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Emilio “Poochi” Party

Kelsey K. — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:25:04 +0000

Last Friday (February 4th) we celebrated Emilio’s first birthday. There were balloons, cake, and party hats. As for the theme, however, it requires some context. We had the hardest time coming up with a boy name during my pregnancy. Honoring my dad was very important to me, but he “went by” a different name from what he was assigned at birth so it wasn’t top of mind. About a month before my due date, I crowdsourced my Instagram audience for recommendations, and one of the submissions was “Emiliano.” Immediately I began researching variations as my dad’s name was actually Emil. Emilio was perfect because it would honor my dad as well as my Spanish heritage! So what does this have to do with Emilio’s birthday party you may ask?! Well, Emilio Pucci was an Italian fashion designer synonymous with colorful prints that I have always admired. As a play on words we threw Emilio a “Poochi” party!

The Process

Emilio Pucci, aka the “prince of prints” had impeccable taste in color. I picked some of my favorite Pucci hues and created a vision board using Canva. Regardless of the theme, this party planning practice will make your life waaaaay easier when you approach vendors. I simply sent the balloon artist and cake designer my palette, and they color-matched the two perfectly. As for the poochi part, we tied in (no pun intended!) puppies by incorporating twisted balloon dogs. Sticking to the scheme of things, I added pops of shimmering gold, a photo backdrop, and pastel floral arrangements. I LOVE how it turned out, but more importantly, Emilio had a very sweet day. I am already brainstorming Emilo’s Poochi Party 2.0 – can you tell I am a first time mother?! LOL.

The Outfits

As for our attire…it is shockingly difficult to find little boy’s pastel clothing – maybe it is just the time of year. I discovered “Dad and Me” outfits on the Children’s Place website, and the quality surpassed my expectations! I chose lavender gingham shirts for the boys and oxford dress pants for Emilio. This will not be the last time I order from the Children’s Place. They looked adorable if I say so myself! Finally, the time has come…I’ve been waiting for a special occasion to invest in my very own Pucci piece. I decided on a scarf because they are so versatile. You can tie them into a top, wear them in your hair, or adorn a purse with one. I tied my latest prized possession into a halter top (tutorial coming soon) and paired it with periwinkle flare pants. For years to come whenever I wear my Pucci scarf it’ll remind me of Emilio’s special day.

The Vendors

No birthday party is complete without balloons and cake. I used Sparky’s Balloons for my 30th birthday celebration and they were reliable, so I hired them for this event too. The online ordering process was very easy. If I can avoid a conversation with someone and do it all myself your business will have my patronage for life. They outdid themselves with this assignment, and three days later the number one column is still standing and cuter than ever. As for the cakes, I cannot say enough about Shiva Cake design. She was able to accommodate me with relatively short notice and she DELIVERED! Not only were the cakes works of art, but they were SO delicious. This was the first time Emilio indulged in a sweet treat and it lived up to the hype. His “smash cake” was vanilla buttercream flavor and featured whole banana slices. The adult cake was the same except we opted for chocolate. I’ve been eating cake all weekend and never felt “stuffed.” Somehow these cakes are light and fluffy but PACKED with flavor.

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They Boys Outfit: Baby Shirt | Adult Shirt | Emilio’s Trousers | Jonathan’s pants

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Embroidered Jacket

Kelsey K. — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:00:17 +0000

When you live in San Francisco, there is no such thing as too many jackets…jackets of all kinds! And as odd as it sounds, the “summer” months are actually the coldest months of the year. Before we hit paradise during September and October, I never leave the house without something to cover my shoulders. I was stoked when I came across this embroidered jacket! Can you blame me?

The only time less is more is when you are working with a statement piece. You never want to complete with the garment you are trying to highlight! For the reason above, I dressed in all black underneath the featured jacket. Creating dimension with a peplum top, and drama with flare pants, who says a solid black ensemble has to be uninteresting?! Pulling two accent colors from the pattern on the jacket, I polished off the look with teal dress sandals and a red cross-body bag.

Product reviews have never been more important then they are now in the digital age! I rarely ever make an online purchase without reading at least one product review. It is the only way to get honest feedback about the size and fit. It is my job to provide you all with useful style tips and fashion hacks, so I am going to be totally honest about these pants. While I LOVE the fit and flare cut, if you have muscular legs (I like to call them Bar Method legs!), they are not for you! Sizing up will not help because the waist fits true to size. The good news is that I am already on the hunt for a similar stretchy pair. You’re welcome…!

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Embroidered Jacket | Pants | Top | Shoes | Purse (similar here and here)

Thank you to SheIn for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

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Tie-Dye Flare Pants

Kelsey K. — Tue, 24 May 2016 14:00:57 +0000

You know how they say, “if the shoe fits, buy it in every color?” Consider this permission to apply this rule of thumb to every fashion related purchase…beginning with tie-dye flare pants!

For under $20, Get yourself a pair of knit tie-dye flare pants. These elastic waist pull-ons are as comfortable as pajamas yet stylish as a pair of designer pants. Whether you are festin’ it up, brunching with girlfriends, or out for an night on the town, these bell-bottoms will suit your needs. If olive does not excite you, go for the taupe or red pair instead.

So what makes a pair of tie-dye flare pants even better?! An off-the-shoulder top, of course! You already know that I am a big fan of this trend (last seen here and here), and this is another example of just how versatile these shirts truly are. When styling fitted bottoms, it is important to balance out the ensemble with a looser fitting garment on the top half. The OTS chiffon top fit the bill perfectly without interfering with the boho vibe. Speaking of interference, no need to over-accessorize with these party pants – they make a statement on their own. Instead, tote a fun purse, like the featured fringe hobo bag.

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Top | Pants | Shoes | Purse

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