a lonestar state of southern

COAT   topshop faux fur coat (similar here)   |   SHOES   steve madden bardo sneakers (also available here)   |   JEANS   dark wash skinny jeans   |   SWEATER   tan turtleneck sweater   |   BAG   chloé mini marcie bag   |   EARRINGS   pearl earrings

It’s official. I’ve packed away my riding boots, and have settled into a new favorite shoe!

I’m not huge on trends, but one look I’m loving lately? The chic sneaker. Friends, let me introduce you to these tan cuties. They have become my favorite!

I’ve always admired the cool-girl vibe cute, casual kicks give to an elegant outfit, and finally pulled the trigger with this tan, platform pair. I loved wearing them in Vail, Colorado, and think they’ll be perfect for transitioning into sunny weather as well!

They’re made with this cool knit material that definitely elevates the look from “sneaker” to something a bit more sophisticated, and in a few different color options as well. (Loving this soft grey, personally.)

I’m excited to incorporate them into more outfits these next couple of months. Quick tip on fit? (Say that five times fast.) Go a half size up!

In other news, today is my sister’s birthday! She moved back to Dallas after graduating from Texas A&M last spring, and so I’m so excited to finally get to celebrate with her in-person. Our family makes a BIG deal about birthdays, y’all… starting with a 5:45am wake up to everyone singing “Happy Birthday” while carrying presents into the room! (So yes, I’ll be making the drive to my parent’s house before 6am this morning.) Then it’s a birthday breakfast of choice for the birthday-ee (she’s chosen monkey bread) and whatever you desire for dinner and dessert. Happy birthday, Steele!

Love from Texas,

Kate

P.S. I have a new Happy Mail newsletter going out this afternoon! It’s featuring some of my favorite healthy snacks and a beauty product I’m loving. If you aren’t already, click HERE to get on the list!