April 2012
4 posts
New Beginnings...
For the past few weeks, my incredibly creative PR-minded sister and I have been coming up with ways to revamp ‘ckstayingwarm’. The biggest change I wanted to make was to keep my blog relevant to whatever is going on in my life. Not simply adapting to the winter weather in Pittsburgh, but adapting to all of those major changes in a twenty-something’s life. In addition, I wanted to open my blog...
In the trenches...
Since moving to Pittsburgh, I’ve been incredibly thankful for my trench coat. It’s appropriate for every occasion - from work to saturday errands - and not to mention perfect for those chilly drizzly mornings when a real coat would just be too much but you def need SOMETHING to cut the wet.
Mine is a classic version from London Fog. I got it years ago from Burlington Coat Factory...
A quick one...
Just time for a quick post as I run to class! Hope you are having a fabulous day!
xoxo CK
pants: gap, shirt, cuff, and sweater: h&m, belt: forever 21, booties: crap - some super cheap store like wet seal but not wet seal, necklace: street vendor in italy, headband: Etizzle’s closet, sunnies: gift.
Back to it...
I had a fabulous weekend full of happy hour Blue Moons, late night dancing (and gyros mmmm), shopping with girlfriends, wine waxing and laughter (don’t ask), an amazing brunch with my brother and his girlfriend, phone calls with some of my long-distance BFFs, sleeping in late both days, a wonderful OCD-full-on cleaning of my apartment (so satisfying), and watching the amazing Game of Thrones...
March 2012
18 posts
Bringing it back...
I used to wear this head scarf ALL the time in college. Any given night of the week, you could find me and Goblet down at the Tavern - me usually in this head scarf, a bright sun dress, and my cowboy boots - Gaby always in something super fabulous with 6 inch heels. We would typically be dancing (and singing) to country songs, Journey, hardcore rap, or Hanson (which for some reason was always on...
Une femme...
There’s nothing that makes me feel more feminine than polka dots, lace, and a flouncy skirt. Since the weather has been kind of schizophrenic up here, I added this spring coat to keep the chill away.
I love the muted paisly - and how there is a burst of neon in the lining.
I added some color with my rose purse and some bright lipstick. Pearls keep up with the lady-like theme.
...
The day before humpday...is pre-humpday?
I wore this over the weekend, before the weather returned to it’s regularly scheduled programming and I had to pull my winter coat back out (siggggh). I seriously love the mix of colors and patterns here though - for someone who has been traditionally afraid of animal prints, I really have embraced them now.
Although I definitely have on my ‘bored face’, I think these...
Getting a little personal...
I am a smart girl. I excel in logic. I can argue either side of an issue, and I bet by the end I can make you agree with me.
On the flip side, I am a hopeless romantic (emphasis on hopeless). I listen to my heart over my head Every…Single…Time. I put myself out there more than I ‘should’. I usually give people more chances then they logically deserve. I see things through to the bitter end...
Pinspiration...
I couldn’t understand why I woke up in the morning and pulled this awesome outfit right out of my closet without any true thought about how I was going to put it together. I figured it was just my own spring-style-amazingness.
Then, later, when I was looking through my pins, I realized that I pinned pretty much this exact same outfit on Pinterest the day before (and proceeded to eat some...
Nude...
I know this season is all about the bright shoe (and I’m not going to lie…I’m totally jumping on that bandwagon - I’m on a quest for the perfect pair of turquoise heels)…but I have to say I love a good nude pump. They make your legs look longer, match every outfit, and can be worn for pretty much any occasion (except scaling mountains..and if were being honset fire...
Living the questions...
Last week I posted an inspirational quote on Tuesday, and it seemed like some of you liked it! I figured I’d keep with the tradition and post another one this week.
Today’s is rather poetic:
Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms and like books that are written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the...
Stud...
Friday night I wanted to be comfy but still wear something special. My trusty boyfriend jeans (worn out to perfection), pink blouse, and some badass studded heels fit the bill.
