Lace and suede.

Photos by Chanda

Brown Urban Outfitters floppy hat (similar style here), Black white c/o Alyssa Nicole Fall 2012 lace dress (similar style here), Black Ivanka Trump knee-high boots, Brown c/o Hobo 'Farah' crossbody bag (black version here), Gold rings via Coach (silver style here), Gold K+Q initial ring (gifted by the boyfriend) via Bauble Bar.

With the Fall and Winter season coming fast, I've transitioned pretty slowly into the season's layered clothing and coats.  I'm still wanting to wear dresses, and so I find this Alyssa Nicole lace dress a perfect transition into fall fashion.  The lace and long sleeves are so lovely, Alyssa created such a beautiful dress.  I surprised her this past week by wearing this at her trunk show she hosted at Fashion Elles in the Marina, SF.  It was a sweet time enjoying rose and cupcakes while viewing her new Fall 2013 collection, be sure to check it out here.

I decided to style the dress with a few simple accessories including these knee-high suede boots -- it's so hard for me to find boots with a small circumference on top because I have such small calves.  So happy these were a perfect fit.  I think in the future I'm going to create a post on what kind of boots would be good for those with small calves, the same issue I have.  Also paired the outfit with my trusty Hobo Farah crossbody bag, I've been using it non-stop.  What I love about the Hobo bags is they have so many pockets / compartments, so important for me especially when I'm in a rush in the mornings or any time really, trying to find my keys or clipper card (haha my BART issues).

Hope you lovelies have a great start of the week! Keep inspiring. Btw! Stay tuned next week (I can't believe already the time is coming fast), for the launch of the new Inspirafashion website! 

P.S. Unfortunately I'm unable to transfer my google friend connect to the new site.  

If you'd like to follow me still and keep up-to-date with my posts, please follow me on Blog Lovin HERE, if you haven't yet. 

Thanks so much again lovelies for all the amazing love and support.

xo,

Kathleen

Oxblood.

Dark brown jacket c/o Bebe, Gold spike necklace c/o Jeweliq, Black 'Celine Dion' shirt, Oxblood gifted Alyssa Nicole skater skirt via Chictopia Rewards, Brown 'Love' bracelet c/o Buy Love Give Love, Brown Cheetah clutch c/o DAAME, Brown Zara sandal heels, Rings: Bauble Bar ring gifted by the boyfriend :), Gold arrow ring via Crossroads Trading.

Ever since last Fall season for fashion trends, one that has stuck with me was the 'Oxblood' trend. Funny how the name of that color is so graphic, but its beginning to become my favorite color for Fall.  I fell in love with this skate skirt because of how feminine yet unique with the sheer overlay.  Designer Alyssa Nicole created such a beautiful silhouette and piece. This outfit is more on the edgier side with darker colors, a biker jacket, and a spike necklace for accessories.  I decided to add a pop of print to the outfit with the cheetah clutch.  Again, a transitional Fall outfit, but I'll definitely be living in cozy sweaters this Fall / Winter seasons.

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Hope you lovelies have been doing well! Woo, Happy Friday! Longest week ever, but I really feel like I'm doing well in all the tasks and projects I've had at my job.  It's all a learning experience, but I'm happy I'm moving in the right direction.  

Hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead! I'm celebrating both my little brother's and boyfriend's birthdays this Sunday.  I surprised them with tickets to the Niners game! Doing a tail-gate party beforehand.  It'll be their first time going, can't wait to go (my first time too!).

Keep inspiring Beautifuls!

xo,

Kathleen

Alyssa Nicole x Inspirafashion Skirt Giveaway!

White Fashion Star x HM top, White c/o Alyssa Nicole Lace Skate skirt, Tan Rebecca Minkoff mini Mac, Arm candy: Gold cuff via Crossroads Trading, Coral c/o JewelMint stone bracelet, Gold armor ring via Crossroads Trading, Gold orange c/o JewelMint Golden Shift Choker necklace, Brown Steve Madden leopard sandal heels.

I like the monochrome look with all-white and decided to pair this pretty blouse top with cutouts in the back, tucked in this beautiful lace skate skirt from Alyssa Nicole.  I thought to pair the white cool tones with warm tones for accessories: gold, coral (JewelMint necklace and bracelet), and tan (RM mini mac).  Played around also with prints with my leopard sandal heels.

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Onto the exciting part of this post, I'm hosting a sweet giveaway with one of my favorite local fashion designers, Alyssa Nicole -- her brand has a beautiful collection of dresses, tops, skirts and more.  I love the sweet delicate and girly feel to all her pieces.  Also had the pleasure of being a part of her new Spring Collection :).  Be sure to check out her spring collection 2013 here. 

Alyssa Nicole is giving Inspirafashion readers a chance to win a Skate Skirt from her Spring 2013 Collection! [ you get the choice of coral (left) or white lace (right) ]

Enter this giveaway by using the "rafflecopter" below.

All mandatory entries are also below.  You can get extra entries also by following in other places.

