Last week my mom and I headed up to New York for the Ladies Home Journal conference that I spoke at. And by spoke I mean I ‘umm-ed’ my way through a 30 minutes speech that ended up being 20 because I talked so fast out of sheer nervousness. Usually I’m good in front of a crowd, but for some reason I was back in 6th grade giving a presentation in front of the class. I mean it was fine, but you know. The good news is my mom was the hit of the party; it’s always nice to have a mom to fall back on.
Since I didn’t have my sweet photographer with me, we didn’t get outfit photos while away but I did instagram like a mad woman. It’s always awkward to come back to an outfit shoot after you’ve not taking photos for a few days. I’m usually kind of stiff and I forget what I’m doing with my arms. Which leads me to this apology:
To the sweet ladies who caught me mid-photoshoot: I apologize for looking at you like you were crazy prophetic wizards when you asked if I was taking photos for the blog. Although, the deer-in-the-headlights look is typically always there, I’m usually full of more words other than “uh-huh…how did you know?” Thanks for saying hi and sorry for the awkwardness that is my life.
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Sweater: Anthropologie (on major sale, btw — I’m wearing a medium)
Skirt: Anthropologie
Heels: Madewell
Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs
124 Responses
love these colors! so unexpected! x
dipped in yellow
Absolutely love this skirt and the color combo is perfect!
xo Jessica
http://www.mystylevita.com
Your speech was awesome – I was listening to your every word and ummm 🙂
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Beautiful outfit! Perfect bag and sweater!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Love the sweater! Funny note…I totally wore this sweater in middle school in the 80’s…I had it in red, turquoise and in yellow. #SoNotMyColors #FifthGradeFashionista
Adorable top dear ;))
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You are stunning, Kendi! What a great outfit. I’m a little jealous that it’s warm enough to wear that, since I saw snow flurries for the first time today in Minnesota.
That skirt is way cuter on you than the model!
http://www.workthatbump.com
Congratulations on your speech! I’m sure it was amazing. In other news, that skirt is gorgeous! I love the color.
http://jax-and-jewels.blogspot.com
What a great outfit!
I’m ALWAYS stiff in front of the camera, lol. I tend to be a really shy person, and you can tell right away with any photo I take. That said, you don’t look stiff at all!
♥
http://www.cutegirlypink.wordpress.com
hahaha i love you! I love this outfit. the lime green is perfection 🙂
Xo,
Belen
http://www.androbelinsider.blogspot.com 🙂
Is it weird that my first though on this outfit was “daaang girl!” Haha you’re smokin dear. I love the sassy mini skirt, buy of course you always keep things classy with a great top and accessories!
Mustard & Purple? Never would have thought this combo could be pulled of, but you did it and always continue to inspire me to be more risky 🙂
xx
Katelyn
http://www.katelynnow.com
Congratulations on your speech! I’m the worst at public speaking but I’m sure you did great. This purple skirt is so much fun!
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Love that skirt so much! I love how the sweater dresses it down.
xx Chloe
http://topknotsandpolkadots.wordpress.com
such a cute outfit! http://comedomenica.blogspot.com
nice color combo.
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need that skirt. repeat, need.
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love!
xx,
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LOVE that skirt!!! 😀 Such a great color and I love the texture
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I need this skirt too! So pretty!
Love the color of this skirt, it’s stunning!
The Purse Snatcher
LOL. I love your leather skirt! My Mom is also the life of the party. Don’t feel bad.
-ASh
http://www.thestylizedwannabe.com
HA! “I don’t know what to do with my hands.” Have you seen Semi-Pro? So funny. Anyway, you look beautiful, even if you feel awkward. 🙂 Love the skirt!
xo Ashley
thetiniestfirecracker.com
Great sweater. I bet you did great on your speech.
I’m sure you did just fine at your speech! And I agree, Mom’s always know how to help after it’s all done!
PS. I tried that skirt on and wishing I had purchased it now! Looks great against the mustardy-yellow color.
Jacqueline
http://www.purelypeanut.com
This color is kind of amazing on you and I love the texture of it too. I’m sure your speech was inspiring 🙂
Gorgeous look! Moms are so good at easing nervous and stressful situations. 🙂
your honesty is the best part of this. it’s inspiring that you weren’t hard on yourself for ummm-ing through a speech and that awkward moment!
love love this leather skirt! by the way – i dont know if i would have even had the guts to do a speech at all. good for you! public speaking is not my favorite thing, thats for sure!
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Look who’s rocking some complimentary colors! Love this combo. And umm congrats on ummm your speech.
~Sarah of Sarah’s Real Life (Lucky B Boutique giveaway in progress!)
I’m loving the purple and yellow together. LOVE that sweater. And I’m glad your trip to NY was a success!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
haha but this outfit is gorgeous! love it
kw ladies in navy
Great sweater!!
