Congrats, Southern Girls!

Congrats are in order for this dynamic duo! Jezebel Magazine & the people of Atlanta have voted Southern Homes Group BEST REALTOR in Atlanta! #yas #werkwerkwerk

Allise and Carrie, of Southern Homes Group, are two of the most hard working ladies I know. In between their day time gig, working out a Pink Barre and holding down their forts, it's so nice to see them be rewarded!

It's a HUGE honor to be voted the BEST of Atlanta in Jezebel! 

With the honor comes a party and awards ceremony. Join us at Hard Rock Cafe on 

Wednesday, April 26 at 6:30PM! 

It's going to be a great time with cocktails and delicious bites.

Purchase tickets HERE. 

Stay tuned for a fun post next month with these amazing ladies!

XO,

Kel

It's Time for TLC with Buckhead Plastic Surgery & LUX Med Spa

In the market for some TLC? Look no further than Buckhead Plastic Surgery & LUX Med Spa! I recently had the opportunity to get a hydrating facial from their talented staff. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a warm welcome and the most serene waiting room. While I waited, I sipped on lemon water, but they have several options for you to choose from as you wait. 

Once it was time for my facial, I made my way back to the room and begin the prep. My esthetician, Janice, walked me through the process, and was so nice and super knowledgeable. I told her I wanted all the hydration, so she recommended I go with the LUX Signature Facial. At LUX Med Spa they tailor a treatment plan for your concerns. 

During my pamper session (aka facial), Janice mentioned a facial enhancement called dermaplaning. I had never heard of the procedure before, but it is simply amazing! Dermaplaning is a method of exfoliation that consists of using a 10 gauge scalpel to gently scrape off the top layer of dulling dead skin cells in order to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. Following my facial, my skin was brighter and my makeup looked better! 

Photography by Blair Boring 

I'm already planning my next visit! Between working out and the daily grind, my body is in desperate need of a massage. I highly recommend LUX Med Spa for all you ladies looking to pamper yourselves! Their list of services range from CoolSculpting, laser hair removal, facials and the list goes on. 

They also have an exclusive LUX Beauty Card that offers members their choice of one skin or laser treatment each month, plus 50% savings on laser and light procedures AND 10% off Botox, fillers and more! 

So, what are you waiting for?! Call or make your appointment with them today. You can thank me later! 

Xo,

Kel

Spring Trends #AskTheSouthernGirls

It's hard to believe Spring is almost here! With the changing of the seasons, comes new trends both in the housing market and in the fashion industry. Your favorite girls are back with what to expect this season and highlights from what they're loving from NYFW!

Current trends:

• Major trend is downsizing and the "less is more" idea.
• New trend - "Cloffice" which is basically where women are turning a bedroom into a closet and office combined!
• Custom Porches- Atlanta is such a great porch-sittin' city and so people are really trying to add character to their home with front and back porches... cool wood designs, built-in fireplace and firepits, and even painting them or adding accent colors like light blue or even red. 

Earlier this month, they attended several shows at NYFW. and here are a few trends they're drooling over:

• Velvet, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon! Yay! Especially purple and deep green. Everything from couture dresses to jumpers in velvet were stealing the shows.
• The three F's of 2017... Fur, Fringe, and Florals ... Yes yes, and yes!
• Athleisure #duh, our favorite, because we live in it!! All the big designers are even jumping on this trend and we are NOT complaining!

PS - If you're looking for comfy and cute athleisure, look no further than Pink Barre. They always have the cutest graphic tees and tank, plus amazing leggings.

As always, feel free to comment below or send me an email. Love to hear what you need help with or questions the Southern Girls can help you answer!

Xo,

Kel

What They Carry Ft. Born On Fifth's Emily Hertz

Emily Hertz, a veteran in the fashion industry via gigs at Cosmo, Intermix and, most recently, Spanx, is the well-heeled woman behind Born on Fifth. The fashion and lifestyle blog was created as an ode to Emily’s NYC roots—she was born on Fifth Avenue on the Fifth of October, no less. More than a personal style journal, Born on Fifth highlights fashion and fitness, profiles female entrepreneurs and innovators, and features perhaps the most important person to be born on fifth: Emily’s daughter Elle, born February 5th last year. Visit bornonfifth.com or follow her on Instagram for launch info!

Excited to have Emily featured in my #WhatTheyCarry series! As I always say, you can tell a lot about a lady by how she carries herself, but also by what she carries in her bag. Let's see what this fashionista keeps in that black beauty!

• My gift to myself after eight years at Spanx was this Hermes Birkin. I got it second hand at Bella Bag, which is just down the street. I love this bag for its timeless nature…I know I’ll be able to pass it down to my daughter one day. I also read recently that Birkin bags are better investments than gold! 

• These Celine sunglasses are always in my bag…even if most of the time I forget to put them on my face (see above photo!) 

• Having a baby has definitely changed the contents of my bag a bit…I end up with spare bows like this Baby Bling headband, a favorite of ours since the material is stretchy and comfortable. 

• Elle’s in teething mode right now, so it’s important to have something for her to chew on with me at all times. This marble and wood teether is among the chicest baby items I’ve found. 

• My YSL BabyDoll mascara is really the only makeup I wear (I need a beauty tutorial…badly). I bought this one at Woo Cosmetics recently because I loved the name…turns out it’s great on my lashes. 

• I always have my cell phone on me (full disclosure: it’s typically in my hand, not my purse). Casemate makes my favorite Naked cases…though I just got a Lumee that I’m excited to try. 

• I’ve found bun cuffs are great for perfecting top knots. 

• Carrying pencils is something that I’ve started to do more recently…I have an old school calendar and penciling things in is easier than striking through if something changes (which, of course, it does). This pencil is a souvenir from a trip I took last year, to the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc. 

• My Chanel card holder is always over-stuffed…I was given this wallet-alternative as a birthday gift a few years ago. 

• Purell makes these mini, perfect-for-purse sizes…this one is great because I can connect it to the side of my bag for quick access. Another plus: they’re easy to find at Target and Publix.

• Never know when you’re going to get something stuck in your teeth…so I like to make sure that I have a little floss on me at all times. 

• These coconut chips are my favorite snack lately…they curb that afternoon sugar craving, the healthy fat keeps me full and I often times mix almonds in this pouch to make my own little snack mix. Bonus, I love the name of the brand!

Thanks to this chic mama, Emily, for giving us a look into her classic bag. If you LOVE this series (like I do), let me know in the comments below! And if you have a blogger and/or influencer who you would like to see on here -- let me know down below, too!

Xo, 
Kel