So Long Sweet Summer


This isn't the most Autumn-appropriate outfit, I know. In fact, it's a fashion faux-pas to wear white after labor day, is it not? Ah, who cares. I've never really been one to follow those rules mainly because I don't understand them. I snagged these shoes from LuLu*s a few weeks ago and this is the first time I've been able to wear them out and about. (They're sold out on LuLu*s but you can get them here!) They're the softest red/fuschia velvet ever! I was a bit stumped on what I'd wear them with but this dress was simply made for these shoes. I don't think I've ever seen a better pairing! 

The skies have been overcast in Nashville lately. The gloomy weather and the grey cardi go hand in hand it seems. A bit of sunshine from the shoes and dress but toning it down, too. Mike and I are officially working in overdrive to get ready for Honeybean's soft-launch this weekend! We know we won't get any sleep (I still have to bartend each night!) and I won't even touch the computer. I'm going to try to schedule up some posts to hold us over!

Off to do inventory! Happy Tuesday! I hope some of y'all can come down to the TN State Fairgrounds Flea Market this weekend to meet Honeybean! Next month is when the real fun should start!

Do you think it's okay to wear white after Labor Day? What are some typical fashion faux-pas that you love to commit?

Dress via Ross
Charlotte Russe cardigan
Qupid Bikini Red Velvet Wedges via LuLu*s

PS: Here's my new hair! It's a bit flat and bland in these pictures because I had just re-dyed it yesterday and my hair won't do anything the same day I wash it. Either way, it feels really good to be a redhead again! xo

44 comments:

  1. Those shoes are to die for! I love the contrast in them. xo, rv

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  2. Bah. Fashion and makeup rules are for chumps. If it feels good, do it.

    I had to comment today to tell you I'm LOVING you as a redhead!!!

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  3. The shoes & the dress do look made for each other, but I think I would be scared to walk in them. Good luck with your honeybean launch this weekend ...!
    Kelly xo

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  4. CUTE shoes! they look perfect with dress, who cares about white after Labor Day? it's way too good of a color to pass up wearing for a couple months in my opinion :)

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  5. I almost bought this dress once :) so pretty!

    Good luck this weekend!

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  6. I love this outfit, so adorable! And as far as the "no white after labor day rule"... I've never understood that and break that rule every year... haha.
    It's such a silly rule, I see SO many people wearing white this time of year.

    I totally wish I lived closer to Nashville so I could visit the Honebean! You'll do great, and it's amazing how fast you've progressed from the idea of your little shop to actually setting up this coming weekend, you're so inspiring!

    P.S- I totally was standing right next to you and Mike in Chicago for Renegade and didn't introduce myself because I was nervous... and now I highly regret it! haha

    xo

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  7. I love that dress <3
    I personally think you can wear whatever colours you want when you want and I quite often make fashion faux pas but hey if it makes you feel happy and confident then no harm done xoxo

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  8. did I miss it or is this the first post you've done with your new (old) hair?
    It looks great!!! It looks so shiny...
    like it!! :)

    so excited for you about the launch. hope all goes well...and it will be a blast!

    xoxoxo
    Melanie

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  9. ohhhhh those shoess <3 you're right, they match really perfectly with the dress!!

    xo
    http://kittysnooks.blogspot.com/

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  10. I love this outfit, who cares if it isn't so "fall-like". I never understood the white after Labor day crap. I mean, when can we start wearing it again?!! So stupid. And who really cares? How often are you walking around and think "omggg... that girl is wearing WHITE. How horrible." Rarely. If ever. No... never. :P Good luck this weekend! I wish TN wasn't so far from WI! Sea Marie

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  11. I have yet to understand the no white after labor day rule. I wore a white blazer on monday to work and while I paused for a moment as the rule rung in my head, I said screw it, I wanted to wear it. I mean really-what's the point of no white after labor day?!

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  12. I love your new hair color! ;) And I totally don't understand why you're not supposed to wear white after Labor Day ... Why? I'm intrigued!

    Happy midweek! ;D

    Miki.

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  13. I believe in wearing pink on your wedding day, wearing heels for the grocery store, and CERTAINLY wearing white after Labor Day. If it makes you feel like the best you possible, do it do it do it ;)
    x

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  14. everything in this outfit is PERFECT! i crave your cardigan. and shoes. and dress. XD

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  15. Wowwww I love that look. You shine :) xx

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  16. I. Love. This. Outfit. SO MUCH!!!

    I have never gotten the white after labor day thing either... So I wear white whenever I darn well please.

