Galentine's Day with Fossil

 Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

TOP C/O || DENIM || BOOTS || DRUZY RING || TORQOUISE RING || PERSONALIZED TASSEL POUCH C/O 

Today is Galentine's Day...a day intended to share the love with all of our gal pals out there!  I've got to say, I love that there is another reason and another day to celebrate LOVE and friendship.  After all, our gal pals deserve to be celebrated too!

I recently celebrated with a group of girlfriends...of course we stuffed our faces, laughed until our tummies hurt, and chatted about some of our best memories together.  There's just something about girl time and girl talk that feeds the soul.  And let's be honest...getting together with girlfriends is a MUST and our calendars should be filled with as much girl time as we can possibly fit in!

I've got girlfriends near and far and although I don't get to see some of my closest girlfriends as often as I would like, we always pick right back up where we left off.  One of my best girlfriends, Jenn of Carolina Girl Cooks, and I only get to see each other a couple of times a year but when we do get together it turns into the most amazing chapter of our friendship storybook.  The chapters just keep getting better and better!

So when Fossil asked me to partner for Galentine's Day and share the love with one of my bestie's, I immediately said YES!  After all, who wouldn't want a little fun bestie surprise (this adorable tassel pouch) on Galentine's Day?! So to one of my dearest bestie's...

Jenn...thank you for so many wonderful years of friendship.  For making me laugh until I cry.  For lending an ear and a shoulder when needed.  For always uplifting me and providing encouragement.  For tearing up the dance floor with me.  For never turning down a great meal together.  For dropping your plans and driving hours to just go see Beyonce with me.  For all of our great talks.  And for so much more...you are my Sister from another Mister and I'm so thankful for your friendship.

For all of these reasons...you get the other half of my Best Friend necklace. ;-)  Enjoy this personalized Fossil tassel pouch my friend and cheers to many more wonderful memories to come!  Happy Galentine's Day!

May you all celebrate those amazing gal pals in your life today and be sure to tell them why they mean so much to you!  To ALL of my gal pals...you girls RULE and I'm so lucky to call you my friend!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by...now go out and spread the LOVE!  xoxo

*Special thank you to Fossil for partnering on today's post and helping me spread the love to my bestie on Galentine's Day!

Prepped for Winter with Payless

*Today's post in in partnership with Payless.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

CAPE C/O || DENIM || BOOTS CO || BAG C/O 

Jack Frost has recently paid us a visit and I know Old Man Winter is on his way.  They won't catch me off guard this year thanks to these incredibly warm "Torrent Weather Boots".  

After living in Phoenix, AZ for 5 years, we moved to Nashville a few years back with such excitement to again live in a place that has 4 distinct seasons.  But boy did I forget how cold it can get and why it is absolutely necessary to have super warm winter clothes, including a great pair of cold weather boots.

It's not just the ice and snow that I'm prepared for but it is also those cold wet rainy winter days, which these boots will also be perfect for.  Until now, I have not owned a pair of cold weather boots and after wearing rain boots in the snow last year (my toes about froze off), I promised myself that I wouldn't go another winter without a pair of boots to keep my feet dry and WARM!

Boots like these can cost a pretty penny so I love that Payless has such a high quality boot at a super affordable price.  These boots are under $60...they are such a steal!  Not only are they practical for cold weather but they are super stylish too!

Definitely check out Payless' cold weather boot collection...I'm certain you will find a pair that you love!  I also love THESE!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by!

*Special thank you to Payless for partnering on today's post!  It's partnerships like these that make KBStyled possible.

A Million Reasons (Why It's Good to BE a Girl) with Vera Bradley

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

JACKET (SIMILAR) || DENIM (SIMILAR) || TEE || BACKPACK || BOOTIES 

Vera Bradley is on a mission to share a million reasons why it's good to be a girl and I'm thrilled to team up with them to share "MY reasons" why I think it's not only good, but that it is GREAT, to be a girl!

