I’m so used to wearing drapey clothing lately that I forget that I have curves under there. I wouldn’t say that I’m super curvy by definition but let’s just say that if I were a business card I’d have rounded corners. Needless to say my husband really likes this dress (and rounded business cards *wink, wink*). Little does he know that there is a secret layer of spanx under this little dress. Sometimes a girl’s got to have her secrets — and that’s a secret he shall never know. Girl code.
I’ve been so drawn to neutrals lately. Black, white, tan, grey — if it’s slightly drab, then it’s on my list. But the thing about neutrals is that they can be quite boring when alone, but when put together they can really make a statement. I’m thinking that there is some philosophical, parts-to-a-sum meaning in all of that but for now let’s just talk about clothes. Deep thoughts can wait for when I don’t open my post with underwear.
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Dress: Aritzia
Jacket: Old Navy
Shoes: Madewell
Tote: Madewell
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This dress is beautiful on you. Love the addition of denim, and those shoes are so mod!
xo honestly, b.
I LOVE this outfit! You're right neutrals can be boring but there's something about an outfit mixed with different neutrals and it looks effortless and chic.
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Simple and comfy casual outfit, I like it!
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that dress is so feminine! well-paired neutrals are my daily uniform. love the denim touch…
and thanks for making me laugh! love your sense of humor.
such a simple outfit, yet so perfect in so many ways!! I can't get over how fast your hair grows … it is so super long already!!
Jess
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This dress is gorgeous on you! You have the perfect amount of curves! And I love it with the denim too. So simple yet so chic.
Kendi, can you tell us how you get that just-the-right-amount of wave to your hair? I always get it too flat or too frizzy.
love this dress – I think I need it…and some spanx for those secret curves :).
a girl's got to have spanx. i don't mind if everyone know, but no one can see me wiggle myself into those bad boys. http://semiweeklyeats.blogspot.com/2013/07/we-survived-rent-runway.html
I can for sure. I curl it with a 1" curling iron away from my face then I brush it out. Whatever falls I just curl again and then brush them out until they are just soft waves. Do you use pomade? I use a water-based one and it just helps keep the curl but doesn't make it stiff or sticky.
which spanx do you wear? i have the hardest time finding the right paid that doesn't end up with VPL!
Cute neutral outfit, love the tote! xoxo
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How on earth do you wear Spanx in this heat and humidity? I am still trying to figure out how to not sweat through two sets of clothes a day in north Texas heat.
Those shoes are adorable! Cute as always Kendi 🙂
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A lovely look and I loved the way you wrote the post. This is some nice inspiration! And its calming to hear I'm not the only one with such fashion secrets 😀
Renate from http://thecuriousklutz.blogspot.com
those shoes- need!
Awesome, thanks!
Your hair looks gorrrgeous! Perfect look. 🙂
Haha spanx are a girl's best friend, for sure! Love this dress on you, so cute!
xo, Yi-chia
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Gorgeous look! Those shoes are amazing! You are workin it, girl!
love the analogy!!! stealing it.
Love the cognac and denim together!
I just got a similar American Apparel dress! But it's too hot here for the dress or to be wearing shape wear underneath.
You look FAB! You have a great figure and honestly it's refreshing to follow a REAL blogger and not one that's all bones.
you look amazing! and i love those shoes!
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This is a perfect, classic outfit.
Such a perfect simplistic look, I love it!
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Girl Code… LOVE IT! Spanx= Girl's Best Friend….
Hope
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Love this post … and even more this look, so simple but yet stunning!
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I've been loving neutrals lately, too. Maybe it's a transitional weather thing.
p.s. i'm glad i'm not the only one who 'needs' spanx.
be still my heart, those madewell shoes!! I've been fending off the splurge on them for months now, you're not helping my cause!
So gorgeous!!!:)
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Oh my gosh, I adore those shoes! Perfect color!
Nikki
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Love the dress, plain but gorgeous !
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Love the dress and the way it looks with that tone of brown/tan of your bag and shoes.
Love your blog.
XO,
Belen
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I think that I'm so pissed at how the humidity screws with my hair that I forget about sweating in spanx. Honestly though it doesn't bother me and I'm inside most of the day so a/c always helps 😉
I just ordered this bag! So excited to style it after looking at this outfit.
xo
Olivia
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Loving how you styled the dress with the denim jacket. Gorgeous.
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Love this chic, simple look. Perfect for a girl, like me, always on the go!
xo, Meg
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Nice!
Simple outfit but you look really pretty in this. 🙂
I love this neutral look — is so simple, chic and looks comfy at the same time! xo
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The bag is of my dreams!!! xxx
I can't believe that jacket is from Old Navy. Love it!
xx
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i love this dress and i love the spanx shout-out! i've been eyeing something similar (this waistband seems so forgiving) http://piprl.me/1dthdYr
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Love this look! The bag and shoes pop nicely against it all. I've been in the mood for the same hues lately.
That is such a nice dress – easy to dress up or down, very practical piece. Neutrals are fantastic like that 🙂
Away From The Blue
Good look for in between seasons, but lets be real there really is no "seasons" in TX, but got to love the great state anyways 🙂
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you are so inspiring – love this look!!
Lovely! What spanx are you "not" wearing!? i'd love your recommendation for your favorite and most versatile.
LMAO.I think he knows now.
-ash
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Hahaha! Best post ever, loved the spanx bit.
PS you look foxy!
im loving neutrals lately too! love your outfit
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Your bag and shoes are to die for!
xoxo Lexi
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I love that kind of dresses! You look great!
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The perfect Fall outfit!
Jen & Kelly
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I have a similar dress and it has been on some major repeat since the weather started cooling down! It's such a good neutral piece.
Love this great casual dress!!!!!! Great look.
Agi:)
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That dress looks great on you! And your Spanx secret is safe with me!
Your bag is gorgeous. You're such an inspiration!
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killing it as always. Who knew grey could look so sassy? I have a pair of 'kind of spanx' and I cannot find them anywhere! I may have to lash out on a new pair and pray they will not give me that funny muffin belly under my boobs. I know, great imagery right? Also, does this 'tote' hold a laptop?
I really love that Madewell tote and matching shoes! It's the perfect tan color. Great post!
Jen
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It is really great for you to comple all these vim commands. I salute
you,
and thank you!
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Kendi – I just saw your post on this awesome dress – not sure if you'll see this or not – but I'm curious to know – does the dress run true to size? Or is it a little clingy and a size up is good? I can never tell with these jersey knit style dresses!? Take care!
Hi Katrina! I sized up because it did cling to me. So I'm usually a medium and I'm wearing a large. Hope this helps!
Thank you for replying to this, Kendi! Totally helps!