Changing up your make up

Or how Kelly learned to move beyond the ‘same-old, same-old’ at a local shop By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I am NOT low maintenance.  I get that.  HOWEVER, when it comes to make-up, I am.  Truly. Notice my “**BEFORE” photo: **I was not purposefully trying to look depressed in my “BEFORE” photo, fyi. Proper make-up application is a daunting prospect for...

Kelly’s close encounter with…Kelly?

Up close and personal with noted talk show host in NYC By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com My plan this week was to write about the inappropriateness of Halloween costumes.  More specifically, how women take the night as the opportunity to dress like street walkers. OR, how about those select few grown-ups who choose to dress up alongside of their children to trick-or-treat?  I...

Look out, New York, here comes Kelly!

The Big Apple means serious fashion choices By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I am going to New York City for the weekend on a Girls Trip! (You can’t see me, but, I am dancing in my seat as I type!) YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! It is a wonder that I have a minute to craft this article being that it is Thursday night and I have nothing ready and my train leaves tomorrow morning!!! Going...

Making the holidays way too scary

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com It has been a while since I have written a snarky article….and, I am in a “mood”…SO, here it goes: THERE IS NO GOOD REASON FOR A HOLIDAY SWEATER/T-SHIRT/MATCHING BEDAZZLED SWEATPANT. I don’t care if you are a mother of four or a pre-K teacher or you drive a school bus or you’re on the PTA or you work at Michael’s craft store. Buying...

‘Nailing’ the right look with polish

Dos and donts for happy, classy nails By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I have written about my obsessive behavior many times before.  And, every time I shed light on the intensity of my compulsions, I understand that it reveals a little bit more of my craziness.  HOWEVER, it just goes to show the level of dedication to this column. That being said, I tend to have a slight preoccupation...

Finding your elements of style

Translating fashion into your own personal statement By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I was beyond flattered to be asked to take part in an interview about my thoughts on fashion until I got the questions…. THEY ARE HARD!!!! Here is the opener: “What does the word STYLE mean to me?” Ummmm……(trying to think like a beauty contestant and say something coy, yet, smart, yet...

Girls Night Out, in Kennett Square!

Fashion event planned for Sept. 29 By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com Did you know that on Thursday, September 29th downtown Kennett Square turns into a mini version of New York’s famed “Fashion Night Out”? It’s true! Ashley Austin Boutique and Chantilly Blue host their annual Fall Fashion Girl’s Night party from 5 to 8 pm.  Everyone is invited….you don’t have to be...

BioDerma celebrating 5th year, Sept. 24

Anniversary specials,silent auctions part of special event  By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com No one wants to end up looking like Joan Rivers…right? Of course not! But, there IS a way to delay the passage of time across your face… Botox and Dysport and Juvederm, OH MY! CUE: Bio Derma Laser and MedSpa Center located at 507 Orchard Avenue (right behind where the old Dairy Queen...

The big news from…..Target!??!!?!

Kelly indulges in a bit of Missoni Madness! By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com As an investigative fashion reporter for the Kennett Times, I put myself in harm’s way to cover the biggest story to hit the East Coast in YEARS. The earthquake? The earthquake? No. The hurricane, subsequent flooding and unfortunate school closings? No. I’m talking about MISSONI MADNESS, baby!

Setting aside fashion for one week

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I can’t write a fashion article today. Instead, I’d like to honor my cousin, Michael Horrocks, who perished in the horrific attacks on September 11th, 2001. Michael was 38 years old and a co-pilot on United Flight 175 when it was hijacked and crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. He was a devoted husband and father to two beautiful...