Friday, May 13, 2011

Floral sweetness.

White/blue c/o ClubCouture floral dress, Brown thrifted belt, White vintage Chanel purse, Silver ebay slave chain bracelet, Turquoise Crossroads rings, Dark brown ASOS boots.

Hi Beautifuls!!  Omg, I've been yearning for a while now to finally post again, and thank goodness Blogger is working now!  Sorry lovelies for the absence, but I'm back with full force once again! :)  ..especially since I can officially say...I'm DONE w/ my Junior year at Cal!! woot! time to relax, start a to-do list for this Summer (ie. watercolor painting, DIY projects, slumber parties w/ my besties, etc.)  Summer's finaaally here! :)
And to enjoy this spring/summer goodness, I wanted to lounge around in the sweet spring sun with my new favorite spring dress!  Sent by my newest sponsor, ClubCouture!  The sheer fabric and floral print (without being overly flowery) just makes me want to have tea in a secret garden for the springtime.  I wanted to create a classy look by taking out my faaave vintage bag right now -- Chanel! and do something different with my hair -- so decided to tie it up in a very high bun.  To make this outfit more casual and comfy, paired it off with my ASOS boots.
Also, as my newest sponsor, ClubCouture is giving Inspirafashion's readers a 15% discount off any item from their online shop! Be sure to check out their amazing collection of spring clothing! :)  At check-out, enter this offer code: CCBLOG15
Also! ClubCouture is having a free shipping worldwide promotion (no minimum spend required)!
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This next week is pretty packed for me in terms of Fashion events..I've been contacted by many amazing companies/individuals to meet with them, so I'm super excited!  I will definitely let you know all the details.  But first up, this Saturday, I'm meeting up with the aamazing photographer, Lydia Hudgens; we're going to have a shoot in Hayes Valley (in SF), never been there before, so am super excited to visit and of course hang out in the city w/ this girl :)
This past week, I couldn't help myself from indulging a bit in shopping...broke my shopping diet just for now :P.  But these items were so lovely to not pass up..
Got my new swimsuit for summer!!  H&M right now has an amazing collection of swimsuits, which I def recommend to get, #1 they're super unique and cuute, #2 most importantly, they're inexpensive for great quality ($15-$20).  I just hope in this swimsuit, I don't get a strange tan/sunburn from the side parts haha.
I also bought at one of my fave stores, Target, new makeup items -- Chelsea of Zipped and her lovely self introduced me and recommended me to get the L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara (which im luhlooving at the moment).  I also wanted to get a new lipshade for Spring -- an orangey Coral.  Bought Revlon lipstick in Siren.
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Whew, & of course, I just wanted to say thank you sososo much again lovelies for your amazing support for my blog, it really means so much.  Especially with everyone who has supported me also on my blog's new official Facebook page! :)  To new and past followers, <3<3<3<3xinfinity :).
Now off to browse your inspiring and amazing blogs :).


PS. Check out a few recent features in:
I Blog For Fashion Tumblr
VOLCOMUNITY
and, Refinery 29

<3, Kathleen
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75 comments:

belle said...

lovely lovely dress KC! and the bun looks great with this dress. I have Siren too. it is gorgeous and perfect for summer. can't wait to see you rock it.

Emily said...

Wow I love the dress! It looks perfect for summer! xox

Unknown said...

really pretty kat!! love your hair up too!!

+ aimee +


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Anonymous said...

kaaat! gaah lucky duck on summer break! >] hahah, anyways, you're looking cute, love the cc dress! ^____~ hope to talk to you sooon about summer hang outs!

xx natalie

Angie | Pandaphilia.com said...

that swimsuit is sooo cute and unique! i like that it's modest too. what a darling hairdo, love it and miss my long hair now!

casper+pearl said...

this looks lovely!

i got really excited when I saw the word floral and thought you might have been wearing my dress. have you gotten it in the post yet? cant wait to see it! xo

Marissa said...

super cute outfit...perfect for summer and that clutch is lovely.

Girl Meets Bag

hausofchic said...

wow ! what a great outfit! so effortlessly chic!

Isabel Hendrix said...

really nice dress, and I love those shoes. Congrats on the new sponsor!! :D and congrats on finishing up your junior year! that is awesome :)


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Unknown said...

youre sweet as candy!

