Bows on Toes

"Bows on Bows" was a post that my friends enjoyed talking about for awhile and even ended up as chatter at a bar one night, so I figured I'd bring it back since it was popular!

Bows seem to be a big trend this year--color me a fan! I love bows whether they're an addition to a piece, an extra decoration or on the tips of your shoes!

Starting off with a BANG, these Ferragamo flats are the flats that made bows on shoes a staple. It doesn't get more classic than Ferragamo patent flats and these will ALWAYS be in style. Treat them right, and they will certainly treat you back! How could you not start with these shoes when you're talking about bows on toes?!?

I am SMITTEN with these bow pumps by Butter! I love the shimmer yet neutral characteristics about them and they are just girly enough! These would be great for Christmas, a wedding and anything and everything in between!

The reigning Queen of Flats, Tory Burch herself has even come out with a bow laden shoe great for fall and winter! This caramel color will look great with any bottoms of your choosing for fall and winter. I get so much use out of my TB Reva's that I'm sure I'd be able to find a time for these to add into the rotation!

What's not to love about these Kate Spade pumps? The mesh is a new look, but these would be TDF for the spring and if I was bold enough and confident enough, I would L-O-V-E to wear these to Carolina Cup or the Kentucky Derby!

These flats are so darling and have LBP written all over them! I'd pair these with SO much of my closet, not to mention basically ALL of the newest Lilly Pulitzer Resort 2012 sportswear. I'm obsessed with the multi-layer bows on these toes!

I have had a few pairs of Enzo Angiolini pumps in the past that I have LOVED. These are great work pumps that would go with so much since it has both black patent and neutral tones on it!

Do you like the bows on toes trend? I do! I do! I do!

xxKatie

Outfit of the Day: Preppy Profesh: Metallics and Neutrals

I wouldn't normally post OOTD's this fast, but everyone was wondering where this outfit was from! I have good and bad news--good news: it's all VERY affordable, bad news: it's all a little bit old...

Sweater: H&M (similar here)

Skirt: Target Merona (similar)

Flats: Target (similar)

Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace: J. Crew (similar)

One of the great things about an internship is practicing for a real job. Not only practicing work skills like computer programs or networking, but practicing what to wear. Some days are a hit, some days are a miss. Today was both. My boss told me that I looked great--total plus! I didn't realize though, however, when I was getting dressed that it was chilly outside! I had bare legs when covered legs may have been more suitable.

I also work for a relatively conservative non-profit, so I tend to always dress conservatively. I also almost always have a cardigan because where I work is ALWAYS cold. Our office building is huge and they keep it cold ALL the time. On the days I forget I'm always telling myself, "DON'T FORGET NEXT TIME!!!!" because it's so chilly! I sit and work at a computer for the majority of the time that I'm there so a cardigan is a great addition to have!

This outfit was definitely good practice for dressing for an office. While it's not "business professional" (to me that's a hard and fast SUIT rule), it's definitely more "business casual" or my new name for it "preppy profesh"!!

What do you usually wear to your work or internship?

xxKatie

Outfit of the Day: Goodbye White Pants

Since I didn't do anything at ALL yesterday except go grocery shopping at WalMart, I didn't really utilize my last day of white pants! You'll probably see me break the rule a time or two since it's so stinking hot in South Carolina for awhile, but in honor of the last day of white pants yesterday, it appears that it is time to say goodbye!

I wore this outfit to work last week! I love any version of an Elsa top by Lilly, and this embroidered one was great! The colors are fun and vibrant and coral and turquoise seems to be everywhere these days!

This was also the first day of my Tory Burch flats! I got them for a STEAL! I can't even believe! The gold is definitely something I need to get used to, but I think they'll be a lot more toned down with dark jeans and great for fall!

Goodbye white jeans!

What are your thoughts on still wearing white jeans? Yay or nay? Hello or goodbye?

xxKatie

Outfit of the Day: Falling Into Fall

September 19 by letsbepreppy featuring a flap bag

I wore this outfit Monday after my tour! It's really starting to get cold and they're telling us on the weather that it's going to warm up again but I'm fully embracing Fall and it's chillier temps! I'd be excited if Fall stayed here for good for the next few months and I could really check out the rest of my more autumnal wardrobe!

