BLUE COLLAR CATWALKER: KANSAS COUTURE

I featured my first Blue Collar Catwalker a while back and haven't followed up since.  Oops!  Really, there's no rhyme or reason to the Blue Collar Catwalker feature.  I just want a way to gush over an outfit that elicits the most gutteral reaction in me.  And this little number from Katy of Kansas Couture had me cooing!

I had the greatest pleasure of meeting Katy way back in September at the Weardrobe Conference NYC.  She's one of the sweetest people out there and a snappy dresser to boot.  I'm such a sucker for menswear.  I don't know why, but when I come across a lovely lady like Katy pulling off a look like this, well ... I die!

Check out the awesome pattern mixing (including my favorite - a pop of leopard), that purty bow and the harmonious mix of neutrals and textures.  Seriously, what's not to love?  Thanks for the heavy dose of inspiration, Katy!

BLUE COLLAR CATWALKER: LA BELLE DAME SANS DICE

I've been reading Penny's blog for some time now and I think she's one of the sweetest,
most charming, creative and encouraging people out there.

A few days ago, this picture came up in my blog reader and took my breath away.
I couldn't wait to click on it in order to see the whole post.  I don't know what it is that I find
so freakin' amazing about this photo, but I'm in love!  The layers ... the colors ... the throwback style ...
it all plays in such harmony.   The menswear inspired look is anything but - she looks gorgeous!
This is one confident lady, my friends.

If you, like me, are in search of more inspiration,
be sure to check out La Belle Dame Sans Dice.

You won't be sorry!

P.S.  I've taken the word verification off of my commenting section, so it's way easier to leave your thoughts!  I've also invited ANYONE to comment.  Check it out!

P.P.S.  Want to be a Blue Collar Catwalker?  Send me a link to your rockin' outfit!