Glamour. Many people comment on my style and say I often look glamours (don’t look at me now peoples). Style comes effortless to me. I find pleasure in dressing nice but I don’t place a lot of value on material things; balance is important. I’m an all or nothing person; either I’m dressing up a storm or wearing a 10-year-old jumper and jeans.
My Style. My Style is a new series I’ll be doing here at Be A Fun Mum. My Style is about making the most of your wardrobe without spending a fortune. It’s about finding the balance between dressing nicely and being obsessed with fashion. My Style is about finding your own style.
Self-conscious. After my first two pregnancies, I wore my jeans out of hospital; however, during my last two pregnancies, I gained extra weight that I’m still trying to shake. I don’t like my body, and I’m not comfortable with how I look. In saying that, I don’t feel pressure to be thin — I’m totally over that. I’ve come to terms with my body shape; I’ll never be petite; I’m strong. What I do need to do is focus on being healthy. I’m working on it.
Memories. I remember Mum visiting my school, and I always felt so proud of her. I felt proud because she always made an effort to dress beautifully and all my friends would comment, “Your Mum is so beautiful.” I felt proud because she was so kind and all my friends would say, “Your Mum is so nice.” I too want my children to be proud of me.
This is My Style. I love dressing up. I love dressing down. I often wear the same outfit two days running and hope I don’t meet anyone who notices. My style is elegant with dash of edge. It’s pretty meets spunky. It’s simple with a variety of texture. I’m often consertative but am prepared to take risks. I love finding vintage and handmade style pieces. I don’t have a lot of clothes, I just know how to make the most of my wardrobe. My Style says me.
Black Skivvy: Eizbuy
Sleeveless Cardie: Vintage Primrose
Black pants: Target hand-me-downs
Red Boots: Half price from a little store on Main Street Caloundra.
Rose Ring: Equip
Red Watch: Gift from a friend
Felt Brooch: Handmade item from the Goombundgee Art Gallery.
[Goombundgee is a gorgeous country town. Put it on your places to visit list.]
Hat: Myer (purchased 2 years ago)
What I love most: The boots. Would have to be the red boots.
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External Blog Link: Styling You
35 Comments
Rebecca
June 22, 2010 at 3:59 pmYou look fab Kell!! I wish I had the confidence to pull that off 🙂
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 22, 2010 at 6:11 pmHA! You oooze confidence Bec… thank you though
liz
June 22, 2010 at 4:12 pmLove your style. That’s pretty much what I do as well – mix and match -as long as what I wear look great and flatters my figure. I am especially loving those gorgeous boots!! PS – you are very photogenic! I love the flair and creativity on your pictures
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 22, 2010 at 6:04 pmThanks Liz.. and what do you think of the make up??? Looks good hey??
Robyn
June 22, 2010 at 4:19 pmLove your style Kelly! You’re beautiful 🙂
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 22, 2010 at 6:11 pmThank you Robyn xxx
Christine Bunn
June 22, 2010 at 4:24 pmLove all the red accessories Kelly, I might have to come knocking on your door…..soon.
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 22, 2010 at 6:05 pmAnytime Chrissy, anytime.
Marcia
June 22, 2010 at 4:44 pmI adore your boots Kelly!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 22, 2010 at 6:05 pmI know! Me too! When I spotted them I almost fainted.
Ella
June 22, 2010 at 5:27 pmYou look gorgeous! I really want your boots 🙂
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 22, 2010 at 6:10 pmWhat size are you? lol
Kathryn Rodda
June 22, 2010 at 5:41 pmYou look fabulous! I so want those boots! I too enjoy dressing up, and since I am at home all week, I love to dress up on Sunday for Church (plus, I guess it’s engrained in me from a kid, although I don’t dress up as much as Mum does – no stockings in summer for me, or petticoats!) I am on a tight budget, and also love making my own clothes. I have a few staple pieces that can be mixed and matched with others. Great blog 🙂
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 22, 2010 at 6:09 pmI would love to know how to sew my own clothes… but my talents don’t run in that direction. I too love getting dressed up for church… but no stockings lol
Tina
June 22, 2010 at 5:59 pmLoving your style, Kel, and loving your boots even more! 🙂
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 22, 2010 at 6:08 pmI had someone in the shop come and ask me where I got them… I can’t even remember the shop name…
Hear Mum Roar
June 22, 2010 at 6:21 pmYou look gorgeous! This is an area I’ve fallen short on for a while, but I’m just slowly getting my groove back on, now my youngest is two.
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 23, 2010 at 9:51 pmYea, I know what you mean HMR. What is it about the magic 2 that we suddenly remember that we are a person… lol. My son is 2 and a half and I’m just starting to get back into the swing of things… just need to get fit now.
Julie
June 22, 2010 at 8:17 pmGorgeous Kelly! You really remind me of both my mother-in-law and my best friend, who can pull off a great outfit based completely on op-shop finds. I don’t have a lot of flair for that sort of thing, but I’m slowly learning a few tips and tricks – looks like I can get some more from you!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 23, 2010 at 9:52 pmThanks Julie… your family sound fun.
Michelle
June 22, 2010 at 9:34 pmI love it! I love that you put so much thought into it! Maybe that’s why I don’t know what my style is… maybe I don’t put enough thought into it… I maybe I’m just no style girl 🙂
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
June 23, 2010 at 9:54 pmYou know what, it’s ok to be a no style girl… that’s your style 😉 own it. Be a No-Style-Girl
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June 27, 2010 at 10:12 pmWoo hoo look at you! This is going to be a fun new series. I look forward to more!!!!
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March 1, 2012 at 8:16 amGorgeous
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March 7, 2012 at 2:32 amlove your shoes!