Weekly Wants!

Dimpled and Dotted Tank

Floral Sleeveless Sun Dress

Hana Culottes

Traci Flat Sandal with Feather

These are the items I have been thinking about the most so far this week.  They all scream Spring and Summer.  I've tried the pink Hana Culottes on at work and I fell in love immediately, it was like they were after my heart as soon as I set my eyes on them!  So much fun and with Summer quickly approaching or if it's already Summer, like it is here in Arizona, then these are the perfect "going to run errands!" type outfits!

Today was such a long day at work, during that time I was able to semi-brainstorm some new card ideas and tomorrow I will be ordering plastic sleeves for all of my cards!  I can't wait to give more to the GROWop!  If everything goes according to planned, I'll be coming up with a shop name and even open an Etsy shop...keep your eyes open! 


Items Displayed Above Can Be Found @:

Dimpled & Dotted Tank

Floral Sleeveless Sun Dress

Hana Culottes

Traci Flat Sandal with Feather

Wishlist Essentials

Elevenses: Anthropologie

Jason Wu for Target

Citizens of Humanity: The Dylan; Anthropologie

Jason Wu For Target

Wilton Flat Sandal: Target

These five items are going to be my goal!  There's always so many things I want and working in a retail environment is so hard, so tempting!  So, I figured I'll make a list of some items, I'll call "My Essentials", once a week and then try to get at least one of those items from that list.  While I may not be able to obtain the exact item, I'll grab a knock-off any day!  I think I'm going to go for the shoes or the boyfriend fit denim first...hmm...decisions! 

Just Can't Get Enough...

Shirt: Thrifted
Skirt: Goodwill
Belt: Anthro
Shoes: Payless

Day two of a gorgeous day and me being retro with my outfitting!  Ha!  This morning I ripped up a pair of Chris's old pj pants and made this cute little bandana ;)  Then I made pancakes, eggs and coffee...what a great morning!  By the way, if I could sing in a band dressed like this for a living, I'd be the happiest...hmm...  I blame this huge creative juice flowing through me lately, whatever it is, it has me wanting to do EVERYTHING!   In college and after, I was really into photography, I took classes etc and learned basics, like how to develop my own film, actually work my camera on manual and all in between.  I really really miss those days and I really wanna get my hands on a great DSLR....I've also been craving a broccoli/spinach quiche lately, grr...so much to do and so little time!

Here Comes The Sun

Dress: Goodwill
Belt: Anthro
Shoes: Anthro

I love Arizona, absolutely love it!  Everyday its so beautiful out, the sun is always shining and it is just so happy!  This is one of the dresses I got at Goodwill on Saturday!  Don't you love it?  The pattern is a white floral and it's the perfect sun dress.  Absolutely transports me back to a time of relaxation and drinking sweet tea! Oh how I would have given anything to be 26 in the year 1947, but that's what Thrift stores are for right?  Which I think I am going to make a weekly or bi-weekly thing, shopping for these items.  I need more of these quaint pieces in my life.

Things I Love Thursday: My Little Black Dress

Dress: Anthro
Sweater: Thrifted
Belt: Anthro
Shoes: Charlotte Russe

You know that little black dress you have that you love and throw on for a day when you just don't know what else to wear?  This is mine!  It is also the exact dress I wore when Chris's sister got married back in October.  I remember seeing it, there it was, love at first site and after I tried it on, it was like Cinderella putting the perfect slipper back on her foot.  Ahh...those magical moments.  I love my little black dress!!

My friend Loralei Bailey took these photos during our quick lunch break at work!  Thanks girl!

S'il Vous Pleats

Shirt: Express
Skirt: Anthro
Belt: Anthro
Necklace: Anthro
Shoes: Madden Girl

Half a morning and a huge cup of coffee later and I finally figured out what I was going to wear today.  Special thanks to Pinterest for my inspiration, which let me just say, that is an amazing site for fashion advice.  Usually when I can't figure out what to pair with what, I hop on there and get some ideas. 

By the way, I'm reminding myself next time to take pictures before the sun gets too bright or else you get my "I just ate a lemon" face. 

Polka Dots and Pearls

Blazer: Anthro
Shirt: Burlington Coat Factory
Undershirt: Target
Pants: Target
Shoes: Anthro
Ring: Forever 21, Bracelet: Claire's, Earrings: Gift

Wow, I sure haven't posted an outfit photo in awhile!  This was my day off outfit!  Yes, I get dressed up on my days off.  Why?  Because, I love to be girly and look nice.  Even if I am just going to the grocery store to grab recipe ingredients.  Sometimes I don't get dressed up, but more often I do than I don't!  This blazer, let me tell you...has changed-my-life!!  I wear it as much as possible...overload?  I think not.  Mens wear paired with women's wear is beautiful! 

By the way, I adore hot pink nails.  Which I have read that the trend is going to be neon nails this spring.  How fun?!  Tonight's agenda includes making veggie soup and hot salsa because Chris isn't feeling well.  I'm going to add a recipe page to the ol' blog here, so I can share my favorite recipes.  I can't wait!!

