It has been a long time my little friends....I haven't had to travel for work as much in the past few weeks....so what I have been inspired by had been bottled up so here goes....



video of the week :

For some reason I can't figure out how to post a video here from youtube....hmmmm something is up.

Go to http://www.youtube.com/ and type in TERRY RENO 911. enjoy.



Fave song this week : Enjoy Yourself by The Specials....my fave fave fave fave faveness of all time.

Fave song to run to this week: AC/DC, For Those About To Rock We Salute You.



Today is my husbands bday and I am sitting in a hotel Room in Tulsa so...shout out honey! I love you! In honor of his awesomeness....here is some fashion advice from him....



1.Havianas that Rule :



South Africa Flip Flops. Amazing.


2. 1990's Versace Ads....so much inspiration lately. What happened to Glamour? I love these models and I love the high waisted jeans. Give me more. Claudia and Naja...I remember looking at these adds wondering what hairspray they used....


3. More 1990's....I can't stop. I remember looking at this pic and just wishing that I could dye my hair black, skip school and talk about Kurt and Eddie. Grunge is back my lil kittens...pull out your doc's and floral print sundresses...so chic.....










4. On the waiting list for these puppies....Jeffrey Campbell does it again. If you are wondering where to look for sustainable and fashionable...www.solestruck.com and paaaa'rooooose away. These shoes are the bees knees. recognize.

5. Nope...not a wig my friends....dis shizz real. Now...this is a wee lesson on what is happening wit yo' do....over done highlights out....all over one color in. Since this pic, I have gone Dita Von Teese Raven Black but howeves' cool it with the foils and try something new...its super fun! Just ask your stylist for a Temporary Color. (psssstttt....I am going back behind the chair in may...so if you want ya hair did...email me @ katierayeharrower@gmail.com if you are in the Omaha area anytime...xoxo)

6. Sorry....I can't help myself...Versace ads...ya feel me boo....amazing. Color. Being Fabulous. Being crazy beautiful, not just a skinny, gaunt, no personality model....Who is your fave? Mine is Claudia.

7. http://www.lulus.com/

Going to Vegas? Wedding? Girls Trip? Date night? BROKE? Go to this website and buy! Its all so cheap and fab! Pretty good quality...

Here are 2 of my picks :)

Both are under $51 dolla bills ya'll

7. I am obbbbbsesssssed with street style blogs....so many to name....google street style blogs and just SURF DA WEB...here is my best from this week. I heart whoever this lady is...mens shoes, harem pants and guess whats coming back bitches.....CROP TOPS! I love it. Do your sit ups.

And her Notebook Clutch...a must.

8. My Bestie Kimi gave me a dose of this fabu'losity: it is a make up remover and cleanser in one. Worth the cash because it lasts so long and it gentle. I heart it forever...just like I heart my girl Kimi fa'eva.

It is available at Sephora. $15-$37 dollars depending on size.

9. My oldie but goodie....Oh I thought that this was discontinued but after a little bit of treasure hunting on the world wide web....a'las...The Green Perfume/Cologne by Diesel....ahhhh so tomboy for girls....so sexy on guys...

10. Sex And the City 2 is coming out and well...which means that Pat Field's kick ass styling it going to be back on the silver screen....here is my picks from her website and my shoes I am getting to wear to the premiere of the the movie. Aiden is back....bye bye Big. Booyah.
Also...you can get a knock off " Carrie " dress on http://www.xoxo.com/ for $59 instead of $198! Woot!

Well...there ya have it. I am back in business ya'll. Fa the reeeelz! I am going to be doing hair on Sat and Sun by appt only starting in May so give me an email shout. I have been a Color educator for Paul Mitchell and have been doing that full time for the past 5 years in SoCal and here in Nebraska/Kansas and I miss being "in" a salon taking care of my peeps. So Book me gangstas and lets have some fun!

xoxo and of course....Henry Rules....

Katie

speaking of Henry here is a pic of my sweet little man and his hot Daddy:

Here is the new do....Can we say Karen O? I heart Karen O. And thanks to wee stylist here in Tulsa...I got my Karen O do! YES! Thanks Aaron at ARcs Tulsa!

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See...told you its Karen OMG.

Borrow your guys clothes....so cute!

I always want to start with something that will bring a big belly laugh out yo' gut....so here ya go.









