Today was a nice mix of wind and humidity which basically means that the minute you step outside the air will kill your hair slowly, strand by strand, unraveling whatever curl you spent 20 minutes manipulating it into. So whatever is happening up there is just going to happen. I ended up grabbing my hat from the car that was from a recent trip to the pool and it ended up working out just fine with my outfit. This is when being messy and having a whole arsenal of things in one’s car works out. The not being able to let friends ride with you is a trade off of course, but I have shoes, purses and hats in my car at all times. That’s something right there.
I’ve always been so self conscious with hats for some reason. I guess it’s one more thing that draws attention to you and most of the time you are probably the only person wearing a hat if you are say, out at a restaurant or shopping. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve gotten older and don’t really care any more about anything or I’m just not as shy, but I never mind wearing a hat now even if I’m the only one. In fact, I needed a hat since we were poolside this past weekend and I am at the point in my life where SPF 50 doesn’t even seem high enough to shield me from the sun (whereas I used to just spray that stuff that said it was ‘tanning oil’ on it with SPF 4 but I’m pretty sure it was just coconut scented cooking spray. I have many freckles to thank for that stuff.) Of course sun protection is not only essential to me now but it’s easier because it’s accessory-based; it’s hard not to jump at the chance to remain pasty white and look stylish while doing it.
How this post went from bad hair day to the importance of wearing sunscreen is beyond me. It was supposed to be about my dress and how chambray fabric has taken over everything, everywhere. But that will just have to wait until I wear this dress again.
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oh that dress is adorable! And loving your gorjana bracelet! x
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Love this outfit! I spotted that Madewell dress the other day and I think it is so cute! I can hardly ever stay away from anything that is blue and white, and the added embroidery and great cut…hard to not love it!
Thanks for the heads up that it is on sale, might have to head to the store tomorrow.
xo
I just ordered a J Crew Factory chambray dress the other day: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/dresses/waistdefineddresses/PRDOVR~A5692/A5692.jsp and now I'm dying for it to arrive. Happy early birthday to me! Love that bracelet too
You look fabulous! Love the outfit and don't worry…the hat looks perfect!
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Wait, does this dress have pockets? My heart wants you to say yes, but my wallet wants you to say no!
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I remember seeing that exact floppy hat at Target, and it took all my strength not to put in with my basket of groceries. I still walked out with a new pair of shoes though… Dammit, Target! Foiled again.
Rachel
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Chambray and embroidery! How can you go wrong? Love it!
xo Adri
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I love that dress! It’s so chic and versatile.
Michele @ prettysmartme.com
Yes to the skin care protection. My mom is ALWAYS hounding me about this since she has skin cancer on her face. No tanning for me! LOVE the outfit btw AND the hair!
Great outfit, I love the dress and the shoes and hat are so pretty!
Awesome dress and even awesomer hat! 🙂 Beautiful setting as well. You're looking great these days girl!
Gorgeous dress and this hat looks great on you! 🙂
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A dress I like on sale…..win! win!
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that dress is beautiful!!
xo,
maddie
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Beautiful dress!!!
xx,
G
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I just had to send this dress back 🙁 had it not had that weird drop waist going on, it would have been the PERFECT dress for me. I'm jealous it looks so much better on you than it did on me!
I totally understand not wanting to wear a hat in public. I wear the only time i've worn a hat is at the beach, but this one is a BEAUTY!
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Your style is so perfect! I am in love with this entire look!
Love this! That blue is such a great color. And the hat is rockin'. Wear what you love!
adorable dress
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I've been eyeing this dress for awhile! Can't wait for it to go in the good ol' sale section! It looks gorgeous on you, by the way.
lovely dress!!!
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that dress is perfect!! love the color!
xxoo,
nikki
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Kendi, love this outfit and am a huge fan of yours! But are you planning to return that bag? I eye the tag on it. 😉
Lol, loved reading this even though it was not about your chambray dress which is lovely by the way, the detailing on the sleeve is awesome. Love the hat, looks great with the outfit even though it was unplanned.
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Stop! I love this! Such a cute dress!
Love the details! Great everything hat!:)
Yes, you nailed my relationship with hats. I admire people who wear hats, so I should just stop chickening out so much. And don't worry, all your talk about hats and suncreen didn't outshine the dress. It is beautiful!
I was wondering about this, too!
cute dress!
xo,
yaudy
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Love the dress and the hat so so much! perfect for summer!
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Totally get self conscious with hats but I wear a Western hat from Nordstrom everywhere I go practically. I am obsessed with it. Its so stinking cute. It cost me 48.00 but so worth it given its my favorite. Its the straw cowboy hat if you are interested. I wear it mostly when with my daughter or husband with me and I make sure the attention goes to them, not me…lol!!! Darling look you have!!!
Bahaha no. I've had it for a while so no return. But I'm really bad at not cutting off tags or plastic tags. :/ I should maybe take a pair of scissors to this one though! Thanks for the reminder!
I love how original your posts are! They aren't pre-planned styled shoots, they are what you wear every day! I aboslutely love your blog, it's always full of inspiration
Cute summery outfit, especially the shoes! I am also self conscious about hats, that's why I don't really wear them.
Cheresa
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That dress is beautiful, and the editing of these pictures is flawless.
Amazing dress!
XO
Jeanne
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hahaha maybe it comes with age, as you say,… I started wearing hats more too…Love yours!
xNina
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That is a perfect summer dress to beat the heat. And it's a good thing you got over your hat-wearing phobia because they really suit you! I love a big floppy hat, I put it on and feel like such a lady! xx http://www.clutch-style.com
Dress is cute but your accessories are dumb…incl shoes
What an adorably perfect for any summer event chambray & embroidered dress!! Love the big floppy hat!!
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Very cute. Love your hat–I have a similar one.
Melanie | UnraveledThreads
So gorgeous and so perfect for hot summer days!
Nightchayde
Always love chambray. This is so pretty:)
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In love with your hat!
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Oooohh I love your dress. Very adorable!
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i felt the exact same way with hats! and also with sunglasses as well. I felt like they drew extra attention to me, but now that I'm wearing both more often, i'm much more comfortable! love the dress!! and the hat of course 🙂
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Stunning dress!!
xo, Connie
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This outfit is perfect from head to toe! And I feel the same way about hats, which is how I felt about lipstick until one day I just threw up my hands and said 'who cares!'. Now I wear lipstick in any colour and I no longer feel like people are staring. I need to get the same thinking with hats for this summer since I have a whole collection that is currently collecting dust in my closet.
perfect summer outfit!! love this blue dress!
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this is a gorgeous look! great shoes
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kendi- any pointers on fit of this dress? it is on sale but final sale. thanks!
It is true to size for Madewell (so fairly true to size, I find the dresses fit a bit snug sometimes). It was tighter in my chest so I sized up and liked the fit better. I'd say if you're petite, go with your normal size. If you're tall and blessed in the chest, size up 🙂
perfect dress