{Sweater, Chambray Shirt, Similar Jeans, Similar Wedges}
Let’s be honest — I would have gladly worn this outfit in third grade. Of course I would have most likely won best dressed for third grade; I judge this mainly on the basis that most 8 year olds don’t wear heels and I don’t have lunch crusted on my face. Now that I think about it, I’d pretty much face off with a third grader any day of the week on any topic besides Geography (simply because I realized where Hawaii was just this year and I don’t own map pencils). But even as a 27 year old, it feels good to be wearing hot pink pants with a polka dot sweater AND to know where Hawaii is on a map.
Elementary my friends, elementary.
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lust!!! the pink heans kendi…
Love this outfit, and the pink pants and so much flare!
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LOVE this outfit. The pants are such a great pop of color and I’m crazy for polka dots. Also, I’m embarrassingly terrible at geography. Take those mid-west states, for example. Couldn’t name them if my life depended on it.
Rebecca (hearts)…
such a great outfit … love it!
jess
http://www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com
Love the polka dot sweater so cute!
Lots of jewelry giveaway.
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Love the outfit! That polka dot sweater is sooo cute, I might have to stop by Old Navy!
NikkiFashionsonthefly.blogspot.com
Love this polka dot sweater! I should’ve bought it when I had the chance…they sold out of my size. Sigh. The pink jeans look wonderful against the navy blue.
-Sharon
Cute!
I would have never thought to put these two colors together, but I love it!
The sweater is too cute!!! I did a post with pink pants too!!! They’re so fun!!!
http://karinskloset.blogspot.com/
This is one of my favourites 🙂 Love it!
Cute outfit! I’ve been eyeing that sweater for a while now, and this post might have just put me over the edge.
Kendra
Kendra
Closet Confections – A Personal Style Blog
Third grade Terri’s style was positively disgusting. We’re less than a year apart in age, do you remember peope wearing tights and shorts? How awful was tights and shorts?
http://stylishsass.blogspot.com
Love the outfit, looks fantastic 🙂
Such a cute sweater! I almost purchased it last night when I was searching their Web site!
Meg
@MissMegasaurus:twitter
http://www.glamoroushustle.com
love this outfit! I really wanted that navy polka dotted sweater from Old Navy but I think its sold out online and the closest Old Navy is like 2.5 hrs away lol I’m looking forward to hearing you speak at the Texas Style Council in March!
fun outfit! love the polka dots 🙂
regardless of if you would have worn this in elementary school, its flawless! i love the pop of pink that compliments the navy blue. its all just so aesthetically beautiful to look at.
– tiana of l’esthetique
Can’t go wrong with the classics!
I have almost everything to make that outfit! Just waiting for my pink pants from ASOS. Hurry up already!!
Gorgeous colors!
Haha this gave me a giggle and is so true. I am curious as to where you work that allows you to dress so cool everyday?!?
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Love the sweater over the chambray! Super cute!
absolutely love both pink and polka-dots,either together or seperately! definitely not with lunch on one’s face though! 🙂
http://www.miouprincesslovespink.blogspot.com
Great combination, you look so good! Love it!
Kisses from Chile 🙂
My 8 year old would give you a gold star for the hot pink pants and of course for the heels…but I’m afraid she wouldn’t give you the full prize because, in her words, “You don’t match.” Apparently to 8 year olds (at least the one in this house), the epitome of fashion is wearing an outfit that is from head-to-toe the exact same color. AKA “the pimp suit”.
So cute! I think I still proudly tromped around in my mom’s heels at 8 🙂
I just got this same sweater in the pink!
http://www.theprettyfactor.blogspot.com
LOVE this look…the polka dots and pink is so playful. LOVE it! And you would have definitely won best dressed over me when I was in third grade. I’m pretty sure that was the year that I once walked to the front of the room without realizing my plaid pleated skirt was tucked into my sweater tights. Yep, that actually happened to me. 🙂
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Those trousers are so gorgeous, and you look lovely in them! xx
great outfits!
Kendi, this is a great outfit. My first grade daughter would love it, too! I think the genius to your style is that it is approachable for ALL ages. 😉
I love this sweater! And the navy with hot pink is awesome!
ohmygosh….I am in love with the polka dots…and hot pink skinny jeans?!?!!? Yes, yes and yes!!! Super cute… from 3rd grade to whatever age!!!
LOVE that sweater. I have it in pink! And I teach third grade – I have to say there are a few of them with really good style – sometimes I’m envious of their clothes. : )
love this outfit!!! SUPER CUTE!!
