What I Wore to Work – April 2024

April 2024 was a short but sweet work month! I started my month off with an INCREDIBLE (!!!!!) 8-day long trip to Ireland and graduating from my Ignite Young Professionals program JUST DAYS after landing back in the states and a trip to Delaware in the mix of it all and then ended it with some exciting things on the horizon and in the works at my 9-5. Personally, I LOVE being on the grind, but always LOVE taking some time to genuinely be with myself and essentially take some time to rest and be more mindful (which I did in Ireland AND am working on doing more so in my daily life!). Needless to say, while a *pretty* chaotic yet exciting work month that started off with a vacation, I have closed out April 2024 professionally feeling LOTSSS of gratitude for what is to come.

As for fashion, I had a BALL styling some fun Spring 2024 outfits! March was a fuse between Winter to False Spring and then Winter ALLLL over again, so it was REALLY nice to have a primarily warm and rather Spring-y April month!!! Ireland was *pretty* cold and windy, too, to kick off April, so it was oh so nice to come back to a warmer Washington, DC! Personally, Spring is my FAVORITE fashion season (alongside Fall!), as new seasons bring new light and excitement and joy within the fashion worlds.

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Tank: Lilly Pulitzer; Headband: Simply Southern; Skort: J Crew Factory; Flats: New Bella; Necklace: Kendra Scott; Bracelets: Lilly Pulitzer, Amazon, & All She Wrote Notes
Headband: Lele Sadoughi; Sweater Tank: Kate Hill; Skirt: J Crew Factory; Necklace: Thrifted; Tote: Lilly Pulitzer; Key Chain: Nordstrom; Water Bottle: Stanley; Flats: Tory Burch; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, J Crew Factory, & Alex and Ani; Earrings: Kate Spade
Tank: Walmart; Cardigan: Lilly Pulitzer; Pants: Ralph Lauren; Tote: Lilly Pulitzer; Key Chain: Nordstrom; Flats: Old Navy; Earrings: Lisi Lerch; Necklace: Amazon
Dress: J Crew Factory; Bow: TJ Maxx; Flats: Adrienne Vittadini; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, Kendra Scott, & J Crew Factory; Earrings: J Crew Factory
Cardigan: Tommy Hilfiger; Pearls: J Crew Factory; Pants: Vintage; Earrings: Kate Spade; Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Amazon, & Lilly Pulitzer
Sweatshirt: Fila; Skort: Cootry; Tote: Sprinkled with Pink; Flip Flops: Sperry; Necklace: Amazon
Blouse: Charter Club; Pants: Isaac Mizrahi; Headband: Anthropologie; Necklaces: TJ Maxx & Coach; Flats: New Bella; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, & Kendra Scott
Blouse: Tory Burch; Scarf: Talbots; Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer; Pants: J Crew; Necklace: Kendra Scott; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, & Ralph Lauren
Blouse: Talbots; Necklace: Thrifted; Pants: Christian Siriano; Earrings: J Crew Factory; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, Kendra Scott, & Alex and Ani
Sweater: Talbots; Necklace & Skirt: J Crew Factory; Bracelets: Amazon, The Inspiration Co, Lilly Pulitzer, & Alex and Ani; Necklace: J Crew Factory
Blouse: Crown & Ivy at Belk; Cardigan: Talbots; Skirt: Thrifted; Tote: Sprinkled with Pink; Flats: Old Navy; Earrings: House of Harlow 1960; Bracelets: J Crew Factory, Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, Kate Spade, & Kendra Scott; Necklace: Kendra Scott
Dress: Target; Cardigan: Vintage; Headband: Lilly Pulitzer
Jacket: Issac Mizrahi; Top: Talbots; Necklace: J Crew Factory; Earrings: House of Harlow 1960; Leggings: Shapermint; Bracelets: Ralph Lauren, Amazon, & Lilly Pulitzer
Blouse: J. McLaughlin; Skirt: Draper James RSVP; Necklace: Thrifted; Bracelets: Amazon, Alex and Ani, Kendra Scott, & J Crew Factory; Earrings: Kate Spade
Workout Dress: Amazon; Necklace: J Crew Factory; Bracelets: Scout Bags x Teleties & The Inspiration Co; Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer

Here’s to MUCH more exciting AND Spring-y fashion month of May and into the summer (!!!!).

XOXO – Katie <3

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What I Wore to Work – March 2024

From a symposium to multiple happy hours to class to an outreach trip in Raleigh, North Carolina, March 2024 was nothing short of a busy work month! I have been running around A TON in a shorter than usual work month, however, March 2024 has been one of THE MOST rewarding months for me professionally. Although I did encounter a bit of burnout, I am oh so glad about the impact that I was able to make throughout the month (and for a few days off towards the end of the month, too!).

