Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Ducks in the Pond
















Top: Francesca's Collections (similar); Dress: TJ Maxx (similar); Shoes: H&M (similar); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Belt: Ruche; Eyeshadow: c/o BA*Star

Ben and I took an after-work walk through the park this evening and discovered the most insanely cute thing possible - a bunch of tiny, baby, fuzzy ducklings swimming in the pond. We spent a good thirty minutes oohing, awing, and I managed to capture some pretty good ducks-eating-bugs-and-swimming shots. I am still dying from the cuteness.

It has been remarkably warm (I rarely even remember where my sunglasses are, much less wear them every day), and so I wore this to work today - a light chiffon blouse belted over a maxi dress. It kept me nice and cool and though it pushes the envelope of business casual attire, it's simply getting too hot to wear pencil skirts and blazers. Can someone deliver me pleated chiffon skirts in every single color so that I can get through the impending summer without melting?

Before heading outside into the park, I put on some of my new eyeshadow from BA*Star to brighten up my eyes after a long day spent in front of the computer. I don't look great with a lot of color on my eyelid, nor am I skilled at applying anything other than basic mascara, so I am always thankful for eyeshadows that are easy to use and provide me with neutral colors. My favorite color palette is bronze/gold as they add a natural glimmer to the eyelid without being overpowering. This palette from BA*Star included all the makings of a fantastic smoky eye in bronzes and browns, but I just dabbed on some glimmering gold powder and a hint of a darker brown at the corners of the eyelid and felt instantly dressed up. Here's to fantastically easy to use eyeshadow! I will definitely be exploring it in the future so look out for some more creative styling. 

In the meantime, get yourself some BA*Star smoky palette eyeshadow for 50% off with the code: BBSMOKY here. It's a steal! Please note that this post was sponsored by BA Star! Sponsorship does not influence my opinion of the product.

25 comments

  1. Those baby ducks are adorable!! I completely love your outfit as well. Blue is really your colour!
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  2. Great pictures. love the ducks. Too cute!

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  3. Gorgeous photos Kelsey!
    And my family (who all live in Portland and Seattle) keep raving about the weather lately. Nothing beats a sunshine day in the NW!

    xo - Marion
    ps - LOVE this eyeshadow on you...

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  4. Gorgeous top and belt!! LOVE cobalt blue!

    xoxox
    theefface.blogspot.com

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  5. sooo cute! I love the little duckies!! & love that blouse, you look gorge!

    xxS

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  6. This outfit is so perfect! I never thought to style my maxi dresses like that but I will do now!

    XO,
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  7. Beautiful! Love your look.. and the photos are beautiful!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

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  8. The color of the maxi dress is so rich and so gorgeous! Love the way you styled it casually, yet with elegance!
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  10. I LOVE this! What an easy and chic twist on a maxi skirt! Adding to my outfit inspiration pin board! :)

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  11. love the lighting in these pics! beautiful!

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  12. Great outfit! I had never thought of styling a button down shirt over a maxi dress... it looks so pretty! I too am looking into buying tons of lightweight skirts and dresses because boy am I not used to this kind of weather :)
    SunshineCitizen

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  13. the ducks are so cute...and I love your skirt!

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  14. Cute! Love the cobalt blue. Is it one of your favorite colors?

    Mo
    Who is that girl Mo?

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  15. I love this look! It's so ethereal and floaty. :) You look lovely.

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  16. You are really working the maxi trend lately, it looks so pretty on you :)

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

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  17. i love that color palette

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  18. You're so pretty! I wish the freckles on my face were more noticeable like yours:)

    xo
    Courtney
    huntergatherersck.blogspot.com

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  19. I love the idea of coordinating a skinny belt with the maxi! It's such a great look :)

    Kate @ A Journey in Style

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  20. I love this outfit on you! So elegant and pretty :)

    Lauren
    Exploring My Style

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  21. So stunning! I love the contrast between the romatic silouette and the bold blue :)

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