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I had every intention of straightening my hair for this outfit post (or at least tempting to) but this is what my hair does naturally after it dries. I was in a timecrunch so I just went with it. I get asked to post straight hair a lot and while I actually hate wearing my hair straight, I thought I might give it another go. Soon... maybe. This dress has quickly become a favorite. The color is the best and the bow + sleeves + comfy silhouette are all fantastic. Once in a blue moon I'll find something at Forever 21 and actually be impressed. I've worn this outfit twice this week (hence the 2 different pairs of shoes above!) I wore it on Tuesday, though I didn't do much outside of the house aside from run errands because it was so yucky. The weather is the most fickle thing in the world lately. The other day it was absolutely frigid (and so wet!), but today was a sunny beautiful 74 degrees. My Blowfish Beams boots are a heaven send. I have them in brown, too, and love love love them. I've mentioned before that I have those big ol' softball calves so these are the perfect circumfrence for them. I normally miss out on all of the ~stylish boots but these are great. It's amazing that they don't make my outfit posts more often because I wear them anytime it's yucky outside! I don't have proper rainboots but these do more than enough to keep me dry and warm. (They're also over 50% off if you want to snag a pair!) The Nazine bow flats are a trusty ol' favorite of mine and I think I'll never tire of them. I finally wore mega holes in my Blowfish Senderson flats so I retired them for these! While on the topic of shoes, I recently got these bad boys in the mail (in red! so bright!) and I'm counting on more days like yesterday so I can wear them out and about! They are so comfortable! Hooray for Spring!

Anyway, I wore the second version of this outfit to get tattooed yesterday. We colored in my right shin (the girl). I head back next Thursday to color up the dude and I'm so excited to finish these pieces. I have so many more I need to squeeze in! -- Today is a pretty big day for me and Mike. I hope that next week brings some news that I can share about a family blessing so cross your fingers for us! It's one of the most exciting and terrifying things that we've ever had to face together! (It's a good thing, don't worry!) Happy weekend, y'all! I'm looking forward to it!

Forever 21 dress
Vera Wang leggings

PS; Do you love Stars or do you love Stars?! The song at the top of this post is definitely my favorite track from their The Five Ghosts album!

58 comments:

  1. I really love this outfit. It looks really comfy and simple, perfect for running errands. I also really love your hair in this post, it was the first thing I noticed.

    Paula Vaughan
    http://paula-vaughan.blogspot.com/

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  2. I was actually looking at the photos and thinking "Her hair looks so good!" :) And I really like that dress.

    Also, yay, good news!

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  3. Lovin' those boots giiirrrrl! Also, I like your hair straightish- still beautiful!

    http://www.sealedwithakay.com

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  4. I love the drees *_*

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  5. i love your dress - especially against the awesome, contrasting blue wall. so pretty!

    i haven't ever gotten a tattoo that's been really colored in, and the small part of my last one, i just kind of expecting it to hurt more for some reason, but i actually found the shader to feel good! ha.

    i really should get a good pair of comfortable boots like yours, but alas, even if i buy them, the chances i'll bother to wear them is unlikely.

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  6. This dress looks wonderful on you! :) I'm curious to know what the news are

    dressingtablechat.blogspot.com

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  7. I love your dress, it's supercute and looks amazing with your tattoos!

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  8. I love this look. Super sweet dress and great boots.

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  9. OH man! Love this, looks more edgy...like every day is a tea party, but don't mess with me! lol Those boots rock

    Can't wait to see the final tattoos :)

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  10. I love love this outfit those boots are killer and your hair man lets just talk about your hair for a bit here.
    The colour is just perfect I LOVE red hair.

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  11. Such a pretty dress! I love the colour.

    Catherine, XO.

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  12. I love that dress! now I'm off to F21 to track down something similar... (if only!)

    Have a great weekend :)

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  13. It's weird seeing you without a cardigan! lol but I love it nonetheless. The boots are especially cute!

    :)
    xx

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  14. You are too cute! And I loooove those boots :)

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  15. The colour of the dress is so perfect! You look gorgeous! No matter what your exciting news is, any time I see a blogger say something like this I automatically assume they are pregnant or something... so are you???
    xo Heather
    http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

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  16. I LOVE that dress!! And your two pairs of shoes both go with it so well!! I like the two different looks it creates!! I can't wait to see your tattoo!! I am sure it is going to be beautiful!! xo

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  17. i love that top on you! it's so cute with your hair!

    drop by allister bee soon!

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  18. love love the dress!!

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  19. I really adore your dress! its so cute and you look really great in it!

