Phones

Jacket and sweater-H&M/Skirt-Forever 21/Tights and Boots-Target

Would you believe me if I told you these pictures were taken with my hubby's iPhone? I almost can't believe how nice they look! Thank goodness for all the new fancy technology on phones, because I totally forgot to charge my camera yesterday. We snapped one picture with  it, and then it died. In a moment of sheer panic, Ian came to the rescue with his phone. Good thing I gave it to him for Christmas, otherwise you guys wouldn't have any outfit pictures to look at. 

Sorry if that bored you to tears. I am running around like a crazy woman today trying to get all of my holiday shopping done. So naturally I am typing this blog post like a crazy woman as well! Although that's pretty normal for me :).

Happy Monday!

xoxoKelsey.

Sparkle.

There is something about this time of year that just makes me want to wear sparkles all the time. I definitely am a sucker for sequins year-round, but I feel like they are especially festive during the holidays, don't you agree? I don't a great sparkly dress, but I do have a few sequined sweaters, and I'm going to make sure they get some good use this month!
Here are a few sparkle inspirations that I've been obsessing over via pinterest.

                                                          Source: joythestore.com via Nikki on Pinterest

                                                                 Source: zara.com via Keshia on Pinterest

                                                                                    

                                                 Source: yourpocketstylist.blogspot.com via Lynn on Pinterest

Source: thegirlsoflincolnpark.tumblr.com via Annie on Pinterest

                                                           Source: modcloth.com via Angela on Pinterest

                                                           Source: topshop.com via Maria on Pinterest

                                 What things inspire you over the holidays? I'd love to know!

Happy Wednesday!

xoxoKelsey.

Just the top.

 Top-Forever 21/Cardigan-Ross/Hair bow-made it!

Somehow in the majority of the pictures my hubby took of me in this outfit, I look like a ghost.  No joke. You can't tell where my shirt starts in comparison to my skin. It's a bit scary, so therefore we shall call this the "just the top" post. Meaning its up to you to imagine what else I was wearing that day. If you don't want to imagine, I'll help you out. It was just some skinny jeans and black wedges. :)

Despite the mishap, I really wanted to show you guys this top. I've had it for a few years, and every time I wear it I feel like See's Candies employee. Which is a of course a good thing, because I love candy. Like, a lot. 

Wow, what a random post. I'm sorry, guys. Apparently my brain is not working very well, haha. I promise that the next post will be much more organized.

And just to make this post even more random, here is a little picture of our very first Christmas tree.

Isn't it cute? It's pretty tiny, but perfect for our little studio. 

Yes, that is indeed an Ariel tree topper. I couldn't help myself :).

Hope you guys are enjoying December so far! 19 days until Christmas!

Happy Monday.

xoxoKelsey.

Hardcore.

Jacket-Target/Cardigan-Urban Outfitters/Shirt and pants-H&M/Shoes-Steve Madden

It's December! Hip Hip Hooray! I still insist on wear flats when it's about 36 degrees on a cold winter day. Why do I do this to myself? I guess I just can't bear the thought of saying goodbye to some of my shoes for awhile.

Last night I wore this outfit to see The Chariot guys and Listener. Check them out, I bet it was a surprise to see that I enjoy a bit of metal/hardcore every now and then. Just keeping you all on your toes. Also, Listener is absolutely fantastic. I have not seen a guy perform with that much heart and passion in a very long time. Anyways, it was an amazing time. Unfortunately my feet were frozen the whole time, so it made moshing a bit awkward. Just kidding, I'm way too old for that :). 

Only 24 days until Christmas! Hope you guys enjoy each and every one of them!

Happy Thursday!

xoxoKelsey.

P.S. I changed my hair color a bit. I needed more of a "winter" red.

Bright and shiny.

Hello, friends! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today I have a super simple yet incredibly effective skincare tip to share with you guys!

About a month ago I discovered a few websites that were talking about how good baking soda is when it comes to  exfoliating your skin.  Sounds odd, right? I thought so too! The only thing I usually use it for is for cooking. So, despite the fact that I thought it was pretty weird, I decided to try it out. Let me tell you, it is AMAZING. I'm a big supporter of using natural things on your skin, and you can't get much more natural than plain old baking soda. I really hate using those exfoliating products that feel like they are scratching your skin. This gets all the dead skin off without the abrasive scrubs .

Here is what you need:

 -Teaspoon

- Baking Soda

 - Water

All you have to do is mix about 2 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water. You want to make a thick paste, but make sure it is thin enough to easily spread over your face. After you wash your face with cleanser, apply the mixture to your skin, and rub it gently in circles for 2-3 minutes. Then just rinse your face off thoroughly, and you're done! 

You're skin will look bright, fresh, and feel insanely soft. I've been doing this about once a week for a month or so, and it's been great. The baking soda does sting a little bit when you apply it to your face, but it's not bad at all. This is probably most likely because of my very sensitive skin.

So if you like using natural products on your skin that are cheap and effective, I'd give this a shot. 

I hope you enjoyed this super short post. Please let me know if you guys try this out!

Happy Monday!

xoxoKelsey.

Thankful

Happy day after Thanksgiving!

Here are a few pictures from yesterday, and a few things that I am thankful for.

1. My niece (Annie) wouldn't take a serious picture, so this will do :).

2.My brother-in-law and I love to take cheesy pictures. It's an art, really.

3. Little Miss Cali is the cutest baby around. 

4. Insanely delicious food.

5.  Hey there, cute husband!

I'm thankful for the following:

-My husband, who is always so patient with me and loves me unconditionally.

-My relationship with Jesus. His love is the only love worth living for.

- My job. I love getting to make people look beautiful all day long!

- My husband's family.

-My own family.

-My awesome brothers and sister. 

-My health.

-Friends. They always make life hilarious.

Honorable mentions:

 -Clothes. (That's on everyone's list, right?)

-Books.

-Christmas trees

-Coffee

-Sunshine

-Vampire Diaries (Obsessed)

-Crafts

-Red hair

-Breakfast at Tiffany's

-Christmas music. ALL. DAY. LONG.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast. Remember, calories don't count on Thanksgiving, or when you eat leftovers :).

Happy Friday!

xoxoKelsey.

Umbrella

Jacket-Target/Sweater, Belt, and Pants-H&M/Flats-Steve Madden

I have an exciting story to tell you guys. This evening I decided to make a few desserts for tomorrow. I almost blew up my kitchen. OK, that's a bit dramatic, but it was a disaster. First of all, I had no idea that melting white chocolate was such a delicate process. I had to do two different batches. Second of all, I forgot to turn off the stove when I was done melting it. And lastly, I left a plastic spatula in the saucepan while the heat was still on. I'll let you guys imagine what happened next. But after cleaning up the melted spatula, and airing out my apartment, I managed to make some awesome peppermint bark and fudge. 

I read today that Julia Child didn't start cooking until she was 35. Maybe there's a chance that I can at least stop burning spatulas by then.

What are you guys making for Thanksgiving? Much adoration to those who are making a meal all on their own!

Talk to you guys soon! Remember, don't melt your spatulas :).

xoxoKelsey.