I know what you are thinking. Man, does she like to touch her hair. I mean judging from the photos you would think B was in the back yelling “more hair toss! more!” But in all fairness it was very windy that day so we had to play the game of hold hair, wait for wind to calm for 5 seconds, shoot, repeat. This is a fun game because 1 out of every 20 photos is okay. The rest of the photos are reminders that I should never be caught in a wind storm with a camera around because I give dirty face.
But speaking of hair, my hair is at the length now that if I cut it I will regret it but it’s just not growing as fast as I would like it to (meaning instant) and it’s driving me crazy. So I’ve been trying to switch it up and try a few different styles. Since I suck at braids and anything else that requires motor skills and patience, I tried this tutorial out on The Beauty Department and now I feel like Kate Middleton’s distant, distant cousin related by marriage not by blood who only surfaces when someone in the family wins the lottery and proceeds to ask for a loan. Close enough for me.
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Top: sold out at bloom
Skirt: Similar
Shoes: Similar
Tote: c/o Joie
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I know exactly what you nean about the windy hair pics!
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your hair looks great!! and i didn't even notice you were touching your hair in the two pictures until i read what you typed 🙂 love that green blouse!!
joyce
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love this combo of prints!
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Love the print mixing with the purple heels, you look gorge.
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Gorgeous top and shoes!
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such a cute look! great colors, kendi!!
xo,
Sandy
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Oh I know this game all too well…and it's one I never win! 🙂 Love the mix of florals & stripes here 🙂
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I love it! the pattern looks great with stripes and your hair turned out fantastically!
tr[i]b[e]cca
Love this outfit, it's so cute
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Loved the mix!! so awesome!
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I love this top! And I just started growing my hair back out after a serious chop over a year and a half ago. It's only been 3 weeks since my last trim and I'm already pissed off. Why can't hair grow as fast as the hair on my damn legs? I'd be in heaven!
xo Jessica
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I tried outdoor pictures Friday evening because it was sunny and the little girl was desperate to play with her new bubble machine. Took a few on the self timer and there seemed to be a gentle breeze whipping my hair across my face the very minute the picture took. Every flipping time! Doh.
I think you posted this top on Instagram, I'm not surprised it's sold out, it's really lovely.
I thought that top had Mickey mouse on it! I still like it though!
-Ash
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I think your hair is looking great! I love that top by the way!
What a gorgeous outfit. I love that top, it's SO pretty. And your hair looks so pretty!
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I love the shirt from bloom, let us know when we can purchase it again!
Totally have played the wind game before, ugh! Your hair looks great in these images!
-Kodi
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This look is so fresh and effortless. Love the top paired with the stripes. Also, the hair is darling. 🙂
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Love how you styled this outfit!!! That skirt is the best..
Hope
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i never know what to wear with skirts so thank you thank you for this! perfect!
Love your print on print… and you work that hair girl! 😉
xo, Meg
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Hahaha… I love reading your posts.
Loving that top, too.
love love love that top!
I have a striped skirt just like this one that gets so much use these days! I love what you've done here with the pattern mixing.
I love this combination!!!
hilarious! You crack me up, love the Kate Middleton reference. I suffer the same hair ailment (I live in Oklahoma) and there's always at least one photo of me holding my hair back and no less than 20 of me glaring accusingly at the wind.
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I think your pictures are way cute! And thanks for inspiration on how to style a striped pencil skirt!
love the skirt. I always struggle with styling that type so your outfit helps!
xo Andrea
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Love florals and stripes paired together! I was channeling this look on my blog today, too! And I totally get that you had to hold your hair down. I guess mother nature is better than having to buy a wind machine. 😉
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Haha, I'm terrible in the wind, too. Although I'm usually having to hold down my skirt rather than my hair…
I love your pattern mixing!
Lovely outfit! I love the pink shoes, great eyecatcher! (:
haha oh man I'm glad I'm not the only one who completely lacks the motor skills to make a decent braid! love this outfit
I'm at the same point with my hair. Too short for anything fun, too long for an easy wash 'n' go. So far it has been a lot of ponytails, which I know isn't great…but for now, it's all I feel like doing until I can get this hair into a bun or something!
Lovely mixture of prints and colors! Really fun outfit! Hugs!
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Love this outfit!! Omg, THESE shoes with THAT green – amazing. I am addicted to eyecatching colored shoes contrasting the rest and you seem to be so good at styling such outfits 🙂
The shoes are stunning! totally obsessed with that color!
xoxo
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Forever envious of your style
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I'm seeing lots of green on people's blogs today! Not only the color or the year but the color of the day. LOL! Anyway, love the shoes and skirt!. LOL at "Kate Middleton's distant cousin by marriage…" HILARIOUS!
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I was just thinking that your hair was looking so long! Haha I guess no one's hair grows fast enough for their liking – I'm currently complaining about the exact same thing 🙂
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Love that top. Growing out hair is hard.
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Adorable! Love the stripes with that pattern. So lovely. I also love the necklace you have on in your welcome photo. I'm wearing one today almost exactly like it. 🙂
xoxo,
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I love your outfit! Great minds think alike ~ I'm wearing a similar outfit in my blog post today! http://mzsavvystyle.blogspot.com/2013/04/still-transitioning.html
Is this blouse still available at Bloom? I so need it for spring!
These mixed prints are so cute!
xo Jennifer
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I know how you feel…it's been so windy here too!
I just got a skirt for my store that looks just like the one you have on 🙂 http://daisyraeboutique.com/shop/bottom/striped-skirt/
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I love that you combine these prints.It's unusual but very stylish.
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i am also growing out my hair. it's a painfully slow process…
regardless, your hair looks lovely!
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Adore the print and color combo!
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Your hair does look good! I've tried sponge rollers but definitely don't get the same effect..,
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LOL. Funny narrative as ever, Kendi! 😀 I come here for the fashion and humor, because both are a killer combo!
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Oh.. there always is that one point where the hair just stops growing.. rather grows very slowly and now Ive hit that spot 🙁 You look lovely!
Beautiful outfit!!!
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you look fabulous as usual, love how you casually tucked that blouse into your fitted skirt, i must try it on the blog 🙂
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Love the pattern on your top! And your hair looks pretty…it's a great everyday curl.
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Love the printed top with the striped skirt and I really like your hair 🙂
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gorgeous wish I could pull off horizontal stripes xo Ilana @ My Modern Vintage
Love the stripes with the green printed top…so fun!!
xoxo
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I love the mix of stripes and floral Kendi! You (and your hair) look great.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Love this outfit. The mix of prints is so pretty!!!
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Love that top! Where else could I get it?!
I love your blog as much for your writing as I do for the fashion!
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Love that top!
I recently stumbled upon your blog and I am in love with your style and your witty blurbs. The pale suede pumps look great with your outfit. Keep up the fab work!
I LOVE that skirt! Gorgeous outfit.
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This whole outfit is beautiful and so are you!! I love the mix of prints and this color on you 🙂 Also, please give me that bag!!
xo Ashley
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Been eyeing that skirt at Madewell!! LOVE IT!!! katejones.me
Beautiful outfit! Love the combination of floral and stripes!
My hair is the same length and I'm with you! Too long to cut shorter but not long enough. Love the Kate hair and outfit 🙂
What type of shampoo and conditioner do you use?
Nice blog. Thx
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