Spring Fashion Trends

I love spring. It is one of my favorite seasons. As much as I enjoy bundling up and wearing black monochromatic outfits and boots during winter I have to admit that I love the warmer weather, shorter hemlines and brighter colors spring has to offer even more! 

My dream is to attend New York Fashion Week. Attending would be life changing but sitting front row would be by far the dream of all dreams. NYFW is the at the center of all new trends and I follow each season with such anticipation and wonder. What will be in? What will be out? What colors are going to be popular? When I look at NYFW I think to myself about what easily transitions to everyday life. While I am in love with fashion shows most things there are not wearable in everyday life. So today, let's go ahead and look at my favorite trends for spring!

1. Crop Tops

Now I know what you are probably thinking as I write this…you can't be serious? I would never wear a crop top. But stay with me on this. Crop tops are one of my favorite trends for spring. I am not talking about a top that looks more like a bra than an actual top but bowing a bit of stomach can be super sexy. When it comes to crop tops I like to pair mine with flawy maxi skirts. Nordstroms have so many to choose from that you are sure to find one you love. So keep doing your sit-ups and following the Bikini Mom Challenge and lets take a risk and get out of our comfort zone!

2. White Wide Leg Pants

These have been s go to of mine for years. I wish I could wear them all year round. I am partial to white linen but really any white wide pant is amazing! White pants are so universal and can be worn in the boardroom to grocery shopping. I love the versatility of this and I LOVE that fashionistas everywhere are jumping on this trend this season. Thes Yves Saint Laurent pants are EVERYTHING and I am obsessed. With the wide leg being the trend this spring I like to offset the fullness on the bottom with a more fitted shirt. Since it is spring and bright colors are majorly in I love this yellow shirt and stacked wedge to pull everything together! 

3. Magenta Purple

This color is unbelievable! I cannot get enough of it and have already picked up probably 5 things that either have this color in it or are entirely this color. From shoes to dresses to tops to pants this color does it all and does it well! This is a total weekend outfit. I love that you can throw it on and just go. The purple in itself is beautiful but when accented with yellow it really allows the magenta purple to pop. The yellow keds and accented jewelry give a normal looking outfit a trendy chic factor. I love love love this outfit!

4. Florals

Okay so florals can be difficult. You want to look chic but you don't want to look like your grandma. I get it. I struggle with this trend too. Here is my secret to wearing florals…wear it on the bottom half! I know this is crazy but go with me on this. When florals are the worn in either a pant or skirt and paired with a simple top (mt go to is chambray) the look is a total home run. Its trendy without being too much. I like wearing floral skinny jeans or a tea length skirt and a simple top. Nothing too fancy just effortless chic. Trust me on this…you can wear this trend and wear it well!

5. Full Skirts

Doesn't this look take you back to watching Grease? Summer lovin'…LOL! I just love it! I have always loved wearing skirts and full skirts have always been one of my favorites. I feel like Audrey Hepburn every time I put one on and although skirts have come a long way (ascetically) since then they are still a must have on my spring list for sure.

So what do ya'll think of the spring trends? Will you be rocking your midriff or strutting around in magenta purple? Let me know what you are looking forward to most this season! Until tomorrow…

Love Always,

Katie

Bikini Body Mommy Challenge

I scour Pinterest daily (more like hourly) looking for the best outfits, makeup tips and workout plans. I pin inspiration of anything and everything and am always looking for something new and exciting to try. Pinterest is great isn't it…who would have thought a few years ago that linking images from websites would be the most time sucking thing on the planet?!?! LOL!

I was on there today when I came across the Bikini Body Mommy Challenge. I clicked on the link and instantly became intrigued. The woman who started this journey had 3 children, worked full-time, was a single mom AND managed to lose 100 pounds in a year. That is pretty impressive and trumps my excuses of I work full-time, have a husband who helps around the house more than most men and only have one child I just don't have time to workout. My goals are pretty simple…use a little weight, tone up and just be healthier overall. 

I am always up for a challenge…I love anything that comes with a timeframe. 30-60-90 day challenges. I live for them. If not to prove to myself (and ever loving husband) that I can do it. With summer just around the corner, I thought what better way to kick off my get fit for summer than this awesome challenge! So I am taking the Bikini Body Mommy Challenge.

I will be blogging on Wednesday's about my journey and my progress. I would love for all of you to join me and take the Bikini Body Mommy Challenge. The best part is that you don't have to belong to a gym or spend lots of money on meal plans and quick fixes…all you need is some time each day and the motivation to do. If you can sit on the couch and watch housewives (like me) you can find the time to join me! I have posted below the first 7 days of the challenge so it is easy to follow along. Make sure not to watch the videos but click on the days as they have the directions in case you miss something. I have also linked to the Bikini Body Mommy Challenge website and Facebook page for more inspiration.

Day 1: Fit Test!

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Who is with me…are you ready to get healthy and be in the best shape of your life? I can't wait to hear from ya'll to see if you are loving this challenge as well? Until tomorrow…

Love Always,
Katie

8 STILA in the Light Make-Up Tutorials You Have To Try!!

I bought this palette almost a year ago after my favorite beauty blogger Cara Brook from Mascara started using it. I have to admit that Cara is kind of amazing! Not kind of more like IS AMAZING! She is one of the big aspirations for my blog and anything she recommends usually winds up in my shopping basket within days. 

I use this palette almost every day and really love it. Next to Naked 2 it my favorite eye shadow palette and lately this has become my go-to. The colors are fantastic and universal. I use all of the colors (which I can't say for all my palettes) and the best part is that it is under $40! I promise I am going to start doing tutorials soon but I need to get a decent camera. The iPhone just isn't cutting it! 

