It's cold. It's fall.

Buying

Betsey Johnson asymmetrical zip puffer coat. so warm. so cute.

Bebe zigzag tunic. Impulse buy on my way out of the mall the other day. The slouch neck/hood combo got me.

(obviously knock-offs of) YSL suede pumps. I have many plans for these, pretty much a must-have staple...and I got these spot-on replicas for cheap!

Despising

...The quickly approaching winter in Michigan. Peep-toe booties? I don't think so. 

Looking For!

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A good [the perfect] trench. I almost snatched up a nice Diesel braided belt trench on a sample sale the other day but it sold out insanely fast. heartbreak.

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A collegiate looking blazer. I'm thinking in the navy or camel spectrum, possibly with elbow patches, roll-able sleeves, and a vintage-looking patch. 

Coveting 

A few of my favorites from the Marc by Marc Jacobs SS '11 show. The shapes were simple and cute. Love the hair. The colors were incredible. Speaking of unbelievably incredible colors, next post (just to get my main man out of the way) I'm showing my faves from Marc Jacobs SS '11. to. die. for.

Mulberry Oversized Alexa Leather Bag - a TOP want, but weighing in at $1,250...I'm on the lookout for a realistic alternative (I have a few great leads, can't wait).

- Updating on my last post, I found a canvas alternative to those fabulous Chloe boots for about $90! (the real thing is, oh...about $600) They are impossible to find so from what I can tell, if I want them I may have to go a size up. I'm still on the fence with that but if I go for it, expect so see them at the top of the 'buying' section!

stay warm, friends.

.kathryn

As of now...

Buying

I bought solid black, an antique lace/dot pattern, and a "floral bouquet" lace pattern...sure to be a wardrobe staple.

Wearing

This is my best shot from the past week (webcam chic). I was feeling studious as I am prepping for my GRE test this weekend so this was a mix of J. Crew and (shh don't tell anyone) Forever 21. Paired with some Sperry, animal hair, brown hounds-tooth boat shoes with no socks and rolled up khakis...perfect. Honestly, I was inspired by a shot of a man outside of the Ralph Lauren SS'11 show.

Despising

White tipped acrylics. If you're going to go french, natural and short is the way to go now. Period. While I am on nails, if you haven't tried shellac yet, you're missing out! It lasts so much longer so if you're like me about getting your nails done (lazy and you don't do it nearly as often as you should), get a shellac mani.

Coveting

Chloe wedge boots! [drool] I have been seeing these pop up on the well dressed authors of some of my favorite fashion blogs lately and although I boycotted wedges all summer, these are incredible. Some version of these will be on my feet before Spring.


.kathryn

Begin

I wanted to start a blog about what I wear and what I like. It is primarily so I can chronicle these things for myself but we shall see where it goes, I want to post what I am buying, wearing, despising, and coveting. Everything from my favorite looks from new lines to the crazy contraptions I boldly wear to work in Flint, Michigan. I like to look at clothing from a perspective within my environment, a post-apocalyptic Midwest 'city' that is 4 hours away from Chicago and 10 years away from a big city. Still, I enjoy it and the people I see here.

Some standard loves: Marc Jacobs (but who doesn't), empire waists, most 90's 3-series, goSmile, sample sales, and using my scarf collection as bedroom curtains.