Summer Soiree to Winter Cocktails

Well I am in full swing of Christmas break, you can follow along on my instagram - I think the stories are the best, so much more a snap shot of real life in the moment.

In the meantime a quick share on an outfit I put together that I was pretty proud of.  All I have is Iphone photos to show for it.  I had resisted the temptation to buy a new dress, and succeeded - which is not always the case.  I love an excuse to shop.  But those darn budgets, and wanting to spend my money on more practical items - like velvet shoes and furry coats.  Makes sense right?

So I had received this skirt from Eshakti, if you don't know them you should check them out.  It's pretty cool what they are doing - you can customize their pieces, like adding pockets, or changing the hem length or fabric, as well as using your own measurements to have the piece custom fit. 

The original design of this skirt was ankle length, I had them shorten it to just above the knee.

And then I just started trying on tops with it.  Then I got the idea to try on dresses underneath.  Being a full skirt I figured it could handle a short dress and bonus, stay tucked in better.  I landed on my favorite piece from Silvae.  I love the way the exaggerated sleeves of the dress look with the high flared waist of the skirt.

And I love getting some winter wear out of my favorite summer dress.

So it's worth looking at your closet and trying new combinations.  A summer dress with a skirt is a great way to mix things up. 

Our shoes were on point for this event.

Lisa of West Fulton Street and What Jenn Wore.

skirt - Eshakti c/o.  no longer avail

top (dress) - Silvae, here in blue.  similar in white.

thanks for reading.  Hope you all are enjoying your week.

best,

Kirsty

Swiss Dots and Ruffles. Love This Dress.

I've forgone a patriotic post today.  But bear with me.  I know it's the 4th of July, and I'm wearing gray.  But anything from Ho Hum.  I love the 4th, and and everything red, white, and blue don't you worry.  

It all started last night while hanging out with favorite friends having a BBQ and I elected my girlfriend, such a good sport, into a photog.  Be weary if you know me, you may be photographing me.  Ha!  But for real she did great, especially considering what she had to work with.  And if only I really knew how to use my camera.  Anyway, this alley - all the same block we found raspberries, blackberries, crab apples, graffiti, the best old peeling garage and gorgeous alstroemeria the color of the sunset.  I love where we live.

All because I really wanted to post this dress today.  

It's swiss dots, reminiscent of sweet girly dresses, but the gray makes it modern and grown up.  And who doesn't love ruffles?  This dress is great for those of us who aren't well endowed up above.  I love the V back too.  It runs a tad small, I would say if you are in between sizes go with the larger size - if you want to breathe.  

It's on sale here. 

And a shout out to my new sunglasses, affordable and fabulous.  Aren't they awesome!  I love the high-end style yet totally affordable price tag.  

And my earrings - they are crocheted by hand with the best little details.  I love the colors and the statement that they make, but they aren't heavy.  I am in love with all the pieces, and they are now at my shop - Queen Anne Frame.

dress - J.O.A, shopbop

shoes - Dolce Vita, Nordstrom Rack

earrings - Queen Anne Frame

sunglesses - Quay.  here and similar but in gold here.

Now back to red, white and blue!  What is your favorite part of the 4th?  It's a toss up between fireworks and sparkling rose.

Thanks M for the photos, you were such a good sport.

best,

Kirsty

the perfect gray dress for the 1st of October {what I wore}

cargo jacket - H&M {similar, also here, love the camo option}

dress - Monrow, Piperlime

boots - Rag & Bone, Nordstrom

happy wednesday.

best,

kirsty

hello LBD

Well I'm actually glad to say I have no plans to wear a little black dress this weekend, looking forward to casual.  But I do believe everyone needs a great black {or navy} dress in their closet.  This is slightly conservative in the front and party in the back, and I love the idea of a back necklace with this dress, it could work year round with high boots or tights and pumps in the colder months {apparently these exist somewhere.}  

little black dress - Tildon, Nordstrom

shoes - Sam Edelman, Nordstrom {on sale thru 8/4}

clutch - vintage

sunglasses - Warby Parker

necklace - Lucia K. Jewelry Nora {attached to a chain on back}

earrings - Lucia K. Jewelry Tag

TGIF!

best,

kirsty

flowing free {what i wore}

not much to say.  second time around.  of course i love this dress.  flowy, comfy, stylish.  done.  and the shoes too.  I just can't get enough of free people.  can you see this in the fall with boots and a jean jacket?  frick yes.

just a simple gold tag earring needed.  possibly when I find my bracelets a few more of those too.

dress - Free People, Queen Anne Dispatch.  Can also find it here.

shoes - Faryl Robin, Free People {they are ridiculously sale.  like almost 70% off folks!  such a great shoe.}

earrings - Lucia K. Tag {my current best sellers, yay!}

bracelets - Lucia K. Monogram and vintage

linking up with pleated poppy for what i wore wednesday.

happy wednesday.

best,
kirsty