Spring Heat.

May 15, 2014 Kelly Donohue

May 15, 2014

Los Angeles, CA.

It’s 101 degrees today in Los Angeles and probably a steamy 125 degrees in my third story un-air-conditioned apartment- YIKES! We are in the height of a spring heat wave over here and the dry, stifling, desert-like heat is on the forefront of most every Los Angelino’s mind today. We’re all just trying to stay cool- especially those of us who are silly enough to live without AC.

What I love about the weather is that it can cause us to change up our usual routine or break our everyday, sometimes mundane daily habits. Last night in an effort to avoid cooking (too much additional heat) or spending more time in my steamy apartment than was absolutely necessary, I decided to venture out and grab a little sushi dinner by myself. It’s something I haven’t done in a while but I’ve forgotten how relaxing it can be. Instead of being totally engaged in conversation the whole time, I took a moment to really enjoy my chilled rose and fresh sushi. I walked home in the warm, windy air, noticed how busy the streets were for a late Wednesday night, and had a little moment of feeling proudly independent (like I do when I fly alone or file my taxes).

Courntey and I have made some fresh raspberry and blueberry lemonade- can’t get much sweeter than that- to make today’s heat a bit more bearable. It’s funny but I never go for lemonade until it’s really hot outside- I wonder why that is? This outfit is bright, fun, and light- keeping with the current temps. I paired this black and white tank from Melrose Trading Post (one of my favorite places to find unique and inexpensive finds in LA) with these adorable high-waisted green shorts from Forever21. I finished off the look with my favorite coral sandals from Ruche (I have included some of their similar sandals below). When the weather is warm, I love keeping it simple with flats- but I love that these are still able to give the outfit that extra pop of color and charm I’m looking for today.

Sandals: Ruche (Similar)

Shorts: Forever21 (Similar)

Sunglasses: Forever21

Tank: Melrose Trading Post

Earrings: Forever21

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Photos taken by: Courtney Locks

Mum's the Word.

May 13, 2014 Kelly Donohue

May 13, 2014

Los Angeles, CA.

Once again, I have my Mum to thank for the majority of today’s outfit. In an incredibly thoughtful little care package, she’s managed to pull off a look that is wonderfully me. While there is certainly no one on the planet that knows me better than her, I am always still amazed when she’s able to find clothing that is so classically me. It may be because I talk to her on the phone more times a day than is probably healthy to speak to anyone, or because I tell her everything that is going on in my world- what I currently find interesting, the latest trends, what restaurants I’ve been enjoying lately- and because she is and perhaps will always be, my number one fan on this little fashion blog, I guess it makes perfect sense that she would be up on my sense of style, but still she always amazes me.

Even though I’m too often miles apart from my Mum in distance, I feel so lucky to have someone as wonderfully thoughtful, caring, and loving as her to call on every day. There is no one like her and I am thankful for her each and every day that I get to pick up the phone and hear her smiling voice on the other end. So while it’s a couple days late, I’m keeping the spirit of Mother’s Day alive this morning. Here’s to you Mum for all the care packages, dance parties, FaceTime dates, late night phone calls, unwavering support, and love you’ve always given me. You are the very best.

My mum sent over this adorable light denim dress and coral boho necklace, both from Forever21. Denim dresses are absolutely essential for this season and this one is great because it is so lightweight (and also light in color) that it’s perfect for a hot day like today. However, there are also a ton of other options that you should check out that I’ve included at the end of this post so be sure to do that! I decided to let my hair air-dry today so apologies for the mess but as I mentioned, it’s become quite warm over in LA again and so using a hairdryer in my non-air conditioned abode was not feeling like an option this morning. I finished this airy outfit off with some chocolate wedges from Steve Madden which I got for half the price at Marshalls and also an adorable clutch with nautical stripes from the GAP. Oh and guess what? The outfit is juust a hair short of fitting into my Under $100 Look so I put it in there anyways!

Hope you all had a Happy Mother’s Day!

Juuuust Over Kelly’s $100 Look:

Dress: $22.80 Forever21 (SIMILAR)

Clutch: $39.95 GAP

Belt: $5.00 Melrose Trading Post

Sandals: $34.99 Steve Madden via Marshalls

Necklace: $9.80 Forever21

Close enough right?

TOTAL: $112.54

Shop Essential Denim Dresses & These Accessories Here!

Photos taken by: Courtney Locks

Breezy.

May 7, 2014 Kelly Donohue

May 7, 2014.

Los Angeles, CA.

It’s a windy one out there today- a refreshing change from the steamy weather we’ve been having lately. It feels like a true spring day and it doesn’t get much lovelier than that, does it?

I am getting back to my roots today with this outfit, which reminds me of summers on Nantucket and everything else that I adore about the east coast this time of year. It is perfectly dressy enough for a day at the office but casual enough to feel comfortable, which I love.

The shirt-dress is an essential item for your spring/summer wardrobe and can be accessorized in so many ways. I loved the rich navy color of this shirt-dress by Loopsway and was thrilled when I heard that one of my favorite online jewelry boutiques was branching out into clothing. Loopsway will be launching a clothing line that’s just as adorable as its jewelry collection- so this is just a sneak peek, but I can’t wait for you guys to see the rest! I finished the outfit with a vintage inspired statement necklace (I love the blue and teal colors-perfect for spring!) from Urban Peach Boutique and these comfy yet girly oxfords from Macy’s.

Treat yourself to some flowers this week. Waking up to a beautiful vase of roses might just change your whole day for the better! It's nice to do little things for yourself and treat yourself right- sometimes we forget to do that (I know I definitely do) but I'm really trying to remember to do that this week so whether it's taking a long walk and enjoying the quiet alone, reading a good book at night, or cooking yourself an amazing dinner- do it- and do it just for you!