To be honest, I never thought I'd wear this dress. I ordered it off of Ideeli at some point last year (or maybe earlier this year?) and I used some credit that I had in my account for it. It arrived and I was kind of like "yiiiiikes!" The print is wild and busy (think of a Pollock painting) and the shoulders on it definitely make it more of an evening-appropriate garment. But it is so incredibly well made. It's a very thick twill fabric which means it holds its shape nicely and doesn't take off with the wind. I put it on for the first time the other day when I was deciding what would go in my ThreadFlip Closet shop and I decided to give this one a real chance. I'm really glad I did because I love it. It's the perfect mix of crazy but chic. In my opinion at least! I think the red lipstick went perfectly with it.
These photos are from last weekend before I took to the sickness. This was the outfit I changed into after wearing this one. We went to every TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshall's in the area on the hunt for specific bowties and suspenders. It was a productive day to say the least.
I was feeling loads better yesterday in terms of being sick, but it's like as soon as the sun starts to set I start taking a backset to it. I feel pretty crappy right now. Coughing, can't breathe through my nose, etc. I'm just hoping it clears up before work. I know all of that smoke in the bar will notttt help. I also don't want to pass off what I have to anyone else. That'd not only be totally irresponsible but also awful because I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy haha
I have a few deadlines to meet today for projects and absolutely no clue how I'm going to do it. I thought for sure I'd be back to 100% by today so I didn't stress it much. It's like I'm incapable of stressing about things that I really maybe kind of should stress over, but give me the most irrelevant and minuscule thing and I will blow it all sorts of outta proportion. Can anyone relate? Just me?
I had both of my feet colored yesterday. They're still a bit sore and swollen today but I'm happy to have the feet done. It's really just going to look like I'm wearing socks all the time since they cover every inch that isn't hidden by flats. You can kind of get what I mean by the photos above.
And just because Toby is really really cute, here are some photos of him. This top one is totally what our outfit adventures look like haha I know I look totally unamused but I actually didn't even notice he did this until later! That kid is basically a monkey. The bottom one is my favorite though. He's precious. I can't get over how happy he looks! He knew it was time to go to the playground. Anyway, sorry for image overload today! Having stockpiled outfits comes in handy when you refuse to get out of your yoga pants and sweatshirt. Don't judge me.
Jessica Simpson dress
Forever 21 purse
Thrifted belt (I think? IDK)
Lucky Brand flats
PS: I promise I'll stop spamming you with outfits! haha 3 or 4 in one week? That's a lot for me! I know I totally can't keep up with that kind of momentum :P
I love your outfit spam! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty dress! It looks fantastic on you. And those pictures with Toby are so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the dress :) xo
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I love the location of this photo shoot and that last photo is so cute! You look lovely like always and I love your tattoos!
ReplyDeleteCarlee
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i think to at this is my favorite outfit ever that you posted on your blog :), looking good Ms B
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ReplyDeleteI love your feet tattoos, and I can't wait to see them now once they're all healed up (hope that didn't sound creepy). I'm getting my left foot tattooed in a while and I'm so nervous already.
ReplyDeleteAlso that last photo of Toby is the cutest. So is your face.
That last picture is amazing! Making me smile :D
ReplyDeleteI love his cute shirt!
ReplyDeleteHe seems like such a great kid :) and your dress is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHe seems like such a great kid! And your dress is beautiful.
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beautiful dress and gorgeous backdrop!
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Haha Toby is so adorable!
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Still my fashion insipration <3 I love this dress, especially the shoulder! And red lips really suit you! xx
ReplyDeletehaha aw the photos of toby are so darling
ReplyDeletelove the pink hair with red lips;' that printed dress is cute, and the photo bombing is ADORABLE!
ReplyDeleteXO Sahra
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Love it. Congrats on finishing your feet!
ReplyDeleteThe last pic is so classic! How adorable!
ReplyDeletexoxo Sarah
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Love love this outfit Kaelah! I also love that you brought back the pink wig! I've always loved it on you. Also, that dress totally reminds me of Pollock, but that's good! I love Pollock. Also, I love the color of you feet and these pictures are just really great, I love the water in the background.
ReplyDeleteThe Toby pics make me laugh. But I mostly just came here to say GO ON WIT' YO BAD SELF GIRL. LOVE THE RED LIPS!
ReplyDeleteThat's all. :)
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the dress looks too good with your pink hair!
ReplyDeletea friend of my has a dress in a similar color scheme and wears it with a red belt - such a pretty combo!
You are my style hero. I want to be like you when I grow up. Come help me shop, okay?! :)
ReplyDeleteI looove this outfit. I mean a pretty much love almost all your outfits but this one is just so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHe is getting big! :]
Gorgeous dress, and I love how you paired it with that simple studded belt! You look so pretty! And your kid is way too precious. :)
ReplyDeleteYour outfit is adorable and so is Toby!
ReplyDeleteBtw, I saw your comment about exposing your arms on a certain website... all I have to say is you should expose them more often (of course if it makes you comfortable) cause it looks rad! Your tattoos also give the illusion that you have sleeves, haah. But yeah. Lovely outfit. xo
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Having such ink envy right now. I love the new foot design and I was also admiring lovely floral (fire and ice-themed) tattoos on another girl's feet yesterday at the building where I work. It's amazing how top of the foot tattoos completely dress up shoes and outfits. Also I'm glad you kept that dress. It does look good on you and it just goes to show sometimes you just have to leave your comfort zone when buying new stuff.
ReplyDeleteAw you look amazing! I'm glad the sickness is starting to get a bit better. I'm sure you'll feel all better soon. It's never soon enough though, is it? I really love the pink hair with the fantastic print on your dress.
ReplyDeleteToby is super cute too! That jumping picture is fantastic.
The dress is a teensy bit busy, but I think you wear it really well! + that last photo of Toby is just the cutest thing ever!
ReplyDeletexo Heather
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i love that dress! and toby looks adorable,
ReplyDeletethat is one happy kid :)
xo, cheyenne
I think the drees looks fabulous on you and the spiked belt and bag, makes it a bit more rocker which I really like. Hoe you get well soon Kaelah, being sick and having hundreds of things to do is awful, but it is even worse when you're on vacation so think of the "bright" side of it xx
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is perfect! Toby is adorable, he seems so much like my little dude! Also, you in red lipstick = AMAZING! :) That is all.
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