SWEET SHEA BUTTER

March 8, 2019 Kelly Donohue

The Body Shop

I've always loved shea butter. Rich in vitamins, it keeps me hydrated from head-to-toe. And at The Body Shop, they've sustainably sourced Community Trade Shea butter from The Tungteiya Women’s Shea Butter Association in Ghana since 1994. Women from the community handcraft 390 tonnes of Shea butter for The Body Shop every year using an 18-stage process passed from mother to daughter for generations. Not only is it an incredible process, but it empowers women, their families, and their communities.

From lip balm to hair masks, The Body Shop utilizes shea butter in just about every product you can think of! My go-to is their Shea Body Butter. It smells like a dream, it keeps my skin hydrated for hours and hours, and you can even use it in your hair! Do you guys have any DIY shea beauty recipes you follow? I may get crazy and try one soon (despite the fact that I am really not the DIY type).

Earrings: c/o Sugarfix by Baublebar

Top: c/o Chicwish

Jeans: Revolve

Bracelet: c/o Grand Avenue Jewelry

Booties: Something Navy

SHOP SHEA BUTTER

This post is sponsored by The Body Shop.

GETTING WILD(ER)

March 6, 2019 Kelly Donohue

Mar Vista, CA

Animal prints have been a thing for a while now. But I have never really been big into wearing them. No matter how many spots I'd see in fashion magazines, I never felt myself when I tried them on. But lately, with all the exotic options available, there are animal-printed styles that even I can pull off. Whether it's a leopard print jacket or python boots, these newer, more muted options are perfect for the more timid print-wearers out there (like me!)

This peachy zebra and leopard print dress from Nordstrom is a perfect example. It makes a statement without screaming at you. I love it paired with a leather jacket for some added edge and it would also be cute with a denim coat for spring. This animal-print purchase was one of my firsts, but I have a feeling it won't be my last.

Jacket: Nordstrom/Topshop

Dress: Nordstrom

Boots: c/o Rockport

Earrings: c/o Sugarfix by Baublebar

Necklace: c/o J. Bubs

Bag: Topshop

MUST-HAVE STAPLES

March 5, 2019 Kelly Donohue

Melrose Place

Every spring, as the ground begins to thaw out, I get very excited to switch up my wardrobe. As I get older, however, I've started buying less into the trends and more into staple styles. That being said, you can definitely still have a lot of fun putting together a classic look. So whether it's a fresh new pair of skinnies, a comfy button down, or an all-season leather jacket, today I'm sharing some of my favorites to wear this year—and beyond!