Alongside a busy work month of March, I ALSO enjoyed my first full month of breaking out Spring 2024 fashion. Spring fashion ALWAYS feels like such a breath of fresh air after months of Winter. I get SO SO SO excited (just like most of y’all do!) for the pastels and bright colors of Spring! And, *of course* cheers to many more Spring/Summer fashion months to come both personally and professionally (!!!).

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Sweatshirt: Barbie; Leggings: Crown & Ivy by Belk; Slippers: J Crew Factory
Tee: Mountain Moverz; Skort: Lilly Pulitzer; Bow: Target; Sandals: Jack Rogers; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, & Scout Bags x Teleties
Dress: Banana Republic; Scarf: Talbots; Necklace: J Crew Factory; Tights: Shapermint; Handbag: Kate Spade; Flats: New Bella; Bracelets: Alex and Ani, J Crew Factory, Lilly Pulitzer, & Amazon
Blouse: Lilly Pulitzer; Pants: Michael Kors; Flats: J Crew Factory; Bracelets: Amazon & Lilly Pulitzer; Earrings & Necklace: Kendra Scott
Dress: Michael Kors; Necklaces: Nordstrom Rack & J Crew Factory; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, & Alex and Ani
Sweatshirt: Women in Data (purchased through LinkedIn!); Leggings: Lilly Pulitzer; Necklace: Kendra Scott; Headband: Simply Southern
Sweater: Rumi + Ryder; Pants: Lulu’s; Bracelets: Lilly Pulitzer, Amazon, & All She Wrote Notes
Blouse: Karl Lagerfeld; Skirt: Thrifted; Headband: Lele Sadoughi; Earrings: Kate Spade; Necklace: J Crew Factory; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, Kendra Scott, & Alex and Ani
Dress: Lilly Pulitzer; Flats: Kurt Geiger; Bracelets: Kendra Scott & J Crew Factory; Pearls: Charming Charlie
Blazer: Maestro; Dress: J Crew Factory; Earrings: Kate Spade; Necklace: Vintage; Flats: Old Navy; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, Kendra Scott, & J Crew Factory
Blouse: LOFT; Leggings: Shapermint; Headband & Slippers: J Crew Factory; Necklace: Coach; Bracelets: Lilly Pulitzer, Amazon, & Alex and Ani
Blouse: Lilly Pulitzer; Leggings: Shapermint; Bow: Lele Sadoughi; Handbag: Kate Spade; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, & All She Wrote Notes
Sweater: Lands End; Pants: Isaac Mizrahi; Pearls: Vintage; Headband: Simply Southern; Flats: Adrienne Vittadini; Bracelets: Amazon, Lilly Pulitzer, & J Crew Factory

And to April and beyond!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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My Favorite Outfits Circa 2015-2017

I am someone that refuses to live with any regrets. I am a firm believer that everything was meant to happen the way that it is supposed to AND that whatever happens happens and shapes us into who we are today and to become. Moreover, on the other hand, one of my BIGGEST exceptions is the sole fact that I sometimes really wish that I started my blogging platform sooner. On my Instagram (follow me @_thepinkchickadee), I recently shared on my stories that I am SO excited that the circa 2012 fashion trends of peplum and statement necklaces are hitting city streets ALL across the country. My Lilly lover bestie Lorena and I were having *flashbacks* to walking through the aisles of Charming Charlie with ALL of the statement necklaces in color coordinated sections throughout the storefront. Needless to say, my nostalgia for fashion during my high school era (which were when some of my favorite fashion trends were around!!) aka 2015-2017 had me digging through some of my old photos and, hence, this blog post!

I will say, *just* like most people I know, I felt so so so much #cringeworthy feels over many of the photos that I saw via my high school years albums on Facebook. Otherwise, I feel super happy that I have some super adorable photos of some of my favorite outfits (that aren’t uber-blurry either!) from my 2015-2017 years. In high school, I LITERALLY took photos of all of my outfits that I wore, whether it be to school, church (yep – I was a big church-goer during that timeframe), travel, or outings with friends/family. I was VERY fortunate to spend many of my high school weekends shopping with friends and family via their support for my passion for fashion. One of my favorite shopping memories was going to the opening of the Topshop store at a local mall in my area and polling peers on two different white dresses I tried on (one of which I wore to be crowned Homecoming Queen in 2016!!!!) and seeing people’s interactions – I guess my blogger instincts were born in that moment 5 years before. Many of my community members during that era loved my style in high school and I am so so so glad I always remained true to myself style-wise.

