A Modern Twist // Outfit Post

Hey loves! Today I am posting one of my favorite "ootd" posts yet! This outfit was just so fun to wear, as well as goof-off and twirl around in! Not too long ago I was contacted by eShakti to do a possible review of one of their items...seeing that many bloggers before me had worked with the online woman's clothing company, I kind of couldn't say no, and I am so glad I didn't! I am taking it upon myself to let you all know a little bit about eShakti, because I am honestly very happy not only with the product itself, but the company as a whole. On their website, you can see that they will customize items according to your height, size and style, which is awesome for those of us that are picky with things like that, or just have a hard time finding clothing to fit perfectly. Their motto is, "eShakti believes that all women have the right to wear affordable fashion that is made for them and makes them look their absolute best". So true! I don't think customization and good style should be unaffordable or out of someones price range, which is why I am so happy to write a review post. I chose a midi skirt from a link of many options that they gave me to choose from...I couldn't resist this skirt because I knew I could take a modern approach to styling the 50's inspired skirt!

The fit of the skirt really is great. I was kind of worried that it would be too big around my waist, because of often have issues with skirts that lay higher on the hip or waist fitting me correctly. The actual quality of the skirt seems to be VERY nice, and I mean that. I am glad I picked this style of skirt because I think it is a very classic style that I will be able to wear for years, and with the quality of the material, I don't think I will have to worry about it being worn out too soon!

I received the skirt not too long after I ordered it, so I would say I am pretty happy about how fast they are at shipping out products. It's worth taking a look at the many different styles of clothing eShakti has on their website; I was torn between this skirt and a gorgeous blue dress, but ultimately, I couldn't give up the idea of a modern twist on a 50's look!

Details: Skirt: c/o eShakti // Top: Urban Outfitters // Shoes: Forever 21 // Bracelets: pearl (old); arrow--> Altered State //

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Thanks for reading!
XO, Kelsey

*Linking up with: Rachel the Hat // Two Thirty-Five Designs // Style Elixir // Life's A Party Dress Like It! // Transatlantic Blonde // Living in Color // Musings of a Housewife //

** I received an item of clothing from eShakti for consideration of review. However, my opinions are not influenced by anyone else other than myself. I formed these honest opinions on my own after receiving the product. 

Born to be Plaid [Transitioning to Summer Outfit]

Hello lovelies! This week has been so busy! I am in between my co-op job orientations, so for the past few days I have been in my hometown, working at my old job. Today is my last day there for now, and I will be heading back to Cincinnati tonight or early tomorrow...SO much driving! The free time I have had has been dedicated to hanging out with the fam and preparing blog stuff. That means I am kind of proud of myself, haha. I told ya'll I would try to be a better blogger once classes were over with! For now, I wanted to share a very casual but fun outfit for transitioning from Spring to Summer. We all know how crazy the weather has been, but it seems to be staying pretty warm now....but windy. Holy crap. I would be just fine without the plaid shirt in this post if it weren't for the wind! (See what I mean in the picture below-wahhh!)

Outfit Details: Plaid shirt: c/o Haute Juncture // Love Potion Tank: Charlotte Russe (old) // Shorts: American Eagle // Shoes: Keds // Chain Bracelet: Forever 21  (old) // Pink Bracelet: Loft (very similar) // Necklace: So old, I can't remember! // Purse: Possibly older than the necklace...no idea where it came from!

How will you transition from Spring to Summer fashion?

Thanks for reading!
XO, Kelsey

Finally, the Kimono

Well, I finally found a kimono and I am pretty sure it will be one of my favorite spring finds! Once I saw that stores were coming out with a ton of cute kimonos for spring, I knew I had to have one. They are just so fun and easy to wear! I hope I can get my hands on a few more, and it should come to no surprise that I am envisioning about three different ones in my head as I type this; I am thinking some bright colors as well as some pastels! Any recommendations? Until I find more, here is how I wore my newest love in my closet! Be sure to follow me on instagram if you don't already-I uploaded a little preview of this post yesterday!

