Leopard and paisley.

Burgundy HM hat (similar brown version here), Black Urban Outfitters velvet moto jacket (similar version here), Brown c/o Others Follow paisley dress, Brown gifted Kurt Geiger leopard satchel (cute similar version here), Navy blue Madewell suede boots.

When I saw this dress from Others Follow, I seriously was blown away by all its beauty, firstly with the gorgeous paisley pattern, and secondly the feminine pretty silhouette with the trumpet hem.  The dark brown color is so perfect for fall, so I decided to transition it with all fall colors, keeping the palette neutral -- a burgundy (or oxblood) hat, leopard satchel, dark navy blue suede boots.  Lastly, I decided with the cold coming, it'd be perfect to try out the moto jacket trend -- here layered it over the dress as well.

I really feel my style goes so well with Fall fashion, which is why I'm excited to start wearing tights, boots, jackets, and sweaters more this season.

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Happy Monday lovelies! Hope you have a great start of the week. Few things happening this week for me, catching up with friends for belated birthday outings, boxing (with my partner in crime Chanda), few gala fashion parties, and then the weekend! 

Keep inspiring Beautifuls!

xo,

Kathleen

Inspirafashion x LAST NIGHT Dress Giveaway!

Neon green c/o LAST NIGHT 'Key West' dress, White c/o GUESS rhinestone necklace, Ivory vintage Chanel bag, Rings via Crossroads Trading, White Tildon heels.

This dress has all the features I love: bright color, mini length and cut-outs.  Among the dress collection at LAST NIGHT, I was most intrigued by this one.  I can't wait to wear this beauty out for parties.  Accessorized the dress with all white items -- rhinestone necklace, trusty vintage Chanel purse, and my new fave babies aka white Tildon heels.

Excited about this post as well! I'm hosting a giveaway with LAST NIGHT!!  Their online store and dress collection is seriously addicting and all perfect for parties, events, and girls night outs ;).  

LAST NIGHT is giving Inspirafashion readers a chance to win one LAST NIGHT dress of your choice!

For fun as well, I chose 3 of my other fave dresses so far on their shop. Good luck babes and have a great rest of the week!! xo

From left to right: Freeway dress, Paisley dress, Stingray dress.

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 5/10, Friday 12:00AM PST.  The giveaway winner will be selected and announced the following week.

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Sweet rose.

Pink c/o Rire Boutique lace dress, Vintage Chanel pin, Arm candy: pink c/o JewelMint Abacus wrap bracelet, white F21 pyramid bracelet, Rings via Crossroads Trading, White vintage Chanel purse, Brown Zara ankle strap heels, Brown thrifted woven belt.

Spring is fast approaching, when I know we have to "spring" forward our clocks..despite losing an hour of sleep, I'm really happy there's more light in the day.  Enjoyed the sun this day with flowers -- went well with this sweet lace dress from Rire Boutique.  I love the lace scallop hem detail.  Played with pinks and brown neutral colors -- added my Zara heels and brown thrifted belt.  Also for accessories used gold rings and bracelets.  One bracelet in particular caught my eye from JewelMint, it was sweet and reminded me of those candy bracelets I used to wear when I was a kid.
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This week ahead hopefully will go by fast, on a personal note -- I'm thinking of going back to school for my MBA, I'm attending an info session this week at UC Berkeley, which would be my top choice.  Wish me luck on the preparation!  Sigh, not looking forward to more tests, but I know it'll be all worth it in the end :).

Have an amazing week ahead lovelies!
xo,
Kathleen

      

Floral glam.

Photography by Ryan Chua

Head to toe c/o Charlotte Russe: Black bodycon dress (similar here, another fave here), Black/silver necklace (similar style here), Grey floral wallet/wristlet (love this style here), Tan patent suede platform heels (similar here).

Second part to the outfit series with Charlotte Russe, they seriously have an amazing collection of dresses -- perfect for a girls night out.  This second outfit was styled as an edgy party glam look.  Again, featuring photography by amazing Ryan Chua.  I love this dress because it not only includes a cool floral pattern but also mesh top with polka dots.  I decided to overlay it with this pretty black/silver necklace and accessorized with a cute floral grey wristlet (night out is never complete without one to hold your phone, ID, essentials).  To top it off, added for extra height these pretty patent suede heels.

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How have you lovelies been? This week has been another cray one, or more of I'm so tired easily nowadays! As in I'm getting old and sleeping fairly early, and daylight saving time this Sunday does not help! This week heading to a Passion Pit concert, collaborating on a fun project this weekend, and might have a girls night out (may take this dress out) ;).

Keep inspiring lovelies, have an amazing rest of your week!

xo,

Kathleen

      

Last Night x Inspirafashion Dress Giveaway!

Brown Vintage boyfriend coat, gold vintage Chanel brooch, Red c/o Last Night Blake Cutout Dress, Ivory vintage Chanel purse, Arm Party: white chain wrap bracelet and rings via Crossroads Trading, brown c/o Mimi Boutique leopard bracelet, white F21 pyramid bracelet, gold ASOS spike bracelet, Black Zara sandal heels.

Very very excited to host a giveaway with online shop, Last Night. Firstly, I want to say this is one of my very fave sites to buy dresses for any party-occasion.  The founder, Stephanie, is my good friend and one of my very fave bloggers -- she curates a beautiful collection of dresses sold on her shop.  Which btw, I adore the description of her shop -- to remember those memorable fun nights (which appropriately ;P I did have in this dress, Halloween with my besties, and dressed up as Minnie).

Firstly, the Blake Cutout dress is gorgeous being sweetheart and strapless, and having cut-outs on the sides.  The rich red color is so perfect for holiday parties coming up, which is how I've styled it with browns and golds. This is something I would definitely wear to a Christmas party.

Now onto the giveaway! ...

All you have to do to win one Last Night dress of your choice is the following:

1) Leave a comment with your email, the link to the Last Night dress you'd like, and in one comment, let me know if you've done the below:

2) Follow my blog on GFC:

3) Follow me on Twitter, @Kathleencarla

4) 'Like' Last Night on Facebook.

5) Follow Last Night on Twitter, @shopLastNight

Extra entry:
- Follow me on Instagram, @Kathleencarla (+1 entry)

- Follow Inspirafashion on Facebook (+1 entry)

- Tweet about this giveaway with " I just entered @shopLastNight Giveaway to win a Last Night dress on @Kathleencarla's blog!  Enter to win too! http://bit.ly/UoQ8tr " (+1 entry)

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This giveaway will run until Wednesday, November 28th.  This giveaway is also open Worldwide.

Also, until then, Last Night is offering Inspirafashion readers 20% off your next order, enter 'Inspirafashion20' at checkout!

 The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced that week on my blog, facebook, and twitter.

Good luck Lovelies! and have a great rest of your week! :)

♥, 

Kathleen.