Casual gypsy witchy jams

I'd wear these jams walking around town, you know, being all cool and shit. Casual and comfy, yet still a bit dark. Also, on the lipstick note, I've been into wearing just a light layer of mascara and nothing else on my eyes with dark, dark lips like these from cruelty-free and vegan Brija Cosmetics. Werk.

Eileen Fisher High/Low Linen Shirt Dress - Bloomingdales

Screening is Believing Bootie - ModCloth

Syntax Organic Lipstick - Brija Cosmetics

Crystallized Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Bohemian Witchy Necklace - Etsy seller TheGypsyFawn

Women's Merona® Timeless Collection Large Hobo Handbag in Gold Dust - Target

p.s. SOMEONE PLEASE BUY ME THIS NECKLACE

Cruelty Free Summer Sandals

It's officially time for summer sandals here in the Nation's Capital. Today was so humid outside, as I walked across the mall from Smithsonian Affiliations in L'Enfant Plaza to a meeting at The National Museum of the American Indian my hair curled. Literally. The humidity curled my hair in a 15 minute walk. Fun times. 

Not only did my walk end in curly hair, it also ended in swollen, sticky feet. Gross, I know, but swampy humidity is a fact of life here in DC. Fear not my fashion forward friends! That just means it's time for NEW SHOES! Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! Something with a little more room to breeeeeath. All nine of these sandals are from ModCloth and best of all they are all Cruelty Free!! Long live sweet baby cows!

From Top to Toe Flat  |  Walk Around the Colorblock Sandal  |  Twist It Up Flat
Dreaming on the Dock Sandal  |  Boardwalk Lemonade Sandal  |  Prancing Through the Petals Sandal
Oh Strappy Day Flat  |  Prance in the Park Flat  |  Impromptu Date Sandal

Do you like any of these? Which is your favorite? Tweet at me and let me know! 

Poise and Click Dress

Poise and Click Dress

So here's a little slice of adorable. Because I love cameras, fall colors, AND flattering silhouettes. BOOM. Plus you can pair this baby up with so many different pairs of tights and boots. DOUBLE BOOM. Don't ask questions, just buy it.

Quotation: 525 America Sweater Dress

Quotation: 525 America Sweater Dress - Collar

As summer comes closer and closer to a close, I am beginning to pine for all things fall. Sweater dresses for instance. I mean really, who doesn't love a sweater dress? They are comfy and warm and easy to dress up for work and down for the weekend. This one in particular I can see being super versatile. The black and gray combo is perfect for fall and winter, and can be so simply accessorized. You can wear it with silver or gold or color or neutrals.

You know me, I'd pair it with some BRIGHT tights and chunky wedges and maybe an over the top brooch. 

Chic Silhouette Pin

 

I love a good brooch, don't you? They are such an underutilized accessory these days. I especially like that this Chic Silhouette Pin via Modcloth is not your standard rhinestone encrusted bauble. And at $16.99 it is a steal, sure to add a little kick to any blazer, blouse, or scarf. 

Life is a Maize Dress

Life is a Maize by today-i-want featuring low heel boots

For me autumn is all about layers. You can still wear your favorite summertime dresses, just pair them up with some knee high boots and thick socks to stockings to keep your legs warm and a nice big cardigan to wrap yourself up in should you catch a chill.

Do you wear your summer dresses in the fall? How do you keep warm? 

Vintage Yellow Dress

How long has it been since I did a vintage post? Decidedly too long. So here you are!

I was over on etsy checking out things to inspire me for autumn and halloween and came across this jewel. It's gorgeous, is it not? 

Vintage 1950's yellow dress via etsy

Dior Cat's Eye Sunglasses via Nordstrom

Spring Street Design Group Resin & Metal Necklace via Nordstrom

Matiko 'Camden' Pump via Nordstrom

Earthen Rose Bag via ModCloth

Dress for Autumn

Autumn Lady by today-i-want featuring a choker necklace

This crisp autumn morning, I found myself absolutely unable to get out of bed. The chilly morning air blowing through my windows had me all snuggled up under my blankets. It didn't help much that Audrey Super Kitty was curled up on my chest, she's quite the cuddle muffin. I dozed in and out of some sweet light dreams of my favorite season and my favorite designers. Happy Autumn Dearhearts!

