Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday, I'm looking forward to a new year! This year I'm hoping to travel more, cut back on my shopping habit, eat the healthiest ever, and get inspired.

I have a lot of things on my list and I hope you guys have some goals set to get you going into the new year. With that said, it is always important to look and feel good about you, so take a browse at my shop. Everything is 25% off with coupon code NEW YEAR, so if you've been eyeing something now is the time! I also marked down a lot of items! http://www.katiegariepy.etsy.com

<3 katie="" p="">

Fresh Monday Feeling

Recent Photos Via my Instagram @katiegariepy

Life just keeps getting oh-so busy and I feel like I am in a constant struggle to get things out of my head. Blogging is a little release for me, and helps me clear my mind so I can fill it with all new things. Here are some things I have stumbled upon this past week, am really into right now, or just found and had to share with the world.

5 Truths The Fast Fashion Industry Doesn't Want You To Know... Just a couple more reasons to shop local and second-hand. Via Huffington Post

James Blake has a new track and I'm curious to here more where this is going... a little different from the last release from him. Via Pigeons & Planes

Here's a write up about my business KatieGariepy by Primary Fashion Music Management! Love their style and this pretty much exemplifies who I am. Via Primary Fashion Music Management

Skillshare... guys if you aren't on this site you really must be. I having been really curious to learn how to code and honestly, for $9.95 a month (with unlimited classes) I will be doing MUCH more than just learning how to code. Click here to join and your first month is free, which was the deal breaker for me! Also the classes I am currently enrolled in are: Build an HTML & CSS Website From Scratch by: Jonathan Grover and A Staple of Branding by: Jeff Staple.

I'm in love with No Fun Press! On my list of things to purchase from them first are 1.) Poop Emjoi Pin 2.) No Fun Beanie 3.) Bitch I Might Be Patch. Also these guys are from Toronto, so we're basically neighbors. Via No Fun Press

Little Dragon, whom I saw live at Bonnaroo this year, covered Andre 3000 + Kelis's track "Millionaire". Not only are they are amazing live, this video shows just that, they can preform so effortlessly. Via YouTube


Don't forget to contribute to my KivaZip loan! It is greatly appreciated and I can't wait to get my business that much better!

Get Dressed: New Years Dresses

Being a particularly picky person, I have the hardest time deciding what to wear for new years. I love ringing in the new year with my friends and getting a little silly, all while looking top notch. I scoured the internet to find the best new years dresses under many different criteria. Something for everyone and every budget!

1. Throw On & Go- Ombre Party Dress in Champagne via Free People $98

2. Investment- Miu Miu Leather Dress via Net-A-Porter $3,650

3. One Of A Kind- Baroque Black & Gold Velvet Cut Out Dress via KatieGariepy at Etsy $50

4. Dancing Piece- Fringed Crepe Dress via Zara $69.99

5. Wear It Again- Lucca Couture Golden Hour Sequin Dress via Nasty Gal $52.80 (Sale!)

6. Princess Dress- Filigree Fantasy Dress via Free People $250

If you are still in need of a holiday dress... you're slacking! But here are some ideas, jump on that expedited shipping girl.

1. The Perfect Velvet Dress- Envy Velvet Dress via Nasty Gal $68

2. Holiday Spirit- Tinsel Tee Dress by Boutique via TopShop $320

3. Dramatic- Mesh & Lace Maxi Dress in Burgundy via ASOS $117.97

Hot Plaid Summer

I just visited The Clothing Show in Toronto on Friday. It was wonderful! Really amazing gals, I'll be putting together a collage of all those artists soon. These are some fine people from Etsy again, I'm always looking for inspiration and I've found some really wonderful artists. Love Love Love! Wish I had some money.
1.) Upcycled Pink Jersey Pencil Case (By: Seaoats) I am loving everything in this shop right now, all re-used materials and eco-friendly water-based inks. Wow.
2.) Plaid Bow Headband (By: Giabowtique) Perfect with your favorite summer dress.
3.) Goo Goo Cat Keychain (By: Mochikaka) I'll take one of each of these adorable itty bitty detailed keychains.
4.) Large Pleated Shoulder Bag in Sunflower and (By: Bluecalla) I love this fabric, it makes me automatically think of summer. Wear with a white t-shirt.
5.) Coral Moths (By: HillaryBird) The prettiest moths I've ever seen! So sweet.
6.) Magenta & Yellow Bow Zipper Pouch (By: KatieGariepy) One of my new favorites, available in my shop at at Splash Panic. Bright and cheery!