Outfit details: Kimono: H & M (similar) // Jeans: American Eagle // Bracelet: Old, Forever 21 // Watch: Relic // Cutout Booties: Steve Madden (similar style)  // Purse: Nine West (similar)

Would you wear a kimono like this? If so, how would you style it?

Thanks for reading!
XO, Kelsey

Spring Tease

Maybe I am just wishing time away, but I am so ready for Spring! This past weekend I drove to my hometown to see family. The forecast called for temperatures up to 60 degrees...knowing that, I didn't pack a winter jacket. I didn't end up needing it either! The weather was such a nice change from the below zero, can't even breathe, I think I am going to die before I get to class temperatures. In typical Ohio fashion, I am back to wearing my winter coat this week, and only dreaming of nicer weather. I may or may not have had to take some night photos because, well you know. Night came. Okay outfit time!

Outfit Details- Oxford: Old Navy // Muscle Tee: Old, another cute option // Jeans: American Eagle // Shoes: Keds // Bracelet: Old, similar style // Watch: Relic // Bag: So old, similar //

How is there weather where you live? Anyone else ready for Spring?

Thanks for reading!
XO, Kelsey

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High-Low is the WAY TO GO! (And on sale!) [outfit]

Happy Wednesday everyone! We are halfway through the week, so cooooome on weekend! I think I am ready for the weekend already, I know someone else out there is too! Today I wanted to share another one of my favorite pieces for summer so far-my mint colored high-low dress! I am all about being comfortable, and this dress is just that...it's so soft. I am pretty sure you should find yourself one too, not just because I could sleep in it because it's the softest thing ever, but because I think it is pretty dang cute & easy to wear! Also, some dresses that are the high-low style are really drastic, so this is nice for my taste! I honestly don't have too many places to dress up for, so most of my summer I will be keeping it pretty casual like this! I want to share a few dresses that are right up my alley, and definitely on my "I would like you in my closet list". This lace trim illusion dress from Nordstrom is kinda sorta perfect. As soon as (and if) this colorful aztec dress from Closet Essentials gets restocked in my size, it's going in my closet, or on my body, like every day (yes, I love it that much, MONICA restock it-or just go ahead and send one of everything you sell to me, that works too!) Polka dot halter shirt dress from Charlotte Russe, you deserve a hanger in my closet, as do you sleeveless denim shirt dress from Point Zero! If you all haven't noticed, I definitely have a lot on my want list... I haven't really been shopping for so long! I  guess we will just have to see if I end up with some of these :)

Dress: SO brand (Kohls-and it's on sale right now!) //  Sandals: Black Poppy (old-similar) // Bracelet: gift from a friend, it was purchased in Panama! 

 Well, that is all for now! Go snatch up this dress if you like it; I think I paid almost full price for it a couple months ago, but it is now on sale for $17.60. So now that I am all jealous that I paid full price, we can end the post :) Thanks for stopping by!

XO, Kelsey

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Quickly Becoming a Fave: Skull Muscle Tee [outfit]

If you didn't notice in the title, the topic of this post is my newest addition to my closet: this dark gray muscle tee. Seriously, I think I am in love. It's soft, I can dress it up or down, and it can be layered. Want to know the best part? It was $10. TEN. DOLLARS. I almost didn't buy it, but then I was like "wait, it's ten dollars." It's a good thing I came to my senses, because I would be sort of sad without it in my life now! I just bought it a little over a week ago, so hopefully you can still get it if you like it! Also, if you didn't notice in the last post, I did cut my hair! I really wanted a change, and the super long mane I had going on just wasn't making me that happy anymore! So much to manage, plus my hair has to be up for work (and I work 5-6 days a week) so having it all up and it getting tangled just wasn't for me. I am SO glad I cut it. I really do love it-it's crazy how a few inches (okay, more like 5 or 6) of hair being cut off can make you feel different!

