My whole outfit cost like $2. Plus $28. But still — that’s cheap, right? Thanks to my mother, who hemmed the dress for free and to my husband who stole my — I’m kidding. The only thing he stole was my heart. Wink, wink.
So if you are new here, I need to make you aware of two rules for Kendi Everyday readers. Rule 1: You have to be fluent in sarcasm. Rule 2: You have to like what I wear so much that you don’t mind seeing me in it more than once. And by more than once I mean that I repeat many things. I wore this dress earlier in the summer and I plan on wearing it again. If this is a problem, then we must part ways. If you’re cool with this, I’ll see you in the fall. Well actually, tomorrow. See you tomorrow.
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That is such a gorgeous colour on you! I love the dress and how you wore it with tan accesories.
Haha – I'm totally ok with those rules Kendi. For a little while the only shoes my readers saw were my JC boots, because they nearly needed surgical removal. I like seeing items remixed!
X
Hi Kendi….Im new here…and I have a fabulous sense of humor!!
Love your blue dress, the pattern is so pretty…and those shoes…hard to believe they came from Target!! Ill have to check out Target more often:)
You are gorgeous…..and look fabulous as always:)
Statements in Fashion
this dress is fantastic!!
i really need to check out targets shoe department 😉
I'm so jealous of your awesome thrifted dress. I honestly thought it was a cool Anthro piece or something!
You look fantastic! A change of belt and shoes can really make a dress look different. Either that or you have had so many outfits, I can't remember what you wore. 🙂
Just Better Together
this is why i love you, kendi.
i'm so happy not to see every single post riddled with c/o's. i love bloggers who accept/review the occasional garment, but don't have a closet full of sponsored items. its just not realistic to have a personal style blog when your style is whatever is free. sorry. i've had that on my mind.
in other words, it's expected that garments will show up several times since most people can't run out and buy new clothes everyday. chances are, if you can, you're rich and not blogging 😉
looking forward to seeing your lovely face and this dress many times in the future!
what?? you totally missed the date today – 08 09 10!! I so thought you would be all over that! haha
when my boss figured it out today he went around and told everybody – he thought he was so clever.
Oh my gosh, I love sarcasm and wearing things multiple times. I think we're soul mates. (Except for the whole you being married and a girl thing.)
There is a very Mary Louise Parker/ Nancy Botwin vibe in the outfit and set of pictures!
Love it!
Love it! I don't remember it the first time or I missed it, but wow what a steal!
I love the sarcasm. And those clogs. Must find me a pair of those stat!
Michelle
PinQue Blog
Love the dress! Super cute print!
Colorfulmess.blogspot.com
I love this! The blue with the tan is beautiful!
Sometimes I'm afraid I offend people with my sarcasm on my blog too. Oh, well.
CLOTHED MUCH, a modest fashion blog
That dress is a gorgeous color on you.
I love your style of writing..so fresh and natural. I love your cute name (kendi). I love your style sense, but most of all I want your closet. That wasn't too much, was it?!
ps. are those Target shoes comfortable? I can only seem to wear flats there, but heels…sting like king bee.
I flippin' love that dress! Is it vintage thrifted, or just sort of old thrifted? like, I guess what I'm asking is what brand is it? Just curious…
Sarcasm and remixing outfits go gorgeous together, I have no idea what you're talking about. And that statement may have sounded sarcastic, but that was to prove a point. I mean, really.
Though I have to guiltily admit that sometimes I'm worried that when I post an outfit, people would be all "haven't you totally worn that recently?" Good thing I can't hear them from my blog. 😀
Toast with Charmalade
Great dress (and sarcasm). Also, I wish more bloggers weren't afraid to re-wear items of clothing.
Guess that means I'll be sticking around then.
Great thrift find! I love the print.
I love that colour on you. Nothing more needs to be said.
You look so cute, and so easily comfortable-except for the shoes. Ha!
I, Kendi Everyday reader, swear to practice my sarcasm everyday and to pretend to not notice when Kendi wears things more than once. Because, I mean, really, I wear things like 5 times a week. Juuuust kidding. Maybe.
