Basic Black and White {23 of 30}

necklace - Kellie Creates (buy)

bracelet - World Market

Calvin Klein dress - Marshalls

Merona wedges - Target

I've been having this issue lately where my back just randomly spasms, especially when I'm bending over or just really stressed out. That's of no interest to you, I'm sure, but this problem influenced my decision to wear a dress yesterday. You see, along with the back spasms comes a tightness that prevents me from being able to touch my toes or reach for the floor in any way, and putting pants on is quite the challenge. I decided I wasn't up for the challenge, so I wore a dress. That is all.

xo, Kellie

Hell Week {22 of 30}

necklace - Betsey Johnson

bracelet - World Market

Green Envelope top - Marshalls

pencil skirt - Marshalls

Merona wedges - Target

My first week of work after vacation was also my boss's vacation, and it was also move-in week at the university. There's a bunch of events to cater as well as usual business to keep up with, so I stayed busy. A long day with multiple VIP events prompted me to go for a part comfortable, part professional outfit, and it worked out quite well!

xo, Kellie

EBEW: Monochromatic {21 of 30}

necklace - borrowed from a friend and never given back

Merona belt - Target

top - Maurices

skirt - Marshalls

Merona wedges - Target

I know I took the easy route by wearing all black for a monochromatic style challenge, but I was determined to wear items from my remix. And there was an attempt to wear a monochromatic outfit with other items in my remix, red and nude stripes were paired with red jeans, a chambray shirt was paired with blue ankle pants, and then darker chambray pants ... It was all a disaster. This was the least disaster-like outfit I could bring you.

If anyone asks I'll just tell them I'm mourning the end of my vacation.

xo, Kellie

Easing In {20 of 30}

necklace - Kellie Creates (buy)

bracelet - JC Penney

ikat tunic - rescued from a roommate

Mossimo pants - Target (buy)

Mossimo flats - Target

Yesterday was my first day back at work after two weeks of vacation. I'm sure it's needless to say that my time off went by too quickly, but it was nice to hear one of my employees tell me that they never wanted me to go on vacation again because things didn't run as smoothly with me gone. It was nice to hear, but it didn't keep me from wishing I was still on vacation ...

xo, Kellie

Switchzies {19 of 30}

necklace - Kellie Creates (buy)

bracelet - World Market

tank top - Wolfgang (buy similar)

Mossimo pants - Target (buy)

Mossimo sandals - Target

Only a few days into my remix I realized that this shrug didn't go with any of the other items that I chose. So I made an executive decision and traded it out for for this button-down tank top. Learn from my mistakes, friends.

In other news, I thought I'd share a photo from the night I wore this outfit. You know, to prove that I actually wear this stuff in real life:

Added bonus: I also just proved that I have friends in real life. I know you're all relieved.

xo, Kellie

Parents Meeting Parents {18 of 30}

BCBGeneration necklace - TJ Maxx (buy)

watch - Fossil (buy similar)

bracelet - JC Penney (buy similar)

Xhilaration top - Target (buy)

Saltworks Denim jeans - TJ Maxx (buy similar)

Mossimo flats - Target (buy)

Through pure coincidence, Matt's parents arrived in town to visit him before deployment shortly before my parents passed through town on their way home from a softball tournament. Not long after our families met, two of Matt's shipmates showed up. Needless to say, we had a full house for a minute.

I wasn't wearing this outfit when all of these things were happening, that happened later in the evening for dinner at one of our favorite local spots.

xo, Kellie

Almost Didn't Make It {17 of 30}

owl locket necklace - Etsy (buy similar)

Tarina Tarantino necklace - It's Eclectic (buy similar)

shirt - Gap (buy)

BDG shorts - Urban Outfitters (buy similar)

Mossimo sandals - Target

I almost didn't photograph my outfit yesterday even though I was wearing remix items. But after shooting a couple of future outfits (yes, I often take my outfit photos ahead of time -- but they don't get posted until they're actually worn!), I figured "eh, I'm wearing the items. I don't have to post them if the pictures don't look so good."

As you can see, I figured the outfit was worth posting. It's a remix, everything goes. Right?

xo, Kellie

Coming Home {16 of 30}

Tarina Tarantino - It's Eclectic (buy similar)

bracelet - JC Penney (buy similar)

Xhilaration top - Target (buy)

BDG shorts - Urban Outfitters (buy similar)

Mossimo sandals - Target

The final day of vacation called for another comfortable-yet-cute outfit since we had to head back to Jacksonville. Matt and I took the scenic route and drove A1A home. If you're ever on the east cost of Florida, I highly recommend a trip along the coast, no matter which part of the state you're visiting!

Oh, and my "vacation" isn't technically over for a week and a half, and I've got some ideas for new blog content. See ya tomorrow!

xo, Kellie

Wine Walk {15 of 30}

necklace - Kellie Creates (buy)

dress - local surf shop

Mossimo sandals - Target

Our second night in New Smyrna Matt and I went on an art walk that was also a wine walk. A few hours of walking from bar to bar and checking out local artists on the way was followed by a trip to a fish camp on the edge of town where Matt managed to consume a very large platter of seafood. We made some new friends, had some good wine, and filled up on yummy food.

xo, Kellie

A Bright Start {14 of 30}

necklace - Kellie Creates (buy)

bracelet - JC Penney (buy similar)

shirt - Forever 21 (buy)

shorts - Maurices (buy similar)

Mossimo sandals - Target

I started my vacation with the brightest, most summer-ready outfit I could muster: A neon top and a seashell necklace. It's (really) hot here in Florida and I had a two-and-a-half hour ride ahead of me, so cool comfort was top priority!

xo, Kellie

One Day More {13 of 30}

BCBGeneration necklace - TJ Maxx (buy)

watch - Fossil (buy similar)

blouse - Maurices

Mossimo pants - Target (buy)

Mossimo flats - Target (buy)

I had no desire to dress up for my last day of work before vacation, especially since it was also inventory day and I wanted to get things cleaned up and organized before leaving for two weeks. I'm so excited to be getting two weeks off, but the excitement is a little tarnished by the fact that at the end of my vacation, Matt leaves for deployment. *sigh*

xo, Kellie

Spider Country {12 of 30}

necklace - Forever 21 (buy similar)

bracelets - Target

top - Loft

skirt - Marshalls

Merona wedges - Target (buy)

I recently discovered that there is a wolf spider residing on my back porch. As you can probably guess, this discovery was not met with glee, but instead a high pitched squeal of terror that stopped poor Elwood dead in his tracks. I am hoping that Mr. Wolf Spider and I can learn to coexist, as I do not want to give up my photography spot.

If, in future posts, you see any expressions of terror on my face, you'll know that Mr. Wolf Spider decided to drop in on my photo shoot.

xo, Kellie

Pre-Vacation {11 of 30}

necklace - Kellie Creates (buy)

bracelet - World Market

tank - Loft

cardigan - Marshalls

Mossimo pants - Target (buy)

Aerosoles wedges - TJ Maxx (buy)

My vacation countdown has begun, today is the first of four work days before my two weeks off! I figured comfort would be essential today since I've got a lot of stuff to get done in the office in preparation for being gone. My goal is to have everything squared away so that no one has any reason to call, text or email me until August 11th!

xo, Kellie