fashion

Kat’s Closet – The Teal Deal.

I like doing things opposite of what the rest of the world is doing at that time. And I guess my driving course through life allows me to do just that. So, on a Wednesday morning I conquered the errands, shmerrands list. Checkmark.

Boogied through the city in my teal jeans which have been a go-to this summer. And my sling-back geeky shoes. I’ve got mixed reactions to them but they’re worn in from city commuting to movie nights to pairing them with sweatpants in the cottage air. I believe in wearing whatever YOU love. Don’t worry about the top trends list. A friend posted the following quote on twitter that I just adore:

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn.” -Gore Vidal

The real deal. -k

Tank- Aritzia
Jeans- Urban Outfitters
Shoes- G.H Bass & Co.
Purse- Urban Outfitters (Borrowed from Mom)

Kat’s Closet – Manic Monday Mode

Happy Monday, campers!

Late nights and early mornings seem to be the theme of my summer daze. Last night a text rang “Let’s go to the movies” and I said okay. I ended up at the theatre to see “The Campaign”. All I have to say is 1. Will Ferrell is definitely back on his game and 2. The dinner table scene. … From there it was an evening of good company and conversation that travelled from Ossington to College to watching the sky light up on my balcony. Chatty Kathy.

When your latest nights are your greatest nights the pillow tends to hold onto you for a wee bit longer. So when I don’t have a lot of time to put myself together I always choose one colour and dress it head to toe. Today it was white. And a messy bun. And kicks to motor around the city. And bright lips to distract from the well earned circles under my eyes. -k

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Blazer – Forever 21
T-Shirt – H&M Men
Jeans – Madewell
Shoes – Converse
Lipstick – ‘Lady Danger’ MAC

Kat’s Closet – Headscarf and Heels

When I let the cat out of the bag about this blog journey, many people splashed out the, “You’re going to post your outfits, right?”. So, welcome to Kat’s Closet. One of my ‘moment to myself’ weaknesses is getting caught up in fashion blogs online. So let’s see if I’ve absorbed anything from my surfing…

The headscarf has been my go-to this summer. Dressed up, dressed down, beach hair, gym hair, need to go out and no time to do your hair; it works for all of the above.

Last night it was a little Burrrronto in the city! But I have to admit, the next season is my favourite when it comes to dressing your own mannequin. I headed to the village for a beer with some good, good people who I hadn’t seen in a minute. I’m all about mixing dressed up/dressed down pieces. -k

Sweater- Zara
Shorts- Joe Fresh that I sliced up myself because I wasn’t wearing them and voila!
Shoes- Aldo
Headscarf- American Apparel
Lipstick- ‘Lady Danger’ MAC – it’s my absolute favourite!

Expose Yourself. Your Real Self.

Hi, I’m Tom. Who the hell are you?

“So, how would you describe your style, Kat?”, sing songs in my head from a recent conversation with a friend debating next steps.

There was a time walking down the runway of life where I was almost fighting my tomboy tendencies; unsure of their sudden slap in the face appearance. Standing in front of you I’m 5’8 inches of no doubt about it female that I am confident yet protective of for the majority of my everyday minutes. The reality is that I work in a squeamish industry where the moment you walk through a door can decide your destiny. Yes, my hair blows in the wind, my heels click down the pavement and I look forward to getting a little spicy on a friday night. But lately I’ve traded in my six inch spikes for a flat madden boot and taken all shades of pink out of my tickle trunk because they make me puke in my mouth a bit. I understand that with maturity and other influences ones style goes through a roller coaster of changes. Trust me, I have done the victoria beckham bob and bebe bustiers. But what are these other influences? My brain has been storming and has come up with the following:

environment. I live in the big city. Trends. Fashion. Sports. In. Out.
social network. Can I borrow that top, friend? I want one now.
finding oneself. I believe your guts come out in your style.
creative hub. I am a creative nerd. I am passionate about dressing my own mannequin.
confidence. Try something new. Bolder. Out of the ordinary.
rebel without a cause. I don’t care what you think.

Now why would I use the tomboy stereotype? I have been called out lately for my vocabulary including frequent bouts of dude, ya man and bleepin’ dope. I accessorize my dress with a toque instead of Tiffany’s. My last couple purchases were from the men’s department at H&M. Guys. Yes, alot of my friends are guys. And in the moment I don’t mind at all because it’s where I feel the most me.

You create your outside from the truth within. And as you mold as a human, especially through your sensitive teens and twenties, you display those strengths on your drawing board. There are those pictures that you can’t quite creatively finish, some with eraser marks like wrinkles in your white dress shirt and the one that you rest proudly on your mantel hoping that someone will call it beautiful. So if I associate tomboy tendencies with a mirrored verb I get comfortable, cool, relaxed, simple, honest, confident, low maintenance, humble, wild and free. I will use this observation within my framework because I’m actually kind of excited that I haven’t yet found all of me. -k