With love,
Elisa – My Fantabulous World
Oh stromboli… that skirt… it’s a shut the front door type of skirt… and I’m in love with it…
Hope
hchdesigns.blogspot.com
Love this whole outfit! Especially that skirt, looks amaze
http://www.topitoff-mel.blogspot.com
I read your speech was great! And mom’s are the best, so fun she could go to NY with you!
That top is so cute!
<3
http://downtownhautefashion.blogspot.com
I bet your speech was amazing! So cute you got to go to NY with your mom!
Iambornlippy.blogspot.ca
Love your skirt! I still remember the first time I ever spoke in front of a huge audience… in a different language, no less. I was shaking so bad, you could tell if you looked at the mic. But I loved it and haven’t stopped since! So glad you did it.
xx
http://franciscamay.blogspot.com
love these colors! so unexpected! x
dipped in yellow
Absolutely love this skirt and the color combo is perfect!
xo Jessica
http://www.mystylevita.com
Your speech was awesome – I was listening to your every word and ummm 🙂
http://fashionably-lateblog.blogspot.com/
Beautiful outfit! Perfect bag and sweater!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Love the sweater! Funny note…I totally wore this sweater in middle school in the 80's…I had it in red, turquoise and in yellow. #SoNotMyColors #FifthGradeFashionista
Adorable top dear ;))
❤ http://www.Tsangtastic.com
You are stunning, Kendi! What a great outfit. I'm a little jealous that it's warm enough to wear that, since I saw snow flurries for the first time today in Minnesota.
That skirt is way cuter on you than the model!
http://www.workthatbump.com
Congratulations on your speech! I'm sure it was amazing. In other news, that skirt is gorgeous! I love the color.
http://jax-and-jewels.blogspot.com
What a great outfit!
I'm ALWAYS stiff in front of the camera, lol. I tend to be a really shy person, and you can tell right away with any photo I take. That said, you don't look stiff at all!
♥
http://www.cutegirlypink.wordpress.com
hahaha i love you! I love this outfit. the lime green is perfection 🙂
Xo,
Belen
http://www.androbelinsider.blogspot.com 🙂
Is it weird that my first though on this outfit was "daaang girl!" Haha you're smokin dear. I love the sassy mini skirt, buy of course you always keep things classy with a great top and accessories!
Mustard & Purple? Never would have thought this combo could be pulled of, but you did it and always continue to inspire me to be more risky 🙂
xx
Katelyn
http://www.katelynnow.com
Congratulations on your speech! I'm the worst at public speaking but I'm sure you did great. This purple skirt is so much fun!
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Love that skirt so much! I love how the sweater dresses it down.
xx Chloe
http://topknotsandpolkadots.wordpress.com
such a cute outfit! http://comedomenica.blogspot.com
Beautiful! The textures work perfectly. XO
swishbyhollis.blogspot.com
nice color combo.
http://www.myclayexperience.com/
need that skirt. repeat, need.
http://semiweeklyeats.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-best-kind-of-date-night.html
I love this outfit! We don’t take pictures enough to not have mostly awkward ones, but we are getting better!
Leah Faye
a clover and a bee
love!
xx,
http://www.TheAblazed.com
Could you do a tutorial on how to do that tuck? I love the half tuck but I can’t seem to master it!
LOVE that skirt!!! 😀 Such a great color and I love the texture
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Gorgeous look! 🙂
xx,
http://pslilyboutique.com
I need this skirt too! So pretty!
Love the color of this skirt, it's stunning!
The Purse Snatcher
LOL. I love your leather skirt! My Mom is also the life of the party. Don't feel bad.
-ASh
http://www.thestylizedwannabe.com
HA! "I don't know what to do with my hands." Have you seen Semi-Pro? So funny. Anyway, you look beautiful, even if you feel awkward. 🙂 Love the skirt!
xo Ashley
thetiniestfirecracker.com
This is a really cute outfit, I love your top!
Kristina does the Internets
love this, kendi!
xo julesinflats
Gorgeous top! And I understand the blog photo thing… I am so awkward while standing there posing. I’m hoping it gets easier with time. 🙂
Signing
Steph
Great sweater. I bet you did great on your speech.
Love this! And is that a black bra I see peeking through the sweater? Sassy!
Pretty/Awesome
hehe it is…I’m so sassy these days. 😉
love love this leather skirt!
http://www.thecasualclassic.com
Look who's rocking some complimentary colors! Love this combo. And umm congrats on ummm your speech.
~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life (Lucky B Boutique giveaway in progress!)
I'm loving the purple and yellow together. LOVE that sweater. And I'm glad your trip to NY was a success!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
this skirt is so pretty! and you look gorgeous
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
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Adore that color combination! Yellow is always lovely with dark, rich colors!
