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Fall Chic With Peach

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“Comfortable never looked so Chic – Peach is back with new transitional pieces loaded with style!!! You won’t find another brand out there that is as chic and comfortable as Peach.  I promise! 

So with that said let’s jump into these two new pieces from Peach’s Fall 2020 Collection. 

I selected this gorgeous Palermo Blazer – in Black made from an ultra-comfy stretch, faux leather. This is a great layering piece that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. This blazer instantly elevates any look! 

That is why I chose to pair it with the Mendoza Dress – in Deep Blue Gray. It is such a cozy sweater dress, yet lightweight enough I can wear it here in Florida! 

To finish off my look I chose to add several, different style pearl necklaces, my snake skin heels and a black beaded clutch for some texture. I actually styled this look for a Sunday. It was styled in a series I am doing called “Sunday Best” take a peek here if you would like.

Next I wanted to show you how versatile the Mendoza Dress is. In doing that I took this look to a low key vibe, you know just running around town doing some errands; and the Mendoza Dress is perfect.

Just add a ball cap, some tennis shoes and you are good to go! 

Also, one more look using the Palermo Blazer I came up with is this fabulous OOTD by pairing it with a simple black tee and these cute plaid pants. You also can’t go wrong when you have a vintage Prada purse and patent leather shoes too! 

 

Be sure to check out Peach and stay tuned for their Winter 2020 Collection…

Xo, 

Kelley

Sunday Best Series!

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“Fashion has always been a repetition of ideas, but what makes it new is the way you put it together.”  ~ Carolina Herrera ~

A great example of this ideology is The Leather Jacket…

The leather jacket is a wardrobe icon! 

This iconic piece known as the leather jacket has been lended to several different styles and subcultures over the years. It has been transformed again and again but it is a classic and it never goes out of style, even when people keep reinventing it…that is what fashion is!  What makes it new is how one styles it and puts it all together like Carolina Herrera said.

Normally when I think of getting dressed up on a Sunday,  leather necessarily does not come to mind.  However, last week Barbi of Southern Blonde Chic  inspired me to mix things up. Take a look, I know you will love Barbi’s dress too!   Can we just talk about how GORGEOUS Barbi looks today in this beautiful shade of green!!  I have shared with you all before how important it is to find colors that compliment your skin tone and hair color as it will totally enhance your true beauty!  Barbi certainly has done that by selecting this amazing color.  I also love how she added this gold chain belt to put her own touch on this outfit.  Be sure to check out Barbi’s Post for today so you can get all the details of this beautiful outfit!

 

 

When styling my look I started first with this simple and beautiful deep blue gray Mendoza Dress from Peach. Believe it or not Peach is an athleisure brand.  I am sure it is hard to tell, but my whole look is from Peach!   Isn’t that fabulous?! 

It is one of the reasons I love Peach, they always come out with pieces that can be styled more than one way. I knew I wanted to elevate my look and then it hit me to pair it with the Palermo Blazer also from Peach! 

The dress and blazer combo is a great blank canvas that I popped with icy tones. The necklace is a bundle of a few different pieces that I have collected over the years. I found a similar one for you to shop! 

To finish off my look I added a pair of snakeskin pumps and cute little beaded clutch. My accessories are no longer available…to be honest I bought them both on clearance a while back, but good news…

Here are similar items to shop: Shoes & Bag. 

Stay tuned for another Sunday Best post with Barbi as we continue with this series! 

Also, later this month I will be sharing more about Peach & how their looks are great for the Gym & Everyday Life!!  I am excited to show you how to dress the Mendoza dress down for a more casual look! 

 

Xo, 

Kelley 

 

 

Sunday Best!

