As we were shooting this morning, my husband (who shoots all my photos) stopped and said “hey do you remember the first few weeks of taking outfit photos? And it was really cold?” It’s freezing outside so I’m in model mode — this is where I do my best Tyra as quickly as possible and then jump back into the warm car and cry into my half frozen hands. So obviously I have no time for memory lane when it’s freezing outside, so I nod while keeping my smize intact.
He didn’t elaborate, so I asked what made him think of that memory. He said “I don’t know but this just reminded me of that one day we were shooting and it was so cold but you were so determined to get photos that you stood there and smiled until we got enough photos for a post. Remember that?”
As soon as he said that, I immediately remembered. In fact, I remember most of the outfits over the last four years and even details of the days that we shot. He was talking about outfit number five, to be exact and one of my favorite outfits at the time. I wore that dress every chance I could. I was 25 when I started so my style has inevitably changed but I’m still determined, even in 20 degree weather, to get those outfit photos. Some things will never change.
(And apparently I also have a strong penchant for short dresses and black tights in the winter. At least I’ve upgraded from thin cardigan to a jacket, right?)
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jacket: topshop
tights: hue
purse: marc by marc jacob
143 Responses
love how girly & tough this look is! x
dipped in yellow
I love both this outfit and your #5 outfit! I’ve been struggling with the cold weather and cold boyfriend-turned-photographer as well recently!
xo
Christa
http://www.gardeniasandmint.wordpress.com
Simple and Chic-Love it!
I love this monochromatic palette you’re sporting. It’s so different from outfit #5, but your style has evolved so beautifully over the years that it’s hard to not love both looks.
xo,
katrina
thedemuremuse.com
So cute! And what a difference in style from then to now. At least comparing these two outfits. Still love the style!
Carlee
Little Sloth
Oh my goodness, you look so different in that post! I remember reading your blog (not quite that far back) when it was still a little rougher around the edges and not quite as polished. I loved your blog then, and I love what it has become. And this outfit/hair combo is fabulous.
your style is still consistently cute and enviable! http://semiweeklyeats.blogspot.com/2014/01/whats-in-my-bag.html
You look beautiful. It’s so funny to look back to when things began; and you’re right, some things will never change 🙂
Such a beautiful and simple outfit! Love your style, it’s so great!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
love this black and white look! and that old post of you is just too cute. it’s awesome too look back and see how we evolve.
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Super cute and love the hair!
nice jacket Kendi.x
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You definitely do a good job of shooting in the cold! My face would give it away. Love this black and white ensemble!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
I can completely relate! Those outfits and looks which are comfy indoors until your trying to capture it with natural light, outside, in the frigid wind or chill. But keep your smile on until all the shots are done. I always remind myself of the bloggers in the snow…I can manage to CA chill!
You look fantastic. This is a great look. So effortlessly looking and cozy;-)
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Love it, girl! Talk about blogger determination! It’s been freezing here in Minneapolis, so snapping some outfit photos has been quite the adventure. Nothing like workin’ a miniskirt in the middle of the polar vortex. 😉
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you just can’t go wrong with a black leather jacket, black tights + a pretty white dress. love this look.
xx, valerie @ lilyonfillmore.com
Some things simply never change 🙂
So fun to look back at those old outfit posts! I love the way you combined all these basics and can you please tell me how you did your hair? It’s cute-messy, and when I try that I just look like I haven’t showered.
LOVE the black & white look! Thanks for the inspiration girlie! And seeing the mustard cardigan in post 5 reminds me of when I first found your blog almost 3 years ago and decided to do the 30 for 30 challenge. I had just had my son and couldn’t fit into any of my clothes yet so it really inspired me to work with what I had that DID fit. Keep on keepin on. =)
XOXO, Jenn
The Stylish Housewife
I’m always so nervous about black and white looks like this when it includes a white dress… but this is perfect! I’m very much a all black tights type of girl so I could never add color to my tights collection. Loving the edge and what a sweet note you wrote at the bottom. It was so lovely to see the beginnings of Kendi Everyday! x
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love love love LOVE that jacket!
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The outfit is really pretty and so is outfit number 5 🙂 No matter how cold it is, i think it’s worth it for you to go out just so that we can be inspired xx
awww! cute how things change. you have a great jacket!
Xo,
Belen
http://blog.androbel.com
Lovin’ the jacket as well as the throwback outfit pic. It’s nice to see how your style and blog have evolved over time.
