Concrete Catwalk // Last Light

birthday dinner for a good friend

on one of my fave patios in kc

i'm soaking up the last little smidgens of summer

in shorts and teeny tiny polka dots

top - vintage, thrifted

shorts - macy's

shoes - faryl robin from habitat

necklace - j. crew

rings - etsy

bangle bracelets - various

Style Spice, Episode 1

more exciting things happening at casa de concrete catwalk!

soooo excited to post my first video of the "style spice" webisode series...

take a peek and see my favorite transitional trends for fall...

if you like what you see, be sure to click through to the concrete catwalk youtube channel,

become a subcriber, and leave a comment!

more to come...

xoxo - jessie

Concrete Catwalk // Love Leopard

i've never met an animal print i didn't like

tank - vintage, thrifted (altered by me)

bandeau - macy's

pants - anthropologie

booties - fergie from endless.com

earrings - forever21

ring - vintage, etsy

handbag - j. crew

nailpolish - essie for j. crew "jazz"

Concrete Catwalk // Lone Fallen Leaf

 

  

  

gloomy days with muggy temps

make for a seasonal identity crisis

so i resort to some of my go-to looks:

drapey silhouettes, flowy sleeves,

and statement shoes.

dress - vintage, thrifted (altered by me)

vest - forever21

wedges - tj maxx

ring - vintage, ebay

Concrete Catwalk // Palazzo

this outfit took me from

getting my hair done

(photos taken PRE-appointment)

to client meetings

to running errands

to hosting a dinner party...

all with just a little bit of flow-y flair

tube top - the closet

palazzo pants - vintage, thrifted

belt - was mama's

clogs - jessica simpson via endless.com

necklace - early jewelry

bangles - mixed

Concrete Catwalk // Pleats

yup, i'm hooked.

i thought they were so gross 

when my 7th grade math teacher 

wore the same pair of pleated pants 

every. single. day.

but now?

i think they're kinda kicky

and styled the right way...

are just what i need for a little closet update

have a great weekend, lovebugs!

tank - j. crew

necklace - garage sale

pants - vintage, thrifted

wedges - target

ring - etsy

bracelets - forever21

Introducing // Tara!

you may recognize sweet tara from past posts, 

but she is now becoming a part of tcc in a whole new way!

aside from posting her to-die-for outfit 

from the fashion show a few weeks ago,

i wanted to officially welcome her as the very first intern

for the concrete catwalk and style & pepper!

 we are SO glad to have you, tara!

i can't wait to have such a talented gal

helping on some very exciting upcoming projects!

p.s. PURPLE BOOTIES with a sassy little sequin dress?

confirmation that we are a great match!

Concrete Catwalk // Minor Operation

i've had this vintage dress for a while now

but never wore it 

because i didn't like the shoulders

...hated 'em, actually.

so the other day i cut them out

(including about 8" off the hem)

and then it seemed pretty perfect.

dress - vintage, thrifted

belt - urban outfitters

boots - asos.com

rings - vintage, ebay

necklace - j. crew

Street Style // Bold Shoulder

 

 

 simple yet stunning, layer-y goodness

(plus, a bold shoulder always delivers)

at hemline's ELEMENTS

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Street Style // Fashion Friend

 this is my new fashion friend
 we bonded over blogging and accessories

at hemline's ELEMENTS

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Street Style // Fireworks

 smiley girl with a cutie-pie romper
(the pattern reminds me of summery fireworks)

at hemline's ELEMENTS

- august 26, 2010 -

Exciting Announcement!

i am OVERJOYED with the news that i have to share today, my dears!

today officially begins week one of my full-time launch into

my fashion consulting business, style & pepper!

it has been a very busy summer of trying to build my business

while also working hard at a full-time job,

and i am SO thankful and excited about the decision i was able to make.

one of the main reasons that i was able 
to begin working as a stylist in the first place

was because of this blog and it's readers, 

and the support of the amazing community that is kansas city (and beyond)!
i can't even tell you how much i appreciate your readership!

i am truly looking forward to having 40+ more hours in the week 
to devote to style & pepper, 
and i can't wait to share all of the fun projects that i have in the works!

feel free to check out the website for more info, 
and please let me know if you're ever interested 
in becoming a business partner or hiring me as a stylist!

here's to a great new chapter!
xoxo - jessie

Concrete Catwalk // Summer Scarf

summer scarves 
spice up an outfit in a hurry

PLUS... stay tuned for 
an exciting announcement 
later this afternoon! 
(can't wait to share!!!!)

sunnies - anthro
shirt - zara
shorts - j. crew
scarf - gift from mama
flats - bandolino (gift from piperlime)

Street Style // Julia

one of my favorite stylistas in kansas city:

julia is spot on (as usual) in a simple black frock,

a bold statement necklace,

and super-strappy flats. 
(also see her here, at the same spot last year!)

at hemline's ELEMENTS

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Street Style // Just Peachy

drapey sleeves in pretty peach

plus metallic accessories

=

perfection

at hemline's ELEMENTS

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Street Style // Jade

not sure if the stones in her necklace are really jade

but i'm digging the way they go

with the detail on her little woven wedge

at hemline's ELEMENTS

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Street Style // Mad for Mod

LOVE the modern look of this outfit

and MUST HAVE

those architectural heels

at hemline's ELEMENTS

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