Lately it seems like our two dogs are training us for our someday children. Not in the sense of needing food, water, and an occasional bath* but they have been up all night long these past few nights. B and I are walking around like zombies today, we are so tired. Here’s the thing though: when you tell people your dogs kept you up all night, you get minimal sympathy. However when you say ‘my babies kept me up’ you get a complimentary shot of espresso. Word play, my friends.
I’m on the hunt for a crop top that isn’t tween tight (you know what I mean right? See also: cut-off shorts.) I just want to show a little tummy; I don’t want to show the whole situation. Surprisingly, this hunt is becoming increasingly hard. So today I improvised and made a crop top with a normal-cut top. (I just halved the front of my shirt and folded under, then I gathered the rest of the fabric to the back and tied it in a small knot. To secure it, I put a small black hair elastic around it so it would stay. So far, so good.) I know I’m biased, but I think it’s actually kind of cute – the little knot in the back. Plus I have not-too-showy crop top and you still have your eyes. You are welcome.
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Wearing:
BaubleBar Necklace (sold out but similar link necklaces available)
*this is all kids need, right? 😉
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adore this outfit! I wore a similar outfit for my birthday a couple weeks ago and I have the same skirt in black from H&M. love!
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Just love this look. It’s so ladylike and the pop is pink…darling. You look so pretty!!
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super cute! when you can’t find what you want, just improvise…love it!
xx,
http://alisialynn.blogspot.com
I totally agree that a good non-tweeny crop top is hard to find! Can’t wait to see what you decide on. =)
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I hope you have a great week!
Amber
Love the look of black and white, the pop of pink is great. Nicely done on the DIY crop top, very creative and classy
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I’m on the hunt for a “modest” crop top too. But your idea totally works. There’s also a cute long sleeve option at Kate Spade Saturday! I’m thinking about ordering it.
~Sarah of Sarah’s Real Life ($100 H&M giftcard giveaway in progress!)
Is there?! I love Kate Spade Saturday, I’ve just never bought anything from there. I’m going to have to go check this crop you speak of out!
Love this look and also your hair looks so great. I am also sorry to hear that Bloom is having to close its doors. Wish you all the luck in the future.
Carlee
Little Sloth
Thank you on the kind words for bloom 🙂 we’ve actually been amazed at how much support we’ve had since I’ve written that post, and so much coming from our little town. Hopefully something good will come from it all soon 🙂
Love this look! Been eyeing that skirt. Loving the midi craze! And I too need a similar crop top. Great idea! Also, please provide a hair tutorial! Must have your waves!
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Oh my, I know exactly what you mean regarding your dogs. We have a 6 month old lab puppy and we are lucky if he sleeps in until 6 am. This dog gets up before the sun pretty much daily. Not cool. But anyways–Your hair looks amazing! Also, I’m loving the bright white for spring!
Amazing skirt and wedges! You look so pretty and girly 🙂
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love that idea, i would have never thought of it, and i agree that the knot is kind of cute, it looks a little like a rosette to me!
xo mk
goldhattedlover.com
Love this look and the pop of color!
Thanks for the crop top tip!
Love the high waisted skirts with the crop top look lately!
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This skirt is gorgeous. beautiful. Sleep well!
I like how you made your own crop top! it looks great and very ladylike!
Xo, Belen
Androbel
cute little make shift crop. i totally, agree, they’re usually just below the bra line and have some kind of sparkly tiger or something equally terrible on the front
xo jac
thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com
Navy, white, and pink is such a cute combo! You did a good job making a modified a crop top! And I agree, the little knot in the back is cute. Hey, remember when we used to take our oversized tees and make that huge knot on the side? Now that was NOT cute 🙂
i love this!! that skirt is so gorgeous– love the fit!
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
The midi skirt is perfection! And I started doing the back twist not too long ago when crop tops came back to fashion, reminds me of when I was in grade school! x
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love your outfit! adorable skirt and handbag
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love this outfit!!
That bag is so cute!! 🙂 Love the whole outfit especially with that pop of pink, adorable!
You are so classy! I love the pop of pink in the bag with the black and white. Perfect combo! Xo
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I have found that JOA makes great crop tops that are loose and a little longer. I really like your improvising too. Why are cut off shorts always so short??? I am on the hunt for a longer pair.
Love this blue and white. I continue to fall in love with midi skirts and this only makes it worse so darling.
xo
Camille
Guilty of Glitz
Oh my gosh!!! I so feel ya! Our min pin has recently decided 4 am is the best time to wrestle with his toys and play!!! Ahhh!!! Love your crop top impovisation! Too cute!
