Marsala- The Offical Color of the Year

I always look forward to the beginning of a new year. New dreams, new hopes, and new fashion. These are not the only reasons though. When I wake up on January 1st of every year, the first thing I like to do is google the New and Improved Color of the Year. It always makes me so excited for the potential new items I can start stocking up on. And this year, was no exception. So, when January 1st came around this year, I jumped on my phone to see what would be my new inspiration for this year's wardrobe. Surprised by their choice, but excited about the promising shade, I read article after article and looked at picture after picture at the new color. Dying to know what color got me so excited? Take a look yourself...

  "Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness." says Pantone's executive director Leatrice Eiseman as she describes the new color of the year. I couldn't have said it better myself, Ms. Leatrice Eiseman. One of the reasons I fell in love with this color when I saw it is because of it's warmth and earthiness. Some of the past colors that have been selected have been bold and bright, kind of like they are screaming at you for attention, but marsala is quite the opposite. It makes you want to dye your fuzziest blanket, find a quiet place to sit, and dive right into a good book. Am I right, ladies?

If you're wondering what designers have done with this shade, don't worry I've already put together a quick list of pictures. So, ladies, put your inspired caps on and start thinking of some ways you can put Marsala into your everyday wardrobe. 

Also, check this set out on my polyvore to see where everything is from!! Thanks for reading! Link to polyvore is on side bar---> 

XO Kate

My Top Five Closet Essentials

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Greetings Friends! Welcome back! If this is your first time here with us, then head over to my All About Me page to learn more about me and my philosophy towards fashion for teens! XO Kate

So today I wanted to talk to you about what my personal Go-To Closet Items. A lot of my friends have asked me before, " How do you always look so put together? What is your secret?" And to this I tell them, " It's all about the essentials." Everyone always has a secret to their outfits, and I'm going to share with you My Top Five Closet Essentials.

1. My Trusty Skinny Jeans- My gosh, I would not be able to form a coherent outfit... or sentence, without my skinnies. I literally love them so much. They are an absolute must to my everyday outfit. I think I may own one or two pairs of boot cut, but skinnies are the ruler of my bottom drawer. I personally like the dark wash skinnies at American Eagle . Especially when there is a big sale right before school on all of their jeans. I go crazy. My second favorite place to buy skinnies is at Loft. The ones that I live in are their Modern Skinny jeans. They are the boom. Plus, after a few washes, they are so soft and comfy. Perfect for when you wanna look nice, but still wanna be toasty warm in your favorite sweatpants. The only reason I prefer American Eagle over Loft jeans is because of the price. Loft is a little hefty when you're on a tight budget, and AE jeans fit the bill perfectly. But, on a good sale day, you can get Loft jeans for a reasonable price.

2. My Pearly- White Pearls- These are always a good bet. Pearls are both versatile and chic, so they go with about every outfit imaginable. Whatever the occasion, pearls always come through for me. My pearls were a gift to me from a mom, but my fake bigger pearls are from Loft. I love them just the same.

Plus, when I need more of an eye catcher, I go for my Loft pair . When I need something a little understated, I use my real pearls that way it balances my outfit.

3. A Watch- Why is this an essential on my list you may ask? Well, watches are a great accessory for a girl on the move. Especially when you are in high school. We all know that the clocks in school are never trustworthy. So, my philosophy, buy a watch and keep track of the time yourself. Plus, I always love the little designs that they put in the watch itself. They are so unique and colorful that it can spice up can any one of your outfits. I have a couple of different watches that I am in love with. My certain favorite of the month, was a gift that I got for Christmas. It is a simple tan leather watch with gold accents from Kate Spade. It is gorgeous. It is both youthful and classic... which we all know is my favorite combination.

Kate Spade Metro Watch

My next favorite watch, is a Garmin watch. If you have ever seen these watches, then you know that they are used for monitoring fitness and health. That is not the only great thing about these watches though. They are also quite cute! They come in a lot of different colors and designs to fit your personality. I personally have a black and pink one that I where for Track, but also if I'm wearing a more casual outfit. I have had many compliments on this bad boy.

Black and Pink Garmin Fitness Watch

  

4.  Cute Graphic Tees-  Whenever I want to wear a cute cardigan/ sweater, I always turn to my graphic tees from Loft to help me complete my look. They are so soft and flexible that I even sleep in them! Plus, Loft has an amazing selection of graphic tees that are adorable and wearable for all ages. My favorite, you saw me wearing last night in my Messy and Cute Hairstyle video (If you want to check out this video, visit my Monday Mayhems post). Here are few, quick examples of some of the selection they have a Loft.

