I've loved fashion for as long as I can remember.

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 From rainbow- embroidered gaucho pants in first grade to begging (and being denied) permission to wear makeup far too early, style has always been part of how I express myself. As I grew up, fashion became more than what I wore - It became a passion that shaped my career

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 That passion led me to major in Fashion Merchandising and pursue a career in retail buying. After college, I landed a role with a major national retailer and worked my way up to become a buyer, a position I held for eight years. I traveled regularly to New York, attended buying appointments and worked with trends months before they reached store floors.

 

While exciting, the buying world was also demanding. Long hours and constant pressure eventually led to burn-out and I stepped away from fashion for what I thought would be a short break. Life had other plans and over time my career moved further from the industry I loved - but my passion for style never left.

 

Eventually, I realized I needed a creative outlet - a space where fashion could coexist with real life, realistic budgets and evolving bodies. 

 

That's where Live Your Shine comes in.

 

Today I share approachable fashion finds, neutral-inspired style and budget friendly pieces designed for real women living real lives.  My background as a retail buyer gives me a trained eye for trends, quality and value - and my life experience reminds me that style should feel empowering not overwhelming.

 

I don't claim to know everything about blogging, but I do know fashion - and I believe it's never too late to start something new.

 

I'm so glad you're here and I hope you find inspiration to live - and dress - in a way that lets your own shine show. 

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Shine On, Kelly