I wanted to take a moment today to share a personal update with you about Kelly and her Petite Style posts.
Many of you have followed Kelly here on the blog over the years, and I know how much you have enjoyed her perspective. Petite dressing comes with its own set of style questions — proportion, fit, scale, hem lengths, sleeve lengths, and all those little details that can make the difference between an outfit that almost works and one that feels just right.
Kelly brought such a lovely eye to that conversation. Through her weekly Petite Style posts, she shared everyday outfits, practical styling ideas, and her own point of view with warmth, ease, and a sense of real-life style. She helped expand the conversation at Style at a Certain Age, and I know many of you appreciated seeing fashion through a petite lens.
Of course, Kelly has been part of SaaCA in more ways than one. As my daughter-in-law, she has been family first — but she also became an important part of the blog family, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. I am deeply grateful for the time, creativity, organization, and heart she poured into this space over the years.
Kelly is no longer working with SaaCA, so her weekly Petite Style posts will be coming to an end. While I know many of you will miss seeing her here each week, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank her for all she contributed and to honor the role she played in this chapter of Style at a Certain Age.
Since Kelly’s work has always lived here on the blog, I wanted to share this update with you, along with a few favorite Petite Style moments from her time at SaaCA.
Over the years, Kelly’s posts were a wonderful reminder that style is never one-size-fits-all — thank goodness, because where would be the fun in that? Her Petite Style posts offered practical ideas for proportion, fit, and everyday outfits, while also reminding us that the goal is always the same: to feel confident, comfortable, and at home in the clothes we wear.
For those who would like to revisit a few of Kelly’s recent posts, here are several favorites:
- How to Style a Petite Sheath Summer Dress
- The Best Swimsuits for Petite Women Over 50
- A Petite Romper Guide
I know many of you will miss seeing Kelly here each week, and I will miss her presence on the blog as well. She helped broaden the style conversation at SaaCA and offered a point of view that resonated with so many of our petite readers.
Going forward, we will continue to keep petite styling in mind as we share outfit ideas, shopping finds, and practical style tips. Fashion should meet us where we are — in every size, shape, height, and season of life — and that will always be part of the heart of Style at a Certain Age.
Thank you for supporting Kelly’s contributions over the years and for being part of this community. SaaCA will continue to evolve, as all good things do, while staying rooted in the same mission: helping women age with grace, strength, beauty, and style.
I’m so sorry to hear this but first and foremost is Kelly ok? Hard to believe she is no longer a part of saaca. You two looked like you had such a great relationship both personally and professionally.
Hi Carol! Thank you for your concern, but have no worries! All is well, and I have decided to head toward a career in the Arts (my lifelong passion!). Thank you so much for all your support! Take care, xo Kelly
Congratulations! You will be missed.
Thank you, Kimberly! xo Kelly
Thank you Kelly for your insight on the blog. Hopefully you will continue with the recipes. I have enjoyed those too.
I love you Kelly! I will miss you so so much! Here’s to your next chapter! Pop in every now and again! Let us know how you’re doing!
Thank you so much, Linda!! Feel free to pop over to djalalicooks.com and see what’s cooking over there! Take care, xo Kelly
Hi Cyndi! Thank you so much for your support! I will not be continuing with recipes, but there are years and years of archived posts under the Kelly’s Kitchen tab on the blog. Take a tour of the archives! Take care, xo Kelly
I am so sad to hear she won’t be posting any longer. Petite here !!! Petites bloggers are hard to find with such great taste. If she can think of more, would you ask her to maybe recommend a few. Thanks Kelly and good luck to you in life whatever you do! I will miss you.
Thank you, Bonnie! Check out this round-up of 10 petite fashion bloggers: https://blog.shortstorybox.com/10-petite-fashion-bloggers-we-love/
(just copy and paste the link into your browser) Thank you for all your support, and you can always revisit my posts here on Style at a Certain Age. Take care, xo Kelly
Thank you Kelly for the petite bloggers! Wishing you the best and I have learned alot from you.
Oh no! Very sorry to read that Kelly is leaving the blog. I hope this means she’s doing something exciting and new for her. It was so good to see the warm mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship, and all of Kelly’s contributions. Although I’m almost a foot taller than Kelly, I loved her style and did purchase a couple of the items she showcased. You will be missed!
Thank you, Nette! I am so happy you enjoyed my posts. I am headed toward following my passion in the arts, so fun and exciting things are on my horizon. Thank you so much for all your support! xo Kelly
I am so sorry to see Kelly go from Style at a Certain Age. I, too, am petite and have really enjoyed her
Thank you, Karen! I have loved being a part of Style at a Certain Age, and the good news is, my posts will live on – here on the blog! Thanks again, xo Kelly
I’m not a petite (my daughter is) but still enjoyed Kelly’s style! Will miss her and her recipes. Good luck to her and her new endeavors!
