much adoo

I have always liked the way my name sounds when translated into the Japanese alphabet. The 'th' sound in my name does not have an equivalent so translates into a much more fun sounding 'kya'. Plus, Birdo from Super Mario is actually called Kyasarin in Japan. I also think it sounds much cuter than my rather long and proper name. In real life, a large lot of my friends, including males, actually call me 'Kafwin' and my husband drops the 'w' to be 'Kafin'. I love my name, don't get me wrong, but I also love the little nicknames that come along with it.

Just don't call me Kathy. Katie. Kate. Not really my name. I won't know who you are talking to. Or Kasey - which is what I went by in school up until the last years of high school. When people stop me using my old nickname and maiden name, I usually don't notice. Awkward!

jacket :: forever 21

dress :: marc by marc jacobs remixed

tights :: ebay

heels :: report via nordstrom rack remixed

headband :: free people

fox satchel :: ebay remixed

necklaces :: noto // crave jewelry design remixed

rings :: modcloth // asos remixed

belt :: anthropologie remixed

So let's have a chat about how incredibly awful at life I have been lately because if there is an award for losing everything all the time - I win. Last weekend, my card must have slipped out of my wallet before I met up with Rachel and Jessica, and someone went on a small spending spree at gas stations in a span of 2 hours with my credit card. Then this weekend I suppose I left my cell phone sitting atop the post office machine, went and took these photos, and when I got in my car 20 minutes later, realized I had no cell phone. Whoever has it has no intention of giving it back. I really lose hope in people sometimes. I'm sure all of you would return a lost item and that the people who took my card and phone aren't reading my blog. If you are those people....we aren't friends.

Also, I bought a new bag while shopping in Maryland that I love. I wish I hadn't ended up needing to buy a new cell phone the next day, but life happens, and this purse is darn cute. And it has a fox on it. Everything with animals on it, I swear. Which brings up the tee. I've had it for a year and it has never been on the blog? Shame on me. Everything with corgis on it.

jacket :: loft remixed

tee :: modcloth

skirt :: buttons via francesca's collections (similar) remixed

belt :: vintage (similar) remixed

tights :: target remixed

boots :: love culture remixed

bag :: emma fox via nordstrom rack (similar)

earrings :: kate spade remixed

cuff :: target remixed

rings :: kiel mead forget me knot // modcloth remixed

I am not a big breakfast person. I like breakfast food, but chances are, if I am eating it, it's probably after 11am. But I do love eggs, bacon, toast, and pancakes for all it's worth. So on this Sunday morning I wanted something with a smokey flavor, like I had cooked it in the grease from bacon. But I find bacon grease kind of disgusting when I have to cook with it, so I decided to make a completely vegetarian egg dish by using a few items in my pantry. (PS looking for other vegetarian recipes - I've got lots!)

Every now and then I am left with a weekend where I am alone in Harrisburg, and quite honestly, when I have no plans and am left to my own devices, I really cannot sit still. I ended up driving down to Maryland to visit Ikea, go shopping at a mall, and take awkward photos in a horse agility course (I'm not sure what these are called...Google tells me I am correct.)

coat :: rachel by rachel roy remixed

sweater :: gap outlet remixed

top :: bar III

shorts :: loft remixed

flats :: j crew remixed

bag :: sass & peril via fab remixed

acorn pin :: c/o sugarcookie remixed

necklace :: via noto remixed

bracelet :: free people remixed

journal :: the curiosity shoppe for target

The time has come where I need to start wearing coats out and considering turning my heat on - I haven't ran heat or air conditioning in my apartment since the end of August and it's been great. I wasn't made for the cold - if you find that I ever stop mentioning (or complaining I suppose) about the drops in temperature, either I'm in Florida or it's an impostor of me. Speaking of winter - my husband suggested a month of posts themed around his homecoming. What do you think?

Like the nails? Check out Chantal's tutorial here.

This coat is a favorite of mine. I bought it in 2007 when we went to California, and I mistakenly thought I shouldn't pack a coat, even though it was December. My (now) sister in law and husband mocked my cape as a Harry Potter cloak - but look now guys - I'm totally in style 5 years later. And here's a little gem for you, my husband and I in Disneyland in 2007.

sweater :: j crew outlet remixed

top :: modcloth the answer is sheer top

skirt :: tulle remixed

tights :: target remixed

kitten heels :: target

bag :: valhalla brooklyn larch bag remixed

coat :: forever 21 remixed

earrings :: free people

headband :: free people remixed

bracelet :: vintage via atomic warehouse remixed

necklace :: c/o prettypany remixed

My husband and I have found ourselves discussing the fact that we will be together soon and laughing wildly about how incredibly weird that is going to be. I have only lived in Pennsylvania alone really, and my time with Jason has been so encapsulated this year that I pack so many things in our time together because I know there is a near date where we won't be together. I already have our weekends nearly planned into January and am anticipating trips to Philly, Baltimore, Akron, Florida, and Cincinnati. For all it's worth, Harrisburg really excels at being a drive away to a variety of things and our homes.

cause this is nothing like we ever dreamt

jacket :: target remixed

scarf :: gift (similar) remixed

dress :: a'gaci (similar) remixed

belt :: target remixed

tights :: target remixed

moccassins :: minnetonka

hat :: handmade remixed

fox satchel :: ebay remixed

ring :: modcloth

The fall is in full effect, and driving home I find myself wanting to swerve over and just take a million photographs, but the fact that my drives are never less than 5 hours and that it's below 50 degrees and I'm not wearing tights stops me from doing so. I finally found a good fall jacket - I have to thank stores with petite sections dearly because my arms always look silly in normal people sized things.