Why hello there!

Dress: Groopdealz / Sweater: Kohls / Booties: Kohls

Just checking in guys!

I've been a busy bee over here getting ready for the move next week. We found a house in Lexington, and I'm finishing up at work - things are a little nutso! But thanks for hanging out! I'm about to be unemployed, so I'm guessing I'll have a little more time for bloggy things in the very near future :)

Also - check me and some other lovely ladies out over at D.I.Y. Louisville today!!

Hope everything is going well for yall!!

Tweet, Tweet

Good morning lovelies!

When I started this blog I thought I wanted to keep my personal life and my blog life separate. I created a new Twitter account (xo_kathrynlaine) to promote my blog, while still using my personal Twitter (@kmook) as I normally would. I barely posted on xo_kathrynlaine, and I realized that was completely silly.
I want you guys to know the real me, in all my silly, sometimes profound, (and once in awhile drunk) tweeting glory.

So in an effort to let you guys get to know me a little better, I'm doing away with my xo_kathrynlaine account. If you follow it - first, thank you - and second, please feel free to catch up with me over at @kmook.

I admit I haven't been the most consistent blogger, and maybe you'll get a little more of an idea of my whereabouts if I disappear :)

With that in mind, since I was a bad girl again this week (shocker), heres an outfit photo from this week. Taken the old school iPhone way. Holla!

Maxi Dress: Target (old) / Sweater: Maurices (similar) / Shoes: Gap (similar) / Scarf: Forever 21 (similar) / Glasses: Firmoo (similar)

This outfit was super comfy for a long Wednesday at work. I had meetings and loads of work... such has been my week. Plus this whole getting up early thing has been killer, even though I love being home and in my sweats before 5! (Don't judge).

Anyway, happy Friday y'all, hope you have a beautiful weekend!!

Mustard and Plums

Dress: Target / Cardi: Maurices (similar) / Scarf: Kohl's / Shoes: Target (similar)

It's been a minute since I've worn this dress. I wore it lots in the late spring/early summer, and now its been hanging in my closet since July, waiting for a fresh wear. I don't know that this outfit is mind blowing or anything, but I do know that I still love this dress and this off-kilter color, and I didn't know how much I'd love purple with it! Don't you love when you randomly come across new color combinations??

Linking up!

And also, check me out over at another beautiful Katie's blog - For Lauren and Lauren!

So lift up your eyes, lift up your heart

Dress: Target / Blouse: Shop in Leavenworth / Necklace: Maurices

If you haven't noticed I still have Dave Matthews on the brain in a major way. His new album comes out Tuesday and I'm stoked. I love every single track I've heard already! I didn't share much with this crazy week, but last weekend I mentioned B and I went to see DMB at the Gorge here in Washington (same place we saw the country music fest a month or so ago!). Its a GORGEOUS venue and its so fun to camp and see 3 nights of great music. The second night we had pit tickets which was AMAZING - we were less then 100ft. from the band. Epic. We had seats the 3rd night, and the first night we just had lawn, but even that is super fun with the gorgeous views. Here's a few pics:

The Dave community is so fun. I was into DMB well before I ever met B, but wasn't a rabid fan like he is. (He's literally been to over 65 Dave shows). When I met him and I started seeing them live, I was hooked. I have officially seen 7 Dave shows (they add up quick). At these weekend shows you meet so many cool people - our neighbors for camping were awesome! The DMB community is like a big ole family, and there is literally people of all ages going to the shows. Anyway, if you haven't seen them live and are remotely into their music, I HIGHLY recommend doing so!

My bro will be here in the morning - hooray! I hope ya'll have a beautiful weekend :)

Thursday Remix

Maxi: Kohls (similar) / Tee: Gap (similar) / Chambray top: Kohls (similar) / Sandals: AE (similar)

And we're back! I decided to start fresh and mix up an item from last weeks outfit. I always struggle with new ways to wear a maxi, so I thought I'd challenge myself a tad and see how I could make it feel like a completely different outfit. It may not be totally different, but before blogging I never would have thought to add all these layers!

As a reminder, heres how I wore it last week:

Ya'll I'm EXHAUSTED today. I spent the evening at the emergency vet when I noticed my little booger Rosie was crouched all over the apartment trying to tinkle. Turns out she has a UTI, so shes on meds now, and B has a pinched nerve in his neck/back that's hitting its worst point, and making it impossible for him to sleep because he's in so much pain. I feel awful for them both and I'm completely stressed. Needless to say the Kathryn Laine household is a bit of a cluster right now.

I need a nap. And something with rum in it. Stat.

Grandma glasses

The Thursday Remix is on a break this week, but will be returning next Thursday at its regularly scheduled time! :)

Dress: Kohls (similar) / Cardi: AE (similar) / Scarf: AE / Shoes: Minnetonka for AE / Glasses: OGI Eyewear

I got new glasses!!

I'm basically blind as a bat, and while I'm a contacts girl through and through, I was craving a cute new pair of glasses. I have one pair already that I love, but I don't wear them nearly enough. I figured if I got some funky ones, maybe that would entice me to wear them a bit more, and give my poor eyeballs a break. They totally remind me of grandma glasses (in the best way). What do you think??

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PS. Hi new followers from the giveaway!! Hope you stick around for awhile :)

I like big buns and I cannot lie

Dress: American Eagle (similar) / Cardi: Abercrombie (similar) / Sandals: American Eagle (similar) / Earrings: Self made

I love when I get packages. 

Really, this happens a lot because I have a shopping problem, and the stores in the Tri-cities are mediocre at best. Yesterday after work I was greeted with my package from my giant AE haul with my 40% off coupon. It was a very good package day indeed, and I already have many adorbs new outfits planned to show you! Hoo-rah!