Thank you, Ann! xo Kelly
Kelly, I wish you the best in any new endeavors you take on. You were a great addition to saaca and I’m sure you’ll be missed. Maybe we’ll still see an occasional recipe 😋 as the ones I tried were always tasty, and fairly easy to make!
Thank you so much, Susy! I appreciate all your support! xo Kelly
So sorry to see Kelly’s petite features and food contributions will no longer be part of the blog. I hope she has some new adventures planned for her future. I will miss her perspective and recipes. Is something new coming to SaaCa? Thanks for all you’ve done, Kelly! Good luck in your future endeavors!
Thank you so much, Emily! I do have new adventures on the horizon! I am glad you’re a part of the SaaCa community, take care, xo Kelly
Well, as a petite woman, I am sad to see Kelly leave SaaCA. I always look forward to your Friday with Oscar and Ollie posts to see what you two are wearing and of course for the cocktails and recipes! Good luck, Kelly! Beth, I sure hope you will continue your fun Friday posts with a cute outfit and a cocktail!
Thank you for your support, Jennifer! I will also miss being a part of Fridays with Oscar and Ollie! I am so happy you enjoyed being a part of our Friday Fun! Take care, xo Kelly
Kelly, you will be missed. Petite style is much more than simply shortening hemlines! I, too, am a woman with style at a certain age. . . Beth, hope you’ll reach out if you’d like another petite “voice.”
Thank you so much, Priscilla! Yay for the petite ladies! xo Kelly
Hello, I don’t wear petite, however have enjoyed seeing Kelly and reading about the outfits she’s wearing.
I do hope she’s well and that isn’t the reason she’s no longer with SaaCA.
Hi Violet, all is well! I am only leaving SaaCA to pursue my passion for a career in the arts. Thank you so much for being a part of Style at a Certain Age! xo Kelly
I’ll miss Kelly’s weekly petite posts and delicious recipes. As a petite woman myself I found her style very relatable. All the best to her in the future whatever she chooses to do. xo❤️
Thank you, Nancy B! I am so happy my petite posts resonated with you! xo Kelly
Thank you, Kelley for all your petite posts. Your taste and insight was always helpful. As a petite retired teacher I looked forward to your sense of good taste in how to dress as a petite lady. May this new chapter in your life bring you joy and success. I will truly miss you!
Thank you so much for all your support, Helen! xo Kelly
I’m so sorry that Kelly will no longer be sharing petite styles and posting. I always enjoyed what she shared. I also enjoyed her recipes on Friday. I wanted to “join her for dinner” her healthy choices were an inspiration. I wish her the best.
Thank you so much, Kathy! You can always join us for dinner on Fridays with Oscar! Take care, xo Kelly
My big thank you to Kelly. I am not petite, but I will miss her drinks and cooking. My best wishes to Kelly!
Thank you, Madlyn! xo Kelly
I’m far from petite, but I enjoyed seeing your style! Best of luck to you in your new endeavor. Maybe we’ll see your art work on the blog in the future?
Thank you, Susan! Who knows what the future holds? 😉 Take care, xo Kelly
We will miss you, Kelly, both on the petite posts and FWO. Best of luck in your new endeavor!
Thank you so much, Vicki! xo Kelly
So sorry to read this. I so enjoyed all Kelly’s posts and her recipes. Iam also short; her tips were wonderful for me.
Thank you, Ellen! I hope you refer back to my petite posts on Style at a Certain Age – because many of my posts offer tips for petites no matter what trends may come and go. Take care, xo Kelly
This is very sorry news. I do hope she is ok🩷. I will very much miss your Fridays together. Maybe she again will find a way to share her recipes. Or create her own blog? We need petite help!
Hi Pat! All is well. I will also miss Fridays with Oscar, but all the years of Fridays will live on, on Style at a Certain Age. You can find all of my recipes on the Kelly’s Kitchen tab on the blog, and you can also find me on djalalicooks.com. Take care, xo Kelly
Dear Kelly,
I will really miss you! I want to thank you (as a petite and a person) and just say you’re awesome. If you start an Arts blog, please tell us how to follow along. I know your future endeavors will be bright 🙂 Periodically provide an update as you are able?
Carolina Girl! I will miss you too! I plan to post recipes again on Djalali Cooks, so you can always find me there. Take care, and thank you for all your love and support! xo Kelly
Kelly, I will miss your posts, and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!
Thanks so much, Deborah! xo Kelly
Congrats Kelly! Following your passion is always the right decision. You certainly have a wonderful Mother-in-Law in Beth! I’m sure she’s a cheerleader in pursuing a path that captures your interest and your heart.
