The Graduate


I literally have like 20 pictures to post from this outfit. I can't help it. I love this dress and these shoes and this bag and most of all, I really really love the lighting. Mike works wonders with his photo equipment. This again was taken out in the hall of our building. So much character! Ah! This outfit is what I wore on graduation day! This dress was such a lucky find at Marshall's for a whopping $19! (I've been tirelessly searching for another one in a size medium so if you find one and wanna send it to me, I'll PayPal you!) It's absolutely perfect. The color is incredible and I love the lace top and chiffon bottom. (Pay attention to the color palette, honeybees! You might just be getting a sneak peek at wedding colors!)



This beautiful, but totally simplistic, necklace was a gift from Melissa of Little Pancakes! She sent me 4 gorgeous pieces in the mail! Thank you Melissa! Oh my stars they're so sweet! As most of you know, I'm totally not a jewelry person at all but these were so dainty and feminine. They're a nice balance to the huge tattoo they lay across. I've never been able to get that medium with the two so I'm super appreciative! The others will be making their appearance within the next several days! Lipstick, nail varnish, high heeled shoes... now necklaces! I'm a new woman! 



This gorgeous caramel leather bag was a gift from Mike! He surprised me on Friday evening when he came home from work! It's so so beautiful and I had been fawning over this bag for several weeks now. I had every intention of saving all of my graduation money to buy it (after I purchase a button machine) but he surprised me by "being stuck in traffic" on his way home from work! It's a gorgeous Gansevoort bag by Michael Kors and it smells of the richest leather and it has the shiniest buckle details. And I'm super in love with it because it has the two pockets on the sides that are perfect for keys and my iPhone! It's the little things... Isn't Mike just the sweetest?! 



I simply had to put the last photo in there. It's so totally my personality. Even if it's a less-than-flattering photo, so what! That's how I look 90% of the time anyway! Ha. The shoes I'm wearing are my new Blowfish Shoes! They're the Romans and oh my stars, they give my Garrens a run for their money! The rich color and the placement of the straps are totally perfect! They're comfy, too! I didn't faceplant on stage while receiving my diploma so that's good! The only bummer is that they're a little tall in the back so they rub the back of my calf/ankle and that can start to get a little painful after several hours in them. All worth it though! 

I've been thinking about life a lot lately... post-graduation and whatnot. It's a deep thought process so I'll probably share it with you all soon. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback! xo

Marshall's no-name dress
Forever 21 cardigan
Thrifted belt
Roman wedges c/o Blowfish Shoes (Get 15% off with code: BFKAELAH15)
Tiny sticks necklace c/o Little Pancakes
Michael Kors Gansevoort bag gifted from Mike

47 comments:

  1. Ah, love this outfit! Love the color pallet and those shoes are amazing.

    The bag! Love it :)

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  2. Congratulations!

    I myself just graduated from Culinary School, and the weeks leading up to, as well as the few following have been some of the most emotionally and mentally draining I have had. I have been thinking oh-so much, about everything! But, it's just another milestone and a new door opening.

    Good luck with everything!

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  3. I'm so obsessed with this outfit! you're so beautiful! congrats! you have great taste in bags!!! :)

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  4. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I love everything about this outfit! The last pic is too cute.

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  5. First, Congrats on graduating!

    Second, the last picture is adorable!

    Third, I love your dress!!

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  6. You look stunning! The colour palette is gorgeous, the cut of the dress is beautiful and that bag - what a present! It's so dreamy! Congratulations on graduating you star x

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  7. You are seriously drop dead gorgeous!

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  8. i really like that dress! maybe ill poke around marshalls soon

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  9. I absolutely love the lighting as well and you look beautiful Kaelah!



    Meanz (Koi Story)

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  10. Your outfit looks amazing and I'm jealous that Mike actually got you a purse as a gift, I wish my boyfriend did something like that haha! These pictures are amazing too, he is a great photographer! :)

    Oh Jazmyn

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  11. So pretty! I love every part of this outfit! and that last pic is adorable

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  12. That is a killer bag! You certainly are one very lucky lady. Congratulation on the graduation x

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  13. Ooh, lovely!! Your dress + polish + that amazing bag are to-die-for! :)

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  14. love how you added that little rogue color for your nails...it works so perfectly-- you look gorgeous! congrats on all your success and hard work in school:)

    xoxo

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  15. Yep! The colours in that outfit & lighting are just perfect!