Anonymous said...

love this so much ! & your boots are so awesome, they can go with anything !

xoxo,
www.thelushfleet.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I want that swimsuit!!

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Simone said...

I'm following you for a while and you are one of my top fav bloggers. I'm gonna to check a on-line store! :)
And i like your pretty dress.

Emma said...

gorgeous as always pretty lady, you do sweet looks so well

Grace said...

My gosh this outfit is perfect!! <3

Diane said...

CONGRATULATIONS ON FINISHING YOUR JUNIOR YEAR! And wow, it's amazing how much fashion stuff you get to do! That's so cool. Also, I'd love to see some of your watercolor paintings when you get around to doing them :D

Happy Summer!

The Fancy Teacup said...

You look like an absolute doll, Kathleen! Such a pretty, summery dress. I'm so glad H&M stocked up some chic and inexpensive one pieces, I love the one you got! Have a lovely weekend, hun!

www.TheFancyTeacup.com
much love.

yamilla said...

you look adorable ! <3
Love, yamilla!

Evs said...

lovely dress & ring! you are so beautiful :)

xx

chicqua said...

Cme across ur blog thru chictopia..u hv a grt style..love this look ..the dress look great wth ur boots ,chic!
Much love,
www.chicqua.blogspot.com

CINDY NGO said...

ohemgee, i looooove that vintage chanel purse! so jeals! where did you find it? good price i hope!

so lets meet up soon for some indian food yahhh?? lemme know when girlfriiiend, i've been back for a week now! haha

ps. i love lydia's work!! so excited and can't wait to see pics from the shoot. :)

xx,
cins

MichaelaGaz said...

I love your boots and totally adore the retro look and effect in a photo! :)

and...you have really nice legs..:D

xoxo from Slovakia :)

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whitney said...

Thank you gorgeous for following :) Already following you!

Love this outfit! Such an adorable dress!

et après nous said...

This club couture dress is really lovely ! Perfect with your boots ! Enjoy the start of your relaxing summer ! ( Love when you tied up your hair in a bun !)

Tonya said...

Love, love , loveee your dress! So cute and I adore the vintage feel to it! You look gorgeous as always!

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sweet harvest moon said...

Love the outfit!

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Sylvie said...

ha i love the swimsuit!

Sarah said...

lovely dress! lovely outfit :)

Jo - Lost in the Haze said...

Wow, love the look of the swimsuit!

x
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Catherine said...

i absolutely LOVE this dress, gorgeous. Beautiful clutch, too :) xxx

It-Blogirls said...

You look awesome!

Unknown said...

you are so darling!!!

xo galmeetsglam.com

Dilan Dilir said...

amazing floral dress!

Joanna S. said...

You look soooo lovely!
I love your dress :)


xx

Lea said...

Such a pretty dress :) It looks so light and perfect for summertime.

Unknown said...

Such a nice bohemian look! Love this. One of my favorite looks.

Rachel Carina said...

love the article in refinery29! looks great! congrats on junior year! one more to go!

Anonymous said...

You look so stunning! I love the black straps - are they a part of the dress? :)
Have I ever mentioned that your is such a great match for your face!

Pieter said...

Lovely dress and bag!
You're GORGEOUS! x

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Emanuela said...

Oh lovely dress, love the clutch! New post hope you'll check it out :)

xo Emma

www.fromcitytocity-emm.blogspot.com

Suz said...

Very nice look!!
Thanks. ILY :))

Unknown said...

yay I love you babe!! so glad you're liking the mascara, I need to get myself a new tube! hmm must get myself over to H&M for some swimwear so we can rock it when I come see you this summer! CANNOT wait to chat with you again and tell you all the details about fashion week :) :) so much to catch up on with each other!! your hair and boots are amazing!

xoxo

Anti said...

wow...you look so pretty as always,,,what a lovely dress, perfect for summer ^^
i want your swimsuit please :)

Anti said...

wow...you look so pretty as always,,,what a lovely dress, perfect for summer ^^
i want your swimsuit please :)

james said...

what a pretty dress! loving the boots too! gosh oh gosh i still have a final and then FINALLY i will be free! sounds like you have an awesome summer ahead of you! i cannot draw for the life of me! I have no artistic bone in my body lol so i will be so excited to see your paintings! i hope everything is going well! muahh!

callie said...

This is an adorable outfit! I love that dress with the brown belt, and boots like that are my favorite with floral dresses. So pretty!!

