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

Neon Love: Victoria's Secret x Chictopia.

Outfit #1: c/o Victoria's Secret PINK neon green tank, Vintage Levis denim shorts, Tan Zara sandal heels, Brown Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac bag.

Outfit #2: c/o Victoria's Secret PINK neon pink tank, Orange Zara polka dot mini skirt, Tan Sam Edelman sandals, White vintage Chanel purse.

Nothing screams a beautiful summer than a pretty neon pop of color. I partnered with Chictopia and Victoria's Secret in styling these two tops from Victoria's Secret new PINK essentials line: 2 for $40 tees and tanks. They’re so effortlessly pretty and sweet for the summertime. I love how the neon pink and green both have lovely lace racerback details -- the perfect combination of sporty meets girly. Pair them with some distressed denim or a cute mini skirt underneath — and its the perfect summer look.

I can’t believe btw Summer is already here! The first day was technically last Friday, but I am so excited for those warm lovely summer nights, bon fires, trips to the beach, and enjoying the sun. Have an amazing week ahead lovelies and hope you enjoyed how I styled these two lovely tanks!

P.S. Check out my Chictopia post here as well.

xo,

Kathleen

Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia: "Show Your Genius" - Look 2: Sweet Glam

Second up to this Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia series, 
"Sweet Glam, Night Out" Look

White Agaci polka dot dress, Red c/o Hobo International 'Zara' clutch, Tan c/o Steve Madden MARLENEE heels.

Here, I used these Vidal Sassoon products:

1) Vidal Sassoon MOISTURE One Minute Mask

2) Vidal Sassoon REPAIR Heat & Protect Shine Spray

3) Vidal Sassoon EXTRA FIRM HOLD Hairspray

I wanted to have more fun with this look and was kind of inspired by (everyone's new fave movie) The Great Gatsby along with beachy hippie hair ;).  And having short hair, I love curling it and having it reminiscent of those flapper girl 1920's hair styles.  The hippie vibe came from creating the side braids.
In other words, Hippie meets Gatsby.

First, I used the Vidal Sassoon MOISTURE One Minute Mask, after applying to damp hair and combing through in the shower, I rinsed it thoroughly.  After, I applied the Vidal Sassoon REPAIR Heat & Protect Shine Spray all over the ends before applying any heat to my hair.  Right after blow drying, my hair felt so silky and soft, I could run my hand through it without any tangles.  I then started to curl my hair alternating between inward and outward curls for volume.  After each curl, I also applied the Vidal Sassoon EXTRA FIRM HOLD Hairspray which held the curls tightly without any frizzy hair as well.  Next the curls helped to create the braids and hold them together too -- ended it off with tying them to the back with a little clip.

After styling my hair with curls all over, I decided to style it with a sweet party night out outfit.  This white polka dot dress from Agaci was perfect for the hair style I created.  Both the polka dot dress and curly hair were perfect for a sweet yet glam night look.

If you haven't yet, enter Vidal Sassoon's fun contest HERE -- share your own hair style look and be entered to win one of many prizes, $1,000 to complete your look, and a year's supply of Vidal Sassoon Pro Series!  Also, feel free to check out my Chictopia posts on the series as well here.

Hope you lovelies enjoyed this two-part post!  My very first set of beauty-meets-fashion posts :).
Keep inspiring Beautifuls!
xo,
Kathleen

Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia: "Show Your Genius" - Look 1: Sleek Chic

Blue floral blouse tank top via Crossroads Trading, White c/o GUESS rhinestone necklace, Ivory vintage Chanel crossbody purse, Light blue HM skinny jeans, White Tildon heels.

I'm so excited to share with you lovelies my first beauty-meets-fashion post on Inspirafashion!  

I recently was asked by Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia to participate in their campaign called "Show Your Genius."  Here, I was able to show my creative side with unique hair style creations using Vidal Sassoon products.

Also, I've entered Vidal Sassoon's fun contest on their Facebook, be sure to enter too HERE lovelies!  You can share your own hair style look and be entered to win one of many prizes, $1,000 to complete your look, and a year's supply of Vidal Sassoon Pro Series!  Also, feel free to check out my Chictopia posts on the series as well here.

I've always loved creating different hair styles especially when I had longer hair, but now having shorter hair, it was a fun and new experience creating different hair styles.

