Stand Out From The Crowd

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

It's true, the 90s habit of tying your jacket around your waist favored by moms and tourists everywhere, is back...but this time in style.  
The neat thing about this trend is that it's a super easy and casual alternative to a belt if you want to cinch your waist, which is perfect for tunics or flowey tops. You just need to make sure to keep the edge and some major stye alive in order to avoid looking like a goofy amusement park goer. 
If you're going to tie an article of clothing around your waist, you should make sure that there's some edge to the rest of your outfit. Cue statement metal accessories and a pair of killer sling-backs. 
Keep the rest of your outfit simple and chic. Avoid bright colors paired with loud patterns. Save the Hawaiian print for Disney World. 
Leather leggings make a simple look like this stand out. You want to add as many different textures as you can, and leather paired with denim and cotton is an effortless spring combination. 
I Spy...Dick Tracy
Photos by Dan Harper (thanks Dad)!
[tunic: Gap, leather leggings: Forever21, slingback booties: H&M, chambray button-down: Madewell, necklace: Madewell, bangles: Alex & Ani, earrings: Francesca's, watch: Fossil, sunglasses: Anthropologie

I've never been one who enjoys blending in. In fact, I've learned that it doesn't take much to stand out and embrace your individuality. Take personal style for example, there's no better outlet for me to showcase my mood and spirit than through clothing. 

And I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes: 

"If you're lucky enough to be different, don't change to be the same." 
- Taylor Swift


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58 comments:

  1. love your shoes and your watch :)

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  2. Gorgeous!! I love the layering, and even though I love the look of a shirt tied at the waist, I'm still not sure I can pull it off.

    I also love your shoes. So cute!

    xo Jackie
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  3. Love ur shoes!!!
    i just discovered ur blog and of course i follow!! Perfect!!


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  4. Love the comfy cute look! You pull it off well -effortlessly cool!

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  5. Love the simplicity of this outfit with the gold accents!

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  6. you look amazing dear ! xx
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  7. The sweater around the waist totally works! You look gorgeous. So happy to find your blog for the first time this evening!

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  8. This outfit just oozes that effortless...tomboy chic...laid-back 90s coolness. The leather leggings look so fabulous on you Kat! And what a gnarly (going with the 90s theme here) background:)! You definitely stand out! Always embrace your wonderfully unique qualities! Love this look!

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  9. Love that necklace! Great photos btw <3

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  10. Great look! I love where you took these pictures, such an amazing background!

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  11. Cute photos, what a great mural! I really like your accessories!!

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  12. Perfect Sandals and perfect background for shooting <3

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  13. That background is so cool and looks so great!
    Loving it! You look so lovely in this outfit!
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  14. Wow you look great.
    Love your accessories.your arm candy is amazing
    Keep intouch
    Kisses

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  15. Oh my god, you are gorgeous! ♥
    And those photos are so awesome I love that background:)
    Christine G ♥

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  16. Wowwww
    You look stunning babe!!!
    I love the total outfit, It's so cool
    Kisses
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  17. First I must say how fantastic that painted wall is! So perfect for your simple chic outfit! Love that you made tying a shirt around your waist look so stylish, the is a great lesson for a lot of people who mess this trend up! The leather leggings are so gorgeous and add the perfect amount of edginess!

    Rebecca
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  18. Such a pretty outfit!

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  19. Love the simplicity of the outfit until you get to the shoes, which are gorgeous! Great look :)
    Jessica
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  20. I love it my dear!

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  21. hii you're beautiful, love your blog! following you now :)
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  22. Great look as usual!
    Love the bracelets!

    xx Karolina
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  23. Love this look, especially these cool boots. *__*
    Lovely greets Nessa

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  24. Love your shoes so much!

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  25. Great look Kathleen! like the booties <3 cool background!! Kisses.

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  26. Such a pretty outfit) like it!

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  27. Your look is so effortlessly cool! And you tips for how to wear an item tied around your waist are great! Love that quote by Taylor Swift!

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  28. You look stunning! Obsessed with those boots!

    <3 Shannon
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  29. Wow I am totally obsessed with the wall behind you! It is amazing and so colorful! The title of your post definitely lines up to the outfit and the location!
    I am also loving your outfit Kat! How smart of you to tie that shirt around your waist- it gives such a cool, laid back feeling to the outfit! And wow those shoes- they are perfect! :)

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  30. Sooo cool<3
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  31. such a fun background, you look fab!

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  32. Those shoes are so unique. I love them. Great pics.
    Bright and Shiny

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  33. I love your outfit! I love your blog and I have started following you with Bloglovin. If you ever have chance to look at my blog I would be delighted. Thanks!
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  34. Oh my, that graffiti on the wall looks simply amazing! I'd love to see it with my own eyes, someone did a great job there:) I also want to say that you look really cool, dear Kathleen! You can never go wrong with black&white, to my mind:)Thank You for sharing such a nice post!
    Wish you a blessed day ahead. keep in touch^)

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  35. I'm so jealous of your eye colour. And you are rocking this simple and casual outfit. Great shoes!

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  36. I love the mural background and you've got amazing eyes. Don't hide them behind the sunglasses.

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  37. You look adorable Kat. Simple but chic and I love your cute bracelets. You made me laugh with your first sentence! Favored by tourists and moms lol.

    xx Mira

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  38. Loving this… outstanding sense of style!
    kisses from Miami,
    Borka
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  39. Gorgeous photos as always. Love those shoes!

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  40. oh I absolutely love your shoes!:) amazing look!♥

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  41. I'm obsessed with those shoes! Love love love! :)

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  42. pretttty!
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  43. Haha yes very 90s, and I love how the chic simplicity of your look, contrasts with the back drop you chose. Good job!

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  44. Love the outfit dear <3 You look so pretty.

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    I follow everyone back. :)

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  45. Those shoes! :) Love the details in this outfit as well as that photo with painted people and you among them :) Brilliant! xx

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  46. Exceptional charm and chic appeal with this outfit. Looking lovely here, Katherine! Nice outfit from top to bottom. Beautiful hair and nice face.

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  47. great outfit! your shoes are so cool!

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  48. I love this look, it's so effortlessly chic and the location is fantastic =) Kisses

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  49. omg, what a nice blog! *.*
    and i love the outfit so so much (:

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  50. Great shoes! And I too have found myself tying things around my waist a la 1992!

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  51. Like this outfit!
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