Inspired by Style Splash: Cattitude & Random Quotes
I had pretty much forgotten about these cat stockings that were given to me as a gift from my friend Emily a few years ago. I tried them on when I first received them, but they just didn’t fit. For whatever reason, I held onto them anyway. And I am glad that I did!
I was reminded of them when Emma of Style Splash shared her post, Cattitude Subscription Box Review: The Purrfect Treat for You and Your Kitty, which featured all sorts of adorable kitten inspired accessories. I figured since I have lost 25 pounds since receiving these tights, I should give them another try. And they fit! This made me purrfectly thrilled to be able to style them with as much cattitude as I could muster.
While my outfit is not necessarily a copy cat of Emma’s, it was still inspired by her post. And Emma is a master of styling cute cat inspired pieces on her blog. So I went searching for some of my favorites of hers, but I know I missed some (you have an adorable cat bag, don’t you, Emma? I just couldn’t find it!) Check out these fur-tastic outfits that Emma has featured…
Isn’t she just adorable?! I love to add a little unexpected whimsy to my outfits. It keeps people on their toes and it just makes me smile. And isn’t that what fashion should be all about? The smiles. The feeling good. The extra bounce in your step. The silliness and the fun. No matter how ridiculous it may seem to others. Revel in the ridiculous! It’s what keeps life interesting.
And I have not much more to share today except a whole pile of pictures of myself. I can’t even stand how vain that is. But it is the nature of a running a fashion blog, I suppose. Hopefully, I can inspire you with some random quotes about stuff…
“Perhaps one reason we are fascinated by cats is because such a small animal can contain so much independence, dignity, and freedom of spirit. Unlike the dog, the cat’s personality is never bet on a human’s. He demands acceptance on his own terms.”
Lloyd Alexander
“Cats are the runes of beauty, invincibility, wonder, pride, freedom, coldness, self-sufficiency, and dainty individuality – the qualities of sensitive, enlightened, mentally developed, pagan, cynical, poetic, philosophic, dispassionate, reserved, independent, Nietzschean, unbroken, civilised, master-class men.”
H. P. Lovecraft
“I’m not sure why I like cats so much. I mean, they’re really cute obviously. They are both wild and domestic at the same time.”
Michael Showalter
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
Marilyn Monroe
“All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. Great works are often born on a street corner or in a restaurant’s revolving door.”
Albert Camus
“Now I find seriousness to be rather ridiculous.”
Brie Larson
“If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”
RuPaul
“Life’s too short to bullshit.”
Naomi Campbell
“If you have something about yourself that’s different, you’re lucky. It’s not a curse.”
Taylor Swift
“You’re not gonna tell me who I am. I’m gonna tell you who I am.”
Nicki Minaj
“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.”
Katharine Hepburn
“Always remember you’re unique, just like everyone else.”
Alison Boulter
“A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want.”
Madonna
“Sunshine mixed with a little hurricane.”
Unknown
“Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us.”
Jane Austen
“There comes a time when you look into the mirror and you realize that what you see is all that you will ever be. And then you accept it. Or you kill yourself. Or you stop looking in mirrors.”
Tennessee Williams
“A man’s vanity is more fragile that you might think. It’s easy for us to mistake shyness for coldness, and silence for indifference.”
Lisa Kleypas
“Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul like you.”
Sharon L. Alder
Do you have any random quotes to share? I’d love to see them! By the way, there is still time to enter my giveaway! You can win $100 off a brand new Jord watch. Read all about it here or go directly to the giveaway entry form here. I would really appreciate the support to make this giveaway a success! It only takes a minute and an email address!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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24 Comments
jodie filogomo
I don’t call that vain…I call it inspirational. And super cute. I need those socks in my life!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jodie! This was super fun to style! So I guess I should just say poo-poo to vanity and keep having fun with fashion! Have the most wonderful day, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
Oh what a lovely surprise! I’m so happy that I inspired you to wear those fabulous kitty stockings! And thank you so much for your very kind words and for sharing my photos! I love the Lloyd Alexander quote, it sums up cats perfectly 🙂
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thank you, Emma! I always love how whimsical and creative you are with your fashion! So many cute things you share and so much light you shine into the world! Stay bright, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Great quotes and looking very cat sassy.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Patrick! Cat sassy, I love it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jessica
Omg those cat stockings are so fun!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jessica! I am glad that I hung onto them until they fit me!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Ha ha, how fantastic! I’m a huge cat lover!
