Over the Shoulder Smolder Holder

11.30.10a
11.30.10b
11.30.10c
11.30.10d
{Shop: Skirt, Socks, Boots}

I have officially conquered the smolder look. Look at that smolder up there. That look says "Fall in love with me, but don't, I'll only break your heart." It's been 26 years in the making; looking in mirrors constantly, checking my reflection in order to master the smolder. But look at that smolder now -- conquered! 

I am not sure where this pretty scarf came from. Did I steal it? Possibly. I can't remember. Oh wait no I didn't steal my scarf. Whew. My sweet cousin donated it to me. (You know, my Donate Pretty Scarves to Kendi Foundation) But where did she get it? I have no idea. She probably stole it. 

For the life of me, I couldn't think of a name for this blog post. So leave your suggestions now! The best one wins.*


*And by best I mean funniest and by win I mean I'll just re-name my post. That's all you get. And a hug. You get a hug.

**The winner is: "Over the Shoulder Smolder Holder" from Stephanie. I laughed for a good 5 minutes on that one. You guys are funny -- I should hire all of you to write my titles for me. I don't pay and I"m a terrible boss. You in?  

161 comments:

Angry Asian said...

Stolen Scarf Sighted

Destrehan's Daughter said...

Foundational Scarf by Thieving Cousin

ilana said...

Adorable scarvery

Renaissance Woman said...

I love this post! Love the outfit and the commentary!

Stealing and Smoldering!

Whitney

www.MyStylishFriends.blogspot.com

Law Mama said...

Smoldering Scarf?

thedemuremuse.com said...

Heartbroken? Steal a scarf.

Beth Ellen said...

Smoldering and Stealin' Scarves

wow, that's bad, but awesome. You do look really cute though!

misshannie said...

I can't quite master the creative title business (my brain is tired!) but hell girl, you have definitely conquered the smoldering look. I'm still working on mine, but, at 18, I reckon I have time ;)

Much love!
Hannie
xxx

http://teaandbiscuits13.blogspot.com

Nikki said...

Mastering Smoldery with a stolen scarf

Erin said...

'Conquering the Smolder'

Love this post, very cute!

www.bishella.blogspot.com

Liz said...

You look fantastic! Of course I love your outfit, but the scenery and your hairstyle just take it up a few notches!

As for naming...how about Sisterhood of the Smoldering Scarf!

http://twosixandcounting.blogspot.com

ronnissweettooth said...

Smoldering sunset.

Brooke said...

gorgeous! I don't know how you do always create cute outfits with only certain pieces. that's amazing!

kenda said...

unfortunately this isn't one of my more creative days. i just have to say that between you & tania (what would a nerd wear), i have been convinced that i must buy (after 3 for 30, of course) a megan nielsen skirt. it looks so great on both of you.

Heather said...

Smoldering fields
The 26 year smolder?

I have a hard time smoldering myself, so I seem to be stuck on that- I usually end up cracking myself up. I love the backdrop for your photos, and that's really great lighting!

Anonymous said...

"The Smoulder." Have you seen Tangled yet?

Think Twice Style said...

The Smoldering Scarf Skeefer?

lizlovemusic said...

Ready?

Smoldering Heights
or
The Smolder the Better

So punny. So, so punny.

frankie said...

ronnissweettooth stole mine!

smoldering sunset!

Anonymous said...

A smolder in the meadow.

Anonymous said...

P.S. I'm the "anonymous" that left "A smolder in the meadow" but I can't sign in!!

Amy

Alessandra said...

Smolder it and they will come.

Amy Fashion Blog said...

My adorable Orange Scarf.

http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

Lourdes said...

That scarf is gorgeous and so are the photos!
Love your blog, btw.
xo
Lourdes
Please stop by my blog if you have a moment:)
http://lajolielavie.wordpress.com/

Allison said...

A Stolen Smoulder

In Kinsey's Closet said...

Kendi, that skirt is becoming you challenge MVP! You style it so well!

Amber's Notebook said...

Secrets of The Smoldering Scarf

Smoulder Moulder

Lying, Cheating, Stealing and Smoulding

Eyes if a Thief

Kendi's REAlly, REALLY, Cool. There I said it.

Okay, Where's My Hug?



Looking good BTW! Love it.

Anonymous said...

"Don't Let The Sun...go down on Kendi." Sung to the tune of Elton John's "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"

This is lame...and could be pervy in the minds of the pervs. Probably shouln't even hit send. But I will.

