Feeling Femme

September 26, 2018 Kelly Donohue

West Hollywood, CA

Love florals and lace, skirts and hair scarves? Me too. As much as I enjoy borrowing from the boys, I also think it’s nice to get in touch with my softer side (and often). I am not sure if it’s because I grew up wearing ballet skirts, bows and ruffled socks or what, but I’ve always been on the frillier side of fashion. That’s why this dress from Chicwish is so special to me. Blending pretty peach and pink shades with flowers and lace, it feels ultra-femme and truly unique. If you’ve got a slew of fall weddings lined up, it’s a great choice.

Dress: c/o Chicwish

Shoes: Madewell

Bag: c/o LovePoppy

14K Oval Moissanite Twisted Stackable Ring: c/o Charles & Colvard

14K Moissanite Stackable Band: c/o Charles & Colvard

14K Moissanite Stackable Ring : c/oCharles & Colvard

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GOOD MORNING, SANTA MONICA!

August 14, 2018 Kelly Donohue

Santa Monica, CA

This morning, my roommate and I woke up early and took a stroll down on Main Street in Santa Monica. Lined with cafes, cute little coffee shops, and yoga studios, it’s a perfect stop en route to my office. And speaking of offices, I work dangerously close to the 3rd Street Promenade. If you’ve never visited, it’s located just blocks from the ocean and has everything from high-end fashion stores, to boutiques and local farmer’s market stands. Needless to say, I often have to take a longer way to get to my car after work in order to avoid a daily shopping spree. But yesterday, I decided to pop into Madewell (just to browse) and ended up leaving with a whole bag of new clothes. In fact, this top and skirt are both new purchases. I love this lace-back sweater tee and maxi skirt because both pieces are versatile and work well to transition into the cooler days to come.

Skirt: Madewell

Lace-Back Sweater Tee: Madewell

Bow Heels: Sold out! Nordstrom Rack (Similar)

Bag: Sold out! Revolve (Similar)

Rings: c/o Baublebar

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Un-Boring Office Attire

July 17, 2018 Kelly Donohue

Marina del Rey, CA

Who says you can't have fun with your workday style? It could be that the phrase "office appropriate" usually corresponds with neutral colors and Plain Jane silhouettes. But after spending several years in a wide range of office environments: fashion-forward, corporate, ultra-casual, and even techy, I've learned that this idea couldn't be farther from the truth. While I certainly do alter my look to fit the office vibe (I wear a lot fewer heels working in tech than I did in my fashion company days) I've discovered that professional wear and fresh, exciting outfits are not mutually exclusive.

I don't mean that you should waltz into work wearing a cropped tee or tube top, and there are definitely a few good rules follow, like avoiding shorter hemlines and opting for tailored pieces. I personally love finding traditionally conservative silhouettes that have been reimagined with bold prints and fun pops of color. And no matter what the tone of my office, these styles are always warmly welcomed. For summer, this means going for jumpsuits and rompers over basic trousers. And in winter, it's layering with great sweaters and of-the-moment jackets.

This romper from Banana Republic Factory is on sale now and is just bright enough to turn a few heads. I love it paired with beaded hoops or tassel earrings to give it an extra kick. Its just the thing you need to keep your office outfit rotation interesting. And if this one isn't quite your style, I've got you covered with more of my favorite one-piece styles below.