Autumn leaves.

Red c/o StyleMint stripe Winslow T, Brown Karen Walker sunnies, Tan American Apparel corduroy skirt, Vintage Prada backpack, Tan Steve Madden heels, Arm candy: Kurt Geiger chain bracelet, Hexnut bracelet c/o LUXLA, gold thrifted watch, gold ASOS spike bracelet, Pink stone ring via Crossroads Trading, Gold Bauble bar necklace (gifted by BBFF, Chels)

Having fun with fall leaves. The striped Winslow T paired w/ leopard and wine and browns put together, is the perfect way to say bye to Fall, and embrace the new year with winter.  Even though it's now winter, being California, it still feels like Fall to me.  

Had fun making a gif too in the process :).

Also, with this sponsored StyleMint post, StyleMint is offering Inspirafashion readers a 2 for 1 offer.  Enter promo code 'B1G1SM' at checkout! Happy shopping loves!

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New Years is just next week, ahh! 2013 came way too fast.  Think I'll post some of my new years resolutions on here then too :).  Hope you lovelies are having a great week so far!

P.S. Blog post title was inspired by Ed Sheeran's song "Autumn Leaves," super cute song if you haven't heard yet! :)

xo,

Kathleen

      

Rose.

Brown vintage boyfriend coat, Gold vintage Chanel brooch, White American Apparel turtleneck cropped top, Light pink c/o Inlovewithfashion skirt, Brown ASOS suede boots (similar in teal), Brown gifted Kurt Geiger leopard satchel, Gold c/o Beginning Boutique ring.

This is one of my girly sweet outfits, thought I'd stray away from dark colors with all the gloomy weather we've been having, kept to soft light neutrals.  This gold light pink lace print skirt from Inlovewithfashion is gorgeous with its shimmery fabric.  Paired it with my bf coat, leopard bag, and suede ASOS boots (haven't used them in longest time).

This week has been probably the longest at work because its right before the holidays..do you guys ever get that feeling before a big holiday, antsy and excited at the same time?  Can't believe Christmas is around the corner.  Gave my boss this week her present, put a lot of thought into it, since she's about giving back to the community, something I look up to, gave her this Kate Spade 'hand in hand' bracelet, 25% of sales is donated to the women for women international organization.

Happy Holidays lovelies!  Hope you have a fun time with your family and friends.  Keep inspiring Beautifuls always!

♥, 

Kathleen.

      

Inspirafashion x Crystal Hearts Vintage: $40 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

Black thrifted straw boater hat, Green/purple c/o Crystal Hearts Vintage geometric patterned jacket, Blue thrifted DIY Levis shorts, Brown thrifted bucket bag, Green/silver Crossroads rings, Black ASOS chelsea boots (in brown).

First off, I know a post is way overdue, wna apologize for 1-post-a-week routine over these past 2 weeks..I'm currently settling in to having two jobs + school is arriving!  Bare with me pls as I make this transition..but definitely everything will be right on track again once I get used to everything :).

But man, how I've missed you all super much!  So back with a great post for you all!

...A GIVEAWAY!  Hosting one with one of my sponsors, Crystal Hearts Vintage!

Decided to wear a piece from CHV in a retro 80's or 90's-like fashion..when I walked out the door, my dad said I reminded him of Demi Moore from St. Elmo's Fire -- one of the fashion eras that I was going for :).  Love this jacket esp it's silk material and interesting pattern.

The lovely Liana, owner of the online shop, is giving one of Inspirafashion's readers a chance to win a $40 Crystal Hearts Vintage Gift Certificate!

I've made a collage of some pieces on the CHV site right now $40 or below that I loove at the moment! to also help you decide on what you can win if you enter! :)

Green Vine Flare Dress, Mint Pleated Midi Skirt, Red Embroidered Purse, Crushed Velvet Mock Turtleneck Leotard.

Follow these 4 easy steps to enter:

1) Follow Crystal Hearts Vintage Blog on Goggle Friend Connect
2) Like Crystal Hearts Vintage on Facebook by clicking the 'like' button below:

3) Like Inspirafashion's Facebook Page by clicking the 'like' button below:

4) Leave a comment with your email and if you've done all of the above.

Additional entries:
- Follow CHV on Twitter, @CrystalHrtsVtg (+1 entry)

- Follow me on Twitter, @Kathleencarla (+1 entry)

- Tweet about this giveaway with.. " I just entered to win a @CrystalHrtsVtg $40 Gift Certificate on @Kathleencarla's blog!  Enter to win too! http://bit.ly/mZCMpP " (+1 entry)

If you did any of the above, please let me know in your comment as well.


P.S. Also, just a heads up!..CHV is having a 25% off summer clearance sale on all orders (enter 'clearance' at checkout!) aand there will also be some new arrivals coming soon on the site!

This giveaway will run until Tuesday, September 6.  The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced on Friday, September 9 on my blog, twitter, and facebook.

Good luck lovelies!  Thank you so much again for all your support on my blog, I hope you have an amazing week ahead!!  Keep inspiring! (been visiting your blogs frequently, lovelove all your amazing outfits/posts!) :)

♥, Kathleen.

  

Autumn sun.