Kendra
http://closetconfections.com
You look like a baby in outfit 5! Ah, memories! Love opaque black tights!
The Black on white is awesome 🙂
http://curatedcool.com/
You are, simply put, perfection. I love this look.
Love classic Kendi posts … thanks for sharing this memory! 🙂
Gorgeous look! Love the jacket 🙂
xx,
http://pslilyboutique.com
Oh goodness I feel so ooolllllld! Only because I took a look back at outfit number five, saw how you’d grown up so much since then, and had a serious urge to cheek-tweek. You know the cheek-tweek? The one that old great-aunties do to little toddlers. Yes that. And I’m 34. So I figure there must be an inner great-auntie in me waiting for her (sensible) shoes to be grown into. Hurrumph.
Love this outfit so much. I love seeing how far your blog has come too!
http://myrunawaystyle.blogspot.com
I’d love to see a hair tutorial with your short wavy hair.
Gorgeous I LOVE that jacket!
http://www.shygirlloudvoice.com
Such a beautifully classic look.
http://halielandry.blogspot.com/
Standing in the freezing cold is hard work. I always whine and complain and usually just end up putting on my coat and gloves because I’m a wimp when it comes to the cold.
You guys are adorable. Also, what is that lipstick? it’s out of control gorgeous!
that was the first post I read of yours! Since then i’ve become reader everyday of kendi everyday.
Ok. You look amazing, as usual. But also, I want you to know that your post made me think of Mambo #5, which I will now annoyingly be singing to my officemates for the remainder of the day.
I LOVE this look. so simple yet so chic. you’re killing it Kendi!
Love the tights! And they look great with this outfit.
Kendi you are a pro now because looking at the photos I would have no idea that you are cold. You go girl!!! Also love the outfit….classic & amazing!!
Andrea
http://stylishadventures-al.com
love how girly & tough this look is! x
dipped in yellow
I love both this outfit and your #5 outfit! I've been struggling with the cold weather and cold boyfriend-turned-photographer as well recently!
xo
Christa
http://www.gardeniasandmint.wordpress.com
Simple and Chich-Love it!
I love this monochromatic palette you're sporting. It's so different from outfit #5, but your style has evolved so beautifully over the years that it's hard to not love both looks.
xo,
katrina
thedemuremuse.com
So cute! And what a difference in style from then to now. At least comparing these two outfits. Still love the style!
Carlee
Little Sloth
Ok, I just HAVE to comment because you have achieved the perfect combination of girly and badass! Also, thanks for linking back to one of your old posts! It’s fun to see how your style has changed over time.
Oh my goodness, you look so different in that post! I remember reading your blog (not quite that far back) when it was still a little rougher around the edges and not quite as polished. I loved your blog then, and I love what it has become. And this outfit/hair combo is fabulous.
your style is still consistently cute and enviable! http://semiweeklyeats.blogspot.com/2014/01/whats-in-my-bag.html
You look beautiful. It's so funny to look back to when things began; and you're right, some things will never change 🙂
Such a beautiful and simple outfit! Love your style, it's so great!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
love this black and white look! and that old post of you is just too cute. it's awesome too look back and see how we evolve.
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Super cute and love the hair!
nice jacket Kendi.x
http://www.myclayexperience.com/
You definitely do a good job of shooting in the cold! My face would give it away. Love this black and white ensemble!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
I can completely relate! Those outfits and looks which are comfy indoors until your trying to capture it with natural light, outside, in the frigid wind or chill. But keep your smile on until all the shots are done. I always remind myself of the bloggers in the snow…I can manage to CA chill!
You look fantastic. This is a great look. So effortlessly looking and cozy;-)
OUTFIT POST:: MAD HATTER
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
xoxo
Love it, girl! Talk about blogger determination! It's been freezing here in Minneapolis, so snapping some outfit photos has been quite the adventure. Nothing like workin' a miniskirt in the middle of the polar vortex. 😉
Hey! This is my first time on your blog! I love it!
I follow you!
