{Shop: Similar Turtleneck, Shoes, Necklace}
Yesterday I accidentally said “It’s 2001, for goodness sake!” To which Bryan replied, “No, it’s not. It’s 2011.” It’s going to take some time to catch me up on the last ten years, but if anyone is up for the task it’s Bryan. Tonight he’s going to teach about YouTube and Snuggies. Tomorrow, Facebook.
So I copied Elaine from Clothed Much again. (Yeah, I said again.) She tweeted about these pants one day and I immediately got shopper’s envy, which some people use the word covet for. But I prefer shopper’s envy, because it doesn’t sound like I want to knock her unconscious and take what she has. It doesn’t sound like that, but that doesn’t mean I won’t do it. Lucky for Elaine she is many miles away from me and also, she is tiny. One day I will hold you in my giant girl arms, Elaine, one day. Till then I’ll just steal your clothes.
I could have named this post so many things. One would have been “How to get dressed for $50 or less.” As my pants were a wooping $16, down from $98. But then the rest of my outfit costs something like $36, so that title would have been a lie. Another could have been “My feet are cold but I refuse to wear trouser socks.” But somehow that just didn’t have quite the ring to it that I was looking for.
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Tell me more about your luscious lip color! I love it!
Very Classy! I too Love Elaine!
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I agree with MissAllycat .. that lip colours looks gorgeous on you! x
i love this look on you and it's great to see the same pair of pants on multiple people to get an idea of the fit. and what a great buy on this lovely pair!
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YES!!!! Do you get the diaper/crotch bagginess too?? It's hard not to sit like a man in them.
Love the black turtleneck with it. I'll copy this look, in which you'll copy my version, and then I'll copy that one…
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Okay, so I'm 4'11" and .. uh, wider. Can I pull off these pants, because I LOVE THEM?!
One of my favorite outfits on you–it looks just like you, only a bit different (did that make any sense at all? Hrm. Maybe only to me…sorry.)
Those pants are FABULOUS.
cute!! i LOVE your pants! i have seen them in stores but not sure how to wear them~!! but now i can look to your blog for inspiration!!!
Love this outfit! At first I was a little confused, because it seems like you never wear pants… sometimes you wear a skirt, I guess, so that's okay.
hahaha I love elaine's closet too. I love these on both of you! You look fantastic as always. and that title was perfect.
@MissAllycat — Yes, my lips. The color is It Girl from Sephora. Here is the link, but you'll have to scroll down for the color. http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P249814&categoryId=B70
@Elaine — the diaper crotch is in full effect today.
@FashionMomma — 4'11? I will hold you as well. Yes, you can definitely wear them. You might have to cuff the bottom part of the legs, but I definitely think you can pull them off. Run to Anthro, I'm sure they are still there for cheap.
@Nicole — I know. I'm thinking that I'm going to find a resurgence of pants in my wardrobe this winter. Tights don't cut it on some days to keep my legs warm!
"one day i'll hold you in my giant girl arms…" WTH?!? HAHAHAHAHAHA!
You're funny. I like that about you.
This is by far my favorite outfit. It's chic, versatile and gorgeous!
such a good copy and so strange because my blog post tomorrow (which has been posted in advance) is about copying and includes both you and elaine! we are all just a bunch of copycats but that's what fashion is all about!
xo
sami
I don't blame you at all for picking up this pants! They ROCK!!
This is so classic! I love it! Kendi you should be a model. 🙂 And kudos on the GREAT sale find!
I love those pants! My Anthro didn't have them in my size, and it was sad. I love how you wore them!
Super cute look. I love the second to last picture of you.
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started blogging some outfits from the holidays…feel free to check them out and let me know what you think! [be proud, kendi, i remixed them from my own closet and resisted the urge to purchase brand new things!]
happy new year!!
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truly.i love ur blog..ughh ur texts are so funny u are so gorgeuos and i want ur clothes!!!
Saw them. Loved them the first time. Solidified my love for them the second time. And I'm mildly infatuated with your shoes…and your parking garage. Ok, now i'm done being a crazy weird stalker-sounding chic. Classy look girly!!!
Saw them. Loved them the first time. Solidified my love for them the second time. And I'm mildly infatuated with your shoes…and your parking garage. Ok, now i'm done being a crazy weird stalker-sounding chic. Classy look girly!!!
