MUST-HAVES: Jorts!

Well...at least for every beautiful southern belle in Kentucky this weekend! I feel so privileged to be from KY this week as we (UK Wildcats) have earned our spot into the NCAA Final Four this Saturday! I'll be getting my JORTS on for sure! What are jorts? JEAN + SHORTS. A nickname given to player Josh Harrellson after being spotted in this opinion-worthy trend. While Men's denim shorts may not have many fashion-forward style choices, there are lots of fun ways for us GALS to play up this trend for Spring and well into late summer nights!

HIGH-WAISTED

Shakuhachi Patch Denim Shorts - $168.00

These multi-denim shorts are perfect for Spring! Tuck in your favorite vintage sports tee with a studded belt or pair with a cropped sweater. How ever you style them up, these JORTS go a long way!

BOLD COLORS

Maje Eglefin high-waisted stretch-denim shorts - $175

Go beyond the blue with an intense pop of color! These Poppy colored denim shorts are the perfect way to warm up your wardrobe for Spring + Summer. Try out other great hues of bright purple and kelly greens!

PRINTS

One Teaspoon Leopard Print Denim Shorts - $134.48

What a FAB combo of color + print. Think outside the box this season and mix and match everything! Summer is supposed to be playful and carefree so be sure and look your part!








GOOD LUCK WILDCATS!

For The Love Of Jeffrey Campbell

The holidays are over and all of my Christmas painting orders are complete and delivered. Even though I started school again this week, I somehow managed to find time to paint for MYSELF for once!

My mom picked up this HUGE 36" x 48" canvas for me months ago and it has been sitting against my living room wall waiting for my inspiration to start up. I had no idea what I wanted to do with it, but I desperately needed some more wall art in my living room. I got the pink Foxy Wood Jeffrey Campbells for Christmas - and just like that...I knew! Inspired by the PINK ROCK ad I saw earlier in December, I quickly started my Jeffrey Campbell painting!

36" x 48" - Acrylic

My ever growing JC collection

Check out my other blog Kelsi Brown Custom Painting to check out more paintings and prices!

MUST-HAVES: Maxi Skirts

Move over mini skirts, I'm so obsessed with long maxi skirts right now! Earlier this season I was just playing my usual dress-up-out-of-boredom and put on my Wildfox Roses Pocohontas dress. Wishing I had worn it more this summer, I started playing with it and pulled on a sweater and belted it and ended up with something I liked and wanted to try out. Loved it!


So now I'm seeing more maxi skirts everywhere I go and I approve! I have my eye on this Cheap Monday skirt right now but there are lot's of other cheaper and alternatives out there!

JojoMaxi Skirt - Cheap Monday - $88




Lounge Wear Maxi Skirt - Forever 21 - $11.80




Glenda Skirt - Nom de Plume Yaya - $79

LOVES: Olive Green Platform Booties

I FINALLY got these beautiful booties delivered today after waiting for more than a week! I ordered these from Forever 21 as soon as I saw them. They are THE perfect color for fall (and will be a perfect combo with my new snakeskin mini skirt!) and the heel is SKY HIGH. The best part is that they were only $35! You might be thinking that they probably aren't the best quality from the price, BUT I can say that with previous shoe purchases from F21 I have never had a problem. I own a great simple pair of black booties similar to these and I've had them for two years (and worn them FREQUENTLY) and they are in great shape! I'm sooo excited to wear them. In fact, I'll probably wear them to class tonight. :)





Suedette Ankle Bootie - Forever21 - $34.80

MUST-HAVES: Sam Edelman Zale Boot

Ever since I purchased my Sam Edelman Zoe boots I have been in LOVE. Now there's a thigh high boot version (WITH STUDS!). Not sure if I'll let myself give in to these but I'll sure be dreaming of them until I find some holiday excuse.

Sam Edelman Zale Boot - Solestruck - $399

WANTS: Cableknit Shorts

Cableknit Short - Stolen Girlfriends Club - $138

So I've been eyeing these fabulous cableknit shorts lately. They are a bit pricey but so incredibly adorable. I love shorts in the fall with tights or knee highs but these are beyond perfect since they are knit! I'm just concerned that IF I purchased these, I'd only end up wearing them once or twice. What are your thoughts on knit shorts in the Fall?

LOVES: Fall Haul

I ordered a few key pieces for Fall from Urban Outfitters last week and they came rather quickly! It was the best surprise to find that big brown box at my door after the longest sewing class ever. I'm in love with EVERYTHING.



Silence & Noise Chiffon Button-Down BlouseI love a sheer top! I have a summer version of this blouse (tank top with front pocket) in yellow and LOVE it. It is about 90% sheer so I wear a black bra or my American Apparel bandeau underneath. This top is perfect tucked in high-waisted jeans or left out for an over-sized look.

Nom de Plume YaYa Chiffon Mix SweaterLove this combo of black and (sheer) nude! The sweater is ribbed and a bit wide but I actually prefer it that way for a more relaxed fit.



Truly Madly Deeply Long-Sleeved Tees

I originally wanted a similar LNA version of this top but right before making that bad decision I found these, almost identical, tees that were MUCH cheaper. I even got two for less than the price of the LNA tee I almost purchased. I always love a good over sized basic top to pair with leggings while traveling or just hanging around at home. I would recommend ordering a size up. The sleeves are really tight.



Truly Madly Deeply Leopard Cross Dolman Tee

Okay, so I absolutely needed this tee when I saw it. I LOVE the leopard and (again) I can't have enough over sized tops. I'll probably pair this with my new light pink lace skirt from H&M and my Sam Edleman Zoe boots for an edgy/girl combo I love!

And just for fun...


Tuxedo Ruffle Shams (Set of 2)

I bought these adorable shams for just an extra splash of color for my bedroom. As of now my bed is blank white and I have some hot pink shams I've had since 8th grade. I love these shams. They are so soft and the most perfect shade of light turquoise. I'll probably give in and buy the matching quilt.