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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 

 

 

Last Weeks Top Sellers

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Here is the round up of last weeks top sellers…

 

 

Elevate Rib Tank

Elevate your workout with this ribbed tank designed with crisscrossed straps and a built-in shelf bra for comfortable support from Nordstrom – Runs small oder 1 size up!

Don’t Start Now Tunic

From Versona A soft, relaxed chambray fabrication and tunic shift silhouette make this dress a style we can’t get enough of!

 

 

1 Piece Flower Print Twisted Headband 

From Shein – Stylish, durable and cute floral print!

 

Reina Cat Eye Sunglasses 

From Nordstrom – Feel like royalty in these cat eye sunglasses!

 

 

Super Star Sneakers  

From Versona – Cute and Comfy!

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 

 

 

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

 

 

Wooden Ship Knits- Fall in love!

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I want to share with you an amazing eco-friendly company that is passionate about providing high quality products to their customers with really unique sweaters that I have fallen in love with!  Meet Wooden Ships.

They are family owned and operated company that started 25 years ago.  The amazing founders, Paola and Mark are passionate about taking care of the planet and giving back.  Read more about them and their mission here .

Let me start with this adorable fox sweater , that is absolutely perfect for fall.  I styled it with a pair of dark denim and a pair of fabulous orange suede booties.  (I have linked a similar pair below). I kept it classic, easy and received so many compliments on my look that day.

 

My other absolute favorite is this cozy cropped ‘ride sweater’ .  I styled this sweater with a pair of black denim along with a pair of combat boots to give it a little edge.  Don’t be afraid to pair the sweater with something as simple as a pair of black leggings and throw a pair of ‘over the knee boots’ to complete your look.

 

I can’t say enough about the quality and fit of these sweaters.  For me when shopping for sweaters it is all about the material.  Wooden Ships knits are cozy, and soft on the skin and they have the most adorable designs.  Be sure to check them out and leave a comment below and let me know which one is your favorite.

 

XO

 

 

How to ‘Pop’ your neutral looks with color!

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Are you feeling like you are in a bit of a neutral rut when it comes to your outfits?  Are you playing it too safe and basic when you are getting ready every morning?

Well, I have a solution for you for that is so easy to do, your friends and family will think you walked right off the pages of your favorite fashion magazine!

 

Example 1.  Adding a pop of ‘bold color’ to your neutral looks.  Grab your favorite all neutral look, and then add ONE color to make it pop!!!   In this look below, I am wearing my favorite cream linen jumpsuit from Anthropolgie!  I wanted to keep it canvas neutral, so I added these fun raffia mules.  But, watch what happens when I add a BOLD PINK statement earrings from 4th and Jones, it takes the whole look to another level!  Not hard to do right?  Isn’t that so fun??

Anthropologie Jumpsuit

Up close of these amazing earrings!

 

Now let’s take Example #2  –  Here is another look, beautiful white blouse with a blue and white linen striped skirt from The Loft.  This outfit would totally work with a nice nude pump.  But look how by just adding a fun unexpected yellow pump, that is the first think your eyes are drawn too in this picture.  A simple change with big results (if you ask me)!  Once again, something that anyone can do, and your results with be noticed by your girlfriends!!!

Yellow Pumps adding the Perfect Pop!

Example #3 –   So this is a two part upgrade!  I took what would be considered super casual look-  khaki joggers, and a white tee, but I wanted to challenge myself to create a look for a fun date night.  So, I decided to add this fun satin bomber jacket (still considered a neutral) and grabbed a pair of heels to dress it up, but I decided to grab these leopard pumps (to add quite a fun statement) and then to complete our formula of adding one item for that ‘pop’, this bright yellow shoulder bag did the trick (don’t you think)?!

Leopard Pumps and Yellow Purse does the trick!

 

Example #4 – For my last example on how adding just one POP of color to your outfit can elevate your style, I grabbed a pair of dark denim bermuda shorts from Express, and added an amazing BOLD neon yellow top!  YESSSS!!!!  Mission Accomplished!!!  No one will pass you by and keep walking in this number!!!  Super easy, but quite the fun statement!!  You are now a Pro!!!

Bold Neon Top is the star of this look!

 

I hope these examples and simple formula was helpful for you, and now that summer is here, it is time to ADD COLOR!!!

xoxo

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