You can tell I was feeling hardcore by my I’m-in-a-leather-jacket-don’t-mess-with-me face.
I’m trying to roll over that attitude into my Monday. Bring it on week!
xoxo
CK
jeans: sorority...
Dance face...
I was wondering why ALL my pictures came out with really awkward faces - and then I realized I was listening to music and laughed out loud (I lol’d for real). Music was a fun idea, except that I ended up making what my sister terms my ‘dance-face’…which apparently happens when my body can’t concentrate on both dancing AND keeping my features uncontorted. I...
Feeling blue...
Beware: today I’m going a little existential with this post.
Somedays you just feel a little blue for no really good reason. When that happens to me, I try to look for inspiring quotes. Sometimes the ones that resonate with me that particular day, also surprise me.
Today it was,
Every day, God gives us, as well as the sun, a moment when it is possible to change anything that...
A beautiful day for a drive...
Sunday was the most beautiful day. It was warm enough for bare legs (finally!) and a gorgeous drive through the ‘burgh. A little shopping and an amazing dinner with family made it a wonderful end to the weekend and my ‘spring break’.
The layers in this outfit were key - as the day warmed up the jacket and scarf went into my bag - but after the sun went down, they went...
Go Big or Go Home...
I’m historically bad at wearing color. My closet is full of black, grey, white and navy blue. I am much more comfortable in neutrals with a pop or two in an accessory or nail polish. However, maybe it’s because I’m living in a place that actually has seasons, but I find myself super obsessed with all the amazing spring colors out there. Light mint green, hot pink, coral -...
Cold shoulder...
There is nothing more flattering and comfortable than a classic wrap dress. Shoulder cut-outs and leopard print make this one anything but ordinary.
Add in the fact that I got it for $15 buckaroos at a sample sale - and it’s pretty much perfect.
I have tomorrow off of work (woohoo!), it’s so warm out that I didn’t have to wear tights today, and I’m...
Muted...
This outfit was sort of a grab-whatever-you-can-find-you’re-running-late kind of outfit but I ended up really liking the muted mix of blush and brown.
The basic trousers are dressed up a bit with a lace blouse. I kept it work appropriate by adding the blazer and scarf.
I wore this yesterday with my big winter coat, but I wanted to point out that this morning I had to take...
Bits and pieces...
Jeans and fur:
chambray shirt: forever 21, belt: j crew, faux fur stole: h&m, tank: hanes, bumblebee iphone cover: otter box (b/c I am oh so clumsy).
Orange ice:
tank: forever 21, necklace: gift.
Mint chocolate chip:
jeans: forever 21, ring: francesca’s, sweater: h&m.
February 2012
14 posts
So close I can taste it....
It’s not really time for spring, but the weather seems to have other ideas. Word on the street (or weather.com) is that it’s gonna be in the 60s and sunny Friday.
Booyah.
I busted out my purple blazer in celebration. I am OBSESSED with this thing - and have decided I need to match my lip color to it whenever I wear it. <3
The colors in the scarf helped pull everything...
Blog lovin'...
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Cat suit...
Girls’ night out calls for some awesome shoes and an outfit that’s made for dancing.
I decided that I needed to channel Catwoman’s confidence - and go sleek.
Every woman has those parts of herself that she wishes she could change and those times when negative thoughts creep up and try to ruin her day. Thoughts like, “why isn’t my insert-body-part-here...
With a twist...
This is my favorite type of outfit - one that is classic, flattering (hopefully), with a little bit of a badass twist.
faux leather pants: urban outfitters, blouse: forever, pumps: calvin klein, purse: francesca’s, sunnies: kenneth cole, watch: guess, bangles: mostly gifts.
I am a huge fan of a great white blouse - at any given time I have about five variations circulating through...
Bibbed...
I love this bib necklace. It added a bit of glamour to my otherwise neutral outfit.
skirt and necklace: forever 21, dress (worn as a top): h&m, blazer: limited, booties: charlotte rousse (don’t judge me - they were $15 and are COMFORTABLE).
