~~SPRING ESSENTIALS~~

Heels: Cole Haan, White V-Neck: J.Crew Location: NYFW

Essentially Spring

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When embarking outside once again after a harsh long winter into a highly anticipated spring, you need to transition fully and flawlessly. Meaning, don't be boring. We get it. Winter was hard on all of us - but please let's not dwell on it any longer than need be. Catalogues, though many of you might see them as outdated, are actually a great place to start looking for inspiration. 

White + Cropped

Color, some can't live with them, I certainly can't live without them. Whether you want it to or not, the colors you adorn yourself in say a profound amount about you. Especially whites. I have never been able to be the girl that can wear white without spilling on it. HOW DO YOU PEOPLE DO IT? White pants parade!

Shimmery Metallics

Does anything reflect the skin better than a good metallic? I think not. In fact I cannot seem to get enough of metallics. No need to only accessorize with them, spread them around! Take this opportunity to make a massive metallic statement, let's do it! This is for the boys and the ladies. No gendered dressing allowed here!

Tote-ally Spring

If you don't change your bag when transitioning from winter to spring then you are DOING IT WRONG. 

Wild Spirit

Cap: BCBG, Sunglasses: Nordstrom, Necklace: J.Crew, Mesh Black Tee: American Apparel, Pleather Leggings: HUE, Boots: Doc Marten

Location: Bushwick, Brooklyn; Photos by: Victoria Kass

She was a gypsy, as soon as you unravelled the many layers to her wild spirit she was on her next quest to discover her magic. She was relentless like that, the woman didn't need anybody but an open road, a pen and a couple of sunsets.

The World Shimmers, But Not Everyone Can See It

Sunglasses: Prada; Necklace: Stone (Mexico), Coat: Calvin Klein via Goodwill, Legging Pants: BCBG, Sweater: All Saints, Backpack: Vince Camuto, Socks: The Spare Room, Los Angeles, Booties: Jeffrey Campbell

Photo Cred: Becca Aguilera, Location: West Village, New York

What is true strength? Forgiveness. A topic that has been penetrating my thoughts for the past 2 years. I always believed that true strength came from walking away and letting go. Sometimes it still does. What's harder than that? Forgiving someone. How much better has my life been since I learned this? Exponentially.. 

Just watch. I dare you to look up at the night sky tonight, and every night. In fact, do it as often as you can. Time stops in these moments and you are allowed a beautiful glimpse of eternity. None of us really know where we are or what is going on here. We are all floating in space and anything is possible. I have found that love is a state of mind. Fall deeply in love with yourself. This is the surest way to fall in love with someone else, and with the rest of existence..

If you pay close enough attention your mind is expanding with each passing moment. So is the universe. So follow your bliss. Your happiness, true happiness, matters more than anything. So figure out what it is that makes your soul flow and spend your life dwelling in it. 

I hesitate to use the word "bad" because I feel that most everything in the world has both bad and good elements. That being said, negative things may have happened to you but that doesn't mean the world is negative. Let the flowers, crystals, music, trees, dragonflies, stars, memories and dreams remind you of the magic that inherits the earth. There are no mistakes here. Everything is as it should be. Your reality will transform once you realize this. Trust the universe. The waves are headed in one direction only to be pushed back by the shore. Be like the waves and trust the process without judgement, without resistance. Nature is embedded with an infinite amount of wisdom..

shoesday tuesday + thrifty finds

Outfit Details

Sunglasses: D&G

Geometric Print Dress: Cynthia Rowley ($25 from thrift shop!)

Leather Jacket: BCBG (on sale for $60)

Studded Belt: BCBG

Black Booties: Target (ultra steal!)

I have always been a firm believer that looking good does not have to go to the highest bidder. Fashion is an everyday thing, whether you want to or not, what you wear says something about you before you have chance to say anything about yourself. Therefore it's a common misconception in fashionable dress that it if it looks expensive, it MUST be expensive. Anna Wintour introduced the notion of "high/low" fashion in the early 90's to the pages of Vogue. This blending of expensive and affordability is definitely a staple in my wardrobe as evidenced above.

A nod to my favorite day of the week, shoesday tuesday and the fact I go to fashion school render it true that my friends are always wearing enviable kicks, therefore the inclusion of this photo is necessary! The NYC footwear scene could not be more different from the west coast. Heels are a luxury (yes I dared to do this today) but flats really run the shoe game here. As a pedestrian city it's not feasible to wear heels all thru the day and into the night. Did I mention this city is humungous? There's no going home to change. Unless you bring an extra pair with you, flats really are the way to go. A new fashion challenge for myself, as I detest wearing flat shoes! As you can see from the above photo Nike and Adidas street styles are the pick of many of the city's "most fashionable"..

Worth noting, I celebrated my 1 month anniversary in NYC this past weekend by dying my own hair back to lavender.. for the first time ever.. which I must say I was terrified of messing up, but I think it turned out alright! Everyday brings a new experience here. I even built my own bed, yes I never thought I would say those words..

 All in all, what do you think of "high/low" fashion? Is this something you incorporate as well? What are your favorite thrift stores?

XOXO

Kelly