Concrete Catwalk // Peggings

 

this outfit was inspired by a post i saw on one of my daily reads

and i kind of love the way the bright pink

offsets the navy and the other neutral pieces of the look. 

also, you may or may not be familiar with jeggings, 

but do you know about PEGGINGS?

no?!

(that might because i just made them up)

the pair i have on above can only be described as such...

the perfect combo of leggings and pants.

peggings.

blouse & coat - vintage, thrifted

peggings - j. crew

belt - j. crew

ring - etsy

wedge booties - charlotte russe

Style Spice // Pink & Red

here it is, folks!
episode 5 of style spice, featuring tips on how to work
pink and red into your look, without looking like cupid's muse.
:) 

cute * cute * cute


many of the pieces that you see me wearing can be found at the spice rack
(red bow tie top, stripey dress, and many other great options!)

if you love it, please share it with your friends
and be sure to subscribe to TCC TV so you never miss an episode!!!

*for product information for the outfits seen in the video,
visit my polyvore page
and see where you can purchase the items for your very own!*

Concrete Catwalk // Pink & Red

i've been wearing pink & red a WHOLE lot over the past week

(you'll see why tomorrow!)

but this is definitely my favorite look of them all.

i wore this outfit to a dinner party last thursday

hosted by kelly laplante (from standard mag) and david jimenez.

they invited a handful of local KC folks

to discuss the upcoming trends and innovations

across numerous creative industries.

speaking with the other guests 

and sharing our ideas and concepts with each other was so fun,

and i left feeling excited and inspired.

back to the clothes at hand:

this post is a perfect segue to tomorrow's special saturday feature

when i'll be posting the 5th episode of style spice.

can you guess what the theme is??? ;) 

blouse - vintage, thrifted

necklace - j. crew (pressie from g)

skirt - H&M

tights - j. crew

heels - aldo

leopard coat - vintage, boomerangs

As Seen On // Ink Magazine

for the past three weeks, local publication INK magazine 

has been doing a series about "the new workaholic"

and this week, the story was about one of my FAVorite parts 

of owning my own business: personal branding.

i feel so strongly about the subject, and i was honored 

to be featured alongside some truly great design and marketing minds of KC.

check out the article here, and see my mentions under numbers 4 & 10. 

i'd love to know your thoughts on the topic...

how do you try to portray yourself as it relates to your work or business?

have you ever googled yourself? 

what tips or advice do you have when it comes to creating a professional, yet engaging image?

Concrete Catwalk // Work Boots

sometimes these boots make me feel i look a little like a construction worker.

who wears fur vests.

and polka dots.

and lipstick and jewels.

ok, so maybe not.

vest - vintage, rock 'n rose in PDX

blouse - vintage, thrifted

necklace & belt - j. crew

jeans - forever21

boots - asos

DIY // Scalloped Skirt

 when i originally posted the this outfit photo, 

i had several people ask if i had step-by-step instructions that i could share, 

but when i made the skirt, i didn't think that far ahead!
(silly me!!)

not to worry though - thrift stores always have an abundance of leather skirts,

and even better news?

i found a diy on sweet amanda's blog that pretty much walks you through 

the exact same steps that i used to make my little creation.

 photo and tutorial from here's looking at me kid

she used wool shorts for hers, which i think is REALLY cute

and i just might have to try that next!

let me know if you have any questions about the process because i'd be happy to try and help...

happy crafting, my dears!

Concrete Catwalk // Lace, Ruffles & Bows

i loved using all of the girly elements of this look

(piled on top of something that would have looked totally different)

to tone down the see-through-lace and over-the-knee black boots.

another thing: i was feeling a little under the weather

but it always amazes me how much better you feel

when you spend a few minutes primping and playing with accessories.

...plus it never hurts to take a break from life to sneak up to manifesto

to share some yummy drinks + dessert with dear friends.

:)

headband - UO

lace blouse - vintage, thrifted

cape - anthropologie

scarf - pressie from seattle! (LOVE YOU JKLR!)

gloves - j. crew

pixie pants - j. crew

boots - report from piperlime

As Seen On // I-ELLA Insider

 look, mom, i'm on the front page! :)

woohoo! fun news today! 

have you heard of i-ella yet?  it's an amazing shopping community that i'm so excited to be a part of!

i-ella makes it easy for you to share your closet with other fashion savvy people around the country. whether you’re looking to buy a great pair of black pumps, or trying to sell your old lacroix cocktail dress, they take the stress out of shopping, selling & swapping online. 

i recently did an interview with them for their "insider's closet", and i have several of my own items available for purchase on their site (with many more on their way)!

use the invite code: CONCRETECATWALK to join and i'll see you there!