If you want to follow me back:
Bloglovin: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/4787745/fashioninthestreet
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fashioninthestreet
http://www.fashioninthestreet.es/
you just can't go wrong with a black leather jacket, black tights + a pretty white dress. love this look.
xx, valerie @ lilyonfillmore.com
LOVE the black & white look! Thanks for the inspiration girlie! And seeing the mustard cardigan in post 5 reminds me of when I first found your blog almost 3 years ago and decided to do the 30 for 30 challenge. I had just had my son and couldn't fit into any of my clothes yet so it really inspired me to work with what I had that DID fit. Keep on keepin on. =)
XOXO, Jenn
The Stylish Housewife
your hair is PERFECT here 🙂
I'm always so nervous about black and white looks like this when it includes a white dress… but this is perfect! I'm very much a all black tights type of girl so I could never add color to my tights collection. Loving the edge and what a sweet note you wrote at the bottom. It was so lovely to see the beginnings of Kendi Everyday! x
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com
you look so adorable in all these photos. love the outfit
http://www.atlantastateofmind.blogspot.com
The outfit is really pretty and so is outfit number 5 🙂 No matter how cold it is, i think it's worth it for you to go out just so that we can be inspired xx
awww! cute how things change. you have a great jacket!
Xo,
Belen
http://blog.androbel.com
Super cute hun!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Lovin' the jacket as well as the throwback outfit pic. It's nice to see how your style and blog have evolved over time.
Kendra
http://closetconfections.com
You look like a baby in outfit 5! Ah, memories! Love opaque black tights!
Love your jacket and boots. This is the perfect mix of soft and hard, and I’m in love with it.
xo Ashley
thetiniestfirecracker.com
The Black on white is awesome 🙂
http://curatedcool.com/
You are, simply put, perfection. I love this look.
Love classic Kendi posts … thanks for sharing this memory! 🙂
so many great memories! so cool!… just out of curiosity has your husband’s style changed much over the years or since your full time venture into this daily fashion blog? Im always trying to keep my husband motivated with fashion and we’ve been married 14yrs now! haha…
Gorgeous look! Love the jacket 🙂
xx,
http://pslilyboutique.com
Oh goodness I feel so ooolllllld! Only because I took a look back at outfit number five, saw how you'd grown up so much since then, and had a serious urge to cheek-tweek. You know the cheek-tweek? The one that old great-aunties do to little toddlers. Yes that. And I'm 34. So I figure there must be an inner great-auntie in me waiting for her (sensible) shoes to be grown into. Hurrumph.
Love this outfit so much. I love seeing how far your blog has come too!
http://myrunawaystyle.blogspot.com
I'd love to see a hair tutorial with your short wavy hair.
Gorgeous I LOVE that jacket!
http://www.shygirlloudvoice.com
Such a beautifully classic look.
http://halielandry.blogspot.com/
loved that memory lane outfit shoot! love this outfit here so much!
ladies in navy
Standing in the freezing cold is hard work. I always whine and complain and usually just end up putting on my coat and gloves because I'm a wimp when it comes to the cold.
that was the first post I read of yours! Since then i've become reader everyday of kendi everyday.
Aww this is why I love blogging!! It’s crazy to see how far you’ve come in just a few short years with your style.
xo Jackie
Something About That
I LOVE this look. so simple yet so chic. you're killing it Kendi!
Love the sweet white dress paired with harder leather pieces!
Your hair, makeup, and outfit are just perfect in these photos. This is probably one of my head-to-toe favorite looks of yours.
Halfway Heroine
Love the tights! And they look great with this outfit.
So cute that your husband has that memory. How nice! – J
You have come so far! I have loved reading your blog and seeing how your style changes. It is always adorable!
I wish we could still be motivated when it is cold! It is so hard sometimes.
Leah Faye
a clover and a bee
your hair is PERFECT here 🙂
you look so adorable in all these photos. love the outfit
http://www.atlantastateofmind.blogspot.com
Super cute hun!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Love your jacket and boots. This is the perfect mix of soft and hard, and I'm in love with it.
xo Ashley
thetiniestfirecracker.com
so many great memories! so cool!… just out of curiosity has your husband's style changed much over the years or since your full time venture into this daily fashion blog? Im always trying to keep my husband motivated with fashion and we've been married 14yrs now! haha…
loved that memory lane outfit shoot! love this outfit here so much!
ladies in navy
Love the little white dress with the black tights and jacket! 🙂
Away From Blue
Aww this is why I love blogging!! It's crazy to see how far you've come in just a few short years with your style.
xo Jackie
Something About That
Love this white dress and leather jacket.. balanced perfectly 🙂
Dress To Cook
So cute that your husband has that memory. How nice! – J
You have come so far! I have loved reading your blog and seeing how your style changes. It is always adorable!
