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Phew! This is the first time I've sat down to get work done at my computer since early Friday morning. My little weekend break was awesome, and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with both my family and Mike's. Upon arriving home Sunday night I was all of a sudden hit with an insane sickness. Like, I can't even tell you how quickly it came on. By 11pm I was feeling almost dead. I went to bed and woke up feeling even worse Monday morning. I spent from 8:30am to 2pm on the couch, huddled up in blankets with an insane fever, headache, sore throat and inability to walk. Then Mike gave me a handful of medicine, tucked me back in bed and another hour and a half later my fever had broken and I was literally sopping wet. (Gross, right? haha) I had a lot to do yesterday so I tried dragging myself to my office at 5pm but just a handful of emails in and I was dunzo. Back to the couch I went. I don't even know what kind of sickness I had... it was so bizarre. I still feel incredibly cruddy, but loads better than I did. Out of the past 36 hours, I've slept 29 of them. I kept having to remind myself that I was just going to make myself sicker if I didn't just rest and get better. I just hate putting off design work and projects for clients so I try my best to work through it. Here's to hoping it leaves as quickly as it came!
I wore this outfit to Elle + Bryan's wedding reception back last Sunday. I ended up wearing black tights underneath and it was a good thing I did... it was so windy! I love the color blocking on the skirt of this dress. Cream, rust and grey? Perfect! I felt like when paired with a rust cardi, bee brooch and my new Blowfish Tamalas that it was the perfect outfit. I can't even tell you how comfortable these shoes are. My Blowfish wedges are always some of my favorites because you don't even feel like you're wearing them. I love the fun cutouts and overall shape of the shoe. The color, too! 
It's only 11am but it seriously feels like 5 or 6pm here. Not sure why, but even Mike said so. I think just being sick has made me feel run down and pretty much over it. I'm a huge baby when I'm sick though. It's embarrassing haha Luckily it doesn't seem like anything Edy's popsicles, Bob's Burgers on Netflix, and a hefty dose of NyQuil can't fix! Every time I get sickly I'm reminded of how awesome it is to not be sick so I plan on taking full advantage of my health the rest of the week. Sunshine, being outdoors, and getting things done! I'm ready!

How was your weekend?

Forever 21 dress
Forever 21 cardigan
Bee brooch via Etsy
Vintage backpack
Tamala wedges c/o Blowfish Shoes (15% off with code BFBEE15)

58 comments:

  1. This is by far my favourite outfit you've ever posted. It's so cute and classy + you look absolutely fab in it! I'm loving this colour palette on you.

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    1. I agree, looks lovely on her and I really like the colour palette too ^^

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    2. Agree³

      Those colours look great with you, your hair AND tattoos!

      The only thing I don't like is the huge amount of backlight from your window, but that's my own opinion.

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    3. I was going to just say that. So hopping on the train here. I love e v e r y t h i n g about this. Want. It. All.

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  2. That dress is gorgeous! And my rust coloured cardigan if my favourite one, I wear it almost every day :)

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  3. Really love these colors and this seems like a little bit of a different style for you! I can't pinpoint why. Glad you're feeling better, lady!

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  4. I ADORE this outfit. Can't remember one I like more. And, also? I was sick. Worst (only) migraine of my life. Ugh. I'm still coming out of it but it has been rough. Cheers to both our health!

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  5. How pretty.
    Seems like a lot of people are getting randomly sick.

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  6. Love this outfit Kaelah! Glad you're on the mend -- hopefully you'll be back to normal soon! XO, Rachel

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  7. You always look incredible but this outfit is gorgeous! Feeling insane amounts of jealousy!

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  8. beautiful photos, you look so adorable!

    from,

    helen @ http://thelovecatsinc.blogspot.com

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  9. I love all the soft colour combinations of this outfit, it's so lovely! The broach is gorgeous too, I'm a sucker when it comes to bug jewelry! Hope you feel better soon sweet :)

    Lou xx
    Bits & Bobs

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  10. This outfit is adorable but that second photo of you is absolutely stunning girl! Feel better!
    -K

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  11. Love this outfit! and I wish you to get better ASAP!!!

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  12. This is my favorite outfit of yours to date.
    ADORABLE!
    -Jessica
    www.cinnamonandspiceblog.blogspot.com

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  13. You look gorgeous Kaelah! I love these colour tones! :) Have a wonderful evening! :) Zoë x

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  14. Feel better soon!! Bob's Burgers is SUCH a good way to spend your time while you rest, haha, love that show.

    This outfit is sooo pretty on you. I love the color combo and the bee brooch is beautiful.

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    1. Oh I love Bobs Burgers?!Have you watched Home Movies?

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  15. Love the colors of your outfit! And that brooch is awesome.
    I'm totally a baby when I'm sick too. I think we're allowed that! Get better soon!

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  16. glad you are feeling better, you looked great in this outfit, as ussual really :) xx
    Alice Barton ♥ TheMowWay

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  17. Even though its already overused, im gonna go ahead and say it, Adorable! That's what is outfit is! Sorry to hear you were sick :( Interesting side note, a veterinarian I work with advised me not to take Zinc supplements (like Zicam) because it can cause permanent lose of smell and taste. So be careful about what medicines you take, just be use because over the counter doesn't mean they're safe! Feel better soon ;)

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  18. This is such a lovley colour palette. You look gorgeous m'dear!
    Sophie
    x

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  19. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this outfit :)
    wish you all the best and feel better soon :)

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  20. The colours in this outfit are gorgeous, so complimentary towards each other. That dress is a winner!

