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The Perfect Game Day Shoe

Happy Tuesday! Football season is right around the corner and its getting me so ready for fall candles, tailgating, and fall foliage. Today, I wanted to give you a little insight to my favorite game day shoe from OTBT Shoes. I am currently wearing the “Bushnell” in the color taupe. If you are in search of a comfortable shoe but want to be trendy & have a little height at the same time, this brand is a MUST for you. As soon as a tried out this wedge, I knew it was a product I could wear for game day weekends and not end up with blisters on the bottom on my feet from walking so much when tailgating or walking to the stadium. This shoe can be considered a splurge but it’s long lasting and can go with practically anything from jeans to dresses.

You can use my code “KENZIEWHEELER” on OTBT Shoes to get 10% off any purchase & it is valid for one year/one per customer.

The Leather Trend

Leggings // Booties // Sweater // Bag

Happy Tuesday Babes!

I’ve been packing and prepping for mid-terms all day. I have two tests tomorrow and then we are getting on the road tomorrow afternoon to go somewhere fun! Can anyone guess where?”Hakuna Matata” You’ll find out tomorrow, I’m so excited! Anyways, I had to get on here and share one of my FAVORITE fall trends with you guys. Leather/Pleather leggings for this fall. OH EM GEE. They are so cute right? Oh and let’s not forget sooo comfortable. One of the most popular outfits you will see this fall are a pair of these with a long turtleneck tunic sweater. So easy going and super affordable! I snagged a pair from Amazon for only $15 which I’ve linked above. My sweater is also 40% off as well. Express is having a great sale , so be sure to snag those deals while they last. Amazon has been my go-to lately. I have been able to find just what I am looking for and I am lovinnnn it.

I hope you all have a fun and safe week if you’re on the coast! Thanks for reading.

XOXO,

KENZIE

 

 

 

Blogging : A year later Q&A

 

Dress // Booties

Well, what a year it’s been! I honestly am stunned it has already been one year since I launched my first blog post on trendykenzie.com. This past year I have learned so much and continue to learn every single day new things about blogging and life itself. First off, I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been so kind and supportive through this and has believed in me! You guys rock and are what keeps me going day-to-day! I have been so anxious to write this blog post because not only am I excited to tell you what I get to do on a daily basis but to help others who are trying to pursue the same dream as mine. So here we go! I have had many questions throughout this experience so far so now I am going to give you some answers.

How did you start blogging?

So a few months before I started my blog I was following all of these amazing bloggers who my friend Emma introduced me to on social media. I was completely obsessed with their day-to-day lives and being able to constantly see where they bought their outfits from thanks to the LikeToKnowIt App ( we will get to this later ). I have always had a strong love for fashion whether it was shopping with my momma or being able to work in a clothing store. In middle & high-school I was always “that girl who dressed up”. I would always plan my outfit the night before so I wasn’t throwing around clothes at 5:30 the next morning lol. Last September, I decided to take a leap of faith and start a blog! I was super nervous at first because I didn’t know what the reaction would be, but I knew this was something I had a heart for and wanted to pursue! I constantly asked God for answers and I guess this was his for me!

What is your favorite thing about blogging?

All the cute outfits of course! Nah, I’m just kidding (kind of lol). I have met so many great people blogging and some have turned into my real good blogging friends. There is constant support between one another and if you’re having a bad day, one of them will be sure to lift you up.

Do you get paid to blog & what’s the LikeToKnowIt app?

The LikeToKnowIt app is an app that let’s you shop your screenshots. By downloading the app, you are able to shop anyone who is liketoknowit enabled on most social media outlets. You will know if they are because they will have what looks like a link in their caption or the liketoknowit logo in the bottom right hand corner of their picture. So say you see a cute outfit on a blogger you are following and want to purchase immediately… all you have to do is screenshot that picture and head back to the app to see outfit details. Now from a bloggers standpoint ( if you want to make commission off of your outfits) you have to apply to be LikeToKnowIt enabled. They usually look for great engagement and a consistent feed. Now onto the question : Do you get paid? Yes, since I am on liketoknowit I make commission through rewardstyle which means if someone purchases an item through my link or screenshot then I make $ off of what the buy! Now let me tell you it doesn’t happen over night AT ALL. It has been a year and it’s just now starting to pick up well! But I love that because it makes you work harder at what you do!

Who takes your pictures & how do you edit them?

Can anyone take a guess? haha. My sweet boyfriend Justin takes all my pictures. He has been the biggest supporter through this and has honestly turned into almost a pro photographer by now. You should see his cute little stance he does 😉 He is always willing to do what it takes to make me like the pictures! I love him so much. I edit all my pictures through Adobe Lightroom and have my own specific preset now! Highly recommend presets, they are super easy if you want your feed to look consistent.

Where do you want to go with blogging?

I want to inspire others every day with my style and encourage others to express themselves with theirs. Growing your blog is not easy but I have realized hard work pays off! ( I will be doing another blog post about how to grow your blog soon!). I am a business major with a minor in marketing and plan to graduate next May. My plan is to move to the coast and hopefully find a job in marketing when I graduate. A few years down the road I plan to open up my own store because I have always dreamed about that! I think blogging is a major stepping stone in getting to where I want to be. I love blogging so much so there is no chance I will stop as Justin’s friends refer to as “Trendying” anytime soon lol.

