Challenge yourself!

 Sometimes my "routine" lifestyle can be boring. I'm always trying to switch things up and make it interesting! Back in November, I made a silly challenge with myself (that is still challenging me 2 months later!) I don't know if it was a minor sense of conviction from my constant need to find a bargain, or the fact that Christmas was right around the corner and I needed to save my nickels & dimes! Whatever the reason, I challenged myself not to buy a single article of clothing until I managed to wear everything I already own at least once.

 You may be thinking, "That doesn't seem so bad!" However, I didn't realize exactly how hard that would be... until now. Don't get me wrong, I'm not like, a crazy hoarder who only shops and spends a ridiculous amount of money. I am just always looking for a bargain. That "one item" I can't seem to live without. The bad little habit resulted in multiple sweaters, cardigans, jeans, shoes, you name it... all of which had a $3, $7 and $12 price tag that just remained in the closet and was justified by a "Steal."

  I'm going to start with the good news... I made it a whole month without purchasing anything! My Husband was so excited! Hehe. The week following, was not so successful. I tried to blame my sister for forcing me to go shopping with her! When the truth is, I needed some stress relief! 

 I did manage to wear everything in my closet that still had tags! Sadly, I didn't quite make it through my entire wardrobe before I bought something. I could beat myself up over it, but I like to look at the positive aspect of my little challenge. #1 - I cleaned out a good amount of clothing I knew I would never wear & that I had held onto for too long! #2 - I'm a lot more aware of the items in my closet & don't go straight to similar things when I'm in stores!   #3 - I've challenged myself to think outside of the box when it comes to pattern mixing. #4 - I've found multiple uses for items I never thought I would wear more than one way! Although My original challenge is "technically" over, I am still trying to wear everything I own over the next couple of months! I look forward to posting the outfit combos I come up with! Feel free to share your thoughts & pictures if you decide to do the same!

XOXO -Kate

Vintage Glam

Weddings make my heart happy. Everything about them, from the dress, to the very last detail of planning! If it were up to me, Matt & I would celebrate our wedding over & over again! I could re-plan and be giddy with excitement just as I was the day of my wedding! Needless to say, I was jumping up & down with joy when a local photographer and now friend, Holly Frazier, asked if I would be her model for a local wedding magazine! I was able to put my dress on 2 years later and pretend like I was doing it all over again! Here are  just a few of the gorgeous pictures she captured from our shoot!

Be sure to check out the rest of Holly's awesome work!

http://www.facebook.com/frazierfotography

Education Sunday!

I can attest, "If you truly love what you do, you will never work a day in your life." Being a hair stylist, people have a tendency to think you only play with hair all day. However, there is a lot more to it than what meets the eye. I am so thankful that I work at a salon that takes continuing education seriously and provides me with the knowledge I need to know in order to achieve the goals I have set for myself. Here are a few photos from our Redken Design & Finish class! 

A special thank you to our Redken Educator, Roger Milano, for coming all the way from southern California to teach us! 

"Winter" in Florida....

If any of you are like me, sometimes the winter weather in Florida can be a little depressing. I would love to be in the middle of a blizzard somewhere, surrounded by beautiful mountains! Snowboarding with my family on the weekends is way more appealing than sweating at the sight of a sweater! All whining aside, I made a trip to the beach to enjoy what The Lord has given me... Shorts and all! 

Hat: AE // Sweater: kohls // Shorts: AE (old) // Boot Socks: TJ Max // Boots: DSW