budget babe | summer shoes

slipon's | brown sandals | converse | caged heels | ankle tie sandals

white peep toe | nude mule | color block espadrille | simple heeled sandal

You can be fabulous without breaking the bank!  During the spring and summer I am all about prints and brighter looks so a neutral shoe is needed for looks that are not so neutral.  From sandals, to block heels I have most shoe types covered above and they are all priced to love under 50! 

happy shopping, 

kay

boho vibes & boyfriend shorts

The warm air has finally moved up the coast and has reminded me that the East Coast dose have fabulous weather at times.  It was a long winter and despite the mountains of snow that once occupied the ground the grass is now green, flowers are blooming, and there is no reason to stay inside.  It's a miracle!  Now I just have to figure out how to get every beautiful day off of work! 

The warm air brings out my bohemian side: free flowing shirts, wavy undone hair, and distressed bottoms create such a effortless vibe.  I had to glam it up with some cage booties and arm stacks but this look would be perfect with a simple sandal (I just needed a little extra something).

shirt - Chloe K (currently 40% off) | shorts - Dittos | bag - Tory Burch (black version) | sunglasses - Ray-ban | shoes - Dolce Vita via Nordstrom Rack (one size left, similar)

Here's to warmer weather, 

kay

Kay's Kitchen: Breaded Turkey Cutlets

I am no chef but I have learned to make enough meals to get by.  To be honest they all have minimal ingredients and are easy enough to make with no thought at all.  I am working on eating better so most of the recipes will be somewhat healthy (key word is somewhat), they will all be perfect for meal prep because I am always reheating food at work.

Breaded Turkey Cutlets: 

(can also be made with chicken) 

Ingredients: 

tuekey cutlets, one egg (or two if you are making more than one package, bread crumbs.

1. Beat the egg(s) until the yolk and white is mixed.

2. Cover turkey with egg

3. Cover turkey with breadcrumbs, the ones I have are already seasoned but if your breadcrumbs are not add pepper and salt as needed.

4. Heat stove and add a thin layer of oil to the pan. 

5. Place turkey in pan and cook on each side until it's golden brown

I will eat these alone or top a salad with them! They reheat perfectly and are so easy to make! 

the shirt dress

The infamous shirt dress.  They are usually too short, too expensive, or extremely ill fitting (on me at least).  H&M has done it again... although this may be a bit too long for anyone under 5'5'' but for my taller ladies this dress is perfect (you can always get things shortened).  It is so light and easily worn that I wish it came in another color, other then white because it was 100% see-through.

I wore this to work with some minimal shoes and extra accessories but since the dress was so simple I opted for a jeweled wedge for dinner, Im kicking myself in the a** for not purchasing these shoes in black when I had the chance, they are no longer available but I will link some other fun wedges below.

This weekend I will be spending all my time at work so I hope everyone enjoys their memorial day, and have an extra drink for me...

xo, Kay

dress - H&M | shoes - MIA (sold out) | handbag - Tory Burch

The White Denim Skirt

Ah, a crisp white skirt.  It is basically asking to be spilled on.  Despite my lack of control while eating or drinking (especially coffee), I thought it would be a bright idea to purchase a white denim skirt.  Well... it was a bright idea because white denim goes with everything, this is long enough for me to wear to work, and despite being white it is not blatantly see-through (just make sure not to wear visible underwear).  Old Navy has been on point lately and I can not believe I am in a denim skirt again, bringing me back to middle school when I would top one off with a polo, and a camp to match whatever strange animal was sewed onto the upper left side, those were the days... 

This time my denim skirt is at an appropriate length as well as an appropriate price (and they also have a denim version).  Pair it with a sweater, a button down, or a loose crop top - I could go on...  Whatever the case may be the denim skirt is back (well in my closet at least)! 

and one last one of me swatting bugs... 

sweater - Old Navy (old, similar) | skirt - Old Navy | scarf - H&M | sandals - Tory Burch (updated version) | bag - Rebecca Minkoff | sunglasses - Tom Ford

xo, Kay

Fruit Salad

There is nothing like a fruit salad... even in the form of a tank!  I eyed this top all summer last year and decided to bite the bullet when it went on sale near the end of summer.  I love fruit, and any fruit related items always catch my eye so this shirt was right up my ally.  I love that it is a bit faded and has a mirrored, makes it perfect to pair with a long pendant necklace!  I am so shocked to see an identical one is available at J.Crew Factory!  I can not get enough of these skirts (this is in fact the same skirt as the polkadot skirt in this post).  As soon as the warm weather comes I am in a dress or a skirt 80% of the time and I would not have it any other way.  This ones stripes work so well when playing with patterns and if there were any more colors I would get them all (I already own 4).  

Also, meet my new bag...  such a beauty (there are other color choices).  It is the perfect size for day to day and although the color choice is not as practical as a black or taupe it surprisingly goes well with most of my spring and summer wardrobe (the pop of brown on the sides sealed the deal).  A longer strap is included and although I usually use the top handles, a longer strap comes in handy when carrying multiple things.  My sandals complement the bag perfectly and I am sad that they updated them because the newer versions are not as comfortable and no longer come in a solid brown- but if you like the style then they are practically identical and will be linked below.  

shirt - J.Crew (old, identical factory version) | skirt - Old Navy (last year, similar) | handbag - Tory Burch | sandals - Tory Burch (updated version) | sunglasses - Ray Ban they are the gold blue gradient  

hope everyone had a great weekend

xo, Kay