Advice to new bloggers?

My biggest advice is to STAY CONSISTENT. You will not get the outcome you want if you aren’t on social media A LOT in the beginning. Engagement is key. You have to interact with other bloggers and your followers otherwise you aren’t going to get that “follow back” or “comment” from them. I’ve noticed if you post at the same time everyday usually you will get a stronger reaction because your followers know when you are going to post. Let me tell you I am constantly on my phone when I can be because this is one of my jobs! I like to take Sundays off from posting just because we all need a rest day. Sometimes it can get a little hectic and my thumbs hurt haha. One of the biggest things I have learned is if you treat this like YOUR company & YOUR business you will get the outcome you want. You got this!

I am so happy I had the chance to answer some of your questions. Be on the lookout for more posts like this in the future because there are soooo many more questions and new things to learn! I love all of you and thank you for making Trendy Kenzie a dream come true!

XOXO,

Kenzie

 

Well hey there pumpkin..

Jeans // Boots // Scarf // Top (Similar) //

Well hey there pumpkin!

Yesterday , Justin & I drove about 30 miles outside of Starkville to go to this adorable pumpkin patch called “Country Pumpkins” in Caledonia, MS. Luckily we were the only people there since I guess all the little kiddos were still in school. This was such a fun place to visit and we are definitely coming back before the season is over! There were so many pumpkins to choose from and so many great photo opportunities. If you have kiddos you for sure need to visit this cute little place. Right when I got home I sat all my pumpkins outside my front door and seriously was so ecstatic about it lol.

For the last couple weeks I have been determined to find a pumpkin patch because you know every blogger needs a picture with a pumpkin! Am I right?! Anyway, now onto my outfit. So I decided to throw on my country side today and bring out my favorite pair of cowboy boots. Believe it or not, I used to live in these things.I bought them at Francescas a couple years ago and just can’t get rid of them. I have linked a similar pair from there above! The top I have on is Free People and was one of my favorites last year that I ended up buying it in black too. It’s so different than any other top and that’s why I love it so much.Hopefully they will release one like it this year because you will see my buying every color!Plaid scarfs are also an easy accessory to upgrade any outfit. I love them so much just because they can add color and remind me of cold weather (which we need very soon)!

I hope all of you have a great weekend.

Love,

Kenzie

It’s Fall Ya’ll !!!

Booties / Jeans / Top / Cardigan / Bag

Good afternoon!

Fall is finally here! My favorite time of the year. Nothing excites me more than the hope of this weather cooling down and being able to have PUMPKIN EVERYTHING. Pumpkin spice lattes & pumpkin candles… literally everything. Justin is probably going to read this and be like NOOOOOOO. He doesn’t like anything that taste or smells like pumpkin. Well we will see after this season, I’m going to try and convert him to a pumpkin lover lol.

Anyways, this upcoming October both is going to be filled with so many fun weekend trips that I can’t wait to share with you all. My friend Farrar and I are going to Disney World October 10th and I am beyond ecstatic. We finally decided on our costumes for Mickey’s Halloween party and I can’t wait to reveal them! Definitely going to be a throwback to my childhood for sure. The weekend after that Justin & I are heading to Atlanta to see Chris Stapleton in concert. BTW I still have to find an outfit for that haha. I’ll be doing some fall shopping while I’m there so if any of you in the Atlanta area have some suggestions feel free to comment or message me on Instagram! I’ve received a bunch already so I am super pumped to try some places out. This month is going to be crazy busy (as if I haven’t been busy for the past two months already lol). Sometimes I just feel like there’s not enough time in the day to get everything done that I need to.

But today, I wanted to spend some time talking about my love for this $10 velvet cami from Amazon. The obsession is real and it comes in more than 6 colors. Yipeee! I am tempted to order a couple more for fall to pair under a cute cardigan and some distressed jeans. This outfit is one of my favorites that I have put together lately. I think this a perfect affordable option if you’re looking for some fall wear!

Well I hope you all have a great week!

XOXO,

Kenzie

 

My favorite $20 sweater

  

Sweater // Shoes (Similar) // Shorts // Sunnies 

Good Evening Babes!

Unfortunately, at this moment, I am sitting in my bed with the Flu. I guess with the weather changing Fall has officially started in my books. I am always on the go so sitting still in my room for the next few days is going to BUG ME haha. Anyways, this gave me time to write a blog post about one of my favorite Fall sweaters and pair of shorts I bought during Labor Day weekend! This under $20 multi-colored steal is so STINKING CUTE. I’ve been seeing this double the price at other stores but luckily this one won’t hurt your bank account. I am wearing a size medium for reference and it is a little cropped. The funnel neck detail is the perfect touch for any upcoming season piece! You can’t beat the quality either. I am definitely looking forward to pairing this with over-the-knee boots and a skirt.

My chambray shorts are under $15 and I LOVE them. I was in need of a flowy pair of shorts for football season and to survive this atrocious heat . These run really small so I went with a Large. If you’re like me and need some wiggle room then size up ladies! These look amazing with a pair of booties and a cute casual sweater!

Also, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has been supporting me in the blogging world. I just hit 4K on my Instagram and you guys don’t know how much that means to me! Slowly but surely it’s growing and I can’t thank you all enough! My heart has been so happy.

XOXO.

Kenzie

 

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