What to Wear: Busy Saturdays

So Cal and I went to the Galleria Mall out in Buffalo Thursday and I got this tee from H&M (for $2.50!) and it inspired this look.  It's just an over sized T (this is actually a large) and and A-shirt with skinny jeans and moccasins.  I tried out several different jeans, and the dark wash seemed to look best.

 

Accessories:

- Long necklace

- Braided bracelet

- Braided belt

Hair: Just scrunched, keeping it chill.

Also, during the shoot, Cal was teaching me some football moves.  Multitasking like a boss.

Be sure to enjoy it! :)

With Love,

The Style Board HUNT!

So you remember the DIY Style Boards I posted a few days ago?  Well my mom and I decided to spend the day hunting down an outfit or 'look' with a $20 budget!  How did we do this? By making a style board of course!  We used this as a reminder of the look/colors I was going for and wouldn't settle for anything less!  It was so much fun and I'm happy to say I have have a whole new look to add to my wardrobe!

Here it is!

We stopped at about every goodwill in the area shopping those racks like it was nobody's business.  One thing I found out fast is that skirts are hard to shop for!  They are either mean business women or missionary like!  It was pretty rough.  We made a stop at Plato's Closet and things got a little bit better.  Still wasn't what we we're looking for, though.

Also found 2 cute skirts at the goodwill, but one was far too big and the other was far too small.  I was starting to feel like goldy-locks!

Nevertheless, I must say that the hunt is what made it fun!  "You can't hide your big feet, not even in those shoes!!"

We made a spur of the moment stop at Rue 21 and boy was it a life saver! SO cheap too!!

What I ended up with:
Blouse - Rue 21- $8.50
Maxi Skirt - Rue 21 - $3 (!!)
Necklace - Goodwill - $2
Clutch - Goodwill - $2
Shorter skirt - Rue 21 - $3
Cardigan - Rue 21 - $6
(other items I already own)
Comes to a Grand total of:  $24.50 -for TWO outfits!

Making it a bit more cas with a belt and shirt untucked.

After a full day of shopping and a bunch of clothes piled on my bed I can say I am one tired but happy chika.
So what do you think - mission accomplished?


With Love,

DIY Style Boards!

So ever needed some inspiration and wish you could just put all your thoughts and inspirations in one place?  I know I have!  This is my style inspiration board for more dressy occasions - dates, interviews, meeting with clients, etc.  I love this because you can make your own specific board for whatever you want to - and you don't have to clutter up your pinterest!

How to make your own:

-Head on over to picmonkey.com and click on Crate a Collage
-Upload your photos from your computer
-Choose your layout - I went with "Square Deal"
- Then add your inspiration images by simply dragging them over!
-If you want to add a texture, click on the texture you like and drag it over.  To get it on the side bar, drag it to the very edge of the wall and a skinny rectangle will appear. Drop your texture.

If you are not sure exactly what your style is, check out these pinterest boards for some inspiration!

 

Hope you enjoy this tool as much as I do!

With Love,

What to Wear: Dinner and the Movies Date!

It's Friday night, and if you haven't already guessed Cal and I are going out on a date tonight!  We decided to go see Les Miserables and I'm pretty pumped, mostly because I think Anne Hathaway is the bomb.  And what does this fun date need?  An  equally fun outfit!

Outfit:
-Gray T-shirt like Cardigan
-Black tank
-Black Belt
-Teal (or any color) Skinny Jeans

Accessories:
-Long gold chain necklace
-Gold watch
-Studs or fun dangly earrings!

Hair:
-Loose half-up
I always think having my hair down is a bit more fun and I feel more comfortable.  This is an easy way to change it up, but still look and be relaxed.

Shoes:
I went with heels, but do what you feel comfortable with!  I would suggest they be gray or black.

This is definitely a go to for me for a fun flirty look!
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

With Love,
Cath