One More Christmas Fav

My new horizontal vintage garden necklace from Lily Pottery. 'Cept, mine's purple, of course!

My Christmas Round Up

I hope everyone had a great Christmas, good times with friends & family, and celebrated the reason for it all-the birth of our Savior! My Christmas was busy (isn't it always?) but lots of fun. Here's a round up of some of my favorite gifts that I received this year.

This AWESOME deviled egg plate from Anthro, courtesy of my sis. Check out her blog here.



Many Anthro Gift Cards...hard to beat!


My Hamilton Beach Stay-Or-Go 6 quart Slow Cooker.




My new, very cushy bathrobe from Bath & Body Works. The collar is infused with Shea butter for extra softness!

Anthro Things That I'm Digging

We did Christmas with some of our family today...I got 2 Anthro gift cards and there's another one under the tree that's just taunting me! Decided to start making my wish list b/c I will be in the same zip code as an Anthro brick & mortar store in a couple of weeks.

Hello Out There!

Hey everyone! Did you know I have a facebook page for Kelley Smith Style? Would LOVE it if you'd take a minute to "like" me and please encourage your friends to do the same. Thank you!
Click here to go to my page.

Look What I Got!

Had my Gap event this morning. Thanks to those who came out for it! There was LOTS of savings going on! 40% off 1 full priced item, 25% off all other full priced items and 30% off all sale items-can you believe it? I picked up this coat and I canNOT wait to wear it! I almost wore it out of the store....

A Special "Thank You" Event

What's better than pipers piping, maids-a-milkin', and 5 gold rings? A SPECIAL KELLEY SMITH STYLE/GAP EVENT!! This coming Wednesday, December 15 from 9AM until 10AM at The Gap at Haywood Mall. Enjoy 40% off one full priced item and (just for KSS clients) 25% off all of your other full priced items! Just a little way of saying "thank you" for all of your support this year. So, mark your calendars and come on out. The savings will be big but the event will be short and sweet!

Digging This Look

I've always been a fan of Ashlee Simpson. ("on a monday, i am waiting, tuesday...") I've loved seeing her hair change over the years (and her nose!) and the different outfits she pulls together. I saw this picture and I'm totally digging the entire look.


picture from here.

Head-To-(Mistle) Toe

Just entered my first Polyvore contest. Just so happens to be for Anthro! Compared to the other entries, mine is really simple but, it was my first time using Polyvore so, I wasn't 100% sure of what I was doing. However, I LOVE the look I created and would definitely wear every single piece in the collection!

Digging This Look

Digging Eva Mendez's look!

Got Christmas Gifts?

Come join Salon 864 & Boutique, Yellow Elm & Christina Nicole Studios for a fun & fashionable Christmas shopping event! The stylishness will commence on Thursday, December 9 from 4pm until 8pm. Wine, holiday snacks, and great handmade and stylish items will all be available. If you haven't stopped by Salon 864 & Boutique, this would be the perfect time!


photo from here.

Gap Things I'm Digging

You know, when it comes down to it, I'm a jeans and tee shirt kind of girl. That might sound simple and boring but, I would argue that it's anything BUT! You just have to pair it with the right shoes, jewelry, outerwear, etc. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect jean and tee. Over the past couples of years The Gap has been my go-to spot for these items. Great variety mixed with awesome prices make me so happy!

This tee is my current fav. I have 3 so far. I have layered with a printed tank and, today, with a solid long sleeved tissue tee. These jeans are SO comfy and very flattering..I'm a HUGE fan of a flare jean!

AND, did you know that Gap at Haywood Mall is offering 40% off 1 regular priced item every Wednesday in December???!!

So Excited To Introduce You To...

The all-new Eastwood Avenue jewelry collection! Eastwood Avenue is handmade by my friend Michelle of Blue Moss. I have been a HUGE fan of her jewelry for years now and I'm thrilled that she has a smaller, more delicate, less expensive line for me to shop from! Her jewelry is made from a mix of vintage and new baubles and it's all handmade, with love, in Greenville, South Carolina.
So, head on over to her Etsy shop and pick out a few things for yourself or someone else!

And P.S....
thru midnight (est) on 12/3, enter code BLUEMOSS20 to receive 20% off your order!

Digging This Look

Found this pic of Claudia Schiffer here. I love how effortless and chic it looks.

Small Business Saturday

Well, I changed my mind and didn't participate in the Black Friday madness! I will, however, be participating in Small Business Saturday by going to see my bud Rebecca over at Salon 864 & Boutique and I suggest you all do the same! Here's what Rebecca is offering on Saturday...
salon 864 & boutique will be open for shopping this Saturday... 10 until 2pm

I will personally help you pick out a stylish little gift for that someone on your list or help you find a little something for yourself... and to make things more festive & fun... Wear any scarf your purchased in the past at salon 864 & boutique and get 15% off Sat. purchase Don't have a scarf yet??? Purchase one and you will get a coupon good for 15% off your next visit. and even better... I will be personally making you hot choc. with whip & sprinkles. Happy Holidays!!! and p.s. Lot's of new merchandise will be available Saturday... pics will be posted this week and check Facebook for sales

BLACK FRIDAY, BABY!

Believe it or not, I've never shopped on Black Friday...or, if I have, I have no recollection of it!
However, I think I'm gonna give it a try this year. Mainly because my friends from The Gap at Haywood sent me the following info about their Black Friday Specials. Who can resist denim at less than $40?!!!! So, if you're one of those people who is is a Black Friday fanatic, be sure to stop by The Gap at Haywood!

