Guest Post- Cup of T

Hey y'all! I'm super excited about guest posting here on Katie Did It!  I thought I would just tell you a little bit about who I am and what you can find on my blog and in my etsy shop:)

 

 My name is Tia (my friends call me T). A few things you should know about me: I'm a nurse, runner, crafter, wanna be cook, advid thrifter and insanely in love wifey. O yeah and I have an awesome cat named Burlington. I've decided to blog about my journey to the "balance" of my life, between staying in touch with my old life and evolving into my new life I am enjoying every moment, almost :) My goal is to make each day a productive or creative day, whether I knit a hat, create a new DIY, go for a run, read a good book, cook a yummy meal, bake a cake, the list goes on and blog all along the way. I also have an etsy shop, A cup of T!  Lots of handmade lovelies for you and your home!  I hope you stop by and say hi!

Etsy Shop

Facebook

Blog 

Pinterest

Thanks for having me Katie!

Have a Happy Day!

Love, T

Guest Post- Diary of this girl Megan

Hello! My name is Megan, and I blog at diaryofthisgirl-megan.blogspot.com. I am thrilled to be here while my new blogging friend and yours truly, Katie, is on vacation J

Until recently, my favorite shopping destinations were Forever 21, Kohl’s, Nordstrom Rack, Macy’s, etc. etc. However, after reading about successful shopping trips via thrifting from fellow bloggers, I wanted to give it a try. Oh my goodness, it is phenomenal.

Here are a few photos and purchases from a recent thrifting adventure…

Endless possibilities.

Organization and separation makes sifting through the racks much easier.

{ This is the setup at a local Goodwill }

A few purchases J

1.       Vintage blazer (8 dollars)

2.       Nordstrom blouse (7 dollars)

3.       Banana Republic sweater (11 dollars)

4.       Scarf (1 dollar)

5.       Second scarf (2 dollars)

As you can see, thrifting is relatively inexpensive; the clothing, accessories, shoes, and bargains you can find are truly unbelievable! Although thrifting is new to me, I am slowly learning how to be successful. It does require patience, as going through the numerous racks can be tiresome. Areas I always look at? Blouses, dresses, boots and purses. As these are the areas I devote the most time to, I am usually most successful there J  Come visit me and say hello! Thanks for having me!

Enjoy!

Pretty in pink

Hi there, Katie Did It readers! I'm Tieka from Selective Potential. I'm so happy to be guest blogging for Katie while she's out of town! I thought in light of Valentine's Day, I'd style up this little pink, floral skirt in a winter outfit. We've been having a really mild winter here in Michigan, so I was able to get away with bare sleeves, but of course I wear a coat when I'm out and about outdoors!

I love layering knee-high socks underneath my boots for added warm in winter. Granted though, I honestly feel like tights are warmer than jeans! What are you guys planning on wearing for Valentine's Day? I think for the actual day tomorrow I'm going with a pretty heart-print dress and floral wedges.

Thanks for reading my guest post! You can check out my blog over at Selective Potential where I just posted another Valentine's Day inspired outfit. And thanks to Katie for letting me guest post! xo

Outfit details:

Forever 21 top

Forever 21 skirt

American Apparel tights

Thrifted belt

Wine socks c/o Ruche

Boots c/o Wanted

Guest Post- Elegantly Academic

Hi Katie Did It readers!

My name is Kelly from Elegantly Academic. Katie & I recently became blogging buddies & we thought it would be fun to do a guest post for each other & introduce ourselves to each others readers (we hope you don't mind).

My blog is primarily style based, but I also love to include other things I find  academically and elegantly inspiring. I have given up trying to define my style  as it seems to be different everyday. ...

Dress: markets, Cardigan: Cotton On, Belt: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Harris Scarf

This is one of my 'weekend wears' outfits, which are a little more casual (& a little less 'nerdy' than my 'on campus' outfits).

Thanks so much for reading my guest post & hopefully you enjoyed it. I would  love for you to come say hello over at my blog.

Guest Post- Sometimes Sweet!

I am so honored to have the lovely Danielle of Sometimes Sweet guest blogging today! She is a huge inspiration to me and I just adore her blog! Plus, the girl can cook!

Kale Chips

I absolutely love potato chips, but since I've been on a no-sugar kick I've been avoiding starchy foods as well. A great alternative to potato chips are kale chips. At first glance these may seem a little scary to make OR eat, but trust me, they're super simple to create and taste delicious! 