    I don't even know enough about fashion faux pas to know if I'm committing any. ;) But I have started loving shorts as a fall fashion statement. I'm actually going to post about that on Friday! :P

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  17. oooh you look so beautiful in these colors! Perfect outfit on you.

    Is it lame that as soon as I read your title I started singing Dashboard Confessionals to myself?

    Now its stuck in my head...

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  18. Aaww you look dazzling! I love the dress and how awesome these shoes are with it! Wonderfully girly and chic! I'm not American so I have no idea about wearing white after Labor day?! ;)

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  19. Love to see photos with your hair again :) It looks so shiny! And that dress is so lovely, I want one tooooo! <3

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  20. Your hair looks smokin!

    I frequently wear black and brown together; is that still frowned upon?

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  21. The dress and the shoes go great together! Not too much so they look great.
    I wore sneakers with a dress last week and I'm sure thats a nono.

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  22. Those shoes are fantastic! & you're hair is super pretty! Lovely color for fall.

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  23. aaaaaaaah I've wanted those shoes for quite some time now. they look SO CUTE on you! I love red and purple together and it seriously looks amazing on you with your hair color and skin tone. CUTE!
    -Moorea

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  24. I am all for breaking the rules if it looks good and wear it confidently. I personally am a fan of black so I tend to break more rules in the summer than I do in the winter and fall. So, when I want to wear white is often limited, but if I want to wear it in October I will - and I think everyone else should, too.
    Much love,
    B

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  25. I love this look! Gorgeous dress on you, and those shoes are to die for! I think you'll be able to pair them with many lovely dresses or other options through fall:)

    Delaney
    xx

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  26. Kaelah, this is probably my FAVORITE outfit post that you've done! The whole thing is just perfection, and looks fabulous with your hair and complexion. So pretty! xo

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  27. I loove the shoes. Your closet is a dream! :)

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  28. Wow I love those shoes!! :) good luck for the soft launch!! You must be so excited! :D

    Kc

    http://a-sparkley-silver-lining.blogspot.com/

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  29. Beautiful lady! Love those shoes, as usual :)

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  30. to be honest i am always scared of wearing white. but not because it may or may not be after labor day but i somehow always feel like i will spill something on the very day i have a pretty white outfit on.

    your dress looks super cute though, who cares about that silly rule!

    life spelled jen

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  31. Definitely ok to wear white after labor day! I think if it's cute and you like it, go for it. I love your shoes, the color combo is really fun.

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  32. that white after labor day is soooo silly. i hate when people say you can't wear blue and black together. i love blue and black together. or something like that.

    i love how summery this dress is. i imagine wearing it to an outdoor party.

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  33. omg! this outfit is perfect, as usual. i lovelovelove the hair. it makes me miss my red hair! i think it's okay to wear white after labour day as long as it's not a full white ensemble, so white pants and shirt and a white overload. i think the biggest fashion faux pas i am guilty for is matching sporting so many different patterns and colours that don't typically go together! but i say if you are can make it work, then there are no rules anyway!

    xoxo

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  34. You are definitely right, those shoes and the dress are the perfect match! So right together. That dress is sewww cute.

    <3LJ
    http://littlemisslj.blogspot.com/

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  35. Those shoes are adorable. I never understood the whole "no white after labor day" thing. I think wearing white in the winter is pretty.

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  36. Those shoes are super fantastic. And I think your hair looks great, by the way!

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  37. white is permitted after labor day!
    (note the sign that's on the opening to What Not To Wear)
    I agree with many, wear what you want, who cares about these said rules!

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  38. I love your new hair Kaelah and this outfit is so pretty! You remind me of a lovely sunset!

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  39. I love that everything, including your hair, matches in this outfit. I really love the shoes too. They look majorly comfortable.

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  40. Oh mrs. kaelah, you look absolutely gorgeous as always!

    xx
    lyndsey of hellolyndsey

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  41. Coucou!

    Je suis tombée par hasard sur ton blog .
    Écoute ,il faut que je sois sincère avec toi: J'ADORE CE QUE TU PORTES ,TOUT ! Car TOUT TE VA SUPER BIEN ,BRAVO !
    Tu montres à quel point les rondes peuvent être jolies et c est génial. Moi je suis plutôt mince mais en te voyant ça me donne envie d avoir ton corps pour porter si bien ces vêtements là. Voilà ,encore bravo pour cette pétillante,et fraiche perception de la mode (c 'est bizarre de dire çà ,je sais ) :)
    A une prochaine fois peut être.
    Pauline.

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