THE DAy to NIGHT

June 14, 2018 Kelly Donohue

West Hollywood, CA

Sick of being the girl who's lugging a duffel bag to the office? Same. Though I've pretty much mastered the art of jamming as many things as possible into a canvas tote, the whole bathroom change that goes along with switching outfits is usually almost as painful as carrying around an overstuffed bag. Are ya with me?

The key to pulling of the desk to drinks or picnic to dance party look, is simply having a solid foundation piece. A mid-length dress, a printed skirt, a slip dress, a cropped sweater, a cute little jumpsuit—each are endlessly versatile. And with the quick addition of a belt, accessory swap, or shoe change, the transformation is oh so easy.

This mid-length dress from Chicwish is an obvious daytime favorite. The gingham print is screams brunch to me and the longer length makes it office approved. To dress it up a bit, I simply added a bolder red lip, swapped in some statement earrings and red heels. So easy, right?

Ok so I say this, yet I continue to overpack my work bag every day. I swear, one day I'll take my own advice!

Dress: c/o Chicwish

Bag: Kate Spade NY (similar)

Earrings: c/o Sugarfix By Baublebar

Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington (take 15% off w/ code WEARSKELLY)

Ring: c/o Baublebar

Shoes: Steve Madden (SOLD OUT)

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ON THE SUNNY SIDE

June 1, 2018 Kelly Donohue

Los Angeles, CA

Nothing says summer like a sundress. From body-con versions to off-the-shoulder styles, there are endless options to choose from. So many, in fact, that the selection can start to feel overwhelming. And when the weather heats up, there's nothing better than a piece that you can throw on—and go. You know, the kind that only requires a pair of sneakers or sandals and very little thought beyond that? Yup, I'll take one for every day of the week. But when it comes to choosing which ones to go with, it's all about wearability. I go for dresses I can wear from season to season. And this ruffle-hem dress is perfect for summer (no matter how the trends change from this year to next). If this one isn't really your style, don't fret I've selected more of my favorites from Goodnight Macaroon and linked them below!

Dress: c/o Goodnight Macaroon

Earrings: c/o Sugarfix by Baublebar

Shoes: Coach

Bag: c/o Goodnight Macaroon

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BEFORE THE BEE

May 24, 2018 Kelly Donohue

Beverly Hills Hotel

Who else is loving gingham prints this season? While black is such a classic, I couldn’t resist this sky blue gingham dress from Goodnight Macaroon when I saw it. The light shade is so sweet and soft, plus the ruffled hem and cut-out front make it anything but basic. Oh and let’s talk about the versatility! This is definitely a gingham dress you can wear to BBQ, a baby shower and everything else in between.

Oh and here's a fun dose of reality for you: Minutes after I took this photo, I stepped on a bee on the grass and got stung. I caused a bit of a scene screaming at the top of my lungs outside of the Beverly Hills Hotel and then, the next day, my foot was the size of a balloon. After going to a local urgent care, I discovered that I got a staph infection from the sting- AH! I couldn't really walk for a couple days and it was incredibly painful but I survived. Moral of the story, life is not really as glamorous as the blog photos!