Nicole

Anonymous said...

"Smoldering Fields Forever"

Again with lame. At least it is a Beatles reference this time.

Nicole

Amber Lena said...

Smolder Much?

Natalie Brooke said...

I'm not the greatest at coming up with titles, but your outfit is gorgeous!!! I love the colours - great fall outfit!

http://nataliebrooke.wordpress.com

Elise said...

Oh My! I thought i was going to be so clever and unique and suggest a title with "stolen scarf" or "smolder" in the title. Oy. Turns out we are ALL so clever! How about Possibly Slightly Stolen Smolder Scarf Spotlight?

Stephanie said...

over the shoulder smolder holder AKA my scarf.

do i get the hug in person? (that's kind of a creeeeeeeeeepy internet stalker question, isn't it?)

=)

Cynthia said...

You obviously have to call the post "Somebody Call 9-1-1". What? There's a fire, AND stealing going on.

erin m. said...

"This is why i'm hot"


Why beat around the bush?? haha

Bad Taste Toast said...

I love the outfit! the skirt is simple but I love its shape and colour and the button facing, aw pretty! And the scarf matches the background so nicely :)

hm title... maybe "Donations save scarves from being stolen"?

karin said...

'that gorgeous glow'

the last pic is my fave! check your blog almost daily, lovve it!

Cait said...

Smoldering with Thieves

I love the outfit. I rarely wore skirts before reading your blog, but now I look at them in a whole new light. I think I'm being converted to a skirt wearer-pant shunner.

http://fashioncuriouscait.blogspot.com

Rebekah said...

"Smize."

As defined by Tyra Banks--smiling with your eyes. There's your post title!

karin said...

guess i missed the *funniest part.

'you know you wanna crush on this'

Pam S said...

I wear glasses so smouldering looks more like "oh no I have lost a lens and now cannot see!" I need to work on that.

Very cute scarf!

A. said...

Safari Smolder, since the background totally makes me think you are on safari.

-smatz- said...

Blog, Steal + Borrow.

Leah said...

Watch me smolder!

ClosetConfections said...

I have a hard enough time coming up with titles for my own posts, so I'm all tapped out. In any case both the scarf and the smoldering look are divine!

Kendra
http://closetconfections.com

Rach said...

Out of Africa

The movie was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw this outfit. The khaki skirt and leather boots reminds me of the pretty safari outfits Meryl Streep wears in Out of Africa, plus the landscape kind of looks like the savannah!

MONKEYFACE said...

Smolder Hads

Because you gots it.

It...works....??? ;)

Meredith said...

i'm bringing smolder back.


hahahah. i laugh at myself because no one else will.


meredith!

Joy said...

Field of Dreams

Love the look! And the scarf...even if it's stolen! ;)

http://southerncomfortga.blogspot.com/

O O N A said...

Everyone seemed to go with the smolder. But how about
A Family Trait (skill)
Cause come on, which will come more handy. Breakig hearts or stealing clothes? ...okay well if the guys are loaded...

Aanyways. I love the scarf. Does your cousin take orders?

Katie Aman said...

"I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder"
Have you seen the movie Tangled yet? Oh you must!

http://butterflylovessnapdragons.blogspot.com/

Taylor Sterling said...

stunning! I love the pretty relaxed feeling to the outfit and location!

Anonymous said...

5 minutes of uninterupted eye contact.

From Suns To Moons said...

"I Smolder, Therefore I Am... Getting Older"

OR

"Thou Shall Not Steal or Smolder"

Sophi said...

File It Under the Smolder Folder

Looove this simple fall outfit and the perfect autumnal lighting! You look classic, effortless, and beautiful :)

Miss Bibliophile said...

The Smoldering Thief

tweal said...

I have no title suggestion but I have to agree about the smoldering look! And I love the lighting in these photos, it's very 70's.

Sara Elizabeth said...

'Have scarf, will smolder.'

Lovenpraise said...

Hi Kendi, everytime I want some comic relief and fashion fun I come to your blog, which is pretty much daily :) thanks for offering a great combo and entertaining blog! I love your sense of humor and ur style of course... I just finally bought the intyce boots after looking forever for a cognac boot but I have always seen you wear them. I think mr. Steven himself should comp you for the advertisement!

Erykah

Shuga-Shug said...

Great restyle! How about Smolder In The Sun!

Shuga-Shug said...

