Sunday, June 17, 2012

Weekend Sneeze!













I caught the flu on Friday afternoon and have been in bed all weekend sniveling, watching Pretty Little Liars, and catching up on my June magazine subscriptions. Today, I ventured out of the house to pick up some items to start redecorating my bedroom and decided I could brave an outfit post. It has been so pretty outside and I wish I could be out by the waterfront, antiquing, or wine tasting, so I chose a bit of a dressed up summer outfit that was still comfy. This orange-striped top felt like an unlikely combination with this pocketed olive gap skirt, but when I paired them I liked the blousy combination. Defying the black and brown rule (perhaps it was my fever?), I also wore these new, comfy Target loafers. I absolutely love them and they come in four colors, natural (as pictured), pink, teal, and a beautiful blue floral pattern. 

Top: Forever 21; Skirt: The Gap; Shoes: Target; Ring: Antique


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42 comments

  1. great combo! i like the contrast in color and pattern!

    http://weezngmonkeys.blogspot.com

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    1. thank you! i needed the affirmation - this felt a little out of my usual style.

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  2. Hi KW!
    Thank you for the follow. I just gave you a follow back and wandered through your previous archives. What are you talking about? Your skin tone can seriously go with both warm tone and cool tone outfit! I'm serious here. You're so lucky with that skin tone. Embrace it and love it. Try kust a small part of yellow in your outfit first if you want to do smth different. You'll like how summery it feels. I promise :)
    Be confident and stay pretty ^___^

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    1. thanks for the word of encouragement! i will have to give yellow a shot.

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  3. Love navy style! great shoes! ;)

    http://themadcreationist.blogspot.it/

    Kisses

    Giuseppe

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  4. Lovely outfit, I hope you'll feel better soon!

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  5. very beautiful, I hope you get much better soon :) x

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  6. the top is amazing!
    nice blog!
    would you like to follow each other?????

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  7. love it! :)
    Emma x

    http://www.pleasureoverbusiness.blogspot.com

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  8. Love your outfit :)

    Followed you through GFC
    Pls follow mine,too!

    http://carmiscaprice.blogspot.com/

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  9. I just got inspired by your styling of the skirt for my next outfit! LOVE IT! Now following you and I can tell I will be asking you for a lot of fashion advice.

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    1. thanks! happy to have found your blog as well. we're following and love it.

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  10. That is one chic top, I love the back of it!

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    1. i honestly didn't realize the back was pretty until i took that photo! thanks!

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  11. How cute is that striped top?! I love how you paired it with the loafers for some subtle pattern mixing :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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    1. thank you. i am still a baby with pattern mixing. (:

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  12. Love your shoes and top, and of course your lovely freckles :)

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    1. thank you! i have the sun to thank for my freckles.

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  13. This outfit is GREAT...the striped blousy top gives it this amazing nautical feel and those loafers are darling!

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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    1. thanks hon! i can see you in these loafers in the teal color they come in. :) they were inexpensive too! a great find.

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  14. Love the simplicity & the stripes :) Super cute!

    Stop by sometime, Natalie xo
    lavagabonddame.blogspot.com

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  15. Those flats are absolutely darling, I love the pattern! I'm loving your blog girls, I'm your newest follower! I hope you'll follow me back and we can keep in touch. I love discovering new blogs!

    Sarah xoxo
    http://pandorasboxblog.com

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  16. Love the striped shirt!!! I'm a sucker for stripes.

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  17. I have a bad habit of defying the 'brown and black rule' - I think they look good together! Would love to see what sort of stuff you've picked up for your room too :) XX

    http://kisskissdahling.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. well, we're in good company. thanks! i got a grey comforter that's absolutely beautifully quilted and a cute new lamp that pulls the room together. maybe i'll take photos for sunday inspiration or something. :)

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  18. they look great together! i love that striped top! come to our post too HIMandHERproject

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  19. Love the shirt!

    http://constanzaisabella.blogspot.com

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  20. Oh aren't your shoes just to die for? I'm simply smitten with them!

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    1. thank you! doesn't target just do the best things sometimes?!

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  21. Love the stripes, and your shoes are too cute!

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  22. Love the stripes! This outfit is so cute and it looks really laid back and comfortable :)

    http://styleinmiddle.blogspot.com

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    1. thank you! i needed it to be with how i was feeling.

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  23. LOVE that top! Super pretty. :) And that really sucks about the flu. I hope you're feeling a little better!

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  24. Feel better, you are looking good though, following your blog!
    -Kosi
    http://onecreatesoneself.blogspot.com/

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  25. Those stripes are so cute!

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  26. I'm glad you're on your way to feeling better! The flu is no joke! I love those loafers...almost bought the mint ones and I think I still may even though it's too hot for suede lol!

    Chioma
    www.CsEvolutionofStyle.com

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    1. thank you! we're just having the coldest weather so the loafers in suede would be a definite yes. i am holding off on buying all the colors only because i don't have any money! ha. :)

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