I don’t know if it’s this outfit, the sunshine or if the coffee shop switched my decaf iced coffee to caffeinated, but I am in a really good mood today. Maybe it’s because I juiced then ate a cookie for breakfast or because I did yoga to Nikki Minaj. It’s a delicate balance of healthy, really.
I’ve been trying to work half days for the last two months (doctor’s orders) but today I woke up feeling like I could conquer a full day. You don’t understand what a good feeling this is to have after months of not wanting to do anything but lay in bed and hide under the covers. Work is my favorite thing to do, outside of laying by the pool. One makes money, the other gives me a tan. Somedays I want a tan and other days I need to pay rent. It’s that delicate balance thing again.
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Top: Bloom
Skirt: Bloom
Wedges: J.Crew Factory
Tote: Madewell
Bracelet: c/o Wanderlust + Co.
104 Responses
1. Yes to this outfit. Love it. 2. Hurrah for wanting to go get that full day! I remember that feeling after months and months without it. Just in case you wake up tomorrow and only want to do a half day again, that is totes cool. Nobody says you have to bounce back all in one day. xo
One of my fav outfits i've seen you on your blog!!! Have a happy day!
Joyce
Sip-n-wear.blogspot.com
such a cute & fun outfit! love the crop top! x
dipped in yellow
This is one of fav summer looks! I love everything about it. Wish you weren't nearly sold out of that skirt! It's the perfect high-low.
Megan
budgetfashion101.blogspot.ca
You look gorgeous in these pictures!
glad you're feeling better! this outfit is super cute on you :).
oh my goodness this is perfection! ๐ caffeine'll do wonders for the day ๐
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You look fantastic, and you can tell that you feel it too! ๐
Oh man, I wish I could pull off the crop-top look. So cute!
Hannah
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You look amazing in this outfit! One of my favorites yet.
Gorgeous skirt and tote! You look beautiful!
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Love this!! And love that you felt like conquering the day. That really is SUCH a great feeling ๐
Lol life's all about balance! Glad to hear you're having a great day. ๐
Love this combo. The crop top can look juvenile but this skirt makes it work for grownups too. ๐
such an adorable outfit! that skirt is so cute!
Alice Barton โฅ TheMowWay
Love the patterns together ! Both pieces are so cute ! And its always nice to have a good mood day ! Keep it up ! xo
Madeline | Its a Mads Mads World
Oooh, do you do Blogilates?
What a cute, tasteful way to do a crop top! Love it ๐
Love the mixed prints…you look gorgeous!
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ooh tha top is cute!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
This is the first time I've ever liked a cropped top. I'm usually into long shirts that hide my elongated body but maybe I should embrace this "balance" thing you talk about and get a little crop top in my life.
I usually do not like crop tops, but you wear this one so well with the printed skirt!
Nikki Minaj and yoga? Definitely going to give this a try. Not too sure if I'll be able to hold a tree pose to Super Bass, but will try ๐
Ah this is such a cute, yet fierce outfit. I'm with the comment underneath… I never really like cropped tops, but loved this one! And it's okay, I do yoga to J. Timberlake and Kanye sometimes haha
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Yes! That is awesome… I've done Yoga to Pitbull…
Hope
hchdesigns.blogspot.com
love this outfit!!
You have given me a new hope to try cropped tops, since I've always stayed away from them!
cute! i never know how to style skirts so this is perfect! thanks!
Such a girly look, I love it! Glad to hear you are feeling better!
xoDonna
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You rock that crop top, Kendi! And yay for feeling like you can conquer the day – you can, you can!
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Is that like blog + lattes? Because then yes, yes I do. ๐
This top might be the perfect summer piece – I love the stripes, colors & cropped length!
Lovely outfit!
The top is super cute, the skirt as well! <3
Love this classy crop top look! So pretty & summery! I am glad you are having a good day today! You go girl ๐ Enjoy the day!
<3 Kastles
This look is VERY pretty in pink! Love it!
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LOL you really , really make me laugh….Love the outfit! I need to try the crop top myself…looks pretty cool they way you wear it!
Kendi this outfit is adorable! Very springy and comfortable. I really love that bag.
Leah Faye
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Hahaha! Me too, girl. Me, too.
It's an exercise channel on youtube. Cassey, the girl who does them, always plays pop music so when you said Nikki Minaj, it made me think of it!
Super cute summer look!! I always loving reading your commentaries! They make my day (^_^)
I love this outfit! You know what's up. And I'm so glad you're feeling better! <3
You look adorable! I haven't tried the crop top look, but you look fabulous! I'm so glad you're in a great mood and having a wonderful day!
this is one of the cutest outfits of yours! i LOVE it! glad that you are feeling great ๐
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I'm in love with this entire outfit. So effortless and so feminine.
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Crop tops are cute but people can look trashy in them really easily. You of course make it look ever so lady-like and classy! Love this.
So glad to hear you're doing better! Love the outfit and mix of prints! ๐
Lauren
Thebudgetingfashionista.blogspot.com
glad you are feeling better! love the skirt.
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Cute summer outfit ๐
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Love love this outfit,
How cute are you in this outfit! LOVE the skirt and love the crop top! I'm so happy that you were ready for a full day, good for you!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
So perfect for summertime. The colors, the prints, the cuts… you're gorgeous, as always! ๐
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oh this is the cutest outfit!!!!1
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I am happy you are feeling happy today ๐ I haven't been too sure about the whole crop top thing (since I am now 27 and not 18 anymore) BUT you make it look FAB! I may have to try it, thank you for the inspiration!
Congrats Kendi! That's great to hear! I've been wondering how you're doing recently
Good Kendi!!! I always read the blog but never comment I don't know why, but well here I am!! Nice to hear you're doing well and improving!! Kisses…
Fla.
