SalSit Loves

I've never been one for online shopping, but for the past few months I have been obsessed with SalSit! They are a strictly online store based in Downtown LA and the style of their clothes is amazing! Dainty white lace tops, denim dungarees, awesome leather jackets, mini dresses, unique jumpsuits and rompers, and perfect accessories. For my style, though, the best part of their inventory is that every one of their items can be styled perfectly into either a girly outfit or a very badass chic outfit.

Here is how I would style some of my favourites items from SalSit

Jacket: SalSit Romper: LOVE Boots: Acne Studios Hat: Topshop (similar) Bag: Mulberry

Blazer: SalSit Bralet: Topshop Shorts: River Island (similar) Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Bag: Chanel Sunnies: Prada

Skirt, Blouse & Bag: SalSit Boots: Topshop Necklace: Tiffany's

Trousers: Zara (similars) Blouse: SalSit Blazer: Topshop (similar) Booties: Boohoo Necklace: SalSit Bag: Mulberry

Dress: SalSit Boots: Dr. Martens Bag: Alexander Wang Flower Crown: Rock 'n Rose

Jeans: Topshop Blouse: SalSit Boots: Bakers Shoes Bag: SalSit Flower Crown: Rock 'n Rose

Shorts: SalSit Shirt: Topshop Vest: Topshop Boots: Dr. Martens Necklace: SalSit Backpack: Mulberry(not online)

Jeans: Zara Top: SalSit Cardigan: Topshop Booties: Balenciaga Bag: Mulberry Flower Crown: SalSit

Romper: SalSit Leather Jacket: SalSit Booties: Modern Vintage Bag: Tory Burch Necklace: ASOS

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Rolled cuff jeans and long lightweight knit sweaters has become my favourite outfit for the Spring-Summer transitional season. You can make it casual with converse and a mini crossbody bag or dress it up with heeled booties and a funky clutch. Or you could be like me and overlook shoes entirely and just walk around barefoot.

The jeans are from Urban Planet and my jumper is from H&M

I'm not quite comfortable with taking full body outfit pictures of myself yet but please be patient. They will come!

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20 Facts About Me

I have always loved reading this kind of post. I feel like even if you don't feel like you learned something about the blogger, at least you got a bit of a chuckle at a funny nickname or a quirky backstory to a random scar. So here we go:

1)My full name is Kaitlyn Joy VanderEnde, though my friends call me "Kate" or "Vander"
2) I am 20 years old
3) I am studying for a BA in General Communications at a local university that shall remain unnamed
4) The meaning behind my blog title is that I am a natural brunette, born and raised in BC, and the babe part just flowed :)
5) I have a tattoo on my right forearm of a cross, heart, and anchor

6) I have my left helix pierced, right side of my nose pierced, and both lobes pierced twice.
7) I have never left North America
8) After I graduate, I plan to move to either the London or LA area
9) I have paralyzing fears of snakes and spiders. It doesn't matter the size, I will yelp and jump up on the nearest piece of furniture or person. And if no one is around to kill it or get rid of it, I will call someone. I have even called my sister from the other end of our house to tell her to come kill a spider.
10) I have a dog, French Bulldog, and 2 donkeys as pets, but I have had 3 other dogs in the past and 1 other donkey
11) I live on a farm and have since I was 9 years old
12) I absolutely hate public transit!
13) I suffer from sporadic claustrophobia (hence my hatred of public transit), meaning that I hate tight spaces most of the time but sometimes I am OK with them and almost prefer them.
14) Even though I am 100% Dutch and come from a long line of tall, lean people, I am 5'6" and have a more curvy, "soft" build than the rest of my family.
15) I don't dance. Period. End of story. When I dance, I either look like a duck or like a Mexican jumping bean.
16) I am very sarcastic and witty (genetic family traits). especially when it comes to my confidence and body image.
17) The furthest place I've ever been on holiday is to Orlando, Florida, but I have been to Mexicali, Mexico but it wasn't a vacation/holiday trip.
18) In high school, my favourite subject was Art, and I was good! Maybe I'll make some kind of post of all my pieces some day...
19) I played basketball in high school but I wasn't very good. Strictly second string. When I jammed both of my middle fingers 5 times in 3 weeks, I couldn't even catch a ball anymore so I stopped playing
20) I have had my first and only job since I was 14 years old.

Overalls: Fashion Statement or Lazy Go-To?

As I'm sure you are aware, overalls are making a huge comeback! Bloggers like Danielle Bernstein of WeWoreWhat and Florencia of Flo Loves Clothes have created great looks with overalls, along with celebrities like Eleanor Calder putting a formal spin on tweed overalls and Selena Gomez looking very casual in denim and a cropped floral tank.

Personally, I love overalls! I think they are a very easy fashion statement that can be dressed up or dressed down. And the fact that there are full overalls, shortalls, and pinafores (overall dresses for you fashion newbies) is amazing and adds even more versatility.

I currently have four pairs of overalls: two pairs of shortalls, one pair of full length overalls, and one pinafore, and I have my eye on a pair of denim shortalls from Urban Planet.

Full Length Overalls: Garage 

Denim Shortalls: Urban Planet

Denim Pinafore: Sirens

Polka Dot Shortalls: Forever 21

When I wear overalls, it's usually with a crop top. Lately, I've been diversifying my styling a bit, and I really like how white knit jumpers and simple collared blouses look with overalls! In terms of footwear, combat boots, sandals, pumps, Converse, Vans, and Keds all look so great with overalls! Overalls are honestly the most versatile wardrobe staple. I would highly recommend everyone go invest in a pair...or two or three lol

Today's Purchases

So I am finally admitting that I am a compulsive shopper/buyer. I don't shop online, thank God, but when I do go shopping, I always end up buying so much more than I had anticipated. Take today, for example. I left my house with the idea that I would only buy a graphic tee and a specific polka dot romper from Forever 21...that went in the hole as soon as I set foot in the mall!

"Ooo H&M! Oh look! Urban Planet!! I must go into Sephora and sample perfumes!! And I can't forget to go to Forever 21 and Garage!"

So I ended up purchasing a whole lot more than I had intended to. After stops in Garage, Bath and Body Works, Forever 21, and Urban Planet, this is whatI walked out with (I even managed to force myself not to even go into Payless).

From Garage I got a grey knit light weight jumper that is very similar to this from Topshop except in grey.

I normally don't go into Bath and Body Works because I have enough perfume and scented candles to last me for the next 4 years. But they had a really attractive display in the front of their store for some new perfumes that drew me in. Usually I go for more subdued and subtle scents, like this one and this one. But this new perfume is absolutely amazing! I bought all three and love them all!

From Forever 21 I got this polka dotted overall romper, and this Guns n' Roses graphic tee with awesome shoulder cutouts for added flair

And finally, from Urban Planet, I bought some basic crop tops and a graphic tee. Now, every time I go shopping, I always, without fail, go to Urban Planet or Stitches (they are the same chain retailers). I absolutely love their clothes! They are so reasonably priced but still great quality. Many items in my current wardrobe are from them and I love them all! Their crop tops are my favourite though.

I'm still trying to get better acquainted with the fashion blogging world but this is one aspect that I really like. So I will definitely make this purchase recaps a more regular thing.