{Tank: Target | Skirt: Bloom (old) | Wedges: Similar | Bag: c/o Jenny N. | Necklace: c/o Ily Couture}
When I first started blogging, I remember hearing the comment of “your style is so simple.” At first this frustrated me, probably because I heard it in a negative way, not necessarily in the way it was meant. Simple in my mind seemed lame; not exciting or mind blowing or life-changing. But over the years I’ve thought about it and really, that statement is very true — my style is simple. I like simple pieces, I’m drawn to easy styles and outfits that are easy to put together and pull off. I’ve fought this nature many times, thinking that simple can’t be right — there has to be a way to complicate this outfit a little bit more.
Today was one of those days and of course it happens on the day I’m running late. I stand in front of my closet and ask “should I add [insert a plethora of accessory options here] to this outfit?” My closet rarely answers me, by the way. Sometimes I trip over a shoe or a purse falls and hits me in the face, but never does it answer. But as time ran out, the more I realized that maybe simple was just fine. A belt would add fuss; a scarf can be saved for another outfit when it cools down; different shoes would be nice but these are the ones I’ve got. I guess my closet answered me after all: simple it is.
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simple but chic and put together! love this look and i like the white on white with the necklace & top.
great photos, great post!
alissa b
http://alissab.us
Love it. And your hair looks fabulous. xoxo
Love your style! Cute skirt, where is it from?
that skirt is so beautiful!
i love it!
http://www.roothless-xo.blogspot.ca
Love the skirt — may I ask where it's from? 🙂
My personal style is pretty simple as well. As hard as I try to be elaborate I go back to my simple ways. I like to think of it more as a classic look, so I can look back later and not hate everything that I wore.
Oh it's from Bloom. I forgot my little arrows today, didn't I? It's old, but I'm trying to find a similar one in the web. 🙂
That's such a good point. I feel like i keep the more simpler pieces in my wardrobe for a longer amount of time, too. Maybe we are on to something here. 😉
I love this post! Simple will always be classy, and this skirt is beautiful on you.
Kate
Something Ivory
Love the brightness of the skirt and against the white it just makes it pop more.Very pretty. -Heidi http://fabricandfrosting.blogspot.no/
This skirt is so wonderful! I love how you accessorize all of your outfits!
http://www.chevrontochiffon.com 🙂
Oh me, oh my. I love this. I think it is just enough, rather than simple.
Where is the skirt from my dear?
Great skirt and bag! You look very pretty!
http://lartoffasion.blogspot.com
I love the cut of your skirt, it's wonderful! Xo
It is simple in the best way possible. Love the effortlessly pulled together vibe 🙂
I certainly don't think simple equals boring. This looks great! I love tulip skirts…this blue color is gorgeous.
Kristin
http://www.dressedandfed.com
I think that is why I love your style so much! It's just effortless and so chic! Love it!
Your hair looks amazing today!
gorgeous! i love that skirt.
http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com
you are darling.
http://www.bentica-lyons.blogspot.com
Simple and fabulous.
I think the simplicity of your style is what makes it feel so accessible, at least to me! Your style is the best part of simple: statement-making simple. May sound like an oxymoron, but I think it's true.
Also, I am in love with that chevron cuff; may I ask where it's from?
~C
http://ohshedabbles.com
Simple is good. I always feel strange when I try too hard or try a trend too much. Simple is always good but always able to be your own at the same time.
xoxo Jessica
http://www.mystylevita.com
Simple is great! You always look fabulous!
http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
Simple doesn't mean boring, that's for sure! That cuff, the cut of the skirt, your chunky sandals, all VERY visually interesting pieces. I love your style 🙂
Target, if I'm not mistaken.
Simple = effortless and classic in my opinion! Love the color of your skirt, and your hair looks particularly fab today!
http://www.lindenslook.com/
simple in a GOOD way! Where is that adorable skirt from!
http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/
Simple is definitely not the same thing as boring. Think about it…in school did you ever say, "Ugh, I hate math class. It's so simple." No. It was boring but probably not simple. Would you ever say "I might fall asleep from simpledom?" No, because simpledom is not a word. Point is, you do simple style better than anyone else I know of, and we wouldn't all be stalking your outfits if they were boring!
Sarah's Real Life
Love the white on white.
Oops. She said Bloom below haha. But there's a similar one at Target 🙂
Simple is stunning!! I am drooling over that skirt… and that archive bag has been calling my name for some time now. It looks great with that outfit!
Your style is simple and beautiful! You are gorgeoussss man this outfit is so pretty. Thanks for the reminder that simple can be really pretty!
perfectly priya
Haha I love that. Very true, my friend. I'll remember that.
