Outfit Inspired by The Ruins by Scott Smith

Outfit Inspired by The Ruins by Scott Smith by kelly-www featuring patterned shorts

Review: The Ruins by Scott Smith

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I just finished reading this book for the third time today. Every time I read it, I find something new! This is definitely one of my favorite books. So what is The Ruins about?

Well, let's see. A quartet of young adults go on a luxurious vacation to Mexico. They meet a few interested people, and are eventually lured into the Mexican jungle to find one of their new friend's brother. Unfortunately, they find much more than that. The group stumbles upon an ancient hill top with a temple - the ruins - and the locals watch them as they make their ascent. When they try to leave the hill top, the locals grab their bow and arrows and rifles and refuse them. After lots of confusion and terror, they eventually realize why they're being quarantined - the vines inhabiting the ruins are lethal.

This novel had me on edge as each of the members is terrorized by the plants in sickening, creepy ways. I highly recommend this unorthodox, original piece of work!

Kelly


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Finals Week outfit

Finals Week outfit by kelly-www featuring a lip gloss

Hi!

So this next week is my finals week for college! So I created this outfit (unfortunately, I don't own any of these pieces) to show you what I would wear for my exams if I had unlimited access to all the clothes on the planet! Anyway, I avoid the hot Texas weather by wearing light weight maxi dresses and minimal makeup. A comfy pair of sneakers and dainty jewelry will complete your look and keep you comfy and content during your exams!

Are you taking any summer courses?

Kelly

Memoirs of a Geisha: Inspiration

Memoirs of a Geisha: Inspiration by kelly-www featuring guerlain

 

 

 

 

Hello!

 

This week I finished Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. I also saw the movie yesterday! This book is amazing!! I finished it in just a few hours. It is about a young girl, Sayuri, who is sold into slavery in Japan during the early 1900's. She works in an okiya, and eventually earns the right to attend training to become a geisha. What is a geisha?

A Geisha is an artist who specializes in song, dance, music, or art. Sayuri overcomes many obstacles to free herself from slavery to become a geisha. She finishes school and becomes the most successful Geisha in her region of Japan. She stands perseveres through wars, abuse, heart break, and financial ruin to get what she truly wants in life. Though I'm not a fan of romance, this book does a great job of keeping it to a minimum and focusing on the culture of Japan.

I highly recommend this book! The movie is available on YouTube for free as well! Enjoy!

 

Kelly

 

 

Perfect Outfit: Summer-Fall

Perfect Outfit by kelly-www featuring embroidered shirts

Hello everyone! Sorry, I've been so busy with school (Summer college classes) and starting my new job that I haven't had enough time to blog :(

Anyway, this outfit pretty much summarizes what I look for when I shop for Kelly-ish pieces. I love statement tops (especially comfy ones!) and always pair them with my favorite style of jeans - skinny jeans! Red lipstick has also become a staple of mine over this past summer/spring. Red brings out the white in teeth and looks classy! I also wear it to dress up a more casual outfit. Coral, my favorite color, is especially fabulous in a bag! Cross-body bags are my favorite because they're easy to tote around and look cute too. Lastly, over-the-knee boots are great for me because they break up my lanky frame and are so comfortable! I am looking for a perfect pair of brown riding boots to invest in. Any suggestions?

What are you wardrobe staples? What is your favorite article of clothing in your closet?

Kelly

Pretty in PINK

Pretty in PINK by kelly-www featuring pearl stud earrings

Guest Blogger: Sidney Rey

Dear Literature and Lace Ladies,

 

I just finished my first year of college. It was hard emotionally, and mentally. Everything was new, I was alone, and my classes were hard. With that said, there are some things that I believe that any college girl needs to get by at college. Here are my most useful pieces of clothing and accessories from my first year at college.

 

1.      Make Up Case- this was so very useful to me on a daily basis because I live in a dorm with community bathrooms. I needed to have all my makeup in one place so I could take it to and from the bathroom and not lose it.

2.      Shower Shoes and Slippers- OK. SO. I used to think that shower shoes were gross and that slippers were tacky. But guess what? They are not as gross and tacky as the dorm floors. Nobody cleans. Nobody vacuums. You need something to cover your feet.

3.      Hangers-   I used this hanger and also the stick on hangers this year. These are very useful for quick accessible storage. I hung my necklaces and belts on the hooks and my robe and jacket on the door hanger. These are also small and easy to take in and out of a dorm.

4.      Rain Boots- Class is across campus rain or shine, honey. Might as well look good on those rainy/snowy/slushy/muddy days.

5.      Easy to Operate Umbrella- Notice the “Easy to Operate” part of this. I had a cute umbrella that I could not open and close simply and I was that girl. You know the one whacking her umbrella on the ground out of frustration and anger?

6.      Good Back Pack- This will go everywhere with you. I hardly left my dorm all year without my backpack. Get one in a simple color that will go with anything because you will wear it with everything. Can you say “student”?

7.      Rain Coat- Soooo. A lot of things on my list are related to rain… Hmm. I don’t know. Something about being prepared in the rain makes my day go so much more smoothly. I can’t let the bad weather cramp my style, yo.

8.      MORE- Here are some things that I did not get pictures of that you need for your first year of college. A) Respectable Pajamas- No body wants to see you in your XL T-shirt. B) Duct Tape/Basic Tool Kit- I was able to hang and fix so many things on my own thanks to these beauties. C) Laptop- renting computers is possible but not at all efficient.  D) Coffee Maker- Late nights. Nuff’ Said.

 

Good Luck to all you who are heading out for your first years of college after this summer! I hope that this list helps prepare you for your freshman year.

 

XO- Sidney Rey Allen of Classy Lady

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