Sportin' my grey

Today I chose my outfit solely around a color. This is not unusual for me, but today my outfit is special. I know what you're thinking... Kait you're wearing a grey T-shirt. The reason this is so special is because I'm joining many others in bringing awareness to Brain cancer by sporting my grey. I have a very dear friend that was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. I remember the day I found out my stomach dropped, and instantly just felt sick. But the next day she invited me over and we chatted,we laughed, we cried, we talked about the realness of the disease, but ultimately we shared a lot of joy that day. That's the type of person Gina is. She is full of life, and love and she's literally kicking cancer in the !()@*#)(!*. I would do anything to show my support and love for her and anyone else battling this terrible disease. So Gina today is for you! Please know you are so loved, celebrated, and prayed for! :) You are one of a kind, and I have been so inspired watching you through this difficult time. You truly have shown so much strength and grace. When others would chose to complain and find the negative you have show joy and peace, and for that you are my hero. 

Show your support for brain cancer awareness by wearing grey, posting a picture on instagram, and hashtag #braincancerawareness 

I would love to see any of my readers rally around this cause! 

y'all are awesome!

Outfit Deeds:

Shirt: Nordstrom, Jeans: Current Elliott, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Shoes: Nordstrom, Lip color: NARS "Anita", Necklace: F21,  Watch: Michael Kors

Until Next time, 

Kait

City Style

Welcome back everyone! Sorry its been a minute. The last month of my life was spent loving on my new niece and nephew (Brecken Reese & Rivers Royal Bold), who I am SO in love with. They are only 6 days apart and both are so precious. After I spent a few weeks back home, me and Phil headed up to Chicago for our one year Anniversary. We got royally spoiled and stayed at the Ritz Carlton on Michigan Ave. Basically we did a lot of walking, talking, shopping and eating.

What else are Anniversaries for right? 

Speaking of shopping, I scored these printed pants for 17 dollars at Nordstrom Rack. #lifechanging

I've said it once, and i'll say it again. Anything that feels like fancy pajamas are friends of mine. 

That's basically all these are… I got a few other fun pieces while i was there. So more to come on that soon. 

Not only did I gain a niece and nephew this month, my brother in Law Jeff proposed to my best friend Libby! So now my best friend is becoming my sister in Law! #dreamcometrue

Thanks for reading everyone!

Outfit Deeds:

Top: F21, Pants: Nordstrom Rack, Shoes: Nordstrom, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff "Mac Daddy"

Until Next time, 

Kait 

Road Trippin'

Wednesday we left for a 13 hour drive up to Michigan from my husband's Grandma's 80th Birthday Bash. His Aunt and Uncle have a lake house there that we were all meeting up at to have family reunion.

But first the long drive. Obviously every long trip for me stops with a coffee run. We went downtown quickly to grab a coffee and some breakfast and found this awesome wall to snap a few pictures.

My attire while traveling is always a layered look. I got this haute hippie shirt recently and it feels like pajamas. I layered it with this oversized sweater that i LOVE and threw on a hat. Pretty low maintenance. Typically i'll wear leggings and a tunic, but that will be my next no brainer style post, so more about that later :) 

Other than a latte as a travel essential, I usually always have a book on my ipad ready. I'm currently reading "White Girl Problems" and i'm pretty sure i've never laughed so hard in my life while reading a novel. 

I'll have more posts up soon about my lake attire this weekend. Its been chilly so its giving me fall fever. Its been so nice to be off work and have a little R&R.