It also adds a bit of put-togetherness on a day where I obviously couldn’t be bothered to do my hair (helllllooooo generic pony-tail).
...
Vacations are awesome...
It’s my last night in Florida and I thought I’d share some pictures of my amazing vacation. I’ll try to throw some outfits in as much as possible - but instead of focusing on blogging, I spent the weekend enjoying my time with my new and now MUCH larger (and AMAZING) family and friends. :)
Gorgeous morning on the beach.
My mom and I after the bridal brunch:
my dress:...
Florida dreaming...
I wore this before I left Pittsburgh this week - but obviously my heart was already in South Florida. I transitioned to bright colors and pumps from neutral sweaters and boots with SUPER thick socks…
jeans: wet seal, top: gift from the Goblet (thank you! love it!), blazer and necklace: forever 21, pumps: carlos santana, ring: francesca’s, leather cuff: h&m.
xoxo
CK
Valentimes is serious times...
I kinda look like a walking holiday-cliche today…but I think Valentine’s day calls for some hot pink and lace.
skirt and blazer: h&m, blouse: forever 21.
In keeping with the Looooove-theme, here’s a quick peak at the dress I will be wearing to celebrate my mom’s wedding to her amazing fiance this week in Florida (I did get it hemmed up a bit and it will be ironed...
Bits and pieces...
A few detail pics of my outfits from today and yesterday.
skirt: h&m, button down: express, vest: forever 21, cardigan: gap, ring: macy’s
skirt: zara, shoes: nine west, tights: hue.
rings: macy’s (brand?), cup: target.
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! We made it everyone :)
xoxo
CK
Split personality...
Somedays, my preppy Connecticut roots come out in the form of stripes, button downs, and aviators.
Other days (when it’s snow flurrying), I just want to be slouchy in a HUGE men’s style sweater and tough boots.
skirt and tee: h&M, cardigan: forever 21, aviators: kenneth cole, tights: no clue, booties: forgot (I’m doing bad today!), belt: jcrew, button down: banana...
Pink pants take two...
I looove all this colored denim that is out right now - but I’m having the hardest time working them into my everyday outfit repertoire. You all saw the mild failure of the pink work pants…but I think that was more of the pants fault than the styling (stretchiness in the wrong places is no bueno). I’ve been doing a lot of blog searching to see how the stylish wear colored pants...
Someone was listening...
I guess I picked a great week to offend the winter-weather gods because don’t you know the weather has been GORGEOUS since my I’m-so-bored-I-want-to-go-to-a-beach-party-poor-poor-me-I-live-in-a-state-with-seasons-and-apparently-need-coffee-and-a-nap rant blog post.
I actually saw some guy out and about in flip flops and shorts and although I def didn’t go THAT far, I have to...
January 2012
14 posts
Bored...
I’m totally bored with this winter weather. I need to get re-inspired. Leather, fur and my fun coat can’t even pull me out of my outfit rut.
I want white lace…I want iced coffee…I want peep-toes…I want warm sunshine and a tan…at the very least I want bare legs!
pants: target, sweater: tj maxx, coat: calvin klein, booties: zigi soho, sunnies: gift.
...
A quickie...
pants: urban outfitters, vest: forever 21, tee: h&m, shoes: guess, sunnies: kenneth cole.
Leather. Stripes. Fur. Bows (on the shoes).
LOVE.
Hope you all are enjoying your Sunday!
xoxo
Christy
I've got the blues...
I love this blue coat. It feels classic, unique, and a little grunge mixed with a sort of 70s vibe.
coats: victoriassecret.com, leggings and flower (in hair): forever21, flats: jessica simpson, scarf: gift from my sis, sunnies: gift, bag: target, ring: gift.
I’m also totally loving this super delicate sparkly ring. It’s a little more lady-like than the statement rings...
Wrapping myself in love...
