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I’ve had these jeans for a while but I believe this is their first appearance on the blog. Everyone I’d like you to welcome my banana legs. They are pleased to meet you as well. 

 

I didn’t realize that when I started my blog about three years ago that I would a) eventually run out of things to talk about and b) want to talk about the same thing again and it would get awkward. As I was looking at my pictures today I thought “wow I really like to dress like a third grader.” I sat down to write my post and remembered that aw, yes I’ve written that post before. In an eerily similar outfit, too. So I’m at a crossroads — do I take the lazy road and just link the post here and say “ditto” or do I take the high road come up with a whole new take on wearing bright, unmatched colors all of the time? 

 

I say ditto

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Sweater: Madewell

Jeans: Bloom

Tote: Madewell

Hat: Gap

Necklace: Anthropologie

 

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214 Responses

  1. I’m actually a pretty big fan of the polka dots plus the banana legs. But what I really need to know is: how long did that hat actually stay on your head?

    If you say longer than 5 minutes, I’m going to doubt your veracity as a blogger.

    Oh, and sitting down to blog something and realizing that you’re repeating yourself…yeah, totally done that, and I haven’t been blogging nearly as long as you have nor do I have an exclusively style-related blog.

    Sad, sad, sad…

    1. Abby — I can honestly say it stayed on until about 11:30 today when it become about 70 degrees here. Do I get to keep my blogger card?

  2. ditto that all day everyday. that’s what i would do. and I also dress like a child and i have no shame! 

  3. I have to say, I love your outfits, but I really keep up with this blog for your blurbs. You should write more! 🙂

  4. I think those pants are fabulous on you Kendi!
    adoredlife.blogspot.com

    1. Katie — yes I am! It’s from Anthropologie. I linked it above but it looks like it is sold out online. However, I got it in store just a few weeks ago and they had plenty! You might want to check there. I’ll try to find a similar one to post online. 🙂

  5. Oooooh, so a fan of the yellow and brown. Pinning that bad boy, or girl…

    If you’d like to, or any other readers out there wanting to help as sister out, I’m having a poll on my blog today. Pick the 30th item! Sound familiar ::cough cough, Winter 2011 remix::

    I’m the ultimate creeper.

    {www.heatheringheights.com}

  6. I have no problem repeating a look because that is the result of me establishing my style. My problem is that I have two conflicting personas. One is a third grader and the other is a super sophisticated lady. My closet is bipolar because of this. 

  7. Maybe you could just build on the theme by doing a side-by-side of “today” Kendi and actual elementary school Kendi. I’m very curious to know if you actually dressed this well when you were little. I know I sure didn’t.

    Sarah’s Real Life

  8. Love the colors with this one! And cute stocking cap! Only in Texas do y’all wear stocking caps for fashion. Where I come from – that sucker would be pulled down much lower on your head to actually keep your ears warm! 😉

  9. Nothing wrong with the grade school look! I wish I had dressed this well as a 4th grader. I still have nightmares of the short bowl cut hair I had. Besides I’m wearing my owl sweater from Old Navy today.

  10. So, normally your look is pretty cute but this is just not a great outfit – you *do* look like you’re trying to be a high schooler, not a good look, even for high schoolers.

  11. those yellow pants are a great shade of yellow!  i have a pair, but the yellow is just not quite right.  you know what i mean.  like instead of banana legs, they look like… husks of pale sweet corn?  without the bumps.  or the husk part.  dammit.  what am i talking about.

    http://www.thismomsgonnasnap.com

  12. Hi!! Very pretty!! I love sweater, the necklace is beautiful and bag is lovely.
    Kisses

  13. OMG that hat…I need it! Your whole outfit (once again) is amazing!

    Shannon
    bigdreamsandexpensivetaste.blogspot.com

  14. Lovely autumn outfit, love love. The beanie makes it look all too cute 🙂

    Love,
    from daniellescorner.com
    (Latest post – PetiteFashionChallenge#21 – The Fascinator – http://daniellescorner.com/?p=… ) 

  15. ooh,,nooooo you don’t look like a third grader. but those jeans are pretty reminiscent of a certain crayola somethin somethin

  16. I'm actually a pretty big fan of the polka dots plus the banana legs. But what I really need to know is: how long did that hat actually stay on your head?

    If you say longer than 5 minutes, I'm going to doubt your veracity as a blogger.

    Oh, and sitting down to blog something and realizing that you're repeating yourself…yeah, totally done that, and I haven't been blogging nearly as long as you have nor do I have an exclusively style-related blog.

    Sad, sad, sad…

  17. I have to say, I love your outfits, but I really keep up with this blog for your blurbs. You should write more! 🙂

  18. Oooooh, so a fan of the yellow and brown. Pinning that bad boy, or girl…

    If you'd like to, or any other readers out there wanting to help as sister out, I'm having a poll on my blog today. Pick the 30th item! Sound familiar ::cough cough, Winter 2011 remix::

    I'm the ultimate creeper.

    {www.heatheringheights.com}

  19. Katie — yes I am! It's from Anthropologie. I linked it above but it looks like it is sold out online. However, I got it in store just a few weeks ago and they had plenty! You might want to check there. I'll try to find a similar one to post online. 🙂

  20. Abby — I can honestly say it stayed on until about 11:30 today when it become about 70 degrees here. Do I get to keep my blogger card?

  21. I have no problem repeating a look because that is the result of me establishing my style. My problem is that I have two conflicting personas. One is a third grader and the other is a super sophisticated lady. My closet is bipolar because of this. 

  22. Maybe you could just build on the theme by doing a side-by-side of "today" Kendi and actual elementary school Kendi. I'm very curious to know if you actually dressed this well when you were little. I know I sure didn't.

    Sarah's Real Life

  23. Love the colors with this one! And cute stocking cap! Only in Texas do y'all wear stocking caps for fashion. Where I come from – that sucker would be pulled down much lower on your head to actually keep your ears warm! 😉

  24. Nothing wrong with the grade school look! I wish I had dressed this well as a 4th grader. I still have nightmares of the short bowl cut hair I had. Besides I'm wearing my owl sweater from Old Navy today.

  25. So, normally your look is pretty cute but this is just not a great outfit – you *do* look like you're trying to be a high schooler, not a good look, even for high schoolers.

  26. those yellow pants are a great shade of yellow!  i have a pair, but the yellow is just not quite right.  you know what i mean.  like instead of banana legs, they look like… husks of pale sweet corn?  without the bumps.  or the husk part.  dammit.  what am i talking about.

    http://www.thismomsgonnasnap.com

  27. Hi!! Very pretty!! I love sweater, the necklace is beautiful and bag is lovely.
    Kisses

  28. OMG that hat…I need it! Your whole outfit (once again) is amazing!

    Shannon
    bigdreamsandexpensivetaste.blogspot.com

  29. Lovely autumn outfit, love love. The beanie makes it look all too cute 🙂

    Love,
    from daniellescorner.com
    (Latest post – PetiteFashionChallenge#21 – The Fascinator – http://daniellescorner.com/?p=… ) 

  30. ooh,,nooooo you don't look like a third grader. but those jeans are pretty reminiscent of a certain crayola somethin somethin

  31. You’re too cute! I’ve only had my blog for 6 months and sometimes I’ve have to check back to make sure I’m not repeating myself!
    xoxo
    Megan
    a ray of sun

  32. 1. Those are two of my favorite outfits of yours
    2. My boyfriend often comments often how my style is similar to his 7 year old daughter’s (and it’s true. I’m just saying, have you been into a Justice lately?)

  33. The more I see this tote, the more I want it! Are you happy is your purchase? Is it good quality? Thanks for your blog which makes me smile every time, I like your “always look at the bright side” character! 🙂

  34. You're too cute! I've only had my blog for 6 months and sometimes I've have to check back to make sure I'm not repeating myself!
    xoxo
    Megan
    a ray of sun

  35. 1. Those are two of my favorite outfits of yours
    2. My boyfriend often comments often how my style is similar to his 7 year old daughter's (and it's true. I'm just saying, have you been into a Justice lately?)

  36. Love how you always make the most random colors work perfectly together!!  Please don’t ever run out of things to talk about!!

  37. The more I see this tote, the more I want it! Are you happy is your purchase? Is it good quality? Thanks for your blog which makes me smile every time, I like your "always look at the bright side" character! 🙂

  38. Love how you always make the most random colors work perfectly together!!  Please don't ever run out of things to talk about!!

  39. Really love the mustard and tan…it’s perfect for this time of year! And it’s a whimsical colour mix esp with the polka dot pattern!
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  40. Really love the mustard and tan…it's perfect for this time of year! And it's a whimsical colour mix esp with the polka dot pattern!
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  41. I absolutely love this outfit! It is versatile and would look great during any season, but it also elicits a sense of fun from the girl wearing the outfit. 

    1. I also have a college fashion blog. http://lookcuteonabudget.blogspot.com
      Check me out 🙂

  42. I absolutely love this outfit! It is versatile and would look great during any season, but it also elicits a sense of fun from the girl wearing the outfit. 

  43. I also have a college fashion blog. http://lookcuteonabudget.blogspot.com
    Check me out 🙂

  44. just post the pics of the outfit and links to where eveything is from, thats why people read fashion blogs anyway

  45. I love this! I actually found a similar sweater at Old Navy. I will be copying this look for sure! Thanks Kendi!

    chanelwears.com

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