Crossroads Trading x Inspirafashion Shopping Party

1) Shoppers and Inspirafashion Tag.  2) OOTN, peplum, pencil skirt.  3) All my fave girls, Sarah, Chanda, Anisa, and bubbly / cheese, obligatory food pic ;). 

4) Met the sweetest party-goers; posed with Anisa and Rosa.  5) Chanda and I always seem to match, down to our shoes, love.  6) With these beautiful blogger babes, Eli, Jes, Anisa, Chanda, and Rosa

The annual Crossroads Trading Shopping Party is something I always look forward to, and when I was contacted to host this year's, I of course was so excited and honored to!  The event includes the best pieces from all 6 Bay Area Crossroads stores. Be sure to sign up for their mailing list to be in the know for the next one! ;)

Before the event started, I was given tags with words "An Inspirafashion Pick!"  It was so surreal to start tagging everything I adored (and secretly wanted to buy..all of it haha).  And more surreal, seeing customers and party fashionistas holding my picks and purchasing them, made me so happy :).  It was a semi curated collection of mine hehe.

I basically instagrammed the night through, but hey, as the lovely Sarah behind Crossroads Trading Social Media has said, we're professional instagrammers! ;) Which btw, I am truly addicted to that app.

The items in the party were amaaazing, I swear I saw so many gorgeous pieces, one of them I tagged above reminded me of a Missoni dress with its pretty multi-colored chevron print. I ended up leaving with a Diesel military vest, Acne parka, and a Rag & Bone shirt dress.

The night, I decided to wear and do a tribute to everything Crossroads. Peplum top, skirt, and rhinestone ring. 

Just wanted to thank everyone so much for coming out! And Crossroads for asking me to host, had an amazing time. The party was a success, I mean who couldn't resist bubbly, delicious food, friends, aand clothes?! Heaven.

P.S. Check out my fun Fall shopping day with Crossroads here! :)

♥, 

Kathleen.

      

J'adore.

Gold Bauble Bar collar necklace (c/o Bday prez from Chelsea of Zipped), Pink striped sweater via Crossroads Trading, Black HM skirt, Brown c/o Hobo The Original crossbody bag, Arm candy: gold vintage watch, gold ASOS spike bracelet, brown c/o LUXLA hexnut bracelet, Plum Zara heels.

My love for stripes continues. I find that every season I fall in love with a particular trend and end up buying multiple pieces of that trend that catch my eye, this one in particular from Crossroads Trading.  The thing with trends though, I try to incorporate in my everyday style.  I can't get over pairing something so slouchy, like a sweater with something classic and sharp like this cool asymmetric hem skirt.

The necklace is my all-time fave -- rhinestone perfection. I received it in the mail from my lovely BBFF (best blogger friend forever) Chelsea from Zipped. We have this tradition of sending each other bday presents every year, also bc coincidentally we have the same bday :).

I liked pairing the sweater with my new beloved Zara heels, they're the perfect height for comfort -- and the color is simply amazing: plum/wine.

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This past week has been great, I feel like I'm getting more productive with my work life.  Some fun things are in store for the blog and can't wait to share!  I hope you lovelies are having a great weekend!  Keep inspiring Beautifuls.

♥, 

Kathleen.

      

Black and gold.

Outake shot, hair eating face lol

Brown Ralph Lauren blouse via Crossroads Trading, Gold black statement necklace via Crossroads Trading, Light blue Urban Outfitters high-waisted shorts, Vintage Chanel clutch, Tan Zara buckle wedges, Brown hexnut bracelet c/o LUXLA, Gold Coach and UO rings.

I've always loved a single statement piece, it can determine what other items to layer or incorporate in the outfit.  This gorgeous necklace from Crossroads Trading is out of this world amazing.  Decided to play off the black and gold color by wearing my printed Ralph Lauren blouse.  Kept it a bit more casual too with my distressed denim from Urban Outfitters.

And I just had to bring out my Zara wedges again, they've collected dust sadly in my closet.  They're really one of my all-time favorite purchases from Zara, unique and Chloe-esque.

P.S. Apologize about my crazy hair, it was super windy lol.  But at least with short hair it's less crazy than with my longg hair ;P.

