white jeggings | st joseph, mo

tank, similar color here | button up, also love this one | jeggings, similar here | shoes, similar here and here | purse | necklace, similar here | sunnies

Fourth of July

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I have this weird thing about themed colors on holidays. I don't hate it, but I don't exactly love it. I told my sister how I feel, and she called me un-American... I'm not un-American, I think if it's done tastefully, than it's okay. However, it can become really tacky (think ugly Christmas sweaters.) With that being said, writing this post is a tiny bit cringe-worthy for me, but I'm going to go with what I think would look good while still being spirited!

For Fourth of July, I think pairing red with denim is perfect, like pairing these jean shorts with this tee, this button-down, or even wearing this one-piece as a body suit (hello, '90s.) Or, you can go completely neutral and accessorize, like pairing this denim off the shoulder top with white cut-off shorts (love these here) and topping it off with these blue or red sunnies. A baseball cap is pretty much the staple accessory for an American, so throw on a pair of white skinnies and a white tank or v-neck and let your favorite team stand out. And of course, inflatables are #sohotrightnow, so if you're heading to a pool party, you know you need one of these bomb pop floats!

The town I live in is having their annual Rhythm and Roots Festival this weekend and there's going to be some really good bands there. One that I'm particularly excited to see is a local kid named Tyler Folkerts who is extremely talented. I love live music, especially outdoors, so I'm really looking forward to it. One thing that has been a huge adjustment this time of year in Missouri is the fact that fireworks are legal here... They've been going off in our neighborhood ALL WEEK. I just can't imagine what it's going to be like this weekend!

I would love to hear what you guys have planned for the Fourth! Have a good weekend, thanks for reading! XO

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casual look // sweater + quilted bootie

It has been a crazy busy past couple of weeks for me and I know I just went to Miami this month but I'm going to say it anyway - I am so ready for vacation. I've been looking forward to this upcoming trip for a while. While the weather has been unseasonably warm and I love it, I haven't been able to enjoy it much. So this particular night I asked the hubs to take off work early and take me out for Mexican food and cervesas... and he did! I know we are transitioning into spring, but with the leaves blowing around and all the bare branches it feels like fall to me, so sweater and booties it is. 

valentine's day gift guide // for him

1 // mustache pilsner set

2 // north face etip gloves

3 // clinique cream shave

4 // tommy hilfiger tie • ben sherman tie

5 // ray-ban aviator

6 // old navy boot cut jeans

7 // cole haan belt set

8 // j. crew gingham shirt

9 // bose soundlink mini speaker

10 // express men socks

winter style // wool fedora

I'm getting a little bit of cabin fever down here in Missouri, and I only leave my house to go to work, so when the hubs asked me to go on a road trip to go shopping for his holiday party this weekend I was elated. (We have to drive an hour to shop anywhere decent.) Better yet, it was a gorgeous day here in MO, almost reaching 50 degrees! (It's the middle of January, I'll take it.) Needless to say, I took this opportunity to take a break from PJs and work clothes to wear something fun, like this wool fedora. I have this thing with hats - I love them, I own a lot of them, but I rarely wear them... this is where one of my New Year's Resolutions pops in - if I don't wear it, I'm getting rid of it.

how to // host a successful friendsmas

It doesn't seem like that long ago that I was talking about how to host a successful Friendsgiving. Isn't it crazy how fast this holiday season is going? Christmas is just over 2 weeks away, and many of us have a lot of parties to attend, and some may even be hosting! I feel like Friendsmas is made best by these four things: music, food, drink, and of course, your outfit. If you're in charge of Friendsmas this year, here's some tips on how to host it successfully:

s w e a t e r w e a t h e r

It has definitely cooled off here in Missouri, and last night we went to a bonfire so of course I busted out one of my favorite sweaters and a pair of boots. In the Midwest it's hard to say when summer actually stops and fall begins but it's looking like it the hot, hot days might be behind us. I do have to admit, as much as I love sweater weather,

kansas city fashion week // runway on the rooftop

I know I'm a bit late on this post, but, better late than never, right? I told you guys that I was waiting for UPS to deliver me a new iPhone, which did not end up coming when I expected it to, so I was stuck bringing an old junky phone to the Kansas City Fashion Show. Wouldn't you know, that phone would stop working literally the second we got up to the rooftop. Just my luck! (Note to self: Always bring your old school camera with you everywhere, no matter who makes fun of you!) My sister tells me that Mercury is in retrograde for us Libras...

It's FALL Y'ALL

Happy first day of Fall! Today seems like the perfect day for my first blog post, not only because Fall is my FAVORITE, but also because tonight I will be attending my very first fashion show! On today's post I will be talking about my essentials for Kansas City Fashion Week, as well as my outfit choice for the event tonight and later on this week I will post some of my favorite looks from tonight's show! 

I'm so excited for tonight, I have always wanted to attend Kansas City Fashion Week but I lived way too far away. Now that I live closer to KC I have no excuse! This year KCFW kicks off with a night time show at One Light Luxury Apartments on the rooftop. They are having a DJ and cocktails.. Plus FASHION?! Rooftop + DJ + cocktails + fashion = a dream of a concoction for good old Stephanie right here.