Also, is it weird that I loved math class? English bored the hell out of me, but math — I loved me some equations.
There's a similar one at Target?! Why is Target so good….
Love this outfit! Simple can be so gorgeous and if ever I've thought simple about an outfit you've posted, it's always been synonymous with stunning in my mind. I think simple, when done right, shows appropriate restraint and understanding of true style. In my opinion, you're a poster girl for simple done Oh So Right!
I love the outfit. So cute!!
Simple is beautiful! I would also describe your style as colorful! 🙂
You have great "simple" style! And you have a few thousand readers who would agree!
Lighten up girl! What's with the boohoo rut?? You're gorgeous, you seem to live a really happy, really lucky life with a man who loves the shit out of you. Smile!
I never would have thought to pair a white tank with a white necklace. But really, it is SO perfect. And simple.
I'm a simple stayed girl myself! Simple is classy:)
Absolutley in love with this style of skirt 🙂 You look gorgeous!!
xx Emily
http://outintosparks.blogspot.ca
Love the bracelets! Where are they from?
I've always thought your style was accessible and I guess in a way that means it's a bit simple – simple to recreate, simple to aspire to, etc. All good things if you ask me!
Super cute!!! I love simple yet classy looks 🙂
-Stephanie
@LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com
Love this "simple" outfit. The white shirt with the white necklace is really pretty.
~Jessica
http://www.jeansandateacup.blogspot.com
i LOVE this. i think, yes, it is simple, but oh so gorgeous.
i think simple is always the best, you can never go wrong with it … you look just beautiful!! love that color of blue with the white!!
Jess
JESS CAUSE BLOG
you always look so pretty!!
kisses from Milan
http://sienastyle.blogspot.it/
Honestly I think there is so much beauty in simplicity and this skirt would simply not look as good if you had as much going on Kendi!
adoredlife.blogspot.com
simple but feasible which is so appreciated in a style blog (fashion blog? is there a difference?)
keep in keepin on, Kendi. You're the best of allllll the rest.
I love your simple style! It makes me feel like I'm not the lamest of the lame when it comes to fashion, because if Kendie keeps it simple then so can I! 🙂
Simple is beautiful. I love simple style as well. Simple or not, I find your style inspiring and you always look amazing!
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/
I love the look of your white-on-white necklace and tank choice. I'm taking notes 😉
http://www.thehappyshopaholic.com
I like that your style is easy to translate into my own outfits, though simple they're very chic and I feel great in ensembles that derived from something that you posted.
xoxo,
Genie
http://www.uniqueandchicstyle.blogspot.com
i'm glad you left this simple! it's so clean and fresh! oh and i finally got some fun wedges that are very similar to yours! love!
i LOVE your simple style!!! so many fashion bloggers just wear so much its sometimes hard to discern what is what that they have on!! you wear statement pieces and i love that. 🙂 just be you, kendi!! cuz you ARE my top fashion icon. 🙂
love,
manda
http://meandjesus-amanda.blogspot.com
I absolutely adore the skirt! It's such a great color, shape & length! And the white on white w/the top & necklace is absolutely perfect!
http://www.thriftylittlepretties.blogspot.com
YOu are so cute! That is why my blog is called Easy Outfits by Pip, because I like simple, and feel style should not always be complicated and always over the top! I love simplicity in everything, with the rare exception of something mind-blowing to spice things up every now and again!!! I love your skirt by the way! The cut is perfect! xx Pip
http://easyoutfitsbypip.blogspot.com
Kendi, you're gorgeous (YOU YOURSELF) and so is your "simple" style. I think I speak for many of your followers when I say we like you for YOU! Keep at it (but only if you REALLY want to, beautiful!)! I always look forward to peeking into your life on here. All the bits you share–ups, downs, funsies, quirkies…love it all! p.s. loving white on white up top. also…i LLOVE your style because I can actually imitate it without looking ridiculous! bonus!
p.s. i forgot to say how much i LOOOVE your skirt, and how badly i wanna get one!! tulip skirts just scream 'FEMININE!!' 🙂
I'm a simple kinda girl (not simple-minded, just simple) I love how classic the white on white here looks. So chic! xx
your style is simple, but i love it! xxx
tresclaire.blogspot.com
I often think that simple outfits are the most chic…and that is certainly the case here – the draping and color of that skirt are fantastic! 🙂
simple is why I pin your outfits more than anyone else's. I can easily recreate your outfits with any budget and usually with items I already have. The best part is that I know that I'll look almost as good as you do. Which is always very well dressed!