OUTFIT DEEDS: 

Top: Haute Hippie, Jeans: J. Brand, Sweater: Nordstrom, Hat: F21, 

Starbucks Drink: Venti Iced nonfat Latte :) 

Until Next time,

Kait 

No Brainer: "LBD" - Little Black Dress

Again if you are joining in for the first time, WELCOME! Thank you for tuning into my Fashion/lifestyle blog. I am in the midst of a series called "No Brainer" style. The premise is, styling pieces every woman has in her wardrobe, but putting a fun spin on them, and making these every day pieces unique. Some times I get stuck in a style rut and seem to only wear what's new in my closet, or those "go-to" pieces over and over. So how do we make these "go-to" pieces new again.  Well keep reading .. :) 

We all have one. That little black dress. Me... I probably have 8, because i would say 2/3 of my closet is black. What can I say, it's my power color. I was on Pinterest earlier and was looking at all black outfits, and remembered this little gem of a dress. I have had this little number for a good 4 years. It was a random find at H&M, which I usually don't have a lot of luck at H&M. I knew i wanted to pair it with booties, and some gold simple jewelry, but I didn't know how to tie it all together. The head band was a last minute addition. 

There's not much to this outfit, but what makes it me is the accessories I paired with it. It's just a little black dress, but adding some fringe booties, a stacked wrist, and a headband, now we have an outfit unique to me. 

That's what this series is about. Looking at those pieces in your wardrobe in a different way. I think this is also a good way to STRETCH your wardrobe. Instead of always looking for something new, restyling and remixing what you already have. 

Also if you don't follow me on Instagram, these sunglasses are actually my husband's. So needless to stay he is probably more stylish than I am. I wear them so much he said I can have them, but were really just sharing. Ha. The struggle is real people.

Outfit Deeds: 

Dress: H&M, Booties: Dolce Vita, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff "Mac Daddy", 

Bracelets: Jcrew & F21, Headband: Nordstrom, Necklace: H&M

Until Next time,

Kait

No Brainer: T-shirt & Jeans

Just a quick recap if you're just joining in. I just started a series called "No Brainer" which is styling simple pieces in your wardrobe that everyone has, but putting your own spin to it. So I told you my next "No Brainer" would be a T-shirt and Jeans, and here it is. 

A T-shirt to me is not a college T-shirt from my alma Mater, or a T-shirt you bought at the last concert you attended. (Although I do love a good Taylor Swift Band Tee). For me its a short sleeved cotton shirt, with SOME kind of shape. 

My first tip to a casual outfit like this would be finding a T shirt that has good shape. This one specifically is from Anthro, and I liked the way it fit so much I bought it in Black too. I like that is a V-neck, its fitted but also loose, AND longer in the back. I mean what more could you want in a T-shirt. 

The easiest way for me to dress up a T-shirt is to add a simple pump. These tell a lot about me. They say I'm classy in the front, and a little hardcore in the back.

Kind of like a solid mullet, but better. 

Lastly, if you see me wearing an outfit on my blog, I really did wear this today. If i took the effort to get dressed and do my hair, I'm going to take a picture to capture those precious moments.

Because I work from home, I spend a lot of time in my Pajamas, and Lululemons. So getting dressed is quite the accomplishment these days. 

What is your favorite T-shirt? How would you style it? 

Tell me in the comments below. 

Outfit Deeds:

T-shirt: Anthro, Jeans: J. Brand, Shoes: Michael Kors, 

Bag: Foreign Exchange, Watch: Michael Kors, Necklace: Charming Charlie

Until Next time,

Kait 

Polka Dots and Leopard Spots

(First of all, side note: this last picture makes me laugh, because I always find about 15 pictures like this after we shoot blog pics, because I'm always in the midst of talking, laughing, doing something goofy. An extra behind the scenes for ya there). 

This weekend we drove to Indy for a family wedding. Over my birthday I had walked into J.Crew outlet and saw this dress on the clearance rack. 50 Percent off the already marked down price. Which made this beauty about 30 dollars. I never plan ahead for weddings, and then I always dread picking out an outfit the day of. I always wish that I would have picked something up, or had something in my back pocket to wear. I specifically picked this out for this upcoming wedding. This dress was so simple to style because it's such a blank canvas. I chose to do different prints in my accessories/ shoes and really liked the way it came out. 