Great restyle! How about Smolder In The Sun!

Justine said...

I like the scarf. Did you just tie the two ends together to wrap it around your neck?

Just Better Together

thirtynothing said...

Cute!

A la Kenny Rogers:

"You Gotta Know When to Smolder, Know When to..."

Or...cause maybe you're a big fan, how about:

Smolder and Scully and the Case of the Alien Scarf

Too much? Probably. Gah.

Rose said...

Haha, you are hilarious. Mastering new looks is always an accomplishment. :)

Shuga-Shug said...

Great restyle! How about Smolder In The Sun!

CPalo said...

Kate Middleton called, "must steal this brilliant look".

Fashion Flirt said...

Girl, look at your smizing. You should run a smizing tutorial for all the ANTM hopefuls next cycle. Tyra would be PROUD.

Witt said...

Kendi Intentions after Cruel Intentions. I think you knock 'em out with your smolder though. Just saying.

Ann Marie said...

I don't know why, but 'Kiss kiss, bang bang' comes to mind after reading your post. I think it came to me from the part where you say "Fall in love with me, but don't, I'll only break your heart". Oh and maybe the potential scarf stealing and semi Western-ish look to this cute outfit! But all the smoldering scarf title variations mentioned are fun too!

http://stellawishes.tumblr.com/

theartfulabode said...

"this outfit is dope". good title for any post, right?

Ellen Arneson said...

smold and conquer

winner

IMAGES DE BEAUMONT said...

"Smokin' hot"

Colby Jaimerena said...

"Whose Scarf is it anyway?" haha like the old show "Whose line is it anyway?" :) Cheezy, but gotta love the cheese!

Krameymartin said...

Love the blue + orange.

jennefer lauren said...

the smold and the beautiful.

what's sad is it took me way too long to think of that. oh well, it's only work, right? kendi comes first!

Faiza said...

i vote for "the smold and the beautiful" but because i would like a shot at a hug of my own i'll go with "under wraps"

PILAR said...

i love this outfit! if you only knew how many times i laugh at my desk. in my office. alone. haha! i think you look very "scarfilicious". yes, i made that word up.

Jo said...

Stole.

(as in scarf/shawl and the past tense of steal)

kimmie said...

Haha! you're too funny. You need to go watch Tangled, it's SOOO cute, and the whole "smolder" look totally reminds me of the movie. LOVE. :)

I suck at thinking of blog post names, so no help there. :)

Ms_SyllyBee said...

i love the scarf and socks! isn't it amazing what accessories can do?!

i'm so bad with coming up with titles....

"Stealing Glances" how bout that? :)

i wander, i wonder

Shallow Mallow said...

Post title proposal:
Can you smell burning? I think something is smoldering *sniffs*

Me, I don't do graceful titles. But then I don't know how to smolder so there ;)

I've been trying for the one eyed blink of Metropolis' Maria for years (turns out a friend of mine has been practicing in front of her mirror too!) but unlike you and your smolder I am far from my (somewhat creepy) goal :D

Blair R said...

In honor of all the hard work it took to get your "look" down, and the possibly stolen/possibly not stolen scarf, I suggest: "Blue Steal" (a la Zoolander) Sure, your scarf isn't blue, BUUUT your shirt is. ;)

Jamie said...

Smolder in the Sunlight

OR

Call me Mrs. Smolder

either way the outfit is cute and smolderiffic. hey...

Smolderiffic!

LuLu said...

Beautiful pics! =)


http://luluandthestyle.blogspot.com

Holly said...

Smile with Your Eyes..

Demonstrated best by Tyra Banks..
Be prepared to laugh.. hahahaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZhRz6DZSrM

Annie said...

Keep Strong and Smolder On

(I'm a total lurker, but I love your blog and the strength you have for the 30 for 30!)

Vanessa said...

"It's easy to be this awesome when you're already super awesome."

Lin said...

Smoldering reminds me of kindling, which reminds me of Kendi. Only one degree of separation between you and smoldering, what took you so long to master it!? ;-)

So..maybe Smoldering Kendling. Or since we're dealing with outfit #18, maybe 18 degrees above smoldering.

The more I write smoldering, the stranger it looks and sounds.

Berenice said...

Naughty Kendi...but not Everyday

Funny post and cute outfit BTW.

Amy said...

Smoke before Fire

Dana said...

Stole Scarves Foundation- covering bare necked ladies one stolen scarf at a time!

Dana said...

That should say Stolen Scarves

megannielsen said...

Hehe you have indeed conquered the smolder - and that scarf. I LOVE this look honey!!

Lovers, Saints & Sailors said...

Cute cute cute cute cute cute cute!
I straight out adore this outfit.
It's no fair that the seasons aren't the same on both sides of the world. Today is the first day of summer and all I want to wear are socks and boots like you.

Also, I'm hosting a give away. Check it out.

Pretty Shiny Sparkly said...

Blue Steel (you know you love it)

♥ Kristina,
Pretty Shiny Sparkly

Lydia Marie said...

That's a lovely scarf, the color is so pretty on you!

And I'm not awesome at coming up with post titles, maybe 'I'll only break your heart'?

My Heart Blogged said...

Um, how about "Puff the magic dragon.". You are wearing a puffy scarf, a puffed sleeved shirt, and a poofed out skirt. Long live the poof!
My Heart Blogged

jasmine said...

hahaha! i love your blog voice. i don't read most fashion bloggers' posts...i just look at the pictures...but yours i read. 'cause you're funny.

i think i would call this post "i've mastered knee highs under boots AND the smolder look. what have YOU done?"

Human Sparkler ♥ said...

Stealing is for cousins, not me.

great outfit!

-Logan

http://fashionsparklers.blogspot.com

Amy Z. said...

The Stare and Smolder...Works Every Time

www.candidclassic.blogspot.com

Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) said...

The Smolder Conquer!

www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

Mel said...

Just wanted to tell you I absolutely love this outfit!! Gorgeous pics!

Sorry, I don't have a title...

Mel

Linley said...

love this look, kendi!! every bit of it! and the scenery is gorgeous!

"i'll steal your heart and your scarf."

Sorren said...

A guide to the Shoulder Smolder

Emily said...

Looks like you're saying "Megan Neilson look up skirt here."

woodycakes said...

you + that skirt is a really pretty combo. you pull it off so well. and that's a really pretty scarf too! i love the way you tied it.

that last picture with the sun in the back? GORGEOUS.

i'm bad with funny so i'll leave it to the others :D

headlinesandhemlines said...

How about a French post title: regard ardent...a loose translation of smoldering gaze

Emily said...

I think this post should be called: Emily (me) Wants Kendi's (you) Skirt Really Badly.

:)

Joll said...

your photos are definitelly the best on whole blogspot! who is taking them?

http://jollburrfashion.blogspot.com

PetiteLittleGirl said...

Love those photos. You look so gorgeous as always. How do you find a place to take these gorgeous photos with no people around? That's what I'd like to know :) Have a great week!

Teddi said...

"smolder said knock u out!"
(hewah)
or beeyatch stole my smolder! (bolder holder)

Anonymous said...

Boom! Roasted!

BiancaFiji said...

This post is about a stolen scarf. But who cares. Check out that smolder.


Introducing THE SMOLDER.

Jameil said...

Smolder from the Shoulder

Lisa D. said...

Look Deep Into My Eyes and Hand Over Your Accessories.

These photos of you are gorgeous, as usual. I really like the over-the-knee socks you've got on under your boots in this one. They're very close in color to your boots, so they just add a little length and have the same effect as OTK boots without you having to actually wear OTK boots, which, to me, look super uncomfortable. :)

Lisa D. said...

(Over-the-knee boots look uncomfortable -- not your socks!) Haha. :)

Elizabeth said...

"here comes the smolder" - from the new movie Tangled!

very appropriate with the timing of 2010? lol.

cute outfit!! :)

Kristen said...

Don't call it a scarf, call it a comeback... as in comeback, because my look is so smoldering you'll wanna come back.

Add a boo-yah on the end for emphasis.

Jules said...

Kendi, you seriously are the cutest ever! Your blog is my favorite! I am still enjoying my dress.

Tiffany said...

Cold Smolder.

I had to scroll through all the other comments to make sure that one wasn't taken.

Ann said...

It's not funny but I think your post should be called "All Wrapped Up"


http://annimalhouse.wordpress.com/

gabrielle said...

"will smolder for scarves"

"smoldering scarf stealer"

Leah said...

Smoldering Theft

arielesterose said...

"You Belong to Me" because Taylor Swift references are almost as funny as Justin Bieber references.

Ariel
http://arielelsewhere.tumblr.com/

lmjasinski said...

Sunset safari. Those grasses kind of look like the serengeti.