So tonight I am going to give you the net best thing. I am going to showcase some of my favorite tutorials from the Stila In the Light Palette. These girls do such a GREAT job at their looks they definitely need a shootout!

Blog Posts:

Stila In The Light Get Ready With Me Tutorial by My Newest Addiction

Stila In The Light Palette Look 2 (Inspired by Miley Cyrus) by Makeup Matters

A Bubbly Metallic Eye in Under 5 Minutes by 15 Minute Beauty

YouTube:

Get Ready With Me: Stila In The Light Palette by KathleenLights

Stila Golden Makeup Look Tutorial by Superficialgirl

Prom Makeup Tutorial by Lauren Curtis (This one uses some other palettes aside from In the Light but it is so fantastic I had to you use!)

Soft Natural Makeup Tutorial by Mascara (This is my girl Cara Brook. I use "my girl" loosely as she doesn't actually know who I am but in my mind we are besties!)

Get Ready with Me: Stila In The Light Eyeshadow Palette by Goo Roo Beauty (This is one of my go-to looks! So easy and yet so beautiful!)

What do ya'll think? Will you be checking out this awesome palette? Let me know your thoughts? Until tomorrow…

Love Always,
Katie

Not Everyone Can Be Winners...

Last night as I watched the awards I couldn't help but love so many of the outfits. For the biggest night in Hollywod there were far more hits than misses. With that being said…not everyone can win and there were some definite misses last night in my opinion.

Maybe I missed something but I was totally not a fan of this dress. I wanted so much to like it because the concept is spot on and it is hard to dislike Gucci but I just couldn't get into it. Even with the sparkle it was still too simple and blah for me. Don't get me Anne is beautiful and her hair and makeup were stunning I just wish she had worn her after party to the actual award show because that dress was stunning. Maybe she went with…save the best for last.

This dress is what I have come to expect from the exquisite Anne. I love the corset-like top and the black and white really compliment her milky skin.

I cannot believe I am about to say this because this woman is like my one of my favorite actresses of all time, but I have to say (through gritted teeth) that Julia Roberts is on my worst dressed list for the Oscars. I wanted to like this Givenchy dress and I really tried but the awkward cut and almost rough looking material is just all wrong for America's Sweetheart. I wish she had made a statement in a form fitting jewel toned dress. However, even with this fashion miss Julia is still stunning and her low key accessories and loose undo are very flattering and beautiful!

I am sure that you can't tell Liza anything but someone really should have. There is nothing nice you can say about this ensemble. It looks like she picked it up at the local Sears and threw it on as they pulled up to the awards. The color is almost startling and the material really makes the term "cheap suit." I love Liza and am a huge fan but I just cannot condone this look. On a night where her mother was being honored for The Wizard of Oz I wish she would have put some thought and effort into her outfit so she can standout for how wonderful she is not how badly dressed she was.

I have been loving everything Margot Robbie has worn this award season that I was shocked when she showed up almost unrecognizable in this Saint Laurent dress. While her hair color change was shocking enough this dress did nothing for her, if anything it makes her look larger than she is. I was dying to see her in a pastel color that complimented her new dark hair due but instead of goddess I got more goth.

So what do ya'll think do you agree with me? Do you think I totally have it wrong? i would love to hear your thoughts! Until tomorrow…

Love Always,

Katie

And the Oscar Goes To...

I can't help but wonder whether people watch the Oscars for the awards or for the fashion? I for one tune in to see what EVERYONE is wearing! So with that being said let's get to it!

You can't even talk about this award season fashion without talking about Lupita Nyong'o and girl did not disappoint tonight. Not only was her speech so inspiring but whoever her stylist is needs an award of her own. This girl has worm every silhouette and pastel color you could imagine this awards season and I was DYING to see her in a ball gown and did she NAIL it or what! The way she uses color and texture is so amazing and so fashion forward that I have to give my best dressed award to this amazingly beautiful woman! I cannot say enough good things about her. She truly is amazing!

Cate Blanchett has to be my style icon. This woman can do no wrong in my book. She stunned as always this year in Armani Prive. Her romantic cap-sleeve dress featuring a long, flared tulle skirt with crinoline edging was beyond beautiful. The material included sequins and a flared tulle skirt that offset light gold Swarovski crystals. Who wouldn't want to wear this AMAZINg dress? Cate is always stunning and I am so glad that she chooses to stay classy and beautiful!

Whoa Mama! From this picture you cannot even tell Olivia Wilde is pregnant! Can you believe she is due in a few weeks? Girl is stunning. Olivia's Valentino dress is the perfect amount of sexy and sophisticated. I loved that she played up her accessories since she chose black and no one will doubt that her best accessory tonight is definitely her baby daddy, Jason Sudeikis. Not only does she win my dressed of all the mom's to be but these two definitely are a contender for best couple!

While she may not be nominated for an Oscar this year, girl is WORKING it (figuratively and realistically). Kelly Osbourne stunned in Badgley Mischka. This girl has always been one of my girl crushes. She is not afraid to try trends and her take on old Hollywood glamour is beyond breath taking. I love that she chose white with a lace overlay. It screams sophistication and class. Yet her purple hair keeps it fresh and cool. I love this girl so much!

What do ya'll think of my best dressed women? Do yo agree? Do you think I missed anyone? Let me know. Tomorrow we will be having some fun  by looking at my least favorite outfits of the night. Until tomorrow…

Love Always,
Katie