This giveaway will run for two weeks, will end on 3/27, Wednesday 12:00AM PST.  The giveaway winner will be selected and announced that same week.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck lovelies!  Have a great week ahead (we're almost there to Friday!!) ;)

xo,

Kathleen

      

Alyssa Nicole Spring Collection 2013 Lookbook

I'm very excited to share the launch of the Spring 2013 Collection from super talented SF Fashion Designer, Alyssa Nicole!  I was so happy and excited to have been asked not only to model but to style as well the collection for her lookbook.  The photos by Jess Sorensen turned out surreal along with the amazing lookbook video by Dexter Ho.  Makeup and Hair was beautifully put together by Brittany Poquis.  We were able to shoot in the Conservatory of Flowers at Golden Gate Park, SF -- unbelievably dreamy and perfect location.  Lastly big shoutout once again to Alyssa Nicole for her out of this world beautiful designs and vision for the photoshoot -- inspiration came from Monet (my faavorite artist) and the impressionist art movement.  It really was such an amazing opportunity to be a part of this.

Hope you lovelies enjoy the Spring 2013 Collection by Alyssa Nicole, check out the rest of the lookbook HERE!  Feel free to follow as well Alyssa Nicole on Twitter and Facebook.

Also, check out the lookbook video, and shop the collection here. Happy shopping lovelies!

Once again thanks so much for being a part of my blog journey along with witnessing my passion for styling; hoping one day I'll style for Vogue ;). (dreaming big!)

P.S. I didn't officially announce it yet on my blog, but thought this is was the best time to introduce my portfolio site on past style projects! 

Kathleencarla.wordpress.com

Have an amazing rest of the week lovelies!

xo,

Kathleen

      

You're my sweetheart.

Black/white c/o Alyssa Nicole lace raglan sleeve dress, Brown gifted Kurt Geiger leopard satchel, Arm candy: Silver stone bracelet and rings via Crossroads Trading, Brown Zara sandal heels.

This lace dress is seriously a dream, one of my really talented girlfriends designed this.  I seriously recommend visiting her site at alyssa-nicole.com, her collections of dresses are beautifully made -- you'll fall in love too!  I decided to play off the black and white contrasting color combo with my leopard satchel, as well as my contrasting Zara sandal heels.  For accessories, I chose all pretty silver rings and bracelets.

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The start of this year has been going so well!  From my last post, I said I was saving up for traveling this year, and I'm so excited for all that's to come!  I'm saving the best for last though, next summer -- Paris!

I hope you lovelies have been doing well! And many of you are having a great 3-day weekend ;).

Keep inspiring always ♥♥

P.S. If you're in SF next week on Wednesday 1/30, hopefully you can come to Chictopia's fun shopping event!  I'll be helping as a guest blogger stylist! :) and would love to meet you all!!

Details about the event and get tickets here: http://shopitlikeitshot.eventbrite.com/ 

Chictopia is offering Inspirafashion readers an exclusive coupon code for $12 off tickets!  Enter 'KathleenCarlaShopHot' at checkout.

Hope to see you lovelies there!

P.S.x2 I find the best blog post titles come from my fave songs hehe, and is a cool way to share what kind of music I like. This one has been stuck in my head forever, such a happy go-to song.

xo,

Kathleen

      

Sweetheart.

Black Obey hat, Black Urban Outfitters moto jacket, Red c/o Nectar Clothing bag, Black c/o Inlovewithfashion.com dress, Black Steve Madden heels, Arm party: Oxblood gifted Kurt Geiger bracelet, Silver c/o Filthy Magic spike bracelet, Silver ring via Crossroads Trading.

I always gravitate toward dresses that have a unique wow factor to them, and this one definitely makes that list.  I love how this Inlovewithfashion.com dress, has sheer sleeves with a sweet-heart cut-out top.  To add to the red floral color, decided to style it with the Nectar Clothing sporty bag.  And I'm all about accessories, so added my favorite Obey hat, to add that cool sporty factor.  To keep it dressy, paired the outfit with strappy heels.

Also, wanted to let you know, Inlovewithfashion.com is giving Inspirafashion readers a 25% discount on your next online order with minimum purchase of $50.  Enter 'Inspirafashion25' at checkout.  Happy shopping lovelies!

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I've been so so busy these past few weeks, apologize for the hiatus lovelies.  It being the end of the year with holidays and everything at work, I'm always grateful for the free-time given to me.  Some exciting news though, about a week ago, I worked with amazing SF designer, Alyssa Nicole on styling her Spring '13 lookbook! Can't wait to share the result of the shoot! Also, she's running a sweet giveaway to win the Oxblood Pleated Skirt, be sure to enter here! Show off your Polyvore skills ;).

Hope you Beautifuls are doing well!!  Just wanted to say, thanks so much for your support on my blog, it means the world <3 .=".">

P.S. There's exactly one day left to enter the Ashbury Skies Jeffrey Campbell 'Soiree' heels giveaway!  Be sure to enter here :).

♥, 

Kathleen.