The Luck of the Irish.

March 17, 2014

Los Angeles, CA.

Ok, so incase my name, my freckles, fair skin or Boston roots haven’t already proven to be a dead give away, I’m here to confirm that yes- I’m an Irish lady- almost 100% in fact!  Therefore, it’s basically a requirement that I celebrate.  While it’s certainly not as big of a holiday here, as it is back in Beantown, I think my mom would disown me if I didn’t at least wear green.  Thus because it’s been in the eighties and wearing the St. Patty’s Day socks my mom sends every year would be a bit uncomfortable in this heat (sorry mum!) I found a way to incorporate my favorite color, green, into my spring ensemble today.

My sister got me this gorgeous Kate Spade purse for the holidays and I have been counting down the days until spring when I could use it.  Alas! The day is finally here and it totally makes the outfit come alive with that pop of green needed for today’s festivities.  I paired it with this new comfy vintage washed denim shirt-dress from Ruche, some brown sandals from ShoeMint, pastel earrings from Ruche, and this gold bracelet from one of my favorite new shops, Mickey’s Girl.

Hope a bit of Irish luck finds its way to you today!

Dress: Ruche

Purse: Kate Spade (SIMILAR)

Sandals: ShoeMint

Bracelet: Mickey's Girl

Earrings: Ruche

"I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity." - Oprah Winfrey 

Photos taken by: Courtney Locks

Daylight Savings.

March 10, 2014

Los Angeles, CA.

Ok so I have to admit that it’s noon over here in LA and I am still craving breakfast, an egg sandwich to be specific, and while we can all probably admit that shaving an hour of time off with Daylight Savings takes a bit of adjusting, I think it’s the best time of the year.  Days get longer, brighter and warmer and I just love that.  So as tired or as out of whack as the time change may make you, let’s all just agree that it’s worth it.

I found this gorgeous dress while I was shopping for my sisters wedding back east, in February at Forever21.  Of course, this was certainly not on the list of things I needed nor was it at all practical for the snowy Boston weather that awaited, but I just knew it would be perfect for spring in LA.  That’s always how it goes when I’m shopping by the way; I rarely find what I’m looking for.  I always stumble upon the best gems whenever I least expect.  It’s airy and floral- a winning combination for this season!  Oh and the best part of all- this whole look is under $100.

Kelly's Under $100 Look:

Dress:  Forever21 $24.80

Booties: H&M $59.95

Total: $84.75

Hope you’re all enjoying this beautiful day!

“Nearly all the best things that came to me in life have been unexpected, unplanned by me.” –Carl Sandburg

Photos taken by: Courtney Locks

Weekend Wear.

March 8, 2014

Los Angeles, CA.

Tall piles of clothes scattered throughout the house, a couple pairs of boots tossed underneath my couch, a makeup brush thrown in my dresser drawer, and dishes piled so high that the sink has become unusable… Yup, that pretty much sums up the disaster that was my apartment this week.  Charming…right?  I just had one of those chaotic weeks where I barely had time to change for the next job or audition, let alone put things away.  So instead of taking a moment at the end of the day to freshen up my place a bit, like some people might wisely choose to do, I chose to continue to add to the pile each day, pulling myself further and further into a messy, disorderly disaster.

But alas, today is a new day, a day of spring-cleaning, warmth, and celebrations!  I woke up, took out the piles of trash that were beginning to flood my apartment, deep cleaned the place, lit a few candles, danced around to Beyonce, and even organized my closet a bit.  And, after all that, I must say, it’s looking pretty great in here- no evidence of the week’s busy stresses left behind.  It certainly helps that I woke up to the sun shining through my window early this morning, that fresh-cut grass smell seeping through my windows, (they were up cutting the lawn of my apartment a little early for a Saturday but it was so gorgeous outside so I welcomed the noise & interrupted sleep) and a 80 degree heat.  Something about brighter days and the promise of warmth is simply motivating.  Have you gotten the spring cleaning bug yet?

This afternoon, I’m going to walk over to my dear friend’s birthday BBQ and celebrate with friends.  I can’t wait to get over there and eat a hot dog and sit in the grass!  While she usually laughs at me for driving to her place, which is only couple blocks away, I am proud that today, in the gorgeous weather I can say that I will be  sticking it out for the 8 minute walk… oh the things nice weather can make us do!

I chose to wear this casual weekend boho-inspired outfit from Forever21 because this weather simply calls for bare legs.  While it’s always a bit tough to get into the summery, bare skinned clothing, and expose those legs after months of hiding them out in pants- it’s great and oh so necessary to take the plunge!

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend & here’s to many more beautiful days ahead!

Earrings: c/o Thatsmine!Boutique

Cardigan: Forever21 

Dress: Forever21 

Booties: H&M 

Bracelets: Collection ( Alex&Ani, Kate Spade & others found at flea market)

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” – Anne Bradstreet

Photos taken by: Courtney Locks