A few things that still remain true to what I LOVED style-wise then and still do now:

  • Quilted vests
  • Statement necklaces
  • Jack Rogers sandals
  • Vera Bradley umbrellas
  • Hunter rain boots
  • Lilly Pulitzer
  • Peplum
  • Fur vests
  • LL Bean boots
  • Kate Spade handbags
My late grandmother sewn the patchwork fabric pants and I still have them to this very day!!
I LOVE how I paired this pom pom scarf – nothing more said here!
Honestly, my favorite part of this outfit is the Vera Bradley umbrella and my pink flamingo scarf. Not to mention, the gorgeous Prague riverfront and bridges for the backdrop.
I LOVE the Vineyard Vines-Jack Rogers-Kate Spade moment here (!!!).
This cupcake Kate Spade tote is a favorite of mine!!
My late Grandma sewn this dress, too, and I LOVE how I paired it with this blue necklace and tied a chambray button down! PERFECT for a day at The Breakers – Newport, Rhode Island.
I LOVE the purple and magenta color combination here. Nothing more to say!!
I used to LOVE this dress!! I got it at a Buffalo Exchange in New York City my Sophomore year and LOVE the pairings with the boots and my then-favorite L’Oreal lipstick (which I still have to this day!!).
I STILL have this Kate Spade clutch (it also has my monogram!!) – maybe I should get it out soon 🙂
I like to think of this maroon polka-dotted dress I got on one of my weekend shopping sprees as my “Meredith College” dress and wore it to my high school grad party, too. I LOVE this maroon and pink combination.
I remember doing a poll on my personal Instagram circa 2015 (with THE MOST cringe selfies!!) at the newest Topshop store in my area with this dress and another. I still have them both and glad I do, as this dress has a very special place in my heart (and, yes, I was Homecoming Queen and was crowned on a VERY rainy Friday night!!!).
This dress SCREAMS 2015. Nothing more to say!!
One of my FAVORITE scarves *even to this very day* is that J Crew plaid wool scarf with pom poms. The beanie I still have and got on a trip to Poland when I was 15 as it was FREEZING there.
I LOVE the wool/chiffon combination here – may need to try something similar again!!
Alas, the L’Oreal lippie makes *yet another* appearance. My skirt is a favorite of mine and I got several compliments on it when I wore it again during a big college event. Great memories!
This reversible scarf is SO SO fun! I am a HUGE fan of monogrammed bags to this very day, too!
& the J Crew pom pom scarf makes *another* appearance on a trip to Chicago.
This outfit is a little plain for me still to this very day – LOL! However, I LOVE the crystal necklace and pop of color via my Longchamp Le Pilage (which I still have!) with the navy-black combination.
Somehow, I can still manage to fit in this gorgeous Lilly Pulitzer dress!! One of my favorite trips in high school was to Vero Beach, Florida – somehow I was tan that week which is RARE for me. Aren’t the flip-flops SO fun?! I wish I still had them 🙂

One thing that reigns true to this *very* day is that I am grateful for dressing according to my heart’s very own desires. Throughout ALLL the fashion trends that come and go, one thing that remains the same is one’s own personal style and sparkle within their own wardrobe.

XOXO – Katie <3

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What I Wore to Work: May & June 2023

If you don’t already follow me on Instagram (follow me @_thepinkchickadee!!), you likely aren’t well aware that halfway through the month of May, I started sharing my work outfits on my Instagram (and also Facebook) stories. As I wrap up my June work month *just a bit earlier than usual* due to a much-needed beach week in South Carolina with some of my very best friends, I am filled with so much gratitude for deciding to share my work outfits here on this incredible platform. It has truly become such a highlight of mine to be able to share my work outfits with y’all. I *even* shared that I am sharing my work outfits with y’all on my LinkedIn of ALL places – LOL!

Back story: when I was in high school, it became such a highlight of mine to plan out my outfits the night beforehand, especially as my days became CONSUMED with AP course work, SAT prep, college applications, and extracurriculars aka the typical high school student life of an over-achiever like myself. Outfits were THE highlight of my high school years. I *even* had a blog where I literally just posted my outfits my Senior year of high school (like 2016!) called Katie’s Closet Blog! Then, into college, I began dressing a bit more casual as I LOVED getting to sleep in aka THE college lifestyle. And, then, COVID-19 hit at the end of my Junior year of college, which meant slumber wear all day every day with the exception of a few days here and there. This whole casual dress attire of mine continued into my post-graduate years with the work from home lifestyle. I actually used to HATE work from home, due to the fact that I missed getting to dress up in a cute outfit around others everyday. However, in recent months I have grown to LOVE the primarily work from home lifestyle, as I have so much freedom and flexibility and no commute within my day to day routine. BUT, I was missing getting to showcase my super cute outfits.

Innovate is the word for my work from home outfits. Innovate is ALSO one of the biggest key words of my company in the ways that its growing. As crazy as it seems, innovate is a word that I LOVE and see as key to my personal life in so many different ways. So, yes, innovation is what allows me to share my outfits with y’all without feeling like I am missing out on doing so in my day to day life. The highlight of my high school days, which kept me going throughout those loooonggg days of essentially prepping for college, now keep me going in my postgraduate life.

I decided to combine my May and June work outfits into one blog post, due to starting sharing my May work outfits in the middle of the month and going on vacation the last 7 work days of June. I have recently gotten away from sharing outfits via the Shop LTK platform, as I want my looks to solely serve as inspiration from one’s own closet, rather than a place to simply impose consumerism when it may not be right for others. Any how, I hope you enjoy!

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Dress: Draper James; Sandals: Jack Rogers x Vera Bradley (old collab); Earrings: Small Boutique in Charlotte, North Carolina (forget the name of it!); Bracelets: Amazon & All She Wrote Notes
Dress: Lisa Fernandez x Target (old collaboration); Cardigan: Northern Isles; Sandals: Jack Rogers; Handbag: Lilly Pulitzer; Bracelets: The Inspiration Co. & Amazon
Top: Lilly Pulitzer; Skirt: Talbots; Headband: The Pioneer Woman at Walmart; Necklace: Talbots; Bracelets: Amazon & All She Wrote Notes
Top: Hawthorn; Pants: Talbots; Necklace: Thrifted ; Bracelets: Amazon
Dress: Crown & Ivy at Belk; Pearls: Thrifted; Scarf: Tommy Hilfiger; Headband: J Crew Factory; Sandals: Jack Rogers; Bracelets: Kendra Scott, Amazon, & Little Words Project
Dress: Lilly Pulitzer; Handbag: Kate Spade; Flats: DSW; Bracelets: Amazon, The Inspiration Co., & Kendra Scott
Dress: Gretchen Scott; Bracelets & Earrings: All She Wrote Notes
Button-Down: Karl Lagerfeld; Pants: Talbots
Tee & Skirt: Vineyard Vines; Headband: Lilly Pulitzer; Bracelets: Teleties x Scout Bags; Sandals: Sperry; Earrings: Cora’s Den
Dress: Lilly Pulitzer; Cardigan: Crown & Ivy; Headband: Anthropologie
Dress: Amazon; Button Down: Ralph Lauren; Bracelets: The Inspiration Co. & All She Wrote Notes
Tee: Lilly Pulitzer; Skirt: J. Crew; Headband: Lilly Pulitzer x Lele Sadoughi (old collab); Necklace: Nordstrom Rack; Bracelets: All She Wrote Notes
Dress: Lilly Pulitzer; Bracelets: Amazon & All She Wrote Notes
Dress: Target; Headband: Scout Bags; Bracelets: Kendra Scott & Amazon; Earrings: SugarFix from Target
Tank: Lilly Pulitzer; Skirt: Banana Republic; Bracelets: Kendra Scott, Amazon, & Little Words Project
Dress: Jude Connally; Bracelets: Teleties x Scout Bags hair ties
Tank: Walmart; Necklace: Thrifted; Skirt: Elie Tahari; Bracelets: Kendra Scott & The Inspiration Co.
Tank: Fabletics; Skort: Thrifted; Bracelets: Teleties x Scout Bags hair ties
Dress: Lilly Pulitzer; Headband: J Crew Factory; Earrings: Found On Madison; Bracelets: Amazon & The Inspiration Co
Top & Pants & Headband: Lilly Pulitzer; Sandals: Sperry; Jacket: Lands End; Bracelets: Amazon, J Crew Factory, & The Inspiration Co
Dress: Crown & Ivy at Belk; Bracelets: Kendra Scott, The Inspiration Co, & Amazon

Stay tuned for my July work outfits in *just* a month!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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A Shapermint Crew Feature!

I have been lucky enough to work with one of my favorite body confidence brands: Shapermint!! On my Instagram (follow me @_thepinkchickadee!), I am regularly sharing my top Shapermint picks over time. In case you didn’t know, Shapermint is *none other than* a shape wear brand that promotes body positivity for women of ALL shapes and sizes. So, when Shapermint reached out to me about being featured on their site, I couldn’t let this excellent opportunity go to waste!

Read my article here: https://shapermint.com/blogs/news/shapermintcrewlove-series-interview-38

Shapermint’s mission is ALL about empowering others of ALL shapes and sizes, as the intimates brand sells shape wear in sizes XS-4XL. When I was in middle school back in 2011, I remember reading Seventeen magazine and watching women of all ages and sizes, including celebrities and then-First Lady Michelle Obama speak on accepting their body and learning to love it. The magazine’s features on learning to love all of you was such a beautiful start of a body positivity revolution that has grown since my middle school days. Shapermint is literally a brand taking off on Seventeen magazine’s mission back in 2011 and even before then. Let’s be REAL here: girls are mean. And, we are usually are own biggest critics. SO, that all being said, having an extraordinary brand such as Shapermint featuring women of all shapes and sizes learning to love themselves is such a great thing that I hope continues to expand throughout our world moving forward.

Coincidentally speaking, Shapermint emailed me that my feature on their site the day after International Women’s Day aka March 8. I spent my 2023 aka this year’s International Women’s Day at my company’s headquarters helping put together and panel and reception event to honor this amazing day. It was an incredible event, and I am so proud of each of my colleagues and myself for all our hard work that was put into making this event happen. The theme this year for International Women’s Day is Embrace Equity – meaning how can we make sure that everyone has equitable access to succeed? Everyone’s needs are different in the workforce and so is everyone’s body in what they choose to wear and how they wear things. Shapermint is definitely transforming the world of fashion for ALL beautiful bodies and sizes.

I am SO honored to always speak on body confidence and positivity, especially with the iconic Shapermint brand. I have collaborated with several fashion brands since starting my blog in January 2020, but Shapermint has been one of the most special brands and one of my favorites to work with. It is such a compliment to see my hard work come to light and to be noticed by others. And, sometimes, we do not even know who is noticing us. Case in point: one of my fellow blogger friends got some GREAT exposure for her secondhand content. Little did she know, her page had been featured and recognized as a top secondhand content creator in her own city by a popular secondhand account. You NEVER know who is seeing your hard work, whether it be at work, creating content, or in your personal life. Just keep going!!

Read my article here: https://shapermint.com/blogs/news/shapermintcrewlove-series-interview-38

A special thanks to Lina and the rest of the Shapermint Crew for featuring me on your site via this incredible opportunity. Keep empowering others!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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Blogging Highlights + My Favorite Outfits of 2022!

2022 was a highlight of my blogging years!! I got featured by Starbucks (!!!), collaborated with some super great brands, and went on my first-ever international trip to Canada as a blogger (I have been fortunate enough to travel abroad pre-blogging years, too!). One of my favorite parts of blogging is getting to share different outfits throughout the year. My closet is my most prized possession and will likely remain that way for many more years to come (Carrie Bradshaw feels anyone?!). Today, I am going to share my blogging highlights and favorite outfits of this past year!

To read about my blogging experiences from 2021, look no further than here: https://pinkchickadee.com/2021/12/28/my-blogging-highlights-of-2021-favorite-outfit-from-each-month/

Blogging Highlights of 2022

  • January – Celebrating 2 years as a blogger at Potomac Point Winery with Papa and a custom baked cake!
  • January/February – Collaborating with iconic eco-friendly shoe brand VIVAIA & the super popular Amazon seller and fashion brand Exlura
  • March – Getting my content reshared by Starbucks (!!!!!)
  • March/April – Shooting SO MUCH content and getting to see the cherry blossoms at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC
  • April – Shooting more Instagram Reels and enjoying it!
  • April – Putting together my Lilly Pulitzer Gallery Wall!!
  • April – Attending my first-ever STEM For Her Elevate Her Gala to empower and fundraise for the next generation of women in STEM
  • July – My Aunt Amy got a pink Jeep and I got to snap several photos in front of it!
  • August – Taking a week off of work to go to Maine and Canada with Papa and my dog Rosie
  • August – Visiting the iconic Biltmore mansion in Asheville, North Carolina with my best friend Alanna
  • September – Getting to shop at and meet my friends through this platform at Pink – Greenville, North Carolina’s Lilly Pulitzer Signature store!
  • November – Working with the super adorable preppy fashion shop – Shop Navy Bleu!
  • December – Being the social media point of contact for STEM For Her Day – a day to bring together girls in STEM to learn more about careers in STEM from local Washington, DC area high schools – and getting to meet some pretty iconioc figures in STEM!
  • December – Becoming friends in real life with Stephanie of @slythestylist!

My Favorite Outfits of 2022

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February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

I feel SO lucky through it all to be able have so many opportunities brought to me via this incredible blog of mine. Most of all, I thank YOU for being here and supporting me through it all. Thank YOU for each being apart of my life and this amazing platform of mine. Here’s to making more content and memories together in 2023!

Happy New Year!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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The Rain Boots I’ve Had for Years

It is hard to believe that I have worn leggings *yes, leggings* at least once since May began. It feels like the April showers have extended into May here in the Washington, DC area. On my Instagram (follow me @_thepinkchickadee!), I have raved about my favorite pair of rain boots – my Hunter Boots – that I have coincidentally owned a pair of for years now. Now, I own 3 pairs of Hunter Boots in Hot Pink (featured here!), Black, and Hunter Green.

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Flashback to my high school days in approximately 2014-2016 and it to me felt like everyone was rocking a pair of adorable Hunter Boots with their North Face jackets on a gloomy day. I admired this pair of boots so much. I would see them on Pinterest styled in beautiful preppy looks, in the classroom styled with leggings and oversized sweaters, and in the hallways as I went from class to class whereas someone probably came late to class with a Starbucks latte in hand. I saw these Hunter Boots everywhere I turned and in practically every color under the sun, ranging from Black to Yellow to Red to Grey to Eggplant Purple to Hunter Green to all shades of blue and pink and everything in between. Hunter Boots also come in all sizes and silhouettes, ranging from tall boots (which are the style of each of mine!), ankle length booties, and lengths in the middle. One of my favorite bloggers and YouTubers in the fashion world at the time (and still is as she’s since expanded into primarily travel!!!) Annie Wears It (now known as Annie Fairfax) owned several pairs of Hunter Boots which only ignited my aspirations to own a pair for myself. Check out Annie Fairfax here: https://anniewearsit.com/

When Christmas 2015 rolled around, I knew that would be THE year that I purchased my own pair of Hunter Boots. I opted for the tall Black boots, since I knew that they would be a classic staple within my wardrobe for years to come. That Black Friday, I searched and searched and searched the web for a pair of tall Black Hunter Boots in my size on sale. And, somehow, I found just the pair on Amazon (which my Grandma, then, got for me as one of my Christmas gifts!!). The following March 2016, my family and I went to Chicago for Spring Break, where I styled this exact pair of Hunter Boots whether rain or shine for all of the days that I was there. I *even* wore my Black Hunter Boots for my Senior High School Homecoming game where I was crowned Homecoming Queen! Christmas 2016, my Hot Pink Hunter Boots were a sweet gift from my Grandma as she knew I practically lived in my Black Hunter Boots! And, then, I bought the Hunter Green Hunter Boots on sale when I was in London studying abroad. Fun fact: Hunter Boots is a British fashion brand!!!

Now that I have owned 3 pairs of Hunter Boots for about 4 years now and owned a pair of Hunter Boots for almost 7, I can say with true confidence that the boot has stayed consistent as my style and the fashion trends have evolved over the years. We ALLL know that fashion trends are ever-changing and it feels like one minute something is “in-style” and the next it is “out” – I am totally feeling those Heidi Klum from Project Runway vibes haha! I am also most definitely not getting rid of any of my pairs of Hunter Boots anytime soon either. The boots go great with everything, whether it be a Lilly Pulitzer top/dress, leggings, a plaid skirt, or even *yes, even* pajamas!

Hunter Boots in the Tall Boots style currently retail for $160 on the Hunter Boots website. I have also noticed over the years and more recently aka the other day that places such as DSW and Nordstrom Rack carry Hunter Boots, too. They have been nothing short of an excellent investment AND they can be purchased for much cheaper than $160 when you search or happen to simply hit the jackpot sometime as well. Shop them here: https://rstyle.me/+qyM4jS945znao-hxjqTfSQ

& a trip down memory lane!!

My Senior Year Homecoming Game
A trip to Occoquan, Virginia
Visiting The Winery at Bull Run!
Visiting Pennington, New Jersey with my friend Chris
For a blog shoot the day I announced my previous newsletter!
At the #IfThenSheCan Exhibit in March!
Styling an outfit for a campaign with Larace!

XOXO – Katie <3

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Where To Buy Hill House Nap Dress Dupes (2026 Edition)

***Please note that this Where To Buy Hill House Nap Dress Dupes Shopping Guide will be updated and recirculated periodically to reflect the most up-to-date information. This guide was most recently updated as of July 2026.***

If you have been following along with some of the latest fashion brands, then you probably know about Hill House. Perhaps, you may have even heard about the “Nap Dress Nation” – surrounding Hill House’s well-known Nap Dress. Hill House has designed beautiful Nap Dresses that are classic and timeless. They give off to me preppy, Grand Millennial, and timeless vibes. As much as I love the Hill House Nap Dress (which I review here!) and have multiple Nap Dresses within my closet (see my first purchase here!), the price of it is pretty hefty. Most Hill House Nap Dresses retail for over $150 and upwards of $200 and sometimes even $300. For many people including myself, a dress for $100+ is a lot of money and comes at a pretty hefty price tag. Over the past few years, I have been shopping and browsing around for Hill House Nap Dress dupes and, to my surprise, I saw not one but several Hill House Nap Dress dupes for under $100 and some for under $50. And, I have become OBSESSED with finding several affordable and accessible options for all to be apart of Nap Dress Nation!!

