Although, Kelly McNair is definitely not a "shady lady" per se - she can be found being persuasive to customers to try a couture cocktail that they have never tried or talking with subtle gesticulations about the fried green tomatoes - at the Shady Lady Saloon! She is a hip cat. Just look! It's clear she's a well styled young woman from coif to heel; she can put an ensemble together. And she is so cool. Not the kind of unapproachable cool you remember from high school. She is real cool - the kind of girl that has an exceptional sense of humor - someone with the kind of confidence to say, "My name is Kelly - but you can call me Kiki!" Of course she would say this in coyness with a lilt of her should and turn of her toe and let's face it - she's uber delightful and could totally pull it off.
The Shady Lady is, perhaps, my favorite watering hole in Sacramento. But it's not just that Chris Tucker is mixologist among men - no - it's the whole place. The artwork, the collectables, the painted walls, the "Shady" photos and the cuisine. It's gourmet libations take "The Shady" from kitschy class to absolute destination spot. It's a place I love to take clients, friends from out of town and girlfriends for a night out. Jason, Alex and Garrett have done a sensational job of marrying old time speak easy with modern gourmet. These charms are ever so evident in their staff, their menu and their creativity. Oh, and did I tell you about the performances?
You can articulate Kelly's sweet Street Style yourself. Be sure to visit the links and credit where credit is due!
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Urban Outfitter's leather lace up oxfords. Here are others you might like. These too! |
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Cable textured tights from Forever 21 but you could go a different direction for originality, like this. They have a metallic finish! |
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It's a lace skort! If you love this then you'll like this! |
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The lace is so pretty. And the taupe color is so soft. If you could do this these would great with it! |
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This necklace is so cute. The pearls with the chains and the flowers - love! If you like that perhaps, this might do? Or you could do this! And carry this! |
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Detail of flower embellishment on Kelly's necklace. She pilfered that necklace from her sister's closet. That is the way to shop! |
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Gorge! A hair detail. She gets her hair done here in Sacramento by Jessica or in San Francisco at the Grasshopper Salon by Lena. |
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See! Can't you just hear her saying, "Kiki!" |
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The entire ensemble. I love that dotted swiss, peach top from forever 21. Here is an alternative. And if you admire kelly as much as I do, then perhaps this is a better choice? |
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I wish this had come out better. It's difficult to take a very professional photo while you gush over your subject. But this ring really is super cute. It's made by Little Rooms. |
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My local. The corner of 14th and R Streets. |
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The repro tin ceiling are among the greatest details. These guys have thought of everything. I wish we had to enter through a phone booth with a password! |
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Detail of painted wall. |
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Good old timey saloon stools. Comfortable enough to languor the day away with a cocktail. |