Beautiful

 Dress: Anthropologie; Caplet; Anthropologie; Heels: Jimmy Choo;

Necklace: Ann Taylor; Bracelets: J.Crew 1/2; Clutch: Ann Taylor; 

Lip Color: Chanel Rouge Coco Jean

Okay, I'm just going to say it. I felt so beautiful in this look. I NEVER say that about myself, and never will again, but there was something so soft and feminine about it and it made me feel pretty. Actually, I felt a little Parisian. I love this dress and I can't believe I'm back in it! It's a pre-McKinley dress and one I never thought I would wear again. There's actually a long story behind the dress, one I won't share, but let's just say I now consider this my lucky dress!

This was my look for the Friday night runway shows for KCFW. I've had the caplet for about three years and I've never worn it. I've actually never been able to figure out how to style it. It needed the right piece and the dress was perfect! The dress is strapless, something I don't feel comfortable in anymore, and the caplet helped hide flaws while staying completely neutral. My pale pink pumps, gold jewels, cream clutch, and lilac lip truly completed the look!

 

  

Is it okay to say that one feels beautiful or do you consider that to be a little conceited? I have to go with latter, but when you feel, you just have to shout it!

Are there pieces in you wardrobe that just make you feel beautiful?

 Photos Courtesy of Jana Meister.

KCFW Project Runway Shows - Laura Kathleen

  Saturday night's runway shows featured six past Project Runway designers and there was no way I could write just one blog about all six shows. You will have to bear with me this week as I talk about each show and provide all the photos I was able to capture. But what you will see is pretty incredible!

 The show started off with one of my personal favorites, Laura Kathleen. I met her earlier in the year during the spring shows, and believe me when I tell you, she's awesome! I've really enjoyed the time I've been able to spend with her, whether it was last spring or over the weekend, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some additional time together. I also consider myself incredibly lucky to own a couple of her pieces and I really want to add a few pieces from this collection to my wardrobe. See why!

      

   

     

 

    

    

 

 

    

    

Simply amazing! I loved everything and this isn't the whole collection.! My wants? The gray, blue, and black satin jumpsuits! I love the white asymmetrical white blazer. So chic and so versatile. And how luxe is that toffee cover-up? Now I just need a magical trip in which to pack it! 

I can't wait to share with you my look featuring a Laura Kathleen original! A true Dream to Reality for this girl!

Saturday Afternoon Runway Recap - Kansas City Fashion Week

Saturday afternoon's runway shows were just as wonderful as the shows on Friday. There were six featured designers and I walked away inspired by four! I love that they all varied in their presentation and use of colors. There was plenty of black and white, which we all know I adore, but in the next breath there were vibrant pinks and purples. There was couture and bridal, minimal and streamlined, and tropical with the most amazing headpieces. All of this is why I love fashion. It's constantly evolving and there isn't just one aspect to design. Here is my recap from the shows that afternoon!

WM Couture gave us just that, couture. It was dramatic and full of texture and layers. 

 

 

Lauren Bander was a favorite in the spring and I loved what she brought this weekend. The use of flowing fabric was prominent throughout the collection and I loved the use of detail within the fabrics. There were folds and layers and I really liked how she utilized the same fabrics throughout some of the pieces. 

 

 

 

L.O.D. brought the color in the spring with vivid use of yellows and limes. This time around she kept things simple with black and white and a very minimalist approach. Not a lot of fuss, however there was one piece that had the most amazing sleeve! See if you can find it!

 

 

And lastly, there was Afielda, which was my favorite of the afternoon. The bold colors were such a contrast to all the black and white and her headpieces were unreal! So fresh, so tropical, so amazing!

The neckline in the dress above and top below was so dramatic and so chic! LOVE! 

 

So that was my Saturday afternoon! Pretty fabulous, huh? Which is your favorite designer? Honestly, I would wear any of their pieces. Did I mention I love fashion?