The SophistiKate
My name is Kate and I am a college freshman from California. I love fashion and with my own style I strive for a classic, preppy and elegant look. This is my contribution to the many fashion blogs out there. Hope you enjoy! Other places to find me: http://pinterest.com/katiewithana/# https://twitter.com/The_Sophistikat
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
A Pink Kind of Day
Shirt: Anthropologie, Jeans: Joes Jeans, Shoes: Gap, Necklace: Francessas, Bag: Tory Burch
I have been craving a pink cross body bag for some time now, but I could never find the right one. But while shopping online a few weeks ago I found this cute Tory Burch clutch at Neiman Marcus. Although it isn't big enough for my wallet, it's timeless and classic. I love the pink color because it's the perfect blush color. Not too pink and not to white. I wore this outfit for a shopping day with my mom a few days ago and although it is pretty simple I thought it was the perfect outfit to show off my new favorite bag!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Pastel Garden
Shirt: Urban Outfitters, Pants: Anthropologie, Wedges: Shoemint, Bag: Coach, Sunnies: Ray-Ban
My dad and brother built my mom this garden house a few years ago
and I've always loved it. To be completely honest I'm not really sure what its
purpose is but it's decorated really cute! While wondering around the yard
yesterday I stumbled across the garden house and thought it would be a perfect
setting for my next post.
As for my outfit, colored pants may be a thing of the past but I’m
bringing them back with this outfit. I love the color of these cropped skinny’s
and the white crocheted detail overlapping the pants adds an interesting take
to an otherwise simple outfit. I snagged these sky-high wedges on shoemint a few weeks ago in
an effect to copy Gal Meets Glam. I am pretty much obsessed with her blog and
although I don’t think I sport them as well as she does, I am definitely excited
about my new purchase.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Summer Stripes
Shirt: Anthropolgie, Shorts: American Eagle (Old), Shoes: Tory Burch, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Sunnies: Ray-Ban, Tumbler: Etsy
So it's been a while. And by a while I mean like… 5 months. I just
got back from school and I'm home for the summer. I've been thinking about my blog
for months and how much I have wanted to start it up again. Not that I ever
really stopped. I started this blog over my three-week winter break intending
to continue with it when I got back to school and obviously that didn't happen.
In January I joined a sorority and between that, school and friends my
priorities shifted a little which I wish wasn't the case. But I'm back and
ready for a summer on the blog! I also took somewhat of a sabbatical because I
wasn't completely pleased with the outfits I was producing on my blog. I have
been following style blogs for years and when I started my own I expected mine to
measure up to the likes of Gal Meets Glam
or Pink Peonies, which of course is
incredibly unrealistic right out of the gate. So I've decided to come back down
to earth and realize that Rome wasn't built in a day. Just because my blog
isn't where I want it to be today doesn't mean it won't ever get there. So I'm
using this summer to find my inner blogger if you will. So come along for the
journey, won't you?!
My outfit isn't anything too fancy today. This is what I would wear
on a typical summer day. This will be my third summer in my go-to denim shorts
(might be time to retire these babies) but I still love them! I'm a proud new
owner of these ray-ban wayfarers purchased with my first paycheck at my summer
job! It's safe to say they are my new pride and joy. To top off my simple
ensemble I have my favorite monogram tumbler from Etsy. Not only does it
complete my outfit ever so well, it will also keep me hydrated and stylish all
summer long. The only thing this outfit is missing is a fabulous sun kissed
tan.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Blues and Browns
Shirt: Target, Skirt: Zara, Jacket: Jcrew, Scarf: Marine Layer, Shoes: Tory Burch, Bag: Coach, Headband: Jcrew
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
A Touch of Spring
Dress: Urban Outfitters, Sweater: Madewell, Scarf: Anthropolgies, Shoes: Tory Burch, Bag: Vintage (borrowed from mom)
In the midst of this cold holiday weekend, there was a touch of sunlight! So I thought while I was home for the weekend I would whip out the only dress I packed. My blue knit sweater kept me nice and warm but this January weather was so surprising you would think it was spring already. These pink jelly Tory Burch flats were a weekend purchase (thanks mom!) that I had been eyeing for months. They will provide a great pop of color for the remainder of winter and then carry me right into spring. Since I packed in my small weekender bag for my weekend home, I didn't have a lot of space. So I had to leave out a few essentials, a purse being one of them. But my mother was nice enough to allow me to rummage through her closet until I found this timeless black cross body. She wasn't sure what brand it was but if you don't look too close, you would think it was a vintage Chanel.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Recruitment Day 5: Bid Day
Like preference
day, I was so nervous and excited for bid day that I forgot to take pictures of
my outfit. Although my outfit wasn’t anything to write home about, I included a
few photos taken in front of my new home with my new sisters! Bid day was the
same day as preference morning. After we all had made our final preferences and
chosen the sorority we wanted to join, we waited in anticipation for the bid day
festivities a few hours later. We received our bids (the invitation to join the
sorority), met out new sisters and took many memorable photos. It was an
emotional process but I wouldn’t change anything about it. I pledged Kappa
Alpha Theta and in a little less than a month I will be initiated and become an
official active member!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Recruitment Day 4: Preference Morning
Dress: Urban
Outfitters, Sweater: Jcrew, Heels: Jcrew
After two long
days of recruitment I was definitely ready for preference morning. This is the
day when you choose your last two houses to visit and eventually make your
final selection. The attire for preference morning was a “Sunday brunch” or
“meeting your boyfriends parents” look. I was so nervous for preference morning
that I forgot to take pictures of my outfit beforehand. So I snapped a few
informal pictures and included this shot of me taken from a group photo. I
based my outfit around these pink jcrew heels. I went for neutral colors on top
to showcase my bright girly shoes! My lace ivory dress and my sequin grey
sweater add something special to my simple outfit. Although my outfit was
understated, it was by far my favorite one of recruitment. I really felt like
myself in this outfit and I think both of the sororities I visited while
wearing it, got to see the real me!
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