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“Take time to do what makes your soul happy.”  ~Unknown~

Do you make time to do things that truly bring your soul joy?  Leave a comment and let me know!  I started 50 Shades Of Style to share my love of fashion and hopefully inspire you with new ideas.  All of those things truly brings me joy!   But what brings me the most joy has been the most meaningful connections with some amazing ladies that I have made on Instagram.  One of them being Barbi of Southern Blonde Chic.  Barbi is so fabulous & I just adore her, be sure to check her blog post today with all the details of her Sunday Best! 

Look how gorgeous she looks today!   Her beautiful smile certainly brings me joy and she just radiates positivity!

So,  Barbi & I are back with our second installment of our Sunday Best series!  As I said before, we both love to get dressed up, especially on a Sunday! 

There is just something about wearing a beautiful dress on a Sunday that makes me happy and know that it is a special day.  It brings back such fond memories of my mother.

How gorgeous is this dress from the White House Black Market?!  

I recently had my colors done with Color Guru.   It was a no brainer when I was shopping and saw this beautiful dress especially now that I know what my color palette is.   I can’t recommend her service enough.  Use my Code Kelley10 for 10% off if you decide to have your colors done.

 

From head…

To toe…

I am dressed in my colors and I feel confident and put together.  I can’t tell you the difference it makes when you wear colors that compliment you the best.   Everything from head to toe is from WHBM and I have linked them for you.   Shop my dress  and these fabulous teal pumps that add the perfect unexpected POP to this outfit as well as this beautiful gold headband.  GOOD NEWS!!!!  WHBM is having a SPECIAL SALE and these pieces are currently 30% off!

This bag is from ages ago, but I found one similar for you to shop! 

Happy Sunday & Happy Shopping!!  Hope to see you back here next Sunday! 

 

Xo, 

Kelley 

 

 

 

 

Discover your colors with the Color Guru!

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Why should you have your colors done?  I will give you 3 reasons…

  1. Wearing your ideal colors enhances your natural beauty.
  2. Knowing your colors makes shopping more efficient. 
  3. Buying colors in your palette means clothes coordinate easily. 

Not every color looks good on every person. The wrong colors can make you look washed out, overwhelmed, tired, and older. No one wants that right?! 

Have you ever had your colors done?  I did so recently and I am elated with the results and want to share the process with you! 

Meet Jeannie of Color Guru.  Jeannie is the creator and genius behind this MUST HAVE service. 

Jeannie offers 3 different packages.  Be sure to take a look as there are options for everyone. I chose the Premium package which consists of the following:

  • YOUR COLOR CARD (your best shades!)
    • digital (for your phone)
    • laminated (for your bag)
  •  YOUR COLOR RADIANCE REPORT
    • exclusive color tests performed on your photo
    • identification & description of your seasonal type
    • how to shop like a ninja with your color card
 PLUS…
  • MAKEUP CARDS
    • digital (for your phone)
    • laminated (for your bag)
  • 50 MIN Q&A ZOOM CHAT with Jeannie (founder of Color Guru)
  • CELEBRITY INSPIRATION (celebrities of your type wearing the palette colors!)
  • SILK/CASHMERE PASHMINA, hand-selected for you by Jeannie

 

Jeannie breaks it down for you in such a simple manner and makes it easy to comprehend and follow. I don’t know about you, but I have always struggled with knowing what makeup to wear. I would get sucked into the makeup counter and buy blindly.  Not any more folks!  Now I have my color card and know what colors are going to work for me and I feel confident when selecting makeup!  Oh, and I am saving so much money!

When I told you Jeannie knows her stuff I meant it.  Take a look at one of the tests she performed for me. It is called the Warm vs Cool Metallics test. 

I had no idea that silver or gold could make such a big difference. You can see for yourself though that warm-toned metalics have a brightening and warming effect.  As where the cool-toned metallics are not as flattering. 

There are several more tests that Jeannie of Color Guru does to narrow down what your palette is. It turns out that I am a Twilight Autumn.  I have always loved “fall” colors.  I was super excited to find out that was my ideal color palette. 

I use to always think that pink was NOT my color, but it turns out that pink has a soothing effect and is flattering on me if it is the right tone.

