La Bella Vita: fashion

Monday, January 5, 2015

For the love..

If you're alive and breathing.. you've seen this photo. If you're a beanie addict like myself, you searched high and low for it. If you're a creative little nugget, you ended up just making one of your own, like I did.

What you'll need:
-A black beanie (I got mine for $2 at F21 on black Friday)
-Lace (I found mine at JoAnn fabric)
-Needle and thread (or a sister to sew it for you)

Simple enough, am I right? The hardest thing for me was finding lace that I liked.. I still wish I could have found some slightly more shear.. but I have a feeling this is only the first of many beanies I will be adding my own stamp to. I could lie and tell you I sewed it myself but we all know I'm not housewife enough for that.. so shoutout to my perfect little sister for sewing the lace on for me like a champ. No worries, I paid her in food and clothing privileges to my closet! If this post inspires any of you to get creative with your beanies, be sure to hashtag Labellavitabykate on Insta so I can see your creations! Lastly, Go KILL this Monday like it were a Friday! XOXO

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

One Dress, Two ways.

Christmas is right around the corner! I don't know about everyone else but as soon as halloween hits, I feel like it's holiday parties left and right until the New Year! With all the hustle and bustle, who has the time (Or extra money) to be out buying a new outfit for what seems like every weekend? Not this girl! That's why this post is all about getting the biggest bang for your buck by wearing one dress two ways! This cute little number is from none other than Dear Jane Boutique! It's absolutely perfect for the holidays! You could easily get away with wearing this piece by itself with a pair of nude heels but I decided to add my own little spin to it! Which look is your favorite? If you recreate either of these, be sure to hashtag: Labellavitabykate so I can see your holiday look!

Outfit number 1: