Friends — thank you for answering all of life’s greatest questions for me. I will take all of your suggestions, put them in a hat and draw one for each question. I’ll let you know the outcome.
I felt very Stevie Nicks today. With my loose dress and long cardigan, side braid. I even smoked a few cigarettes and hummed “Landslide” all day. Bryan said he didn’t get the Stevie Nicks reference. I looked more like crazy art teacher. (Yes, but the cool art teacher who smokes with her kids and gives them all A’s, right?) Anyways, I got these new flower tights a few weekends back at Anthropologie. I got some other ones on sale and threw these in before the husband could see that they weren’t on sale. Sneaky huh? And that’s what makes a successful marriage, my friends — secrets. Secrets and lies, especially when it comes to money. What daddy doesn’t know can’t hurt him.
Anyways, back to feeling good about myself today. Well until someone told me my tights were “funny.” To which I replied, “Yes, hilarious aren’t they? They’re headlining at the comedy club this weekend, you should go check them out.” Of course, before I gave my sarcastic remark I checked to see which tights I was wearing. I wasn’t wearing my Dilbert themed tights, so I still don’t know what’s so funny about flowers.
Weekend plans, anyone? Husband and I will be going on a road trip to see some friends. Only packing a bag and 8 hours of work are standing between me and my fun weekend. Can not wait.
(Oh and if you are wondering, this isn’t our house. It’s abandoned as far as we know so we decided to take some pictures in front of it. In fact when we first moved here, Bryan blindfolded me and told me that he had a surprise for me. He stood me in front of it and said, “I bought you this house.” I was so surprised/ecstatic/elated — until he took off my blindfold. Needless to say, he didn’t get a birthday present that year.)
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you make me laugh. and your outfit is totally cute and your tights are not funny, they're freakin' awesome.
I have to agree, I don't get why flower tights would get a reaction like that. Love your remark, with the right amount of snark! (rhyme! oh I'm lame)
And I bet you get this a lot, but I love how you label your outfit, it's so unique! I also like arrows. 🙂
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lovely! I love those tights! 🙂
lovelove, M.
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Lol… you crack me up! I love this look.. and I definitely pick up the Stevie Nicks vibe! 🙂
Very pretty owl ! 🙂
you are so darling! Love the egg plant color!
I wish you were coming to visit us.
oh i really like your tights! ive been looking for some like those, but im pretty sure anything from anthro is out of my price range! haha, great comeback, too, i wish i could think on my feet like that!
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I love this look! I've stalked that sweater online forever, hopefully I can find it on eBay!
this look is perfectly adorable! what's wrong with some people?? those tights are soo pretty!
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i love this look, the purple cardigan is cute
I was in love with this look from the tiny thumbnail in my reader. In full size it is amazing! You are cracking me up this morning. You're lucky though, my man would bring me to that house in all seriousness. Just the other day he sent me pictures of land he wants to buy with the comment- there's a collapsing barn that we could have fun destroying!
I nearly spit out my OJ when you said "secrets and lies" make for a successful marriage. Confession…I have a bag of thrifted clothes in my friends trunk right as I type this. How could something so wrong, feel so right?
You are excellent and hilarious. And you make me want to wear boots all the time, which is impractical in Australia. Thanks for that!
You are too funny! I like those floral tights … they look so good with those boots.
Those "funny" tights make the the outfit. Oh and the hair braid doesn't hurt either.
what's wrong with that person? those are the greatest tights ever. i almost bought them, but then i found grey ones with a design on them and figured i shouldn't buy two pairs of tights not on sale.
Secrets and lies truly are the foundation of a lasting marriage. You should write a book, kitten. 😉
What is UP with all the comments on your tights? Clearly, your peers need to take Tights Appreciation 101. These are glorious, and that should be obvious.
I live in a small Texas town, too. I am not surprised to hear someone describe your adroable tights as "funny" after all the comments I've received from local town-folk about fashionable things like dark fingernail polish and tall boots. Consider it a victory.
Hi Kendi! I think you are pretty and great, I hope that doesn't come off as too weird but I just wanted to let you know I adore your style!
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ok…so you are really cracking me up today! you are rockin' the braid (alexander wang style and stevie nicks, too…haha) and the adorable owl necklace!!! where did you get it?? i have a fascination with owls…
i love your outfit! (even the tights)
Suzanne
You're on fire today! Love it
ha! even if your tights aren't terribly funny, you certainly are! i absolutely love everything about this look (esp the tights)… the colors are great!
you're funny lady.
love the tights…some people just don't get it.
I love this combo! And your anecdotes always keep me laughing. I once had a coworker tell me that wearing white pants was brave, what does that even mean? haha. The joys of working with the less than style conscious.
I love what you are doing, keep it up!
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huge fan of the side braid! 🙂 cute outfit!!
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pretty tights!
Weekend plans are work work work and pack for vacation. And then I'm outtie!
your outfit is so cute, i'm in love with your hilarious tights.
i'm new to your blog and this post alone made me laugh out loud about three times. i'll definitely be coming back for more. thanks for brightening my gloomy, overcast day.
I've never understood why people insist on making ridiculous comments about stuff, unless of course by "funny" they meant "awesome" because that's what they are.
I love the whole outfit, it chic but still looks super comfy!
Your snarky comment about the tights is hysterical. Did you actually say that to your coworker or just wish that you had? If you did say it, I applaud your boldness!
I always sneak sushi into our grocery cart like you did with the non-sale tights… my husband thinks we have a magical sushi dispenser in our fridge.
gotta love a stevie nicks moment! your outfits have been killing it all week. I just found your blog a while ago (can't remember if I've left a comment yet) but it's been super inspiring. we shop at the same places so it's fun to see how someone else puts together the same kind of pieces.
Simple but perfect, and those "funny" tights are the perfect addition!
after i saw these pictures i'm more and more convinced that i need brown boots… if you get bored with yours, you can always send them over to me!
xoxo, Prefecta
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The tights are pretty! You are so damn funny, lady. Love the sidebraid. I wish my hair was long enough for that 🙁
Hahaha! I can't handle you! And I love every single thing about this outfit, per always. Those tights are SO perfect.. and the necklace.. and well, everything!
i really love your tights, and the grey/purple combo!
it's been super inspiring. we shop at the same places so it's fun to see how someone else puts together the same kind of pieces.
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ha!
found your bloggyblog recently and have been very inspired to grow my bangs out all sweepy-like for the summer. and think before putting on clothes in the morning.
anyway, one day i was wearing my favorite gray (embossed w/ a seemingly snakeskin-inspired pattern) tights at work and my work bff stared at my legs for a LONG time and then told me my tights "scared" her. i feel your pain.
hmmm
wow