Concrete Catwalk // Lace Frock

i wore this outfit to a rooftop party last week
that showcased beautiful views of our downtown skyline,
and i knew i wanted to look just a breezy as i felt.

the extra layer helped me stay the perfect temp
(though i can't imagine an extra layer on a warm day like today!)
and i think the vintage necklace and neon lips
kept the monochromatic pieces from looking too drab.

dress - forever21 (ages ago!)
necklace - nana's
dress/housecoat - the spice rack
sandals - target
handbag - vintage, thrifted
rings - nana's
bracelet - charming charlie's

Concrete Catwalk // Cropped

one of my all-time favorite vintage finds,

this cropped blouse was just begging to be paired with some boyfriend jeans,

and pair of sky-high platforms.

a little different from the super feminine,

extra-dose-of-floral from the last time i wore it, no?

top - rock candy vintage

jeans, handbag & ring - j. crew

bracelet - charming charlie

platforms - jessica simpson

One Piece, Three Ways // mint Dress

i've been doing a little [browser] window shopping over the last few days,

and noticed that i keep going back to this pretty little mint-colored dress from lulu's.

although i'm not really in the market for a new dress, i thought it would be fun

to whip up a few outfits to see if i could come up with some unique combos,

and so now i'm sharing them with you!

client meeting by concretecatwalk featuring gold jewelry

date night by concretecatwalk featuring beige handbags

road trip by concretecatwalk

as a personal stylist, and someone who loves to get a lot of wear out of my own clothes,

one of the first things i think about when considering a new piece is:

"does it fill a current hole in the wardrobe?" 

or 

"can it be worn in many different ways for different occasions?"

i think this dress answers a resounding "YES" to both questions

and could definitely be the base piece to lots of different outfit options.

i'd love to know: which look is your favorite?

*all the items in each set are from the lovely lulu's who are a sponsor of TCC*

if you are interested in more info about sponsorship, please feel free to email me

and i'd be happy to send along a media kit and details 

about the summer rates still available!

i love working with fellow independent and like-minded businesses 

and would love to help increase your visibility and consumer interaction!

Concrete Catwalk // Self-made Maxi

it's true. i made this maxi skirt all by myself.

it's got all kinds of little wrinkles and snags (and i decided to leave the hem undone)

because this fabric is really hard to sew, but i still love it just the same!

also, if you follow me on twitter, 

you might have seen that i ordered a few new pairs of shoes recently,

(my first purchases in a QUITE a while) and these are one of them!

do you like? i had been looking for some orange summer-y shoes for forever,

and i think these fit the bill perfectly!

tank top - tj maxx

belt - vintage, thrifted

bracelets - aldo, charming charlie

skirt - self made

handbag - j. crew

wedges - libby story

As Seen On // Employee Lounge

casa de concrete catwalk can't take any credit for the photos from today's post...

they're from the gals over at employee lounge, another great local KC blog

that features excellent service industry professionals,
highlights our amazing restaurant/bar scene

and encourages discussion about how to make our city a better place to live.

the girls behind EL (linh and tina) and i are going to be collaborating
on some fun upcoming projects, and to welcome me to "the lounge",
we got together to snap some outfit shots and to do a brief interview together.

pop over to their site to see more great outfit photos!
plus you can read about my specialty dish that i'll make when you come over,
along with the quirky "secret stash" i bring with me when i travel!

speaking of traveling:i booked THREE major plane flights yesterday
(southwest was having a huge sale)
and i can't wait for a summer/fall filled with trips for both fun & work!
...more on that later!

have a great weekend!

flower - charlotte russe (seen in one of my fave outfits here)
top - thrifted
pants - seaside boutique in cassis, france
necklace - garage sale
bracelets - clothing swap, j. crew
watches - my own & thrifted
ring - j. crew
heels - steve madden via tj maxx
straw bag - thrifted

Concrete Catwalk // Repeat Peach

i've worn this outfit something like 4 times already this summer

and just finally got a chance to take photos.

people always ask me if i ever re-wear an outfit,

and the answer is YES!

if i love it, i wear it as much as i want.

:)

silk top, necklace, sandals & handbag - j. crew

shorts - forever21

bracelets - vintage & francesca's

Concrete Catwalk // Plan B

we went to a rehearsal dinner on friday night

and this was one of those times where i had an enTIREly different outfit planned

but it ended up not looking right when i put it on 20 mins before we had to go.

hate it when that happens!

i ended up reaching for a tried and true favorite that i knew would work

and added some neutral accessories and a simple hairstyle.

(also had to grab some doubled sided tape for that neckline!)

sometimes it's nice to have a few "plan b's" standing by in your closet, you know?

dress - francesca's

necklace & belt - j. crew

rings & bracelet - nana's

booties - fergie, endless.com

Concrete Catwalk // Blues & Bows

 happy monday, sugarpots!

i've got a busy day lined up, and TONS of scarf swap coordinating to do,

(we had over 150 people sign up - awesome!)

so let's get right to it...

i wore the outfit you see above for a VERY full day of work on saturday,

(styling a photoshoot of a family being featured in the august issue of money magazine)

and i knew it was going to have to get me through 6 hrs in the car & at least 8 hrs on my feet,

while still keeping me cool and looking somewhat put together.

a sometimes tricky balance to achieve, i've found!

(if you happen to like the blouse, 

it's currently for sale in my shop!!!) 
*update: sold this morning! here is another that is similar!*

also, i wanted to show you my new ring! (2nd photo)

g came home with it for me last week, and it's my new FAVE.

love having a husband that knows my taste perfectly...

thanks, sweetheart! :)

 

top - vintage, the spice rack

scarf - vintage, thrifted

cropped cargos - j. crew

heels - target

handbag - j. crew

bracelets - francesca's, j. crew, clothing swap