Fashion: Staple Pieces

Hi guys!  Kat from With Love From Kat here.  The weather has been so gorgeous in NYC lately, all I've wanted to do is be outside.  I've been wearing this low maintenance look for meetings, lunch dates, and weekend outings.  It's so nice to have a handful of staple pieces that help you get dressed fast and still look put together.  

My #1 staple piece is an Equipment blouse.  You can get a silk blouse just about anywhere, but Equipment blouses are more tailored and flattering than others.  Have you seen the rainbow of colors they come in?  The turquoise one is on my wish list!  

1. Equipment blouse or Victoria's Secret blouse

2. Ray Ban aviators or ASOS aviators

3. Michael Kors watch or Marc Jacobs watch

4. JBrand jeans or Loft jeans

5. Pour La Victoire heel or Schutz heels

6.  Truth and Pride blazer or Calvin Klein blazer

-post by kat tanita

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Michael Kors does Black

These days we're all about color. What the HECK happened to BLACK?
 

Anyone else sort of miss it? I love the whole color craze, neons & so forth, but once in awhile I like to play it safe & dress all in black. There's something cool & mysterious about black, don't you think?

Below are some of my favorite picks from the Michael Kors 2012 collection - pretty cute stuff! In fact, so nice I'm considering exchanging these Alexander Wang booties I bought last week (that didn't fit, ugh) to a pair of open toed MK booties you see blow. These are HOT! 

Are you still wearing all black? Or have you ventured into the COLORS trend this season?

hair calf bootie

suede open toe bootie

MK iPad stand

studded tote

iPhone wristlet

faux leather leggings

faux leather tweed blazer

suede ankle pump

-images via michael kors

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My New Year's Eve Outfit...

For a couple of weeks now, I've been thinking of what the heck to wear. I can't seem to tear my mind off all the awesome GOLD out there. So, I went out & purchased my NYE sequin dress in gold via Michael Kors. It's the same dress featured here & available here. 

My guy gave me an early Christmas gift - the gold link MK ring, which I've wanted for a few months now, how sweet is he? 

The super sexy stilettos in the photos are from Zara. The heel is silver.....DARN.  I wonder if I should bother painting it gold??? Thoughts? I'm also accessorizing with this cute leather fold over clutch, available soon on MadeByGirl!
 
So what do you think? Will you also be dressing in gold this new year?

- first 7 images by jen ramos

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The Perfect Thanksgiving Outfit....

Hello everyone! Ahhhh I've been terribly busy today - shooting some of the new accessories we're adding to Made By Girl - exciting but exhausting! On another note, so happy that Thanksgiving is quickly approaching on Thursday! I've thought about all the things I'm thankful for & boy do I have a looooong list. 

In a PERFECT world, this is what I'd be wearing at our Thanksgiving table while telling everyone what I'm thankful for. So, yes, this would be the PERFECT Thanksgiving outfit - STYLISH, trendy & with a splash of color! Also, great for the chilly weather we've been having at night, 40 degreeeeees!! 

Have you thought about what you're grateful for?? What will you be wearing this Thanksgiving?!?

Sorry, Orange clutch no longer available on MadebyGirl

1. Michael Kors via ShopBop

2. Joie Marlo Blouse via ShopBop

3. The Little Dictionary of Fashion

4. Current Elliot Boa Skinny Jeans

5. CC Skye Super Woman Ring via Shop Bop

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My Birthday...

Today is my birthday.  However, I celebrated my day yesterday as some of you may know. Many of you tweeted me 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' on my Twitter, thank you! I'm officially 38 years old.....and every so often I call myself an OLD fart - but my guy likes to fight me on that & say, "no way, you look like you're in your 20's!!
 

I always laugh when he says that, but hey, it could be worse right?! He could tell me I don't look as great or that I DO look my age....but thankfully, he knows better. 

I got a few gifts this year but my FAVORITE is the Sara Berman clutch. I've wanted a pony hair - leopard print clutch for quite sometime now...and ta da! 

Gifts are great - but I know that the things that TRULY matter the most are the time I get to spend with family & friends. Those gifts last a loooong time. 
 

