Georgia On My Mind

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I am SO happy and excited to announce that I'll be moving back to Atlanta in just a few short weeks!!! I've accepted a position with a company there and I couldn't be happier.

I'm excited about my job, the opportunities, the people I'll be working with, the opportunity to move back to a city I love, the workwear possibilities, furnishing my very own apartment...it'll be a new adventure and one that I'm super excited for and ready to start!

I'm also incredibly overwhelmed with all that I have to do in a small amount of time! If you have any Atlanta suggestions, tips, or anything that could possibly help me, I'm all ears!

Wallet Upgrade

I desperately need a new wallet. For the past five or so years, I've been using a Juicy Couture wristlet as my wallet and while it's worked out quite well, it's now looking very sad and needs to be retired. So I'm on the lookout for something new!

I want something durable, high-quality, and fun. I've rounded up a few favorites below...now I just have to pick one!

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All of these are fun but still chic and sophisticated...and none of them would easily be lost in a dark purse!

GOOP Collection

I know Gwyneth Paltrow is one of those people you either love or hate, but I fall firmly in the I Heart Gwynnie camp. She is, in my mind, one of the most effortlessly chic people out there and isn't afraid to take risks fashion-wise. Obviously, I'd love to learn her secrets and apply them to my own life, so I've been a GOOP subscriber for a while. BUT what I didn't know until recently is that you can shop GOOP!

Each week GOOP does an exclusive collaboration with a brand...and you know how I feel about collabs. Considering GP is one of my style icons, I'm head over heels about this and have some definite wants from the shop...

Sarah Chloe Pinky Ring (monogrammable!)

Sarah Chloe Heartbeat Ring (so unique)

Lemlem Gigi Top (these are made of the best cotton: soft, a good weight, a good nubby texture and they smell amazing...plus stripes, so duh.)

Araks Pajamas (minimalist-chic, perfect for summer!)

I'm sure that if I buy these things, GP's sophistication will rub off on me and I'll magically attract a British musician and become famous...right? Isn't that how this works?

TB Fall Shoe Loves

I'm not the biggest Tory Burch fan out there (I think the Revas are so overrated...but I've never tried them on, so.) but her Fall shoes are k-i-l-l-i-n-g me. Y'all know I'm not a shoe person at all, but I need all of these pairs in my life ASAP. The lady knows how to design perfect shoes: classic but with a touch of trendy/modern to keep them relevant.

Juliet Riding Boot: do I own a pair of perfectly good riding boots already? Yes. Does that stop me from coveting these beautiful boots? Not one bit. Such a perfect fall staple and no huge hardware!

Kaitlin Wedge: I have a thing for quilted leather (so luxe), so this quilted leather wedge, with a shiny gold cap-toe, is just great. Luxurious but not too pricey. I also love the Kaitlin Ballet Flat!

Chandra Loafer: I don't even care that this is a super trendy shape right now, I love these shoes. They're just the right mix of masculine and feminine and would be so cute with rolled up jeans and a t-shirt.

Ludlow Driver: Such a classic. A definite staple and something I need to have when ballet flats aren't quite right.

Mabel Pump (on sale!): I've been kind of looking for a pair of lower-heeled neutral shoes, and these are currently available in my size and for a decent price...practically begging me to buy them. I've also got my eye on the leather version...

Metallic Tania Sandal (on sale!): I already own a pair of gold shoes, but judging from the amount of wear they get, it couldn't hurt to add another summery pair to my closet. A girl needs options, right?

Beller Wedge (on sale!): not available in my size, which is a total bummer because I'm obsessed with that bright blue color. So summery with crisp white jeans or a white dress! If you wear an 8 or above, jump on it (or if you see a 7 anywhere in your travels, holla at a sista)

What do you think--are you as entranced by these shoes as I am or are you just over TB shoes?

This, That, or This Other? Part 2

Remember when I wrote this post and couldn't decide on a dress for an upcoming wedding? Well, I finally decided on one. As much as I (and y'all too) love the minty/gold DVF dress, it was just more than I wanted to spend, so I ended up going with the purple lace Shoshanna! Totally out of my comfort zone...so I have a backup dress in my closet just in case :)

Yay, pretty dress!

I freely admit that I'm terrible at accessorizing. I nearly always have a hair tie on my wrist as a "bracelet", chunky jewelry makes me cringe, and lots and lots of sparkle isn't really my thing. Normally, I'd throw a simple gold necklace on with the dress and call it a day, but the delicate lace edging of the neckline is something I want to show off and a necklace, no matter how delicate, would just compete.

So...I'm going to go with "statement" earrings and/or a bracelet. I just can't choose which earrings or which bracelet. 

This Marc Jacobs bracelet is simple, not overly chunky, and the texture keeps it from being boring. It's also priced right :) I'm just not sure...I already have a few delicate gold bracelets that I could wear instead.

 As far as earrings go, I love the idea of a bright, fun color pop. I love the Gorjana ones above, but I'm torn between the pink and the turquoise! I also have my eye on these Kendra Scott pretties after seeing them on a friend at a 4th of July party...so many color options!

Or should I play it super safe and go with gold earrings? Help me accessorize!!!

Lately...

 how cute is this little French illustration showing you how to draw a lobster?

j'adore

Hiiiii! So July has seriously been a busy month already! I've been working a ton, and a lot of interesting things have opened up on the job front (fingers majorly crossed!) and I've just neglected this little bloggie and all of YOU.

How were your 4ths? Lots of festive colors, foods, sparklers/fireworks and fun? I hope so!

I'm definitely going to make blogging more of a priority for myself, mostly because I love having a little outlet to share all my thoughts, wants, wishlists, etc. It's very cathartic for me to write everything out and get it out of my head, even if I never end up posting what I wrote. This means I need to be more intentional in using my editorial calendar...which I'm trying to do!

Anyway, I still have lots of ideas and plans for What Kate Likes, including a knockoff of Mackenzie's 101 in 1001 list, so keep checking in! And you can always send me an email if you're wondering where I am, what I've been up to, or what's going on!

July 1

Can you believe it's already July?!? 2013 is speeding by. It's both terrifying and a good thing. I keep feeling like everything has been sneaking up on me this year (like 4th of July...) and I'm really just ready to end the year already.

In other news, it's been scorchingly hot here and all I want to do for the Fourth is lay on a beach somewhere that's not 100+ degrees. I know I was complaining about being cold back in the winter, but I'd definitely take some of that weather right now!

ALSO, if you weren't aware, Google Reader is now gone, so be sure to follow my blog on Bloglovin or any other reader site you prefer! The Bloglovin link is to the right :)

Stay cool, y'all!

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