{need it now} Chic Flat Sandals

As much as we'd all love to pretend running around the city in heels all day is even possible, truth is you can find most women in NYC and other major commuter cities wearing flip flops and carrying a tote bag with her heels. (I'm completely guilty of this by the way...)

The great news is that flat sandals are really on trend right now and these comfy options are super chic and totally wearable! One of my favorite styles right now that works really well for running from appointment to meeting etc. etc. etc are these ankle strap flats. Here a few that I love!

*Note: Did you enter to win the $100 gift code from Simply Be in my previous post? Winner announced below.

1. Michael Kors Ava Sandal

2. Schulz Ismay

3. Steve Madden Flexi

4. Rachel Zoe Gladys Flat

5. ASOS Flirt Sandals

Pair these sandals with...

AND the winner is...ZARA WILLIS!
Congrats!!

{giveaway} Black, White, Orange - Contest Closed

If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I spent the weekend in Toronto. A little disco dancin' with my babe, site seeing, shopping and hung out with my homegirl Franceta (LOVE this chick). I wasn't as much of a cheesy tourist as I'd planned on being, just because time didn't really allow for those kind of shenanigans. But, I did manage to capture one of my outfits!

You may remember that I have completely removed full length pants from my life, that fact has not changed but I am now also obsessed with those of the tuxedo inspired variety. These white tuxedo pants are from Simply Be, along with the amazing back dip color blocked top. 

Oh wait...hellooooo did ya notice? I have a new blog design!!! I'm so grateful that it's completed (almost). The new design so much better represents my personality and aesthetic. So anyhoo, back to the clothes. To celebrate my new blog design Simply Be is giving one of my readers at $100 gift card! Woohoo! (US/UK only)

All you need to do is...

1. Follow my blog

2. Follow Simply Be on Facebook

3. Leave a comment here with your email address

Bonus entry Tweet me @ItsMeKellieB "@ItsMeKellieB I just entered to win $100 from @SimplyBeUSA #plussize"

*A random winner will be selected Wednesday May 22nd!

 Jacket: INC for Macy's (similar), Top and Pants (c/o Simply Be - smaller sizes try these), Bag: ASOS (similar)

Photos by Franceta 

{as seen in} Redbook Magazine

You may have seen my post on Instagram or Facebook but I was included amongst some pretty incredible company in a story on Neon in the June issue of Redbook! The new and might I say improved  approach Redbook is taking on reaching a wider audience (women of all ages, shapes and well, shades...) is really fantastic!

The June issue is on stands now and you can find me along side these lovely ladies on page 72! Jessica, Cami, Kendi, Jen, Mattie, Monica, me and Blair. Thanks Jessica of inspiring this post!