all. Shopbop is having a big Fourth of July sale!! Like really big. There are so many amazing steals! I mean I really don't need to say much more than that you can get designer items for up to 70% off. I know my jaw dropped too. Seriously though, you just CAN'T pass up those polka dot espadrilles. Or the leather jacket... or maybe everything....

TWO posts in ONE day?! Say what?

Catharine
 

SHOPBOP Friends & Family Sale

Dress- here
Scarf- here
Bag- here
Shoes- here


There are less than 12 hours left to get 25% off on EVERYTHING at Shopbop!! They are having their Friends and Family Sale until 11:59pm tonight! Use the code INTHEFAMILY14 at checkout.  I have personally been d.y.i.n.g. over these shoes and this bag lately.
 Here is a look that I quickly put together for a weekend trip to a tropical island or for strutin' around town on warm summer days. Everything is available on Shopbop. 

Happy Shopping!!

LSTF