Monday Update

Hey there,

So usually my Monday post is reserved for my current favorites, but today's post is going to be something different. In fact, I am writing this to tell you my current favorites will be on hiatus. The reason is simply I am running out of favorites. Every week, I struggle to write these and I am pretty sure you can tell. The only favorite that comes naturally is music, everything else takes my 10 minutes to find something...anything I possibly might be liking. Truth is I am a college student on a tight budget, I really don't try many products out or have time for crazy weekend adventures. In fact this weekend, I spent the entire time studying and doing homework (I know, my life is so interesting). So for this reason, I will be discontinuing this series, for now. Who's to say if it will be back.

Now if you are wondering what Monday's posts will be, the truth in the matter is that I don't know. I'm going to take this week (in between classes, work, clubs, homework) to figure it out and I'll let you know closer to the date.

So ta ta for now and come back for my next post,

Katherine

Featuring: Totême

It's official. I'm obsessed with this designer I just found out about: Totême. You can tell off the bat that each piece is well-crafted and well-thought-through. They don't have an extensive selection but I can only assume that it is because they really hone in on perfecting each item instead of mass-producing. The silhouettes are stunning with clean lines and architecturally detailed craftsmanship. If you can't tell already, from first glance, I love this brand and I will definitely be looking out in the future to see what else they have planned.

P.S. How amazing are those shoes? Have you ever seen shoes made out of one material?

1. Santiago Poncho, $345
2. Jaca Long Sleeve, $220
3. Masella Blazer, $500
4. Straight Denim Blue, $220
5. Biot Sandals, $110
6. Lavarone Shirt, $350
7. Chelsea Coat, $760

On The Wishlist // 013

Let me just say I am really loving H&M recently. When I was younger, like when I was 12 or 13, I was obsessed with Forever 21. I would walk in to their stores and want to buy everything. And when I went into H&M, I felt like the only thing to get there was basics. Now I feel like my outlook has made a complete180. It could possibly be attributed to my changing taste in clothing, but now I love almost everything H&M has been coming out with recently. H&M still does have many basics and they shy away from loud over-the-top prints, but I feel like the quality of their clothes are better than they were years ago.

Also, can you tell fall fashion is really hitting me hard with the darker colors and neutral color palette? Anyways, please enjoy the list of items I am adding to my own wish list and I would love to hear some of your own as well! 

1. H&M Handbag, $35
2. H&M Bomber Jacket, $50
3. Madewell Silk Lace-Up Shirt, $110
4. H&M Biker Pants, $35
5. H&M Pile-Lined Sneakers, $30
6. H&M Ribbed Top, $15

Trending Now: Wrap-Up Flats

I'm super excited about today's blog post. I have updated the layout for Trending Tuesday and I am very happy with how it turned out. The old way was time-consuming and quite frankly a tad boring. I am loving the bright and fun colors. Please let me know what you think in the comments below!

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I wasn't too sure what to call this 'trend.' I have seen the famous Miu Miu flats around on some of my favorite bloggers (here + here), and basically it's sort of like ballet flats with a wrap-up style. The Miu Miu ones and other brand have more details like buckles and chains, but the overall wrap concept is constant. 

I'll be honest; I'm not sure how popular this trend is. I did some research and it doesn't seem like many other brands are following in Miu Miu's footsteps, not even fast fashion sites like Topshop. But like all trends, a 'trend' goes through an ebb and flow. It's hot one second and dies out the next.

What I want to know is, what are your opinions on this trend? Hot or Not? (I read a comment on a blogger's Instagram and the commenter thought that the blogger had broken her ankle and had a taped up leg)

1. Valentino Chain-Embellished Ballet Flats, $795
2. Free People Degas Ballet Flat, $68
3. Zara Lace-Up Ballet Flats, $69.90
4. Miu Miu Lace-Up Brocade Ballet Flats, $620
5. Isabel Marant Linzy Eyelet Flats, $750
6. Zara Ballet Flats with Straps and Studs, $69.90
7. Marni Ballet Flats, $660
8. Chloé Harper Ballerina Flats, $815
9. Steve Madden 'Meow' Ribbon Tie Flat, $69.95

Current Favorites // 014

I had every intention of getting through last week's blog post but it is midterm season and sadly writing up blog posts was placed on the back burner. I'll be real with you, I also cannot promise anything this week because I still have two more finals coming up. I still have a lot of reading and studying to do these next few days.

Favorite Song

I just heard this song earlier today and instantly I fell in love. Kings of Leon is one of my favorite bands. Caleb Followill has such a unique voice and I always appreciate how much their songs emphasize the instrumentation.

Favorite Snack

These chips are so good. I love sweet potatoes and I have tried so many sweet potato chips, but these are perfect. The perfect balance between salt and chip. Call me crazy, but the shape of the chip is important to me. The shape I prefer is when they are folded or kinda just bunched together and these are it. I swear I could have finished a whole bag in one sitting. Now I'm not exactly sure how accessible these are to you, but they are by a company called Aldi, who from my research has stores internationally. So basically if you have an Aldi or find it somewhere else, try it out.

Favorite Beauty Product

There has never been a point in my life that I was super into makeup, but recently it's becoming my routine. I don't wear too much; mostly just CC cream with and SPF, eyebrow stuff, mascara, and a little bit of bronzer. And this is where my favorite beauty product comes in. If you have ever been the slightest bit into makeup and have watched some beauty videos on YouTube, than you probably either use this product already or have heard of it. Hoola bronzer by Benefit. I use it to contour my nose and I can tell a difference. I'm not sure if I have too light of a hand, don't pick up enough product, or just have a problem with my perception, but many times when I put on makeup, I don't really see too much of a difference. But when I contour my nose with Hoola bronzer, I can completely see the slimming effect and I love it. I have a 'flatter' face and I love using bronzer to emphasize the angles of my face.