Lindsey Soup
I doubt anyone will ever have a problem with you repeating this dress. It's such a wonderful colour and pattern. Love the brown accessories as well!
I love remixing!!! Although all your outfits are awesome I find remixing so much more inspiring than encouraging gross spending.
Kendi – you look fantastic 🙂
Two thumbs up for the thrifting finds, my dear. That's right! Two thumbs!
Love a healthy dose of sarcasm as well as outfit remixing. See you tomorrow!
hehe im cool with rules1 and 2. although you should probably not wear things more than three times (im applying my rule 1 here 🙂 )
you are one cool chick! and with such great style. Love that dress!
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Very adorable dress for work; I can't believe you thrifted it! I never have any luck in thrift shops for dresses.
New here (from what I wore) and love you style. Love your writing. The only thing I don't love is that your dress is thrifted becuase I want it! And now, I can't get it 🙂 Keep it up Kendi, you're awesome!
All I know is that you have TOTALLY gotten your money's worth out of those shoes – don't you just love finding shoes like that?!?!
u look great in bluee!! suits u well 🙂 very chicc!
xoxo
PS I have been following you since 30 for 30 but I went back and looked at many archives and I still didn't remember the dress. You are in the clear. If you wear it 2 days in a row AND post both days I MIGHT notice.
I wouldn't have known that you wore that twice, it looks like a brand new outfit. Makes me realize that I should be more creative with how I wear my clothes!
Also this makes me wish I cross referenced outfits more.
It's way more realistic to be wearing your clothes more than once. I would guess that most people wear the same clothes all the time! Keep re-wearing … It just makes this site that much better!
I think sarcasm may have actually been my first language. I'm teaching my daughter this fine art before working on reading and writing. It's a valuable life skill.
I love that dress! I wouldn't be able to wear it to work (apparently our skirts have to come down to at least the knee) but I'd wear it everywhere else. So pretty!
You look gorgeous in this shade of blue. Fabulous look!
I love seeing you work and re-work your wardrobe. You always look like you are wearing something fresh and new, even if you aren't. Thanks for the inspiration!
You look so sassy in that little blue number. Love it!
Kendi – the dress & belt are super cute…what a great thrifted find!
Just curious…how long was the dress originally?
You are so freakin cute.
And hilarious.
Kendi..this is my first time commenting but I've been a lurker on here for two months..(i'll be more active i promise! LOL!)
LOVE this dress! Love this color on you!
Love love love that dress. I love good thrifted finds!
First visit to your blog today and I think it is beautiful, I love your style and pictures. I am your new follower.
Ellie Rose xxx
Kendi, I love your blog! I get a good chuckle every morning – and i love your outfits!
I liked the way you styled the dress tanned belt and shoes.I have blog,too and i 'm a big fan of remixing.It's good for the mind,soul and wallet.
I love this! The blue against the caramel belt and shoes is gorgeous!
You're radiant in blue. And thanks for the reminder that cognac leather really DOES go with everything.
I absolutely love this dress and love the way you wore it. I could see it over and over again. Also, I think I minored in sarcasm undergrad so I love your usage.
That color is stunning on you! You look so chic. 🙂
Kelly
dressingmommy.blogspot.com
That color is gorgeous on you. You remind me of Lauren Graham in these pics.
P.S. I look forward to your sarcasm daily.
That color is gorgeous on you. You remind me of Lauren Graham in these pics.
P.S. I look forward to your sarcasm daily.
Hooray for thrifted pieces! That blue looks fantastic on you!
Your sarcasm syncs right up with my sarcasm, so we're good there.
Also, that dress is so cute/pretty/bright that you could wear it every day and I'd still stick around.
love this dress and the color looks great on you!
Also I did my first post yesterday inspired by your 30 for 30 challenge! It has been a challenge for me so far… 🙂
and btw your sarcasm totally makes your blog – I love it.
