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My White Shirt

my white shirt Lafayette 148

wearing: ivory and gold earrings / lipstick / My White Shirt c/o Lafayette 148 New York / silver nail polish / black mini satchel / jeans / black mules (sold out-also love this pair)

There is nothing more iconic than a white shirt. Classic white shirts were important in fashion before the concept of the little black dress was conceived in the early part of the 1900’s. White shirts are not only iconic for women, but for men as well. This makes them a universal closet staple for everyone.

White shirts can come in any form. There are form fitting shirts, loose shirts, cropped shirts, and oversized shirts. A classic white shirt can even come in the form of a short tunic like mine. Whichever type of shirt suits your personal style, there is a white version on the market just for you.

The white shirt you wear can communicate your personal style to the world. If you choose a classic style, you are telling the world you are practical, no-nonsense, and not into trends. If your shirt has a more avant-garde silhouette, the style you choose tells a story about your personality to the world.

My White Shirt offers a classic collar on a loose tunic silhouette. This conveys my easy-going yet understated style. What story does your white tell?

Share how you wear your white shirt on social media and be sure to use the hashtag #MyWhiteShirt and #SchoolOfDreams in your caption. By using these hashtags, Lafayette 148 New York will donate $10 for every post, up to $148K, to the School of Dreams. This is a completely free, private elementary school in Shantou, China. Now through 9/30/2018.

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*sponsored by Lafayette 148 New York, all thoughts and opinions are my own

my white shirt Lafayette 148

Brahmin Mini Priscilla review

brahmin mini Priscilla review

pictured: Brahmin Mini Priscilla black stamped croc satchel c/o Brahmin

As you know, I am a huge fan of Brahmin handbags. So, when Brahmin announced their new fall 2018 collection, I instantly fell in love with the new mini version of their beloved Priscilla satchel.

Despite it’s small stature, the Brahmin Mini Priscilla is quite roomy. As you can see in the photos above, the Brahmin Mini Priscilla easily fits my wallet, sunglasses, phone, lipstick and key with plenty of room left inside the bag. The interior of the bag offers a slip pocket and lipstick pocket, along with a zipper pocket. These are great for placing your phone inside the bag, or keeping smaller items neat and tidy.

The exterior of the mini version of the Brahmin Priscilla offers a hidden pocket on the back of the bag which is great for keeping a phone handy, theater tickets, or anything you want to reach quickly. The shoulder strap is detachable and easily clips onto the front and back of the bag. The strap is also adjustable so it can be worn over the shoulder or cross body. Love that!

I love detaching the shoulder strap and wearing the bag as a small satchel when I am more dressed up. It’s very chic and offers a semi-formal look. When the shoulder strap is attached, I feel like the bag is perfect as a daily bag, or as a casual purse. I love the versatility!

The croc stamping offers a high gloss which is very modern and chic. I love the elegant look of the bag; and all the compliments I receive when I wear it! This is a great workhorse bag if you don’t need to carry files or a laptop. It works perfectly for day-to-day life and can easily transition into the evening. Love!

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You can find my black stamped croc mini Priscilla online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*thank you to Brahmin for partnering on this post. all thoughts and opinions are my own

brahmin mini Priscilla review

Twirling into the end of summer

black white scarf dress fall 2018 dresses fall 2018 it bags chicos dresses

wearing: gold and white hoop earrings (under $20!!) / lipstick / black and white scarf dress / purple nail polish / black croc stamp satchel-fall 2018 (under $300!) / black patent pumps (old, also love this pair) /

Last Saturday night was so much fun! My friend Dawn from Fashion Should Be Fun invited me to attend the Mimi Tran fashion show with her at Santana Row. I am so happy she did! It was a blast sitting front row with her and seeing Mimi Tran’s latest collection take the catwalk.

I decided to wear my new black and white scarf dress which I bought when I was in Florida visiting the first Chico’s store on Sanibel Island. My original plan was to belt the dress, but the belt wouldn’t stay put, so I took it off and wore the dress sans obi belt; and I loved it! The hemline is so much fun, and the dress construction is really comfortable. This was a no-fuss outfit which is exactly what you want to wear when it’s time to have fun!!

Although summer is still in full swing, I am craving the fall season. The recent evening and morning fog have me feeling fall; and I had my first pumpkin pie latte at a local coffee shop. So, let’s just say I am trying to make fall happen. 😉

This fall dress is easy to wear right now, as long as the temperatures stay under 80 like we have had recently. When the weather cools down, I plan on wearing this dress casually with a moto jacket and western style booties. It will be a great daytime dress! The dress can also be glammed up with a necklace and sparkling earrings. Did you hear crystal chandelier earrings for daytime are coming back? Oh, I need to dig out my old pairs and start wearing them! But I digress. . .

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Are you still feeling summer, or are you craving fall like me?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*photo credit: Dawn/Fashion Should Be Fun

black white scarf dress fall 2018 dresses

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