Wild Horses

 

I've always loved horses, which probably isn't surprising because most girls love horses. I actually used to ride horses when I was younger as well. As you can see from the print on my dress, my affinity for horses has not faded as I've aged! This fun fall dress from Farm Rio is perfect for any equine love or anyone who loves gorgeous prints! If you've seen the Barbie movie, it would also be a print that the Kens would love, as they become obsessed with horses in the movie!

 

In addition to the horses, I really love the colors found in this print. For that reason, I played on the pink and purple tones found in the print when I accessorized. (Something I think Barbie would definitely do!) If you love this print as much as I do, the good news is that it is available in many items from Farm Rio including a jumpsuit and blouse!

 

Dress: Farm Rio here, here and here

Shoes: J. Crew similar here

Bag: Chanel

Sunglasses: Gucci 

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Striking a Pose

 

A jumpsuit as striking as this one calls for striking a pose and that's exactly what I am doing! I recently picked up this colorful jumpsuit from Anthropologie on sale a few weeks ago and it's definitely going to become one of my favorite jumpsuits! I love that the colors in the print are perfect for transitioning to fall. It's always hard this time of year to find things to wear that are comfortable for warmer temps but still nod to the autumnal season. This jumpsuit definitely fits the bill thanks to the color palette!

 

I also love that the pattern of this mural echos the pattern in the jumpsuit! There are lots of fun shapes and patterns in both the mural and the print that add visual interest. Speaking of which, this mint colored hat also adds a lot of visual interest to the outfit! I love to wear hats all year and I was so excited when I found this mint one at Target because it's one color that I don't already have in my hat collection!

 

Jumpsuit: Anthropologie here

Hat: Target here

Shoes: Loeffller Randall here and here

 

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Hitting All the Right Notes

 

When I saw this tulle musical note skirt, my first thought was that I needed to get it to wear to a concert with the L.A. Philharmonic at Disney Hall! I had visions of twirling in this skirt in front of the Frank Gehry-designed structure before a concert, which would be perfect for any musical occasion. Well, I don't go to concerts at Disney Hall that often, so maybe this skirt provides an excuse to go more? Regardless, next time I go, I know I will definitely be wearing this gorgeous skirt that hits all of the the right notes! In the meantime, the pretty spring flowers in this post make for a lovely background for my skirt and outfit!

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One of the reasons that these pink flowers are such a perfect complement to my outfit is that I decided to style this skirt with a pink ruffle top and pink satin sandals. I thought the mint color of the skirt and the pink accents in my outfit would look lovely this time of year for spring! In the future, I could see myself styling this skirt for a Disney Hall concert in a more conservative way with a black top and shoes. Perhaps you will see the skirt appear soon on my blog or Instagram, but re-imagined and me twirling in front of Disney Hall!

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Skirt: Anthropologie here

Shirt: Zara similar ruffle tee

Shoes: Jimmy Choo similar pink satin sandals here

Bag:  Chanel similar mint quilted bag

 

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Fancy Floral on the Hiking Trail

 

In case you haven't heard, the wildflowers are in full bloom here in California due to all the rain we've had. One plant that is almost everywhere, especially on the side of the freeways, are these mustard flowers. We found a gorgeous trail with these vibrant yellow mustard flowers that made for the perfect backdrop for my floral applique skirt because it too is in full bloom with all of the flowers your heart could desire! While it might be a little unusual to go hiking in heels with a Chanel bag and a big poofy skirt, I thought the backdrop of wildflowers would be perfect to show off this new skirt and the accessories match it perfectly!

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This floral skirt was so fun to style because the applique flowers are in an array of different colors, which is another thing that attracted me to it initially. I decided to pull out the purples and pinks with my bag and puff sleeve top. I also added a little pop of yellow in my shoes, which turned out to be a perfect match with these mustard flowers! Also, notice how my earrings are yellow flowers as well! Yes, it's head to toe flowers in my outfit to celebrate wild flower season!

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Skirt: Anthropologie here and similar

Top: Zara similar here and here

Shoes: c/o Alley

Bag: Chanel

Earrings: Zenzii similar here

 

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Purple and Gold

 

I feel like this Eva Franco maxi skirt could easily be mistaken for a Van Gogh because it is indeed a work of art! This skirt is another one of my Black Friday purchases from this year and it's perfect for the holidays because of hints of gold woven into the fabric of this lovely abstract floral print! As you can see, due to the print and the voluminous nature of the skirt, it definitely makes a statement! I paired the skirt with a lilac cashmere sweater and a pair of saffron suede kitten heels from Alley shoes to complete the look.