I would totally expect you to reuse your clothes silly girl! I repeat at least once a week. :o)
LOVE the blue dress with the belt. I saw those shoes at Target and said "more power to her!" Cause I love heels, but those look dangerous (says the girl who wears stilettos…)
I love your sarcasm. That and your fabulous style inspiration.
http://www.noguiltfashion.blogspot.com
Awesome thrift finds!!!!!!
Wait, I always took you seriously? haha. Love the blue, it looks great with your coloring!!
Lauren
Sparrow & Urchin
Love the look! I so want those shoes but I can't find them at Target. 🙁 When did you purchase them?
That blue is gorgeous on you! I wish my mother hemmed…..sigh
I really love the dress! I accept your rules…they are fun rules. I read your blog everyday and it inspires me…just so you know.
i love this print!
-norma
norma-inthisworld.blogspot.com
I love that you are starting to wear more vintage items! I recently started shopping at thift stores and buying vintage pieces so hopefully you will check out a couple of my outfits soon!
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wow you look stunning! Every time I stop by here I am impressed with your stunning photos. I love that blue dress.
This outfit looks gorgeous, and I love how you pulled the blue and brown together with that gorgeous belt and fabulous clogs!
The first time you wore this dress this summer was the very first day that I discovered your blog. It was that dress that hooked me. Well actually that dress, the hat, the accessories, and you fabulous sense of humor. But other than that, yes it was the dress. 😉
Yay for thrift stores -that dress is gorgeous! The colour really suits you.
I really love that dress, and I would wear it several times, too!
love it!
regardless of what you paid – you look like a thousand bucks!
don't you just hate people who don't get sarcasm?? they always stare at me like i'm craaazy.
xoxo, Ashley
your rules are fine by me 😉
your sarcasm and clothes repeats are the reason i visit your site! who knew, huh! no really, i appreciate that you repeat, it keeps it real!
Nice job, mom. That dress is gorgeous–that color is perfect on you!
Melanie@UnravelledThreads
That dress is such a great find!
What an awesome thrifted dress! The color really does pop. I really like this belt with it, versus the belt you used the last time.
I planned to post a raving review of this dress but after reading through 75 glowing reviews I'm worried adding another to the stack might make your head too big to fit through this charming neck hole.
Oh what the heck, this is the best $2 you've ever spent. No really. It is fantastic.
1) I am more than ok with those rules. Here's to repeating clothes! (something I also do ALL the time)
2) I am in love with that dress, and the color is amazing on you. 🙂
That dress is awesome! It is so hard to find a cute dress with sleeves.
Friends who asked about the clogs:
Are the comfortable? Yes after about the 4th wear. The pleather gets softer and they become easier to walk in. However, they are NOT easy to walk in. I have to concentrate when I walk, as weird as that sounds. Walking and talking in those heels is a no-go.
I did get them recently at Target. In August to be exact, right after the 30 for 30 had ended. If they are not there, they might be online? Also, I saw the Steve Madden one's on sale at Macy's over the weekend. 🙂
i absolutely love this dress on you! I am now on the search for just about any item in that color!
I see nothing wrong with wearing the same thing multi[ile times, in fact, I think its stupid and wasteful when you see people wear something once. Truth be told, I am suprised you only wear it once per season, its cute. And on my bugdet, I would have to pull it out at least once a month! Plus I think it forces you to be more creative and thats where the best outfits come, not from being a sell out with only c/o clothes in posts. Yay for REAL fashion, on REAL budget!
Also, I love that you shop at real stores, like target, on a real budget. It makes your style ideas more relatable and realistic. Keep doing what you are doing!
-K
I love the print on that dress!
I am happy to report that I found the clogs!! YEAY ME! lol LOVE THEM!
Just recently discovered your blog when you were the guest blogger on What I Wore. Love your style – both in what you wear, and your writing style. Rare to find a blogger who's both fashionable and funny!
I know this is an old post and so you may never get this comment, but could you look at the label and tell me who made this dress? It's fabulous! I love the color.