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The Peplum Top

Posted on July 30, 2015 by KSSBelle

If there is one style of top that I will never tire of in my closet, it’s the peplum top. It’s timeless, year round. It’s flattering. It’s unbelievably chic. It’s feminine. The list goes on and on. It’s quite possibly the most versatile top you can wear. It runs a close race with the classic button up for me. It looks great with skinny pants, wide leg pants, shorts and even skirts. You can wear it alone or under a blazer/cardigan, too. Peplum jackets are even better. It’s that good my friends. I literally get giddy when I find one I love – I guess it’s the girly girl in me. Either way, this style will always be in my closet.

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Below are some peplum styles I love right now.

Short Sleeve Asymmetrical Peplum Top

This is a great wear now and wear later piece. It looks great alone now, and all you have to do is add a cute blazer or cardigan in the Fall.

Peplum Tank

I would not style this with the skirt they have on the model, but I would wear this top with white jeans, denim and dressy skinny pants.

Checked Poplin Peplum Top

Peplum? Check. Gingham? Check, check. This gorgeous top might just have to come home with me. So many options.

Chambray Peplum Top
This top is really pretty. You can dress it up and dress it down. It will be in your closet for years.

Do you love peplum as much as I do?
Happy Thursday!
~KSSBelle

Your Go-To Shirt

Posted on May 20, 2015 by KSSBelle

There are so many styles out in the fashion world that come and go, but one has remained a “go-to” for me, and for society for years and years – the button up shirt.

If you walk into your closet and don’t own any button up shirts, you need to get a few. This will save you during those mornings of “I don’t have anything to wear.” You can pair this shirt with a great pair of jeans, dress pants, a skirt of any length or even an pair of cut off shorts. It’s so versatile and flattering, every time. Are you noticing a theme on this blog yet? You may have noticed I am a big believer in “versatility.”

The button up shirt is seriously my go-t0 shirt year round when I want to look pulled together in an instant. I used to iron at least 7 button up shirts every Sunday evening when I was single and working. It’s a style staple every woman needs in her closet. It’ll be forever chic in my book, and yours.

If you don’t want to go to the dry cleaners every week, just invest in a really good iron & some heavy starch. Before you set out to iron, just turn on your favorite TV show or music, and ironing won’t seem like such torture.

I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite button up shirts, and some looks to get you inspired!

Factory Infinity Shirt

Gap Fitted Boyfriend Oxford Shirt

J.Crew Boy Shirt in Crinkle Gingham

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Favorites Lately – BaubleBar

Posted on May 15, 2015 by KSSBelle

Happy Friday, Everyone! I hope you’re as excited about the weekend as I am!

An easy, affordable way to update your look each season is through accessories. BaubleBar is always on trend, but I do like the fact that they try to mix in the classics in their collection as well. There is something at BaubleBar for everyone, no matter what your style may be.

Below are my BaubleBar favorites lately. Happy Shopping!

Gilded Leo Cuff Bracelet

I really love the lions and the gold. This is a great everyday bracelet you can layer or wear alone.

Petite Pearl Cuff

Pearls. You can never have enough in my opinion. They are classic. I have extremely small wrists, so this petite pearl cuff is perfect. Simplicity in my opinion, can be so pretty.

Mini Pearl Beaded Tassel Lariat Necklace

You can pretty much wear this necklace with any top in your closet (except for already adorned tops). It really dresses up a basic tee and jeans for Summer time. Pearl tassels, yes please!

Cape Town Bracelet Set

I just love the colors in this bracelet set. I would wear this with everything in my closet. You can wear each one alone, a few at a time or all of them. The possibilities are endless my friends.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Draper James

Posted on May 6, 2015May 6, 2015 by KSSBelle

Have you seen Reese Witherspoon’s new line Draper James? It is gorgeous, and I wouldn’t expect anything less from Reese herself. She’s a star that is always perfectly put together, even if she’s going to the gym. I am not surprised at all that she’s gone into designing fashion. I’m so glad. I love the fact that Reese is from the South, values family like I do, and has a beautiful family of her own. Did I mention she has great style? I love her style.

If you haven’t checked out her new line, add it to your to-do list. Below are some of my favorites! Happy Shopping!

Horseshoe Objet

I love horseshoes. I have loved horses since I was a little girl. I actually had a real horseshoe hanging on my bedroom door growing up. This reminds me of my parent’s home and my childhood, and those are two things that are priceless to me. I might have to add this to my desk.

Derby Bag in Nashville Navy

This bag is lovely. The navy and gold combo is classic and my favorite pairing.

Belle Meade Dress

This dress is so cute. The v-front is flattering, and who can turn down a dress with pockets?

Bristol Short

The magnolia print is really pretty, and again, I’m sold on the navy color!

Magnolia Link Bracelet

This bracelet is classic and feminine. Love it.

What do you love from Reese Witherspoon’s new line, Draper James?

A Twist on the Classic Wedge Salad

Posted on April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 by KSSBelle

If your husband is anything like mine, he’s not a big fan of “salads for dinner.” However, he and I both love wedge salads when we eat out. I think the bacon is what sold him. What guy wouldn’t eat a salad for dinner, if it had bacon on it? One day this past Fall, we decided it would be fun to re-create our favorite salad at home. We made it the traditional way with iceberg lettuce, bacon, blue cheese and cherry tomatoes, and it was good, but since then, we decided to make some minor changes that made a big impact for us, at least. In our opinion, iceberg lettuce is fine, but it’s mainly water, and fewer nutrients than other lettuces, so we substituted baby spinach for the iceberg. We added an avocado, too.

We made this last night, and it was once again, another great “salad for dinner!”

Here’s our twist/recipe of the “Classic Wedge Salad:”

Baby Spinach
4 strips of uncured bacon, cooked
Cherry tomatoes
Crumbled blue cheese
1 Sliced avocado
Pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Marzetti’s The Ultimate Blue Cheese Dressing

We try to bake our bacon ahead of dinner time, if we remember. It saves you a lot of waiting time when you are ready to eat dinner.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Then, spray a nonstick cookie sheet with canola oil. Lay the 4 strips (gives us 2 each) of uncured bacon on the cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until crispy. Take the bacon off of the cookie sheet and lay on a plate with a paper towel to soak up the extra grease. I pat the top of the bacon to get both sides taken care of…

Fill your salad bowls with the washed baby spinach, sliced cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, sliced avocado, and add your crispy bacon. Last, but not least, add your dressing. We like the Marzetti’s “The Ultimate Blue Cheese” dressing. You can either add it to the top of your salad or have it on the side.

This would be great with rolls, too. We opted to have dessert instead of bread! (You’ve gotta spread those calories out wisely!)

Enjoy!