It may be Friday the 13th, but it is a pretty good day if you ask me, as it is officially my one year blogiversary and my 241st post! Thank you for your continued support and I am looking forward to another year of fashpiration, style tips and advice. To coincide with my blog’s first birthday, I was nominated for the Liebster Award (a peer nominated “award” to showcase up and coming bloggers) by the most stylish teacher on the West Coast, Molly Clifton from Style Miss Molly. If you need some positive energy in your life, do yourself a favor and give her a follow.

Molly asks:

1. Three adjectives to describe your personality:
   Assured, fierce, and driven
2. What is your biggest accomplishment you are proud of?
   Starting a blog and balancing that with my other career, being the Marketing Director for a healthcare startup.
3. How would you describe your personal style?
   This question is always a difficult one for me, because my style genuinely embodies several different styles all in one package! I definitely have a natural Latina flair, and that is where my sexy feminine influence originates. Think Sophia Vergara of Modern Family. On the other hand, I never turn down a chic boho look. I definitely get my bohemian vibes from my very stylish mother.
4. What is one article of clothing you cannot live without?
   High heels! The only time you’ll catch me in flats is when I’m on my way to the Bar Method Studio.
5. What made you decide to start a fashion blog?
   All day I dream about clothes. My whole life I’ve been an “outfit planner” and the one friends and family would come to for fashion advice. One day it hit me. I was already doing it, why not showcase it to the public and make a business out of it?!
6. How did you come up with your blog name?
   I began as KK and GG short for Kelsey Kaplan and “GG” my precious Shih Tzu. It was a catchy play on words and I wanted to share our journey together in our new city. The more I blogged, the more I realized my content was heavily fashion influenced, and while KK and GG was “cute,” it was time to establish a name that was demonstrative of my business. To me, Kelsey Kaplan Fashion sounded like a brand, so I went with it!
7. Who/what is your biggest motivation for blogging?
   I am my own motivator – fashion is my therapy. The phrase, “I am happier when I like my outfit” couldn’t be more true in my case. Blogging gives me an outlet to let my creative mind roll and I’m loving every minute of it.
8. What is your favorite season?
   Bare legs and sandals season. “Summer” in San Francisco is typically cloudy and cold, so anytime before or after June or July.
9. What’s your favorite snack?
   My favorite snack is Nutella anything, but since it is banned from my household (it is way too dangerous), I often snack on apples and almond butter.
10. Do you have any style advice?
    Wear whatever makes you feel good and you’ll look good doin’ it!

My nominations:

Alex of Teggy French

Cheryl of Haute in Cali

Jenna of Trendy Not Spendy

Lindsey of Seamless Sea

Allison of A Posh Paralegal

Macey of Macey Flowers

The Rules:

1. Post your award to your blog.
2. Answer the questions that you were given from the person who nominated you.
3. Nominate a few new bloggers you’ve discovered.
4. Create 10 new questions for the nominees.
5. Thank the blogger who nominated you and post a link to their blog.

Questions for my nominees:

1. What is the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to start your blog? 
2. What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned since becoming a blogger. 
3. How many months have you been blogging and how often do you post new content?
4. Are you a heels or flats girl?
5. What is your favorite store?
6. Describe your style in three words:
7. Who is your biggest supporter?
8. What kind of camera do you use?
9. What is your end goal as a blogger? 
10. What is your guilty pleasure? 

Thank you for reading, and Happy Friday!

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You can never go wrong with a monochromatic look. Just like pairing black and black, you can do the same with virtually every color in the rainbow. Already stocked up on enough brown faux fur, it was only natural to scoop up this gray vest. For today’s outfit of the day (#ootd), I kept things simple with a gray color scheme, and styled this fuzzy vest with a faux suede tunic. Only five feet tall, this top fit me as a mini dress, but it could be worn as a long-line top too. To create contrast, I accessorized with sheer black lace stockings, an ombré clutch, and suede over-the-knee boots – what a difference a little lace makes! I polished off the look with gray and gold jewelry and created a smoky eye with the Lorac Pro Palette.

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Vest & Dress c/o ( Current Clothing – Call 415-400-5517 to purchase) | Boots | Clutch | Stockings (similar) | Eyeshadow (Colors: Taupe, Garnet, & Black)

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These pants are great for lounging around, comfortable for a day of shopping, and genuinely figure flattering. Unlike many drawstring pants, these guys have a more structured fit – they don’t look like a pair of pajama bottoms even though they might feel like it. The fine details of the tapered hem, side slit pockets, and welt back pockets make it look like you’re just in another pair of your business casual khakis. If this sounds too good to be true but you’re over five feet tall, not to worry. Purchase your Tapered Trouser Pants in “Regular” or “Tall!” They truly are made for all shapes and sizes. Because to me, fancy is always better, I dressed these printed bottoms up with a black peplum top and accessorized with a pair of statement earrings, black strappy shoes, and a chartreuse purse. Not to say that they could not be dressed down. For a casual look, style these trousers with a short-sleeved v neck, throw on a long necklace, your favorite flats, and call it a day. And if the tropical print is too much for you, there are two others to choose from. Take your pick!
 

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Top – similar here & here | Pants | Shoes

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I am a huge fan of black and brown prints, so there was no way I was leaving the store without this hot number. Although this shirt could easily be dressed down with a pair of black skinny jeans and cognac boots, I decided to style this piece as a date night outfit.

To go along with the Bohemian trend, I added a beaded headband to this ensemble (it’s amazing what some beads or sequins can do!). Not wanting to compete with the busy pattern, I simply layered the draped top over a fitted black cami and threw on a pair of Bebe “wet leggings” (similar here). To complete this nighttime look, I paired it with black patent leather pumps and a timeless black Gucci bag

Next time you wear tie dye, turn it up a notch with these style tips and ideas.

This look is GG approved

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