hot child in the city!

Sweater: Missoni for Target; Destroyed Denim: Rag & Bone; Necklace: Happiness Boutique, Sunglasses: Prada; Platform Suede Shoes: Steve Madden

Location: Greenwich Village, NYC

At long last - my first outfit post from NYC! These photos were captured during my first week of orientation at Parsons. As you can see from the smile on my face, I am absolutely ecstatic about starting this new life of mine. I have never been surrounded by so many like minded people that share similar interests blended with an ambitious drive to create/do something bigger than themselves. It is incredible but also slightly intimidating. As recent as yesterday, I have officially completed my first week of classes and let me tell you: I dramatically underestimated how much work graduate school actually is (even when it's something I find terribly interesting!) I found myself asking these questions: Can I do this? Do I really want to do this? Is this worth the investment? However, it occurred to me, that's just the fear and self doubt talking.. as a good friend once told me, "Kelly, people don't do things all of the time because they are scared. The thing is, fear is never rooted in rational fact, ever. Don't believe me? Multiple studies support this notion. Fear is something constructed personally based on your own experiences of life. You have nothing to be afraid of." Remembering this quote during this transition is beyond comforting..

As happy as I am that I made the decision to move across the entire country alone with no support from family, financially or otherwise; this has been anything but a smooth transition. I won't go into all the details now but, damn! Silver lining: I am learning one hell of a lot about life! So much more than I ever could have if I stayed in California. I also finally feel like a fit somewhere, I feel at home in NYC, a feeling I never had in California. I know this adjustment period is temporary, the word fortitude comes to mind when I think about my life at this present moment.

Thought you might enjoy this: @ The New School, University Center for the first time. You can't fake a smile that big! 

They, (whoever they are) say the things worth doing in life are also the most challenging, what do you think? Thank you all for your tremendous support always. I feel lucky to have such a supportive blogging community behind me.

XOXO

Kelly

guns, necklaces, butterflies .. oh my!

It's no secret my style swings more edgy than anything else, which is whilst swarming the SammyDress.com site my eyes lit up when I saw the below items. I just can't get enough.. And the prices? As they say in Missouri, "You'll have to see it to believe it."

(1) Stylish Hollow Out Back Round Collar Short Sleeve T-Shirt: Alright a black T-Shirt usually has me at "hello" but this one had me without saying a word. There is something so sultry and cunning about a shirt with out a cut out back done right. Modestly sexy .. yeah we'll go with that..

(2) Trendy Women's Sandals With Butterfly Wings: Summer isn't over yet. Speaking of which, have you found summer love yet? Don't wait for the weekend, be proactive everyday! These butterfly heels are sure to attract all the right kinds of honey (if butterflies do that sort of thing?)

(3) Crossbody Bag With Solid Color and Gun: Ever feel like being a badass? Or maybe you just already are one and like myself, are looking for a way to let the world know. Do it in style with this awesome cross body bag that doubles as a clutch.. has anything ever been more 'clutch'? I think not. 

(4) Tassels Coin Shape Multi-Layered Necklace: Have tassels ever been more in style before King Henry VIII then they are right now? Am I right, or am I right? Low and behold the non-tapestry tassel. A must have for style conscious women everywhere. Do yourself a favor and buy this incredibly priced necklace and look fierce for the next 365. 

So now that you have go-to site for easily attainable: T-Shirts, clutches, necklaces and shoes my work here is done. Don't confuse easily attainable for "everyone having it" either. See that's the coolest thing about SammyDress.com, you can be one of the first adapters! As Drake says, "You Can Thank Me Later.."

XOXO from NYC with all my love,

Kelly

The Skelly Kelly

49ers Long Sleeve Tee: XXXL (the desperate act of a desperate woman); Shades: Ray Ban; Destroyed Denim Shorts: Rag & Bone; Converse High Tops (not the new style, and how "new" is that new style anyway?); Skull Necklace: Tanya @ Attraction 2 Fashion

Photos by: Alex DeMenno

Hi everybody! In case you all weren't aware, I am totally a tomboy! While this look is certainly more dressed down then I normally do, rest assured there is a method to this "madness". Firstly can we please look at my necklace? It is a gold chain skull attached to red plated plastic cut out frame. Now, for anyone aware of my predilection for skulls it will come as no surprise that I am adorning one; however this one is special.

When my blog first started getting traction I realized how amazing this blogging community was and how it is filled with incredible individuals like, Tanya @ Attraction 2 Fashion. Tanya, wore this same necklace in one of her posts and I commented on it, "OMG I love that skull! It looks amazing!" When she responded back, "Do you want it? I am all about sending pieces I have to other bloggers in the community at no cost to you." My jaw dropped to the floor, just like that, she sent me HER necklace with a  kiss! A stylish woman with an absolute heart of gold. THANK YOU TANYA! A friendship is born.

The enchanting necklace was difficult for me to wear for a period of time. Mostly because of it's color, red. Having lavender hair for quite some time, red was a hard color to pull off. Eventually my hair faded back to blonde and I thought, OK I have no idea so let's just do do red/gold on red/gold. The only other red/gold item I had was this XXXL SF 49ers shirt that I bought desperately as a total bandwagon fan when they "almost" won the super bowl. Thought I'd never wear it again, but never say never right? The destroyed denim and converse are total staples in my summer wardrobe. Together/separate I just cannot get enough. 

What about you? Have any summer staples you can't get enough of? Or accessories that pose a challenge to match?

XOXO 

it's not christmas, but here's my wishlist!

Greetings and salutations all! This is my first post from NYC and it even feels different. Never have I hopped off a plane and instantly felt "home". It's an incredible feeling, both electric and addictive. I spent the whole day apartment and hunting and I think I found some real contenders.. TBD however.. PS: Today I learned how to ride the subway, getting real serious about this whole New Yorker thing aren't I now?

Long story short, or short story long, I'm a student again and therefore my budget has been dramatically chopped. So what's a girl to do when she still wants to look phresh but can no longer afford the real expensive threads..? I'll tell you: Dresslink.com! 

(1) Casual Green Cardigan Long Vest. The long vest trend, it's official, it's here to stay I need one right now and so do you. In a place as humid as NYC, this is the perfect outerwear for a HOT AUGUST NIGHT!

(2) Casual Crochet Lace Dress. The LWD or "little white dress", a term that I never heard until this summer. I'm thinking this is maybe because I rarely wear white since I figured out I am just not the girl that can do that without spilling all over it. What do you guys think? Has the LWD been around or is it one of those weird new kids that I am strangely intrigued by?

(3) Chiffon Floral Open Cut Kimono. Thank you Japan. I haven't owned a kimono since 4th grade when I saw one in a thrift store and made my mom buy it for me, but then she stole it and now I want another! I've waited long enough haven't I? Also, this price? And it's chiffon? HELLO :)

(4) Asymmetrical Split Party Dress. Hope this isn't too redundant of me, posting about (2) white dresses and all. Especially after I just stated I have a hard time with white, but I guess I'm feeling extra confident in myself tonight. Since I'm single, in NYC, it's a scorcher out here, and well I just don't have any dresses this sexy right now I thought it was about time. Don't you?

The summer is slowly coming to an end so be sure to keep the rest of sexy! Oh AND shop dress link!

XOXO Kelly