Belt: Agaci Half Inch Skinny Belt (cut short) – S / $6.50 for two (similar)
Shoes: Marco Santi Dash Nude Pumps via Sole Society – 5 / $50 (buy – sold out in nude) (love this pair!)
Watch: Michael Kors “Small Runway” (MK5430) – $127 (buy)
Purse: YesStyle Sarah Quilted Bag – $93 (similar)
Hair: curled using Enzo Milano 25mm 3/4″ Round (buy)
It’s the first official day of Fall and I busted out my wool mini skirt {nevermind that the high was still 86 degrees today}. I love having an all-neutral look and adding a pop of color with an accessory, in this case an awesome hot pink belt. I went around town running a few errands after work in this outfit and actually had 4 different people stop me and compliment me on this look. I guess it’s a winner. 🙂
As an aside, I have a new favorite hairspray! The Paul Mitchell Fast Drying Sculpting Spray. I’ve been on the hunt for a hairspray that doesn’t leave my hair crunchy yet still holds my curl without weighing it down. Oh, and it can’t smell or taste bad {cause my L’Oreal Elnett is super yuck on both accounts}. Given all these requirements, I’ve surprisingly enough landed on this Paul Mitchell item. Loves it!
Happy weekend everyone!
Face: studio finish concealer, fresh faces sheer neutral light foundation, fresh faces first kiss blush
Lips: viva glam vi lipgloss
P.S. In case you missed it:
- Mad Men-ish – My take on a classic look.
- Color Brigade: Vol 37 {Orange + Chambray} – Another colorful feature. Have you checked out all the entries?
Rainy Days &Lattes says
Looks so good =) There is nothing better than neutrals 🙂 I love your hair today!
John Marine says
Even though the hot pink belt pops out from the neutral colors, your beauty absolutely pops with this outfit post. You look amazing. This outfit is lovely from the blouse (even the flower pin) down to the skin-tone pumps. The fourth picture of you in this post is truly spectacular. This post is just another example of Kileen awesomeness. 🙂
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Carrie Higa says
Ladylike, pretty and fun outfit. 🙂 Your makeup is wonderful. When I apply mine, it somehow never shows up in the photos … :
Dorien says
That's a really gorgeous shirt you're wearing!
Tara says
Very pretty! Love the belt and the flower pin, they totally make the outfit special!
triskelos says
It's such a great idea! I love such smart ways to incorporate some flashes of color into more neutral outfit)) And the flower brooch is so cute)))
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Cecilia Oviedo says
Wow 4 people? I'd totally stop you and hug you if I ever see you on the street, lovely way to add some fun to neutrals!
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Petite LG says
You're definitely on trend. Camel is the color of this Fall. A wool camel skirt is one of the items on my wish list too. I love to add a pop of color to a neutral outfit. Have a great weekend, Kileen!
Ellen says
I love the way that looks! I never would have thought to match a bright belt with a neutral. Great idea!
Katherine says
I love your second last pic 🙂 That pop of color is beautiful and love the wool mini 🙂
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Linda says
Your hair looks beautiful in curls! I have naturally straight hair, but I've been curling my hair since sixth grade. I feel strange if it's not wavy!
I used Paul Mitchell for a long time. It smells and works great! I hate hairspray that smells weird.
Courtney says
I love this look Kileen! I love neutrals for fall. It's beautiful–and the hot pink belt really does the trick! You look beautiful as always 🙂
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A Little Petite says
Lovely look!! Great idea of using the pink as a pop of color!xoxo!
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Katrina Castner says
I love this! And your make-up looks awesome!
Kileen says
wow, since 6th grade?!! i love how my hair looks with a curl but it's such a pain to do it every morning! any tips on how to do it quickly?
Amanda Horney says
Haha, I pulled my wool skirt out too even though the highs are also in the 80s here! Love neutral looks – and I really like that you mixed your neutrals to give some depth to the oufit. A skinny brightly colored belt is on my wishlist – you make me want one even more!!!
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Kileen says
oh yes, a bright skinny belt is always a great item to have in your closet!
Aubree Larsen says
I love this outfit! I am actually doing a linky party right now called "neutral with a pop" if you want to come link up!
http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2011/09/shop-your-closet_24.html
Jessy says
I love it! Neutral with the pop is the best way to go if you want it make a little statement with your outfit
AUBS* says
agree w/khatu via twitter. one of my fave outfits on you. this shirt fits you very well! same w/the skirt. I'm always a fan when u keep it simple. thumbs up.
PetiteAsianGirl says
Love this outfit on you. Your readers can easily recreate it with the BR blouse and the camel wool skirt H&M has out right now : )
Kileen says
Oh very true! I actually picked up the grey wool mini today and it's super cute! Gotta see about altering though as the smallest they had was a 4…
Kileen
Frannie Pantz says
I can totally believe that you got a lot of compliments on this look–it is a winner! I love your make up too. Very pretty!
Bre Clifford says
I love the fact that a simple accessory can make a world of different. In your case this pink is great. I would have gone for a neutral color like dark green but this look is a keeper for sure.
Congrats on finding the perfect hairspray!
Cheers,
Bre
Canadianpetite says
Another classy look, Kileen! I love love love this combo. The pink is just the right shade to offset but still complement the neutrals. I also love the eyeshadow you used on your lid (what is it?)
Kileen says
thank you!! the main eyeshadow color is Fools Gold by Fresh Faces ( http://www.freshfacesminerals.com/item_85/Fools-Gold.htm). It's even more gorgeous in real life. Must get! 🙂
Linda says
I wash, dry, and curl my hair at night. Then I spritz it with some hairspray and sleep on it. When I wake up in the morning, it's more relaxed and wavy. But sometimes if you sleep funny, the curls look great on one side and flat on the other. I'm too lazy fix it in the morning!
Kileen says
oh thanks so much!! i'm gonna have to do my curling at night too now!
Good Girl Gone Blog says
Love this look- that top is great, as is the pop of color!
Shasie says
So cute, I love that belt!
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