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I’m pretty convinced that I have the worst immune system in the north Dallas region of Texas. (While a small area in comparison to the rest of the world, it’s still a sizable award.) If someone sneezes within 25 feet of me, I will catch what they may or may not have. I feel like I can blame sitting in a cold office for years with only a computer to talk to that weakened my immune system. Now in the shop, all human contact is risky. And everyone knows cash has two things on them: crack and germs. Which is why I’ve stopped hugging every single person that comes through the door. Too much risk. And it scared some people off.
I thought I’d pull out my kitty dress for no good reason today. Just because you know….kittens!! Which I am also allergic to, not to be a downer. Truth be told, had there been a puppies dress, I would have probably gone for that one. Chalk this post up to more things you didn’t want to know about me: cat allergies, low immune system, pups over kits. I am just so dimensional.

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Sweater: c/o Simply Audrey
Dress: Anthropologie (might still be on the sale racks but sold out online)
Wedges: c/o Sole Society
Earrings: Kendra Scott

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148 Responses

  1. I've been in LOVE with this dress since the moment I first saw it on Calivintage.  I have yet to make a purchase (mostly because it's out of my price range) but I still admire it from afar : )

  2. Can you do a hair how-to? I have pretty much the same haircut and am dying with jealousy.

  3. i adore a sweater over a dress. it is super comfy, like wearing pj's in public, but somehow chic and always perfect. plus – this dress rocks!

  4. Such a pretty outfit Kendi! So sorry to hear about your lack of resistance to colds and pussy cats! Sounds like you need some fresh garlic in your diet! My hubby was the same when we met – colds, allergies, you name it. Now, plenty of garlic in his diet, no problems for 10 years!
    Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
    Zoe xxx

  5. I love that kitty dress! drink green tea every day, I swear that is the only thing saving me from catching ever single sickness there ever was.

  6. Cat outfit! Me-YOW. I love how dresses can become skirts when paired with sweaters. 

    As for the allergy thing– a few years ago, I found a cat by the side of the road. I took it home to try to find a foster home for it, and slowly suffocated. Meanwhile, my husband and dog became desperately attached to it. Everyone's hearts broke when we had to give her away. But the cat is alive and well, and named "Darling," so I guess all's well that ends well! 

    – Leah / superstarling.com

  7. 🙁  Sorry to hear that!  Hope you feel better.  I'm actually home from work with a sick bebe, who also has a cold.  Crossing my fingers that I don't catch it, too!  My immune system is usually crap, but I've lucked out this cold/flu/sick season.

  8. We rarely see you in black — it looks amazing! 

    Bethany
    aluckyfifth.com

  9. I have a cold now too!! Stemming from my grandpa who gave it to my aunt who gave it to my dad..and you know how these holiday family reunion things work! Love the super cute outfit!!

    -Stephanie@LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

  10. MMmmmm girl. You look so good today!! I'm loving you in black- and your hair is PERFECT today (not that it isn't everyday…).

    Git it! 

  11. I am currently trying to fight off my second cold of the season. It sucks. Hope you feel better.

  12. so cute! I totally would have picked puppies, too. Kittens are adorable, but my sinuses and them do not mesh well.

    Morgan
    seemomogo.blogspot.com

  13. So, did you take all of the rhinestones off the toe of these shoes? I noticed they look a little different on the Sole Society site. Anyway, they look great!

  14. You look gorgeous here!! As a cat lover myself I'm swooning over your dress its perfect.

  15. Great hair day!!! 🙂 Love the outfit, too! It looks awesome with the red hair. Xo

  16. I love the sweater over the dress!! You look so pretty in black and white!

    Joyce@
    Sip-n-wear.blogspot.com

  17. I've been trying to figure out how to use my dresses more and now I know… buy that sweater.

  18. I love that kitty print 🙂 So cute! I've been blessed with a good immune system *knock on wood* so I haven't gotten sick yet this winter. I hope it lasts! haha. Hope you feel better soon 🙂 

  19. if you ever upgrade to a puppy dress, i could take this kitty one off your hands.  no questions asked.  http://www.thismomsgonnasnap.com

  20. I take dogs over cats any day but I love this dress!! Poor you and your immune system, I have been ill on and off for the last 5 weeks now with various illnesses so I feel your pain! Be gone germs, be gone!!

    Janine xxBakeGlueandTrend

  21. pups > kits. hands down. thought, I do love that dress and sweater combo. very cute. if there was one with horses – i'd take it!

  22. I totally know how you feel. I feel like ever since I had my son, I pick up every germ imaginable. He picked up the hand and foot disease just before Christmas and kindly passed it along to myself and my husband. I'm still not better. Love your outfit and hope you feel better soon. Drink lots of water and tea.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.wordpress.com

  23. I can totally sympathize with you, every time I travel I come home with some kind of cold. It's unpleasant. Hope you feel better soon.
    You skirt is so cute!

    Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca

  24. Have you ever tried immune boosters?  We take Wellness Formula and the occasional tincture to avoid colds etc and generally, do very well.  There are also diets you can follow that will support your immune system (I found the one I did via google).  Good luck!

  25. Feel better soon Kendi!

    Even with a bug, you dress great! In love with the outfit, but especially the wedges!

    Brandy
    whattowearwithpandy.blogspot.com

  26. I swear, the new sweater-over-dress thing is the best invention. ever. so snuggly yet so fashionable! hope you feel better :]
    -Z
    sometimesztakespictures.wordpress.com

  27. I have that dress too! I styled it with a black sweater too the last time I wore it! http://www.annikadotbenitz.com/2012/12/day-118-in-search-of-white-dress.html?m=1

    Anthro may not have a puppy dress, but they do have a puppy shirt! Here's me in it: http://www.annikadotbenitz.com/2012/10/day-57-puppy-love.html?m=1 (There's also one with foxes on it –> http://www.annikadotbenitz.com/2013/01/day-125-dog-walking-clothes.html?m=1 )

    I'm crazy for anything with animals on it, clearly!

  28. I have  a dress with puppy dogs, and I love it!. Though I have gotten comments from class mates such as "why are you wearing puppy dogs?" 
    Because I can.

  29. Such a cute outfit, sorry about the cold.  Try a good probiotic, it helps 🙂

    xo Lulu
    simplylulustyle.com

  30. This outfit is adorable. I want to steal it from you!!!!! haha (:

    -theresa
    collaredblouse.blogspot.com

  31. Lol, you are so witty! Every single one of your posts is hilarious. And ouf course you look fab as always.
    Myah
    thehappyhealthywholegirl.blogspot.com
    identifemi.etsy.com

  32. I love short sweaters with skirts like that so cute! I wish it was warm enough in Portland for me to wear that 😉

    Maddie http://sistersintherain.blogspot.com

  33. A kitty dress! Truth be told I would have gone for the puppy dress too, but the kitty dress is still adorable. I have an obsession right now with cutey animal print pieces. Love the dress.

    -Candida 😉

  34. You crack me up. And I need that cat dress like NOW. I didn't know such a thing existed!

  35. I didn't know your store is that close to me! I have to visit soon. I agree, Kendi! Puppies are much better, but cats are just as good as long as they're in print, lol! I hope you feel better!

  36. AH! you are my absolute favorite style blogger! Everything you post i would put on in a heart beat. Makes me so anxious to be post pregnant to get back to my non maternity section of my closet! ha

  37. I'm sorry to hear about the immune system and I totally understand, I use to get sick all the time, I pretty much ended up with a cold at least 3 times a flu season but now that I never go anywhere I don't get sick. Anyway, I love this look, how can one beat an adorable kitten print dress from Anthropologie. I love this sweater too, it is hard to find the perfect fitting sweater. You look stunning, I looove your hair.

     <3Honeysuckelle

  38. seriously, everyone's getting ill!! boo!

    Love the cat print, it's so cute! Also loving that black top with your new redder hair 🙂

    Katie x

  39. girl you look beautiful in these pictures. the background looks like an italian courtyard so either you are on a secret vacation you forgot to tell us about, or texas has some hidden gems 🙂

  40. I take  5,000 units of vitamin D every day and it has really helped my immune system.  You look so cute!  Hope you stay well!

  41. I love wearing sweaters over dresses! It makes the dress work with an infinitely larger amount of things!

    Cate
    Flirtnwithfashion.blogspot.com

  42. Dearest Kendi, you should start juicing. As in, fresh veggie and fruit juice. Since I started juicing last January, I have not been sick this year. At all. Not once. Not a cold. Not a flu. Just sayin'. You're welcome. 😉

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