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  20. Hi Kaelah!
    I'm a long time reader but first time commenter. Your blog is one of my absolute favorites. I love your outfits, photography and, more than anything, the realness and honesty that come through in your blog posts. Your honest-to-blog posts are my favorite weekly read :)
    Anyway, just wanted to say hi! Oh and I love today's outfit. Forever21 can have some serious scores sometimes!
    xo, Natasha
    http://papercrowns.typepad.com

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  21. love this style of dress,the sleeves are perfect! f21 can be tricky but some of my favorite pieces ever were found there. I'm nervous/excited for your news..how you gonna leave us hangin till next week?! haha

    Krystle

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  22. love the dress! :-) so light and flowy..

    xo,annie
    www.alongtheway-annie.blogspot.com

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  23. Sophie, Bournemouth, EnglandFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Hello! I am a blog lurker of your blog and I just wanted to say that this is the CUTEST outfit! I just love your hair and the dress and the boots!
    You are an incredibly beautiful lady and I wish you all the luck for your news :) x

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  24. ooo i like this dress! i feel like every blogger and their mother is pregnant...are you too!?! id be very happy for you but i am getting depressed that i have no non-babbied bloggers to read anymore! best of luck either way! adorble as usual!

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  25. I love this dress. It looks great on you. Your hair looks good - in all honestly mine is looking pretty similar today! I didn't have time to do much to it, but I like it. x

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  26. I love the change between shoes! Both go perfectly with the outfit.

    http://madnessanmusings.blogspot.com/2012/02/friday-favorites.html

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  27. i've always had the same problem... my calves are too big for boots, usually. oh well...

    i have the nazine flats too! i just wore mine yesterday... i never cared for flats before, but love these. i love how you paired yours with your outfit, as well! xx

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  28. Such a cute outfit! I can't wait to hear the good news! :)

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  29. Love this post! I like the dress so much, but I prefer it with the boots. Looks very cowgirly and southern. So adorable!

    -Cortnie

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  30. I loveeee this outfit with the boots! And your hair looks amazing after just letting it dry naturally.. I'm so jealous.

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  31. I seriously can't get over how great your hair looks against that blue wall. Does it sound bad to say you look especially "grown up" in this outfit? I definitely don't mean that in a bad way :) I hope everything is going well with whatever it is that you're doing! I'm kind of dying to know...

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  32. I LOVE Stars, my most played itunes song is Your Ex lover is Dead. !

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  33. I have the Beam boots in brown, I love them in black!

    Also, I love your hair. How long does it take you to curl it?

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  34. beautiful look, that dress suits you so well

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  35. I'm not entirely sure but something makes me think this news could be about a certain little man... if it is, I'm so excited for you and really, really, REALLY hope it's good news! If I'm way off the mark, just ignore this, haha.

    Also this has got to be my absolute favourite outfit of yours lately. And your natural look hair is b-e-a-utiful!

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  36. I adore the dress! It look so great on you and I love love love those boots and I think I might actually get me a pair ( I have big calves to) I know how hard it is to find a good pair of boots!

    Marja,
    xoxo

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  37. I absolutely love your hair in these photos. The whole outfit is really cute. But the hair looks great, especially in that last photo.

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  38. That's such a cute dress, the color is perfect!

    I saw the sweetest bulldog wedding cake topper on Pinterest and immediately thought of you, so I had to share it. It's pinned here.

    xo, Megan
    gingerly

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  39. Adorable outfit. Love the boots+dress. Can't wait for your awesome news!

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  40. How could you leave me hangin'!? so curious.
    Love the outfit, as usual :)

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  41. Pink is your colour. Seriously. It just pops in a nice way for you. xo

    bonjourgazel.com

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  42. Oh I love your hair like this though! Also, I have mega-calves as well so thanks for the heads up on the boots! And excited to hear your news!

    XOXO, Lindsey

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  43. love the dress and the boots. This is one of my favorite outfits of yours!

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  44. Baker Zoo- That she love Disneyland as much as me! (I'm a nerd I know)

    GRRFEISTY- I'm a sucker for headbands right now so those fox ones just stole my heart!

    Lovely Little things- How much it seems we have in common.

    Epheriell- I love the Entwined Hearts.

    The Sofisticate- I fell in love with this blog.

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  45. I posted that on the wrong one, oops!

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  48. Ah, the beam boots are my favorites by blowfish as well. They look so good on you! I got a bit bigger calves as well and those would be perfect in brown for me. Haven't had the money lately, but maybe for next winter!

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  49. You're such a beautiful person, Kaelah.

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  50. This is probably one of my favorite outfits of yours. And I'm excited to hear about this news!

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  51. This dress is wonderful and so cute on you! I love the color. I love when I find super cute things at Forever 21. Sometimes you find really adorable dresses. I know I have too!

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  52. Ooh! That dress is adorable! I love the tie and the color is just lovely.

    I just got a pair of bow Blowfish flats and every time I look down while wearing them I think of you. ;)

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  53. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful dress! <3

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  54. I absolutely adore both versions of this outfit lady! you loo k gorg and i'm glad you have a pair of boots to fit your athlete legs! the weather has been so unpredictable in georgia too. it has rained almost everyday for a month. 40s one day and upper 70s (!!) the next. anywho, i love that dress! if i could sew, i'd make all of mine exactly like that.
    xoxox

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  55. so pretty... love your photos in front of the blue wall too!

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