OUTFIT DETAILS: SPORTS BRA | LEGGINGS | SHOES
Just run with everything you have on this one. Know that you are already getting faster by putting one foot in front of the other!
XOXO. Kel
OUTFIT DETAILS: SPIRITUAL GANGSTER SWEATSHIRTS (HERE IS A LIST OF A FEW OF MY OTHER FAVORITES…) SET FREE SWEATSHIRT | INHALE/ EXHALE SWEATSHIRT | KINDNESS IS MAGIC | LEGGINGS | SNEAKERS | JEAN JACKET
Good Vibes Only. I know its a cliche thing to say but I am a true believer in it.
Attitude is everything and something we can really control. That’s not to say that some days you may have bad moments or get down … but you are in control of turning things around and that starts with attitude.
It’s something I work at everyday and some days are easier then others but here are a few things that I make sure to involve myself in everyday to keep that “GOOD VIBES ONLY” mentality.
FIVE GO-TO’S
- Surround yourself with like minded people and those who bring good energy. Do not waste your time with people that complain or sulk. It will only bring you down and for me to keep this as simple as it can get… it is just not good energy.
- Get a sweat in. There is a reason they say you are only one workout away from a good mood.
- Do things that make YOU happy. All to often we put others happiness in front of our own and yes, that is important to consider others you also must remember to do things that make YOU happy. If you start thinking about everyone else before yourself all the time you forget what makes YOU happy!
- Wake up early and be thankful for where you are. Get your day going and remind yourself how luck and fortunate we all are. Life is precious. Let’s make it epic.
- Find yourself a furry friend. I do not know where I would be without mine.
There you have it- Just five little rules to follow and hopefully you will be on your way to that “Good Vibes Only” mentality.
I am off to my best friends wedding weekend and nothing screams Good Vibes more then watching two amazing people celebrate there love for one another.
Cheers to the weekend.
XOXO. Kel
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Another Favorite Sweatshirt – My Dog Thinks I am Cool
OUTFIT DETAILS: RED JUMPSUIT (UNDER $30.00) | WEDGES (40% OFF) | WOVEN CLUTCH (EVERYONE KEPT SAYING IT LOOKED LIKE I WAS HOLDING A TACO THIS WEEKEND. LOL)
I know I share A LOT of jumpsuits. Trust me, I have had the talk with myself about branching out… but I just can not get away from them. They feel like they fit every occasion! Since the styles and patterns seem to be endless it feels like the options can go on and on forever.
OUTFIT DETAILS: JUMPSUIT | HEELS (THESE ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, BUT HERE IS ANOTHER PAIR I LOVE)
When your best friend tells you she is getting married to the boy we met on the beach when we were in 7th grade… well, you scream, you hug, you cry a little (tears of joy, obvi)… and then you say, let’s start planning all the things!
My mind of course wanders to planning her every outfit for all the events that come with being the BRIDE… but then my mother reminds me to “Focus, we need to get moving on planning the bridal shower.” It was not a huge undertaking since it was an intimate group (which I loved) … but I figured I would share some tips to help anyone who has the title “Bridal shower planner” in their future. The biggest thing to keep in mind… do not let things get too out of hand (because these type of things can get a bit crazy).
Things to keep in mind and a few tips and tricks:
- Ask the bride what she wants. Keep in mind this is not YOUR bridal shower, it is hers. At the end of it all you want her to remember how magical it was and how it had all the things SHE wanted… not YOU!
- Get an idea of how many people will be attending. The sooner you do this the sooner you can start to see what will fit into your budget and what may not. These type of things can be expensive and you do not want things to get too over budget before you have even had your first mimosa.
- You can break tradition. Most bridal showers happen on a Sunday in the middle of the day. This may work for what your Bride wants but also keep your mind open to other ideas. A friday cocktail bridal shower, a saturday brunch or a backyard bridal barbecue. Again, make it special so it matches what the Bride wants and speaks to her.
- Balloons, flowers and candles go a long way! It is amazing what these three things can do to a room. Keep things simple and elegant and everyone will love it, trust me!
