Once upon a time, I was the kind of girl who would wear a tiny sparkly dress and heels for New Year’s. Even when it was below 30 degrees, and I knew I’d freeze my butt off. After one particular…
How to Know If a Fashion Trend Works for You
As a blogger, I spend a lot of time researching fashion trends. I’m constantly glued to WhoWhatWear or scrolling through Instagram to see what’s catching on. Fashion is constantly evolving, so there is always something new making its
Friday Favorites: Week 24
TGIF! Has this week seemed longer than normal to you? I have to say I’m so glad it’s almost the weekend, and not just because I have a Halloween party to go to on Saturday. Although that might be like…
How to Transition Summer Dresses and Skirts to Fall
While I’m probably too obsessed with fall, I have to admit that I do get a little sad putting my summer dresses and skirts away. Summer always passes so quickly, and I never feel like I really get enough wear…
Self Tanning Tips from the Girl Who Has Tried Them All
My first brush with self tanning came freshman year of high school. I was entering a ballroom dancing competition, and it was stressed that a deep tan was essential for looking the part. Since that time, I have used self…
The Outfit Formula to Instantly Look Put Together
I love fashion, but sometimes it can be really hard to decide what to wear. Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time in leggings and a comfy top while working from home. This makes it even harder to decide…
Friday Favorites: Week 5
Ahh another week in the books. This week totally flew by for me. My aunt was in town over the weekend, and on Monday we went to the opera. I’d never been to the opera before, so it was super…
Packing List: Morocco in Late Spring
Jon and I leave for Marrakech, Morocco in two days, and I could not be more excited. This is the trip I got to choose for my birthday, so I’ve been planning and prepping since March. My travel Pinterest board…
The Reason I Stopped Using Dry Shampoo
It’s a beauty heavy week on kelseyybarnes.com, but this is a post that I’ve been wanting to share with you guys for a while, so I’m doing it. I have been a huge fan of dry shampoo since discovering it…
My Favorite Lipsticks + How I Never Pay for Them
I love a good statement lip. Especially since I usually forget to wear lipstick on a regular basis. When I’m particularly tired, I like to throw on my statement So Chaud lipstick with a million coats of my favorite Covergirl…