Good Evening and Happy Early Thanksgiving to YOU!!!

This is a deal that simply can NOT be missed!!! Here are our AMAZING DEALS for Friday, November 26, 2010:

FROM 4 AM TIL 10 AM ONLY your ENTIRE PURCHASE WILL BE 50% OFF!!!! YES, THAT IS RIGHT 50% OFF!! This deal will ONLY be good until 10 AM so be sure to be in line before the clock strikes 10!!

Can't make it before 10 AM? Here are the deals that we will be having the remainder of the day:

On SELECT Styles we will be offering:

1969 Denim (select styles) & Cords for $30

Sweaters as low as $20

Thermal Shirts $10

Winter Accessories (scarfs) $10

PJ Bottoms $15

PJ Sets $20

GAP Body Panties $5

All Women's Body Sport Pants $30

If you don't have a GAP card and open one on Friday you will get an additional 15% off all of our sales!!! (including the 50% deal until 10 AM!!!)

WE ARE BEYOND EXCITED AND HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

And My Nordstrom Wish List Just Keeps Growing

Sadly, I had to retire one of my favorite long, open front, purple cardis this season b/c it was just too pilled and picked. So, I'm on the hunt for a new one. These 2 are definitely on my radar even though they aren't purple..well, the solid one does come in plum but I almost think I'd rather have it in the gray pictured above.

striped one available here.

DING! DING! DING!

We have a winner! I've been searching for the perfect rain boot for the last 2 years. I got these from Target and they've been great but the flannel on them just screams "winter!" so they aren't the most season-appropriate in the spring or summer. Well, I got my Nordstrom catalog today and found the babies shown above and I am in love! I already have these Target/Steve Madden knock-offs which are similar (i got gray with a red zipper) but, the Nordstrom ones are true rain boots and I am THRILLED that my search is over! Be sure to check out the other color options...I'm going with the olive/orange combo. Now bring on the rain!!!
(oh, and yes, they may be a bit pricey but, i figure i've saved so much money with all of my Target boots that it's fine for me to splurge a bit on these:)) (and while I'm justifying, the Hunter wellies that I've been wanting are about $150 so these Maddens are a definite bargain! )

THIS JUST IN!!!

Saturday 11/20 ...40% off your Entire Purchase at Gap and Gap Kids at Haywood Mall! Make that 45% if you are using your GapCard! Say: FLASH40

Gap and Gapkids at Haywood will be opening at 9am to our facebook fans! Get first pick and beat the crowds!

What a great time to get your Christmas list whittled down and not have to deal with the Black Friday crowd! I've been at The Gap twice this week and, trust me, they have some really cool stuff right now. Great basics along with some flashy Holiday items!

A Reminder For My Greenville (and surrounding area) Peeps!

Want more details? Check this post from earlier in the week. If you make by Art & Light, please tell Teresa that I sent you!

You Can't Always Be Right

Just yesterday I saw this pic of Anne Hathaway and I thought to myself "Man! She ALWAYS gets it right! I've never seen her look bad!".... And then, today, I came across this.

It was kind of a let down.

Fashion Fail

This ensemble is bad enough from the front but, and I think most will agree, the back is a definite fashion fail!

images from here.

I'll Huff and I'll Puff

You might remember this post from last year. Well, I was at The Gap today and they have a thin puffer vest in a slew of colors that I thought was really cool looking. The client I was with got the pink one shown above and we put it with this top and jeans. She had an audition for a commercial (for a grocery store) and needed to look bold and outdoorsy while still looking fashionable. She can then use both of these pieces again throughout the Winter and even into Spring! And here's a little tip, for the month of November, The Gap at Haywood Mall is offering 40% off 1 regular-priced item on Wednesdays and Thursdays. That's hard to beat!

And Now...

for the special invitation that I teased about yesterday.....

My bud, Teresa, over at Art & Light is hosting a trunk show for artist Ashley Buchanan this Saturday, November 20 from 11AM until 5pm. Aren't her pieces GORGEOUS?! I love how she mixes metal, a typically "tough" and "industrial" material with pretty, feminine shapes. Please stop by (tell Teresa I sent you!) and check out her hand-cut metal earrings, cuffs and necklaces. These would make a great Christmas gift for someone or a little gift "to me from me" as I like to say:) At $25-$85, there's something for everyone! There's just something about wearing a unique piece of jewelry made by a local artist, sold at a local gallery that makes me smile! You can view her Artist Statement below.

"Faux Real is a series I am currently working on that investigates our perception of value, specifically in jewelry. The use of imagery is important to my work in order to establish a familiar identity between the viewer and the object. I am interested in a reality that exists through images and representations and how the appearance of an object can substitute for the original. In Society of the Spectacle, Guy Debord writes about the effects of a production obsessed society and a resulting transformation of reality into the image of reality. By combining less expensive materials with iconic shapes of jewelry, I create new simplified pieces that continue the tradition of hand crafted jewelry and metals with a clean contemporary aesthetic."

Art & Light is located in the Pendleton Arts District at 1211 Pendleton Street. It's in the super cool Flat Iron building. For directions please click here. Hope to see you there!

Stayed Tuned....

for a special invitation to a super-fun event this weekend! Details to come on Monday...you won't want to miss out!!