Kitty, Hello Kitty.

Went out last night with my girl Robin and we realized no one gets dressed up in Seattle. (well for what we see) People in LA and New York treat their streets like runways. Seattle is hit and miss. 

I grew up in a very stylist family. Anyone who knows my father knows he wears a 3 piece suit almost everywhere. His shirts are always pressed and iron. His shoes are clean and shiny. No doubt, he has taught me a lot about fashion and style.

In other stylist news, I went and saw Skyfall. Daniel Craig is my favorite bond. Yes, I stand behind that. And I have to say this movie saved him from the awfulness that was Quantum of Solace. I mean he had so much promise because Casino Royale was flawless. Skyfall, visually is phenomenal. Not mention the suits! James Bond has swag, but couldn't touch my father on clean cut apparel. Just saying...

I also got a head start on my cyber-monday shopping thanks to Black Milk Clothing. I am too excited to see people's faces when they get what I got them! It's my favorite part about this holiday.

As for today's outfit, I went did some early christmas shopping yesterday. I walked into forever 21 because it's a great place for stocking stuffers when I saw this amazing sweater:

   

I am a sucker for a cute sweater. I can pretend, but whenever I see Hello Kitty, I get a bit girly. But then again who doesn't. And yes that does mean I shopped for myself yesterday. Ooops!

 

Shoes (shoe dazzle) $30.00

Jeans (birthday)

Sweater (Hello Kitty x Forever 21) $25.00

Scarf (goodwill) $0.99

Earring (Thrift store in Denver) $6.00

DIY: White Button-up cut out

I've seen these lovely white button ups on a lot of fashion blogs. They are beautiful and simple. Great silhouette, go with anything, and very fashionable. However, I haven't been able to find a price I liked. So I thought... I can make my own & make it a bit different.

What you need:

scissors

sewing supplies (Machine or if you hand sew like me: needle and white thread)

lace

Men's white button up.

First. Cut out a hole in the back of the shirt. Cut it so it looks like a triangle. Cut right below the arm pit and cut across like so:

Second. Turn the shirt inside out.

Third. Pin in the lace and sew the top first.

Fourth. Sew the rest into place.

Fifth. Cut off the extra lace.

Sixth. Make adjustments if needed.

NOW! Enjoy and wear xoxoxo

Mother Knows Best

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

I hope everyone had a lovely one and got to spend it with a woman they hold close to their heart. Because remember mother's day isn't just about "mothers" but the beautiful woman that surround you.

I got to spend mother's day with my whole family. I made my mom a cool scarf (DIY coming soon...) and helped her in her garden. Then my sister and I saw Thor. You can see how I felt about it here.

Let's be honest: I got my style from my very fashionable mother.

shoes (Goodwill) $1.99

pants (freebies)

shirt (Banana Republic: Sale) $8.00

scarf (my mother's)

sweater (Goodwill) $4.00