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

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

Red and Wild, II {9 of 30}

Tarina Tarantino necklace - Its Eclectic (buy similar)

bracelet - JC Penney (buy similar)

Kirra tank - PacSun (buy similar)

cardigan - Maurices

pants - Gap (buy similar)

Merona - Target (buy)

I suppose this is the work-appropriate version of this outfit. Thursdays are inventory days for me at work, and inventory days usually turn into days to clean up after employees who don't put things away, so pants are always a good idea. What also would have been a good idea is a cami to go under this tank top. I realized after looking down at my chest that anyone taller than me would have had a bit of a, uh, view. Live and learn.

xo, Kellie

Natural {6 of 30}

necklace - It's Eclectic (buy similar)

bracelet - JC Penney (buy similar)

George cami - Walmart (buy similar)

Kirra tank - PacSun (buy similar)

Salt Denim jeans - TJ Maxx (buy similar)

Mossimo sandals - Target

During the more humid months I can't get away with not washing my hair every day. Since I'm already stressing my hair by washing it more frequently, I try not to flat iron it every day. I know it's silly, but on the mornings that I wake up with natural waves in my hair I get kind of excited. Not straightening my hair frees up almost a half hour of my morning, and it's nice to get a little bit of variety in my life. Add carefree waves to a fun animal print and bright jeans and I've got myself a youthful, happy outfit for summer!

xo, Kellie

Boring {3 of 30}

necklaces - It's Eclectic, gifts

watch - Fossil (buy similar)

belt - Delia's

shirt - Gap (buy)

Mossimo pants - Target (buy)

Mossimo flats - Target

Summer is my least-favorite season when it comes to clothing. I have the hardest time creating outfits that are interesting, because the only way I know how to make an outfit interesting is by adding layers. Hopefully this remix will help to get my creative juices flowing.

xo, Kellie

From Work to Play {2 of 30}

BCBGeneration necklace - TJ Maxx (buy)

bracelet - JC Penney (buy similar)

Kathy Van Zeeland purse - Burlington Coat Factory (buy similar)

ikat tunic - rescued from a roommate (buy similar)

BDG shorts - Urban Outfitters (buy similar)

Mossimo sandals - Target

I had forgotten how easy getting dressed becomes while doing a remix! I got home from work on Wednesday (in the outfit I posted yesterday) and needed to get dressed to go to a Navy-related meeting with Matt, so I just switched the skirt with a pair of shorts, changed my accessories and put my hair in a side braid. Good to go!

xo, Kellie

These Are My Party Pants

necklaces - Kellie Creates (buy)

bracelet - JC Penney (buy similar)

Xhilaration top - Target (buy)

Mossimo pants - Target (buy)

Mossimo sandals - Target (buy)

Well, I bought these pants with the intent of expanding my work wardrobe, but it turns out that they're even better-suited for wear outside of work, like to a party!

xo, Kellie

I Heart This Shirt

necklace and charm - Swarovski (buy charm)

watch - random mall kiosk (buy)

Mimo tank - Marshalls

Mauve cardigan - Marshalls

pants - Gap

Mossimo flats - Target

Last week I managed to clear up some cash in my bank account by getting approved for more credit to have my last root canal done this weekend. Naturally I celebrated by going to Marshalls and promptly spending some of the money I had just freed up. I would tell you I don't have a shopping problem, but who are we kidding?

xo, Kellie

Someday ...

Tarina Tarantino necklace - It's Eclectic

bracelet - JC Penney

top - Wolfgang

Buffalo shorts - Marshalls

Mossimo sandals - Target (buy)

Someday I hope to only wear outfits and buy clothes based on my personal style, without having to take into account any restrictions my workplace may place on me. To accomplish this I clearly would need to be self-employed. Someday ...

xo, Kellie

Tied & Tucked

BCBGeneration necklace - TJ Maxx (buy)

bracelets - JC Penney, World Market, Forever 21

watch - Fossil (buy similar)

Calvin Klein - Marshalls

pants - Gap (buy)

Mossimo flats - Target

My beloved dots shirt is a bit long and a bit baggy, so finding ways to make it more fitted is always a factor in building an outfit around it. Today I tied it up in the front, but to avoid looking like I was going to a sock hop I tucked the ends of the tie into my pants. It's strange to think that just a year ago I wouldn't have thought of such a technique, I would have written the top off as uncooperative and moved on. How things change!

xo, Kellie

Colorful

bracelet - Kellie Creates (buy)

watch - Fossil (buy) / bracelets - Target (buy similar) / Mossimo tank - Target

Mossimo shrug - Cardigan / pants - Target / Merona wedges - Target (buy)

I've been embracing color wholeheartedly this season, and people at work have noticed. One of the guests at our breakfast yesterday said "hey, nice Gator colors!" And then one of his tablemates corrected him before I could and told him my pants were not orange, but red. Someone from our building told me I looked colorful, and I got a few "hey, nice pants" comments throughout the day as well.

Speaking of color, I'll be back later this weekend with the colors that have been inspiring my jewelry this spring!

xo, Kellie

Case of the Tuesdays

necklaces - Etsy, Swarovski / watch - Fossil (buy) / bracelet - JC Penney (buy similar)

Final Touch tank - Wolfgang / cardigan - Maurices / Mossimo pants - Target

Merona wedges - Target (buy)

Well, it's back to the grind. At least I don't have to deal with all of the silly "hoooo boy, is it Monday, again?" quips from folks in my building. And I've also got a three day weekend to look forward to. Let's do this!

xo, Kellie