Weekly Style Inspirations

Here is a new weekly style inspiration post showcasing fabulous bloggers in recent looks!  I am enjoying the range of colors being incorporated into the looks of the moment. 

Blair from Atlantic-Pacific

   Kristina from KAYTURE

Sandra from 5 inch and up

Nanooosh from Fashion in my Eyes

Alba from * Petit and Sweet Couture

Fabrizia from Cosa mi metto

Neris from Fashion Fractions

Rachel from Da Paura ♥

Dimitri from Dimitri Salon Artfact

Kimberly from Penny Pincher Fashion

Thoughts on these beautiful looks transitioning from winter into spring?  Be sure to click on the links for more from these amazing bloggers.

Also, with the possible elimination of GFC on July 1st, be sure to click the link on the left sidebar of my blog to follow via Bloglovin'!

Cathy

Kate Spade Saturday...Design a Bag!

Have you seen the just launched Kate Spade website... Kate Spade Saturday?  The website offers a more affordable line of fabulous Kate Spade items...clothing, accessories, home items and my favorite category --> design a bag!  Yes, you can custom design your own weekender bag by choosing the body, base, pocket and strap colors from a color palette.  It is priced at $280 (add $10 if you choose to monogram it) and free shipping in the US.  Take a look at a few of my custom designs and design your own --> Design a Weekender Bag!

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I am loving the options to incorporate the trending bright colors, colorblocking and stripes!  Thoughts on the new Kate Spade Saturday website and the design a weekender bag?   Which is your favorite design and how would you design yours?

Have a fantastic week!
Cathy

Spring Dresses Under $30!

With the temperatures finally starting to rise in most parts of the US (yesterday was 90+ degrees here in Texas), it's time to start looking at spring dresses.  I was curious what might be available for under $25 or $30, and I was surprised to see these lovely finds...

1/  H&M Zebra Dress   ($17.95)  2/  Victoria's Secret Double-strap Bra Top Dress  ($28.40)   3/  2b Smock Print Strapless Dress   ($24.95)  4/  Forever 21 Rosebud Dress    ($17.80)  5/ Forever 21 Chiffon High-Low Dress    ($22.80)  6/  Forever 21 Striped Maxi Dress   ($15)

Thoughts on my dress picks showcasing the spring trends of bright colors (especially blues), striping, florals, black and white, maxis, and the return of the last year's popular high-low look?

Hope y'all are having a wonderful week :)

Cathy

St. Patty's Picks...

Don't get pinched...take your pick and wear the green!

1/ Rue The Tanneurs Leather Biker Jakcet / luisaviaroma.com   2/ La Mer Collections Multi Leaf Charm Wrap Watch / shopbop.com    3/ Old Navy Printed Shift Dress / oldnavy.gap.com    4/ Victoria's Secret Lace-waist Cheeky Panty     5/ Giuseppe Zanotti Open Toe Pumps / shopbop.com   6/ Rebecca Minkoff MAC Colorblock Bag / shopbop.com   7/ Modcloth Mod Retro Vintage Dress / modcloth.com   

Happy St. Patty's Day!
Cathy

Distressed Denim

While sorting through my denim collection, I came across my collection of distressed jeans.  Now that it's basically spring here in Texas, it's time to put them into the denim rotation and decide how to make this trend fresh for spring 2013.

Important sidenote...
As the end of Google Reader approaches, if you aren't already following my blog via Bloglovin', be sure to click on the Bloglovin' icon on my sidebar to follow.  Hopefully GFC will stick around for awhile :)

Ok, back to distressed denim.
Inspiration...

Cavalli...S/S 2013

Blair of  Atlantic-Pacific

Monica of  Mes Voyages à Paris

Ashley Tisdale

 How much is too much???

Spring picks on my radar...

Mango Boyfriend Style Jeans   ($49.99)

Forever 21 Stretch Destroyed Denim Skinnies   ($22.80)

J. Crew Vintage Straight Jean   ($125)

ASOS Oversized Denim Boyfriend Jacket   ($76.30)

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Standard Supply Slim Jean in Lily Dot / revolveclothing.com   ($198)

ONE TEASPOON Fiasco Baggies Jeans / revolveclothing.com   ($148)

Miranda Kerr in MANGO Distressed Slim Jeans  ($59.99)

Loving the white and colored distressed looks for spring, as well as the light wash blue.  Are you a fan of the distressed jeans look?  How do you wear it? 

Happy weekend!
Cathy

Derek Lam for Kohl's DesigNation + Discount Code

If you regularly follow my blog, you may already be aware of my excitement for designer collaborations.  A new one is on the way...Derek Lam for Kohl's.  You may remember the Narciso Rodriguez collaboration,  the first in the DesigNation series, from back in November.  Debuting on April 5th, the Derek Lam collaboration is the second in this series.  The Rio de Janeiro-inspired collection consists of a summery mix of vibrant colors (many blues) in loose fitting but sexy cuts.  Prices range from $36-$88.  Take a look at a sampling from the collection...

Scarf dress, $60. Shawl collared vest, $60.

V-neck maxi dress, $88

Classic button-down shirt, $48. Drawstring shorts, $48

One-piece cutout swimsuit, $88. Drawstring skirt, $54.

Slant pocket dress, $70

  Button-down shirt dress, $70

 Knit basic tank top, $40.   Long drawstring skirt, $54.

 Bomber jacket, $70. Ruched two-piece swimsuit, $44.  Twill pants, $54.

 Fitted boatneck dress, $70

  V-neck gathered dress, $60

Thoughts on this collection?  How about the prints?  I am loving the skirts (especially the pink and metallic gold) and the strappy striped dresses!

As an added bonus, Kohl's is offering my readers a 10% discount on the Derek Lam collection, as well as 10% off your entire purchase at kohls.com now through May 10th.  Enter code BLOGS10 at checkout.


Have a fabulous week!
Cathy