Boot Uncertainty

necklace - Forever 21 (buy similar) | cardigan - Maurices (buy similar)

dress - Marshalls | boots - Maurices (buy)

I bought these boots almost two months ago, and finally got around to wearing them for the first time. I noticed other people at work noticing them, but nobody said a thing. So I'm not sure if they were just thinking "oh, boots," or "ew, boots."

I like the outfit ... What do you think?

xo, Kellie

Locked Out

necklace - thrifted (buy similar) | Franco Sarto wedges - Marshalls (buy)

dress - Maurices (buy) | cardiwrap - Maurices (buy - ON SALE!)

I've been absent for a little over a week now thanks to my move and the fact that two of my husband's friends were staying at our house over the last week. I didn't feel like explaining to them why I was taking photos of myself in the backyard, and the time just wasn't there to take photos. 

I finally found the time for photos today after I got home from work. Imagine my frustration when I had finished with my photos and headed inside to change into my "at home" clothes, only to find that my dog had manged to lock the front door while I was outside. After a half hour of frustrated pacing, attempts to get Elwood to unlock the door the same way he had managed to lock it, and attempts to "break in" to my own house, I finally managed to get inside.

So that's my tale of woe. Happy Tuesday!

xo, Kellie

A Farewell of Sorts

sunglasses - Fossil (buy) | Tarina Tarantino necklace - It's Eclectic (buy similar)

Mossimo tank - Target (buy) | skirt - Urban Outfitters (buy similar)

cardigan - Maurices (buy similar) | Xhilaration sandals - Target (buy similar)

Yesterday marked the end of my last weekend before Matt and I move to another city. I've lived in Jacksonville and the surrounding beaches (Atlantic and Neptune beaches are essentially Jacksonville) for the last nine years, and I truly feel like this is my home. I'll still be working in Jacksonville, but my new home will be an hour south, in Daytona Beach. I'm anxious to be moving to a city where I don't know anyone, but I look forward to what I hope will be more time dedicated to myself: getting in better shape, improving my shop, and posting more on the blog.

So here's to trying to see the bright side!

xo, Kellie

Summer Layering

Tarina Tarantino necklace - It's Eclectic (buy similar) | belt - came with a Maurices Dress (buy)

Roxy dress - Marshalls (buy similar) | cardigan - Maurices (buy)

Franco Sarto wedges - Marshalls (buy)

I'm trying not to let my outfit photos drop off so much now that the summer months are here, but I have a much harder time coming up with "blog-worthy" outfits when it's hot out. I feel like an outfit has to have layers to be good, but it's hard to wear layers when you get hit by a wall of humidity and 90-degree temperatures when you walk out your door. Anyway, I ordered a few new items from Maurices (yay!), so hopefully I'll have some new, summer-ready pieces to work with to come up with new outfits.

xo, Kellie

All Tribal, All the Time

 necklace - World Market (buy similar) | bracelet - gift from Oman (buy similar) | earrings - Target

dress - Marshalls (buy similar) | cardigan - Maurices (buy) | Xhilaration sandals - Target (buy similar)

When my manager saw this outfit yesterday morning she said something along the lines of "that's it! I'm coming over and raiding your closet!"

That's a good thing, right?

xo, Kellie

On the Ball

necklace - Love Culture (buy similar) | bracelet - World Market

cardigan - Maurices (buy) | Soprano dress - Marshalls
Xhilaration sandals - Target (buy similar)

Life has been a bit hectic lately, and for a few weeks I had no structure in my schedule. I am a creature of habit and feel more balanced when there is uniformity in my life, even if I am busy during that uniformity ... Does that make sense?

Anyway, despite the fact that I am: (1) trying to work by butt off at work, (2) crazy backlogged on jewelry orders, (3) trying to promote the heck out of a contest I am currently in on Shopbevel (vote for me?), and (4) volunteering as a "SEO coach" for the Etsy team that I am a part of, getting back to a normal sleeping / eating / commuting schedule has made all of the difference.

My dad always joked that I did better when my plate was full, and I think it's still true, but take away my structured schedule and everything -- including my outfits! -- falls to pieces.

xo, Kellie

Spring Un-Sprung

LC by Lauren Conrad necklace - Kohl's (buy) | earrings - Betsey Johnson (buy)

shirt - Forever 21 (buy similar) | cardigan - Maurices (buy) | skirt - Urban Outfitters (buy similar)

tights - Target (buy) | Libby & Priscilla boots - DSW (buy similar)

Well, it's cold again. Fortunately the inspiration bug struck when I was trying to figure out what to wear for the sudden reappearance of chilly weather. I really wasn't sure about this outfit until I photographed it, and I actually quite like it now that I can see it from a perspective that isn't in my mirror.

I also decided to change up my background scenery a bit, I'm only standing about two feet from the wall I normally take my photos against, but I figured this might be a refreshing change.

Stay warm, everyone!

xo, Kellie

Leopard for Days

Voodoo Vixen cardigan - Amazon (buy) | INC top - Navy Exchange (buy)

shorts - Maurices (buy similar) | Xhilaration sandals - Target (buy similar)

chain - JC Penney | charms - Swarovski (buy)

 My efforts to continue to come up with blog-worthy ensembles for spring continue. This outfit actually ended up being perfect for a Sunday spent grocery shopping and catching up on The Walking Dead while working on jewelry orders for my shop. I just ordered a couple more lightweight cardigans, so prepare yourself for lots of springtime layering!

xo, Kellie

Keeping Warm

zip tank - Charlotte Russe (buy similar) | Mossimo cardigan - Target

scarf - World Market (buy similar) | jeans - Forever 21 (buy)

Report boots - Famous Footwear (buy) | bracelet - gift from Oman (buy similar)

Well, I guess it's a good thing I haven't packed up my boots yet, the temperatures have dropped once again. My only tip for planning your wardrobe for this time of year: Check the weather every night and pick out your outfit for the next day accordingly!

xo, Kellie  

Hello, Sailor

dress - Marshalls (buy similar) | Mossimo cardigan - Target (buy similar)

Lower East Side boots - Payless (buy - ON SALE!) | necklace - heirloom (buy similar)

I would tell you that my love for nautical style comes from being married to a real-life Navy sailor, but I've had a thing for anchors and stripes since long before I ever knew him. I think there is something so nostalgic about the style, and it never seems to be out of fashion!

xo, Kellie