My name is Kellie, and I am a clothing addict.

I’ve started this blog for two reasons: (1) I was inspired by some lovely bloggers/fashionistas (Frocks and Frou Frou, Jay Miranda, Dollface is Candysweet, etc.) and (2) To force myself to think outside the lines and come up with new outfit ideas!

Why yes, I am reading The Hobbit while perched against a tree trunk. What of it?
To start, let me tell you a few things about myself: I am a self-professed “word nerd.” I am studying linguistics, I enjoy reading a ridiculously wide assortment of books (if it’s a book about linguistics then it’s a double-win) and I have been known to annoyingly correct bad grammar and punctuation. I love British shows (Sherlock, The IT Crowd, Monday Monday…) and Sci-Fi (Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Star Wars) and when those things combine, it’s nothing short of obsession (Doctor Who, anybody?)
I also love knitting, nail polish, cooking (when it’s by choice, not by obligation) and riding my cruiser bike around my neighborhood with a silly smile on my face. Oh, and yesterday I successfully poached an egg for the first time (cue victory music.)

I live in a city in the middle of a desert (Phoenix, Arizona) which means chilly-but-mild winters and scorching summers—but the in-between periods are just lovely. They’re the reason over 4 million people live in the Valley of the Sun. Winter usually calls it quits in the middle of January, and then we’ve got a good four months to enjoy sunny days before it hits 100 degrees and we all shrink back into our air-conditioned houses and cars.
It’s starting to smell like springtime again. I don’t really know how to describe the smell—maybe blooming flowers (cactus flowers?) or fresh grass or a cool breeze—but I smelled it as I was walking to my car after a class last night. The smell reminds me of spring training, when the Major League teams come to the Phoenix area to prepare for the season. As a lifelong Seattle Mariners fan, this is my second-favorite time of year, after Christmas. This is the time of the year when I live in skirts, dresses, and sandals. However, since it’s currently closer to winter than summer, the weather can still be a little cold sometimes. This dress is perfect, because it’s sturdy cotton and fully-lined. So while it wouldn’t be ideal in, say, July, when it’s pushing 115°, it’s ideal for early spring.

Dress: Converse One Star (via Target)
I bought it to wear to a concert about a year and a half ago (Paramore on the Honda Civic Tour…it was fantastic!) and haven’t worn it much since then. I have a tendency to forget I own certain articles of clothing—out of sight, out of mind. When I found this in the back of my closet last week, I wondered why I haven’t worn it! It’s cute, comfortable, and really easy to accessorize. Sure, a stiff breeze will easily lift the flap because it’s a wrap dress, but a trusty slip or cute leggings underneath easily fix that problem. So needless to say, I will be wearing this more often!

Belt: Target. Cuff: Forever 21 (I think…it’s been a while!) Ring: DIY. Nailpolish: OPI Mermaid Tear

Shoes: Seychelles via DSW
As a last note, I love these shoes! I got them on clearance at DSW (a.k.a. shoe-lover’s paradise) and I wear them every chance I get. They’re comfortable, with a well-padded sole and a sturdy heel, and they have a vintage feel to them. I love this color, because it looks good with neutrals but also compliments bright colors. If I were to find  them at DSW again, I’d buy them in every color available!