I think back to my early childhood and I can't help but think of my parents who helped form my perception of what it meant to be a girl.  They guided me but they also allowed me to form my own opinions, develop my own self and my own life experiences, and turn into the "girl" that I wanted to be (as long as I was following the rules that is ;-)).

My Dad would spend time blow drying my hair into the most perfect little bob and my Mom would spend time taking me shopping at some of the most girly stores.  At the same time, they would send me out the door to play baseball in a field of boys, to trample in the creek, to shoot hoops, and to do anything that allowed my inner tomboy to flourish as well.  I've always been a girly girl yet I could hang with the fellas as well.

One of the most amazing things about being a girl is that I have been able to bring life into this world and have two beautiful children who I now have the honor to parent and help guide just as my parents did with me.  I just had to pause and think about that sentence...I brought LIFE into this world...man, I am LUCKY and BLESSED to be a girl!!!

There are so many reasons why I think it's good to be a girl, like being a Momma, and here are a few other reasons that I wanted to share with you all!

1) I can provide the BEST comfort!  As a Momma, I'm able to comfort our children in a way that no one else can.  It is such a privilege to be the one that they run to when they need comforting and when they need a little extra TLC.  Don't get me wrong...Dad's have a very special way of doing this as well but there is nothing like a Mother's hug and a Mother's touch when it comes comforting a child...it's good to be a girl!

2) I can cry at a sappy commercial and not feel embarrassed!  I don't know about you all, but I can be moved to tears pretty easily sometimes...especially when I see a commercial that pulls at the heart strings!  I don't hesitate to get teary eye or even shed a few tears if something moves me and I never feel embarrassed when I do...it's good to be a girl!

3) I can collect & carry all kinds of different handbags!  Handbag collector over here my friends...two hands raised!!  Can you ever really have too many handbags?!  I love being a girl because I can have a killer handbag collection and switch my bags out daily if I want to!  I'm currently obsessed with backpacks, just like this gorgeous mustard yellow Vera Bradley backpack that you see in this post!  Again...it's good to be a girl!

4) I can get DEEP with my girlfriends!  Let's be honest...girl talk is some of the best talk and I love that I can get super deep with my girlfriends.  No surface level conversations here.  No subject off limits.  We scratch the surface open and then peel back the layers!  We aren't afraid to share our feelings, our joys, our fears...you get the picture.  Girl talk fuels the soul...it's good to be a girl!

5) I can rock a camo jacket with confidence!  Ladies...camo jackets aren't just for the fellas anymore and no, I can assure you that you won't look like a hunter.  Rock a camo jacket with some distressed denim and a tee for a casual chic look.  As a girl, I love that I can wear something more masculine and make it look feminine...it's good to be a girl!

Now your turn!  I'd love to hear why you feel that it's good to be a girl!  Leave a comment below...can't wait to hear from you!  You may also share "your reason" HERE or on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook with hashtag #itsgoodtobeagirl!

*Special thank you to Vera Bradley for partnering on today's post.  All opinions are 100% my own.  It's partnerships like these that make KBStyled possible.

Sleek & Stylish Supergas

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

TOP C/O || DENIM (SIMILAR) || CHOKER || SHOES

What a HOT September it has been!  We are going to FINALLY starting to see temps in the 70’s.  The first day of Fall has come and gone and I can tell you that I’m so ready for cooler temps and all things Fall.  Need I even ask, whose with me?!

Today I am partnering with Zappos.com to share a bit more about Superga shoes!  Aren’t these kicks super cute?!

One thing that has taken off from a trend perspective is women who are wearing sneakers more often and pairing them with outfits of all kinds for a chic, comfortable, and functional look!  Wear them with jeans like I have or pair them with a dress or skirt for a cute trendy look!

So many fashionable women were wearing sneakers while in New York for fashion week and they all had the right idea!  I wish I had taken my Superga sneakers with me to New York…my feet would have thanked me!

I’ve never owned a pair of Superga shoes but I am so glad that I do now.  To tell you a little bit about this brand, Superga is an Italian brand that designs chic comfortable sneakers and they are available on Zappos!

If you have never ordered from Zappos.com, I can tell you first hand that they offer excellent customer service.  When I ordered my sneakers, they arrived in the wrong size so I reached out to Zappos and they immediately sent the correct size and they also emailed me a return shipping label so I could ship the wrong size sneakers back to them at no charge.  I had the correct size within a couple of days!  They offer fast shipping and free returns and they were super nice and understanding when I spoke with them about receiving the wrong size.  They receive a 10 in my book for excellent customer service!

I am wearing the Superga 2750 Cot Snake W in brown!  Lately I have had this thing for snake skin print so I knew these sneaks were perfect for me.  My normal size is a US size 8 and these fit well.  They are a little loose but I can tell you that I would prefer my sneaks to fit a little loose versus too snug.  They do not slip on my feet at all and they are super comfortable!  I’m excited to wear these with dresses and skirts this Fall season too!

Do you shop at Zappos.com and have you ever bought a pair of Supergas?!  I had not shopped at Zappos in some time but I can tell you after my positive experience, I will be shopping their site much more often now!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

**Thank you to Zappos.com and Superga for partnering on today’s post.  Although I was compensated for this collaboration, all opinions are 100% my own.  It is collaborations like these that make KBStyled possible.

BUTTONED UP IN MY SWEET MUSIC JACKET

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

JACKET C/O || DENIM || TOP || HEELS

If there is one thing that I can't get enough of for Fall, it is jackets, jackets, jackets!  From bomber jackets, to faux leather, to military, to patchwork jackets, to embroidered jackets, to this gorgeous "Sweet Music Jacket" from Vici Collection!  Just give me ALL of the jackets!!!

Having a few great jackets in your wardrobe is essential.  They can change up your look so easily and they are staple pieces that you will be able to wear year after year, season after season.

This gorgeous "Sweet Music Jacket" from Vici Collection can be worn dressed down with denim, dressed in a business professional way for work, or even dressed up for date night, girls night, or an evening event.  However you imagine wearing this jacket, I am sure it can be done...it is so versatile and lightweight enough to wear over just about anything.

For a size reference I am wearing a small!  I don't like my jackets to fit too snug and I always want a little extra room to be able to comfortably wear long sleeve tops underneath.  This jacket offers a little more room but I could have also worn a medium.  If you want to wear it over light sweaters, a button down, or what not, and you like for your jacket to be a little less snug, I would recommend sizing up.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and I wish you all a great start to your week!

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Vici Lately

Photos || Madi Flournoy Henderson

VICI COLLECTION DRESSES

TUSCAN ROMANCE WRAP DRESS 

BLUE BONNET MAXI DRESS

BERNAL FLIRT DRESS

To no surprise, my obsession with Vici continues and my wish list keeps growing!  Their pieces are just so fun, unique, and GORGEOUS!  Not to mention...they quality is excellent and their prices are amazing.

First off I have a thing for dresses, I think you all know that by now.  Secondly, I especially have a thing for long floral maxi dresses and dresses that have interesting details to them.

How gorgeous is the Tuscan Romance wrap dress and the Blue Bonnet maxi dress?!  The colors and the prints, #SWOON...need I say more?!  Both of these dresses are wear now wear later.  Wear now with sandals or strappy heels and wear later with booties, a cute floppy hat, and a moto jacket.  Because the colors are richer with fall undertones, you can totally take both of these dresses right into Fall!

And the Bernal Flirt dress is such a fun edgy dress to wear for a date night or for a night out with the girls.  The back detail of this dress is my absolute favorite!!!  Wear now and wear later...switch out strappy heels for over the knee boots, throw on a black moto jacket, and you are ready to take on the town!

Check out these pieces and more over at Vici!  They have some gorgeous new arrivals and my cart is already full with my next selections...can't wait to share my next picks with you all.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by...have a great day!