Monday, February 6, 2012

Bronzed & Sparkled.

Dark blue thrifted L.E.I. jean jacket, Gold HM necklace, Bronze c/o Beginning Boutique dress, Brown vintage Coach purse via Etsy, Tan Aldo booties via Crossroads.



This bronze dress from Beginning Boutique is beyond beautiful, I always love finding dresses that have a unique wow factor -- for this one, it definitely is the lovely criss-cross straps in the back.  Something I also look for in dresses is how versatile/reliable they can be.  For instance, I love dresses with pockets bc u can rely on them to carry your keys, money, etc.  But with this dress, it already comes with a padded bra! -- great for backless-type of dresses.
Decided to pair off this dress with gold accents with my HM necklace, and cutest buckled booties I got a while back at Crossroads.  Lastly, to make this outfit a bit more laidback for everyday wear, wore my comfy thrifted L.E.I. jacket w/ a fun leopard print collar. (I'm all about collars!)
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This past weekend was a very eventful one for me -- celebrated my 55 monthsary with the bf (haha yeah, we're corny and love to celebrate every month)..but I love it :).  And on Sunday, tackled and dodged many vicious shoppers to grab Jason Wu x Target pieces which btw I cant wait to share with you!  Then headed to Alameda Antique Faire for more shopping :).  
Hope you lovelies are enjoying your start of the week!
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P.S. I entered a style campaign by Fleet, a cute indie boutique.  Would def appreciate your votes lovelies, vote HERE.  Also to thank you all for your amazing support, Fleet is giving Inspirafashion readers a 15% discount off your entire order on their website!  Enter 'INSPIRA15' at checkout <3.

P.S. x 2, If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the giveaway I'm hosting with Line and Dot to win a tres chic crochet jacket (very reminiscent of Chanel!) :).  Enter HERE.
♥, Kathleen.
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30 comments:

  1. you have the BEST outfits! I love everything about this!!

    xo, Alexandra

    http://moneuphorie.blogspot.com/

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  2. LOVE the back of the dress!!!! Gorgeous!

    xoRose

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  3. my sweet sixteen dress looks exactly like that! <3
    Rory
    www.WearAboutsBlog.com
    CHICTOPIA

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  4. You are an absolute starlet in that dress, Kathleen! You and your boyf are super cute. And I can't wait to see what you snatched up from the Jason Wu for Target collection, I got quite a bit, too. So happy :)

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  5. I love the glitter! The dress looks like it was made for you xxx

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  6. I absoloutly love the leopard print collar on the denim - darling.

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    Eda ♥

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  7. gorgeous outfit love the sequin top and the jacket is soo pretty!!

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  8. you look gorgeous...you can really wear every piece of fashion ! :)

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  9. Your dress is so cute !!! Perfectly mixed with denim ! Love it !

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  10. i want this whole outfit :) loving the jacket...may have to do a d.i.y leopard collar :)

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  11. You are soooo cute!! I love how you styled your outfit! And the back of the dress is SOOOOO nice :)

    I am defs following you :) LOVE YOUR BLOG x

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  12. Thanks for following me back btw! :D
    I really love your blog and your fashion style :) and the way you put the outfit together! I love it!

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  13. love the animal print collar! did you do that yourself?! show us a diy if you did, love to do that to mine!

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  14. the subtle sparkling of your sweetheart neckline dress is just darling! the back is also surprising. so sweet KC! happy 55 months :)

    pandaphilia style

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  15. this is such a beautiful outfit!
    that dress is perfect and so are those boots!

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  16. I adore this dress. A great color and shape!

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  17. this dress is super cute!! love how you styled it babe. those boots are also killer! hope your week is off to a great start love!!

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  18. the dress is so cute! especially love how you dressed it down w/ the denim jacket (saw one just like that by Levi's @ goodwill! didn't fit me though ;( ) and the booties.

    xx maggie
    saltandleather.blogspot.com

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  19. we love the intricate design of the dress! and the way you styled it with the denim jacket. btw, we're not just jason wu blouse twinsies, but also h&m necklace twinsies :) can't wait to see you style your jason wu pieces!

    whitney&mallory
    whitwatwear

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  20. That dress is SO cute! The back detailing is to die for.

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  21. this outfit is so cute, the dress is amazing with the sequins and yes that crisscross back does make it special. I can't help but obsess over the leopard color on the denim jacket though! Such a fun little twist

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  22. your jacket is PERFECT! loving your blog :)

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  23. Gorgeous outfit! Love the jacket!
    You have an awesome blog.. would you like to follow each other?

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  24. The dress looks amazing <3

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  25. I am so in love with your style! found your blog on chictopia, and it's a new fav! and I see your just in berkeley! I am in S.F. :)

    xxx
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  26. such a chic look <3 i love the leopard print on the collar of your denim jacket (: the back of your dress is amazing, I am in love with your boots , and i need that necklace ! <3 ;]]

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  27. That jacket is unbelievably awesome! I love it! Such a great find.

    Love,

    M&M

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  28. The back of that dress is AMAZING!!! Thank you for your comment, love your blog <3 XOXO

    Krystin

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  29. Love all the details!

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