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Thanks so much, Nancy! I have been a crazy cat lady forever it seems!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jacqui Berry
I love that you gain inspiration from other bloggers – do send me a copy cat photo that i can feature on my blog for my Style Steal post. Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Thank you, Jacqui! Do you want a side by side collage of the two photos or just two separate photos?! I will send to you soon! What a fun series.
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Christensen
Shelbee, what a cute outfit and those stocking are the bomb! I love flannel and moto jackets so this is right up my alley (cat)! However, if I wore those hose I’m afraid it would be a “CATastrophe”! Ha, ha. I couldn’t resist. I guess it is just my inner feline, trying to escape! Have a great weekend, cutie! – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
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Oh my word, Amy! Best comment ever! I love the cat puns. Thanks for the chuckle and the compliment. I hope you have the most wonderful weekend as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Brooke
You are too cute! Girl you had me laughing “And I have not much more to share today except a whole pile of pictures of myself. I can’t even stand how vain that is. ” I feel the very same way, but gotta roll with it! LOL!
Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
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Brooke, thank you so much for relating to that! It is so silly, isn’t it? But we must revel in the ridiculous and roll right along with it, for sure!
xoxo
Shelbee
FancyBoy
So cute! Would look great with knee high boots, too! I love all the quotes. I’m all about language and learning how to use it to communicate better— even if it’s just personal for now lol
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Thank you, Becky! I do love the English language so much for exactly that purpose! I was never good at learning foreign languages though. Now in midlife, I wish I had! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Theresa Campbell
That outfit is Puuuurfect! Those stockings rock. Love how the kitties peek out from under the hem of the skirt. I definitely need to get these. My two little furry monsters will approve, I’m sure.
Theresa
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Theresa! I hope you get yourself a pair, but don’t let the kitties approve too much or they might shred them! I hope you have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Ada
You are unique, bold, funny, kind-spirited and awesome just like this fun, cat-astic (fantastic) outfit and those superb quotes you posted. Love your hosiery and also all of Emma’s fun cat clothing. Vivian loves cats and has a few cat pieces herself. And you always now how to layer and accessorize, Shelbee! BTW I enjoyed all of those quotes but here are my top 5 favorites (in no particular order): H.P. Lovecraft, Albert Camus, Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Alder and Katharine Hepburn.
P.S. This outfit may or may have not been featured on Thursday Moda post today. =) It is a very special post, I promise. =))
http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2019/04/thursday-moda-162-coral-me-striped.html
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Ada, my friend, thank you so much! Animal themed anything is always so whimsical and fun, isn’t it? I love that Vivian has a thing for cats, too. I just added the cutest cat sweater to my collection, too. But I don’t know if it will appear on the blog until the fall at this point. But it is still cold, so maybe I will get it styled and posted soon. Thanks so much for the feature, too, you wonderful woman! I am heading over now to check it out. Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jessica A Jannenga
Love those stockings! Those are some cute kitty faces! I love the cat garment Emma wears too! I am trying to up my doggy game with wardrobe pieces too! I got my tee shirt, and have a pair of PJ Salvage pajamas, but shih tzus are harder to come by! ( they make alot of frenchies , etc). Love the plaid on you too!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jess! It is fun and whimsical to feature and represent our favorite animals on our clothes! So I just did a Google search for “shih tzu apparel” and there is so much cuteness! Check these out…socks, tee, scarf. Have a fantastic weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee