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The other day I was meeting with a vendor for the shop and the rep commented that I must be so clean and organized. At first I thought she was joking and then I realized that she was being serious. In my mind I immediately thought ‘gotcha’ as I slowly nodded my head in agreement. Truth is I am not organized and I’m only remotely clean — the kind of clean that is odorless and will not get the heath department called on you. But I appreciate that for whatever reason she dubbed me as clean and organized. Maybe it was because I had my papers in a file folder. That always reads as organized, I’ve learned. Of course she didn’t realize that I had ALL of my papers in that single, unnamed file folder and none of them correlated. But the illusion of being organized was there and that’s good enough for me.

Speaking of being organized, today I am forcing myself to organize my desk and office at the shop so pants were the best choice for this mission. A friend of mine said that she calls this tying up loose ends, I call this regretting not filing for the last 6 months. Her phrasing is much more catchier than mine. 

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Jacket: J.Crew Factory

Tee: c/o Joie (similar)

Jeans: Bloom // BB Dakota

Purse: c/o Questhaven Fashions

Turquoise Necklace: c/o Stella & Dot

Layering Necklace: c/o Stella & Dot

Heels: Similar

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164 Responses

  1. I get that way whenever people tell me that I always look “so put together.” I feel like I wear some version of the same outfit all…the…time, so to me, I feel more like I cheated and went with what’s easy than, you know, putting any thought into what I’m wearing.

    But I like the compliments nonetheless, so I don’t usually say anything other than “Oh, well, I guess I’ve found a style that works for me,” then chuckle inside my head at the idea. 🙂

  2. Those pants are so gorgeous! You do come across as clean and organized, I have to say. Though it’s hard to tell from pictures!
    Good luck cleaning up your desk!

  3. I love these super fun pants on you. And the layering necklaces are so delicate and pretty. Have fun organizing… or maybe I’m the only person who thinks organizing is fun. 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  4. Super cute outfit! Love the coziness of the Tshirt!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

  5. I don’t want to say it, but . . . this might be my ultimate favourite outfit you’ve done! (I mean there are so many awesome ones!) I have since been mentally running through all my wardrobe trying to recreate it! But alas, without the awesome jeans? I feel a shopping trip is needed! (not that I needed any convincing!) and denim jackets! who saw that making a stylish comeback!

    I love it Kendi! Keep up the stylish awesomeness!
    xoxo

    http://therealjlow.wordpress.com/

  6. Those pants are so cute!! Don’t you just love it when you get compliments that you don’t deserve? Haha. I’m the same way, I’ll have a million papers and tell myself I need to get organized– so I get one folder and use that for everything. There, organzied!

    Mackenzie
    http://www.heybirdfriend.com

  7. I am actually in lust with this bag and may or may not need it immediately.

    xo Ashley

    thetiniestfirecracker.com

  8. I am actually in lust with this bag and may or may not need it immediately.

    xo Ashley

    thetiniestfirecracker.com

  9. I get that way whenever people tell me that I always look "so put together." I feel like I wear some version of the same outfit all…the…time, so to me, I feel more like I cheated and went with what's easy than, you know, putting any thought into what I'm wearing.

    But I like the compliments nonetheless, so I don't usually say anything other than "Oh, well, I guess I've found a style that works for me," then chuckle inside my head at the idea. 🙂

  10. Those pants are so gorgeous! You do come across as clean and organized, I have to say. Though it's hard to tell from pictures!
    Good luck cleaning up your desk!

  11. I love these super fun pants on you. And the layering necklaces are so delicate and pretty. Have fun organizing… or maybe I'm the only person who thinks organizing is fun. 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  12. Ummm… I can TOTALLY relate. As a teacher and aspiring principal, I know I better get my act in gear as far as organization goes. File folders can go a long way in faking organization though… I get the cutesy ones too so it looks like I am organized AND color coded. Those pants are great. Love the print!

    Kristen

    Radiating
    Splendor

  13. Ummm… I can TOTALLY relate. As a teacher and aspiring principal, I know I better get my act in gear as far as organization goes. File folders can go a long way in faking organization though… I get the cutesy ones too so it looks like I am organized AND color coded. Those pants are great. Love the print!

    Kristen

    Radiating
    Splendor

  14. I don't want to say it, but . . . this might be my ultimate favourite outfit you've done! (I mean there are so many awesome ones!) I have since been mentally running through all my wardrobe trying to recreate it! But alas, without the awesome jeans? I feel a shopping trip is needed! (not that I needed any convincing!) and denim jackets! who saw that making a stylish comeback!

    I love it Kendi! Keep up the stylish awesomeness!
    xoxo

    http://therealjlow.wordpress.com/

  15. It’s like you’re speaking my story lady. The gals that I work with are always commenting about how organized they think I am. I just nod and think to myself – if only they saw my car and the 2000 Starbucks straw wrappers that are stuck into the side pocket of my door. Or the boxes that fill the closet of a spare room filled with my important papers for the past 5 years….Love the jean jacket – I actually just bought the same one.

    Candida
    Merch Maven

  16. Those pants are so cute!! Don't you just love it when you get compliments that you don't deserve? Haha. I'm the same way, I'll have a million papers and tell myself I need to get organized– so I get one folder and use that for everything. There, organzied!