I love simple. Simple is realistic for the every day girl. You look beautiful and chic. Your hair is looking super fab today too!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
oh, but I think this look is stunningly simple..I love it. (and I have an almost identical skirt, so I'll likely be copying you! 🙂
you didn't label the first photo :O is this a new thing? xx
http://daydreamfrenzy.blogspot.com/
There's a lot to be said for a classically simple outfit. This is a really nice, comfortable looking one 🙂
http://hopefaithandblessings.blogspot.com/
Love this as I actually have a navy blue skirt that is so similar to this! Pinning now 🙂
I feel the same way about my closet! Glad to know I am not alone 🙂
Love your hair today!
Love your skirt! Sometimes simple is just perfect 🙂
I love simple outfits! An outfit with a lot of accessoiries might look more interesting on a blog, but I personally feel more comfortable in simpler outfits!
my sentiments exactly.
Simple is great! I love ur style!!
Joyce@sip-n-wear.blogspot.com
I love this outfit! Simple is beautiful and classic, and this skirt is gorgeous!
AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au
I definitely agree. Classic and simple pieces are what I turn to the vast majority of the time.
I'm just amazed that you already had the main pieces put together at the time you were running late! Running late and you grab THAT pretty outfit! When I am running late it goes like this "Uggh! I'm late. Where is that ugly dress that I just throw on and no one at work cares, bc at least it is a dress!" I should just burn that dress.
I love your style because it's so attainable. You always look so gorgeous.
cool necklace, and love it on the white tee. Gives it some texture! So pretty!
Erica xxoo
http://www.ericabelliocreations.blogspot.com
I must get a necklace like that! You are just darling… I love the skirt, it's so flattering on you.
nothing but a pigeon
White looks amazing on you! Perfect for late summer.
Simple. Don't ever over think it.
xx!
There's nothing wrong with being simple. There will always be people who want to layer themselves with accessories and statement pieces, and there will be those who can put on a T-shirt and a pair of blue jeans and be done with it. Either way, it is still fashion, and you should never aim to please anybody but yourself. 🙂
I'm glad you don't take offense to the simple thing anymore. That has always been my favorite thing about your style – it's easy for anyone to pull off with the right pieces from their own closet. Plus you shop at totally accessible places. I love me some vintage-wearing bloggers, but I'm so NOT into vintage/thrifting that it's hard to get inspiration from them. But I always know I can check you out & it's not something too crazy or unwearable.
AND…I'm wearing the exact same Target tank today. Twinsies! :o)
your simple is simply darling. don't go changin' kid! =)
I love this outfit post. I have a skirt almost identical to this but purchased mine from Forever 21 and the best way to wear it is by keeping it simple.
Here's my post for the similar skirt: http://lisastyleseveryday.blogspot.com/2012/08/blue-tulip.html
Simple looks good on you. 🙂
I do the same thing. Simple is fantastic.
http://stylishsass.blogspot.com
It may be simple, Kendi, but it's beautiful!
Gorgeous gorgeous!! Love how the white necklace works with the white top.
Love the draping of that skirt 🙂
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
I love simple! And honestly, I think it's a greater feat to make a "simple" outfit achieve as much as or more than a "complicated" outfit.
Melanie
Style to Stage
So I was my local news here in little Rhode Island and they were telling us about the new updates for Pinterest. And there you were! Smack dab in the middle of the Pinterest page on tv!! I thought it was pretty cool 🙂
Kendi, I love this look on you! This is totally your signature style; simple and classic but with a twist. Seriously love it.
Raj
Pink Chai Style
Love this outfit! Your style IS simple; in that you don't need much to look incredibly stylish – that's quite a skill 🙂
Life etc
I love simple and this one look jusst right and to be hones enough… it doesn't need anything else!
Monica from Fashion Koketi
I do love your style and the reason why I'm drawn to your blog and your style is not just the simplicity, but the fact that you choose pieces that I could find anywhere. I have a white tank, a white necklace, and instead of a blue midi skirt mine is green. I'm not able to do that on many other blogs where bloggers use very particular articles of clothing.
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com
That skirt is great! Sometimes simple is best.
Catehttp://flirtnwithfashion.blogspot.com/
If you ever get tired of carrying around that purse, I'll send you my address. 🙂 I can give it a really good second home. I'll take excellent care of it, I promise!
i feel the same way! especially with all of the arm parties going on these days, i feel like i need to accessorize to the max in order to stay current; when in reality, i should accessorize when i want to, when i think it feels right. thanks for the reminder 🙂
xo julesinflats.com
Love the blue skirt.. You look polished. Xo-Jewel
mspchic.blogspot.com
Less is more sometimes!
x's & o's
Anacristina
laughsandicecream.blogspot.com
Simple is always the best. Unfortunately, I tend to go too far with that (read: I wear stretchy pants/shorts way too often). I need to try your chic way.