I feel like you’re channeling Kenley from Project Runway and the pink and polka dot gown she designed on last night’s episode. (http://ow.ly/8y20G ) …Also, I feel like if you’re going to channel anyone, it might as well be someone with a similar name. So… there’s your stamp of approval. Adorable.
I assume you were one stylish third grader
-Alyssawww.pinchoflyss.blogspot.com
I love your polkadot sweater!
I love the look of blue and pink together! And the polka-dotted sweater and chambray shirt look perfect together! I would have never thought of that. I hope you have a great day!
xo, gina
anythingimaginableblog.blogspot.com
I love the white bracelet! May I ask where it’s from?
http://affordablychic.wordpress.com
HAHAHAHA you are the hilariousist girl to ever brave the internet! Gotta say I love the polka dots….who wouldnt wear those?
<3Rory
http://www.WearAboutsBlog.com
CHICTOPIA
wow i love this outfit – the combination of pink and dark blue and jeans is really a great one!
xxx Anita
I love this outfit, hot pink, navy and white polka-dots 🙂 love it!
LOVE that sweater.
-Sierra @ Oh, Just Livin the Dream
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Map pencils – love it! I’ve been wanting to buy this sweater for a while and always get wishy-washy about it when the time comes. It looks really great on you!
I own that sweater in pink. My husband has dubbed it the “old lady sweater”. I’ll have to tell him, “No you’re so off – it’s a little kid’s sweater. Ha!”
I actually did win “Best Dressed” in third grade. I won it for my cow vest, jangly cowbell earrings, and chicken bag ensemble I called my, “Farm Girl” look. I really wanted to win the “Best Handwriting” award, but looking back, I’m pretty proud I fashion-peaked at the age of eight.
I love the graphic print of that sweater! You don’t see a lot of large polka dot prints, do you?
i would never have thought pink pants could look so chic! i feel like fashion in the 3rd grade is some of the best kind…i never cared what anyone thought and always wore exactly what i wanted! a great way to be!
Kendi,
your comment about Hawaii made me laugh out loud. I learned that England was an island way too late in life. I’m talking … sophmore year of college. Yikes!
I can’t believe you got that sweater at old navy! what a great find!!!
http://wtfwhatthefashion.blogspot.com/
LOL I wore my sweater yesterday! #greatminds
This might be one of my favorites Kendi! I love the hot pink jeans paired with the polka dots.
I am wearing the same sweater today! I will have to try it with pink pants for the weekend (unfortunately pink pants are not work-appropriate for me).
I love your sweater! It’s beautiful! xo, Christina
http://www.styleclouds.de
great look!
http://forallthatjas.blogspot.com/
LOVE the pink pants. I have the same sweater in pink!~
love it! if i could only look this cute in 3rd grade 🙂
Beautiful!
Absolutely love your blog.
Feel free to check out mine at
http://thewearwithal.blogspot.com/
Sincerely,
S
Congratz on locating Hawaii! that’s a hard one! I have always loved navy with pink. You pink jeans are awesome! Only the super coolest people get to wear pink jeans!
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that sweater is sooo cute! love the polka dots!
http://sacheebombom.blogspot.com
I loooove the hot pink and navy combo. And of course anything with polka dots is automatic bonus points. I was listening to an 8-year-old tell me that since her dad is from Miami, he visited Florida all the time, to which I responded, “that makes sense!” So I don’t think my grasp on Hawaii is quite as good as I thought it was.
Jenn
passengerseatperspectives.blogspot.com
I work at H&M and one of my best friends works at Old Navy, so when I saw a picture of your outfit I immediately knew where those two items were from! I love it all though. 🙂
-Steph from chocolate laced
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i think dressing like a 3rd grader is a perfectly fine aspiration! they have no fear!
you look grown up and fun – perfect mix!
xx
love! you are first on my daily reads list kendi and i thank you for being stylish, accessible and real.
julesinflats.blogspot.com
This is so stinkin’ cute, Kendi.
Oh yeaaa. I really love the polka dots too. It looks really good with the skinny pink jeans.
Hey, third grade nowadays wear funky outfits too. They are even more stylist than us.
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I LOVE this outfit!
adore this post!! and yes, my three yr old has similar outfit, and yes, she is my fashion icon. 🙂
http://goodiesandbesties.blogspot.com
I love that sweater and those pants together! Such a cute outfit!:)
I just bought that sweater in the pink version! It was on sale for $12. Mine probably wouldn’t look good with your pink pants though…
love the blog! listing you as my fave 😉
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Love navy and pink. It’s one of my favorite go to color combos. Who doesn’t love hot pink pants?!
xoxo Jessica
http://www.mystylevita.com
Oh, I love your polka dot sweater! It is so cute!!! Love the pink pants with it too! xx
Pip
http://chicstayathome.blogspot.com
Youre so good at making casual looks polished…I Love it!