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Love the stripe and florals together! So glad to hear you're feeling better ๐
xo, Ainslee
abeautifulheartblog.blogspot.com
So glad to hear you woke up feeling on top of the world! Love this stripes/floral combo. Definitely a great outfit for conquering the world!
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love this outfit
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Oh I love this outfit. Great to hear you're feeling better!
Just found your blog – absolutely love your style! Inspiring my sewing mojo to go make something striped and floral ๐
Wow. Could not agree more (re. Tanning and working!)
YOU LOOK marvelous…. and i am pretty sure that you CAN conquer the world.
Gah! SO. CUTE.
I love this pairing Kendi, you look adorable!
Love this outfit! Perfect print mixing!
xox
Jordan
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So glad to hear that you were feeling so well today! Also really glad to hear that you were trying to work half days over the last couple of months. You need it! And on another note, you look adorable as usual.
I think this is one of my favourite outfits on you – still the beautiful simplicity of Kendi outfit but pushing some boundaries with the crop top trend. So glad to hear you're at full day capacity – x
I love the pattern mixing and the easy shape, it's really pretty!
Kristina does the Internets
Yay! I'm glad for you feeling so well.
Loving this skirt!
Shannon
http://GBOfashion.com
Such a cute summery outfit! Love it!
super adorable outfit!!!!
Glad that you had a good day Kendi! You are looking chipper in your outfit too! I liked that you paired your cropped top with a loose fitting skirt so that is just the perfect balance.
Alice
http://www.happinessmidlife.com
So glad to hear you're feeling more like yourself and the outfit shows! Looks so cheerful!
love it all! happy!
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Yayyy! Balance! Great pattern mixing. I usually don't like pattern mixing too….so you won me over this time.
I'm glad you're feeling good and looking good ๐ Love the cropped top with the high waist skirt. They work so well together!
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Glad you're feeling great! ๐ Hope you did the full day ๐
Really like the cropped top with the high-waisted skirt. it's such a pretty print ๐
Away From The Blue
Love this! You look great!
wish u all the best ๐ you look great! babsdailyinspirations.com
LOVE! Beautiful color, effortless shapes, you look marvelous! Maybe the balance on the outside is matching the one on the inside and that's what is so special!
This look is so fun- so effortless and cali-cute! I love that you can pull off pretty much any look!
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I'm new to your blog and have to say that I'm LOVING everything you put on. If only I could buy it all up! Glad you are feeling good {love those days when things seem to be falling into place} and can't wait to read more.
Wonderful colors <3
Love the outfit but also LOVE the hair! Everything looks so easy and summery. Fabulous.
Also, when I need a little perspective in my life, I watch this TED talk. Pretty interesting stuff that maybe you'd enjoy: http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html?source=facebook#.Uckbg3Sivul.facebook
Stripes & Floral is the BEST go-to print mix! I love it Kendi… soft and flowing!
xo,
Danielle
http://www.envisionpretty.blogspot.com
I've been loyally following your blog for quite some time and this is my first comment! I wanted to say thank you for your fabulous posts…the outfits, the perspective, the humor…they all brighten my day. I look forward to receiving the email in my inbox. Keep up the amazing work and know that you are so appreciated!
Glad your mood and energy is improving. It would be so cool to earn money while getting a tan. Beautiful top so light and airy.
This outfit is so summery, breezy, and just gorgeous! Looks like a beautiful day for you, too. ๐ Love the mixed prints!
Agreed! So glad you are feeling better Kendi and that life is looking up for you! That's the beauty of summer I think–long sunny days (and a tan) help you feel better!
P.S. I'm usually not a fan of mixing prints but this works on you!
The shoes are fabulous! I've noticed you've worn them a couple times…so clearly they're worth the money! SUCH a good investment! Neutrals go with anything, so I'm not surprised. They look amazing in every outfit. Good find! http://www.StingyStyle.net
Glad to hear things are looking up! Love that skirt…normally I'm scared of tulip cuts, but this is adorable ๐
Kristin
http://www.dressedandfed.com
That is awesome, Kendi! I'm so happy to hear that you felt this way today. I know what that dark cloud feels like and it is so good feel our soul turn the corner. You look absolutely gorgeous in these pictures too.
You are such an inspiration in style and in life.
Thanks for being you!
XO,Gina
http://classyeverafter.blogspot.com
That's probably the cutest crop top I've ever seen. Sometimes you just need a cookie for breakfast! But juicing sounds delicious!
This is the only cropped top I have ever liked! Gorgeous outfit!
xx
Kayla
Eat Play Dress
I think I need that top in my lifeโgreat look!
Colour Me Classic
Uh, you look absolutely gorgeous!! And hot dang I love this outfit!
Thank you for wearing splashes of teal. I also noticed the teal earrings in your previous post. This means a lot! Thank you.
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: ) That's great to hear. And yet again, another cute outfit. Florals + stripes are my favorite patterns to mix!
Flounces & Hubbub
Love the subtle print mixing in this outfit! I just posted a "How-to" video on my blog about pattern mixing. One of my pointers was "Mix bigger prints with smaller prints" clearly your'e a master ๐
xo, elle | Living in
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This is the first time I've ever liked the look of a cropped top. Thank you for inspiring me to be more open to new ideas.
I have this same skirt and never thought of pairing it with stripes…LOVE this!
xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
You look so adorable! I really love the floral + stripes combo! So great! And, glad to hear that you are having a great day!
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
Love it!!
Un abrazo,
Meli
In Love Blog
Cannot get over how perfect this outfit and that picture of you looking straight at the camera are!
You pretty, clever girl! ๐
i am dying DYING over the 3rd photo. is your eyebrow cocked? so much sass. ps. you'll have to get a different photog while you're in TX. i'm stealing B.