Old Navy Rockstar Jeans

I love a good colored skinny jean (read more about my love affair HERE). Lucky for me the colored jean trend is still rockin' and my friends at Old Navy are pumping out the seasonal colors in their Rockstar Jean. I recently bought some of the nice new hues for fall which unfortunately were just too short for my long legs (sadly not all the colors are available in tall), but to anyone of average height, I highly recommend them. Affordable price point, wide color selection (I love the Purple Sage and Heliotrope in particular), and totally comfortable. Comfort is relative I suppose, I love mine tight (!!!) but if you don't, definitely swing by one of their shops to try some or order a few different sizes online. I've heard from other bloggers they've sized up one or two for a more comfy fit. 

Also, in case you missed it, check out Kat of Ginger Adorned's DIY Polka Dot Jean tutorial using the Old Navy Rockstar Jeans.

Layered Dahlia Top via Anthropologie

Spiewak Beekman Pea Coat via Piperlime

Kendra Scott Dani Ring Boardwalk/Tigers Eye via Zappos

The Rockstar Super Skinny Jean in Honeycomb via Old Navy

Swathe Your Step Wedge via ModCloth

Cat Sweater

This is dedicated to all the crazy cat ladies out there. I won't call you out... Just kidding, I'm totally calling you out: @_michsi_ @glam__slam @kristennichols @tulleandboots @glennavonhenna

I am kind of freaking out over the Pick Up the Cent bank, the Cat Ears Ring, and (obviously!) the Charlotte Olympia Kitty Embroidery Loafers. If you can't afford the hef-hef-hefty price tag on Charlotte's loafers, the black pair is a knock off for 1/25th the price. That's quite the discount! I can't speak on their quality, but it looks as though all the reviews are positive.

Are you a #crazycatlady? Follow me on instagram! Let's be crazy cat lady bff's!

ASOS Cat Jumper (Sweater)
Get in Fe-line Mug - Great for herbal, white, or green teas that need to steep covered.
A Wear Cat Jacquard cardigan
Pick Up the Cent Bank (My Fave!)
Charlotte Olympia Kitty Embroidered Loafers
ASOS Cat Ears Ring
Paris Black Suedette Cat Face Ballet Shoes

Mod Neon

Two of my favorite things, mod shift dresses and neon anything! 

Geometric Chic.

Mod Around the Corner Dress

Hit the Dance Floor-escent Clutch

Cube as Can Be Earrings

So Choice Wedge

The Shape of Things Bracelet

Apples McGee

Sometimes you're just minding your own business sitting on the steps with your iPad playing M.A.M.C. when your husband comes out with a camera and says, 

"You're cute. Let's take pictures."

Reaaaaaadyyyyyyy GO!

Bar III Sleeveless Sweetheart Apple Printed Dress via Macys (Virginia)

Black & White Chickadee Necklace via ModCloth (web) *similar*

Apple Print Belt via ModCloth (web) *similar*

Black Cocktail Ring via Forever21 (web) *similar*

iPad Book Case c/o FourCornerStore

BCBGeneration 'Carete' Wedges c/o Piperlime

Fun fact: This apple print belt was the first thing I ever purchased at Modcloth... 

Many many many many years ago!

Happy Monday!

Vintage Red Plaid

How freakin adorable is this vintage dress!? Love the cinched waist and bow tied sleeves. Plus it's my size (bonus!) Pair it up with a cutesy hair tie some bright giant wedges and quirky glasses. Lest we not forget the always important sweet little girlish necklace and seriously... this outfit is me to a T! 