The pop of pink is so cute<3
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Great look, love the bag.
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Adorable!!!
Kristina does the Internets
Super cute outfit! I love the pop of pink.
xo,
May
http://dancelikenobodyswatching.me
This crop top idea is really good and great if you over eat and need to get out of a crop top fast;)
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
I love your skirt!
Haley
haleyvalerie.com
I love the shoes! I’m working on a post now that goes up tomorrow for sales. I saw shoes almost identical to yours for under $25! Gotta love discounts!
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I’ve seen some cute ones at Zara lately. I haven’t tried them on because, well I’m 32 and not that brave, but they look not too tight. There was an especially cute floral one…
I love how this is girly, but not craaaaazy girly. I think it’s that you kept it mostly neutral with just a little pop of pink that really makes it work!
Love the bright pink bag with the black and white! 🙂 The DIY crop top looks great too! 🙂
Away From Blue
adore this outfit! I wore a similar outfit for my birthday a couple weeks ago and I have the same skirt in black from H&M. love!
from – The Lion's Den
Just love this look. It's so ladylike and the pop is pink…darling. You look so pretty!!
NEW POST:: OPPOSITES ATTRACT
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
xo
super cute! when you can't find what you want, just improvise…love it!
xx,
http://alisialynn.blogspot.com
I totally agree that a good non-tweeny crop top is hard to find! Can't wait to see what you decide on. =)
http://www.avecamber.blogspot.com
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I hope you have a great week!
Amber
Oh Kendi, you crack me up!.. ” I don’t want to show the whole situation.” Super cute outfit, made cuter with the back-knot! Also, my dog keeps me up too! Dogs ARE babies, see!
glasses, skirt, bag — loving it! you look young and fresh, but still elegant 🙂
xoxo,
The Quintessentials
Love the look of black and white, the pop of pink is great. Nicely done on the DIY crop top, very creative and classy
http://princessaudu.blogspot.com/
I love this skirt! I’ve been seeing other bloggers rock it like crazy and I think I might have to buy it! So cute! Also your impov-crop top is quite cute! Love it!
-Jess
http://www.JessicasWonderland.com
I'm on the hunt for a "modest" crop top too. But your idea totally works. There's also a cute long sleeve option at Kate Spade Saturday! I'm thinking about ordering it.
~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life ($100 H&M giftcard giveaway in progress!)
Love this look and also your hair looks so great. I am also sorry to hear that Bloom is having to close its doors. Wish you all the luck in the future.
Carlee
Little Sloth
Love this look! Been eyeing that skirt. Loving the midi craze! And I too need a similar crop top. Great idea! Also, please provide a hair tutorial! Must have your waves!
http://akstylemyway.blogspot.com/
Oh my, I know exactly what you mean regarding your dogs. We have a 6 month old lab puppy and we are lucky if he sleeps in until 6 am. This dog gets up before the sun pretty much daily. Not cool. But anyways–Your hair looks amazing! Also, I'm loving the bright white for spring!
Amazing skirt and wedges! You look so pretty and girly 🙂
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Thank you on the kind words for bloom 🙂 we've actually been amazed at how much support we've had since I've written that post, and so much coming from our little town. Hopefully something good will come from it all soon 🙂
Is there?! I love Kate Spade Saturday, I've just never bought anything from there. I'm going to have to go check this crop you speak of out!
love that idea, i would have never thought of it, and i agree that the knot is kind of cute, it looks a little like a rosette to me!
xo mk
goldhattedlover.com
Love this look and the pop of color!
Thanks for the crop top tip!
Love the high waisted skirts with the crop top look lately!
http://www.bananamoda.com
This skirt is gorgeous. beautiful. Sleep well!
I like how you made your own crop top! it looks great and very ladylike!
Xo, Belen
Androbel
cute little make shift crop. i totally, agree, they're usually just below the bra line and have some kind of sparkly tiger or something equally terrible on the front
xo jac
thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com
Navy, white, and pink is such a cute combo! You did a good job making a modified a crop top! And I agree, the little knot in the back is cute. Hey, remember when we used to take our oversized tees and make that huge not on the side? Now that was NOT cute 🙂
i love this!! that skirt is so gorgeous– love the fit!
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
The midi skirt is perfection! And I started doing the back twist not too long ago when crop tops came back to fashion, reminds me of when I was in grade school! x
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com
love your outfit! adorable skirt and handbag
http://www.atlantastateofmind.blogspot.com
love this outfit!!