Best wishes always,
Maureen
She sure is, Maureen! I am fortunate to have so much love and support in my corner! Thanks so much for being a part of Style at a Certain Age! xo Kelly
Hi Kelly’s,
You will be missed. I enjoyed seeing you and Beth as a team. My reaction to you was always a wow. You looked so pretty modeling your chic clothing. I am very happy you will be moving forward enjoying art. It’s a wonderful creative out let for your talents. I appreciate the side of talent that you have. What type of art do you enjoy creating? You are an artist in all the cooking you do as well.
Here is to the next exciting chapter in your life.
Thank you, Katherine! My BFA is in Graphic Design, but I have always gravitated toward printmaking. And of course, there’s always my passion for cooking and creating new things in the kitchen! Take care, xo Kelly
Sad and disappointed that Kelly is moving on, yet happy that she will be working more with her interests in art. Perhaps Kelly might consider posting occasionally, even updating us on her new venture? Best wishes to both Kelly and Beth, and thanks to both for the many great posts!
Thank you so much for your well-wishes, Suzy! Who knows what the future holds! Take care, xo Kelly
I will miss Kelly. I wish her the best. She is adorable and wears petite clothes well. I will miss her recipes too.
Thank you, Rory!! xo Kelly
Oh Kelly, I am not even a petite but will certainly miss your perspective on petite styling and your sweet face!
Happy you are well and pursuing your dreams!
Best of luck and enjoy all life has to offer
Thank you so much, Mary! xo Kelly
Kelly will be sorely missed and hope she is well and moving on to what she has a passion for . She provided a lot of insight into petites. Also, she is an excellent cook and will miss her culinary contributions. Also the best goes her way.
Thank you, JML! It warms my heart that my contributions to Style at a Certain Age resonated with you! Take care, xo Kelly
I am also going to miss Kelly. I am not petite but enjoyed her postings anyway. I especially liked the Friday posts with her recipes and the weekend outfits. I wish her well on her future plans.
Thank you, Deborah! I, too, will miss being a regular part of Fridays with Oscar. Take care! xo Kelly
I will certainly miss Kelly’s take on petite dressing. Her looks were fresh but classic & I drew a lot of inspiration from her posts.
My best wishes to her in her future endeavors.
Hi Anne-Marie, thank you so much, it means a lot that my posts resonated with you. xo Kelly
I always enjoyed Kelly’s posts on petite style. Wishing her much success in her future endeavors .
Thank you, Joyce! xo Kelly
Kelly, you will be missed! Your posts were among my favorites. I’m so happy for you and wish you well on this new chapter.
Sincerely,
Suzanne
Thank you so much, Suzanne! I am so happy you enjoyed my posts! xo Kelly
I have enjoyed Kelly’s posts. It is nice to know that you will keep petite dressing in mind. I wish her well in her new endeavors.
Thanks so much, Susan! xo Kelly
I will certainly miss Kelly’s contribution on
SaaCA. I am not petite but enjoyed her lovely fashion sense! Enjoyed the cocktail & appetizer recipes also! She will be missed but I wish Kelly the very best!
Thank you, Rose! xo Kelly
Beth,
You weather every change with grace and strength!
Mary
While I am not petite, I always enjoyed Kelly’s posts. Very sorry that she has left SAaCA. Wishing her the best.
Thank you, Cynthia! xo Kelly
Best of luck, Kelly! I will miss your unique style perspective. You always looks great. Best of luck with the new venture! Sounds exciting!
Thank you, Meg! xo Kelly
Although I am not a petite, I enjoyed seeing and reading Kelly’s posts. I especially enjoyed your recipes on Fridays. Best wishes for success as you begin a new chapter Kelly.
Thank you so much, Celine! xo Kelly
Oh Kelly, I will miss you.
I enjoyed your petite perspective (I’m 5’2”) and your recipes! You and Beth always look like you are enjoying each other’s company.
I hope you’ll pop in occasionally and update us.
Best wishes in your new adventures!
Thank you, Carolyn! xo Kelly
Life changes. We change. Thank you for all of the good advice and great fashion. Enjoy your new endeavor in the arts. God bless you! Cheryl
Thanks so much, Cheryl! xo kelly
This maybe too soon… but I’m hoping that you find another petite stylist… possibly middle age… that would assist in helping us deal with the issues we encounter
I am not petite, but I have really enjoyed Kelly’s styling and outfits. I have really loved her recipes (from Djalali Cooks and Friday recipes.) Many of them are on repeat in our rotation.
Best of luck to Kelly. She will be missed on the blog.
