Sweater- Sheinside

Striped shirt- Old Navy

Denim- Forever 21

Coat- Old Navy

Boots- Rack Room Shoes [identical, on sale!]

Bag- Kate Spade

Earrings- Old, similar

Bracelets- Susie Raine; similar

Lips- Lined/filled in w/ 'Nude Pink' with 'Sparkling Sand'

You know how a simple brunch & shopping with a friend can instantly refresh you? It's like you can take on the whole world afterwards. That's what Saturday was for me. It was perfect. Also, I think my family liked me a little more because I was in high spirits and not mopey.... 

But can we talk about this sweater? I was always skeptical ordering it since it is overseas, but I pulled the trigger a few weeks ago. There are some reviews that say a few Sheinside products come without tags; that did happen when I bought this sweater. It was only $19 and it's actually very thick material, so I wasn't really going to worry about it. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Catharine

P.S. Did you spot the hair tie hehe? Oops... (; 

2015 Travel Dream...

(Picture via Pinterest)

I've got a case of wanderlust.

Traveling has always, always been my passion. As one of my favorite bloggers, Mckenna Bleu, would say, "I'd sell it all to see the world". So today i've written down my travel goals/dream for the year 2015. It may seem impossible to you, it seems a little to me, but I am determined to make it happen. 

Alberta, Canada

Paris, France

New York, New York 

(Because you can never go to New York just once)

California

(Again, you can never go to California just once)

New Zealand

Colorado

Lyon, France

Let's do this.

Thanks for reading!

Catharine

Pink Beanie...

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Jacket- Old Navy

Vest- Banana Republic, old [similar here & here]

Denim- Forever 21

Boots- Old, similar here & here]

Gloves- Neiman Marcus (on major sale!)

Beanie- Forever 21

Earrings- Kate Spade

Bracelets- Susie Raine; similar

Lips- Lined 'Nude Pink' with 'Pink Pearl Pop'

This is one of the outfits I wore to New Hampshire this past weekend. I threw it on 10 minutes before we had to leave and I could not be more amazed at how it turned out.

 I never thought beanies would work for me, but I had to get something to put on my head when it snows. If beanies are your thing then you need to R-U-N to your Forever 21 because this beanie is only $3! Yeah you heard me right. If pink doesn't suit you then you're still in luck because they have a million different colors to choose from. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Catharine

Winter Kimono...

Sweater kimono- Francesca's [similar here, here, here & here]

Button-up shirt- Old Navy [similar here & here, 10% off w/code: lstf10]

Denim- Forever 21

Boots- Rack Room Shoes [identical]

Bag- Kate Spade

Earrings- Kate Spade

Bracelets- Susie Raine; similar

I picked this kimono/cardigan sweater from Francesca's the other day, and I was too impatient to wait until spring or summer to wear it. Therefore, I took on the challenge of styling this piece for colder weather. 

If you are wondering what is on the bottom of my sweater it's a piece of tape haha! I didn't know it was there until I got home. Also, please forgive my hair... it was sooooo windy the day we shot these pictures. 

Thanks for reading, lovelies!

Catharine

Life lately through Instagram....

Well heyyyyyy. What a way to start the new year, right? Hopefully this is not a sign for my blog this year.... Anyway, I am back with a little Instagram round up since I haven't done one in a while. 

A few weeks ago in Boston. My goal before we move away (3-4 years-ish) is to know Boston like a local. We found a place we haven't been to and took the day to Boston. Little did we know our time in Boston was only about an hour. But that's alright with me because any time in a city is enough for me!

A rare and terrible quality selfie. Get all the details here

All details here

Boots- here

Find details here

Dress- Old Navy [similar here & here]

Kimono- Francesca's [similar here, great staple here]

Booties- Target [similar]

Bag- Kate Spade

Boots- Kate Spade

Cup/Plate Set- Homegoods

Find details here

I was excited to accept the challenge of styling this cardigan/kimono for winter! How did I do?

I've always been in love with Ashley Brooke Designs from the moment I found them. So I am pretty dang excited to finally have one of her mugs! 

Mug- ABD

I was more obsessed with the dust bag than the contents in the dust bag....

There was a day that was single digit degrees, and I was planning on staying inside by the fire. Unfortunately I had to run a few errands so I embraced the weather with a little faux fur and two coats. 

I just got back from an electronic free weekend and it was quite refreshing. I went to New Hampshire and it was all snowy and icy and just plain gorgeous! I hope you all had a great weekend; now it's time to plan and tackle this week.

Thanks for reading!! Follow me on Instagram to see where I get most of my products, @catlyonc!

Catharine

Winter Chills...

Coat- Old Navy

Denim- Forever 21

Boots- Rack Room Shoes [identical]

Bag- Kate Spade

Earrings- Kate Spade

Scarf- Nordstrom Rack [similar here & here]

Beanie- Old, similar; love this

Gloves- Target

I wore this outfit to Boston a few weeks ago and it was fahhh-reezing. I had about three layers on under this jacket. Oh my goodness, these gloves have been lifesavers lately. I never really had gloves when I lived in South Carolina; there was no need for them except once or twice in the winter. But boy oh boy was there a revelation above the Mason-Dixon line for me. I mean it's supposed to get into single digits this week. No, not how many layers I should have on but the temperature. Um, what? Say a little prayer for your southern girl, please. 

Thanks for reading!

Catharine

B&W Aztec...

Sweater- Nordtsrom Rack [similar here, here, here, & here, 10% off w/code: lstf10)

T Shirt- Old, similar

Denim- Forever 21

Booties- Nordstrom Rack [similar here & here]

Earrings- Kate Spade

Sunnies- Francesca's [similar]

Bracelets- Susie Raine, other 2 were gifts

First post of 2015!! So why not show you one of my favorite pieces as of late. I don't think I have gone one week without wearing this sweater cardigan since I got it back in November. It gets the job done when you need something warm, soft, and oversized.  

I had a fun and laid back New Years with some friends. It was perfect because I wasn't feeling up to going all sequin dress, pumps, and dark lipstick (I know, I'm shocked too). I hope you all are having a great start to the new year as well!

Thanks so much for reading!!

Catharine