Kelly Bourland Personal Style

Sunday, October 2, 2011

31 days to a more fashionable life: LBD

The LBD

Everyone needs a little black dress that you really like and fits you really well. I would suggest to find one that is on the conservative side. The most common times you will need the LBD are funerals, weddings, interviews, and other events where you just don't know what is appropriate. It is nice to have a good black dress to fall back on when an unexpected event comes along. A little black dress can be accessorized many ways from casual to dressy.

Need some inspiration? I created a whole pinterest page of LBDs
check it out here.

Do you have an LBD?

Saturday, October 1, 2011

31 Days to a More Fashionable Life- Jean Alternatives

This month I hope to share with you all some ideas and small things you can do to help yourself feel better about personal style and your wardrobe.

Below is day one: Jean Alternatives
Day 2: LBD
Day 3: Shopping with kids
Day 4: Coats
Day 5: Work Outfits
Day 6: All Black
Day 7: Flat Brown Boots
Day 8: Belt it
Day 10: Cute Sneakers
Day 11: Shopping Online
Day 12: Adding Animal
Day 13: Hair
Day 14: Purses
Day 15: Ebay
Day 17: Fall Sweaters
Day 18: Jeans
Day 19: Discount Shopping
Day 20: Black and Brown
Day 21: Holiday Fashion

This first day is a post about a question that I get a lot. What are some alternatives to jeans? Jeans are super versatile, somewhat comfortable, and suitable for many occasions. Still, it is great to have some other options to wear on your bottom half.

Here are some suggestions...

1. skinny cargo pants: these come in many colors and lengths and can be worn casually in much the same way jeans are worn.

BB Dakota, Victoria's Secret, Kensie, BCBG MAX AZRIA

Skinny Denim by Victoria's Secret
Pants & Shorts by CJ by Cookie Johnson

2. Black yoga pants: These may seem really lazy, but if you can find a pair that fit well and don't look too sporty, they can be an easy casual alternative to jeans. Wear them with flats and you can look chic in comfy knit pants.

Wide Leg Pants by LOFT
Casual Pants by New York & Co.

3. A Denim Skirt: Great in the summer with sandals or in the winter with boots or tights for warmth.

Paper Denim & Cloth, Forever 21, Levi's, Ann Taylor

Mid-length Skirts at Kohl's
Mini Skirts by Ann Taylor

Khakis: The key to a good pair of khaki pants is picking a modern cut and a shade that is not too light.

MICHAEL Michael Kors, LOFT, Old Navy, Banana Republic

Wide Leg Pants by LOFT
Skinny Pants by MICHAEL Michael Kors

Do you have any other suggestions for alternatives to jeans? I would love to hear them!

Friday, September 30, 2011

Wrap Up

I hope that these fourteen fall fashion formulas have given you some inspiration for the upcoming season.
Here are a couple of google documents to help you out:

Printable Copy of the 14 Fall Fashion Formulas
Tape up a copy of this in your closet.

Printable Shopping list
If you have everything on this list, you can create all 14 formulas

Tomorrow I am going to be starting another series, 31 days to a more fashionable life...
It is a little challenge from The Nester, that I decided to take on. Check it out starting tomorrow.

Also, notice at the top of the blog there are some new pages. Testimonials and Services. You can click on those and read some comments from my clients, and learn more about my styling services.

One more thing, I also have a little stationery business. You can click here to visit my Libbylu Designs site and learn about custom Christmas and Holiday cards.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

The Final Formula #14

puffer vest + plaid shirt + skinny jeans

The final fabulous fall fashion formula is a comfortable easy one to wear when it gets a bit colder.

My Look:

Puffer Vest: Old Navy

Plaid shirt: Cato

Jeans: Not sure

Boots: Charlotte Russe

Puffer Vests...

Puffers by Gap
Fur Coats by New York & Co.

Plaid shirts...

Just A Cheap Shirt, Forever 21, Delia's, C&C California

Longsleeve Tops by Delia's
Button Front Tops by C&C California

for skinny jeans see formula #1

I hope everyone has enjoyed my first little series. Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to see. Check back tomorrow for a wrap up and a sneak peak into some future ideas...