Camel Vintage turtleneck top, Gray F21 skirt, Brown thrifted belt, Black F21 oxford boots. Was such a beautiful autumn day today, wasn’t too cold, but juust right :). I love the weather right now, despite that it rained quite a lot this past weekend. Wore a vintage turtleneck long-sleeve top, and my faav color right now for fall-wear! — camel! Also bought this past weekend a pair of F21 oxford boots! And they’re my faav! ah, i think i’m going to wear these a lot, they’re so lovely. I seriously always gravitate toward high-waisted things — whether it’s skirts or pants, i just always love them high up haha. And also who could forget a signature belt. Voila, an autumn outfit for a perfect fall day :). Thank you once again to everyone for your sweet comments. I promise I will get back to them soon! Keep inspiring and being so creatively lovely in all your looks :). AND also, don't forget to join my giveaway in celebration of 100+ followers! Want to really show my appreciation for you all :), so feel free to join! :). Click here to go to the giveaway OR just scroll down to the previous post. ALSO, wanted to give a shoutout to the lovely Monica of Freesia Blog, for making me my own personalized twitter bird widget (on the left sidebar)! ah it's just SO cute! it has the furry hat i wore and the JC pumps, loove it. :). def check out her other illustrations, she's soo talented :). Love, KC.

Show some lovin' on here too :).

Floral fur.

Gray Ross faux fur hat, Black vintage floral blouse, Blue Urban Outfitters jeggings, Dark blue F21 polka dot mary-janes.

This is a kind of transitional outfit from summer to fall/winter.  Finally the heat died down and the cold fall air came through today.  The vintage blouse with floral in dark colors, really conveys how fall/winter is coming.  Added my favorite silver leaf belt from H&M. Found this fur hat at Ross! Was in search of a good one, and I love how it has the subtle fur around it. Definitely keeps my head warm.  Have yet to wear my UO jeggings because of the weather, but finally can.  Strange and intriguing really how the weather and seasons have such a powerful influence on fashion.

I've really been inspired by all of you -- faux fur is such a great way to bring a luxurious feel to an outfit. Another definite upcoming trend I love is faux leather. Yes everything faux, I'm a vegetarian so I love animals lol. Leather, fur, knits, platform wedges, socks (ankle, knee, thigh high). So in love with current fashion right now, and even more, amazed and admire your looks involving them and more :).

Thank you again to all my newest and past followers!  And I really in appreciation am going to do a definite giveaway soon, once I hit 100 :). You all are tres chic and lovely. Keep creating beautiful looks and ultimately keep inspiring. <3

PS. I just submitted an entry for the Seventeen Style Council 2011. Ah, I hope I get in. Crossing fingers.

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Also! I'm entering a giveaway by clyde's rebirth .. i'm so excited for it! 100$ store credit giveaway for vintage apparel.  Been looking through the fall 2010 lookbook, amaazing. My fav so far is the jewelry! loves it.

Love, KC.

& if you would like, show some lovin' here too :).

What listening to now: "La Valse à Mille Temps" by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Warning, you'll go head over heels for him singing in French lol.

Shopping lullaby.

Beige Vintage jacket, Blue DIY denim shorts, Blue thrifted Liz Claiborne polka dot blouse, Black/beige Jeffrey Campbell backstage wedges.

I had a very therapeutic and serene shopping trip today, hence the name shopping lullaby :). And also, successful! I found the shoes I've been looking for ALL OVER online, which was SOLD OUT on the F21 website!! yes, the miu miu inspired mary janes!! ahh, i'm soo happy, i was just in the accessories store of f21 and strolling around looking for other rings, and low and behold they were in front of me..in my size!! haha, sorry I was so ecstatic and happy, my boyfriend looked at me weird lol. But anyways, also found other things, two beautiful looking antique rings and a pair of nice diff shades, plus cozy socks to wear w/ my other heels :).  

For the outfit, I'm wearing a vintage jacket/coat, i love the gold/navy/nude color combo. Also, wore my thrifted Liz Claiborne polka dot blouse, and actually 1hr before, I made these DIY shorts! was wanting a new pair of shorts, so randomly made some hehe. And of course, my lovely JC's :).

Again want to thank everyone who is supporting me on this blog, really means a lot. Also, I need to pass on the blogger award of "The Versatile Blogger" to 15 other fashionable and lovely bloggers :).

* Pass the award along to 15 other bloggers who you recently discovered and think are fabulous.

1) Whitney from http://whitwatwear.blogspot.com/

2) Aubrey from http://girllmeetsworld.blogspot.com/

3) Anita & Vivian from http://myblissisthisway.blogspot.com/

4) Dylana from http://colormenana.blogspot.com/

5) Carly from http://clm-trash.blogspot.com/

6) Lola from http://lola-pr.blogspot.com/

7) Annebeth from http://stylingdutchman.blogspot.com/

8) Rosy & Angy from http://monchouchoumilano.blogspot.com/

9) Estefania from http://estefaniapino.blogspot.com/

10) Kookie B. from http://deathbyplatforms.blogspot.com/

11) Pearl from http://artyaffair.blogspot.com/

12) Megan from http://thegardenflamingo.blogspot.com/

13) Ann from http://intangibleee.blogspot.com/

14) Rebecca from http://seeyouinsweden.blogspot.com/

15) Jess from http://lackcreativity.blogspot.com/

Rules are: * Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award: Already did in the other post, but thank you again Terri! :).

* Share 7 things about yourself.

1) I have been a pescetarian (no meat, but allowed seafood) for 6 years now, and counting :).

2) I have 4 moles on my right arm that form a shape of a diamond.

3) Whenever I drink a cup of water or anything, I always tend to raise my right pinky lol.

4) I walk SUPER fast, even when I'm not in a rush, my dad always makes fun of me for this by jogging in place beside me lol.

5) I am full Filipino, but I have a little bit of Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese in me too.

6) My boyfriend and I are high school sweethearts, have been together for 3 years now, and our last names actually rhyme! haha -- Murillo and Carillo. <3

7) I actually had blonde streaks in my hair back in middle school because I seriously loved Kelly Clarkson lol.

* Contact the bloggers you chose and let them know about the award 

Love, KC.