Entries from May 18th, 2012

May 18, 2012

dress to impress | women’s summer fashion | kansas city, missouri

As fun as it is to check out men’s swimwear at fashion shows, it’s always a little more exciting for us ladies to peep summer style for women.

Last night, Jess, Terra, Rachelle and I hung out at the Dress to Impress Fashion Show, a benefit for the Dave Anders Scholarship Fund. (See Jess’ post here!)

The local Kansas City boutiques showed some easy, breezy styles for summer that I’m ready to integrate into my wardrobe. We also saw tons of textures and prints, and I managed to score a pair of gorgeous black lace shorts after the show.

Here’s some of my favorite looks from the show:

lace shorts and cropped coral jacket

{This look inspired me to pick up these Miss Me lace shorts ($44) in black.}

white shift dress

{I am getting hat-happy this summer, and I love the way this hat plays up this fitted, sophisticated shift dress.}

high-low skirt

{High-low hems aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Love the peek of leg, Angelina-style, shown here.}

navy fringe dress

{This navy fringe dress is perfect for a dressy night out on the town.}

bold print skirt

{I am warming up to the idea of bold prints in big ways.}

Be sure to check out the rest of the pics from Dress to Impress on the kimberlyloc Facebook page!

May 18, 2012

dress to impress | men’s summer fashion | kansas city, missouri

It’s always a treat for us ladies to peep men’s style at the fashion shows we attend.

Last night, Jess, Terra, Rachelle and I hung out at the Dress to Impress Fashion Show, a benefit for the Dave Anders Scholarship Fund. (See Jess’ post here!)

With summer just around the corner, the local Kansas City boutiques showed some great (and sexy!) summer swimwear styles for men.

orange and white striped swim trunks

{Love the orange stripes!}

blue swim trunks

{Can't go wrong with great, basic blue swim trunks.}

blue swim briefs

{For the extremely fit and confident}

bright orange swim trunks

{More bright orange — we'll keep seeing this color all season long!}

turquoise swim briefs

{Great color for the beach. Again, for the extremely fit and confident.}

Be sure to check out the rest of the pics from Dress to Impress on the kimberlyloc Facebook page!

May 18, 2012

dress to impress pre-show party | kansas city, missouri

What’s the best thing about a pre-fashion show party? The fun drinks!

Last night, Jess, Terra, Rachelle and I hung out at the Dress to Impress Fashion Show, a benefit for the Dave Anders Scholarship Fund. (See Jess’ post here!)

We sipped on fashionable drinks (Christian Dior was my drink of choice) and spied some very stylish patrons at the party.

dress to impress cocktail list

{This is probably the least expensive piece of Christian Dior ever.}

jess mimi and chichi dress to impress fashion show

{Jess and Daisy both rocked voluminous hair for the event.}

mimi and chichi jess afshar and terra hall fox 4

{Love Jess' hot pink shorts and Terra's floral maxi dress. Work it, ladies!}

mimi and chichi jess afshar and kim wallace kimberlyloc

{Jess chose to sip on Vivienne Westwood, while I opted for Christian Dior. Photo By Terra}

Be sure to check out the rest of the pics from Dress to Impress on the kimberlyloc Facebook page!

May 18, 2012

dress to impress backstage beauty | kansas city, missouri

With summer almost here, some of the best boutiques in Kansas City are stocking their stores with lightweight, beautiful clothing.

Last night, Jess, Terra, Rachelle and I hung out at the Dress to Impress Fashion Show, a benefit for the Dave Anders Scholarship Fund. (See Jess’ post here!)

As usual, I hung around with the models and beauty people as they got prettied up for the show.

makeup application by reveau salon and spa

{The models wore makeup by NYC, Dior and Clarins.}

The beauty gurus from Reveu Salon and Spa did the hair and makeup, and the looks varied from tight curls and braids to sleek manes. The makeup was fresh and dewy, with sky-high lashes for a touch of glam.

long eyelashes backstage beauty dress to impress

{Loving her fresh, just-pinched cheeks and long lashes.}

braiding hair backstage beauty dress to impress

{Love the tight braids and tough hair designs.}

finishing touches on hair backstage beauty dress to impress

{Soft curls and sweet coral lips keep the look summery.}

backstage hair dress to impress

{Lots of locks to play with before the show.}

Be sure to check out the rest of the pics from Dress to Impress on the kimberlyloc Facebook page!

May 18, 2012

outfit post | tangerine dream

The orange section of my closet is slowly growing, thanks to all the beautiful styles available in the color of the year.

kimberlyloc the limited colorblock shift dress

{Dress//The Limited (similar); Necklace//Gift from Rachelle (similar); Shell Ring//Adorned Boutique, Lawrence, Kansas (similar); Belinda Clutch//Hobo the Original; Nude Heels//Gianni Bini via Dillard’s (similar). Photo By Thomas}

kimberlyloc the limited colorblock shift dress

I’m loving the bright pop of tangerine in this colorblock shift dress from The Limited. The lighter blocks of peach and shell pink at the bottom soften it up a bit.

To keep the focus on the gorgeous colors in the dress, I chose to pair it with simple, nude heels (aka my “Kate Middleton heels”).

What tangerine items have you integrated into your wardrobe?



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