Catiebeatty

LATEST ARTICLES ( 292 )

• Look of the Day: Off-Shoulder Dress & Life Changes

  

  I'm baaaaaaack! Whoo boy, what a year it's been. For real, though, we're already half way through it! I've spent the past 7 months doing many things:- Coming... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Star Top & Neckerchief

  

  Why, hello again! I got what I wished for. It's sunny and almost 70° outside! Certainly not a typical November day, but then again, it is Election Day, so... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lately: Autumn 2016

  

  I hate to start a blog post by talking about the weather, but it affects my posting so much, I can't help it! This October has been the rainiest on record. Boo. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: White Swing Blouse & Vintage Spotted Pants

  

  This, I've realized, is my favorite top right now. I bought it in the Madewell summer sale and wear it far too often. The crisp white cotton, the swing style,... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Denim Shirt Dress & English Tan Coach

  

  Yet another dress I bought with the intention of listing on Etsy, but, instead, have given it a home in my closet. Such a perfect fit in a lovely indigo blue. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Well, I Tried

  

  Ahh, the perfect example of why I rarely shop online. While I like the idea of these culotte pants, in the end, they are not for me. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Cozy Brown Cardigan and Black Dress

  

  The generous souls over at Tobi recently approached me to do a review of some of their clothes in exchange for free duds. They offer 50% off your first order... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Olive Silk Skirt & Polka Dot Blouse

  

  OMG, tomorrow is my birthday!! I usually throw a relaxed, but large get together down at the beach, but it seemed like too much work. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Plaid Shirt Dress & Coach Bucket Bag

  

  By far one of my favorite Value Village finds, this dress makes me feel cool enough to be in Ferris Bueller. I'm now always on the look out for 80s-era plaids... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Striped Linen Dress & Rust Cardigan

  

  One of my best friends from high school was in town this week, so I took some days off from work and enjoyed a staycation. We went to Golden Gardens on... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Long Weekend: Oakland & Berkeley

  

  Gosh, summer always passes so quickly! It's already been a month since we were in California, and of course, I'm just now getting the photos finished! Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Ok, It's a Sack

  

  It's just the right amount of shapeless, especially when it's 85 degrees! I found it while thrift shopping, of course. It's made of pin striped chambray and... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• DIY: Easy Poppy Magnets

  

  You wouldn't think a fridge would need a make-over, but here we are. Mine needed one desperately. Photos and thank you cards from 5 years ago, expired coupons,... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Links à La Mode, June 9

  

  Thank you so much to IFB for including me in the roundup for this week!Links à la Mode, June 9Elle Is For She: DIY Chic | Liv’s Tie Dye JegginsFemale Jungle: Ho... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Black Mockneck & Blue Linen Joggers

  

  My favorite trend of the moment has to be sleeveless mocknecks. Will it make sense in 6 months? Probably not. Will I donate them all back to Value Village by... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Stripes on Stripes

  

  I've been looking for this skirt for approximately 3 years. I finally found it at the Goodwill, but man, it took a long time! There are two lessons here:... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Linen Gingham Babydoll Dress

  

  These pictures don't quite do this dress justice. I just love the simple fit and the fact that it's linen! It's cooled off a bit here, but you can bet I'll be... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Long Weekend: The Hood Canal

  

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  Posted on 20 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• DIY: Hand Carved Stamps

  

  If you're a follower of any of my social media accounts, you know that I love carving my own stamps. I was hoping to teach a class on it at work, but it just... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Handmade Strapless Sundress

  

  I wish I had bigger boobies so this dress would fit better. If I were in to sewing at all, I'd downsize the bust. Instead, it's for sale in my Etsy shop. How... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE