Kansas City Fashion Week was last week, and I was lucky enough to attend Saturday night’s festivities. I wanted something a bit quirky to wear; your average skirt + stiletto combo wasn’t my aim this go-round. (And I had already done the Tough Girl thing last time, so I was on the hunt for something new.)
Enter my pals at JCrew. They know what a girl needs when she wants to stand out. I paired their lattice medallion printed blouse + trousers together for a pantsuit-esque, maybe-sorta-wearing-wallpaper look. I’m fine with it. In fact, I loved it. A skinny belt helped break things up in the middle, a statement necklace and earrings layered in more points of interest, and a navy leather jacket toned the whole look just a bit.
I attended the show with my friend Alissa from The Adored Life (who was kind enough to shoot the photos above, and give me a crash course in her badass DSLR), and then met up with Jess from 26 & Not Counting. Together the three of us navigated the carpet, and hopped backstage to the ULTA lounge to check out the models in their natural habitat + a quick preview of a few of the runway pieces.
The runway shows were really interesting; I love being exposed to new and super talented designers. I snapped a few fave looks (below), and am still drooling over that amazing strong shoulder short sleeved piece by Laura Kathleen. (You guys know I dig a strong shoulder.)
The girls and I ended the night navigating the city hunting for a burger in a spring downpour– complete with flooded streets and puddles that could swallow us whole. (It’s a good thing my pumps were patent leather and not suede!) Hey, what’s a little lightning + rain between friends?
A special thanks to the Kansas City Fashion Week team for having me, and to ULTA for the backstage access + bag of beauty goodies to test drive.
Linking up with More Pieces of Me + On the Daily Express, Get Your Pretty On, Style Elixir, The Pleated Poppy, Sew Crafty Angel, Walking in Memphis in High Heels, and Life’s a Party Dress Like It.
The jumper look good on you and the jacket adds edge.. cool! The closest to any fashion week I’ve been is on Fashion TV in my living room, LOL!
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So fun! I love these pictures – you look amazing! Perfect outfit and leather jacket 🙂
love the jumpersuit!!!!
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great pictures and i am crushing on your bang on style outfit.. lady you are looking awesome!! xx
I am completely floored Ashley, you look sensational, my favorite outfit on your blog ever. The jumpsuit is a stunning piece, so well styled. Hope you’re having a good week so far.
What a beautiful look sweetie! Great pictures! <3
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beautiful look
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Love the jumpsuit the colors and patterns look great together. mywhiteT.com
So freaking amazing! Love love love this outfit on you! Very perfect for the setting! So jealous actually! Thanks for linking up!!
My jaw dropped when I saw these pictures of you- absolutely gorgeous!! I love this outfit on you!
nice outfit. love jumpsuits. your choice of pattern and color is impeccable. love the necklace! must’ve been such a wonderful experience.
love this look! my favorite of yours so far 🙂
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I love what you were— perfect for a fashion show! Glad you had such a great time at the events — and that you survived the unexpected downpour 🙂
kansas city fashion week? gah, it sounds so fun! you look awesome, and how great to spend the night with other fashion bloggers?? i wish we had something similar…. (i’d need your help getting dressed for it though!!)
Looking amazing!
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I love your outfit and you look so gorgeous 🙂
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okay i am OBSESSED with this look! at first i thought it was a jumpsuit which i loved but i love even more that it is separates that you can style in so many other ways!
bummed i missed you at the shows but maybe next time!
oh and alissa’s photography: AMAZING! i need her to teach me her ways!
xo mk
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What a great event. Again you fooled me into thinking that was a jumpsuit. You totally pull off that head-to-toe bright print. The photos are gorgeous and your makeup so pretty. You are glowing in that last up-close photo.
So stylish – I thought it was a jumpsuit too! Love it even more since you can wear it separately!
Katie – See What Katie Wears
Wow! You look amazing! I really love that you made these pictures outside.
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These are my favorite pictures of you so far! You look beautiful and I love the print on the shirt and trousers. Also, great accessories.
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You are stunning!!! I totally love this outfit, though I’m not sure I could pull it off. You just look perfectly chic.
I thought this was a jumpsuit!! Gorgeous!!! I love it so much! Looks like fun!
xo, Kenya
You look HAWT!! I totally thought this was a jumpsuit at first!
I wish I could have attended fashion week, but I am so so glad I was able to meet you at the KC Blogger Brunch on Saturday!
Danielle at Framed Frosting
You look HAWT!! I totally thought this was a jumpsuit but I love that it’s not because you don’t have that awkward camel toe haha.
I was bummed that I couldn’t attend fashion week, but it was so great to meet you at the KC Bloggers Brunch on Saturday!!
Danielle at Framed Frosting
You styling genius, you! This top and pant combo is AMAZING and look fabulous on you! Love the photos too!
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