I wish we could still be motivated when it is cold! It is so hard sometimes.
Leah Faye
a clover and a bee
My mind is blown by how perfect this outfit is- must recreate!! Now I’m seriously kicking myself/depressed that I passed on this Madewell dress over the holidays. I couldn’t justify the price and it kind of felt like I was in a paper bag. Well now I’m pregnant and wish I had this roomy dress! You look gorg.
I really need to bust out my leather jacket more often, such a great look!
xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
http://poorlittleitgirl.com
Looking chic. Love this dress<3
http://www.shallwesasa.com
Wow… 2009 was like FOREVER ago! When I saw the first pic, my first thought was “Hey look, must be cold in Texas because Kendi is wearing tights!” lol You may hate them, but It’s absolutely a great look on you!
Love the little white dress with the black tights and jacket! 🙂
Away From Blue
Love this white dress and leather jacket.. balanced perfectly 🙂
Dress To Cook
I love this look Kendi! The black tights totally make the outfit pop. Stay warm sweet girl!
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Love it!!!!
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KANDEE SHOES GIVEAWAY
Love this outfit! It’s gorgeous!!
Ali
http://www.paperheartchronicles.wordpress.com
My mind is blown by how perfect this outfit is- must recreate!! Now I'm seriously kicking myself/depressed that I passed on this Madewell dress over the holidays. I couldn't justify the price and it kind of felt like I was in a paper bag. Well now I'm pregnant and wish I had this roomy dress! You look gorg.
I really need to bust out my leather jacket more often, such a great look!
xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
http://poorlittleitgirl.com
Looking chic. Love this dress<3
http://www.shallwesasa.com
Wow… 2009 was like FOREVER ago! When I saw the first pic, my first thought was "Hey look, must be cold in Texas because Kendi is wearing tights!" lol You may hate them, but It's absolutely a great look on you!
I love the black and white and the play on edgy and femme! That is amazing that you remember what he was talking about, right down to which outfit! And I do love that outfit (and your bangs)!
You look great 🙂 http://www.smartdresser.net/
I love this look Kendi! The black tights totally make the outfit pop. Stay warm sweet girl!
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Love it!!!!
http://www.OntoMyWardrobe.com
KANDEE SHOES GIVEAWAY
Love the outfit!!
Love this outfit! It's gorgeous!!
Ali
http://www.paperheartchronicles.wordpress.com
I love the black and white and the play on edgy and femme! That is amazing that you remember what he was talking about, right down to which outfit! And I do love that outfit (and your bangs)!
You look great 🙂 http://www.smartdresser.net/
I love that your husband takes the pictures for you !!! I just started my blog and my fiance is taking the pictures of me and there is no one else that I’d want to take the pictures haha I love it 🙂 great pictures !
http://lifelation.blogspot.com
Love the outfit!!
I love that your husband takes the pictures for you !!! I just started my blog and my fiance is taking the pictures of me and there is no one else that I'd want to take the pictures haha I love it 🙂 great pictures !
http://lifelation.blogspot.com
Very cute story. Love this outfit. So pretty!!!!!
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
Love the looks now and then! And I’m with you, freezing or not, we gotta try and get that photo in…even with frozen hands and teary eyes from the brutal wind!
http://akstylemyway.blogspot.com/
Very cute story. Love this outfit. So pretty!!!!!
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
Love the looks now and then! And I'm with you, freezing or not, we gotta try and get that photo in…even with frozen hands and teary eyes from the brutal wind!
http://akstylemyway.blogspot.com/
You look AMAZING!
love this look definitely something I would wear!
xo Ilana
You look AMAZING!
love this look definitely something I would wear!
xo Ilana
what a little cutie you were back in outfit number five! i think it’s so funny to look back and see how much we’ve changed and evolved…. hope you enjoyed your trip down memory lane!
what a little cutie you were back in outfit number five! i think it's so funny to look back and see how much we've changed and evolved…. hope you enjoyed your trip down memory lane!
I love this outfit I love this outfit!! So good. I love the flashback too!
I love this outfit I love this outfit!! So good. I love the flashback too!
Gorgeous personality with leather vintage your jacket color is also great some Female jacket is to old fashion your leather jacket is super outfit for female with short body style thanks for sharing wonderful leather jacket picture with nice lady.
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This blog is a great source of inspiration for my winter wardrobe. I can’t wait to try out some of these fabulous winter looks!