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Where To Buy Hill House Nap Dress Dupes (2026 Edition)

This Hill House Nap Dress Dupes Shopping Guide will outline multiple brands that regularly carry dupes. It is worth noting that most of these nap Dress Dupes retail for under $100.

Where To Buy Hill House Nap Dress Dupes

  • Crown & Ivy at Belk – Started in 2014, Crown & Ivy is a Belk-exclusive brand selling all-things colorful and preppy. Shop Crown & Ivy here. 
  • English Factory – Selling beautiful styles, timeless classics, and must-have apparel, English Factory is a popular preppy retailer. Shop English Factory at Nordstrom here.
  • Grace Karin – A popular seller on Amazon known for its Bridgerton-inspired dresses and preppy pieces, Grace Karin’s dresses retail at a fraction of the cost compared to Lilly Pulitzer. Shop Grace Karin here.
  • J Crew/J Crew Factory – Founded in 1983, J Crew is a renowned American preppy fashion brand known for its classic and affordable styles with an emphasis on high quality. J Crew also brings its preppy and classic A-game at an even affordable price range via its outlet store J Crew Factory. Shop J Crew here and shop J Crew Factory here. 
  • LAKE – Founded by Anne Read Lattimore and Cassandra Cannon in Savannah, Georgia in 2014, LAKE is a luxury sleepwear pajama brand known for some of the softest high-quality cotton pajamas ever worn that are worth the $100+ price tag (can personally confirm!!!), alongside soft lounge apparel and nap dress dupes. Shop LAKE here.
  • Laura Ashley – Founded by Welsh fashion designer Laura Ashley who originally made furnishing materials in the 1950s and expanded into clothing in the 1960s, Laura Ashley has since become a popular fashion and interior design brand that is still in business today, even after Ashley’s passing in 1985. Shop Laura Ashley at TJ Maxx here and Marshall’s here.
  • Mary Square – A women-owned brand founded by Kelly Shiley, Mary Square designs bright printed clothing to inspire joy, brighten one’s day, and build confidence. Shop my Mary Square pajamas review here and get 15% Off Your Entire Order at Mary Square with code THEPINKCHICKADEE. 
  • Old Navy – Owned by GAP, Inc., the well-known and budget-friendly American retailer offers all-things casual and fashionable apparel, including preppy pieces at a fraction of the cost. Shop Old Navy here.
  • Prettygarden – Prettygarden is an Amazon seller well-known for its pretty garden-like apparel. The best part?!? Prettygarden’s dresses like Lilly Pulitzer’s are at a much affordable price point, too! Shop Prettygarden here.
  • Quince – Quince focuses on bringing high-end, luxury materials such as cashmere, Mongolian wool, and linen at an affordable price point all with sustainability and using recycled materials in mind. Shop Quince here. 
  • Tuckernuck – Taking its namesake from Summers on Nantucket via the nearby island Tuckernuck, Tuckernuck focuses on designing gorgeous preppy fashion with price ranges and styles from affordable luxury to high-end investment pieces. Shop Tuckernuck here.

Wrap-Up:

Ever since the Hill House Nap Dress became popular, I have LOVED being apart of Nap Dress Nation! With “Nap Dress Summer (and Spring!)” upon us, I am SO happy that there’s SOOO many accessible options for all of us to enjoy being apart of Nap Dress Nation via Nap Dress dupes. 

XOXO – Katie <3

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VIVAIA Flats Review – Stylish & Ethical

Since starting to work full time, I have started choosing flats over sandals in my day to day life. Luckily for my newly flat-loving self, I connected with VIVAIA to do share with YOU a VIVAIA flats review. Nevertheless, I’m excited to show off their super stylish AND ethical flats. If you follow me on Instagram (let’s be friends @_thepinkchickadee), then you probably *just probably* have seen me style a pair of my VIVAIA flats in one (or many!) of my posts. VIVAIA’s flats are super stylish, ethically-made, and made to suit your most likely busy lifestyle, too. Today, I am going to share ALL my thoughts on VIVAIA’s flats in this review & if you’re interested in purchasing a pair of flats (or another pair of shoes from VIVAIA), then yes my code pink18 for 18% off your purchase.

***Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.***

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So, you may be wondering: what exactly is VIVAIA? Well, VIVAIA was founded on a mission to create sustainable footwear that was also stylish. VIVAIA’s striving to create gorgeous footwear for YOU, while also allowing YOU to make a positive impact to those around us and the world. To me, VIVAIA’s flats feel like luxury at a fraction of the cost (think Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo, and even Tory Burch) with the SAME quality while making a major difference in our world today. All of their shoes are sustainably made and machine-washable – to me that is a win-win!

VIVAIA flats have several features that make them unique and that I have seen embodied when wearing them on a regular basis. Some of these features I have listed below:

  • Machine-washable
  • The mid-sole feels JUST as if you were on a yoga mat
  • Half-sizes are sold *and we rejoice!!!*
  • Rebound insole
  • The heel padding is made out of memory foam *yes – memory foam to bring you back to that $8,000 mattress of your dreams*
  • Sustainably made

Each of the features that I have mentioned above about VIVAIA’s flats I have seen embodied in the two pairs that I own every single time I put them on. The reason I wear them SO SO MUCH is because I feel like a million bucks when I put them on. I an indeed brought back to the days of wearing fuzzy socks while also wearing my UGG rip off boots in the 5th grade and feeling as if I just rolled out of bed and yet still want to be comfortable. I have worn my VIVAIA flats to work and into the office (which is a 35-45 minute drive for me each way) and felt no ounce of soreness within either of my feet throughout the day. I also wore my VIVAIA flats to go car shopping a few weeks ago, where I was waiting to purchase my car for a few hours, due to a delay with another customer and felt no ounce of soreness in my feet then, too. In the past, I have felt super sore within my feet from other shoes that I wear when traveling or on my feet for extended periods of time. However, VIVAIA flats allow me to stay on my toes for those extended periods of time without feeling like I need a foot rest pronto.

One of my other favorite parts of VIVAIA flats is that they are sustainably made and machine washable. I have to say, I wear my VIVAIA flats practically everywhere now including when I travel, so they get a bit dirty from time to time. Given that they’re made out of cloth-like knitted materials, they will unfortunately get dirty from time to time. BUT, never fear as VIVAIA flats are perfectly suited for the washing machine and look good as new just after one wash. On the same token, I LOVE knowing that I am making a difference whenever I wear one of my pairs of VIVAIA flats when I personally feel like a million bucks. It’s pretty rewarding to know that the brand VIVAIA as a whole has a mission to change the world one pair of shoes at a time. To me, that’s pretty empowering.

You know what they say: empowered women empower women. I can say just the same for a pair of shoes empowering the world when it comes to VIVAIA’s shoes, too. I have most definitely fallen in love with VIVAIA as a brand along with *of course* their flats. In the future, I hope to buy more shoes from VIVAIA, too.

As always, I have linked my own VIVAIA flats down below for your own shopping convenience. If you choose to purchase a pair of VIVAIA flats for yourself, then feel free to use my code pink18 for 18% off your purchase.

XOXO – Katie <3

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Preppy Spring 2022 Wardrobe Inspiration

Last weekend, we had a snow storm in the Washington, DC area. *YES, fake Spring is a thing here y’all!* If you follow me on Instagram (follow me @_thepinkchickadee), then you know that I am more than ready for Spring and shared my wardrobe on there first. So, that snow storm this past weekend gave me an opportunity to utilize my creative genes and redo my display rack in my Office/Closet space. I have been shopping *confession and sorry, Mom* recently and picked up just a few items to wear this Spring and even Summer 2022 season. I am oh so excited to be able to share with y’all my display rack (shop here!) for this season that I’ve had for a few years now AND finally decked it out!!

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I decided to dress up my wardrobe in a rainbow fashion aka color-coded. Personally, I think it is WAYYY more fun to doll up a little Office space wardrobe when it’s in a color-coded manner. That way, it looks like a whimsical, little Spring rainbow in my own space – HAHA! As for the pieces that I got this Spring, I shopped at my local 2nd Ave thrift store and ThredUp for some secondhand finds as well as Amazon (specifically the brands of Larace, Ouges, and Exlura that I’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with!!), Tuckernuck (January’s Sample Sale), Stoney Clover Lane (“Katie” handbag), Belk (ESPECIALLY Crown & Ivy and a bit of Kim Rogers, too), Fabletics (yep, I’m a consistent “Skip the Month” subscriber – LOL!), and *of course* Lilly Pulitzer (January’s Sunshine Sale and recent Gifts with Purchase on the brand’s site!!). Now is the time to enjoy getting your own inspiration for your Spring 2022 wardrobe (and maybe treat yourself to a new clothing item or three! Also, be sure to check out my Reels showing off my fun Spring 2022 wardrobe (follow me @_thepinkchickadee) for even more in-depth inspiration.

XOXO – Katie <3

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