Kathryn C Babb:::Blog

The BIG Day has Arrived in Dallas::::

kathryncbabb — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:16:06 +0000

The monumental day has arrived here inDallas…..

H&M has official open today at NorthPark Mall at noon…………..yes it has been open for 3 hours! I will be taking on my first H&M shopping experience tomorrow. Yes, I know I may be crazy to even be thinking about entering their doors let alone spending some over due NorthPark money, but let me just tell you I CANNOT WAIT.

Colorado Bound….

kathryncbabb — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:50:20 +0000

I am Colorado bound at the end of this week to spend 8 days with my family!! I could not be more pumped to see everyone, attend a wedding with my sister, Kimberly, to be Violet’s nanny, a baby shower for my SIL, check out a Crossfit gym, sip wine on the front patio with my parents and listen to the water feature my dad (Check his work out here) put in and the best part is that I will need a sweater!!! It will be a nice break from this intense Texas heat. The sweet husband will join me later on in the week….Horray! So here is a little outfit I am planning on packing….Until next time!

Wishing for Fall by kcbabb featuring cheetah ballet flats

Månestråle silk top
899 DKK - musthaves.dk

Crop top
$60 - topshop.com

Seven For All Mankind mid rise jeans
£155 - johnlewis.com

Cheetah ballet flat
$13 - target.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors jewelry
$250 - bloomingdales.com

Juicy Couture goldtone earrings
$48 - couture.zappos.com

Dreaming

kathryncbabb — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:31:25 +0000

Oh my word is anyone else being suffocated by the heat? We have had over 18 days of over 100 degree weather and it does not look like it is about to let up anytime soon! InTexaswe have the pleasure of having the heat and the humidity which makes for a double whammy…and makes me even more thankful for working A/C. Because we did not move very far so this whole process has been a bit slow (especially with the heat) and let me just say that this girl is OVER moving. I am hoping to finish up the curtains for the living room this weekend and work on the front yard a little more so hold tight for pictures. Until then I am wishing I was on a beach reading a good book/gossip magazines and sipping a cold glass of white wine. Here’s to dreaming!

photograph by Christian Chaize (Jen Bekman Projects)

Moving and Migraines

kathryncbabb — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:11:34 +0000

Are just a few of the reasons and lame excuses for my blogging absence?
The Hubby and I (and two dogs) have moved into a darling, quaint 2 bedroom house that we are slowing unpacking, organizing and still moving some things. I never realized just how much stuff just 2 people have and acquire over just a few short years of life together. I mean seriously why did I feel the need to save my InStyle magazines for the last 2 years……anything in them is clearly NOT in style any longer and talk about the making for an extremely heavy trash bag! And why do I have 5 pairs of old running shoes for “just in case”, I am pretty sure one pair of lake/river/yard shoes will do! And we have officially retired all the socks that still don’t have partners into rags for cleaning. With the move we have added a roommate, C. Pace. The Hub and him fought together in Iraq and he is hanging out with us and we could not be happier. And I must say that the extra pair of hands has come in handy with moving and the yard work we now have. I will post pictures of the house, but for awhile we were looking a little redneck with the unpacked boxes and rug that was airing out on the fence. The Hub spent all day yesterday cleaning up the front yard and even put in a flowerbed that is full of life and color. Now only if I can keep it alive with the 100 + degree weather we are having in Texas.
I don’t know if any of my follow readers suffer from migraines, but I would be curious….sometimes it is a lonely journey. I mean last week if you were looking for me I could be found curled up in a ball in my bed with all the lights off and an icepack on the head along with the drugs from my neurologist on the bedside table. I have an appointment with another neurologist next week and am looking forward to another opinion.

Thank you for your patience and lack of blogging. Kathryn

4th of July!!!!!

kathryncbabb — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:32:02 +0000

I am pretty sure 4th of July is by far one of my favorite holidays and all it includes….our FREEDOM and all you have and continue to fight for it, celebrations, fireworks, cookouts, red, white and blue!
Our weekend is packed full with gatherings, pool parties, parades and family and friends.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend!

