Party Pants

March 20, 2015 Kelly Donohue

March 20, 2015

It’s Friday--dress accordingly!

My sister sent me these colorful trouser pants for my birthday back in January and they have quickly become a workweek staple. As comfy as my favorite pair of sweats, they also manage to pull off a fun professional vibe. What’s better than that? Any trend that blends cozy and chic is one that I am certainly on board with and these pants certainly qualify. The vibrant print makes pairing and styling easy. I kept the top very simple with a basic fitted black tee and added blazer to throw on for meetings and moments I where I wanted to look a bit more polished throughout the day.

Eye-catching yet totally casual, this look is the perfect way to wrap up the workweek.

Oh and I love this electrical box that has been transformed into a mini chalk board. A mysterious someone gives it a weekly update and while I'd love to know who it is, the mystery of it all makes it all the more exciting. Whimsical, inspirational but usually just down right silly, these quotes always put a smile on my face.

Happy Weekend Everyone. Go ahead-put your party pants on and rock out with your unique self!

Loose Fit Trouser Pants: H&M (exact)

Cropped Top: Forever21

Booties: Chinese Laundry

Blazer: Urban Outfitters (Similar)

Olive Satchel: c/o Charming Charlie

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Photos By: Hina Abdullah

Mostly Monochrome

March 19, 2015 Kelly Donohue

March 19, 2015

Los Angeles, CA

We’ve all got solid color separates in our wardrobe. Essential to our everyday, these staple pieces are truly great for any season.

Today, I’m sticking with separates that are both similar shades of gray. When pairing pieces that are within the same color hue, I find, that if done right, the outcome can be as striking as wearing a bold pattern or vivid color. The key is to mix different textures and designs. It doesn’t have do be anything dramatic but you’ll want to make sure that the fabrics and cuts are different enough from one another so that variety and depth is added where it otherwise may be lacking.

The ruffles and sophisticated structure of this peplum top from Ruche contrasts perfectly with my light-wash, more casual, denim skinnies. I cheated and added a touch of color with an orange statement necklace but since I am new to trying out this trend, I figured I’d start off slow. Mixing blacks, whites and neutrals are a great place to start. We all have to start somewhere, right? I’m hoping to become brave enough to pull off a brighter, bolder monochromatic look by the end of spring/beginning of summer. What do you guys think of mixing similar shades? Any pros out there?

Peplum Top: Ruche http://bit.ly/1EiyiPZ

Gray Skinnies: Nordstrom

Necklace: J. Crew (Similar here)

Bracelet & Rings: Madewell

Black Pumps: Aldo (On Sale)

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Photos By: Courtney Locks

Easy Breezy Boho

March 10, 2015 Kelly Donohue

March 9, 2015

Los Angeles, CA

Sometimes, it’s fun to let my hair down and play up my free-spirited fashion side. While it doesn’t come out all that often, I, like most ladies, appreciate a look that’s effortless and comfy, yet somehow still stylish. This breezy ensemble is just that!

Fitted for a weekend brunch or a casual afternoon gathering, I threw this together for a birthday party at the park this past Saturday. I love this exotic printed top from Forever 21 because it adds a fresh pop of color to whatever I’m wearing- whether it’s this maxi skirt or even a pair of the most basic denim skinnies! Here, I’ve styled it with a long pleated Lauren Conrad skirt and some bohemian-feel jewelry from Charming Charlie.

With spring right around the corner, this outfit is great for transitioning to a new, warmer season. While breathable and flowy, the skirt is designed with several slip layers so that you can manage to stay dressy without catching a cold!