First off, buy a bunch of kale at your local grocer. If your regular store doesn't carry it, try your natural foods store, but it should be pretty easy to find.

Preheat your oven to 350.

Tear the leaves off of the long stem running down the middle. I tossed the leaves into a colander as I tore them off. Rinse the leaves WELL and dry thoroughly. We don't have a salad spinner, so I just used a paper towel to try off each individual piece.

Place the leaves in a single layer on parchment paper, on a cookie sheet. Below you'll see that I accidentally used wax paper at first...no big deal until the oven started smoking! haha. When that happened I just moved the kale straight onto the cookie sheet and it was just fine. But anyway, drizzle olive oil and vinegar all over the leaves, then top with sea salt. If you don't want to do the vinegar you can just do olive oil.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until you notice the leaves shrinking and looking crispy. We had no issues with the kale being soggy whatsoever, and each chip was crispy and REALLY delicious!

Thanks for having me! Enjoy!

Guest Post- Mo from Fleur de Moi

Hey lovelies!
First of all I want to give everyone a huge virtual hug! Thanks so much for all the amazing comments on my post yesterday! I love you all and thanks for being so kind! I am so happy that I am here blogging and I will definitely be sticking around for a while!

Secondly, I changed my hair today! You will be able to see it in my outfit post tomorrow! It's definitely different!

And saving the best for last, here is the lovely Mo from Fleur de Moi! My first guest post ever on here! This post is sooo stinking awesome. I love it and I love every single movie/style on here! Two of these movies are actually two of my favorite movies ever (The Virgin Suicides, 10 Things I Hate About You).  Mo..get out of my head! But seriously, I love everything on here!

Hey ya'll! My name is Mo from Fleur De Moi and I'm super excited to be guest posting here today! I'm a big fan of Katie and her personal style. I'm super jealous of all the cute outfits she puts together and wish I could do the same. Unfortunately, with the job I have it's super hard to look cute on a day-to-day bases.

I work long hours on film sets surrounded by mostly men. I often long for the wardrobe that the females in the movies I work on wear. In honor of Katie's killer style and what I do for a living I thought I'd share my Top 5 Favorite Wardrobes I wish I had from movies.

1) Kat, in 10 Things I Hate About You

I remember being OBSESSED with Kat's clothing when this movie came out. I had to have everything that she wore. From her purple thermal top (which I actually still own) to her platform flip-flops (which caused many a sprained ankles). It's safe to assume that Kat's style is still deep in my subconscious when I go shopping to this very day.

2) Emily, in A Lot Like Love

This is TOTALLY a forgettable romantic comedy by every degree but I remember being consumed with envy over Emily's wardrobe. It's laid back but still with a tang of femininity. She also made a orange hoodie a must have in my wardrobe at all times.

3) Sarah, in Forces of Nature

Okay, by this point you may be questioning my taste in movies. I'm picking some pretty ridiculous films. This one is probably the worst. While the film is pretty horrible Sarah's clothing are just to fun to forget. The outfit she manages to put together at Wal-Mart is stellar. And her orange dress? I mean, I'd get married in that dress. I haven't seen the film since it was released in 1999 and I somehow still remember the quirky wardrobe.

4) The Lisborn Sisters, in The Virgin Suicides

Anyone who has seen this movie can not deny the whimsical 70s appeal to this wardrobe and the utter desire to hop into everything the Lisborn sisters wear. Some sisters stand out more than the others (i.e. Lux) but they all have pretty amazing duds. When I went to my high school prom I made it a point to find a dress just like the prom dresses in this film.

5) Little Edie, in Grey Gardens

I was fortunate enough to intern for Albert Maysles (who was one of the directors of the film) a few years ago. I had loved the documentary before but fell in love with it even more after hearing stories about the dynamic mother-daughter duo. What I truly love about Little Edie's style is her ability to take old clothing that don't fit her conventionally anymore and make them into something new. Girl knew how to work it!

So there you have it! Hope y'all are having a wonderful holiday season. Stop by my blog and say hi!

 

 

Thanks so much Mo! Great post! I'll be back tomorrow with an outfit!

xo!

katie

Guest Post!

I am guest blogging for the lovely Mo over at Fleur De Moi today! :)

This is my first time ever guest posting and I am thrilled! I'm blogging about personal style and how I've come to dress the way I do. Go on over to her blog and check it out! And while you're there, browse around! She is hilarious and adorable.

Thanks Mo for the wonderful opportunity! You're the best!

Have a wonderful day!

xo!
katie