Weekend Update

This whole week has been pretty crazy with preparation for FIG Finale down in Dallas. This event only happens twice a year and I can't believe I didn't know about it before. Vendors and stores from around the area all come together to put on a huge sale within the Fashion Industry Gallery. I am here working for a great cosmetic company called Cattiva, which I could not be happier to represent. In between selling and promoting Cattiva I have found some spare time to do some shopping, and let me tell you, I am walking away with some steals! An ombre scarf that has been doubling as a blanket for me when I get cold, jeans, a shearling vest, and turquoise earrings- and all at 75% off. I can't resist a great deal! 

Today is the last day of Fig Finale and I wanted to be comfortable but still show off some of my new purchases.

earrings (similar) // tank // scarf // jeans // necklace // J. Crew booties

If you are in the Dallas area, come see me!

Market Must-Haves

Last week I went to Dallas for the January apparel market where stores and boutiques from all over come in to scout and buy the upcoming seasons newest trends in clothing. I was working in the lobby of the Fashion Industry Gallery watching people rushing in to go to appointments with Starbucks in hand. I found myself wondering what everyone was drinking (such an odd trait of mine) and observing what everyone was wearing. There were lots of silk pants, printed jeans, Louis Vuittons, and great boots. There were some outfits that walked past me that I couldn't help but noticing and lusting over. I pulled out an old receipt and a pen from my purse and started jotting down certain things that I feel like my closet are in desperate need of.

The following are my market must-haves and other things that I loved my whole time in Dallas. 

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Outfit inspiration. 

Guest Post: DIY Polka Dot Jeans

Hello Peony readers, it's Annie, Kathleen's sister! I'm so excited to be guest blogging again. Today I have a really fun and easy DIY to share with you guys. The other day I got adventurous and made my own polka dot jeans. I had seen some AG and Paige polka dot jeans that I loved but wasn't ready to drop $180 on a pair of jeans, that let's be honest won't be in style in a year. Anyway, I found a really easy DIY on Pinterest and got crafting. I followed these simple instructions.

AG polka dot jeans $89

Paige polka dot jeans $189

What you need:
-old pair of dark skinny jeans
-pale blue squeeze bottle fabric paint (i like the pale blue because it isn't as stark as white, but white will do too.)
-push pin
-ruler
-ironing board or long table

1. Lay your jeans out flat, and with your ruler mark a dot every 1.25 inch with the tip of your squeeze bottle. I worked in sections doing one leg and one side at a time letting it completely dry before moving on.

2. Dip the push pin in the paint and go over the small dots. Some dots turned out more perfect than other, but I like the way they aren't all exact.

3. Continuing going over the dots until your jeans are complete!

Finished product!

seeing spots