Hi Arna, my sincere thank you for being so supportive here and on Djalali Cooks…I plan to start posting new recipes over there every now and then in the months to come. Please keep in touch! xo Kelly
Kelly, take our love, prayers, and good wishes as you pursue your passion for the arts. Since the days of Kelly’s Kitchen to this day, your amazing talent has inspired us, right along with Beth’s. We’re sincerely happy for you, simultaneously sad for ourselves. You’ve meant the world to the SaaCA family. Until we meet again, be blessed 🌻
Sylvia…You have been such a big supporter over all these years. Take care and be well. Until we meet again, xo Kelly
This is upsetting because since I am petite I did rely on her opinions and places to find what I was looking for. Good luck to her and her future endeavors.
Thank you, Julie. I really love that my posts resonated with you! Just know that all of my posts over the years will live here, archived on Style at a Certain Age. Take care, xo Kelly
Being petite myself I enjoyed her posts and will miss her! Why is she leaving and what will she be doing? Hope everything is ok!
Hi Michelle, all is well! I am just moving on to pursue a career in the arts. Thank you so much! xo Kelly
Good luck Kelly in your future endeavours. I’ve always enjoyed your posts.
Thanks so much for all your support, Brenda! xo Kelly
Kelli: You will be missed. Good luck with your new venture.
Thank you, Cheryll! xo Kelly
Kelly I really enjoyed you weekly recipes and will miss them. I really didn’t follow the petite bog ( because I’m not petite) but I enjoyed seeing you and Beth together. Good luck going forward. You have to do something you have a passion for.
Thank you so much, Paula! xo Kelly
Kelly, Best Wishes on your new adventures. I’ve appreciated your thoughtful posts on petites and have found them helpful. I’m so glad you’re continuing to keep Djalali Cooks active. Even though you don’t post there anymore, I use those recipes on a regular basis.
It’s my automatic go-to for company and family meals. Good Luck with your future Arts plans. Warmly, Holly
Hey Holly! Thanks so much! And – there will likely be more Djalali Cooks posts in the near future, so stay tuned! Take Care, xo Kelly
Will miss her petite posts. Good luck to her in her next adventure 🥰
Thanks so much, Patty! xo Kelly
First Oscar, and now Kelly! My heart is broken! I’m 5ft 2inches and I so appreciated her posts.
Thank you so, so much Kelly. You’ll be sorely missed.
Hi Jennifer, unlike Oscar, I haven’t crossed the rainbow bridge yet! 🥰 Thank you so much for all your support over the years! xo Kelly
Wishing you all the best in your next exciting adventure. Being petite myself I enjoyed your posts immensely.
Thank you so much, Irene! xo Kelly
Good luck Kelly! You will be missed. As a fellow petite, I enjoyed your style perspective.
Thank you, Nancy! xo Kelly
I will miss Kelly so much. I too am a petite and learned a lot about petite fashion from her posts. How blessed you are to have a DIL like Kelly! Hopefully you will continue to update us on her new passion. I will keep her in my prayers.
Thank you, Barbara! xo Kelly
Why is Kelly leaving the blog?
Is she still doing the recipes?
Hi Nancy, I am leaving Style at a Certain Age to pursue a career in the arts – a lifelong passion of mine. I will not be posting recipes to SaaCA anymore, but there’s so much in the archives to explore! Thanks so much for tuning in to my posts over the years! xo kelly
Love the newsletter/blog every week. Looking forward to weekends in Atlanta. New apartment and new adventures. I do like the video with clothing options the very best. Best wishes for a successful season
You will be missed Kelly, I am a petite but heavier than you are and your post helped me tremendously! I purchased a few things you wore including the black jumpsuit from quince. You will be missed by me!
Thank you so much, Lak! I love that you found my petite posts helpful! Thanks for tuning in and following my journey at Style at a Certain Age, xo Kelly
As a petite woman I particularly enjoyed Kelly’s insights and recommendations! Best of luck to you in your new endeavors and thank you.
Thank you so much, Stephanie! xo Kelly
Kelly,
Changes are so bittersweet, but that’s always where growth happens. Wishing you the best as you move on to new endeavors. Your contributions were appreciated. I’m not officially petite but still found many takeaways in your pointers. Often a recipe would land right in the nick of time.
Bravo!
Thanks so much, Donna! xo Kelly
Wish her the very best. Tho not a petite, I often adopted her style and thoroughly enjoyed her recipes which are on regular rotation in my kitchen.
Thank you, Barbara! I am so happy you have enjoyed my recipes! xo Kelly
Hi Kelly,
Wishing you all the best as you pursue your passion in art!
Will miss seeing your recipes and style. ~Mary Ann
Thank you, Mary Ann! xo Kelly