Try Something New!! Or not....

Hello, my lovlies!!!

Several times a year, ModCloth has a special "Stylish Surprise" sale in which they sell their overstock for super cheap prices. The only catch is that you have no idea what you are going to get until you get it. I've had various amounts of success with this sale in the past, and when it came around again in March, I couldn't resist. I've been pretty broke lately, but I allowed myself one item: a pair of shoes. Imagine my surprise when the package weighed 3.2 pounds. For ONE pair of shoes. I figured they must have been boots or something. I was again surprised when the package arrived and I opened it and found these:

Not my style at all. AT. ALL.

I shared the picture on my Facebook account, and our friend Lolo (she's funny, check her out) volunteered to take them off my hands. Amazing luck. I couldn't let them out of my hands without styling them once, though, so here it is! (BTW, I also took these pictures myself by balancing my camera precariously without actually having a functioning tripod. Hence the weird.)

I made a tunic longer by adding a skirt underneath it. 

This even convinced a guy that it was all one piece!

It's possible this is a cover of a terrible 80s movie.

"Oh, hey! These shoes are hard to walk in. Let me sit."

Overall, I say try things that are out of your comfort zone, 

but be aware if something is TOO far out of your comfort zone. 

Top: Simply Be

Skirt: ModCloth Le Centre Pompidou Skirt

Cardigan: I've had it for so long, I don't remember

Leggings: Old Navy

Shoes: ModCloth Stylish Surprise

Extra shot of me trying to set up the camera. What's with the face?

Meet Cattie!

Hello there! It's wonderful to meet you. Come here often? (I hope so. Or at least that you will once you see all the marvelous things we have planned for you here!)

Kati already introduced her fab self, and then my lazy bum took two full weeks (oops) to update with my own introduction. But the wait is over! Ta da! So, to begin with the beginning, I've always believed you're never fully dressed without a smile.

Okay, so maybe not. 

But I do now! In fashion, I gravitate toward anything cheery and colorful. For years I hid in shapeless, dark-colored clothes because I didn't feel comfortable in my own skin. It's an ongoing journey, but I've started dressing my outside to look more like my inside lately, which means colorful, joyful outfits that make me happy.

My recent fashion project has been figuring out what to pair with skirts. I love them, but I never seem to know what to wear with 'em. I haven't had great luck finding a button-down that will a.) fit over my boobs and b.) not hang like a tent everywhere else, and it seems like tees are just too casual. But a friend recently suggested adding a cardigan or a pretty scarf, and it was like, duh, why didn't I think of that? 

Basic skirt + colorful tee + cardigan + optional cute necklace = outfit success! (Uh, ignore the TOMS; they're comfy.) I think I can see myself using this handy little formula more often, especially on lazy days. It's a nice jeans-and-tee alternative!

The wind was picking up and people were already looking at me like I was a weirdo, so I decided to do a little twirling. This skirt is GREAT for twirling. 

And there ain't no being sad while twirling. :) So I started my day off a happy girl. How is your day going? (If it's going stinkily, I suggest adding twirling. Have I said "twirling" enough so that it's lost all its meaning yet? Twirling. Twirling. Twiiiiirling. I get a tiny bit dizzy just writing it.) 

Tee: Target (from ages ago)

Cardigan: ModCloth

Skirt: eShakti

Shoes: TOMS

Necklace: Etsy

I hope you're having a fantastic Monday, and that the rest of the week will put even more stars in your eyes!

-c

Meet Kati!

Hey all! Welcome to our blog! Cattie and I are so excited to share with you. Please take some time to read our "About the Authors" page.

I won't say I've always been a well-dressed lady,  but I did spend a day as a model when I was six years old. We rented this dress that I lovingly called the "Chiquita Banana dress." I wanted to keep it, but we couldn't afford it. I totally rocked it that day, though.

Nowadays, I spend my days finding exciting ways to mix colors and still look put together. I don't take stock in any of the color "rules" that are out there. I may have red hair, but I can still wear red and orange and whatever I want. As long as I feel confident. One day last week, I put together a very colorful ensemble that I was quite proud of.

I carefully walked through the backyard full of doggie "mines" to take this.

Top: ModCloth (No longer available)

Cardigan: Target (This color has limited availability)

Belt: New York & Company

Skirt: Dots

Tights: Target

Shoes: dancestore.com (not available there anymore, but still available at Amazon)

Hair Flower: Belle Blossoms (color is Pink & Ivory)

Earrings: Claire's Boutique