You and me both – I was writing this (I hoped would be) inspirational blog post and realized (thankfully, just before I hit "post") that I had talked about what a great year I thought 2001 was going to be. Um, yeah. That's probably why no one reads my blog. 😉 Happy New Year to you and your cute outfits!
Don't you feel bad about shopper's envy. The pants are sweet and I totes have the necklace you're wearing…and you…had it…first. 🙂
You look awesome, Kendi! I loved the look on Elaine as well. 🙂
I don't have an Anthro near me. 🙁 Are they still online? What are they called? I may have to start eBay scouting!
Happy New Year!
Ok, I love this outfit! I just started reading your blog a few days ago and it inspired me to TRY to dress better…I have a ton of clothes but I always feel like I have nothing to wear…and now im trying to remix so I can change that 🙂 so thanks!
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Kudos to you for pulling off that outfit!
Ooooh, it's great to see the pants on 2 different body shapes. I may have to copy both looks. I love the necklace loads of bling!!
ps. Don't forget you must learn how to Dougie too! (Bruno Mars-Lazy Song)he he
Now I have shopper's envy.
You know you've got it bad when you covet something simply because it's a good deal.
Not that they are infinitely cute.
But $60 off?
It's such a good deal it makes my head spin. I can't even do basic math anymore.
LOVE your lip color! Please tell us where you got it!?!?
I don't think you can ever go wrong taking inspiration from Elaine! She's just fabulous!!
But I love your take – those pants are unreal and I love the dramatic necklace against such simple pieces! It's perfection – as usual.
AND if you're looking for a way to relive 2001, I highly suggest you get some tickets for the upcoming NKTOB/BSB concert tour – that should cover both 1991 and 2001 for you!
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Ooooh, I saw this outfit on Elaine's site and loved it. Pants always seem to confuse me so I don't know if I could pull those off. But you look really cute and polished, yet comfy.
Kendra
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GIANT GIRL ARMS!! LOL!!
I get shoppers envy all the time when I read fashion blogs! I especially get it when I read your blog! I get photo envy from you blog, you always have the best photos! Having a photog hubby will do that, huh??
Loved it on Elaine, Love it on you. You two are just geniuses!
Ohh man, I'm totally wearing trouser socks right now and suddenly feel like a huge lamer. WAY TO KNOCK ME DOWN, KENDI. Should have known it's fashion over frostbite, always.
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In TOTAL love with those pants….classic and stylish….you look fab doll:)
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Those are cool pants – wonderful inspiration 🙂
Love Elaine! You guys both styled it so well! I'm coveting the pants now too…
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Those pants are fantastic. I am envying both you and Elaine right now.
If only I wasn't so short. These pants look amazing on you! I'd love to try them but I doubt all five-foot four-inch me would be able to pull them off.
You have such great style and I love your blog!
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Those trousers are definitely something to copy/borrow inspiration! they are awesome! Thanks God it's not 2001, I used to dress so badly! … Happy 2011 dear!
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Well now I want to steal… I mean borrow, those pants.
The pants look so fab on you! $16?!?!?!
I love this look! Those pants are amazing. And I love the pearls/chains with it!
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I adore the colour of your shoes. They work so well with your outfit!
Love it ! Perfect for a job interview or a kid's birthday ! What do you think ?Totally Lady like ! love it again !
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I don't blame you one bit for copying those pants of Elaine's! They are fab!!
xo,
C
Great outfit, love every part.
I would have copied too, haha. Minor detail, but that necklace ROCKS!
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those pants are awesome, kendi, and i can't believe they were such a steal! I'm gonna live vicariously through you wearing those cause my big booty cannot handle 'em. haha 🙂
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Such great pants…can't believe that markdown! 😮
Loooove those pants, I will be now copying both of you, thank you very much! And I live in Australia, so no problems walking into the same party wearing the same pants 😉
Can we talk about how CUTE you are? goshhhh
LOVING this outfit, the subtle grey and black with a punch of lip color- delicious. Also those shoes are dang cute.
-Color
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This look fantastic on you! Oh my goodness! I want those pants, but I would also have to have the ability to look good in them…and that's just not going to happen. I can't wait to see what else you pair them with! When is the next 30 for 30?
I love, love your pants. So cute and professional 🙂
Those Anthro pants were $16?! That's such as steal considering the price before! Good Job Kendi!
I love the pants! Aren't they fun?? I bought some in khaki from Victoria's Secret online 2 springs ago. I love them and they are so fun to create looks with. The color of yours is great!
Krystle
love the pop of color on your lips with this neutral outfit! gorgeous!