That bag is so cute!! 🙂 Love the whole outfit especially with that pop of pink, adorable!
You are so classy! I love the pop of pink in the bag with the black and white. Perfect combo! Xo
http://www.fashionablykay.com
I have found that JOA makes great crop tops that are loose and a little longer. I really like your improvising too. Why are cut off shorts always so short??? I am on the hunt for a longer pair.
Love this blue and white. I continue to fall in love with midi skirts and this only makes it worse so darling.
xo
Camille
Guilty of Glitz
Oh my gosh!!! I so feel ya! Our min pin has recently decided 4 am is the best time to wrestle with his toys and play!!! Ahhh!!! Love your crop top impovisation! Too cute!
The pop of pink is so cute<3
New on http://www.shallwesasa.com
Great look, love the bag.
http://www.giftsbymadison
Adorable!!!
Kristina does the Internets
I LOVE that quilted midi skirt and the way that you’ve styled it! White, black and the pop of pink never gets old to me!
Classy Chic & Chardonnay
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WHYYYY haven’t I thought of this before?!?! I’ve been making my own crop tops, but totally doing it all backwards. I’m going to have to give this a try.
It’s always the simple things that are so difficult for me! LOL
xo Jackie
Something About That
Super cute outfit! I love the pop of pink.
xo,
May
http://dancelikenobodyswatching.me
This crop top idea is really good and great if you over eat and need to get out of a crop top fast;)
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
Seriously too cute.
Love the improvisation! Such a cute look! Spring purses seem to make any day just a bit better… 😉
I've seen some cute ones at Zara lately. I haven't tried them on because, well I'm 32 and not that brave, but they look not too tight. There was an especially cute floral one…
Two things… I have a brand new puppy, and I call BS on anyone who wants to act like taking care of a dog isn’t a big deal. As a mother, I can safely say that had I gotten a puppy 7 years ago, I definitely wouldn’t have been so gung-ho about a baby! No offense to my kid because he’s totally awesome, but dogs are hard work too! So I feel ya.
Also, maybe like at Forever 21 in their plus size for crop tops that won’t be skin tight. The sizing is more junior, so an Xl there may be exactly what you’re looking for. Or you just think I insulted you and think you’re fat. Which is definitely not true. It’s the damn sleep deprivation from the dog, I swear!!
I love how this is girly, but not craaaaazy girly. I think it's that you kept it mostly neutral with just a little pop of pink that really makes it work!
Love the bright pink bag with the black and white! 🙂 The DIY crop top looks great too! 🙂
Away From Blue
I love the sunglasses and the skirt!(:
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This skirt is fabulous!
Xo
Peyton
perfectlytayloredblog.com
Oh Kendi, you crack me up!.. " I don't want to show the whole situation." Super cute outfit, made cuter with the back-knot! Also, my dog keeps me up too! Dogs ARE babies, see!
glasses, skirt, bag — loving it! you look young and fresh, but still elegant 🙂
xoxo,
The Quintessentials
I love this skirt! I've been seeing other bloggers rock it like crazy and I think I might have to buy it! So cute! Also your impov-crop top is quite cute! Love it!
-Jess
http://www.JessicasWonderland.com
this is a great crop-diy. love the pink bag and pretty skirt
ladies in navy
Crop top came out cute! And your hair looks fabulous 🙂
I LOVE that quilted midi skirt and the way that you've styled it! White, black and the pop of pink never gets old to me!
Classy Chic & Chardonnay
http://ceislin.com
WHYYYY haven't I thought of this before?!?! I've been making my own crop tops, but totally doing it all backwards. I'm going to have to give this a try.
It's always the simple things that are so difficult for me! LOL
xo Jackie
Something About That
You re looking SOOO great!
Seriously too cute.
It’s the other way around for me. I definitely keep my dog up. She will wake up throughout the night and look at me with her big sleepy eyes like, “Why are you so noisy? I’m trying to sleep.” Lately I’ve been getting veryyy judgey looks from her.
Love the improvisation! Such a cute look! Spring purses seem to make any day just a bit better… 😉
Two things… I have a brand new puppy, and I call BS on anyone who wants to act like taking care of a dog isn't a big deal. As a mother, I can safely say that had I gotten a puppy 7 years ago, I definitely wouldn't have been so gung-ho about a baby! No offense to my kid because he's totally awesome, but dogs are hard work too! So I feel ya.