    Emily Jane xo

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  21. I love the look of those roller skates behind you! I have a similar pair somewhere.

    Becky
    xx

    http://www.beckybedbug.com

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  22. Wow loving this dress, actually loving the whole outfit! lovely colours!

    Rach x

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  23. Oh nooo so sorry you got so sick! I came down with a nasty cold on Friday night - just in time for the weekend - but it doesn't sound nearly as bad as what hit you on Sunday. Still, I can sympathize...being sick sucks no matter what, but especially this time of year when it's so beautiful outside! I hope you feel all the way better soon.

    (Oh, and I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one that's a huge baby when she gets sick...I always hear that guys are supposed to be the babies but my boyfriend handles everything like a champ and I whine nonstop about the slightest sniffle.)

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  24. Aww, feel better soon! I remember when I was in high school, I would always hope I'd get sick on project presentation days. It never worked out that way, though; sickness would always pick an inconvenient time and remind me of how irritating it is to feel crappy.

    Also, that's a gorgeous outfit!

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  25. Gorgeous colors together- so sedate but sweet.
    Marie @
    Lemondrop ViNtAge

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  26. I really hope you feel better soon! My husbdan was hit with a similar plague last week:(

    The color blocking of the dress, and overall color palette looks beautiful on you!

    Adrienne
    What Lola Wants

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  27. Aw! Feel better soon, lovely. :( I hate sudden sickness - boo. Fresh peach ice cream, loads of NyQuil and creativity induced by fever help me. Oh and Otter Pops. Mmmm!

    That outfit is totally cute and those wedges, oh my god... I SO need them!!!

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  28. aww, good lord, glad you're feeling better! that sounds horrible!
    love the outfit and that cute pin :-)
    xo,
    annie
    www.alongtheway-annie.blogspot.com

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  29. Thhhattttt dress! I'm in love. Neeeed. Gah.
    You look stunning.

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  30. This outfit is adorbs. <3

    So sorry you're feeling sick, though. That stinks. It's so cliche to say, but being sick really stinks and that's all there is to say about it. :-P

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  31. I love everything about this outfit!

    I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Those symptoms sound so bizarre- especially the inability to walk, that's scary.

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  32. Sorry to hear that you are sick Kaelah, I'll send out my get-well-soon vibes... did you get them? Anyhoo, this is officially my favourite outfit that you have posted, the colours are just beautiful! xx

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  33. I love those shoes and, the dress of course! You look amazing as always! -Jessica

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  34. I agree with everyone else, this is one of my fav outfits. The colors look great on you!

    Also being sick always make me appreciate what its like not to be sick, I hope by the time you read this comment your no longer sick
    xoxoxo

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  35. heres to hoping by today (Wednesday) you are feeling 100x better.

    ps - im a huge cry baby when I am sick too!

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  36. This is such a great colour palette on you! It really makes your hair pop too. Quite possibly my favourite ever look of yours!

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  37. I absolutely adore the colours in this! Suits you so much. :)

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  38. LOVE this outfit! My all time favorite!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  39. you look great, I love the color combination :)

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  40. Looking adorable miss! Also hoorray for Bob's Burgers, makes me feel better too!

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  41. I love your outfit, the color scheme is really beautiful. I'm so sorry to hear you have been feeling so ill, I hope you feel better soon!

    <3Honeysuckelle

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  42. Hehe. I love Bob's Burgers :p

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  43. i'm loving your new closet as your backdrop :)

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  44. Not to be insanely repetitive, but, you look amazing in these pictures! I especially love the second one! New profile picture? :)
    The lighting in your office is awesome and I love the way it just wraps around you in these shots. Definitely the best post so far in the new office!!
    I'm a huge baby when I'm sick too, so it's nice to see lots of other girl fessing up :)
    Feel better!! xo

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  45. You look super pretty, love the almost monochromatic color scheme. It really sets off your hair and your tattoos.
    Hope you are feeling better soon. I tend to get really complementary when I am sick and tell my boyfriend that he is the 'Best boyfriend ever' for doing every little thing like bringing me juice or passing me a blanket.

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  46. gorgeous! can i ask how long ago you got this dress? i need it in my life!

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  47. I always stop by your blog but like.. never comment. I'm so weird. I really gotta start though. :)

    So I'll start by saying I love reading your posts!! You're so lovely. :) I'll finish by saying I LOVE that bag. I neeeeed it!!

    Feel better ASAP girlie!! Hugs. xo

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  48. I know you said this dress is from forever 21, but has anyone been able to find it online? I can't seem to. I have a wedding in a few months, and I desperately want to wear this to it. You look amazing!

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  49. Utterly gorgeous!! You seem to have lost some weight too... Your new blog design is just awesome, best of all I reckon!

    xo
    theyoungbridgetjones.blogspot.com

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  50. You, my roommates, and my friend Nick are the only people I know who also appreciate Bob's Burgers! Haha I'm so glad it aided in your recovery!

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HEY! Thanks for dropping by. xo KB