Bright Practicality :: fedora + loafers

Monday, April 6, 2015

Luminous white and radiant pink make a beautiful, eye-catching pair. Team with black for a bold and grounded take on springtime brights. 
This look would not be complete without my ever-stylish fedora. 
While I'm normally a heels girl, I couldn't say no to these functional, comfortable, and extremely versatile loafers. I could easily wear them all day and they give this look a polished borrowed-from-the-boys vibe. Definitely a keeper for any girl on the go! 
This is a necklace that I should wear more often than I actually do. It goes with so much and I love how glittery it looks in the sunlight. It's glamorous and unique while the two-tone element ensures its versatility. 
This faux-layered top gives the illusion that I tried harder on this look than I actually did. Plus, layers without the bulk is always a plus in my book! 
Electrifying pants call for equally electrifying nails. 
Photos by Dan Harper
[top: Loft, pants: Ann Taylor, loafers: Gap, fedora: Urban Outfitters, necklace: Neiman Marcus, earrings: Loft, silver bracelets: Ann Taylor, bangle: Alex & Ani]

These photos were taken in my hometown of Naperville, Illinois while I was home on spring break last week. Don't you just love the bright mosaic in the background? It was my dad's idea to pose in front of it and I think it looks so cool against my white top and vivd bottoms. And I have to say, I feel pretty grownup in my loafers because they're so practical - practical yet chic! 

Brights are always a spring favorite of mine but of course I like to think of unique ways to style them. I find that pairing electric hues with the blackest of black creates a sharp contrast that's both sophisticated and captivating.  
SHOP :: 


45 comments:

  1. Awesome casual outfit yet so chic! Love those hat!


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  2. adorable outfit!

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  3. lovely fedora

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  4. I love the color combo! But what I love most about this look - it seems really comfortable too :)

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  5. awesome look!!!! like ur fedora n bright pants;)) happy easter, dear))) xoxo <3

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  6. Lovely look!) Beautiful! www.elationofcreation.com

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  7. The coloured pants are perfect on you, what a lovely shade.

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  8. You're look it's so amazing!
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  10. Hi Kat, this outfit is so lovely, I like this fedora. Lovely loafers ;)
    Kisses
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  11. So, I'm obsessed with all things bright, and these pants are unreal. What a great colour!

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  12. I love youe easy but stylish outfit!!!!
    Beautiful bright pants!!!
    Beautiful words, thanks Lux!!!
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  13. Cute outfit! Love the colour of the pants!
    xx
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  14. You are gorgeous!! Wow!!!! And this classic style is perfect for spring...easy breezy!! :)

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  15. Love mixing bright colors with black and white. Nice casual look!
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  16. This is oh too cute, and you look lovely!!! I love your loafers and pink cropped pants.
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  17. You are so cute and beautiful dear! Love the colors combo! The shoes are so stylish and looking amazing in combo with the outfit! You can check out my navy blue look. Have a great week dear!

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  18. You look beautiful! perfect effortless chic combo! Happy Easter.

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  19. Your home town looks so charming! I bet it was nice getting to visit with family! I love how you let the bright pants be the star of the show!

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  20. Cute outfit! Love the color of the pants!

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  21. Those pants are SO cute and I love the fedora!

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  22. love those pink cropped pants! and these photos are gorgeous! so vibrant and colorful :)

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  23. I love love love these pictures- so beautiful and the colours just pop. This outfit is so cute and looks amazing on you!!

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  24. Awesome look! Fedora looks great on you! :)
    xx

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  25. Love the laid back outfit Kathleen, so effortless and chic! You look so adorable especially with the fedora :)

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  26. Beautiful outfit <3 Love the color of your pants!
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  27. love your bright pants n fedora!
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  28. So beautiful.
    great pairing with the fedora
    stunning

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  29. you look wonderful - love your hat!!!

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  30. Wow U r totally rocking that look :)
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  31. Such a lovely simple look! Your nail colour looks so lovely with those trousers!
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  32. The outfit turned out so chic and uplifting, you look really great there! In addition, those photographs turned out so beautiful!
    Wish you a wonderful day ahead!

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  33. This look is amazing…
    Happy weekend <3
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  34. This is such a cute outfit!! <3

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  35. stunnerrrr<3
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  36. liked the outfit :)

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