- Tie in the Groom at some point. Weather it is in a game or conversation, tie the Groom in. Keep in mind, their are two people getting married. Yes, you are showering the bride but they would not be here if there was not two people getting married.
I could go on and on but I figure those 5 tips are a good base to build off of. My biggest wish for you… is that you are not dealing with a bridezilla!
XOXO. Kel
OUTFIT DETAILS: JUMPSUIT | HEELS (THESE ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, BUT HERE IS ANOTHER PAIR I LOVE)
Like this Jumpsuit? Check out this one – Denim Jumpsuit
OUTFIT DETAILS: JUMPSUIT (SOLD OUT THE LAST TIME I POSTED IT, THIS ONE IS VERY SIMILAR) | WEDGES (THE MOST COMFORTABLE WEDGES I HAVE EVER OWNED) | JEAN JACKET (I THINK I WEAR THIS IN EVERY POST- THAT SHOULD SAY HOW MUCH I LOVE IT)
I wouldn’t call myself a big reader, or someone who “craves” a good book. But, I do like to read. When I find a good book I will make time to sit down and read it. Originally, when the discussion came up to write this particular blog the topic came up as “the book of the month.” Then I had to be truthful with myself that… that doesn’t always happen for Kelbel. Sometimes I breeze through books. Other times, it takes a bit longer. Truthfully, it just matters what else I have going on. Nonetheless, recently I have come across some really good ones and I thought it would be worthy for me to share!
Current List ~
Girl, stop apologizing: This book is written by one of my favorite people who I have never even met! Mrs. Rachel Hollis kicks butt in every way and after reading one of her other more recent books… Girl, wash your face … I knew this one would be a hit. Listen to this book on audio, read the book, listen to her podcast, follow her on instagram, whatever it is make her part of your routine. She is inspirational, real, true, powerful, and most importantly, (especially for women) she pushes you to get your butt in gear! I highly recommend this one and any thing she puts her name behind. You will not be disappointed.
In Case Nobody Told You: This is not as much of a novel as it is a book with many small short passages. A co-worker of mine had recommended it to me and I checked it out right away. I personally like starting my day off with this book. It doesn’t happen every day but these short amazing reminders set your thoughts in the right place exactly when you need it most. Check’em out for yourself.
Influencer: If you are like me and enjoy social media and want to learn how you can help expand your brand with social media, this is a good read for you. Now, I do find that I can not read this book before bed due to the immediate “to-do” list it starts creating in my head with all of the advice and suggestions. But, the ideas are wonderful and most of all it is realistic!
THE BOOKS:
So, that’s that. Those are some of the books I am enjoying at the moment. I wish I could say I would be back in a month to share more but it may be a little longer then that if I am being honest…
Let me know what books you would suggest and I will add them to the list.
Happy Reading. XOXO. Kel
OUTFIT DETAILS: JUMPSUIT (SOLD OUT THE LAST TIME I POSTED IT, THIS ONE IS VERY SIMILAR) | WEDGES (THE MOST COMFORTABLE WEDGES I HAVE EVER OWNED) | JEAN JACKET (I THINK I WEAR THIS IN EVERY POST- THAT SHOULD SAY HOW MUCH I LOVE IT)
If you have not read my Favorite Leggings for Everything in Life post that I wrote back in August be sure to check it out. I list the do’s and dont’s of what I look for in the perfect legging and since I do consider leggings my unofficial “work uniform” who else more could you trust :). I was recently shopping at a local boutique here in Baltimore – Raina Dawn, and she introduced me to a new line of leggings I had never heard of, Strut This. I was obsessed right away. The fit, the feel, the price, the patterns… I could not get enough! The next test, would they survive all of my workouts and “hug in all the right places” while I was actually doing THINGS! (Run, Bike, Lift, Barre… ALL OF IT) Well, good news, THEY PASSED. And, just like I thought, I was asked 100 times while I was wearing them, “who makes those leggings?” Trust me guys they are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Run baby Run. I did this run last week before the doctor told me to pull back a bit. Sometimes you have to listen to your body and although it is a very hard lesson for me to learn I am doing my best to trust the process.