Moving across the country means that I live kinda far away from a lot of awesome people that I love. If we are looking at the glass as half full (which is always is!), that also means I live a lot closer to some OTHER awesome people that I love. That puts things into a better perspective. I’m really enjoying my time here in Pittsburgh with people that have always been sooo far away, but...
White out...
I have a LOT of dresses from my time in Florida. I’m talking about 75% my closet being made up of sun dresses, maxi dresses, important-meeting dresses, fancy dresses, take-me-out-for-a-drink dresses, chilling-on-the-beach dresses, laying-on-the-couch dresses, I’m-too-lazy-to-put-on-pants dresses, etc. I loooove a good dress (as if you couldn’t tell already).
A good dress is...
Pink Pants...
The best part about a style journey is you get to experiment with things you might normally be too afraid to try - to put yourself outside your comfort zone - to risk looking a little silly. Yesterday I wore highlighter-pink, high waisted, tapered pink trousers.
pants and tee: h&m, blazer: tahari petites, stockings: macy’s, pumps: nine west, sunnies: forever 21.
I love the...
A little bit country/A little bit work-aholic...
I know I always discuss the weather, but I figure it’s an easy topic for small talk…plus half of the reason I write this blog. The weather affects what we wear, what we do, sometimes even how we feel (hellloooo seasonal affective disorder).
Yesterday the weather here was pretty warm – my car actually read 57 degrees at one point! I wore a shirt-dress, chunky boots, and a blazer. Love the mix...
Misc...
I didn’t allow myself the time to take outfit pictures today, but I have to say that fleece-over-thermal is quite warm (Thanks Aunt Amy and Allie for the tip!).
Here are a bunch of miscellaneous photos from the past that I never got a chance to post. Some are from warmer weather (::nostalgic sigh::). Hope you enjoy!
jeans: thrifted, coat and sunnies: forever 21, sweater: h&m,...
Snow day...
We have a severe weather warning for today which means SNOW (and lots and lots and lots of it)! Woohoo! Just in time for me to hole-up in my apartment and study my tush-off while drinking lots of tea and ordering yummy Italian food (helllooooo there, Little Italy). Now if only I had cable things would be practically perfect (there is only so many times you can watch season 1 of Castle - and...
Totally Neutral(s)...
Sometimes you just need to layer up. Winter doesn’t play around…but then again neither do I.
jeans: arden b, tee: old navy, sunnies, sweater and coat: forever 21, fedora: thrifted, boots: h&M, purse: francesca’s, mittens: my mom’s, scarf: knitted by my sister.
Ok, ok, sometimes I do play around. But my big thick scarf DOES NOT.
xoxo
CK
Sophisticated...
During my winter outfit internet desperation inspiration search, I found a lot of work outfits that incorporated classic shapes in heavier lux fabrics. Right up my alley and perfect for this colder weather!
I’ve been sitting on this ‘leather’ skirt for a while. It’s a little intimidating, despite the amazing outfits I see all over the place (shout out to Jordan over at...
Lazy weekend...
My weekend has consisted of at lot of procrastination. Why should I start studying when I have so much to do? Like organizing my shoe collection (it’s now set up by type of shoe and color), re-arranging all the knick-knacks in my living room, folding all my sweaters and getting rid of all those lonely-socks-without-a-match from my now overflowing sock drawer (yay christmas!). It’s...
Out of my comfort zone...
So today I totally did it…I took pictures today in public. On the street. And my ‘worst’ fear happened….someone came by and SAW ME. And you know what? I didn’t die of embarrassment. I forget how nice people in Pittsburgh are. Love you ‘burghers!
My giant leap out of my comfort zone was in part because we are having a unbelievably gorgeous day. I think...
Snowfall...
So winter apparently stepped up in Pittsburgh while I was laying on the beach. I got a nice big snowfilled slap back into reality when I stepped off the plane into blizzard like conditions. I got COVERED in snow. It was sooo ridiculous I giggled all the way to my car and luckily it (my car) started up just fine (and the heat worked, WIN)!
The snow kept on falling for my first day of work...