I decided it'd be fun to show a bit variety by creating two different hair style looks -- one as a casual daytime look and the other for night or going out.  Hope you liked the first part of this series!

First up, "Sleek Chic and 'Faux' Side-Swept" Look

I decided to use these three products from Vidal Sassoon's Pro Series:

1) VS Moisture Lock Shampoo

2) VS Moisture Lock Conditioner

3) VS Mega Firm Hold Gel

After washing my hair with Vidal Sassoon's Moisture Lock shampoo and conditioner, my hair felt super soft, and fresh and clean.  After, I did a quick blow dry using a round brush. I usually have blunt straight across bangs, so I thought it'd be hard to have "faux" side-swept bangs.  But with the help of Vidal Sassoon's Mega Firm Hold Gel, they were manageable and held my bangs to the side after applying the product and sweeping the bangs to the side with a small tooth comb.  Not to mention, the product smells SO GOOD.  I think I'd compare it to sweet candy or a mix of floral scents.

With this Casual straight hair style, I decided to keep it simple and style a pretty floral printed blouse from Crossroads Trading with high-waisted jeans, along with all white accessories: rhinestone necklace, Chanel purse, and sleek pointy white heels.

Hope you enjoyed the first look :).  Stay tuned for part 2 this week!  The second look I created as a "Glam" hair style you can wear on a night-out.

Hope you're having a great week Beautifuls!

xo,

Kathleen

Peplum paisley.

Black c/o GUESS peplum dress, White c/o GUESS rhinestone necklace, Arm candy: Coral c/o JewelMint Sun Stone bracelet, ASOS spike bracelet, Gold c/o Mimi Boutique lion bracelet, Black and gold rings via Crossroads Trading, Nude Nasty Gal stud clutch, Orange Calvin Klein sandal heels.

I decided it'd be a fun post to give inspiration of what to wear for Valentine's Day coming up -- this is part one, this version I'd call darker and sexier rather than sweet and dainty (which will be part two of this series).  Leave it to GUESS to make the perfect blend of classy, sexy and chic in this dress with the peplum and paisley pattern.  Not only is it sheer in front but all on the back.  I decided to pair it with colorful accessories: white rhinestones w/ the pretty bib GUESS necklace.  This pretty JewelMint coral stone bracelet was the perfect pop of color, along with my Calvin Klein heels.  View this outfit also on my Chictopia account here.

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Cannot believe it's already February!  Where did time fly again?!  Hope you lovelies have an amazing month ahead.  This past month was a very eventful one starting off the new year, helped to co-host a Chictopia shopping party in SF, modeled/styled Alyssa Nicole's Spring '13 collection, had my first time for high tea at the Rotunda, and among other things on my instagram.

Have an amazing week ahead Beautifuls!  Keep inspiring! 

xo,

Kathleen

      

Teal sunshine.

Brown Karen Walker Super Duper Strength sunglasses, Teal c/o Beginning Boutique lace cut-out dress (similar here), Bracelets: white F21 pyramid, vintage watch, ASOS spike, Zooshoo buckle bracelet via Jamie from Fancy Teacup's STYLE/STALK sale, Ivory c/o Beginning Boutique bold ruler ring, Black Mimi Boutique bag via Chictopia, Tan Zara buckle heels.

This is the very first official post with my new short hair!!  I decided spontaneously last memorial day weekend to cut it the shortest it has ever been and have to say I am looving it so far!  The change is just what I needed and so appropriate with all the new things happening in my life, just graduated and now new full-time job.

Decided with this outfit to keep it fairly simple, to focus on the gorgeous details of this dress and add my favorite part to an outfit, accessories.  Which btw, excited to share the new Karen Walker Super Duper Strength sunnies I have been dying over!  Can finally call them mine :).  K lets talk about this beyond beautiful dress from Beginning Boutique: 1) has this beautiful unique teal lace fabric, 2) the cut-outs in the back are so darling & fun, 3) my go-to summer dress. 

Newhoo lovelies, want to apologize for the hiatus again, I'm just getting used to this 9 to 5 schedule!  But soon getting the hang of things and blog posts will be coming again naturally.  I've missed you loves!  How's everything been going?  Hope you had a great week, and HAPPY FRIDAY!! And as Rihanna would say, "Cheers to the fricken' weekend" ;).

♥, Kathleen.