I wore this outfit a few weeks ago but never posted it because…well, I didn’t like my shoe choice for that day. I didn’t realize this until after we took photos…
I mean, honestly we all have bad shoe days, it happens. Hell, I’ve had bad shoe years before so a day is nothing. Truth is, I’ve yet to invest in a full length mirror for our house so I’m making shoe to outfit decisions blindly these days. So I shall call this my ‘almost outfit’ — because all outfits need shoes.
I just couldn’t waste the pretty colors on this outfit though. So you’ll have to imagine the rest of this outfit with fabulous shoes on, mkay? And not the weird booties I tried to force onto these pants.
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top: anthropologie (on sale!)
pants: j.crew
scarf: old TJ Maxx // similar
tote: madewell
shoes I should have worn
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You are so cute! I'm picturing fabulous cognac booties. :~)
I can't believe you don't have a full lenght mirror. I would go CRAZY without mine. Also you should have shown your shoes. I think it would have been interesting take on a outfit post, also i'm just curious lol BUT I do love the purple and blue together
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heather
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ok now I must know what shoes you wore with this… I bet it's not even bad!
omg. we haven't invested in a full length mirror yet either (1.5yrs after moving in….) I'm always making shoe-to-outfit decisions blindly, too! I run to the full length mirror at work when i get in…as if I could change in case it was really bad?? 🙂
This is so true. I've not posted pictures because I hated how my shoes work .. a la tomorrow's post.
Thanks for the continuous inspiration Kendi!
x. Sabrina | Simply Sabrina
geeze, you just look so stinkin' gorgeous. it's always worth sharing pictures where your hair looks that great.
xo nicole
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Too funny! I've definitely had those moments. I love the leopard flats you 'should have worn.' I have the Madewell slippers in that same pattern/fabric and I'm obsessed with them. Have a great weekend!
Kristin
http://www.dressedandfed.com
very cute…
love the scarf…. curious about the shoes though!!
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we don't have a full-length mirror and it just kills me! and my outfits sometimes.http://semiweeklyeats.blogspot.com/2013/11/five-years.html
I have so many posts I haven't done because I didn't like my shoes. I am glad we are in the same boat!
xo,
Katie
http://www.pearshapedgirl.com
I didn't have a full-length mirror for 3 years, just got one from West Elm! So I feel your pain. I'm sure your shoes looked great!
I have shoe issues every day. And THAT is why I am not a fashion blogger.
Love that scarf!
Hey, we all have misses sometimes! I'm glad you still decided to share the rest of the outfit- I'm digging the colors. And even though I know we'll never know what the original booties were, I'm pretty darn curious 🙂
Sarah
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Such a simple but beautiful outfit!
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Gorgeous colors – so Fall!! Totally get you on the shoes, too. Story of my life!
Kim
http://trendkeeper.me
The most beautiful colors!!! I bet the shoes were incredible! I love the sleeves on the tunic. xx
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These color are so different but the combination is perfect! I can't imagine how you made a bad choice shoe. You are always pretty.
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LOL….I laugh because I do this ALL the time. Put on a cute outfit and grab a pair of shoes as I rush out the door thinking they will work, then realize they don't when I get to the office. Definitely need to invest in a full length mirror 🙂
Please post a pic with the weird bootie choice!
Oh, you should have shown us so that we don't make the same mistake!! Teach us. 😀 I do like the shoes you should've worn.
Gorgeous color combination! And I'm with ya on the full-length mirror situation…a constantly neglected necessity.
Great post! That's such a blogger problem, cos sometimes an outfit just doesn't translate into pictures!
Love this outfit tho!
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I totally understand that issue ! I also don't have a full length mirror and so sometimes find it hard to put together a whole outfit !
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LOVE! I don't have a full length mirror either. You live, you learn.
-Ash
http://www.thestylizedwannabe.com
I often skip taking outfit photos because I did "something weird" with the shoes. It's still an adorable almost-outfit, and I really want that tunic.
xx Abby | a geek tragedy
Well I love what I'm seeing! The scarf really helps make the outfit.
The Purse Snatcher
Haha this happens to me all the time!
Tara
http://www.threewishesstyle.com
I probably would have just worn leopard flats with that outfit, bc I will use any excuse to wear a little leopard 🙂
Love This Color Combination =)
Your imaginary shoes look fabulous. And you're so right…can't waste these lovely photos!
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That first photo of you is absolutely breathtaking! Your makeup looking perfect.
Love that you openly admit to not having a full length mirror. Trust me, I've made some bad shoe choices with a full length mirror, it happens. I will say, once you get one, you'll wonder why you buy one earlier. Whenever I move, it's one of the first things that I buy. Over the years, I've bought plenty.
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I think we've all had those days! Especially when I'm running late, only to realize way later in the day when I go to the bathroom and see my outfit choice in a full length mirror. Doesn't happen often but when it does… it's bad! ha
This outfit looks great! I love the scarf and the bag! 🙂
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haha hilarious and yes we have all been there before! I have trashed so many photo shoots because a shoe, hair, purse, etc. just wasn't right!
Classy Chic & Chardonnay
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The blue and purple side by side are beautiful, I'm glad you shared part of the outfit!
We all definitely have abd shoes days, but we gotta wear something on your feet, right? At least we achieved that part! 🙂
Away From The Blue
I love the color combination on your outfit! You look amazing! 🙂
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Diana
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I really love the color of your scarf! Great mix of fall colors!
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The rest of the outfit is so fantastic I think I would have just worn nude pumps with it. Great colors
The colors in your outfit + your hair colors = amazing. Your hair almost looks like it's glowing to me. Trust me, we all have bad shoe days. Like when I succumb to the Danskos, even though I know they won't make the outfit look great (but they will make my feet fell good). 🙂
I really like the colors of this outfit. love the berry with navy.
-Belen
http://www.androbelinsider.blogspot.com
Gorgeous colors! Love this combination 🙂
xx,
http://pslilyboutique.com
You look stunning in these pics Kendi! Love the colour combo too xx
I am so happy you posted these! Sometimes I feel like a bad blogger if I don't show a whole outfit, but you can't always! – J
Now i am so curious what shoe choice you made with this. I am sure it was not bad. Have a great weekend!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
i had to click the link to the shoe because what you said 😉 Had to see how "bad" they could be for this outfit.
if this is the pair of shoes you wore with the outfit, I don't think they are that bad. Unless the flats don't flatter the porportion of your long top.
BTW, you don't seem to wear flats, not in cooler/cold weather especially.
just saying. 🙂 Have a good weekend!
That first photo of you is gorgeous!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
love the colours – wonderful combination.
Also, you look gorgeous 🙂
Love the color combination of your outfit! You're beautiful!
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your colour combos are the BEST
becky,
accooohtrements.wordpress.com
These pictures make it seem like your skin and hair is glowing. You look FABulous! So glad you decided to post these 🙂
Bad shoe days.. I love that. I need a full length mirror stat as I often make poor decisions!
xo, Liz
http://www.casualconcern.com
You make me smile so much Kendi! I am sure your shoe choice could not have been that bad, but I totally understand what that feeling is like. Shoes can make, or break, an outfit.
I love the shoes you "should have" worn. Works with these colors perfectly!
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well that made me smile! Love the outfit….now I'm trying to figure out which shoes you were wearing! lol
You're the best. Love it. I had that day yesterday. And the day before that…
Nikki
Fashion Finds on a Dime
you are stunning! love the color blocking in this look
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Your hair looks AMAZING in that first picture!! Stunning!
Love your hair color!
You look gorgeous and I can only imagine fabulous shoes!
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