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Work has been cray busy, but despite that, I attended Fashion's Night Out this past Thursday with my fave blogger homegirl Chanda from PancakeStacker.  We party-hopped all over union square: Neiman Marcus, Saks, Kurt Geiger, Macy's, then Marc Jacobs.  Each place was different, had lots of fun at Macy's doing DIY Nails (or Phancy Phalanges) w/ the cutie duo Pams&kin and later a cool jungle theme photo-op at Marc Jacobs :).

How was FNO for you all?  Ah, btw, I'm super jelly of those all at NYFW right now!  But I'll live vicariously through all your tweets and IG posts ;).  

Keep inspiring lovelies and have an amazing rest of your weekend!

♥, Kathleen.

    

Tweed & tie-dye.

Zara tweed jacket, Red tie-dye vintage Levis jean shorts, Brown Karen Walker Number One sunglasses, Black Mimi Boutique bag via Chictopia, Nude pumps, Silver Crossroads, F21 rings.

Got this amazing tweed biker jacket a while ago from Zara, it's gorgeous..my fave is the black edge details.  Always wanted a tweed jacket, this one will do until I can afford one from Chanel one day! ;)  

My lust and love for Isabel Marant's tie-dye jeans remain..so this is what inspired the outfit.  Brought out my tie-dye jean slasher shorts I found from Wasteland on Haight in SF.  One of my fave thrift-find gems.  Keeping it simple, classic and sleek with the Mimi Boutique purse and nude pumps.

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One more final to go!!!  The final of all finals..fin! (french for end ;p), which is appropriate because my last final is for my French class ;).  Count-down until graduating, about 4 days!!!  Going to go shopping after my last final tomorrow as MUCH needed retail therapy..and will be looking for a dress for graduation day!  Look out for instagram posts to help me decide, thanks lovelies!

P.S. Since Mother's Day is this weekend, thought I'd give a big shoutout to my biggest style icon in my life..my Mommy <3.  She's the one who actually got me into thrift and vintage shopping, she has a beautiful eye for style.  And this song is dedicated to my mom..Taylor Swift always depicts everything perfectly :).

Happy Mother's Day to all Moms!!

Have an amazing rest of your week, FRIDAY'S ALMOST HEREEE! ;)

♥, Kathleen.

    

Bohemian crystals.

White c/o AKIRA lace dress, Tan c/o Hobo The Original Candis bag, Light pink Sam Edelman Georgina sandals, Silver ASOS collar necklace, Rings: Crossroads, F21, silver claw ring c/o LYLIF, Bracelets: Silver ebay, vintage, friendship bracelet via miravera.

I've been inspired lately by one of my ultimate style icons, Nicole Richie -- ever since seeing her on Fashion Star, been reacquainted with her amazing style..a la boho chic meets feminine and edgy.  This lace dress from AKIRA is so beautiful, and may I say, super versatile!  It can also be worn as a cardigan..I can already tell this will be worn a lot this summer.

Thought I'd have fun with accessories -- one being my all-time favorite so far, these Sam Edelman sandals are gorgeous beyond words..the studs are my fave part of course.  Decided to play off the silver hardware with my rings and bracelets.

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Last week was the last of classes for me here at Cal!  One more week then finals, then graduation!  Time seriously does fly..I can still remember graduating from high school!  These big milestones in my life are arriving faster than I thought!  But so excited to share this moment with you all, thanks loves for being here for this amazing ride.

P.S. So veryveryyy excited to announce the winners of the Disco Pony x Inspirafashion 'The Natalie' Dress and Jumper giveaway!!!  Big congrats to Eszter Karczag for winning the dress and May Vang for winning the jumper!  All your entries were amaazing, thank you so much loves for entering!  Def stay tuned for more giveaways!

P.S. x2 If you're in the Berkeley area this week, come to the FAST (Fashion and Student Trends) Fashion Show this Tuesday, 5/1 at Pauley Ballroom 7:30PM! The show will feature collections designed by and modeled by Cal students! This will be my very first FAST fashion show to attend, so hope to see you <3s there!

Have an amazing week ahead lovelies!

♥, Kathleen.