I’ve been eying that sweater at Old Navy for a few days now… think you just forced me into getting it. Thanks!!! =D
colorfulmess.blogspot.com
I’ve been eying that sweater at Old Navy for a few days now… think you just forced me into getting it. Thanks!!! =D
colorfulmess.blogspot.com
Love the polka dots … those are all bargain pieces and yet the outfit looks like a million bucks!
That polka dot sweater is so popular! I’ve seen it on quite a few bogs and I also happen to own the pink version of it!
But do you know where Alaska is? That’s the real question. The question that I didn’t know the anwser to very recently.
those pink pants are sooo cute:)
Love,NeeROSECANDLE11
those pink pants are sooo cute:)
Love,NeeROSECANDLE11
i picked up that sweater at ON the other day! love the polka dots!
i picked up that sweater at ON the other day! love the polka dots!
i wish i had owned a wardrobe of polka dots in third grade!
i wish i had owned a wardrobe of polka dots in third grade!
I LOVE this whole outfit!
I LOVE this whole outfit!
Kendi, I seriously love this outfit. I think this sweater is sold out everywhere, but I find it I’m doing a direct copy of this outfit. You’ve been warned. 😉
xoxo
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com
Kendi, I seriously love this outfit. I think this sweater is sold out everywhere, but I find it I’m doing a direct copy of this outfit. You’ve been warned. 😉
xoxo
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com
This outfit is too much cuteness in one post! I totally adore that sweater and those fun pants 🙂
xo
Lizzie
placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com
LOVE the combination of hot pink & navy! You look so cute!!
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LOVE the combination of hot pink & navy! You look so cute!!
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Love this outfit so much! The jumper is amazing and the bright pink jeans are just stunning!
http://www.styleisalwaysfashionable.blogspot.com
haha. cute outfit!
http://www.absurdlypeculiar.blogspot.com
haha. cute outfit!
http://www.absurdlypeculiar.blogspot.com
That looks really pretty! You r blog is also really nice. I can’t find a lot of nice blogs atm, so I’m really glad I found yours:)
Oh man, I love this whole outfit! The sweater and the pants balance each other out so nicely 🙂
Geography is definitely NOT my strong point. Hooray for Google Maps!
I’m totally wearing the same polka dot sweater. I love it. But my pants aren’t nearly as awesome.
I got the same sweater for Christmas! I suppose now I need pink pants 😉
Love the mix of chambray with knit and a hot pop of color. It’s all about the textures!
love this combo! & ure blog…great stuff!!!
Loving the colors on this! And you can never go wrong with polka dots!
XO
http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com
Really fun outfit I love the polka dots. Hope your shop is doing well. Xx
I love that sweater! So cute! And the colors are great!
xoxo Olga
http://hotpinkcouture.blogspot.com/
You’re like the 10th blogger I’ve seen rock that sweater, and I’m getting jealous. Time to get one of my own 🙂 I love it paired with those pants too!
http://saysskippy.blogspot.com
You are lookin smart today Ken! I will share my map pencils with you!
I just bought that sweater in pink and I could not be happier with it. Maybe I should get some navy pants to make the opposite of this outfit.
Tara
Penniless Socialite
I love your sweater!
xo,
http://peppermintandivy.blogspot.com/
I JUST bought this sweater last week and I did just the opposite… I mixed it with skinny jeans and a pink camp shirt. perfect!
adorable love the sweater and totally 3rd grade!
XX Ilana
http://www.mymodernvintage.com
I am wearing this shirt right now as we speak! Seriously, I never take it off. My husband always jokes that his “must be” my favorite sweater. It is.
Yanira
http://manolosmanicuresthismom.blogspot.com/
love the pink and navy color combo! and the polka dots are perfect! 🙂
xo jeanette
http://www.simplychicforcheap.wordpress.com
I love this!
oooh Kendi, I’m going to have to hit up Old Navy! LOVE IT. That sweater is a fab wallet-friendly alternative to the Madewell polka dot perfection…
Best,
Casey
Girl
in the Poodle Shoes
Quite a bold outfit, but you pull it off with grace and ease. Haha. I love it!
katelyn-innervision.blogspot.com
– Katelyn
I love the polka dots against the hot pink skinnies! So adorable, as a third grader I would’ve worn the same thing… 🙂
xoxo,
Genie
http://www.uniqueandchicstyle.blogspot.com
dots and hot pink, can’t go wrong.
also, have you always looked like katherine mcfee or am i just bombarded with “smash” commercials and am grasping at straws to have you in living color in my living room?