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  16. That dress is such a steal, I would be flaunting it too! Congrats! You deserve it!

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  17. You look adorable!!! i love the dress. if i see it here I'll definitely keep you posted, and that bag is to die for, yay Mike!

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  18. LOVE MARSHAL'S so random and amazing. Also great: Ross! Mhmm

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  19. you are so gorgeous, deary! i love that color on you so much. and that face at the end is just too cute! i make faces like that all the time but they never turn out that gorgeous :)

    i love marshall's purses! i can never really find anything in there in my price range, (i'm so cheap! 19.00 for a dress is alot to me :P) so i just head to ross or a thrift store in stead hehe. you are stunning, and more and more beautiful everyday! and PLEASE give us a sneek peak on your wedding planning! i'm dying to know!

    xo
    lyndsey of hellolyndseyyy<3

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  20. Super adorable!!! Totally loving the color. And I'm pretty sure I have the same nail polish. Just painted them that color last week. It's got to be one of the best nail colors I've ever purchased! LOVE!

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  21. I like the last photo the best!
    I also love your necklace and the color of your dress.
    Congrats on graduating too :)

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  22. i really like this outfit :)
    Bag is gorgeous!
    x

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  23. So so pretty! The dress is so gorgeous!
    -Jaz
    http://www.fluffyfashioncents.blogspot.com

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  24. Congrats on Graduation :D (super late congrats I know haha)

    You look absolutely gorgeous!

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  25. That dress is just TOO pretty on you. I bought something similar recently actually, only it's lace all over c: you've inspired me to wear it! xx

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  26. Oh wow.
    This is such a gorgeous colour and you look absolutely fantastic!

    Congratulations!!

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  27. I am all the wrong skin tones for that dress, but you rock it!

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  28. That bag is to die for! I love the whole outfit especially that blowfish shoes. And the bag! Did I mention that already? LOL! I am obsessed with your bag! Live the color and the buckle/straps details on the sides! LOVE <3 <3 oh and I love the last pic too..so cute! Hehehe

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  29. you had me sold on it yesterday. i absolutely love it all.

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  30. Oh, that dress is so lovely on you : ) It's so pretty and feminine, and I bet you can wear it with so much. The gifts are gorgeous - I really love the necklace, and that bag is so dreamy! Good boy, Mike! Heehee :)

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  31. Kaelah, I think that the last picture is the most flattering of you. Anything that shows your true self is always the most beautiful.

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  32. I'm not big on pink, but that dress is totally flattering on you and your skin tone. And I love your bag!

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  33. Kaelah dear! I'm sorry I've been MIA..... I forgot to say CONGRATS on the official graduation! I bet your mama is SO proud. That's such an accomplishment and you ROCKED it girl! The graduation outfit was fabulous and I equally love love love that dress as well! Those shoes are SUPER cute too. Mike is such a sweetheart for surprising you with that MK bag. EEP! Seriosly, too sweet. :) On a more serious note, I know how you feel about thinking of life and whatnot. I think about it everyday! It's an obsession...but I don't know if that's so great. No one wants to worry TOO much. Ha. I know that if you have a gut instinct feeling about something...DO IT! Darlin' I can see how bright you are and that your future will only be brighter. You might not know exactly what the future holds, but I'm already excited for you! Wishing you all the best hun and that you receive what ever you wish for! :)

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  34. I'm totally loving that dress! You look gorgeous. What a lucky find :)

    Thanks again for your advice!

    xox

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  35. look at you..adorable!
    i love that bag..love love..there are a few MK bags I have been wishing could be mine..someday..

    :)
    Vanessa

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  36. That color palette is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Love this dress. I almost bought that same bag for my mom for Mother's Day!

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  37. Congratulations on graduating! That's awesome. That dress is sooo cute, and you are gorgeous! =]

    fillmyheartup.blogspot.com

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  38. These are some of the best outfit photos I've seen you post!! i really like the outfit too!! It is okay that you posted so many shots of it. I'm not really a jewelry person either.

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  39. the lighting is really to die for.

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  40. Congrats on graduating! I am so jealous of all your new gifts. Love every single one!(:

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  41. Kaelah,you're so adorable! I feel like hugging you =D

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  42. oh and and congratulations on graduating! =)

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HEY! Thanks for dropping by. xo KB