Concrete Catwalk // Grab Your Ice Picks

this was the perfect outfit for tromping around in the snow

on a busy day i had last week:

shopping with a client, press check for business cards,

new client meeting, birthday happy hour

(that turned into all-night birthday celebration)

i felt comfortable and warm, and above all...

those darn boots make the best ice picks.

hat - vintage, etsy

necklace & skirt - vintage, thrifted

tights & long sleeve t - j. crew

sweater cape - old navy

boots - piperlime

Concrete Catwalk // Pinstripes

running out to a fun meeting with my friend, mel

for the 2011 fashion for a cause event

i threw on jeans and a tank (how easy is that!?)

added a chic vintage blazer and a few accessories, aaaaaaaand

DONE.

hat - urban outfitters

earrings - early jewelry

necklace & jeans - j. crew

blazer - vintage, thrifted (YSL!)

booties - steve madden

clutch - vintage, thrifted

Concrete Catwalk // Chevron

a very bundled outfit, for a very cold day.

when i left the house, i actually threw on my

ginormous "snow leopard" coat

and all of a sudden i was perfectly toasty.

hat - j. crew (thrifted)

scarf - j. crew

tie-neck blouse - vintage, thrifted

suede blazer - vintage, thrifted

pixie pants - j. crew

boots - vintage, ebay

gloves - donna's dress shop

Golden Globes Red Carpet Faves

natalie portman - love me some pink & red (more about that later) 

and baby bumps on the red carpet are just plain cute.  

many people were tweeting last night about how much they disliked this dress, 

but i thought it had just the right amount of kitsch. 

i loved that it said "i don't take myself (or my dress) too seriously."

sandra bullock - loved the grecian-style drapeyness of this blush colored piece.

the dress is just perfect.  very mixed reviews on her hair (mainly in regards to her bangs)

but i couldn't decide all night whether i liked it or not.

looks pretty in this picture, so i'll officially say, "LIKE."

emma stone - i have to admit that this isn't the best photo of emma's ensemble,

and i'm even hesitant to post it, but i thought the live shots of her looked great.

the color of the dress looked much less "skin colored" on TV.

i love the minimalistic lines of the dress and bag & i thought her new hair looked striking.

kyra sedgwick - i LOVED this look, and it might be the one that i would have chosen for myself.

poppy orange with turquoise/gold accessories and a chic, pulled back hairstyle.

the one thing i might have changed was removing that little triangle of fabric at the neckline.

did anyone catch a peek of her shoes? 

i see a little bit of gold sticking out but couldn't find any photos.

january jones - another look with VERY mixed reviews. 

i saw someone post that they thought all she needed to complete the look 

was a pair of lucite heels, but i thought that was a little harsh.

the dress definitely shows a lot of skin, but it seems like her hair/makeup

make the look "old hollywood with a modern edge."

that said, if i were the stylist, i probably would have tried 

to put that dress on someone with a smaller chest.

anne hathaway - girl is getting RAVE reviews.  
could it be because the Z.O.E. herself has made anne her muse? 
my first thought was that this doesn't seem like something 
anne would have picked out for herself, but that's because she obviously didn't.  
i typically like to see her in dresses that are a little softer 
because she has such strong features, but all in all: i LOVE this dress.

there you have it folks, just a few of my faves...
did you watch last night? which looks did you love and which did you hate?
would love to hear your commentary!

*photos via people.com

Concrete Catwalk // Hooded

this coat is definitely one of my favorite recent thrifting finds...

the trim is some of the prettiest (and softest) fur that i have ever seen,

it is just the right length,

and who doesn't love a cozy hood?

also, can you tell that leggings are a MAJOR staple of mine in the winter?

i'm honestly still on the hunt for the "best" pair.

where do you find yours? 

i'd love to know because i'm in desperate need of a few new pairs!

sweater & coat - vintage, thrifted

leggings - j. crew

boots - nine west from piperlime

handbag - betsey johnson

On-Air // New Year, New You

set your DVRs!

(don't worry i'll try not to make that face.)

i'll be on FOX4 news this weekend 
talking about fun trends that can freshen your look for the new year

sunday morning between 7:45-8:00am!
oh my gosh, i know, it's early.

pour yourself a strong cup of joe and check it out!

*see past news segments on our youtube channel, TCC TV,
or by clicking on the "as seen on" tab underneath the blog header!*

STAY TUNED FOR AN OUTFIT POST LATER TODAY!

xoxo

Concrete Catwalk // Business Brights

i got in my car to head to a [creative] business meeting last week

and on my way there, i looked down and thought

"i cannot believe i am wearing bright red jeans 

and a floral corset... to a meeting."

somehow, the granny sweater and ladylike heels

seemed to balance it out a bit.

(?)

earrings & necklace - vintage, garage sales

corset - forever21

cardigan - vintage, thrifted

jeans - zara (france)

belt - stolen from my (very skinny) husband

alligator heels - an antique store in prescott, az ($2!)