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

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

Sun Spots

dress - Marshalls (buy similar) | Limited jacket - thrifted (buy similar) | Xhilaration tights - Target (buy)

MIA boots - Dillards (buy similar) | necklace - F0rever 21 (buy similar)

I had a hunch that the photos for this outfit would be unusable because I could see the sun shining into my camera as I was taking them. But I was pressed for time and wanted to cuddle with that pup next to me--he's been a little under the weather lately.

However, I kind of like how this turned out, I feel like the sun glare kind of fits with this desert-inspired dress. Or am I just reaching?

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  

Birds & Boots

dress - Jennifer Lilly designs (buy) | jacket - PacSun (buy similar)

MIA boots - Dillards (buy similar) | bracelets - Target, gift from Tanzania (buy, buy, buy similar)

I have been having so much fun styling this dress. The fun print keeps boots and an army jacket feminine, but it can also be styled to be more romantic. I'd say that this impulse Etsy buy was definitely a success!

xo, Kellie

For the Birds

dress - Jennifer Lilly designs (buy) | jacket - Forever 21 (buy similar)

bracelet - gift from Oman (buy similar) | Christian Siriano booties - Payless (buy similar)

This is the first Valentine's Day in my life that I have had someone to physically spend the holiday with. The Navy kept Matt away the last two years, and before then I just never had anyone.

Today I'm off to a spa day while Matt is at work, then we're heading out to dinner and a concert. The front man of one of my absolute favorite bands is playing an acoustic show tonight.

Not even the rain is going to bring me down today! 

xo, Kellie

Homecoming

Calvin Klein dress - Marshalls (buy similar) | Limited jacket - thrifted (buy similar)
Lower East Side boots - Payless (buy) | necklace - heirloom

My sailor came home from hunting pirates today! Homecoming is a fun event, it's exciting to watch the ship being towed up to the pier and then seeing the sailors get off the boat with flowers in hand.

Now we're off to eat out for lunch and do some shopping. Happy Saturday!

xo, Kellie

Dressed Up & Places to Go

Soprano dress - Marshalls | jacket - Forever 21 (buy similar) | MIA boots - Dillards (buy in brown)

necklace - Forever 21 (buy similar or similar) | bracelet - JC Penney

In one night I was attending a baby shower and going out for a friend's birthday, so I needed an outfit to cover both events. (I generally try to avoid any "costume changes," especially if I'll be with the same people from one event to the next.) I was slightly overdressed for the baby shower, but I think that my friends have come to accept overdressing as one of my quirks, and I'm okay with that.

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

Shiny & New

Mossimo dress - Target (buy similar) | Limited jacket - thrifted (buy similar) | scarf - World Market (buy)

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

Well, here it is: A brand-new blog! I decided to retire Elephants & Owls, that project started out as a joint effort between me and my very good friend Jessica, but it felt weird to keep doing it without her -- without the elephant to my owl -- and I was ready for a fresh start.

The subject matter here will be more concentrated than it was on E&O, I'm sticking strictly to style and beauty, no recipes or craft projects or self-indulgent posts full of images from parties or vacations.

Hopefully you'll come and check in with me from time to time. Let's do this!

xo, Kellie