Song to Run to: Dropkick Murphys ; Tessie






Song to Drink Beer and cry away your sorrows laddy: The Pogues; This Old Town





I obviously was inspired by st pats day. ;)









Favie Favie Favie Favies this week :






1. White Blazer





If you think you don't need one...well...you straight crazy son.

1. Elizabeth and James ($487)

2. Urban Outfitters ($58)

3. CAbi Jersey Blazer ( $89) I wear this one everyday...its jersey so I wash it all the time...you know Henry dumps applesauce and juice down my back all the time...whats a mom to do? no excuses moms...running around out there in junky clothes. Just get washable ones. duh.

2. Borrow your boyfriends/Husbands/brothers/pastors/trainers/neighbors....BROWN BELT!

This rugged old belt look has been dominating my thoughts this week and Ray has asked..."Have you seen my brown belt?" I say "nope."...cause its MY brown belt now. See some photos below from my fave street style websites...aren't this girls amazeballs?

3. Smiles

We were sitting at a Runza....For those who don't know what that is...Nebraska folk have another food group (runza)...and 2 women came out of the restaurant....one was heavy, kinda put together and the other was thin, and had beautiful clothes on. I was with my folks and Henry...the larger lady smiled in our direction and the other one didn't. My Mom says this "Katie, wasn't her hair just beautiful? She just looked so nice." I said which one...she said "the bigger gal..."(I love when she says the word GAL) I noticed both and the thin woman had better hair. I believe that my mom (who just doesn't say things for the sake of saying things...) said that nice thing about the "bigger" lady because she noticed her smile.

What I am trying to say here people...is SMILE! Say HI to the person that you pass on the sidewalk. To the person who sits down at the table next to you....pumping your gas next to you...Be friendly. Wear your smile this week for people...you never know who needs one.

I am done being inspirational...back to judging the way you dress.....

4. A ton of my girlfriends are preggos right now and this is for you!

Best Maternity Clothes :

http://www.topshop.com/

http://www.asos.com/

This are both a couple of my favorite websites when I not pregs...but their maternity section makes me want to do it all over again!

The top two are topshop and the bottom dress is asos.

5. I know, I have a blazer problem....but look at this piece of sunshine from the gap:

if you don't have the nards to wear a white one, or cobalt blue one, wear this one...just don't match your denims....wear with white, black or a dark wash jean.

6. Emmannelle Alt is my IT girl of the week. She is the fashion director of French Vogue and I am going to Burglarize her closet. I kinda am not joking....if I could wear these clothes in jail.

7. http://www.frugal-fashionistas.com/
Do you ever look at your magazines and are all..."wtf! Gurl! I heart your jeans and all...but damn gina! I am not about to spend 300 dollars on that belt and 4500 on that dress!"

Well...here ya go...go to this website and see things like this...

uh oh! White Blazer alert!

8. Make up Obsession of all time....I have used it since college...

Cover Girl Concealer

This will cover up anything! Dark Circles from Drinking too much, Zits from drinking too much, Pregancy mask from having babies too much....anything. Get the Neutral...it seems really light but blends with any color of foundation. Even in my "richer" days...I tried to find a better concealer at Sephora...but always returned to my ole' college stand by...thanks cover girl. I feel easy, breezy, beatiful....Cheap Ass Cover Girl.

I know its a shorty but a goodie. Don't forget your blazers, smiles, boyfriend belts and jeans, topped off with a touch of your own personal style.

I get this question a lot..."how do you pull that off!? If I wore that I would look stupid..." my answer to that is either one of two things, depending on if I am annoyed with you or not:

1. "the only stupid thing here is the fact that you aren't wearing the clothes that you WANT to wear and only wearing the clothes that you and others think that you SHOULD wear."

2. "if you just put your shoulders back and smile....everyone it going to think that they are crazy for not wearing what you are wearing"

I know that I have said these things to some of you reading this so I am not going to tell you which one I say to people that I am annoyed with.

I am so over the Omaha Mom look of knock off True Religion Jeans, Uggs and a plain cotton shirt with a cleaver saying on it like "Super MILF".....and a half ponytail (the one that doesn't make it thru that last pull...what the hell is that?) Start to take some pride in yourself people...have fun with your clothes and for god sakes brush your hair.

Henry Rules -

Katie

who do you? who do you think you are...ha ha ha bless your soul.

Lets begin w/ a great song, great group, ta die fa' style...enjoy.


The Asteroids Galaxy Tour...I want to hang out with Mette Lindberg...she is so fantastic.

Song to Run to: Wilson Pickett, Land Of a Thousand Dances
I know an oldie...but I promise you...its on your ipod and you shall jam out.
Song to Model Walk to: En Vouge, Free Your Mind
Do it...it feels good.



I'm gonna hop right to it....



1. Penny Fricken Loafers...that's right I said it!

Do you lurve it? ahhh! Pink shiny loafers...pop these on with a pair of straight leg denim, a boyfriend tee and a great girlie blazer....perfection. I know that some of you are wondering...I'm going to skip putting in the penny.

2.Patchwork Denim
Many ways to wear this trend. pic #1: The GAP pic #2: CAbi pic #3 D&G fall 2010

3. http://www.facehunter.blogspot.com/

This blog is another one of my escapes...I am in Wichita KS for work and feeling a little trapped and blue cause I miss my boys...this blog takes me away and fills me with a ton of inspiration. Go and see for yourself...creative folks I tell ya.

4.Fave Fave Fave Moisturizer

Do you ever feel like you only have 2 seconds to get ready (hey moms!) and you don't want to look like a wet dog before you leave your house!? Here ya go! This stuff is worth it. Slather some on after the shower and poof!...looks like you gained about 4 extra hours of sleep! SPF 30 and some shimmer. Worried about looking like you are going to da club cause of the shimmer? Don't...its barely there shimmer. :)

5. Bomber Jackets






Have to have this ladies...it updates everything. Toss one of these on with any sundress or with a tee and jeans. You instantly become the coolest girl at the bar...you know the one who probably gets backstage at every show. BE THAT GIRL.

Top one is CAbi (my fave piece in the entire line!) and the second one is from http://www.forever21.com/ for only 24 buck-a-rooooskis.

6. Folders Coffee Chocolate Truffle

Want to break your starbucks addiction? Go run to the supermarket and grab this! Your mom coming over without a lot of notice? Pop this shizz in the coffee maker and it will smell like you have been baking all day; not sitting on the couch truly "Keeping up" with the friggin Kardashians or indulging in Intervention reruns.

7. If you ever feel like you don't know what to wear to the art gallery opening, concert, dinner at the wine bar? You want to look chic and have zero time to think about it? Google or Bing Chloe Sevingy and take notes....serious note taking ladies....

I know that she seems a little over the top...but this is how you will be dressing in 2 years...maybe she is an alien and she sees the future...or she is just that girl that I want to be.

8. I want to do this art project : somebody else do it and let me know how goes....I think that this would make a great gift for a friend who does the driving on a summer road trip...

Lavender is yummy....better than Vanillarama or New Car Smell.

9. Cobalt Blue, Royal Blue...whatever...its your new basic.

I don't care what hair or eye color you have...this color looks drop dead amazing on you so try this trend! Best in Blazer or Pencil skirt....I heart this color!

Just don't match your shoes or eyeshadow to your Blue Piece....then you will look like white trash going to find a job at a telemarketing place. Make it effortless....jeans, white tee, nude pair of heels and a blue jacket....

10. I think that this is funny and so should you....

I want to give an old fashion "wubba wubba wubba" to my friends who have given me feedback on my blizz-og.

Henry Rules -

Katie

Traveling without Moving....

Have to get it off my chest; Cause it stinks....
If you do these write me and explain why you do this:

1. Take your shoes off in an airplane.
2. Fart in an airplane. I can tell it was you because you leaned to one side so it creeps out the side of your butt.
3. Read what I am reading in my magazine over my shoulder. Especially if I am reading cosmo...weird.
4. Stand up right when the plane reaches the gate and breathe heavy into everyones face. Smells like peanuts and tomato juice...frigging gross.
5. At baggage claim; stand right up against the belt so when your bag comes around you have to get through the great wall of assholes. What would happen if you just stood back a couple feet and move forth to grab your Samsonite bag WHEN IT ARRIVES!
6. Stand right behind me while waiting in line at security when you could comfortably stand maybe 7 more inches away...fun fact: you will get there in the same amount of time.

I am happy to get that out there....