 

Outfit details: Muscle T: Jcpenney // Shorts: American Eagle (midi length) // Flip flops: Old Navy // Bracelet: Won in a giveaway; etsy shop-GlamourMeJewels.

I hope you all had a great weekend! Be sure to leave me a comment with your link if you have a post you would like me to see! Also, don't forget to follow with Bloglovin' or by email, jusssssst in case GFC goes kaput when google reader goes away! You can follow by clicking on the right sidebar where it says "Follow with Bloglovin'". Thanks for stopping by!

XO, Kelsey

Sequins, Brights, and Stripes, Oh MY!

You know how you have those days where you want to be a bum all day, wear comfy clothes, and not do anything? Well, I had one of those days. I needed to run a few errands, so I wanted to at least look presentable. Lucky for me, I have some extremely comfy options to give my sweatpants or yogas (which I am wearing 3 days out of the week anyways!) a break, and they just so happen to be gracing my blog today!

My faux leather jacket that I am in love with! Much needed for when it gets a little breezy! (Similar).

A little bit of stripes, gold, and color never hurt anybody.

Outfit details: Top: Daytrip Cold Shoulder (Buckle) // Pants: Kohls Celebrity Blues (similar) // Skinny Gold Bangles: Forever 21 (similar) // Gold Sequin Flats: (similar)

 Be sure to check out Jessica's blog and link-up, which I took over to host yesterday because she is out of town! You can find that post here-and you'll learn a little more about my style and why I chose this outfit! Thanks for reading!

XO, Kelsey


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Clothing for Transitioning from Winter to Spring

If you have had my states luck with weather, then you have experienced a not so smooth transition from one season to another, but hey, that's Ohio for you. It's not a big deal, but it is a little rocky for my wardrobe. One day, it is 80 degrees, and the next it is in the 40's or lower. Luckily, I have a few pieces that I know I can rely on for the awkward transition, ups & downs with temperature, or the days that I wake up to 40 degree weather and end the day in the 70's. These are just a few suggestions I have (and I am sure you are all aware of them) but I have a little post for you nonetheless! Also, it is officially finals week here, so this will be my last post until next Thursday or Friday, but you know I will be reading blogs in my free time!

1) Dresses with tights: I think a few of you might have guessed this was going to be on my list, as I did an outfit post with a summer dress and patterned tights recently! Not only can you get a little wear out of a piece you may not have been able to wear until summer, but you also can stay warm! I love that the tights I wore were patterned, and they are actually pretty warm. Plus, tights come in so many colors these days, so you can definitely be creative. I am actually a little shocked at all the colors offered here...be creative ladies!

2) Light jackets: Again, we can look back at an outfit post, with the denim jacket here. Also, my faux leather jacket below.

Very obvious that you could wear a jacket, but these are just a few things I do to deal with the crazy temperature changes! I adore pairing dressy tank tops or tops with frills/texture with jackets...to me, it's so cute! Also, I really love cropped jackets, which are even more helpful in the transition, but I will settle for my faux leather one above!

3) Leggings and jeggings: You can bet that I sport both of these, why wouldn't I? First, lets talk about the wonderful world of jeggings. They are comfortable (win), stretchy (walking up hills has never been easier) and look good rolled up (YES). Lately if I am wearing my jeggings, then they are most likely rolled up to a little past my ankle, and cuffed. It's cute, and it's like "hey, I know it's getting warmer, but I am not wearing shorts/capris yet". Bringing in springy outfits without the commitment (I hate being the only person in class with shorts or capris on, and everyone else is wearing jeans/parka-so this is a safe look for me hahah). Next, we have leggings. Another wonderful comfy-girl invention. Wanna wear a dress and make it edgy or cute? Get some cute leggings to keep your gams warm. Or, wear a tunic and leggings, which may not be office appropriate, but if you have errands to run and classes to get to, it works PERFECTLY and it's comfortable!