What are the temperatures by you? Does anyone really think it's even going to get warm again! I kinda hope not!!

Be sure to enter the Gybe-ho giveaway y'all!!

xxKatie

Jewels + Gems

I think my mom got me on this jewels and gems kick! She loves when jewels and gems are on sweaters and tops and things like that. They're like fun built-in statement pieces!

Ban.Do

Milly NY (from a few seasons ago!)

Lilly Pulitzer Jubilee Collection

Milly NY

Sigerson Morrison

YSL

Milly NY (I kind of NEED this and they have in it my size...)

Shoshanna

Do y'all like beaded clothes and accessories? Always fun to spice up an outfit!!

xxKatie

Outfit of the Day: Chunky Glitter Flats

So the adjective "chunky" doesn't ever really end well, but this time I promise it does!! Anyone remember the Kate Spade flats I posed about awhile ago that I fell in love with:

Nell by Kate Spade

Well, I found a pretty good alternative to them! They were on sale at Charlotte Russe for $10! They had my size and I couldn't NOT buy them!

They have a rubber bottom and I like them a lot! They show a little bit of toe cleavage (not a huge fan of that) but like I said, I couldn't pass them up! I wore them for the first time (beyond just wearing them around my room) last Friday:

January 7 by letsbepreppy featuring gold jewelries

My sister gave me the gold Kate Spade bow earrings for Christmas and it was also the first time I wore them! Since the shoes were outlined with gold, I figured gold jewelry was the best to pair it with so I put on a fun J. Crew necklace and paired it with my fabulous earrings!!

xxKatie

Lilly Shoe Steals!

I had some time to spare tonight between getting ready for classes this week grocery shopping, and organizing my room so I did a little online browsing. I found so many great Lilly shoe deals all over the internet:

I. Want. These. They have a size 10 for half price on PreppyOutlet!!! If you're a size 10, these may not be available soon...oops. These are like great TB knockoffs while still being Lilly and adorable. Not only that, but they're flat enough for me so that it doesn't add too much height for me. The gold would go with so many different things, and transition into fall and even winter...oh man!!

Both navy and white McKims are on PO too! I have coveted both pairs at times this summer, but I've stuck with Jacks instead. Now that they're half price as well, we're talking about a different ball game! The pearlized pink ones are super cute too, but unfortunately they're not in my size! Too bad!

These gold flats are on sale at 6pm.com! I love the pink details on these, and I'd have to see if a 9.5 could work, but these are super cute! Pewter is available as well, but I know I'd wear gold more. 

Spaghetti strap McKims are on sale at Splash of Pink for almost half price! They have SO many color options: black, white, silver, limeade, turquoise, daiquiri pink, and gold! You can even TEXT them to see if they have your color and size combo available!!! 

Sorry the photo is so funny shaped, but at Smart Bargains, they have these super fun flats available! They're not only half price, but 74% off! What a deal! Silver is also available in the same shoe!

SB also has these flip flops at 68% off ringing up at just under $12! That's a deal if I ever heard one!

xxKatie

A New Reva Flat?

Everyone knows about the Tory Burch Reva flat. They're in so many of my favorite Polyvore sets and I'm just waiting for a good sale or a pair I can't live without to grab a pair of my own. This fall might be the time since I found an AMAZING pink pair:

I do have to admit that I love these! They'd definitely be worth the wait!! The classic black is always a nice option though too:

This pair would look great with jeans and all kinds of other bottoms.

I was just notified about a new TB style though, the Eddie. I was interested to learn more about these new shoes and if they become the new must-have Revas:

These are the brand spankin' new flat from Tory and I'm intrigued. They seem like most Sam Edelman flats that you can find in any big upscale department store if you ask me. At the other end of the spectrum, they look a bit like poorly made Revas without the big TB emblem. 

There's another Eddie style too:

These flats remind me more of the Minnetonka Moccasins that are suede and beaded and about $110 less:

I'm definitely a Reva fan, and not yet an Eddie convert. I'd like to see them in person before I make a final call. What do you think?

xxKatie