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{Top: Bloom | Jeans: Similar – blue | Shoes: ShoeMint | Scarf: Similar}

This is one of those weeks that I keep thinking the week is done and it’s Friday. When you have deadlines, this is a terrifying, anxiety-inducing thought. Unless of course my deadline was to party, then it would have just been disappointing that it wasn’t Friday.

You should know by now that if my hair is in a bun it’s a) dirty, b) a shower might have been optional and c) I’m teetering on the line of ‘dirty chic’ and ‘don’t care.’ We’ve pulled some late nights this week to launch our new fall collection for Bloom and this morning it just hit me, square in the sock bun. But the good news is new fall styles are online now! Totally worth a tired face and the dirty bun. And also worthy of the nap I will be taking in about two hours.

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  1. I am not judging you for your dirty hair at all.  Late nights for work make things like that acceptible.  Plus, I'm not even looking at your hair because I can't get over your amazing cobalt blue pants!  Note to self: Learn how to pull off brightly colored jeans as well as Kendi.

  2. Gorgeous outfit! That olive shirt looks amazing and I'm drooling over that bag. Also, your dirty hair looks waaaay better than my dirty hair!

  3. Hi my dear!  You are so stunning and witty!  I bought these shoes because of you the same ones that you have here—I have to know were yours INSANELY comfortable from the very first time you wore them???

  4. I would have to say I am a fan of the color olive, however not a fan of green olives themselves. Disgusting creatures they are. 
    You my dear, look glorious- not disgusting at all, even with that dirty hair.LindsayLindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

  5. PS- Why is it I only find vintage scarfs that are like $38? Why can't I ever find one thats a reasonable price & cute. Show me your ways.

    LindsayLindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

  6. It is so funny how universal the hair up=dirty hair thing is! I was having one of those days too. Congrats on getting the fall styles online! My faves are the Multi Panel Blouse and the Pretty Pleats Skirt. So lovely!

  7. The fall collection looks great…especially on your adorable self! You are definitely living my dream life by owning your boutique. Good luck with the new stuff. Xoxo

  8. Love the look and love the Fall styles. The Fall Blooms dress is gorgeous.-Heidi http://fabricandfrosting.blogspot.no/

  9. If only I looked as good as you when I'm tired! I just saw myself in the mirror and it's death-warmed-over for me. Maybe I should try a sock bun!

  10. Loving this combination and the fall collection is fantastic! Worth all of the hard work – I am sure it will fly off the shelves!

    Zahra

  11. I love how, despite claiming lack of sleep, how stunning you always look! I desperately need to get myself out there and find some vibrant colored pants.  I can just feel your bun staring me down, saying, "yes, yes you should."

  12. I love this look! Would have never thought to put royal blue and olive together. I love it!! And I can't wait to check out everything new at Bloom!

    sincerelysk.blogspot.com

  13. Love this look Kendi 🙂 I'm loving olive for Fall and it pairs so well with the cobalt blue pants!

  14. I love that color combination! I want to jump on the colored jean train so bad but I should probably wait until I'm not pregnant anymore!  I have decided to try your 30 for 30 challenge and would love for you to stop by and check it out!
    http://mysillylifeblog.blogspot.com/ 

  15. Kendi! I love your new Bloom fall collection! I sent you an email via your blog here – I hope you got it – but I was asking about a satchel you used in some of your item photos! Like this one here: http://www.bloomdowntown.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/teal-pleated-skirt – do you know who makes this satchel or is this something we can purchase from Bloom??? I've been looking for something like this for work for AGES!!! Love your fall collection!

  16. Kendi, will you share with us how to create that chic sock bun?  Also, I'm going to jump over to your Bloom site now!  Can't wait to see the fall line…

  17. Kendi! Never mind! I found it 🙂 It's the same as your pink one – just the tan color! HAHA! My librarian researching instincts figured it out! Melie Bianco, right?!? CUTE CUTE!

  18. ooh a nap sounds so good. and dirty chic, who cares? your face is gorg with all your hair pulled back. i mean, it is all the time, but especially today.