Source: net-a-porter.com via Alejandra on Pinterest

I used to have a pair of liquid leggings and I was in love with them. So simple but edgy!

4) Layering: Obvious, but hey, a girl wants to write a post here! Want to learn the best layering tricks? You should check out Emily from The Sweetest Thing (tell her I said hello if you visit her!) Not only is she gorgeous, but I can't even begin to tell you how awesome she is at layering. I promise, give her blog a look and you will know exactly what I mean! If you are a fashionista like her, I am sure you could wear a few different layers, that would work alone if you got hot and wanted to ditch a few layers! Here is a little visual, although it is not Emily! :)

Source: somethingwinnderful.wordpress.com via Marla on Pinterest

Source: polyvore.com via Heather on Pinterest

I know this isn't life-changing information here, but these are really staples in my wardrobe, especially for the winter to spring transition. Plus, if you have ever sat back at your desk, and thought, "I wonder what Kelsey from Beauty without Limits would wear on a day like this, since she is always complaining about Ohio weather" then here you go {although that is highly unlikely that you would consider that thought} :) As I write this I keep glancing at the collage up there with the pink sweater...and I want it. Talk about distraction! haha. I hope everyone has an awesome weekend, and let's all be hopeful that I do well on all my final exams, and last day of clinicals for this semester! What is your favorite ways to dress for transitioning into spring? Thanks for reading,
XO, Kelsey

Simple Spring Makeup Look

 I have wanted to do an everyday makeup post for awhile now, and have one of those in my drafts, but, I decided to do this one first! It is super simple, and very wearable. For some, it may even be an everyday look; I would occasionally wear this to class or just casually through the week, but I do like a little less foundation for everyday wear, which is where my everyday makeup look will come into play! My favorite part of this is really the blush. I wish you could see it in person you guys! Enough with the talking, on to the pictures!

1. Bare faced (scary!). Here is were I applied my face primer, which is The Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Minimiser.
2. Application of foundation, which is Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation. It does contain SPF in it, which can look ashy or cause a white cast when using flash photography.
3. Quick shot of all the products I am using!

4. Here I applied the white shimmery color in the Maybelline Quad in "Give Me Gold" all over my lid, up to the crease.
5. Next, I applied (lightly) the yellow-gold shade on top of the lighter shade. I chose to only use my fingers for this look, to make it very simple! I then applied the gold shade to the outer corner of my eyelid, creating a bit of a sideways "V" shape, to add depth.

*Numbering fail! I did these steps before my eyeshadow, but I didn't catch the mistake until now!
6. Application of concealer. For this, I used a mixture of Maybelline Age Instant Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer in "Light", and Maybelline SuperStay 24 Hour Concealer in "Light".
7. Bronzer time! I applied the Wet n' Wild Color Icon Bronzer in "Princess" to the hollows of my cheeks, as well as my temples.
8. My favorite part! For my blush, I used Maybelline Color Goes Electric Limited Edition Blush in "Wild Blossom". It is so pretty! Since it was limited edition, I am having a really hard time finding a link for you all!

 *Fail #2. I messed this whole ordering of numbers up! I applied the eyeliner & mascara right after my blush, then did my eyeshadow. Sorry guys!

9. Time for mascara! I curled my lashes first, and then I used one coat of Covergirl Lash Perfection Mascara in "Very Black". 

10. I used the darkest brown shade from the same quad I used earlier as an eyeliner, using an eyeliner brush.

Finished look! The eye look is barely noticeable, but just enough to create a bit of light for your face! I really wish I had paired a bright lip with this, but that is for another post :) 

Quick view of my brushes I used! If you are interested in more information about the brushes, just ask and I will let you know! I hope you enjoyed this post!

Thanks for reading,

XO, Kelsey

I hope this was hopeful! This is my first "picture tutorial" post, and I hope it is okay in format! I would love to eventually do some videos, but I am not sure how well that would go over!?