Pre-Party Prep

I adore throwing parties, so why don’t I do it more often? I think it’s all the planning and list-making and organizing that I like. It’s my forte. The list-making that is. Let me make the lists and give me a few days with absolutely nothing to do but time to arrange flowers, polish silver, organize seating… well, anything except cook… that’s where a great caterer comes in handy. But I’m out of practice and, truth be told, I wasn’t planning a party. Chloe’s was.

As much as I enjoy list-making, absolutely nothing stresses me out more than relinquishing control of something I like to do! So the morning of Chloe’s party, we decided to take a walk while there was a break in the rain, and also gather some branches for a display I’d been working on. Honestly though, we just wanted to get out of the house because the rain had let up long enough for us to make an escape into some almost sunshine. We were clicking our heels in joy!

The morning was peaceful and quiet, except for a few joggers and dog-walkers. I was fortunate to have my new Hush Pupppies waterproof boots because it rained off and on all day… and our day was just getting started. With all the errands I needed to run at the last minute in the rain, I would have been soaked - but my feet stayed dry and cozy. And when I say rain, I mean RAIN! We had floods so severe that we missed some folks at Chloe’s party… which by the way, turned out to be a bright spot in the day. I think she may have some party planning in her future… and I think I could like just sitting back and being a guest in our home!

Hush Puppies | popcosmo

waterproof boots: Hush Puppies (c/o) | jeans: Current Elliot (old) similar or less expensive similar| necklace: Kluster Shop (c/o) | shirt: BCBG | sweater: old

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  • Meghan

    Firstly looooove those rain boots, glad to hear the party went well despite the rain and missing guests. Hope you ladies are having a gorgeous start to your week.

    Meg | Meghansilva.blogspot.com

  • Emily

    your outfit is so unique…just my style. I love it!!!

  • http://lady-of-style.blogspot.de/ Lady of Style

    Can you send those awesome boots over here? Same weather forecasted over the next couple of days… Fantastic look!
    Glad Chloe had a great party and yes, throw another one :-)

    Annette | Lady of Style

  • Beata B

    Great look Kim! I love how you wore the pattern trousers, a trend I find difficult to wear myself but you worked it perfectly! Also, I am a sucker for boots of any kind and yours are just fantastic! Great look beautiful lady :)

  • Ann Wood

    Lovely wear everywhere outfit. Of course I love the pattern jeans and cool boots! Great sweater too, I’d wear it all. You look beautiful!

    blue hue wonderland

  • http://www.acolourfulcanvas.blogspot.com/ Sue @ A Colourful Canvas

    Gorgeous Kim! You can totally rock this look, and those boots….GAK! Fantastic!

  • Sharon

    Those are such cute rainboots…I love the moto detailing on them! Sounds like the party was a success despite the rain :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Scarf Giveaway!

  • http://stylingtrendgirls.blogspot.com/ Emmy Surface

    Love the whole outfit! Looks amazing on you!

  • DL Stinedurf

    Totally amazing outfit…I cannot even begin to decide what I like best…you nailed it!
    Debbie
    http://www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Oh no… it’s just been awful here. But honestly, these boots are saving me (and my feet)! Sunny days are ahead….

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you… I’m loving patterned pants and I bet you could wear them - you wear everything well!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Gah, thank you!!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Aw, Emmy, thanks so much ;)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    I’m loving them too! And the brown ones even rock. Hmmm…… brown boots :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    I think I’m wishing for rain, haha!!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you, Ann!!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    We miss you too - hopping over to check out what’s going on in your life!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thanks so much! I’m adoring jeans right now - the crazier the better. I want them all!