I really like the color combination here! Cute outfit!
Courtney
mixedglitter.com
This is the most epic outfit ever. Third grade or not, you’d win best dressed in general. No joke.
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com
Very cute and classic. I love the pop of color with the denim!
Adore this<3
pink and polka dots NEVER go out of style 🙂
Love the polka dot sweater. I really like how you mixed it with the pink and the chambray shirt.
7eventh Letterhttp://www.whatsmoreimportantthanfashion.com/
I couldn’t agree more with the third grade thing. However, it totally works in your 20s and 30s as well! I would totally wear this outfit. Rock it, Kendi! Embrace the child in you :]
x.
http://alwaysamrsforeverakidd.blogspot.com
love this sweater. I definitely have a elementary picture in a sweater very similar!
Whitney
http://www.MyStylishFriends.blogspot.com
Haha, elementary is good.
And I love this outfit, whether it be on a grown woman or third grader! Those polka dots are perfect, and I love hot pink anything 🙂
http://www.trendyteal.blogspot.com
This is so stunning!
xoxo,
colormenana.blogspot.com
Love the colors! I actually have that sweater from Old Navy! I LOVE IT! Doesn’t it make you wonder why colorful outfits seem to be child-like? Why can’t we adults enjoy bright colors mixed around? You should see all the spring clothes coming out in the stores; citrus bright – it’ll be a bright spring!
This is such a pretty outfit – a nice way to make casual work wear more interesting 🙂
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I saw this sweater at Old Navy, it reminded me of the Madewell polka dot sweater, but I was too lazy to try it on and didn’t buy it. Regretting it!
<3 The Daily Dani
I just have to say…I love all of your style. I am a thrifter and it has been great to be inspired by your posts. I was about to bite the bullet and just buy something online (the above blue polka-dotted pullover), but it is no longer available on Old Navy online (or I just couldn’t find it). Anyway…you are awesome and thanks again for all of the inspiration.
Real cute!
awww! I knew when I saw your sweater that it was from Old Navy! Their clothes are getting to be super cute and stylish! and they’re always cheap 🙂
also, i adore your pink pants!xoxo.Larissahttp://livingincolorstyle.blogspot.com
Love the combination of colors and the polka dots, this is such a fun casual outfit! The sweater looks just like the Madewell one, but I’m sure it’s much more of a deal!
this outfit makes me want spring!!! You’re gorgeous!
run-style-run.blogspot.com
Hot Pink pants and Polka Dots, these are a few of my favorite things.
HauteStandards
I absolutely love it! Bright pink + navy & white polka dots will never get old!
Emily
moda + medialunas
So so so cute. I think you trump a third grader any day. I could in everything but math. Together us “old” ladies could rule the world!
I am in love! This whole outfit is just genius. Well Done Kendi.
LOVE the dots on you!! PERFECT outfit my dear Kendy!!!! Elementary Mr. Watson!!!!!!
such a fun outfit, Kendi! love those polka dots!
-Melina
thecaffeinatedcloset.blogspot.com
This is such a whimsical and put-together outfit! I wish I was this well-dressed in third grade, haha! 🙂
I love the bright pant! I’ve been seeing a ton of bloggers wearing them lately, myself included. I’m also a big fan of polka dots Kendi. feel free to check out how I wore a pair of mint green pants 🙂
http://fashionablygeeked.blogspot.com/2012/01/minty-hearts.html
Love the pink pants! You wear them so well! 🙂
awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com
I love those pants, you rock them so well!
http://keepcalmandcarrylipstick.blogspot.com
Love this combo. I may have to go get that sweater ASAP.
polkadots and pink, you’ve stolen my heart:)
Great colour, I also have of these pants in pink, green, orange and black. I just
love them 🙂
To mee those pants have to be bright 🙂
I really like the way you’ve styled them.
with regards,
jenny
Hi! I am a girl, I am not a lesbian!!! But still, I just have to say one simple thing to you – I LOVE YOU. You are so funny!! I love your style to the core. You are awesome girl!! Just keep going!!
Love the evening spot polka dot blouse!
love your polka dot sweater and the bright bubble-gum color stunned me! 3d grade? may be, but still perfectly styled
LyoshaInside and Outside Blog
Too funny! Third graders are pretty cool, you know! 🙂
I love that polka dot sweater, it’s such a good pattern to have in your closet! And I have been wanting some bright red pants but you might have just convinced me that hot pink would be an awesome choice instead!