Now, with that said if you are healthy and able to run… GET OUT THERE. Remember all those that can not run and you go get after it with this kick your butt sprint workout. The incline work is tough but totally worth it once completed. For this particular workout… remember what goes up will always come back down.
OUTFIT DETAILS: GREEN TROPICAL ROMPER (UNDER $20.00) | SANDALS | JEAN JACKET (I WEAR THIS WITH EVERYTHING) | STRAW BAG (THE ONE PICTURED IS LAST YEARS VERSION SO I HAVE ADDED THIS YEARS VERSION FOR YOU)
I live for a good romper. More than anything, I love it even more when it takes me to a place, like a tropical island the second I put it on. In my opinion this is the perfect little romper to take on your next vacation… or just rock it all summer in the summer heat! The halter look with the low back and this green color is so in right now.
Below I have picked a few other Tropical Style rompers if you’re in the market. I am planning on putting a few more of these in my closet this summer, no doubt!
A few Romper options:
Leaf Print Halter Romper – (PICTURED BELOW) Only a few sizes left so grab it now! I love the low back detail and the ruffles around the leg. You can not beat this price either! (UNDER $20.00)
Tropical Floral Cami Romper- I love yellow and this simple style gives this one a pass to wear anywhere. You know the drill… add a jean jacket and you are good to go.
Floral Print Romper- If you prefer thicker straps and bit more support up top, this is a great pick for you. (Under $20.00)
Wrap Skirt Romper- Very similar to the one I am pictured in sharing the same green color. I also love the look of a wrap skirt and not just shorts.
Floral Print Cover Up- This one is considered a “cover up” but I think I could easily wear it anytime. I love the pretty tie back detail and it offers a bit more coverage on your backside if you are someone who prefers a longer short style.
XOXO. Kel
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OUTFIT DETAILS: BLUE JUMPSUIT (UNDER $70.00) | HEELS (MINE ARE SOLD OUT- BUT HERE IS ANOTHER CUTE OPTION!) | TAN PURSE | BELT (MUST HAVE IN EVERY CLOSET!)
Are high waters back in style? Well, my answer… I’m not sure.
When I originally put this jumpsuit on… I thought to myself… [There is no way I am too tall for this jumpsuit, that is NEVER the case, there must be something wrong]… but then after checking out how the model was wearing it I realized this was how it was supposed to fit. I loved the material, the fit, the style.and the entire look. However, I was not sold on the “shorter pants” look. I decided to play around with the look a little before I tore off the jumpsuit and put it in the NO pile. I strapped on a high pair of platforms and added a belt. BOOM! I totally fell in love with it.
I am still not convinced the “urkel style” is back in necessarily. If you style it the correct way and add some height with a good pair of shoes you are on the right path of rocking the look well. Either way, I say check this jumpsuit out because it is one of my top picks for this season!
Happy Tuesday Friends.
XOXO. Kel
OUTFIT DETAILS: OFF THE SHOULDER TOP (ONLY $12.00) | BLACK JEANS (UNDER $100) | NUDE HEELS (THEY GO WITH EVERYTHING!)
Rose – It’s summer water. We call it S-U-M-M-E-R WATER… and it’s about that time!
Finally the temps are warming, the sun is shinning and the sunsets are getting later and later. I love this time of year. You can just tell the energy is high and people are remembering the good things in life.
Not to mention it is the perfect happy hour beverage. With that said, Rose is an all the time kind of beverage this time of year. If you know me, you know my pick during this time of year is Rose… or Champs! I have listed below a few of my favorites + (plus) along with out this cute shirt for your next happy hour… and its $12 FREAKING DOLLARS! (MAJOR SALE)
Happy Friday Friends.
XOXO. Kel
If you are looking for some recommendations or want to try something new, below are a few of my current favorites depending on the occasion. Picks for both Rose and Champagne:
Top ROSE Picks:
Whispering Angel — Miraval Rose — Minuty Rose
Top Champagne Picks:
LaMarca Presseco — Veuve Clicquot (Special Occasions)
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