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Win a $50 credit to a-thread!

Posted on April 7, 2013

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

a-thread is an online fashion & lifestyle boutique. They love classic styles with a fun, fresh twist, and always at affordable prices! They also have a Shop&Effect program, where our customers get to choose one of four charity partners – Thirst Relief, Kiva, Children of the Night and LA Animal Services – to donate 5% of their purchase to.

This week, a-thread would like to gift one lucky Sidewalk Ready reader a $50 credit to their adorable shop!

For this giveaway there are three different opportunities for entry. You can do any number of these – but please make sure you leave a comment for each!

1. “Like” a-thread and Sidewalk Ready on Facebook.

2. Sign up for a-thread’s email list. You can find the registration information at the bottom of their home page.

3. Check out their inventory, “pin” your favorite item and link to the pin in the comment section below.

The a-thread Giveaway will be open until Sunday, April 14th at 12am. The winner will be selected at random and contacted by email. If I have not received a response within 24 hours, another winner will be selected.

Good luck!

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Anti bag lady.

Posted on April 5, 2013

I have gone through many style phases in my life, but possibly the longest and most cherished was my “natural” stage which occurred towards the end of high school and beginning of college. I was obsessed with hemp jewelry accented with wood and stones, maxi skirts, and all shades of green and brown.

Now that the weather is warming up a little, my fashion aesthetic is taking a turn in the bohemian direction. I feel that this style lends itself best to spring and summer because less layering is required. Any time I’ve attempted to go full out hippie chick in the winter, I just end up feeling like a bag lady.

Moral of the story: get ready for some changes here on SWR. Summer lovin’ Kayley is emerging. However, you know me, I am sensitive to anything that appears too over-done, so today’s look is the perfect representation of my preferred polished and boho combination.

Outfit Breakdown:
Jacket: LOFT (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Necklace: H&M (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Top: H&M *in stores (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Jeans: Urban Outfitters (Same. *on sale Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Boots: c/o Wanted Shoes (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Bangle: LOFT (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington (Same. Save. Spend. Splurge.)

Hair:
Curled away from my face with a 1.25″ curling iron.

psssst. Another change for spring … I got a haircut. A big one. If you want a little preview, check out my Instagram!

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A wash.

Posted on April 3, 2013

It’s no secret that I am a major fan of neutrals. Actually, I might say the word “fan” is mild … I’m more of a neutral groupie, if you will. Those of you who have been following this blog for any period of time have probably picked up on this fact. If you are one of the few who actually reads the text rather than scrolling immediately to the pictures, you may recall that I’ve discussed this before. However, I don’t think I’ve ever dressed as neutrally as I have been lately. Something about this dismal, delayed spring has affected the clothing I’ve chosen to wear. My outfits are a reflection of the weather.

Flat. Muted. Subdued.

Don’t you worry, my friends. As soon as the sun starts shining, I’ll re-introduce more saturated hues. Pelase consider this nothing but a phase.

In this outfit, I went with cream on cream, accented by a splash of beige and gold. I know this may seem boring, but let me say that wearing the same color on top and bottom actually is a feat. This can also be achieved with bold tones, but I think it’s most successful with neutrals. It’s simple, unexpected, and streamlined.

Outfit Breakdown:
Cardigan: LOFT (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Blouse: c/o LoveMarks (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Earrings: Juliet and Company c/o Shopbop (Same.)
Pants: H&M – in stores (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Heels: Sam Edelman “Yasmine” (Save. Spend. Splurge.)

Hair:
Pulled into a high ponytail, then wrapped into a ballerina bun and secured with bobby pins.

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