Melinda said...

"klepto everyday" bahahahah

Nilcha's Fashion Chronicles said...

i get the scarf from some people who stole from some people (read it with Snop Dog rhyme)

Kendra said...

"Smolderlicious"

You got it girl...work it;)

JESSU said...

Love the colors and the outfit :) And nice scarf, maybe I can steal it?

jill said...

"Nobody steals my smoulder"

katelyn said...

smolder-me-pink

Jen said...

Because I like to be different, I'm not including scarf or smolder. I'm . . .

"Skirting the issue"

There you go. The first thing I noticed about your pics was your skirt. I'm skirting the issue of scarf thievery and smoldering looks. Your post title should, too :oD

Pam S said...

Thirteen ways to steal a scarf and still look smouldering.

Anonymous said...

smolder everyday :)

marianne

forefrontfash said...

I Only Wear Scarves If They Are Stolen, Borrowed or Donated

Bridget said...

"Kendi is a Stealing Smoldering Girl."

No, that's super dumb. Don't pick it.

mary Ellen said...

The Beatles song "Here comes the sun" comes to mind:)

Brittany D'Lynne said...

I love your smolder...I just look very upset with the camera when I try. Because really, I'm blaming that damn camera lens for just not properly capturing my enticing glance. Come hither, I say, but I'm pretty sure all you hear is: There is something in my right eye.

Sigh. But you look great. And the scarf is pretty, stolen or not.

Jessica said...

What a cute post! And that is a beautiful scarf. Thanks for always making me smile with your blog!

LahTeaDah said...

Very cute outfit! Love the Skirt! Love the Boots and Socks combo and of course - cant get enough of the Scarf!

XOXO
Yours Truly

read me: www.lahteadah.blogspot.com

Katie said...

hmmm...here is my go:

#1) to smolder or not to smolder, that is the question

#2) the misadventures of a khaki skirt

#3) what beige and blue and Kendi all over?

#4) don't look at me, I'll just break your heart!

OK, that was kind of fun.

Anna Jane said...

"Smolders for Sale"

katy said...

I love the juxtaposition of your ethereal photos and blunt, humorous writing. keep blogging!

hair-mess said...

"Conquering the smolder look with a stolen scarf" - I apologize, if this is a repeat, but didn't have time to check. ;-) In any case; as always love the look and in this case also very much the background, xox, Macs

A.Co said...

How can I even compete with all these amazing title suggestions?! SHEESH!

Regardless. Great smolder and scarf :P

A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

Kendi Lea said...

Joli -- My husband takes my photos! Isn't that nice of him?

(He kind of has to. I withhold food and love if he doesn't.)

Jen said...

Now that's a great title! Makes me think of Beaches .

Jen said...

Now that's a great title! Makes me think of Beaches .

paperwhales said...

how amazing is that scenery!

paperwhales.blogspot.com/

amanda said...

i am the 150th commenter!!!!! do i get a prize? just kidding. this outfit is gift enough for me. you look amazing and the lighting in the photos just enhances that. kendi, i've said it before and i'll say it again, you are a remix master!

Mackenzie said...

Okay, so this outfit convinced me more than ever that we should BFFs and we should go shopping. And you should cough in my general direction at clothes you think I should by, so then it looks like I picked it out myself! Deal? :)

Mackenzie

K*Rock said...

love megan's skirt!

Kat said...

Love the way you're wearing the scarf - how'd you tie it that way? Does it stay?

kat
gingerandthegeek.com/kitty-corner

Kelly said...

This just might be my favorite outfit of the challenge thus far. LOVE everything about it! Also, the last photo is amazing - you look great and the lighting is incredible!

Aubsent From Texas said...

How adorable are you?!?
Been reading for a while, thought I'd say how much I enjoy your wit and style.
Impressive smoldering :)

Penny said...

I adore your stolen scarf :) The orange colors look great with your blue shirt. Your skirt is cute, too :)

Stephanie said...

is it hugely pathetic that IT MADE MY WEEK that you picked my title? that i jumped up and down ( a few times) and said "yipeee!" sorta is. oh well. it's the little things in life. =)

thanks for ALL your inspiration.

emily//the lesser panda said...

The shape of that skirt is so flattering on you!

Emily//TheLesserPanda

Pearl said...

Love it!
Love the scarf!


Pearl

jaci jackson said...

Not stolen... Re-gifted! I think. But I could be wrong and guilty.

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