I also found out that red is a great color on me! I was afraid at times to branch out into red…not anymore!!  I also love wearing yellow, but I learned it needs to be a marigold yellow not bright yellow. 

My laminated cards of my colors for clothes and makeup are a staple in my bag like my wallet is.  I literally don’t leave home without it.  Finding out what my ideal colors were also helped me to do a much needed purge and weed out those not so flattering colors. 

I highly recommend this service.  With the holidays coming up it makes a great gift. It is something everyone should do just once.  It is so valuable for anyone you know who struggles with colors, and trying to shop and put looks together.  Like I said earlier there is a package for everyone.  Luckily enough Jeannie was kind enough to offer a code for you all. 

It is Kelley10 for 10% OFF!!  Be sure to give me a shout if you are inspired to find out what your ideal colors are. I know you will not regret it. Jeannie is very kind, super fun and an authority on color!!!

Be sure to check her out at Color Guru

XO,

Kelley

 

Peach Spring 2020 Collection

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Peach “is designed to make you feel your best from morning ’til night, in style and in comfort.” Peach makes premium, versatile apparel for women’s daily wear. Peach is defined by high-quality performance and sports-inspired fabrics to make clothes you can take from day to night. As you can see I took this set from day to night by swapping my heels for a pair of converse tennis shoes and changing up my accessories! 

Here I am wearing the Ponte Blazer in Indigo paired perfectly with the Sumida Crop pants! This is a polished look that can be deconstructed into something more casual. Both pieces work fabulously in my wardrobe as I pride myself on buying pieces that mix and match easily! That is one of the reasons why I am a HUGE fan of Peach! 

 

I reach for Peach all the time when getting dressed, because of how it makes me feel and the versatility it brings into my everyday looks! I love Peach and wear a lot of their pieces even before we had the sudden change to our world.  This is definitely a brand that is great to wear at home, work or the gym (when we resume back to our ‘new normal’ ).

Here I am wearing the Yumi Tye Dye Dress to make a quick run to my local Trader Joe’s. This dress will definitely be on repeat for me all spring and summer long. With ruching all along the sides this figure flattering dress is fabulous!

I have said many times before here on my Blog that I love to stand behind companies that are made for women by women just like Peach is. However, another reason I am so excited to be a Peach Ambassador is because of the integrity of the brand. They help serve their communities inside and out. Here is another wonderful example of how they are helping during this current situation. They are now making masks for personal use…

“We are excited to introduce Reusable (and reversible) Face Masks to help better serve our community during these unprecedented times. In light of the CDC’s recommendation to wear a cloth face covering in public settings, we have teamed up with our U.S. factory to upcycle our remaining, unused reversible legging fabric into personal-use face masks.” – Janet Kraus, Peach CEO & Co-Founder.

All consumer purchases of our face masks help fund our ability to donate masks to essential workers while supporting our network of independent stylists and our US manufacturer. Purchase larger quantities at a discount to distribute to friends, family and community members. 

Discounts are applied automatically at checkout. 

20% off 4 or more 

25% off 10 or more 

30% off + free shipping for 30 or more

Wishing everyone health and safety! Please reach out if you have any questions! 

Xo, Kelley 

 

 

Self-Care With Philips

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This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Philips

 One of my goals for 2020 is to make self-care a priority in my life.  It is important to me, as I age, to take better care of myself.  Self-care can look different for different people.  For me, self-care is doing something relaxing; for instance, we are going to the beach this weekend. Everyone needs a little “vitamin sea” in their life, am I right? I also do some form of exercise five times a week, along with getting enough sleep at night, eating healthy and taking care of my skin.  I am not just talking about my face. I am talking about my overall body.