This necklace I'm wearing I actually gave to my mom a few Christmas's ago, and everytime I was with her I would borrow it, so she finally just told me to keep it. Oh well, call me an indian giver I suppose. :)

We snapped a few of these picture outside of the church quickly right before it started to rain, so there isn't too many of the full outfit but you get the idea. So thanks Libby for taking these. 

Outfit Deeds: 

                          Dress: J.Crew Outlet, Shoes: Steve Madden,

                           Bracelets: J.Crew, Clutch: Francesca's, Necklace: Nordstrom

Until Next time, 
Kait 

National Lipstick day

So Naturally when I heard it was National Lipstick Day, I figured I HAD to share my favorites with you all. 

I'm going to show you my current 3 favorite Drugstore, and high end lipsticks.

Starting with Drugstore: 

          

 1. NYX Matte Lipstick in: Shocking Pink

This lip color is awesome. Not only is it only about 4 dollars at Ulta, its long wearing. The only downside of it, is that its very drying. So make sure to use a lip balm first before applying.

Here is the swatch: 

It swatches almost identical to how it shows on my lips. 

2. Revlon Super Lustrous: in 725 Love that Red

This is a very true Hollywood Red. Its a blue-toned red, meaning its not as harsh and its BRIGHT. This is such a classic. Again this retails for about 5-6 dollars. It's one of my favorite Reds to wear. I believe every girl should have a good go-to red. Its a good way to dress up an outfit. 

Here's the swatch: 

You can see in this picture how bright it is, and how its pulling a little bit more blue toned.

3. Kate Moss for Rimmel: Rosetto Rouge

This is an AMAZING vampy Red. It pulls more of a wine color on your lips and in the swatch. I think a vampy lip for any time of the year is a great way to pull together a dressier evening look. 

Here's the swatch: 

OK: Now for the High End Goodies: 

                          

1. MAC: Fabby 

If bright color scares you, this is a color for everyone. Its my favorite everyday nude. I don't wear nude very often since i'm so pale I like a pop of color, but this color is gorgeous! It is a pinkey nude, with GOLD shimmer. I said it..gold shimmer!  

Here is the swatch: 

It pulls much more pink on hand then on my lips. Its a "my lips but better shade".

2. MAC: Show Orchid: 

This is the perfect creamy hot pink. It also in the sunlight has a orchid shimmer. So it almost pulls pinkey/purple. The color pay off is incredible. With just one swipe you have a bright pink lip. 

Here's the Swatch: 

3. MAC Heroine: 

So if you are into following trends, The Pantone color of the year is Orchid. This lip color is just that. Its a LOUD statement, but SO so fun. I think its most fun in the fall, but i have topped it with lighter gloss all summer to tone it down. I love it! 

Here's the Swatch: 

MAC lipsticks Retail for $16 a piece. So its more of a commitment for sure, but they have some of my favorite formulas. 

 I hope you enjoyed this beauty break!

Until Next time,

Kait 

Seeing Double

So your not going crazy. I did just wear this exact same tunic in purple a few posts ago. I have to say when i find something I love, and it fits well.. i have to get it in multiple colors. 

If you don't live under a rock, i'm sure you have heard the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is going on. If you do live under a rock.. Hey! The Nordstrom Anniversay sale is going on! 

This was the first year in a long time I was shopping the sale instead of working it. It felt so wrong but oh so right. 

 I got this tunic for i think 21 dollars. A major STEAL! 

I'm still obsessing over slip on tennis shoes as well. I feel like I can conquer the world in them. I'm not a tennis shoes kind of girl like i've said before but these I can do. 

I posted a pretty funny mash-up of "blooper pictures" over on my instagram account in attempts to get these.  Just goes to show, not every pictures is glamorous. And my true personality seems to come out in the "in between" shots.

If you don't already follow me on Instagram you can find me at: @kaitlawson_ 

I post more daily updates/ugly pictures there. ;) 

OUTFIT DEEDS:

Top: Nordstrom, Jeans: J Brand, Sneaks: Sam Edelman, Necklace: H&M

Bag: (old) but from Foreign Exchange

Until Next time, 

Kait