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Speaking of the shoes, I have really gotten a lot of use out of these Ally kitten heels since being gifted them last month! I can certainly say with confidence that they are my most comfortable pair of heels and the color goes with just about everything in my wardrobe! You can save $40 on your first pair of heels with Ally with code Hellokatie40 at checkout.  You can also save 10% on Ally flats by using code Katiegirl10 at checkout. Now is a great time to treat yourself to a comfy pair of shoes that you will enjoy all year long!

 

Skirt: Eva Franco/Anthropologie  here

Sweater: Macy's here

Shoes: c/o Ally Shoes here (save $40 on your first pair of heels with Ally with code Hellokatie40 at checkout or save 10% on Ally flats by using code Katiegirl10 at checkout)

Bag: Ferragamo here

 

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Walk on the Wild Side

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While Labor Day is not technically the end of summer, it does symbolically mark the end of the season and the start of fall for many. I always struggle a little bit this time of year with my wardrobe because it is still hot very here in September and sometimes into October (it's been well over 100 degrees every day here this week thanks to a heat wave!), but I want to start wearing more fall fashion. My best tip for making this transition for those of us who live in warm climates is to choose pieces that are still light weight but that have a fall color palette. This tropical Farm Rio skirt from Anthroplogie, which is now on sale, fits this type of transitional dressing in my opinion. It has bright fun colors but the warm tones and shades of brown make it seem appropriate for fall.

 

 The other thing I really love about this skirt, in addition to the colors and its potential to help me transition into fall, is that it has lions hidden in the print! At first I did not see them, but once I discovered them it was essentially what sold me on the skirt! I love anything with animals in the print, so this skirt was a must have for me! Plus, I really love Farm Rio as a brand, as I believe they make fun, colorful, high quality pieces that perfectly suit my style!

 

Skirt: Anthropologie x Farm Rio here

Top: Zara similar ruffle sleeve blouse here

Shoes: H&M similar blue sandals here

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Belt: SheIn here

 

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Crazy, Colorful Pants!

 

During the summer months, I wear a lot of dresses and skirts, but every once in a while I like to switch it up and wear pants, especially if they are crazy, colorful pants! I wore these wide leg colorful pants from Farm Rio x Anthropologie last weekend and, although it was very hot out, the flowy style of the pants actually kept me relatively cool! Due to the myriad of colors featured in the print of the pants, I think these could definitely transition into the fall and winter seasons. I would probably swap out the ruffle tee for a chunky knit sweater once the weather gets cooler, which, around here, probably won't be for a while!

 

You can see how I accessorized my outfit, and I'm back in my orange hat! I featured this hat last week on the blog and it has easily become one of my favorite accessories this summer! Like the pants, I think this hat would be a great transitional piece for the fall season! The orange color is perfect for both summer and fall and it's made from a suede-like material that would also fit in perfectly with my fall and winter wardrobe.

 

Pants: Farm Rio x Anthropologie here

Tee: Target similar cream ruffle tee here

Shoes: Loeffler Randall here

Hat: Anthropologie similar orange hat here and here

Bag: Louis Vuitton

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Liberty Print

 

As I've mentioned before, when I first started blogging, I featured a lot of J. Crew clothing on my blog. Over the last year, I've found the brand to be a lot less interesting and innovative than before. However, every once in a while there's a piece that really catches my eye, such as this liberty print top. This print is perfection, in my opinion, and I especially love the fun array of colors featured! This top is one of those pieces that I spent a little more on than I thought it was worth (even though it was on sale), just for fear of missing out. Well, I'm really glad that I got it because it's now almost sold out and I think this is definitely a top that I will enjoy for years to come!

 

While there are many colors that would look amazing with this top, I decided to go with a pop of hot pink! I recently got these wide leg corduroy pants, which were deeply discounted, at Anthropologie. Unfortunately, they are now sold out (they really were a great price, especially for Anthropologie!) but I linked to some similar ones below. I also thought the pink pants would be a fun contrast with this unique building that might look like it's in Miami but is actually part of the Beverly Hills City Hall. I love the tropical vibe of this place and it's certainly a hidden oasis that I'm not sure many people in L.A. know about!

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Top: J. Crew here

Pants: Anthropologie similar here, and here

Shoes: J. Crew similar here and here

Bag: Louis Vuitton

 

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