That is why I want to share with you today the Philips SatinShave Advanced This razor comes with a convenient travel pouch- perfect for quick getaways.  You will experience a smooth shave with less nicks, cuts and irritation.  This shaver is designed to reach curvy areas on your legs and body for less missed hairs.  The floating foil shaving head maintains close skin contact for an even shave. This is fantastic for me as I am always on the go, so this helps me find time to take better care of my legs and other intimate areas.  It also has helped my skin to look and feel smooth.

This S shaped handle from Philips SatinShave Advanced allows for a better reach all over your body.  The Satin Shaver can be used wet or dry, in or out of the tub, with anti-slip grip for easy handling. It comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery that provides up to 1 hour of cordless usage after an 8-hour charge.  There is a battery indicator light to ensure you have a full charge every shave.  It also includes a trimming comb attachment for grooming the bikini area.

 

 

I am really impressed with the quality of this Philips SatinShave Advanced razor. If you are interested, here is the link to purchase the Philips SatinShave Advanced on Amazon and use the Promo Code: SATINSHAVE at check out for 10% off!!

 

 

 

My new favorite accessory – Peepers!!

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One thing you must know about me when it comes to fashion is,  accessories are ALWAYS the star of my looks!!  I believe that when it comes to choosing accessories, they allow you to bring out your personality and uniqueness.  What comes to mind when I say the word Accessories?  Most likely you are thinking, a great pair of shoes, or an amazing statement necklace, a wonderful structured handbag right????  Well, I want to add one more important item that I bet NEVER entered your mind……….a fabulous pair of EYEGLASSES!  Think about it, if you wear glasses they are most likely the first thing that people see when they look at you.  So, why not make them take a ‘second look’ by wearing the most fabulous brand of eyewear I have found!  Peepers by peeperspecs!

Where do I even start with all the things I love about Peepers?!  They are so fashion forward with such a unique selection of frames and colors, I actually am more excited about choosing which pair I want to wear with each outfit than anything else.  When you see and feel the quality of their frames, you will be amazed when you find out how much they cost!!!  Their average pair range around $25 which makes me even more excited to share them with you.  Here are some of my favorite pairs that I think you will love.

 

 

 

Lets start with these fabulous and bold Bravado (Blue Light) fames in black.  If these don’t make a statement I don’t know what can.  I love that they come with Blue Light protection, since so many of us spend countless hours in front of a screen.  It is no surprise this pair was chosen as one of Oprah’s New Favorite Frames for 2019!!  They come in a variety of colors and you can even order them with no correction if you just want to use them as a fashion statement!!!

 

 

These Coffee Shop frames in Tortoise Wood were another pair that I knew I needed to have.  Between the oversized thick frames and the contrast of recycled bamboo arms, they will certainly cause you to stand out!  These come in several other color combinations that you are sure to love.

 

These ‘eye catching’ Center Stage Focus frames, shown above in Navy Tortoise, are listed as not only Peepers most popular frames, but also as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things!  These frames also offer their Focus Blue Light protection from harmful side effects that come from our computer and phone screens.  They also come in six other amazing color ways and trust me I will be going back for several more colors.

Last but not least, I am wearing these gorgeous Limelight frames in Gray Tortoise.  This pair gave me a fun animal print vibe when I saw them.  All eyes will be on you in this polished style that suits all face shapes.  They also include  Blue Light protection and comes in four other colorways that will compliment any skin tone.  You can see why these also made Oprah’s Favorite Things list as it did mine!

I can’t say enough great things about Peepers and I feel super confident recommending any of their fashion forward frames for you to purchase for yourself or as a gift.  The fact that they are so affordable makes me love them even more.  Lets face it, if you are like me we sometimes misplace our readers (does that come with age)lol, but seriously, as affordable as they are, you can buy several pairs to leave around the house in case of a mishap.

Now you understand why Peepers is now my New favorite accessory and hopefully it will be yours too!

XO

 

 

Enjoy a Cozy Winter with Peach!