Chelsea
http://northstargirl.com/
haha but this outfit is gorgeous! love it
kw ladies in navy
Speechless/gorgeous. Same, same!
Great sweater!!
With love,
Elisa – My Fantabulous World
Oh stromboli… that skirt… it's a shut the front door type of skirt… and I'm in love with it…
Hope
hchdesigns.blogspot.com
Love this whole outfit! Especially that skirt, looks amaze
http://www.topitoff-mel.blogspot.com
I read your speech was great! And mom's are the best, so fun she could go to NY with you!
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this post!!! I am new to taking outfit photos on my blog…& yesterday I was taking photos in my neighborhood & actually everyone that could be out was outside…not a fun moment for me!! Your photos are great!
Andrea
http://stylishadventures-al.com
When we first started taking photos and for about two years, we would have to go behind walls or wait until cars fully passed beforeI could pose. Now I have no shame, but it took a while to get there. 🙂
That top is so cute!
<3
http://downtownhautefashion.blogspot.com
I bet your speech was amazing! So cute you got to go to NY with your mom!
Iambornlippy.blogspot.ca
Love your skirt! I still remember the first time I ever spoke in front of a huge audience… in a different language, no less. I was shaking so bad, you could tell if you looked at the mic. But I loved it and haven't stopped since! So glad you did it.
xx
http://franciscamay.blogspot.com
I love that top!
Haley
haleyvalerie.com
I love this outfit! We don't take pictures enough to not have mostly awkward ones, but we are getting better!
Leah Faye
a clover and a bee
Could you do a tutorial on how to do that tuck? I love the half tuck but I can't seem to master it!
Gorgeous look! 🙂
xx,
http://pslilyboutique.com
This is a really cute outfit, I love your top!
Kristina does the Internets
Hottie!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
love this, kendi!
xo julesinflats
Gorgeous top! And I understand the blog photo thing… I am so awkward while standing there posing. I'm hoping it gets easier with time. 🙂
Signing
Steph
Love this! And is that a black bra I see peeking through the sweater? Sassy!
Pretty/Awesome
Holy cow – I am ordering that sweater – it’s adorable!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Speechless/gorgeous. Same, same!
I love that top!
Haley
haleyvalerie.com
Love yellow and purple together!
I’m sure your speech went really well, even with your nerves 🙂
Away From The Blue
Hottie!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Holy cow – I am ordering that sweater – it's adorable!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
it such a lovely outfit :3
That outfit is super cute – I love that sweater with the skirt. I don’t think you look any kind of awkward!
I know how it is; every time I’ve done a presentation in front of a LOT of people, I freeze up. It’s something about the difference between, like, 10-15 people I see pretty often and 30 people I’ve NEVER SEEN BEFORE. You’d think I’d be MORE relaxed, since I’ll probably never seen ’em again, but noooooo. Katie’s brain no work like that.
Instead I speak at the speed of light, possibly faster than that. I may actually enter Warp Speed in situations like that.
That was all just a long way of saying I get you! I’m sure you did awesom e:)
Love the unexpected combo of purple and yellow together! Very pretty for fall and the textures are a great addition!
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Love yellow and purple together!
I'm sure your speech went really well, even with your nerves 🙂
Away From The Blue
Your amazingly beautiful and I hope you are in your happy place it always help with our gloomy days.
Great color combo! And I love the hilarious italicized apology at the end. Posing is awkward…especially when you get caught! ~ ashleigh http://www.joliejouel.com
oh this color combo is great and posing is awkward… Im not sure how you do it everyday! I barely can get away with it once a week! x
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Love the sweater and your skirt. Such a cute look. I know what you mean about the outfit posts and how it’s awkward when you get the stares and questions!
xo Dina
Sweetest Somethings
Love that skirt. Stunning and i totally know what you mean. I end up talking must faster when i’m nervous. It’s also hard to take blog pictures when people are starring at you.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
it such a lovely outfit :3
Your amazingly beautiful and I hope you are in your happy place it always help with our gloomy days.
Great color combo! And I love the hilarious italicized apology at the end. Posing is awkward…especially when you get caught! ~ ashleigh http://www.joliejouel.com
oh this color combo is great and posing is awkward… Im not sure how you do it everyday! I barely can get away with it once a week! x
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Love that skirt. Stunning and i totally know what you mean. I end up talking must faster when i'm nervous. It's also hard to take blog pictures when people are starring at you.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
Love your sweater! Simply stunning!
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Love your sweater! Simply stunning!
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That leather skirt is amazing! Love it with the yellow knit top. The mix of fabrics is perfect.
That leather skirt is amazing! Love it with the yellow knit top. The mix of fabrics is perfect.