Happy Cyber Monday

have you come out of your tryptophan-induced coma yet? i don't know about you, but it was VERY difficult for me to go back to work today.

worse yet, i don't have any street style to show you.

i've realized that if i don't get a chance to make it to an event every week, then my options end up being shots of people who are bundled up and braving the cold weather (can still be cute, but not always the most inspiring).

in lieu of some style shots today, i'm going to share with you some new-to-me sites that i've discovered over the holiday weekend, all of which happen to be great spots for fashion inspiration.

second skin

orchid grey

calivintage

happy browsing! also, don't forget it's cyber monday and both of the concrete catwalk sponsors are offering great deals, so be sure to click on through the links!!!

Street Style // Classy Broad

alissa loves vintage
(obviously)
and judging by the looks of things
her vintage loves her right back

at the ric rac roundup (in californos)
- november 19, 2009 -

Concrete Catwalk // Comfy Cozy

i'm up early to throw the bird in the oven
(yes, i'm hosting dinner today)
and i thought i'd pop in to write a quick post
for you
because i'm thankful
for you

i hope that you are bundled up
and comfy cozy with your loved ones today...

have a happy thanksgiving!

Street Style // Killer Boots

miss emily looked fab in her tribal print dress
and HOLY MANOLOS those boots are amazing!
you'll never believe where they are from...


*payless*
shh, don't tell anyone

at the ric rac roundup (in californos)
- november 19, 2009 -

Concrete Catwalk // Yellow Beret

i love my yellow beret
and i can guarantee that it will be making
many appearances in my outfit posts this fall

beret - forever21
shirt - j. crew
necklace - free. came attached to a dress and i ripped it off.
skinnies - levi's from uo
booties - target
coat - j. crew

Street Style // 13 Going on 25

this is my favorite 13 year old in kansas city
(and soon, my favorite in alllll of new zealand)
and her style is a constant source of inspiration and delight.
not much can put a smile on my face faster than bright red lips
and a bold choice of coats.

you're a gem annie-frannie,
and i just know your style is going to knock the socks offa those kiwis!

at the arts incubator
- november 18, 2009 -

Street Style // Goldielocks

meet my new friend kelley.
girl likes kickboxing, designer jeans, and strawberry cosmos
takes kick ass photos
and taught me some cool new camera tricks.
aaaaand as you can tell, she's flipping adorable.

outside of nara
- november 18, 2009 -

Ric Rac Roundup

i'm going to my very first ric ric round-up tonight, and i can't wait!

if you are in town - you should definitely swing by... i'm going to try and find some little tidbits so that i can start crossing christmas gifts off my list!


see you there and stay tuned for some street style (not my silly mug) later this afternoon!!!

Concrete Catwalk // Boyfriend Jacket

it's time for me to bundle up and head out the door
to meet up with a fellow fashion-luvah for happy hour
(hi, kelley!!!)
i'm hoping to snap some style shots at events
both tonight and tomorrow night, so stay tuned!

jacket - boyfriend fatigue jacket from j.crew
top - standard style boutique
skinnies - BDG ankle cigarette cut in black from UO
boots - payless

Concrete Catwalk // Scary

this is what i wore to work on the day of our
lunchtime pumpkin carving contest
scary for halloween, no?

hair clips - forever 21
leather jacket - francesca's
tank - j. crew
jewelry - j. crew
skinnies - levis for UO
heels - BCBG (b-day pressie from my sweet mama)

Concrete Catwalk // Wintry Mix

these photos were from last week
but i figured it's better late than never
(see the sparkly halloween kitty peeking into the frame?
confession: she's still there.)

scarf - forever21
v-neck tissue tee - j. crew
cropped linen blazer - gap (really long time ago)
ankle length black skinnies - BDG from UO
handbag - j. crew
shoes - steve madden (from tj maxx)
rings - j. crew
bracelet - vintage pearls from my grandma

do you care about where things are from in my outfit photo posts?
should i start asking people where they got things when i photograph them on the street?

your call.

have a great weekend!
see you on the street!

Street Style // Redwing

loving the military inspired jacket
and the perfectly-worn redwing boots
(with the jeans cuffed, of course)
loving even more that jeff was sweet enough
to help me figure out my new flash

from the kcwearhaus trunk show
at the bulldog
- november 11, 2009 -

Question

i will never claim to be as fashionable as betty,
but i dream about it... yes, i do.

i'd like your opinion on something...

i've noticed that as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it has become increasingly more difficult to get quality street style shots (unless i'm at an event) and i hate not having anything to post for you during the week.

so tell me... would you rather:

a. see only quality style style photos, but possibly fewer and farther in between

b. see as many street style photos as i can find, with the possible addition of other style nuggets (example: current sales, local fashion events, beauty/fashion products that i love... you name it. what would you like to hear?)

c. street style photos with the occasional outfit photo of my own. i know there are a lot of blogs that post strictly outfit photos of the person who writes them, and while i love looking at these types of sites, i'm not sure i feel confident enough to add that much "me" to the concrete catwalk!

i'm dying to know what your thoughts are on this, so please share in the comments section, and BE HONEST!

thanks so much for reading... i am so grateful that you took the time to stop by, and i want you to know that YOU are the main reason that i put so much work into this blog!

MWAH!

Street Style // Too Cool

i just had to snag a shot of this model
after she had changed into her street clothes.
loving how her angelic hair and makeup
contrast with her tougher style
(note to self: layer leather jacket over zip up hoodie
on really cold days for a really cool look)

at eve, the hemline fall fashion show
- october 15, 2009 -

Street Style // Double Bow Ties

these cuties were not officially in the show,
but you should have SEEN the model-esque looks
they were giving the camera.
and with ensembles like those, they could have hopped right up onto the runway
and started strutting their stuff
(double the bow ties, double the fun!)

at eve, the hemline fall fashion show
- october 15, 2009 -

A Birthday Pressie For YOU

since it IS my birthday week (and yes, i've celebrated every day), i wanted to share a special little gift with you, my lovely readers.

sweet kim, from to the nines (one of our amazing sponsors), has created a special discount page JUST for you!

simply click on the to the nines button on our sidebar (click through if you're an email subscriber), and it will take you to a special site with a discount code for 25% off of your entire order!!! that means you can purchase her amazing tanks and scarves at an incredible price... and i do believe i'll be treating myself today (now if only i could decide on my fave color - at the moment, i'm leaning towards "mink").

be sure to take advantage of this generous offer, and help support a great local business. after all, to the nines is a huge part of why we're able to continue bringing you kansas city street style, here at the concrete catwalk!

happy shopping!