Also, maybe like at Forever 21 in their plus size for crop tops that won't be skin tight. The sizing is more junior, so an Xl there may be exactly what you're looking for. Or you just think I insulted you and think you're fat. Which is definitely not true. It's the damn sleep deprivation from the dog, I swear!!
I love the sunglasses and the skirt!(:
aswestumblealong.com
this is a great crop-diy. love the pink bag and pretty skirt
ladies in navy
Oh I love that skirt!
xx,
E.
http://www.theslowpace.com
Crop top came out cute! And your hair looks fabulous 🙂
Kendi – I love your hair in this photo. What is the natural texture of it? Do you style this at all? I’m wondering if mine would be similar if I cut it this length. Thanks!
You re looking SOOO great!
It's the other way around for me. I definitely keep my dog up. She will wake up throughout the night and look at me with her big sleepy eyes like, "Why are you so noisy? I'm trying to sleep." Lately I've been getting veryyy judgey looks from her.
Well done! Most of the time I see crop tops and feel really OLD. Need to try this. Maybe. 😉
Melanie | UnraveledThreads
Gotta say I’m not a fan of cropped tops but i do like what you did with yours. Cute skirt!!!!
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
Love how you made your own crop top! I used to do this back in the day and its the perfect solution
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Oh I love that skirt!
xx,
E.
http://www.theslowpace.com
Kendi – I love your hair in this photo. What is the natural texture of it? Do you style this at all? I'm wondering if mine would be similar if I cut it this length. Thanks!
That skirt is everything, very very spring forward
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White skirts are popping up on all my favorite blogs – and it snowed in NY yesterday! This is not real life lol. Love the outfit
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I’m loving the pop of pink from your bag, and that full skirt!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
This looks great! Such a lovely, chic outfit. I don’t like crop tops normally as I find them too short, but this is a great way around that and the little knot is a cute detail. I really like the quilting pattern on the skirt too x
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Well done! Most of the time I see crop tops and feel really OLD. Need to try this. Maybe. 😉
Melanie | UnraveledThreads
Gotta say I'm not a fan of cropped tops but i do like what you did with yours. Cute skirt!!!!
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
Love the pop of pink!
xo – Sheila
http://www.sheislovelyblog.com
Love how you made your own crop top! I used to do this back in the day and its the perfect solution
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Oh this is so like something I would do!! Love it!!! And that skirt.. LOVE!!!
Hope
hchdesigns.blogspot.com
That skirt is everything, very very spring forward
http://www.asodamour.blogspot.com
White skirts are popping up on all my favorite blogs – and it snowed in NY yesterday! This is not real life lol. Love the outfit
http://poorgirlrichlifeblog.wordpress.com
LOVE the colors you paired here!
I'm loving the pop of pink from your bag, and that full skirt!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
that is a crop top done so right. fist pump.
This looks great! Such a lovely, chic outfit. I don't like crop tops normally as I find them too short, but this is a great way around that and the little knot is a cute detail. I really like the quilting pattern on the skirt too x
Rubyrubyslippers.blogspot.com
Love the pop of pink!
xo – Sheila
http://www.sheislovelyblog.com
Oh this is so like something I would do!! Love it!!! And that skirt.. LOVE!!!
Hope
hchdesigns.blogspot.com
I like this crop top!:) Best part is it’s DIY and adjustable. Well done, Kendi, as always 🙂
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LOVE the colors you paired here!
that is a crop top done so right. fist pump.
I like this crop top!:) Best part is it's DIY and adjustable. Well done, Kendi, as always 🙂
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Loving that charming Kate Spade bag! It’s the perfect pop of pink!
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This is adorable! I’m in love with the skirt, and where did you get your sunglasses?
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Loving that charming Kate Spade bag! It's the perfect pop of pink!
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So pretty! Love the pop of pink <3
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This is adorable! I'm in love with the skirt, and where did you get your sunglasses?
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So pretty! Love the pop of pink <3
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love the back knot .
love the back knot .
Haha! Love the word play and the “crop top.” You’re a genius and that is why I follow you 🙂
Haha! Love the word play and the "crop top." You're a genius and that is why I follow you 🙂
omg!!!your hair are amazing!!!
omg!!!your hair are amazing!!!
Kendi! This is so cute. Midi skirt with a crop? Love.
Kendi! This is so cute. Midi skirt with a crop? Love.
Brilliant! Something my teenager would do, which is a good call. And I love that skirt!
Brilliant! Something my teenager would do, which is a good call. And I love that skirt!