4th of July:::Parade/Party by KCBabb featuring plastic shades

Polo Jeans Ralph Lauren cotton tank top
$71 - coggles.com

James Perse sheer top
$65 - net-a-porter.com

J crew shorts
$98 - jcrew.com

TIEDEKEN blue shorts
€96 - styleserver.de

Steve Madden woven shoes
85 CAD - gravitypope.com

Steve Madden ankle strap sandals
$90 - heels.com

Flower hat
$13 - tillys.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs gradient sunglasses
$98 - piperlime.gap.com

Charlotte russe
$13 - charlotterusse.com

Karen Walker Eyewear plastic shades
$180 - lagarconne.com

4th of July::: Swimwear

kathryncbabb — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:37:50 +0000

I am not sure about where you all live but it is HOT here in Texas…I mean walk outside take your breathe away instant sweat HOT! Wtih that in mind here are some swimsuit ideas if this 4th of July you are lucky enough to be poolside, feet in the sand, or knee deep in the river!

4th of July:: Swimwear by KCBabb featuring a ruched bathing suit

J Crew ruched bathing suit
$88 - jcrew.com

J Crew ruched bathing suit
$82 - jcrew.com

J Crew nylon bikini
$29 - net-a-porter.com

J Crew dot swimwear
$28 - net-a-porter.com

A Night Out:::

kathryncbabb — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:21:52 +0000

Despite the fact that is HOT here in Dallas and it is only June…I still love this outfit. I love a pair of crisp black shorts that have the diversity to be worn day or night and the classic black and white striped shirt! Happy Friday!
Love, Kathryn

A night out in stripes by KCBabb featuring boat neck tops

By Malene Birger boat neck top
65 GBP - my-wardrobe.com

High waisted shorts
80 AUD - westfield.com.au

Cynthia Vincent leather wedge sandals
$250 - piperlime.gap.com

Blue bracelet
$43 - fantasyjewelrybox.com

Dara Ettinger silver earrings
$95 - charmandchain.com

House of Harlow 1960 gold necklace
$176 - pinkmascara.com

Shell necklace
$20 - topshop.com

Costume National leather belt
$220 - costumenational.com

Visitors:::: Kimberly and Violet

kathryncbabb — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:18:44 +0000

I had an incredible 5 days with my sister Kimberly and my precious niece, Violet who is 3.5 months old and finally tipping the scale over 10lbs….so proud of you growing girl. It is so fun to see one of my older sisters become a mom and just how becoming it is on her. We enjoyed the first part of her visit at our Grandparents house in Dallas and Violet got some good snuggles from her Great Grandparents! And on Sunday we headed out to my house to sit my the pool and just veg until their departure on Tuesday. It was so much fun to have them here and was such good medicine for my soul! Josh and I love you both so much and cannot wait until next time!

Memorial Day Weekend

kathryncbabb — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:39:48 +0000

For so many (including my husband) Memorial Weekend is not about sitting by the pool or lake with a cold beverage, but a time of sorrow, reflection, and rememberance of the men and women who they served with and have lost.
I am so very thankful for each and everyone of you who have served our great nation!
Love, Kathryn

Memorial Day Weekend by KCBabb featuring metal aviator sunglasses

Tory Burch top
255 GBP - harrods.com

Tory Burch long sleeve tunic
130 GBP - net-a-porter.com

Seven For All Mankind pleated short
155 GBP - harveynichols.com

Jigsaw ankle strap shoes
98 GBP - jigsaw-online.com

Butter summer leather sandal
$242 - endless.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors tote bag
$199 - nordstrom.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors large watch
$250 - nordstrom.com

TopShop square stud earring
$25 - topshop.com

Ray Ban metal aviator sunglass
$159 - mytheresa.com

Buy essie nail colour Polish, mango bango Online at Beauty.com
$8 - drugstore.com

The Power of Flowers

kathryncbabb — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:59:10 +0000

I am convinced that we planted our flowers way to early this year. I mean I thought I was being proactive and getting them all planted the first part of April…well let me just tell you I was flat out wrong. And being that my father owns his own landscape company this is just not acceptable! I am blaming the dead flowers on the horrific winds, rain, tornados, hail and whatever else decided to barrel its loving way through the Dallas area. But, don’t you worry because Home Depot offers a year on all plants and flowers! This post is in remembrance to my lost flowers. Love, Kathryn

Little Flower Power by KCBabb featuring cord shorts

Short
$176 - aliceandolivia.com

Cacharel pleated short
175 GBP - glassworks-studios.com

Cacharel cord short
$320 - lagarconne.com

Mink Pink flower short
$88 - tealeafclothing.com

Diane von Furstenberg beach short
71 GBP - matchesfashion.com