Thing I Love Thursday....Street Style!

Sweater: Given by Mom :)
Shirt: Old Navy
Pants: Savers
Shoes: Forever 21
Watch: Forever 21
Bow: Walmart
Earrings: Forever 21

Okay, so technically this wasn't "on the street", but it's street style!  Street style is so inspiring to me and I love how it can be individual.  I read an article once about how people are not necessarily looking to designers for how to dress or style their outfits.  This is Sara Cruz, she is a girl I work with and I love her style!  The way all of her outfits are so individual and also thoughtful and put together.  Maybe I'll make this into a weekly feature?

Wishlist Wednesday

Home Love by Megan Morton

Veiled Alder Dress from Anthropologie

Simple Diary from Anthropologie

DLSR...what I could do with a "real" camera...

Just a couple things I really wish I had right now.  Home love looks like a really awesome book, with some amazing inspiration for setting up a room.  The simple diary is amazing because it gives you prompts which, in my opinion can be really fun! I want that lace dress, its beautiful and personally, I would love to get my hands on it as a wedding dress! I'm not much a wedding "gown" type of person.....the camera needs no explanation...

Happy Friday :)

Sweater: Walmart
Shirt: Anthro
Skirt: Anthro

Daisy says, "Happy Friday :)!"

Did you make a big wish today?  I know I made several!  This date (11/11/11) only happens once every century, how cool!!  Today I woke up with an upset tummy, which is never fun and I forgot my bagel for breakfast in the room that I locked myself out of...great start to my "lucky" day.  Chris is back in town so you can imagine how excited I was to see him again :)  As much as I love having time to myself, I really love sharing it more so with someone and especially Chris!  This weekends plans include...work!  I'll be working this crazy weekend and coming home to try and relax!

What are your plans for the weekend??

"In Ol' New York"....

Shoes/Pants: Target
Shirt/Sweater/Scarf: Walmart

So we made it here!  We went from Summer and crashed into Fall weather...while I was looking forward to Fall, I am freezing!!  You don't realize how used to a warmer climate you get, until its 50-60 something degrees.  Packing tip #1:  Use tissue paper.  I folded some of my shirts and skirts in tissue paper and it kept my things from getting wrinkled!  Travel tip #1:  Hang your items when you get to your hotel!  Tomorrow we trek into Manhattan, you have no idea how excited I am...dinner/drinks here we come!!

Products I Love/Welcome Post

 Wardrobe Credits: Anthropologie

Nivea Hand Creme
Rosebud's Strawberry Lip Balm
Revlon Lusturous Lip Balm
Body Shop: Seaweed Facial Cleanser
Elle Magazine

It’s finally here!!  My very own blog!  For about a week or so I have been what I call, “blogstorming”.  Trying to figure out what type of blog to do is tough work, trust!  With the help of some great friends and hours of drawing inspiration, here we have One Classy Broad!  I am so excited to share with you all a love of crafting, photography, style and beauty products sure to inspire and sure to be affordable, because lets face it, who doesn’t love saving money?!  So lets kick off my first post with some products I am loving this week!!

Products I love!!


Nivea Hand Creme!  This stuff is only 99c at CVS and Walgreens, it’s super creamy and it doesn’t feel greasy.  It leaves your skin feeling silky smooth and smells great!

Rosebud’s Strawberry Lip Balm and Moisturizer! Yum!! I love strawberries!!  You can find this at Anthropologie and Sephora.  For only $8 dollars, this lip balm goes on creamy and lasts!  Plus it tastes great and never leaves my lips feeling more wonderful!

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick!  I found this at Walmart while looking for a lipstick.  Now the only time I’ve ever used lipstick was dance concerts and Halloween, but lately I have wanted it for everyday.  I got in color 631-Luminous Pink!  Its a tad shiny for me, but great for an extra umpf in your beauty routine.  Grab your fav color for only $4.74!

Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash!  Found at The Body Shop, this facial wash is sure to please!  It smells good and is awesome for your skin!  I love this stuff and there is a whole collection!   At $12 its worth it to keep your face blemish free!

Natural Love and Beauty Palette!  Forever 21′s cheaper version of the Naked Palette from Urban Decay.  I stumbled upon this one day looking around after work for a skirt and was completely excited!  It was nearly $7 and I love ABSOLUTELY LOVE eyeshadow!!  So I grabbed it!  It lasts me from the time I put it on until I take it off!

Elle!  Of course every classy girl has to grab a magazine for her viewing pleasure.  Personally, I really just love to look at the pictures as well as the outfits for inspiration!
So there we have it, some products I am loving this week!  As far as my outfit, I paired a plain white tee, with a denim skirt and a belt (Anthropologie).  Super comfy and still feminine/classy for a relaxing day off!!

Thanks for tuning in and until next time!!
xoxo,
kate