My Favorite Floridians

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St. Pete, Florida is known for many things, but it’s certainly not known for its fashion sense. Since moving back, it’s honestly been more of a struggle than I realized to readjust to the culture of my city. I really embraced and loved the conservative style of the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Sadly, that would look so out of place in the Sunshine City. Lucky for me, I have a team of favorite Floridians who I look to help me find my groove again. If you are a fellow Floridian in need of some style inspiration, here’s a quick look at who I recommend.

Ashley Brooke from Ashley Brooke Designs

Based in Orlando, I think Ashley Brooke has completely mastered the art of feminine and romantic style. Her blog is a balanced mixture of fashion, decor, and beauty tutorials. If you want to be inspired by seemingly daring pieces brought into a classic light, then AB is who you need to see.

Allegra from Very Allegra

In the other corner of Florida, calling picturesque Palm Beach home, you will find Allegra. I personally would describe her style as effortless. No one in the blogging world mixes high and low pieces better to make for truly inspired boho style. Whether you want to try her yummy recipes or take a peek at her luxury travels, you will enjoy every moment of her journey.

Beth and Danielle from Palm Beach Lately

You get two Floridians for the price of one with this blog, also from Palm Beach. Their joint effort to be the official ambassadors of Palm Beach makes me want to book a room at the Colony daily. It’s double the fun with their sweet style that is simply quintessential Palm Beach.

Caroline at LCB Style

Although the newest Floridian on my list, she absolutely embraces the Sunshine State lifestyle. Living in Palm Beach looks so good on her and it’s been fun to see the adventures in her new state. Learning about Florida’s polo scene from her is only an added bonus.

Stephanie at The Style Bungalow

One last favorite from Palm Beach, but I’m starting to see a pattern. Each and every one of her posts is beautifully styled with looks I couldn’t even dream about. Her background as a ballerina shows as she effortlessly glides along my Instagram feed. Recently, she redesigned her apartment and I’m instantly itching for the opportunity too.

Kristin at Color by K

Technically not a Floridian right now, but has a lot of connections to South Florida and had to make my list. Her Charleston style would be just about perfect in St. Pete and I find myself constantly looking to her for inspiration. No one wears a midi skirt or dress quite as well as her. With Kristin, you’re also going to find a lot of inspiration for entertaining with stunning table scapes.

Sarah at Sarah Tucker

Sarah is just a stone’s throw away in Palmetto. While I’m not a mom yet, she is most certainly inspiration for the future. Her classic style is coupled with amazing family travel around the world. More importantly, she does a great job of snapshotting the best that Florida has to offer.

Gentry at Girl Meets Bow

This final lady is practically my neighbor here in St. Pete. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know her over the years and we even had a little rendezvous together while she was in NYC for work. Her style is best described as cheerful and sunny. Be sure to follow along as this bride-to-be plans her Florida wedding.

From the Panhandle and all the way down to the Keys, every corner of the Sunshine State has its own personal style. Whether you live close by, or anywhere else in the country, don’t forget to look to Florida for unique inspiration.

Love from Florida,
Katie

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Dressing for Gasparilla

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Next weekend in Tampa Bay is kind of a big deal for locals… Gasparilla! It’s essentially our version of Mardi Gras. We have the beads, krewes, and parades. The biggest difference is that our little event is hosted by pirates. It’s a day to get out, enjoy our Florida winter, and yes, celebrate a mythical pirate that probably didn’t actually exist. Each year, the event continues to grow and adds so much to our area’s culture.

About Gasparilla

I recently heard that New Years resolutions don’t start in Tampa Bay until after Gasparilla. As you can probably imagine, and similar to its Mardi Gras counterpart, the day gets kind of wild. Drinks are flowing and girls are wearing next next to nothing, trying to imitate their best skimpy pirate. Even though I grew up with the event, I knew that was never really my style.

The Theme

It’s very doable, and surprisingly easy to maintain modest, classic style for a crazy, pirate themed day. Don’t worry about wearing clothes that are too tight or skimpy. I have you covered, literally! Seeing as pirates everywhere will be wearing a combination of red, black, and white, the possibilities are endless.

The Perfect Blouse

If you’re a local and finding yourself at Gasparilla this year, then I can’t recommend this shirt from Tuckernuck enough! The bright, cherry red color is simply gorgeous. While is has the feel of your stand t-shirt, the peplum sleeves give it a whole elevated look and feel. It’s the kind of shirt you can wear running errands or dressing up for an evening out.

Making the Outfit

For the rest of the outfit, I decided to keep it simple and monochromatic. These white jeans from J. Crew are always my go-to, especially on a crisp Florida morning. To really embody that laidback, Florida style I added my favorite espadrille wedges from Castaner. These shoes are so comfortable and would be perfect for staying comfortable when you’re out all day. to keep your valuables close by, but still fashionable, I love this circle bag from The Daily Edited. It comes with a super convenient crossbody strap and can even be monogrammed. That way, there’s no doubt on who the fashionable handbag belongs to.

Overall, this blog post is a quick PSA. Even when it seem like everyone else is dressed with the bare minimum, never feel compelled to follow suit. Dress to your comfort level, to your own personal style, and I guarantee you’ll be more at ease than the majority of people out there.

Love from Florida,
Katie

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