Sooo is it still a million degrees anywhere else? I'm starting to see a few lucky bloggers pulling out their fall fashions and I am insanely jealous, as we are still stuck in the sweltering 100+ degree dog days of summer. I'm desperately wishing for a cool breeze and a sweatshirt. Ah fall... I suppose I'll enjoy the next month or so of my cute tanks and dresses, because once fall hits I know I'll miss bare shoulders, arms and legs.

Oh, and PS, ya'll notice my giant bun? I'm a big hair girl. Like a giant hair girl. I NEED volume. After several attempts, a sock just wasn't doing it for me. I needed more volume. Thankfully, I found it in the XL size of these lovely hair donuts at Claires. Its a purchase I'm supremely glad I made. My buns are now giant and I am one happy bun...head?

Thursday Remix

Outfit 1 | Outfit 2 | Outfit 3 - Dress: Target / Sweatshirt tee: Gap (old)

This edition of Thursday Remix has me mixing up my yellow maxi from last week! Ok, ok, techinically it was from two weeks ago, but I was on vacay last week.

I kind of feel like there isn't a lot of ways to wear a maxi dress. You can mix it with every cardigan or jacket under the sun, but I wanted it to really feel different, so I wore it as skirt of sorts instead!

Thoughts?

Thursday Remix

Dress: Target / Shoes: Michael Kors City Flat via Zappos / Cardi: Boutique in Leavenworth (similar)

Happy Thursday ya'll!

I decided something on happy accident today - turns out LAST Thursday I posted wearing this same cardi, which got me thinking, Thursdays should be my remix days! I'd love to do one of those 30 x 30 challenges, but I'm awful at reusing pieces, so perhaps this is a good way to ease in. After vacation, everything Thursday, I'll be taking one piece from the previous Thursday's outfit and re-wearing it in a different way! I love a good happy accident. You can see last weeks gray cardi outfit here!

Two more days and I'll be sweet home Chicago! Can't wait!

xo, Kathryn Laine.

Fridays are the best days

Dress: Target (no longer online, but can be found in stores - check the clearance racks!) / Cardigan: old New York & Co. (similar)

Happy Friday ya'll!!! After a long week is there anything better then knowing there's just a few hours between you and the weekend? To top it off, I'm feeling loads better today, we are going out for a yummy lunch at one of my favorite Tri-Cities restaurants, AND  I just got GREAT news from a friend.

All in all its shaping up to be a good day!

It was super hot yesterday and this dress was lightweight enough to keep me cool, I love the color combo and the style, and for a tall girl I greatly appreciated how super long it was. Thanks Target!

xo, Kathryn Laine

Friday Day and Night

Whos ready for some crazy posting action?!

I had good intentions when I took these photos Friday - I actually remembered to chronicle my 'going out' outfit as well! But the photo shopping failed to happen and instead I spent the weekend watching Greek on Netflix and eating (and drinking) loads of things that weren't on WeightWatchers. I also managed to get out Friday night with some co-workers and good friends though - hence the beer in hand. :) Hope ya'll had a great weekend too!

Friday Day:

Dress: Kohls / Tee: American Eagle / Shoes: Toms

Friday Night:

Top: Boutique in Leavenworth (similar) / Shorts: Maurices / Shoes: Michael Kors

The day I was birthed.

Dress: Anthropologie / Jacket: New York & Co. / Shoes: American Eagle (similar)

I've been holding out on this dress for a very long time. I splurged on it a few months ago when B and I took a weekend trip to Portland, and its been patiently waiting in my closet ever since. I admit I was holding out for a 'special occasion,' but I didn't know what. Its always difficult when you spend a lot of money on one piece, because, if your like me, you become uber protective of it and terrified that you'll spill on it or rip it. But as I was thinking about my outfits for the week (yes I try to plan out the whole week, or at least a few days come Sunday night!), I thought, I could get hit by a bus tomorrow and die never having worn this gorgeous dress. And what better day to wear it then my birthday?! 

And literally, every single person I've come into contact with so far (even the guys in my office!) have complimented me on my pretty dress.

Makes a girl feel great on her 28th birthday. :) 

This picture doesn't remotely do it justice - Its not available anymore but you can see a better view here. The detailing is just AMAZING. Well done Anthro. Well done.

Also, I tried THIS with my hair today and I think it turned out quite nicely! It was also crazy easy to pull off and added a sweet little spunk to my outfit. I'll definitely try it again, perhaps with a little bit'o teasing next time!

Boho Monday

Dress: Kohls / Vest: Maurices (similar) / Shoes: American Eagle

Happy Monday ya'll!!
That sounded really positive, but really I hate Mondays. Grrrr. Can we have another day for the weekend please?

Picked this dress up at Kohls yesterday. I have always loved Maxi's but before this year, I only had 2 in constant rotation. Now, I literally, have somewhere in the double digits. A tad out of control with the maxi dress addiction!
Also, Lilly wanted to impede my process today. She did well as she was in most of my photos except for the one above. Nice try Lilly. Nice try.

Chevrons for Monday

Dress: American Eagle / Sandals: American Eagle / Jean Jacket: New York & Co. circa 2007

Happy Monday ya'll!!
Man oh man was I sad to see the weekend go. It was GORGEOUS out here in the Tri-Cities, with temps in the 80's and sunshine to boot. We actually turned our air on yesterday!! And its still hot as heck out there today. This weekend B & I are going on a mini-vacation and its all thats getting me through another busy (but thankfully short!) week! You'll likely see this dress again if I decide to blog my vacation style - its perfect for hot days and flattering to boot.

I LOVE maxi dresses!!