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Wow, never would have thought you put that look together for under $50! You look great and those pants look pretty comfy, I'll admit.
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You look great in these pants. I, on the other hand, would look like a complete idiot in them. Then again, I don't need the pants to make me look like an idiot.
If I lived near a Anthro, I would run there right now and buy those pants, then I would be copying you!! You look great!
Those pants look so nice and comfy! These days i'm hating my skinny jeans/pants a little more each minute.
<3 Johanna
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Have I told you lately that you make me laugh? Giant girl arms? I die!
This outfit is super classy. No lie I was cracking up when you were talking about knocking her unconscious, and your giant girl arms. This is why I visit your blog.
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First let me say, I absolutely adore you and your style! However, I DO NOT like these pants. They are not flattering at all! Sorry! There was bound to be one thing I didnt' like that you show us! Keep up the cuteness!
You are hilarious. Very intereting pants. Like how you styled them. Not many people can pull them off I am sure.
You are rocking those paper bag pants so well. And I'm loving those shoes from target – the color is fabulous…I bet they take on what ever color you need them to…gray, taupe, nude etc.
P.S. I hear you on the cold feet – but sometimes we need to suffer to feel fabulous 🙂
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i need a paie. more like i want a pair. ahh. sales gets me everytime, envy too
Happy New Years!
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Love Elaine! And LOVE those pants!
Your take on Elainein's outfit is amazing! She has great style and so do you!
those pants are crazy hot!
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Amazing pants!
Oh Elaine is such an amazing inspiration to all of us!! 🙂
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P.S: I'm giving away a 2011 Fashion Tote with MiuMiu, Chanel… etc illustration… I thought you might be interested! 😉
Dude, you look super duper! I love those trousers but unfortunately Anthro is prohibitively expensive here in the UK. Oh well, at least Topshop is abundant over here.
Beautiful!!!
No wonder you copied her! Those pants are lovely. they look so good on you
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Kendi, I love those pants! I've been looking for a high-waisted version FOREVER. I'm thinking high-waisted and cropped right above the ankle…with a simple white tee? The search is still on…
Love this outfit. I like the pants, but they would look horrid on me, so you certainly don't have to worry about ME copying. 🙂 I may steal the shoes though. Interesting. I never would have looked twice at those shoes if I passed them in the store. But they go perfect w/ that outfit!
Love this look! Those pants would look terrible on me, but you pull them off so well. And that necklace looks so expensive! Well done.
If you get a chance, take a look at my 30 for 30! Inspired by you of course!
Really adorable look. Love the necklace, you look so chic!!!
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you look great, I love your paperbag pants. And I don't know how your toes aren't freezing off…I can't leave the house these days without tights or socks…darn you, poor circulation.
Gorgeous!!!! The pants look awesome.
Elaine is one of my favorite bloggers as well. She seems to truly be a genuine person. And gosh, I wish I could work pants like those. 🙂
Ha, I also wrote 2001 on something at work today. Fierce pants girl! x
gorgeous pants! love how they are cinched in at the waist.
lol my husband would make fun of me so badly for those pants! but that's usually a good sign 😉 you rock em.
Kendi:
I am almost jealous about the fact that the pants look super mega good on you, I've tried similar ones on and my body rejects them!…:) Love the outfit !
cati
The lip color (and the entire look) are killer on you, Kendi. Love it all to pieces.
-Dawn
what?! $16?! i immediately checked out their website. i never find such deals on anthro, online OR in store. what gives?
do you think if i found pants at goodwill that were a few sizes up, that could work? lol. i might get mistaken for a hobo. or a tiny asian gangbanger.
-chelsea
Those pants are fantastic! I saw them on the Anthro website and now I'd wish I'd bought them!
I've been writing 2001 since 2011 began too! Strange. Love your shoes!
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Wow girl – with that outfit you could rock the streets of Paris! :-), Macs
I loveee the pants!!
I loveee the pants!!
I think I have a little shopper's envy for those pants myself. The paper bag waist is one of my all time favorites. You pull it off so well, Kendi!
Those pants are fabulous! As is the whole outfit – so classy!
Gasp! I love that necklace! What a statement!! 🙂 And those pants!!! those are so cute! I wouldn't of known how to style them… of course.. you know! What would we do without you, Kendi?!
Oh! and the last picture…
You are waayyy too adorable Kendi. So adorable that you need to be on the front of a Christmas card.
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