***Note: If you came here for unicorns, you'll be disappointed. Nothing else rhymes with uniform, but I think we can move past this misunderstanding***

 You know that one item in your closet that you've had forever and you don't know how to style it? You think "one day I'll find a way to wear this" but here you are years later, still holding onto that item of clothing? In reality, the only reason you have kept this item is because it has sentimental value in your life and memories, not because you'll actually wear it again. 
Well mine is my uniform skirt from high school. 

I had been wearing a uniform for 6 years and the idea of not wearing a uniform to school was odd to me. Instead of getting rid of mine, which I assume every other female Trinity graduate did two years ago when we graduated, I put mine in the back of my closet and every time I would go through it, I would pretend it wasn't there.
For me, it's truly not because I want to go back to high school (I mean high school was cool and all but we all have to move forward) but when you have it in your closet for multiple years you're like "well where else would it be?"
So for this shoot I brought this sucker out, brushed it off and wanted to take it from an old uniform skirt to something that can actually be worn on a day-to-day basis. I then ventured over to good ol' Trin and frolicked in the rain on the soccer field like i did every day of middle and high school. 

I can't believe I'm saying this, but The Sweltering Sweater turned 1 last week!

In typical Kaylie fashion (I'm late to everything) I am behind on getting this post up. The actual date was May 12th. I must say, it has been quite a marvelous year. This blog started out with myself and Angi and some sweet iPhonography. Since then, multiple talented photographers, 33 outfits, and many hours of editing (and I mean MANY hours of editing) have made this blog what it is today.

 I have learned so much (and continue to learn) about the blogging world. It's very scary putting yourself out there for people because you never know how they are going to react. I have also gained knowledge about the fashion world, both the strengths and the weaknesses. My main goals in creating this blog were to use my creative skills, cultivate my love for fashion and to encourage my readers that you are beautiful exactly as you are. To quote 'the beauty construct' by Nayyirah Waheed, (a Tumblr poet, you can see her Tumblr page here),

 "you see your face. you see a flaw. how. if you are the only one who has this face."

I want to remind all my readers that you are all #flawless in a way no one else is. You are the only one with your face, your body and your personality. Thank you for the kindness, encouragement and support you have shown me. This year was incredible and I can't wait to see what the next one brings!

My dress is from the Mossimo brand at Target. My belt is also from Mossimo.

It's not very often that I get to dress up and do something crazy with my look. Luckily, I have friends who humor me and a city with an abundance of fun and unusual places to go. 

Glam Doll Donuts, in Uptown Minneapolis (right down the street from The Bad Waitress, seen here), is a retro lovers dream! On a perfect day like April 25th, which is "not too hot and not too cold," a day where "all you need is a light jacket," it only made sense to break out our best spring outfits.
To go along with the vintage theme of Glam Doll, I wore a 1950's jacket/skirt combo that once belonged to my grandmother, I love that old glamour is coming back into style!

For that reason, I chose an outfit that can include all layers in order to stay warm and have removable layers to stay cool. The floral top and jeans are casual while the tan blazer and nude heels dress up the outfit. I usually opt for a tight fitting pair (skinny jeans are a personal favorite of mine), but these boyfriend jeans from Old Navy allow movement while still keeping a straight up and down shape that elongates the legs. 





I hope your week is going well and I hope everyone has a great Easter weekend!

This past Saturday (the 28th), I participated in the Little Red Dress Event to benefit the American Heart Association. It was a great experience and I can’t wait for the Katwalk in May!

With the ever so stylish Pachia! You can check out her fashion blog here

Alisha, the designer and creator of this beautiful dress

Adrianah (middle) with her dress (as seen on her model Stephanie)

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The Katwalk is an annual fashion show created by St. Catherine University students and features the works and fashion lines of Apparel Design and Fashion Merchandising students.

This years catchword is NOIR, meaning…