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.
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NO ONE could pull this off but you, OMG! You looked awesome! You have some serious style guts, girl!
Loving this!
Well you know I already fawn all over you so I won’t embarrass you with a ridiculous comment. I had SUCH a damn good time with you. It was fun, encouraging and most of all motivating. I am soooooo lucky to have gotten to meet you!
You look like a rock star, Ashley!
Glad you had fun at fashion week!
Too gorgeous! You totally rocked this look. 😀
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You look amazing!
Awesome post! You guys look like you had SO much fun! Yay!
You pulled this off so well- I love the J.crew medallion print on you!
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Looking gorgeous, as always Ashley! Absolutely amazing look and your pictures look awesome! Your friend did a great job!
I’m obsessed with your hair and makeup in this shoot- you look so beautiful!
The outfit is a winner as always- I love that you went bold!
LOVE! Your photos look AMAZING. See you in a few short days!
Gorgeous girl! You totally killed it!
You look amazing!
KCFW looked like a fun time- and some beautiful designs! You NEED that sharp shoulder jacket in your closet, for sure!
Oh wow, what stunning photos! You look fab and I’m glad you got to enjoy it!
Corinne x
Sounds like a blast! Seeing what happens behind the scenes must have been pretty cool. Loving the two piece, I thought it was a jumpsuit at first!
Mili
You look absolutely gorgeous! I love the matching separates – always such a chic look.
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What an awesome outfit! I love it on you!
What an outfit! You’re so brave!
I would never have the guts to wear this, but you totally wear it like a pro and look fabulous, girl!
Your Fashion Week experience sounds like so much fun! 🙂
First of all, the photos turned out AMAZING. You look so fab, and I love your standout, unique outfit choice. You are rockin’ it. That leather jacket is awesome!
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I’m now totally obsessed with prints, thanks very much! And that leather jacket is so, so good! Loving it!
OMG you look SO fab girl! Love the outfit and these pictures are gorgeous!
Great post! Looks like you had fun!
What an amazing outfit you put together- totally in your element at FW, too! Way to go, girl!
Seriously stunning!
Love your outfit! Looks like a great show
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Wowww Ashley! You look amazing babe!!!! I love that this looks like a jumpsuit. It’s so cool
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you are seriously gorgeous!! no wallpaper ever looks that great. what a great event to attend, lucky you! missed you doll, but i’m back!
You look incredible! You definitely can rock this onesie look- and I love that it’s actually 2 pieces, so you can break it up as well. Awesome!
Ashley, this is amazing on you!
That outfit needs to get in my closet! Love matching separates!
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I never would have guessed those were separates! love how you styled them. It sounds like you guys had so much fun!
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Girl you look amazing, I can see that you are gorgeous but the outdoor pics are just to die for. I would to hang with you and Alissa, you two are some of my favorite bloggers.
great outfit! loving the prints and your accessories!
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Looks super cute! I initially thought you had on a one piece jumper. But hey, I think its better that they’re matching separates so you can mix and match them 🙂
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Lovely!
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So cute!! Not wallpaper like at all! And ps. you hair color is fantastic–I love how its a little bit different take on the ombre–your making me wanna make a change hehe
You look Ah-mazing! The outfit, the make-up, the accessories. Really nailed it! Prints on Prints is my new favorite obsession.
I’ve totally been obsessing over jumpsuits lately and this one is amazing!! Love the colors! You look gorgeous!!
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Only you would think to put these two super loud pieces together and totally make it work! You look awesome, Ashley! Happy to hear KCFW was a fun time! (Even the running the rain part!)
Gorg!
I love your hair here! So sleek and shiny!
PS- give me those Ray Bans! Haha. 🙂
What a gorgeous outfit!
That leather jacket is seriously something too! I’ve never heard of Veda, but they clearly know what they’re doing. 😉
Amazing look, the best of yours Shannon…. you look fab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kisses doll!
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So very nice print!
I really love this outfit, Ashley! It’s so bright and happy!
You look amazing!
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Looking so fashionable for fashion week, Miss A! Amazing look!
I love these outdoor pictures!!!You look fab!!
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Ashley, you are so gorgeous! I love this look you put together- so pretty!