::Throwback Thursday:: Ted Baker Favorites

There's nothing I love more than wearing grandma clothing. Old lady jackets paired with a great pair of denim- heaven! It also doesn't hurt to know that if I invest in these pieces I'll be wearing them for the next 100 years... and I'm just assuming I'll live to be 127 because I'm sure the amount of preservatives they put in food nowadays is slowly turning me into a lab experiment. 

Wax figurine at Madame Tussaud's? Nope, that's just Kait. Looking creepy...and old..and drooling on herself..

In less gross news - I became a big fan of Ted Baker last year and am always refreshed to see the looks they release every season. The prints and silhouettes of their current collection reminds me so much of the outfits my grandmother would wear or on current episodes of Mad Men. 

So, I wanted to share a few of my favorites. 

What do you think of the pretty florals? Refreshing or old and boring?

You can find all the items here for purchase!

Spring Wish List

Ok ok so I think I'm a little late here seeing as we're closer to summer now than spring but regardless I wanted to share some of the items I'm currently lusting after. Which, by the way I'm always updating on my Pinterest page. I have a Wish List board where I'm pinning and keeping all my favorite items updated so if you fancy a peek, follow it here!

1. Manolo Blahnik Gladiator Sandal here.
2. Rag & Bone Mila Shorts here.
3. Folle de Joie Perfume here.
4. Club Monaco Tika Dress here.
5. 7FAM x Nikki Reed Starry Knight Necklace here.
6. J. Crew Vintage Pajama Set here.
7. Tom Ford Brow Sculptor here.

1. TBA Silk Lizzy Dress here.
2. Steve Madden Realove heel here.
3. Gabriel Artigas Signet Ring here.
4. Bcbgeneration Foral Swimsuit here.
5. Elizabeth and James Quinn Jacket here.
6. Loeffler Randall Flats here.
7. J. Crew Factory Rattan Clutch here.
8. J Brand Leather Lynn Shorts here.

What are your favorites? What are you lusting after this season?

I'd love to hear!

Citronella

Mission: wear the most obnoxiously bright pants you can find.

Mission accomplished. 

By the by.. I purchased these pants on crazy sale at J. Crew and it appears the sales are never ending there. I just picked up this pretty scarf and am hoping to one day add this rattan clutch to my collection!

Use code LOOK20 for 20% today!

Threads:

• Blouse: Theory Aija Blouse, $200 find it here and here.
• Pants: J. Crew, similar style here.
• Earrings: Kate Spade, $58 find them here.
• Heels: BHLDN, similar styling here.

::Man Monday:: Hodinkee Pop Up

Here are a few Instagram pics that I snapped from last week's Hodinkee Pop Up event at Haberdash. Did you go? What were your favorites??

Also be sure to check back in again next Monday when I'll be touring the Horween Leather Tannery!

Trust me, you'll want to see it fa sho.

My Favorite 3 Minute Updo

Ever since I chopped all my hair off last year in exchange for a lob (long bob) I've struggled with ways to do quick updos when I didn't want to wear my hair down. I tried to do little tricks here and there but to be honest they all looked really weird.

I used to do this little trick when I had longer hair for a super sleek and easy updo and when I tried it again recently was excited to see it worked for my length of hair still. If you have medium to long hair this will literally only take you 3 minutes tops. Enjoy!

Say it with me. Lob
....lobbbbb....
lobbbbbbbbaa dabba...
LAAAHHHHHBBBBBBBB.

::Throwback Thursday:: Florals and Denim

I was pretty inspired by yesterday's post of Eva Mendes so I wanted to put together a throwback look that I think she'd approve of. This also just goes to show, you really can wear leopard heels with just about any print, I don't know why but it just works.

Kait's Style Tips

A denim work shirt is something every woman needs in her closet. It's the easiest way to dress down an outfit. Want to re-wear your bridesmaid dress? Just tie a denim shirt over it and Voila, you are ready for brunch! I love wearing chambray tops because they are a little softer and less structured than a pure denim top. Pairing it over white denim says casual cool while wearing it open like a jacket over a sundress makes for a perfect summer layer. 

Already perfected the denim top look but want to switch it up a bit? Check out my denim shirt DIY here.

You can check out another example of what I did today with basically the same exact outfit. 

Threads:

• Dress: Victoria's Secret, similar style here.
• Denim Shirt: American Eagle, similar style here.
• Bag: Zara, $40 find it here.
• Heels: Saks, similar style here.
• Earrings: Kate Spade, $58 find it here.

::Quit Looking; I Found It:: Eva Mendes on Conan

Hey Kait -- hope you're well. Was hoping you could help me find the designer of the black dress Eva Mendes wore on Conan 4/15/13. I have a wedding coming up in 3 weeks and would love something classic but very intriguing for the occassion. also, i'm sure it's $1000+ so I'm open to cheaper alternatives as well... Thanks so much!

Ahhh, the always gorgeous Eva Mendes. Stealer of the heart throb Gosling and undoubtedly our modern day Sophia Loren. She always looks retro chic and can pull off styles that were meant for women with curves. This dress is awesome and while I couldn't find who makes it, it reminds me of an Oscar De La Renta or most likely a vintage piece. My closest find for you was the White House Black Market dress but if you want to go for a classic yet intriguing look, I picked a few others that had me doing a double take. You can never go wrong with a LBD!

White House Black Market Dress, $280 find it here.

Cameo Say it Right Dress, $225 find it here.

BB Dakota Dress, $99 find it here.

Blue Hour Dress, $80 (sale!) find it here.

Lace Inset Surplice Dress, $64 find it here.

Tadashi Shoji Textured Dress, $308 find it here.

Shoshanna Foral Metallic Dress, $263 find it here.

Sandro Lace Inset Dress, $320 find it here.