Where are your little arrows on your photo that tell where everything is from?
Kendi, I enjoy your blog and get so much inspiration from it. You're my color consultant because you have such a good eye for mixing colors. I really like the white necklace dressing up the white shirt.
– Brittany
http://loislanelifestyle.blogspot.com/
I adore your style, it's super inspirational. I think "simple" is a huge compliment, you pull everything off so effortlessly!
Sarah
smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca
You make it look so easy!! Well done!! 🙂 http://katejones.me
Simple and classy, the perfect combo. Plus, there is nothing simple about the fun colour of your skirt 🙂
xo K
http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com
Love your style!! It is so timeless!!
The royal blue skirt is right up my alley! I think that it is my favorite piece out of this outfit!
everythingprettyandmore.blogspot.com
I love all components of this outfit. The blue is awesome. Mi need a skirt like this. That necklace is great. Very versatile.
I love this outfit. It has to be my favorite. Ah, that skirt!
I'm glad you kept it minimal here: the vibrant blue skirt should get all the attention!
-Erin-
http://onetwosummer.blogspot.com/
What a great skirt! Simple is better, for sure. 🙂
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
I adore your new blog layout! Simple in a very, very positive way 🙂
x Hilary
The updated look on your blog looks great. As always I adore your looks especially this cobalt blue skirt.
Nothing wrong with some simplicity!
i've been following your blog for years now, and one of the reasons why your blog is my favourite is because i was able to relate to the way you dressed. i love simplicity myself and therefore love your style!
love that cobalt blue skirt!
http://www.counttofour.com
I sometimes have the same issue. But I do wish my closet would throw your skirt at me!
http://fashoinablygeeked.blogspot.coom
I totally know that feeling, but then I tell myself. I'm not a complicated person so why should my clothing be!? Simple or not, you look great! 🙂
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
I think simple is why so many of us keep coming back.
Beautiful colour skirt and I love the style too.
X x
Your simple is excellent. I never thought of your style that way but now I see it and I love it. I need to stop buying "statement pieces" I can't pair with anything.
http://buttonspockets.blogspot.com
Loving your skirt!
Amy
Leopard and Lillies
Yes! I love what you wrote. I feel the exact same way about my style! Minimal fuss if possible. That's why I love your blog so much. Gorgeous yet relatable but still not really skipping on the spice. I've been a long time lurker for years (totally not creepy at all, right? hahaha) but today I just want you to know, hands down and without a doubt your blog is my favorite fashion blog to follow 🙂
you didnt draw little outfit arrows here! just something random i noticed..
but anyways, i think this is one of my favorite outfits ive seen on your blog!
Miyan
http://www.miyanbenita.com
Simple and elegant,all that I love
Kisses from France
When glancing at the first picture I thought what a beautiful outfit, then when I scrolled down to the 2nd picture, I thought oh my gosh the skirt has pockets…I love it even more…With my petite size though I would prefer the skirt to be shorter. 🙂
The simplicity is what makes your style/blog so wonderful!! I feel like I can look at what you wear and find a way to pull it off myself without investing in 900 different accessories and pieces. So inspirational! You make everything look effortless.
i own essentially every piece in this outfit. consider me inspired.
Love the white on white! The skirt is great too!!
Amazing! Even your simple outfit is absolutely beautiful.
http://summerxskin.com
http://www.summerxskin.com/2012/08/liebster-award-tag-and-jumpsuit.html
LOVE this outfit, the white necklace with the white shirt is so unexpected and perfect 🙂
Love this so much! This is why I follow you! White on white is such a great idea. Keep doing what your doing…its amazing and makes me happy everyday!
Simple is always fine with me too! I don't like feeling fussy…if I put on too much, I always end up adjusting straps and sleeves and whatnot all day.
I don't think simple is the right word… chic, maybe. Other bloggers try so hard to be "interesting" sometimes, when what's really beautiful is just a chic, simple outfit. I LOVE your style and the white-on-white. This outfit is so lovely! Keep on being you! 🙂
I love your style because it is simple. It seems so much more natural. I often feel that some fashion bloggers simply throw on extras for a photo shoot and then revert to simpler outfits. Your outfits are simply beautiful. They look natural and chic, not forced. You should certainly take simple as a compliment. We all must love what you're doing to keep coming back! 🙂
http://livefreeandfashionable.wordpress.com
Simple's the best – too many accessories can sometimes look too busy. This outfit has the perfect amount of accessories!
http://perpetuallycaroline.blogspot.com
I have a similar style skirt on in my blog post today! Love the faux wrap in the front and of course your bubble necklace. I also have those shoes and they are the BEST. So comfy! Love this look on you!
xx,
Abby
http://www.abbyisalldolledup.wordpress.com
So true! As a blogger I always feel like I need to amp up my outfits (because a lot of bloggers do), but then I think all the ampping would make me uncomfortable.
