Art & Design of Kelli Murray

Dress c/o Lovers + Friends  //  Kimono – Zara  //  Crown – DIY

My friend Erica, who photographs a lot of my style posts, recently decided to switch from shooting digital, to shooting entirely with film.  This is the first shoot we did together using film alone, and i’m so in love!  It’s of course more of an investment given the added cost of film and development, and you don’t get to view your images as you shoot (eek!)…..but I think the range and quality of photos speak for themselves.  Check out her latest tribal themed maternity session shot entirely with film…..so amazing, right!?  Sigh….and here I go with my baby fever again…

So here I’m wearing a dress by Lovers + Friends, an amazing brand out of LA that I’m totally loving.  Not surprisingly, they’ve teamed up with the flawless Geri Hirsh of Because I’m Addicted for a capsule collection set to debut this Spring.  Stay tuned for that one!  It’s gonna be good.

It’s Thursday….which means it’s one day way from Friday! Forever TGIF! This weekend can’t come soon enough.

Calcada Dress – Anthropologie  //  Necklace and Arrowhead Ring c/o Moorea Seal  //  Bag & Shoes – H&M

So, this dress.  I went out shopping last week for a new pair of jeans, and this is what I come home with.  Of course, I didn’t need it…but you know what my first thought was when I saw it?  How stinking cute it would look with a baby bump!  Ha…it’s the truth….I had to try it on.  The dressing room further convinced me that I needed it.  I don’t know what is happening to me, but all I can think about lately is having another baby.  When I shop, I re-consider purchases that wouldn’t fit an expanding stomach.  I haven’t gotten serious about working out because what’s the point of getting abs if I’m just going to get pregnant again (what a terrible justification) But it’s true.  These are my thoughts. And we are not even “trying” yet.  Sam and I have obviously talked about it….but one of us is still hesitant (clearly, not I).  And the more we talk…. the more I want it.

I think a lot of it has to do with Rylee growing up so fast.  I’ve always imagined my kids being close enough in age that they would grow up being friends.  I think because it’s what I had, I want the same experience for them.  Rylee isn’t my tiny little baby anymore.  All of a sudden she’s turned into this walking, talking, independent, opinionated little person.  Honestly, how did this happen so quickly!?  Where did my baby go?  As much as I love to see her grow and learn, there are times when I really miss the “newness”.  It’s funny how all the hard parts of having newborn get cloudy the older they get.  Maybe that’s when you know you’re ready for another.  Or so I keep telling myself.

Anyway…all this to say.  I’m getting the itch.

Photos by Stone Crandall

Halter Dress & bracelets c/o PacSun // Daisy Crossbody Bag c/o Linea Pelle // shoes – Jeffrey Campbell

This weekend was glorious! It felt like summer….and summer in February is always welcome!  This is what I wore on saturday.  This bag by Linea Pelle is a dream.  A new fave.  My poor skin still has it’s ghostly winter hue, but it was nice to be able to just throw on a sundress and not have to worry about any extra layers.  It’s funny, I was looking at some videos on the new Vine app and it was ironic to see all my west coast friends sharing their beach videos…and then all my east coast friends sharing their snow videos.  It’s crazy how polar opposite the weather can be on different sides of the country.  What are your guys’ thoughts on that app anyway?  I can’t get myself that into it….I guess I just find instagram quicker and easier…but maybe i’ll catch on one of these days.

Also, a much more important matter, I wanted to let you know about the Cure the KIDS Campaign by P.S I Adore You and Hello Merch.  They have partnered to create a limited edition children’s tee to help raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research.  You can read a handful of stories about some of the brave little ones who are fighting for their lives over on their blog.  Reading through some of these stories left me heart broken and in tears.  As a mother, you immediately put yourself in their shoes.  What if this was my daughter!?  I can’t even imagine.  But something we can do, is help.  The sale will run from February 18th-22nd and proceeds from every shirt sold will be donated to SLC CureSearch.  You can purchase it HERE.

Photos by Stone Crandall

Wearing – Lace Dream Dress c/o Free People //  Scallop Bib Collar Necklace c/o Curious Creatures //  Heart Bangle Bracelet - Layered With Love  //  Madrid Wool Hat – Nasty Gal  //  Rings – Alimonada  //  Bow Tights – Urban Outfitters  //  Booties – H&M (similar)

Valentines day came early with a little love from Free People! So smitten with this dress.  I want it in every color! Isn’t it fab?  The scalloped lace hem makes it for me.  I just love anything FP touches….and the fact that they even know about my blog sometimes seems just not real.   As I was sifting through my clothes for my closet purge 2 weeks ago, I realized nearly half my wardrobe is Free People.  HALF of it, i’m not kidding.  It’s been my favorite brand since….well, as long as I can remember.  It doesn’t help that there’s a store right down the street from me. Now all they have to do is start making baby clothes and we’ll have a real problem on our hands.  I’m surprised that hasn’t actually happened yet.

Do you guys have any Valentines day plans!? It’s in a week from today!  Sam and I usually don’t think about it until a couple days before…neither of us are the best at thinking ahead (#fail).  For the last couple years we’ve ended up at home in our PJ’s watching some cheesy Netflix movie and reading each other’s sappy cards.  Ha! That’s usually the kind of date I prefer anyway.  Sam’s cards are always humorous and mine are always sensitive.  ”Us” in a nutshell.  Thankful I have him as my Valentine forever.  Oh….and HER too.  xo.

wearing:  Velvet Dress – Afends (similar) // Sweater – Urban Outfitters (similar) //  Tights – Anthropologie (similar) // Boots – Sam Edelman //  Photos by Erica Schneider

So it definitely has not been feeling like winter lately.  Although this outfit suggests otherwise.  These were taken a few weeks back (when it actually felt like winter), but I’m just now getting to blogging them.  As much as I love the warmth, I have to admit, I am a little sad to have to give up  scarves and sweaters.  Dressing for the cold is my favorite.  Not the cold weather, just the dressing for it part.  Ridiculous but true. But who am I kidding. Cold to me is 60 degrees.

Sam is in NY right now for work where it’s like 15 degrees.  Poor guy didn’t even bring a jacket…silly boy.  We California kids just don’t get it.  He’s been traveling more than ever for his job over the last few months…and honestly, I’m ready for him to be home to stay for a while.  It gets awful lonely and I swear, the house makes unusually scary noises when he’s away.  The other night I walked down stairs with a shoe in hand (yes, a high heeled shoe), thinking someone had opened our door.  I am sure if someone had really broke in that night, they would have won that fight for sure.  Anyway, last night was one of those nights of just really missing him… so I bought myself a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and got sucked into American Idol.  I have to say, it did help a little.

Aaaaaand. The winner of the Bonlook Giveaway is you miss Courtney Kennedy! Email me to claim your prize! xo.