Thursday, July 24, 2014

Scallops and Cactus

At one point I had this crazy idea to have people guess my location in various blog posts through a combination of clues, architectural details and rummaging through previous posts of mine. (Sort of like a scavenger hunt.) Do you remember the computer game and TV show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Well, my version would be Where in the World is Hello Katie Girl? I thought it was a novel idea, but like many of my crazy ideas this one will probably not come to fruition anytime soon. So I am just going to tell you where I am: Pio Pico State Park. If you are so inclined to visit this destination or if you just want a little history lesson you can visit my previous post on the location: Don Katie at the Pio Pico Ranchito. Did I go here just to sight see again? Or take blog photos? No. It happens to be near a restaurant that serves the best cheese bread and baked potatoes with cheese sauce ever. So, yeah, that's why I'm here!

Anyway, like the location, my outfit is also somewhat "recycled." I have worn this scalloped dress from J. Crew before and I've blogged about it too, but I thought I would style it up a little differently. I realized that some of my favorite blogs are ones that keep reinventing new ways to wear things that I might already have in my closet, even when the pieces aren't brand new, just released items. Today I am wearing my scalloped dress with some blue and white check, my fan necklace and just a hint of leopard from my clutch.  Now, it's off to get some cheese bread!













Joining Tara and phiphi today for Summer Style Link Up! 
 Stylin in St. Louis Spotlight of the Week
Simple Sequins Fashion Item Friday
Passion4Fashion  

Dress: J. Crew Scallop Dress here
Shirt: Ralph Lauren  (from Marshall's and on clearance now!)
Shoes: J. Crew Evie Metallic Mid-heel Sandal here (on sale now for $50 or less at J. Crew)
Bag: Claire Vivier Leopard Fold-Over Clutch here
Necklace: Groopdealz (Similar to the J. Crew Fan Fringe Necklace  
Bracelets: J. Crew and ASOS

16 comments:

  1. love the leopard clutch with the red dress! super cute outfit :)

    xo,
    Christina, Esq.

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    1. Thanks Christina! Leopard seems to go with everything!

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  2. I also love seeing how people remix items in their closet. This outfit looks great on you! I really like your accessories.

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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    1. Thanks Nicole! Yes, I am really trying to experiment and learn how to shop my own closet. It's always nice to look to others for inspiration.

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  3. Love the backdrop and you look great! ;)

    God bless,
    XO, Claire
    http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Claire! The Pio Pico Ranchito is a really rustic and pretty place for pictures. Plus, they have a lovely cactus garden!

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  4. Sweet look! I love this, especially with the leopard!

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    1. Thanks Lisa! I wasn't sure about the leopard, but I am trying to see it more as a "basic" that can go with anything.

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  5. I love the combination of colors and textures. What a smart idea to pair the red dress with the gingham shirt! …and the leopard clutch gives this look an extra uuumph.
    xo, Bogi
    http://redreticule.com

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    1. It's always fun to play around with colors and textures. I usually wear this dress by itself, so I thought it would be fun to put something under it for layers. Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Thanks Dawn! Maybe I'll reconsider "Where in the World is Katie Girl"! I think it would be fun too.

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  7. Ahh, I totally adore that scallop dress! I have been on the hunt for more scallops and saw that dress online (but a different brand). May have to make the purchase! Loving the leopard with this look.

    Lauren xo
    Sophisticated In Style

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    1. You should totally get it! My only complaint about this particular style from J. Crew is it is a little shorter than I would like. If it wasn't for that I would probably get it in more colors! :)

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  8. hi ! Great to see you and this outfit is adorable esp with the leopard. Thanks for being at {*FiF*}, too!

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    1. Thanks Renae! Also, thank you for doing such a lovely job hosting FiF!

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  9. I love how you styled this gorgeous red dress and that cactus is amazingly beautiful. =)

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