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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot April 10, 2015

My All-Time Faves: Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories

I’m starting a new series today! While working on my favorites for each month, I quickly realized that there are some things – books, TV shows, movies, clothes, beauty products, etc. – that I mention over and over again. I decided that instead of talking about the same things every month, I’m going to do a series of my all-time favorite things. That way, my monthly favorites can be about items specific to that month, but I still feel like I’m being honest about what I love.

All-Time Favorite Clothes - Kate the (Almost) Great

It’s probably self-explanatory based on the title, but just to clarify, today I’m going my all-time favorite clothes, shoes, and accessories. This way, it’s all in one place. These are the pieces that I buy over and over, recommend over and over, and overall just love 150%.

All-Time Favorite Clothes - Kate the (Almost) Great

Pixie pant – J. Crew – $98
Minnie pant – J. Crew – $90
The Boyfriend cuffed denim shorts – Old Navy – $25
Basic Jersey dress – H&M – $13
(my mom, sister, and I each have this dress in different colors)
Men’s Wallace & Barnes cotton-linen shirt – J.Crew – $98
(I got this shirt on sale for $10 once, so don’t hesitate to check out your local sale section!)
Casual chambray shirt – Topshop – $58
Vintage cotton v-neck tee – J. Crew – $30
Linen boatneck tee – J. Crew – $40
All-Time Favorite Clothes - Kate the (Almost) Great

Tempo Shorts – Nike – $32
Marika Kickit Legging – Yoga Outlet – $25
Large Le Pliage tote – Longchamp – $145
Heaven patent flat – Steve Madden – $40
Intrepid boat shoe – Sperry Top-Sider – $80
Champion sneaker – Keds – $40
Monogram necklace – Marley Lilly – $80
All-Time Favorite Clothes - Kate the (Almost) Great
Stella resin watch – Fossil – $95
Nude high heel pumps – Target – $15
Black “Flex” pump – Michael for Michael Kors – $80
(I found a never-been-worn pair at Second Time Around in Boston for $40!)
Navajo sandals – Jack Rogers – $118
Elsa Peretti cross pendant – Tiffany’s – $175
(This was the first piece of real jewelry I ever bought! At the tender age of 10, I saved up for it.)

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  1. Melissa Convertino says

    April 10, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    I got one of those jersey dress from H & M. I love how you can dress them up or down, plus you can't beat the price!
    Melissa

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  2. katie // a touch of teal says

    April 10, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    I love that monogrammed necklace! I need to get one myself :]
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    xo katie // a touch of teal
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  3. Erica Ligenza says

    April 13, 2015 at 2:43 am

    I cannot even BEGIN to narrow it down like that for myself, but your picks are all beautiful!

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