I live with a third grade girl and it’s funny, there is a big pink back lash among the 8 year old set. Pink pants are so second grade!!! Trend or not, there will be NO pink anywhere for my third grader. But for me? Now that’s a different story. I saw the rainbow of colorful pants at the H&M downtown and can’t wait to get a pair.
xoJamie
Nothing brightens my day like a polka dot.. Well, anything with polka dots 🙂
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Yea for polka dots! Although the super bright pants really add a little KAPOW to the ensemble.
Also yea for your confidence! I’m pretty sure I’m not brave enough to even attempt to pull off neon pink pants.
I love this post. Made me literally laugh out loud, and I can’t wait to pair a pastel pair of pants with polka dots!! Thanks for the inspiration and the trip down memory lane!
http://www.sweett.net
You always look so stylish Kendi 🙂
You make me seriously glad I bought that Old Navy sweater. Better than seeing it on the mannequin at the store 🙂
ok i may or may not be dressed exactly like you after being inspired by this post yesterday. well…it’s true i don’t own pink pants – but i did my best, kendi. i did my best.
This outfit reminds me of the movie “Grease” for some reason, which is a compliment I love that movie! Probably the pink with the polka dots, it has a 60’s vibe. Love it!
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This is adorable!
Regards, Whitley Adkins Hamlin
http://www.thequeencitystyle.com
Aww I love the pink with the polka dots, it’s 3rd grade chic 😉
xx
giraffelegs.com
I love that shirt. I wore mine yesterday. I never thought to pair it like this. thanks for the inspiration.
wonderful outfit!
I just discovered your blog and I think your style is very pretty. And I think the way you add the brands to the first picture is very nice and easy to view for the readers.
Best wishes,
xoxo
Anna
I absolutely Love your blog! you are so funny and adorable 😀 I’m in hopes that my blog can someday reach yours 😉
classystylishchic.blogspot.com
Seriously, I’m in loooove with polkadots these days.
-Meg
mysideispinker.blogspot.com
Found your blog recently and have been by a few times — this outfit is the first one that inspired me to comment. Love love love — and would love it more if you included a 3rd grade picture of yourself in something similar for verification purposes. 🙂
1) Third grade Stacey AND twenty-six (& 7/8ths) year old Stacey both wish that they had your sense of style. You’re the coolest, man.
2) My sister-in-law thought that Alaska was situated down by Hawaii, just like they show on maps.
3) Your hair looks so great and shiny!
nice outfit! 😉
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Polka dots and pink, can’t ever go wrong with that!
I seriously almost wore this exact same outfit yesterday! The pink & white polka for from old navy with my chambray underneath a d my bright blue skinny jeans! My husband affectionately referred to me as Punky Brewster!
Absolutely love third grade/adult outfit! You look amazing!
Oh my goodness, this outfit totally just made me remember my favorite 3rd grade outfit– a black short-jumper with primary colored polka dots and little plastic heart buttons. Which I wore with lace trimmed socks and patent leather Mary Janes, of course. Because I was a stylin’ third grader. I LOVED that thing. Thanks for the memory blast from the past 🙂 Now I want to dress like a third grader…
You look absolutely amazing here kendi! gorgeous color combination!
I love this bright pink!
The Life After
i love this color/print/texture combo!
xo
http://shanelesheek.blogspot.com/
i love ur outfit 🙂
http://fashionisable.blogspot.com/
http://fashionisable.blogspot.com/
Love the pink highlighter pants—adorable!
Love the entire outfit. Have these jeans and I am almost mad at myself for not getting them in other colors! You look adorable!
Haha you should write columns!
OHHHHHH LOVE!!!! Polka dots are A-MAZ-ING!!! Also quick question: Should I just give up on Better Off Wed? I swear that blog is so hilarious and I could definitely relate. I miss those post. =[
I completely love everything about this outfit! The navy and hot pink along with polka dots?! Love. Xx
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That look is soo adorable! x
modas-diva.blogspot.com
Love these colors together!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Hmm. This is making me re-think colored denim. Loving the color combo!
i LOVE that sweater! it’s so sweet! those jeans look fab on you too 🙂
I love it! I have that sweater in blue and pink. I couldn’t stop myself at one. It’s adorable, and you look adorable. Sometimes elementary outfits are the best.
I always know I look good when my 7 year old daughter says "mom, I love your outfit!" Hey, age is just a number right!? 🙂
~Heather
http://www.perpetuitystyle.blogspot.com
Saw this on Ruche, it was my favourite outfit out of the bloggers! Love that jumper with the pink trousers, the colourful trousers thing can be quite hard to pull off i find!
Soo I'm so dang glad you linked to this post today! All of my friends last year made fun of me because I called colored pencils, map pencils! Glad to know I'm not the only one 🙂