August...the month of sultry days and golden sunshine, butterflies and dragon flies, fiery sunsets and earlier evenings.  It is a time of transition, so clearly marked by glimmers of the new season ahead.  I choose to celebrate its presence with like-minded colors that find themselves fitting perfectly into the late summer serenade.  Lovely day dresses light me up with their effortless ability to adjust to nearly any occasion.  From lunch with the girls to an evening stroll with the husband, I love the way they always fit the mood.  A cardigan sweater quickly becomes a best friend to me this time of year.  Worn easily just over the shoulders or as a finishing piece to the outfit, they add the just right layer of warmth on a late summer evening while looking classically chic.  Pointed toe ballet flats, pearl earrings, a silk scarf and a timeless handbag are the perfect staple pieces bringing the entire look together.  Effortless and elegant just like summer's end.

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August...the month of sultry days and golden sunshine, butterflies and dragon flies, fiery sunsets and earlier evenings.  It is a time of transition, so clearly marked by glimmers of the new season ahead.  I choose to celebrate its presence with like-minded colors that find themselves fitting perfectly into the late summer serenade.  Lovely day dresses light me up with their effortless ability to adjust to nearly any occasion.  From lunch with the girls to an evening stroll with the husband, I love the way they always fit the mood.  A cardigan sweater quickly becomes a best friend to me this time of year.  Worn easily just over the shoulders or as a finishing piece to the outfit, they add the just right layer of warmth on a late summer evening while looking classically chic.  Pointed toe ballet flats, pearl earrings, a silk scarf and a timeless handbag are the perfect staple pieces bringing the entire look together.  Effortless and elegant just like summer's end.

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Whenever a friend tells me she can't wear a particular style or silhouette it always leaves me feeling a little sad because I'm totally certain that she is wrong.  As women, we often feel like certain styles just aren't for our bodies because we've spent so much time picking ourselves apart.  Today I want to bust that myth and prove to you all that you can pretty much wear anything you want as the magic lives in how you style it.

The skinny jean has sometimes gotten a bad rap because of the way they can hug your curves in all the places that can cause a girl to feel self-conscious or at the very least, a little anxious.  We've all been there, am I right?  Haha, well let's take a look at three ways to wear it with one for for every body.

Cardigans are a girl's best friend for so many reasons with the way they play with skinny jeans being only one.  This ribbed open front cardi is one of my favorites styles.  I love that it comes with the added surprise of this fresh for fall color, making it perfect to pair with some much loved new neutrals.  You all know how hard I've fallen for these animal print mules and this hat is the perfect piece to add a little sass to the whole look.  Stay super comfy with this cami layered beneath and round things out with a cute convertible crossbody bag that pulls the entire look together head to toe.  

Another option for when you want to feel like your wearing yoga pants but look a little more put together is to grab a blazer and give a nod to the boys.  This menswear-inspired piece has been a tried and true favorite forever.  I particularly like the plaid pattern of this one as I think it makes it super fun and easily sporty.  A newsboy cap (which is quite possible my favorite style hat of all time!), mesh banded watch, these darling little sneakers and some cool shades (these are a splurge but sooo worth it!) will have you looking like London all while killing the skinny jean vibe.  

Not to be left out, the off-the-shoulder sweater once again comes to the rescue as it is the perfect way to top off these jeans in this most unexpected color.  When I first saw them I honestly thought, "What would I do with this shade?" but I've since fallen in love.  That's mostly because the mix of neutrals you are seeing here, featuring greens, cognacs and ivories, is always so on point come fall.  This bag would be beautiful worn with this outfit as well as with just about everything else your fall closet has happening inside.  These ankle boots are a favorite pair from the Nsale and again the possibilities for how to wear them is endless.  

Anyone else feeling a whole lot of inspo as to how to wear these jeans that were once for "tall and skinny" girls only?  Haha, I hope you all are because there are two things worth knowing...If you know how to pair it, you can wear just about anything and that is a wonderful thing.  And, every body is beautiful and as a women should never feel any other way.

Wishing you all a beautiful Monday, thanks for reading!

xx,

~K

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THE SKINNY JEAN: STYLED THREE WAYS

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Whenever a friend tells me she can't wear a particular style or silhouette it always leaves me feeling a little sad because I'm totally certain that she is wrong.  As women, we often feel like certain styles just aren't for our bodies because we've spent so much time picking ourselves apart.  Today I want to bust that myth and prove to you all that you can pretty much wear anything you want as the magic lives in how you style it.