I feel like we are style brain twins in this post. I am drawn to simple pieces as well, and although I admire and am inspired by those who can make an array of crazy pieces look chic, I don't translate that well into my own daily looks. Less is more, and especially in this post's outfit. I love it. Well played.
I totally agree! Sometimes it is the negative space that makes the art really beautiful. In other words, less really CAN be more! One last one -paraphrasing CoCo Chanel – when accessorizing, take the last thing off. Great look – I love the blue and crisp white!
Zahra
http://www.lovezahra.com
Kendi, I love the simplicity of your outfits, and I think that's why your blog is so inspiring for the rest of us! You make dressing up look EASY. And in the end, isn't that what we all want? You just always manage to look effortlessly stunning.
Simple is the best part of your blog. It makes your style very accessible and not intimidating. I love some other fashion bloggers, but their styles are intimidating! Your blog makes me feel like I can be fashionable!
Love your simple style! I love fashion blogs but sometimes I look and think, I could not wear this feather skirt and 20 bangles with 6 necklaces in my everyday life. When I look at yours, I'm like yes I could go to work in this outfit and not be the crazy girl.
Where are the bracelets from (particularly the cuff)? I'm in love!
found your site somehow, from i don't know where.. but, i've been obsessed ever since. {not in a creepy, stalkerish way.. just, i think you're way cool kind of way}. love your style and sarcasm! this is a happy place to visit~
The white on white is too chic : ) Loving that shade of blue too! xx
http://www.kellymarket.com
l just love the all white necklace on the white tank- its really actually quite original- I'm stealing it! 🙂 thanks girl!
http://slidingdrawersblog.blogspot.com/
Great outfit! I love it just the way it is!
-Allyssa
http://www.clothedwithstrengthanddignity.com
I'm in love with your skirt! I'm sorry Bloom doesn't have it anymore 🙁
Simple is good… Simple is beautiful!
happymedley.blogspot.com
Love it! Simple can be cute, and your outfit is definitely simple and cute! (:
-theresa
collaredblouse.blogspot.com
Such a cute look! Simple is chic! Love your tulip skirt!
xx
Giovanna
http://www.oliveandanarrow.com
I am personally a huge fan of simple. Especially in the summer, I mean really there's only so much you can do when it's 100 degrees. Your outfits definitely inspire me to just dress how I feel comfortable and in the trends I like. Your blog is wonderful and hilarious!
–Renee, Wild Roses fashion blog
I love simple! I think this is why I love your blog so much because it can fit into everyday life and is do-able for me who is a mom and doesn't want to "lose" herself but not be over done either. Bottom line is – your style is awesome!
I know what you mean about not liking the comments on "your style is simple." At first I didn't like it either but I've realized that is kind of my style and I like that. It's …wait for it….simple! hehe 🙂
Simple and chic 🙂 Love it! That skirt is amazing too!
http://www.natinlove.com
I'd say your beautiful style is uncomplicated over simple. Either way – I love it & your blog 🙂
Cute hair.
I love the white neckless on the white tank… now that is a fabulous idea I am pretty sure I would have never thought of! I just found your blog and I love your style just the way it is. I have learned, most of the time, less is more! xoxo
The second photo in this post might be the best yet! I've read your blog for years but this one stopped me in my tracks! So pretty, so simple (in a good way).
I too would love to know where the cuffs are from.
Awww… simple can also be lovely! Your outfit is adorable and that skirt in that beautiful color and design is all what you need to make everything stand out! Your outfits are always inspiring so, your style is already awesome as it is!
Jenny
http://www.jensoutfitjournal.com
simple is so right!
work-it-blog.blogspot.com
i have that conversation with my closet everyday. i even tried to just wear jeans and a t-shirt today and had to put a necklace on. i try to over complicate outfits because then it shows i tried or something? anyway, you look lovely in this simply elegant outfit. i'll try to embrace the simple, even if it hurts. haha.
Um, it looks like the front of the shoes are really worn.
Thank you for this post! I always think I have a simple style and I'm always trying to add "more" to an outfit. But simple IS okay.
– k
http://www.boardwalksandboulevards.com/
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