The Holiday Hustle

December 19, 2016 Kelly Donohue

Beverly Hills, CA

The past week has been filled with last minute deadlines, Christmas shopping and holiday party hopping. There’s always a ton of fun and excitement right before the entire city shuts down for the year. And it’s safe to say as of tomorrow, LA is pretty much closed.

It has been a wonderful blur but I’m very excited to head back to New Hampshire to relax and catch up with my family. And I have to admit, it never really feels much like Christmas until I get there. New Hampshire is freezing and it’s snowy (and I’ll definitely be wearing a lot more layers than I do here) but it’s home.

I’ll be packing this gorgeous red pleated skirt in my suitcase tonight! I found it at H&M and it’s perfect for the holiday season—and beyond! I love it with this cropped lace-up sweater but it also would be great with a chunky metallic sweater or glittery top.

Pleated Skirt: H&M

Lace-up Sweater: Forever 21

Crossbody: WhoWhatWear Collection/Target (Similar)

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Photos By: Joe Yu

A Cropped Christmas

December 24, 2015 Kelly Donohue

Boston, MA

Merry Christmas Eve! I made it back to the East Coast just in time for the holiday AND for this wild winter heat wave. It’s warmer here in Boston than it was when I left Los Angeles and it honestly feels like spring is in the air. Everyone here seems to be excited about it, but I have to say, I really enjoy my yearly snow fix. And who doesn’t love a white Christmas?

Here’s to hoping things take a turn for the cold! Until then, I’ll be dressed accordingly. I’m wearing this fun cropped turtleneck top and a vegan leather midi skirt. I love a good midi skirt this time of year and I must say, it’s pretty great that I can actually wear these pieces outside today.

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and holiday break! I will be spending time with the ones I love most (pictured here).

Catch ya next year!

Cropped Turtleneck Sweater: Forever 21 (Similar) ON SALE

Leather Midi Skirt: Forever 21

Black Booties: Necessary Clothing (Similar)

Bracelet: Loren Hope

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Photos By: Courtney Locks

Holiday Dreamin'

November 19, 2014 Kelly Donohue

November 19, 2014

LACMA. Los Angeles, CA

I love tradition.

Growing up in a family with plenty of traditions, my days were usually full of silly little routines. From the basic- Family Dinner Fridays (which have now turned into date nights for my parents) to the not so basic- speaking in whacky made-up languages around the house (to see if we could still understand each other) they made us unique and made our days more memorable.

That being said, I don’t’ think there’s really anything like the traditions I share with my family during the holiday season. I have a lot of cousins and ever since I could remember, we put on a Thanksgiving “show” for the adults in my family. Since I was the youngest, I always played the turkey. I wore a paper bag with some feathers smeared on it and I loved it. While I had no lines aside from “gobble” and got killed almost immediately upon entering the living room floor, I always felt like I had the most important part. Over the years, we've outgrown that tradition but we've replaced it with some great new ones.

Over time, inevitably changes come our way. Whether people enter or leave our lives or a new city or job has forced us to uproot, those traditions and those memories live on. And that is why I simply love this time of year.

Today’s look is one of my many go-to holiday outfits this season. Effortlessly chic, I think a classic fall dress is always great idea for Thanksgiving festivities. I love that this dress has a cozy sweater top but also a flowy chiffon skirt. It’s a darling option for most any casual dinner this season. Don’t you think?