My Style: Kansas City Fashion Week

f21 blazer // f21 tank // f21 shorts // steven by steve madden heels

I saw this quote the other day on instagram that pretty much summed up the Carries'  {as dubbed by Derrick Yule, who took these b&w photos} attire for Saturday night's KCFW Runway Showcase. 

"Twice is coincidence, three times is a trend."

Mimi & ChiChi; Pretty, Polished, Perfect; Everyday Chic; and The Brunette One

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Keeping Busy

There are many things that are making my happy list this week. To start things off, it is already Wednesday, who doesn't love a short work week? I'm heading to dinner tonight with a new co-worker {Emily} & our mutual friend, Katelyn {Katalina Girl}. Thursday will mark my final ballet class preparation before the real thing starts next week {I'll be teaching adult beginner ballet this fall}. And come Friday, I will be heading to Kansas City Fashion Week this weekend & meeting up with Kat {everyday chic}. Busy, busy, busy. I love it!

Thanks to the wonderful world of personal style blogging, I've selected a few outfit inspirations for this weekend, which helps make my busy week a bit less stressful when I realize I have all the makings of these outfits in my closet {saving those pennies - next spring, I will be making it to LuckyFABB and IFBCon!}.

jenni from going west {a fellow iowan}

leather shorts + white blazer + ankle strap heels

kendi from kendieverday

black trousers + statement necklace + wedges

wendy from wendy's lookbook

printed pant + peplum + nude heels

julia from gal meets glam

leather pleated skirt + pattern blouse + chain strap purse

street style

wide leg pants + gray tee + collar necklace

So let me know - what will you be wearing this weekend as we ring in Fashion Week?! 

My Style: Leather Shorts

LC Lauren Conrad Blazer & Leather Shorts // Forever 21 Top // J.Crew Clutch // Zara Heels // JewelMint Necklace // BaubleBar Bracelet // Fossil Watch

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This is what I wore to an evening of wine tasting and dualing pianos. We toasted and sang to our hearts content. A perfect evening in my book. I can't wait to wear these shorts this fall with tights and booties!

PS. I'm itching to get a hair cut and color. It's been far too long {don't ask, you don't want to know}. What are your thoughts? Go darker and shorter? Bangs? I'm not usually one to take risks, but I'm ready for a slight change!