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This is my favorite time of year!   As the chill in the air has arrived so comes the time to bundle up with fabulous warm cozy outfits!  I am excited to show you the new Winter ’19 Collection from Peach.  This collection is called Nordic Lights, and it might be my favorite yet from Peach!  They describe it as ‘Cozy meets Festive’ and I would have to totally agree as these pieces can take you from brunch to parties, or a football game to lounging by a fire.  All the things I love to do this time of year!  I decided to pick a few great outerwear pieces for myself as well as a ‘Chic’ jogger set that I absolutely love and wanted to share with you, so here they are.

 

First up is this fabulous Faroe Sherpa Jacket.  I selected the color Cloud because I just love wearing white in the winter.   I love it as shown here with denim and booties, but this jacket has taken me to the gym in the cold morning hours.  It is so cozy and I love that it is fully lined.  It is designed to give a relax fit and I purposely sized up one size (Size Small) and I am really happy I did.  This jacket ranges from XXS to XXL and also comes in a beautiful rose color as well.  I can’t say enough great things about this great piece.

Next up is this adorable Polar Pom Hoodie in the color Carbon.  I mean, can you ever be too old for Pom Poms??  I can’t tell you how many compliments I have gotten on this fun cropped jacket.  There are so many great details on this jacket, from the faux fur hoodie, to the velvet draw string cords.  It is the perfect versatile piece that works with jeans, leather pants and even your favorite pair of leggings.  It is also fully lined and it is so soft and cozy.  I would say this jacket is true to size (I am wearing an XS) and it also comes in a range from XXS to XXL and comes in the color Cloud.  If you are wanting to stand out in the crowd, treat yourself to this fabulous jacket!

I might have saved the best for last with this luxurious stretch velvet  Sofie Sweatshirt and Sofie Joggers.  I knew the minute I laid my eyes on these pieces I wanted to get it as a set, but they both stand on their own seperately.  Lets start with the top, I love the oversized funnel neckline with the drawstring detail.  This fabric is so fabulous, you won’t want to take it off.  I stayed true to size on this top (Size XS) and it also comes in a range from XXS to XXL.  If you are a ‘pink’ kind of girl, it also comes in a beautiful Blush color.  Now onto these super chic and comfy Sofie Joggers.  They are also stretch velvet and so cozy you might want to sleep in them!  They have an elastic waistband with an internal drawcord, my favorite thing are the pockets!  They are suppose to have a relaxed look, so I sized up one size (Size Small) and they gave me the fit I was looking for.  They range from XXS to XXL.  I decided to style them for you as I would wear them to a fun night out by adding these leopard booties and a great bag.  But of course, it is the perfect errand running outfit or travel ootd by adding a fun sneaker.  Either way, I promise you this outfit will be on major repeat!

I highly encourage you to check out this entire Nordic Lights Collection and pick yourself up one or two pieces to add to your winter wardrobe.  I would love to hear from you what your favorite pieces are in the comments below.

 

XO

 

How To Look Chic Yet Comfy – Athleisure wear

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I don’t know about you, but I love looking Chic yet feeling comfy. No one wants to go out in their PJ’s, but with the new athleisure trend you can look chic, but feel comfortable.

 

I am sharing my current athleisure favorites with you as well as where I like to shop for the best looks.

I tend to keep my colors in black, white, and grey tones.  I might add an accent color in either my shoes, bag or maybe a layering piece.  When you do that, I find it makes it so much easier to get dressed and know you are looking very stylish and comfy at the same time.

 

 

 

 

Any of these looks (featured above) could be worn running errands, going to a hair appointment or even when it is your turn to volunteer at school.

Some of my favorite places to shop for athleisure wear is Lululemon (of course), Old Navy, Aerie, Loft (Lou & Grey line) and Gap.

 

I hope this post might help you as a guide to put some great athleisure outfits together from pieces you have in your closet, or use them as a guide when you go shopping for some great basic pieces to add to your wardrobe.

 

xoxo,

 

Kelley