I love getting cards as well...& my guy is so cool on 'special occasions'...he always seems to find the right things to say...for instance today on my birthday card he wrote, 

"You are the most incredible, most amazing, most beautiful, most creative, intelligent and perfect woman to me & I can't imagine spending a single day of my life without you, Happy Birthday." 

I'm so grateful to God for him & for all the blessings that have come my way this year....

This is what I wore on my Birthday:

Dress: Michael Kors

Shoes: Guess

Jewelry: Express & H&M

Clutch: Clare Vivier

Below: Sara Berman Clutch

So there you have it....one year older & here I am. Life has been good to me so far....must always be thankful. Hope you all are having a good Monday! 

-top image by jen ramos

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Bought an iPad2 Case...or 2

I FINALLY jumped on the bandwagon & bought an iPad2 - and DANG, I wish I had thought about getting one before! These things are super cool! I was also on the hunt for the perfect case & realized in the process that the perfect case .......DOES not exist! My opinion, of course. 

Sooo, I decided to try out the Michael Kors clutch style case & my iPad fit inside like a charm! This thing is so chic looking & goes with all my outfits, from dressy to casual. It also has a sufficient amount of padding to protect your device & of course the snake print is just TIMELESS.....

It retails for about $130 at Net-a-Porter. 
 

Then I also ordered the Tory Burch black canvas case.  I admit, I was a bit hesitant at how much cleaning a canvas case would need, but it seems pretty ok so far! My favorite part of the case are the thick GOLD zippers, just gorgeous!! 

I also love that I can insert my iPad2 inside it like a book & just close it when I'm done! Super convenient. That's a feature this particular Michael Kors case doesn't have- but that's why I'm keeping both! 

I like having different options, just like with my handbags. Don't you?

Tory Burch case retails for $135 via Tory Burch.

So, tell me do you have either of these 2 cases? How do you like them??

-images by jen ramos

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My Michael Kors Wallet for iPhone... (Via Made By Girl)

Hello everyone! How's your week going so far?

I got several emails asking about the Michael Kors wallet clutch (for iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G) that I got for Christmas. Well, to answer the questions, yes, it is VERY easy to remove the phone from the case. You can ALSO make phone calls & even talk on the phone without ever removing it from the wallet. That's one of my favorite features!

I LOVE this wallet & it's now become a regular item in my handbag. If you're interested, the wallet clutch is sold via Apple for only $79.95 + they are NOW offering FREE SHIPPING. 

It comes in black as well as Gold, but Python is DEFINITELY my favorite.  Enjoy!

images by jen

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A little Bit of Fashion Trend.....(Via Made by Girl)

I swear, there's a FAUX FUR vest trend all over the place! I walked into Michael Kors last weekend & I couldn't help but notice them. Of course, I tried one on  and I loved it! I REALLY may consider getting it for the Winter. Also, have you  noticed that Military jackets are back?!? YES, military jackets.

Hey, I have no complaints...I've always LOVED them, in fact so much so that this weekend I bought the light colored one below at Zara! I think it was about $169.....However, while I was shopping at Zara, I noticed how much attention that particular jacket was getting.... so I quickly GRABBED the only size Medium they had! 

Have you seen the faux fur vests & military jackets?  Which trend sparks your interest? Which would you wear??!

1.  Michael Kors
2.  J. Crew
3.  revolve clothing
4.  edit ny
5.  revolve clothing
6.  old navy

white zara jacket image via : vstyle



By the way Ebay is a great source for AFFORDABLE faux fur vests.

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OMG what a deal....at Michael Kors

 Ok, so I thought I would get myself a wedding gift & decided to hit the strip.  I walked into the Michael Kors store at Ceasars Palace and fell in LOVE with these Kinkade slouch boots!  Best part was... they were on sale for $99 !! (Normally $200).  At that moment I knew I couldn't pass up this great deal, so, I bought them! Cha Cha Ching!! Doesn't it feel good when you run into a SALE of this kind? Name brand shoes under $100, can't beat that. They come in 3 different colors, black, gray & camel.  Of course I chose the camel colored ones since I don't own any boots in that color. Check out more Michael Kors items here. 

 

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