  19. I actually have the supplies to try out a similar outfit! Thanks for the inspiration, and be on the lookout for a copycat!
    work-it-blog.blogspot.com

  20. You look gorgeous! Dirty hair or not 😉 
    I especially love that bag, though!
    xo Heather   http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

  21. You look great! I love that floral scoop back tank 🙂 great pics for fall! 

    xo,
    Amy
    itwasloveat.blogspot.com

  22. Today on E! I heard this style of pant referred to as "Jeggings", that's right, Jean-Leggings.  When I heard, I thought, I have to tell Kendi!=)Congrats on the Fall line!
    Warmly,MaryaPartTimeHealthNut.com

  23. Kendi, I think you're funny & I like your outfits but the items in your store are seriously overpriced. It may be me but, is anyone really paying $78 for floral polyester dresses?

  24. Love this. (: A collared blouse and jeans and some cute shoes make for a great, effortlessly chic outfit!

    -theresa
    collaredblouse.blogspot.com

  25. Wow your blouse is gorgeous, the color and fit are just amazing. The whole outfit looks so cute.

  26. Oh Ken I you have saved my butt(literally and figuratively) so many time for inspiration on colours the I never would have thought of, you and JCrew:-) Honestly though how do u stick to your rules especially about budget and only buying something that goes with 5 other things? Is there some magic will power serum or something. I am having trouble with this one.

  27. Sorry for previous post with sp mistakes, my tablet touch screen is driving me…of course I mean Kendi, not Ken.

  28. I wouldn't even be able to tell that you're tired. You look so pretty and I WISH my dirty buns looked like yours. Mine kind of look..what's the word? oh yeah dirty 🙁

    Oh and I think I need to look into ShoeMint because I kind of want to steal those off your feet!

  29. Interesting mix of color. I like the mix of bold color with neutral green! I never would have put those colors together but I like it! 🙂

  30. Those pants look amazing on you!  I've been shying away from cobalt, but now I'm inspired to give it a go!

  31. and there I was wondering if I could wear my olive green top with my cobalt blue skirt.. looking gorgeous girl!

  32. Love the outfit! I was rocking a clean bun today which is the result of spending far too much time not being awake so that you only have about 2 seconds to fix your hair! And that's why I love a good bun! 🙂 

  33. I have been searching for colored jeans and even though they are everywhere, I cannot find a pair that fit right and don't look stupid. Maybe I just need to get use to the bold attention to my lower half or something.

  34. A few bun related things: 1. I wore a bun today for similar reasons, though some of my reasons involved wine. 2. Have you tried the bun screws from goody? They're amazing. 3. I saw this ribbon technique that looks fun thought her hair looked too nice to be putting in a bun to begin with. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_XalR_TAgw Buns!

  35. I'm in love with this color combo cause I've been eyeing some cobalt blue slim cropped dress pants at the Gap for some time and I already have an olive green top that is similar to yours. Thanks for the style inspiration!

  36. If you're tired you've either got good makeup, good acting skills or are good with photoshop, 'cause you don't look it! Congrats on the new line – loving the polka dot sweater!

  37. Olive shirt directly following post about Olivia = NOW you've reached creeper status. 

    Just kidding! You look fabulous (and not creepy at all). And the fall styles look fantastic. 

  38. Soooooo relate…it's been an insane week for me and Fri is both terrifying and relief!  Love your shoes sooooooo much.
    <3 Cambriajupefashion.blogspot.com 

  39. Love that color combo. Never would have thought of it 🙂

    flouncesandhubbub.blogspot.com

  40. I really love your style! Your blog is such an inspiration. Keep them coming. I had a couple of questions for you but your contact page doesnt seem to be working on my end. Help. 😀

  41. A vintage scarf on an old purse is always my favorite way of freshening things up

  42. I love your shirt! Camp shirts are my fav! Tired or not, you look great as always!

  43. I love EVERYTHING about this look right from the bun to the shoes! 
    Xx

    kendra-genevieve-rose.blogspot.ca

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