Vintage 50s Dress Red & White Cotton Plaid via Metroretrovintage

Through the Wire Headband in Red via ModCloth

Spruce Up Your Studies Sunglasses via ModCloth

Qupid Finder 69 Mustard Velvet Sculpted Peep Toe Wedges via Lulu's

Cat Live Without Necklace via ModCloth

Hearts and Cats

This ensemble ranks a 10 on the cute-o-meter. Love hearts and cats!

Des Colores Top in Rouge

Heart to Art Skirt

Cat Eye Cutie Sunglasses

Cat Get Enough Bracelet

Makes Me Blush Wedge

Packed With Personality Bag in Cat

Drifting Dunes Dress

In typical DC fashion, in just a matter of a few days we went from chilly springtime to full on summer. Time to pull out those floaty dresses and short shorts, today is gonna be 90 degrees!! Don't forget to stay hydrated and slap on some sunscreen! Speaking of sunscreen, I love maxi dresses for summer, much less area to have to apply sunscreen and your legs wont stick to chair like in shorts or a mini (isn't that just the worst?)

Drifting Dunes Dress

Feeling So Butterfly Sunglasses

Rivaling Style Necklace

Let's Twist Sandal

Home Sweet Hoboken Bag

Gazing Through Glass Skirt

I think until the end of time I will always be a sucker for a tie-neck blouse. For ever and ever and ever. And ever. Not only does this adorable blouse from Modcloth have a tie-neck, it also has 3/4 length sleeves! Blouse perfection.

Des Colores Top in Rouge

One Things for Shear Bracelet

Just in Case Bag

Gazing Through Glass Skirt

In Line for a Latte Flat

6 brights, As you wish GVH

6 bright tights; Part 2 of GVH's styling request. 

Okay really, it is the request, but I wanted to show her some patterns too, 

hence yesterdays post... Anywhay...

GVH wanted some suggestions on bright tights to go with this uber cute ModCloth dress. With a dress as darling as this, it's hard to go wrong. All 6 colors are from American Apparel. Now normally my go to for tights would be We Love Colors, but in a pinch, when you don't have time to wait for the mail, American Apparel is a great resource. The tights are a good quality, the color range is pretty wide, and the price is reasonable (in relation to the quality). 

A-maizing Harvest Dress

Poppy Opaque Pantyhose

Soft Red Opaque Pantyhose

Emerald Opaque Pantyhose

Golden Poppy Opaque Pantyhose

Burnt Sienna Opaque Pantyhose

Dark Teal Opaque Pantyhose

Which color is your favorite? 

I want them all of course, but seem to be leaning toward the softer look of the Burnt Sienna.

2 prints, As you wish GVH!

Stylist TKP (tall-katie-petix, it's a thing...) comin' at you from the request lines! 

One of my favorite gingers (hi GVH!) in the whole wide world asked me to help her with styling this adorable dress from ModCloth for a wedding. With a dress as cute as this, it was a breeze. Here are my first 2 options, both utilizing tights with prints...

A-maizing Harvest Dress

Penny-Farthing for Your Thoughts Neckalce

Because You Can Bag

Strands of Springtime Tights

Discover Your Niche Heel

A-maizing Harvest Dress

Hoot Couture Necklace

Eggplant for Every Occasion Bag

Grey Peacock Feather Tights

Trip to the Tropics Heel

Tomorrow I'll tackle some bright solid tights.

Also just a reminder, I love hearing from you! I am happy to take all sorts of requests and put my spin on them. You can always feel free to email me (katie@today-i-want.com) or tweet at me (@katiepetix)! 

It's SO shiny!

Sparkles!!!! 

Glitter!!!!

It's SO shiny!!!!

Fab-fetti Heel

Struck Silver Headband

Shine Bright, Shine Far Clutch

Cutie Stardust Boot

Glitter Bug Heel

Dash of Dazzle Belt

A little birdie told me

A Little Birdie told me that this just may be the sweetest cardigan ever.

Okay, not really, but that doesn't change the fact that it's super sweet.

Happy Travels Dress

Bold Beauty Earrings

Hello Birdie Cardigan in Grey

Cutout Cookie Wedge

Lemon Square Deal Handbag