Song to Run to Today: Intervention by Arcade Fire
Song to Listen to while Cooking A Romantic Dinner: Never Tear Us Apart INXS

****ONWARD TO FASHION****






Obssessions :





1. Fred Perry....





I have had a love love love with this brand forever. And if you loved me you would buy me this:

When people say "I love your Fred Perry" or are wearing Fred Perry themselves, you don't have to think twice that they are cool. Cause they are.

2. Givenchy Blazer

Nautical Stripes are my insta' way to feel chic this year. So when givenchy put out this beauty I have been thinking about selling my car, donating plasma or having a 24 hour bake sale to try to raise enough money for this droppin bombs piece. But for now, I am searching high and low for a 2o dollar knock off....checking H&M, topshop and Forever 21 daily....

So keep your eyes peeled my lil' friends.

3. I wanna give a big ole shout it out loud to my homeboy and homegirl : Nick and Kimi for introducing me to this website. CAUTION : If you feel like you look like any of these people or try too hard on a daily to look like these people...you betta chiggity check yo'self befo' you wreck yo'self. Cause this is BAD!






http://www.latfh.com/






Hipsters must sulk away to another land cause you are bringing me down yo....enough with the feathers in your dirty hair and neon sneakers....especially of you are over the age of 30.






4. WESC







This is a great brand for those who are having a hard time letting their hipster ways go(see above)....and it is also a great brand for those who just wanna look bad ass.






Its a hybrid street/skate/surf/high fashion brand that def keeps you from looking like you try to hard. Here are some of my fave guy things....probs gonna see Ray the man working these digs this spring/summer.













http://www.wesc.com/ WeSC stands for We are the superlative Conspiracy. Now go check it out.






5.Hey Ladies! Its Classy Moo-Moo time! MAXI DRESSES! woot woot!






Here are the ones that I am already living in! The neighbors think that I have lost my mind Britney Spears style because I just colored my hair brown...(its the bomb.duh.) and out in the cold with my ballerina flats and a MAXI DRESS...hey, it was almost 40 degrees!







Here is the one that I will be sporting most of the rest of the year....if you love, email me! Cause I am a stylist for this brand! www.katierayeharrower@gmail.com

These is a Rachel Pally that is on sale on http://www.shopbop.com/ for $123. Not to shabby for a Pally. Shopbop rules. freeeeee shipping.

6. The Sartorialist : http://www.thesartorialist.com/ is a blog that you must frequent every other day or so to feel like you live in a fabulous place like Milan or NYC. This is street fashion at its finest. I have been a regular with this blog for a few years now and its what wakes me up in the morning. Hot cup o' joe and these pictures. I forget I am in Omaha NE for a few minutes as I am filled with inspiration. Go there now.

7. GO to http://www.cabicanary.com/

'nuff said.

8. Ray and I experienced a lovely date night the other night....a first in awhile...we went to The Boiler Room. http://www.theboilerroomrestaurant.com/

I know a lot of Omaha "in the know" type of folks talk about this place. But I want to tell you simply that the food was deeeelish and the service was perfect. Not to in your face and very educational. Didn't make you feel stupid if you couldn't say half of the things on the menu but made you feel at home when entertaining you with what is all available. It is in Omaha's Old Market and the atmosphere makes everyone feel like they are "in the know"...its warehousy but cozy and the food rocks my haus.

9. Nude Shoes w/ brights!!! If you are wearing this seasons floral or brights...DO NOT I repeat...DO NOT wear matching pumps, or matching belts and earrings. If you do that then you will begin to look like a teenager who lives in Barstow CA that shops at Wet Seal....those of you who know where that is tell the others to be very afraid....please look at exhibit a and exhibit b :

exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

I hope that you all said Exibit B looks way better because it does. Matchy Matchy went out with the Spice Girls, Ed Hardy, Trucker Hats, Little Dogs in Purses, Tanning, French Manicures and Paris Hilton. Peace out Hilton.

Thats enough for tonight....Henry is teething what I like to call his "wolf teeth" (i-teeth) and I can hear him a sturrin' in his bed...so peace out gangstas....

Henry Rules -

Katie

p.s. Vienna is a stinky hoe. Jake is a tool with acne scars. Tenley is a one lucky little girl who is still waiting for her Backstreet Boy.