The skinny jean has sometimes gotten a bad rap because of the way they can hug your curves in all the places that can cause a girl to feel self-conscious or at the very least, a little anxious.  We've all been there, am I right?  Haha, well let's take a look at three ways to wear it with one for for every body.

Cardigans are a girl's best friend for so many reasons with the way they play with skinny jeans being only one.  This ribbed open front cardi is one of my favorites styles.  I love that it comes with the added surprise of this fresh for fall color, making it perfect to pair with some much loved new neutrals.  You all know how hard I've fallen for these animal print mules and this hat is the perfect piece to add a little sass to the whole look.  Stay super comfy with this cami layered beneath and round things out with a cute convertible crossbody bag that pulls the entire look together head to toe.  

Another option for when you want to feel like your wearing yoga pants but look a little more put together is to grab a blazer and give a nod to the boys.  This menswear-inspired piece has been a tried and true favorite forever.  I particularly like the plaid pattern of this one as I think it makes it super fun and easily sporty.  A newsboy cap (which is quite possible my favorite style hat of all time!), mesh banded watch, these darling little sneakers and some cool shades (these are a splurge but sooo worth it!) will have you looking like London all while killing the skinny jean vibe.  

Not to be left out, the off-the-shoulder sweater once again comes to the rescue as it is the perfect way to top off these jeans in this most unexpected color.  When I first saw them I honestly thought, "What would I do with this shade?" but I've since fallen in love.  That's mostly because the mix of neutrals you are seeing here, featuring greens, cognacs and ivories, is always so on point come fall.  This bag would be beautiful worn with this outfit as well as with just about everything else your fall closet has happening inside.  These ankle boots are a favorite pair from the Nsale and again the possibilities for how to wear them is endless.  

Anyone else feeling a whole lot of inspo as to how to wear these jeans that were once for "tall and skinny" girls only?  Haha, I hope you all are because there are two things worth knowing...If you know how to pair it, you can wear just about anything and that is a wonderful thing.  And, every body is beautiful and as a women should never feel any other way.

Wishing you all a beautiful Monday, thanks for reading!

xx,

~K

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Hello friends!  Happy Monday to you all!  So, if there is anything my mind always turns to when I start building my fall wardrobe it's always jeans and cardis.  I am a sweater girl through and through and for me the cardigan is the must-have transitional piece everyone wants and loves.  It's super flattering, completely versatile and just the perfect piece to begin wearing now with denim shorts, a cute cami and ankle boots.  Later on in fall, I always love pairing mine with a soft plaid shirt, blanket scarf and my favorite jeans.  

Speaking of jeans, they pretty much are the cornerstone of everything autumn.  I love them with all styles of sweaters, cardis included.  This pair is on my list to buy right now.  I also love a great pair of black denim and this pair is sooooo good.  When it comes tp denim, Madewell has so many wonderful options making it a sure bet that you will find the pair that you love.  

Along with sweaters and jeans, I also love a chic pair of booties come fall.  But, for right now I am all about mules.  I shared a few pairs I'm loving from this year's Nsale in this post the other day.  I'm also having a major love affair with sneakers.  They love my feet right back, haha.  This pair is so darn cute and will be adorable with a chunky sweater, jeans and a newsboy cap.

What are your favorite pieces that you will be reaching for as the days turn cooler?  Hope your Monday is turning out great so far!

xx,

~K

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JEANS & CARDIS

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Hello friends!  Happy Monday to you all!  So, if there is anything my mind always turns to when I start building my fall wardrobe it's always jeans and cardis.  I am a sweater girl through and through and for me the cardigan is the must-have transitional piece everyone wants and loves.  It's super flattering, completely versatile and just the perfect piece to begin wearing now with denim shorts, a cute cami and ankle boots.  Later on in fall, I always love pairing mine with a soft plaid shirt, blanket scarf and my favorite jeans.  

Speaking of jeans, they pretty much are the cornerstone of everything autumn.  I love them with all styles of sweaters, cardis included.  This pair is on my list to buy right now.  I also love a great pair of black denim and this pair is sooooo good.  When it comes tp denim, Madewell has so many wonderful options making it a sure bet that you will find the pair that you love.  

Along with sweaters and jeans, I also love a chic pair of booties come fall.  But, for right now I am all about mules.  I shared a few pairs I'm loving from this year's Nsale in this post the other day.  I'm also having a major love affair with sneakers.  They love my feet right back, haha.  This pair is so darn cute and will be adorable with a chunky sweater, jeans and a newsboy cap.

What are your favorite pieces that you will be reaching for as the days turn cooler?  Hope your Monday is turning out great so far!

xx,

~K

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