    Mackenzie
    http://www.heybirdfriend.com

  17. I am actually in lust with this bag and may or may not need it immediately.

    xo Ashley

    thetiniestfirecracker.com

  18. What do organized people actually look like anyway? Asides from the carrying files in manila folders thing. I feel like I’m a (somewhat) organized person, but I always feel like I look disheveled, haha.

    Anyway, I love the print on those pants!

  19. Ummm… I can TOTALLY relate. As a teacher and aspiring principal, I know I better get my act in gear as far as organization goes. File folders can go a long way in faking organization though… I get the cutesy ones too so it looks like I am organized AND color coded. Those pants are great. Love the print!

    Kristen

    Radiating
    Splendor

  20. It's like you're speaking my story lady. The gals that I work with are always commenting about how organized they think I am. I just nod and think to myself – if only they saw my car and 2000 Starbucks straw wrappers that are stuck into the side pocket of my door. Or the boxes that fill the closet of a spare room filled with my important papers for the past 5 years….Love the jean jacket – I actually just bought the same one.

    Candida
    Merch Maven

  21. I love this outfit! All of the colors go together so nicely. I especially love the print of those pants. It’s great for spring! That t-shirt looks comfy too – I’ll have to look into it. I have an issue finding good-fitting comfy t-shirts. 🙂

    xo, Jessica.
    http://www.JessicaWearsPearls.com

  22. What do organized people actually look like anyway? Asides from the carrying files in manila folders thing. I feel like I'm a (somewhat) organized person, but I always feel like I look disheveled, haha.

    Anyway, I love the print on those pants!

  23. I love this outfit! All of the colors go together so nicely. I especially love the print of those pants. It's great for spring! That t-shirt looks comfy too – I'll have to look into it. I have an issue finding good-fitting comfy t-shirts. 🙂

    xo, Jessica.
    http://www.JessicaWearsPearls.com

  24. can i just tell you how flippin cute you are? like, every day, Kendi. I just cannot. And BTW you WEAR those pants 😀 Have a great day!

  25. Love this outfit Kendi. Love how it’s casual yet chic. I’m doing a link up next thursday. HOpe to see you there.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

  26. Its the basic things in life that makes it comfortable everyday. I was hoping if you would like to follow each other on Google Friend Connect and other social sites. That’s if its ok with you. Thank you so much.- Chic Out of Town Blog

  27. I think you mean collated? (not correlated)

    Love the heels…just bought a pair of blue suede pumps, can’t wait for them to arrive.

  28. can i just tell you how flippin cute you are? like, every day, Kendi. I just cannot. And BTW you WEAR those pants 😀 Have a great day!

  29. Last year, our room got so gross that we paid one of our guy friends to take out the trash at one point. So this year whenever you can see the floor of my room, everyone comments on how organized I’ve become, ha! 🙂

    Love that dainty necklace and the shades of blue 🙂

    http://perpetuallycaroline.blogspot.com

  30. Love this outfit Kendi. Love how it's casual yet chic. I'm doing a link up next thursday. HOpe to see you there.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

  31. Its the basic things in life that makes it comfortable everyday. I was hoping if you would like to follow each other on Google Friend Connect and other social sites. That's if its ok with you. Thank you so much.- Chic Out of Town Blog

  32. I think you mean collated? (not correlated)

    Love the heels…just bought a pair of blue suede pumps, can't wait for them to arrive.

  33. Those pants are to die for but unfortunately I feel like they wouldn’t suit my larger thighs. *sigh* Such is life.

    waitealittle.blogspot.com

  34. Last year, our room got so gross that we paid one of our guy friends to take out the trash at one point. So this year whenever you can see the floor of my room, everyone comments on how organized I've become, ha! 🙂

    Love that dainty necklace and the shades of blue 🙂

    http://perpetuallycaroline.blogspot.com

  35. Those pants are to die for but unfortunately I feel like they wouldn't suit my larger thighs. *sigh* Such is life.

    waitealittle.blogspot.com

  36. Love the way you styled your pants.

    If you get a sec, check out my latest post ‘Bold in Blue’.

    XO

    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  37. Love the way you styled your pants.

    If you get a sec, check out my latest post ‘Bold in Blue’.

    XO

    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  38. Love the way you styled your pants.

    If you get a sec, check out my latest post 'Bold in Blue'.

    XO

    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  39. Every time I see you wear your jeans jacket, I get a sharp jealousy pang. It’s pretty much the coolest jeans jacket ever. Which sounds totally brown-nosey. But it’s just the truth. Just wanted you to know your style sometimes pains me.

  40. Every time I see you wear your jeans jacket, I get a sharp jealousy pang. It’s pretty much the coolest jeans jacket ever. Which sounds totally brown-nosey. But it’s just the truth. Just wanted you to know your style sometimes pains me.

  41. Every time I see you wear your jeans jacket, I get a sharp jealousy pang. It's pretty much the coolest jeans jacket ever. Which sounds totally brown-nosey. But it's just the truth. Just wanted you to know your style sometimes pains me.

  42. I am the same way- people think I am so much more organized than I really am. I’ll just let ’em think that. LOVE those pants, Kendi!

  43. I am the same way- people think I am so much more organized than I really am. I'll just let 'em think that. LOVE those pants, Kendi!

  44. Could you be my personal stylist… please? 🙂 You make it seem so easy! This outfit looks great, I love everything about it. <3

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