Loft Tops

 Loft Tops

5. Flats- I love myself some cute, comfortable flats. I probably own about six pairs of different colored flats!! My favorite place to purchase flats is on Modcloth.com. I know a lot of people are nervous to buy shoes online, but Modcloth thought ahead! On the description, they make it easy for you to decide what size you will need by telling you if you need to size up or size down based on fit. It is a life savor. Here are some examples of cute flats from Modcloth that I am in absolute love with.

Prance as you Please Flats

Shall We Dance? Flats

I hope you guys enjoyed this post! I had fun creating it, and I hope it was helpful! Questions or comments, leave them below, and I will try my best to answer you back! Don't forget to share this blog if you like it enough! Also, follow me on Instagram and Pinterest. Usernames are on the side bar--> 

Until next time! XO Kate

Monday Mayhems

Hello my lovelies! The dreaded Mondays are back. The ones that don't involve sleeping in and waking up when you feel like it. No, these Mondays are awful.You're alarm is set, your clothes are set out, and your lunch is made. Plus, what could be worse than starting the second semester on a MONDAY! What were they thinking, right? 
But do not fear! There are ways to make this Monday more bearable, and I'm here to share with you these Monday hacks.

1.  First, numero uno on the my attack list, pick out your outfit the night before. Why? Because I've had way too many Monday mornings where EVERYTHING goes wrong. My alarm doesn't go off on time, or I slept through it, my hair isn't corroperating, and on top of it all, there is nothing for breakfast!! No one is ammune to these! So, my thought pattern was, why not just get your frantic 'I have nothing to wear' spill out of the way the night before? Yes! It is a big Monday morning saver! It is one less thing to worry about when everything else goes down the gutter. ( to see what I wore today, check out my January 5th outfit overview!)
2. Number two, perfect hair is NOT important today. Have you ever had those morning where your hair isn't doing ANYTHING? Of course you have! So, to help you deal with this, I have put together some simple updoes to share that are fun and cute, plus, if it's a little messy, it only completes the look. 
3. Number three, leggings are a good invention. Yes, I approve! Thank you Legging Goddess for giving us the blessed gift of these soft, flexible, pants. They are a god-sent. BUT before you get too excited I do have one rule for you, my lovelies. To wear leggings, you have to be able to cover your front and your butt. No, I do not, along with everyone else, want to see your crotch. Plus, it creates bad attention. You don't want to be known for your crotch, and if you do... well then you have other problems to worry about. So, I have put together some of my favorite options to wear with leggings just to give you guys some inspiration. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Thanks for reading this post! I appreciate it tremendously! Don't forget, if you have any questions at all, comment below! Also, if you like me enough, and you feel like sharing my blog, hit me up on Pinterest at World-Class and on instagram @world_class_fashion. Thank you all for your support! I love you guys! XO Kate

The Mother of Class

Hello my lovelies! This is my first blog post ( YAY, exciting!😊), and I want to make it special. "How?", I asked myself. After pondering it for a while,  I finally decided that I would write about my role model and one of histories most well known and esteemed actresses of all time, Miss Audrey Hepburn, ladies.

The most beautiful and inspiring woman I've ever written about. Now, what depresses me beyond belief is the fact that many girls these days do not know who she is! It still shocks me, seeing as she was a leader in fashion, an amazing actress, and a humanitarian above all else! Seen in movies such as Paris When it Sizzles, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Sabrina, and Funny Face, Audrey made her debut in 1948 as an extraordinary actress in Dutch and Seven Lessons. This wasn't the only place where she shined though. Audrey was a fashion figure to all life forms. She was known for her classic "All Black" outfit which consisted of a black shirt, black pants, and yes, you guessed it, black shoes.

Now, besides the fashion side of her, (yeah, I know... Don't kill me) I want to talk about her as a person. Why? Because I want you all to know WHY I love this woman so much. Not only does she have impeccable taste, but she was also an amazing person. She dedicated her life to helping others. After a successful movie career, Audrey moved on to bigger and better things, which meant to her, becoming the Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF. Yes, ladies, she did it all. 

And, as my first lesson to you all, choose a role model by their morals, and not just by their style. Beauty begins on the inside, not JUST by how you dress. Though how you dress helps, am I right?😉. 

XO Kate