David Diaz said...

GORGEOUS! I love the bag, it's so chic! & Your hair is so pretty in these photos!

CAL said...

I love this outfit,Im defiantly following you

Rania Kelesidou said...

Very beautiful dress!

j3nhow said...

love ur bag!!!!!!!

xoxo jenna
http://thepetiteblog.blogspot.com

ltiotuyco said...

I love how you mixed the sweetness of the florals with the toughness of the boots :) I'm so glad I found your blog through iblogforfashion.tumblr.com. Following you now through tumblr :)

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S and O said...

What a lovely dress!
This whole outfit is so cute :)
xoxo
Olivia

Melina said...

I adore your outfit!
xx

Ali said...

I really love that bag. I like the belt too, but I think it's because I have one exactly the same! I nicked it from the lost property basket at work!

Young Gucci Purse said...

I love the floral print as well as the mix of the tougher looking boots. I also love how your bangs frame your face-its so pretty!
xoxo
Leah
http://youngguccipurse.blogspot.com/

char said...

LOVE this look!

Samara said...

Love the detail on your dress and the floral pattern!! What a great swimsuit--so happy its the time of year to go swimsuit shopping :)

TheStreetFashion5xpro said...

Stunning!!!

Jenny Ong said...

I love thissss Kathleen, girl! So effortless and simple... but it looks so good.

And yessss to one pieces! I was never a fan of bikinis (weird) - maybe because I feel like one piece swimsuits give off a more vintage feel. The one you chose out is so nice :)

Can't wait to finally meet you when you come down! x

Unknown said...

I've only just come across your blog and now can't help but feel I've been greatly missing out this entire time! Beautiful look and blog- Followed! :)

Ninjagaiden78 said...

I love this look!
The dress and shoes combination are fantastic.

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Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Love this entire look hun! Something I'd rock from head to toe! So boho fabulous! And I totally agree...H&M's summer collection is insane...and super cheap! Too good to pass up indeed!

xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!

Haute Khuuture Blog

Lacey said...

you are so cute and look so pretty in this floral dress! so happy to have come across your blog :)

xxo

helterskelterworld.blogspot.com

Cara said...

Gorgeous dress, love it paired with those boots and love seeing that vintage Chanel clutch!
xo Cara
http://www.afashionloveaffair.com/

JanandJill.com said...

You look adorable in this dress. So cute with the boots.

xoDale
Following you on twitter. Great post

Emma said...

beautiful dress. so sweet you look cute as ever

xx

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Anonymous said...

Really love your rocker style and how you are not afraid to mix and match different pieces. Rock on sista lol.

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TheLovelyHunter said...

i am in love with your outfit, and that swimsuit is too cute! congratulations on the end of school, yay! i am soooo looking forward to this summer too:)

Chicca said...

This outfit is absolutely perfect!!!Love the dress and the boots are to die for!
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Estelle said...

Eeeek Kathleen you look soooooo beautiful! I absolutely love this outfit, its a little different to what you usually wear but you look totally cute :) I just wanted to say thank you for your amazingly sweet comment on my blog almost two months ago, when I said I was going to stop blogging while I dealt with my break up. You even offered to call me up, and I live all the way in Australia! Babe, that is one of the nicest things anyone said to me during that period, and I am sooo touched that you would care so much about someone you just know through blogging! So thank you so much Kathleen, you are a total sweetheart :) x x x

Like Mousse Au Chocolat said...

yeah this a super sexy and cute new swimsuit. I was yesterday in H&M and I was really surprised because they now have super jolie swimsuit

nomsa mangena said...

this dress is super cute and definitely a summer essential!
and love how you have kept the outfit so simple :)

DaBlackSjp said...

NICE LOOK AND OUTFIT§
I LIKE YOUR RINGGGGG*

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Suzy said...

this outfit is darling! I was reading Deanna's blog which led me to Closet Hound and then to yours! Absolutely love it. I went to Berk and was in BARE too! I'm following you now- can't wait to see more of your outfits!

-Suzy

www.suzyful.com

SC said...

CHÉRIE!!!

Your shoeeees ... to DIE for! What a perfect little outfit! Honestly, my boyfriend is here for the weekend. The poor bastard; because of you I'm going to have to drag him to the shops today ^^

I'm feeling SHOPPINGLYYYYY!