Maxxinista Monday

April 10, 2017 Kelly Donohue

Beverly Hills, CA

Last week, I was able to take part in the Maxx50 challenge at TJ Maxx. They gave me a $50 gift card and told me to see how much I could find at the store for fifty dollars. If you saw the takeover I did, then you probably noticed that the options were endless. From beach towels, to designer tops- they truly have everything for the upcoming season! I grabbed a nautical beach bag for my Mum, a lace embroidered top for my sister and yes, I even found this floral dress for myself. It's such an easy throw-on-and-go piece for spring and I adore the ruffle off-the-shoulder detailing. The colors are light and beautiful and it's as perfect for your upcoming Easter brunch as it is a casual day of shopping. Oh and the best part? It's 16.99. I found it in the store and couldn't find the exact same one online but I linked some very similar options for you guys below.

Happy Monday!

Dress: c/o TJ Maxx (Found in store/ linked similar styles below)

Sandals: Coach (on sale here)

Clutch: Forever 21

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Photos By: Joe Yu

Jumping Around.

June 28, 2015 Kelly Donohue

June 28, 2015

Los Angeles, CA

After hectic week and a nightmare-ish move, I’ve finally found myself on a little vacation here in New England. Surrounded by family, friends and Atlantic Ocean air, I must say, there’s no place like home in the summer.

That being said, I’ve embraced a carefree, vacation state-of-mind with today’s look. Inspired by the seventies, the iconic jumpsuit is back and better than ever! Reinvented with modern silhouettes and bold prints, there is a style for just about everybody to love.

Cozy and comfier than pajamas, the jumpsuit makes your life simple, while managing to add personality to your summer wardrobe. With tons of styling options and designs, you can transition from dressy to daytime in a cinch—depending on the piece you choose.

I’ve gone with a bold printed, wide-legged piece from H&M but I suggest that if this is your first jumpsuit, you go with a denim style. Classic, yet totally on trend for the season, it is a bit easier to pull off.

Check out some more of my favorite jumpsuits at the end of this post!

Jumpsuit: H&M (Similar here)

Strappy Wedges: TJ Maxx

Bracelet: Charming Charlie

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Photos By: Danny Fung

Time.

February 7, 2014 Kelly Donohue

February 7, 2014

Beverly Hills, CA

After a beautiful weekend in San Diego, an interesting time in court serving jury duty, and a tearful goodbye to the comedian I’ve grown up with and come to admire- Mr. Jay Leno- it’s been quite the week! And while I know it may sound like a lot, I truly cannot believe an entire week has already flown by. Where does the time go these days? All I know, is there just never seems to be enough.

On my twenty-first birthday, (yes this was actually on the top of my list) my friends and I attended a taping of the TONIGHT SHOW with Jay Leno. And let me just tell you; it was everything I could’ve hoped for and more! Jay met us before the show, took pictures with us and of course- found ways to poke fun at all of our majors at UCLA. It was during the writer’s strike and so the show was relying much more on guest interaction because they were not able to get as many celebrity guests/ write as many bits as usual. Lucky for us though, he came to us to participate on the show and then after that, his hilarious guest, the “Fruitcake Lady” (have you ever seen her?), baked a cake for him and he came over and gave his piece to me for my birthday. Pretty much the nicest guy ever- right?

Growing up in Boston, my parents adored him and had him on our television every night. If I had to be up late doing homework or if my Mum and I were up late chatting, we’d always have Jay on in the background. I’ll never forget how relieved I felt when I finally got a TV in LA after I first moved out here because it meant I didn’t have to feel so alone at night. His show has always been so comforting and it was like taking a piece of home with me. Thus, I made sure to tune in for last night’s final show. It was wonderfully touching and candid – leaving me once again wishing that there was simply more time.

Today’s outfit is inspired by today’s break in the rainy weather we’ve been having the past couple of days. It’s still on the chillier side here in LA but it’s nothing tights and a sweater can’t fix! I adore the Peter Pan collar on this dress- it adds so much to what is otherwise a quite simple piece. I dressed it up with this belt from the Melrose Trading Post and voila! A neutral classic outfit, put together for under $100, that is perfect for this Friday afternoon.

Happy Friday!