Top: Banana Republic (old) – XS (similar)
Watch: Michael Kors Rose Gold (MK5430) – $127 (buy)
Necklace: Amrita Singh Shelter Island via Hautelook (similar)
Necklace: Amrita Singh Shelter Island via Hautelook (similar)
Today marked the official day of summer! But instead of bright sunny skies, I woke up to a rainstorm instead! I actually love the sound of rain and was happy for the misty weather. Sadly though, my hair wasn’t so pleased. You can’t even tell in these pictures that my hair was actually curled. The humidity darn killed it. 🙂
I love this Forever 21 bag to death. Here’s a close-up picture of the fabric for those who are interested. The style of the bag is very similar to the Mulberry Alexa but I do think that the fabric is a bit different. Instead of the smooth, buttery leather of the genuine Mulberry, the faux leather of the Forever 21 is somewhat pebbled. There are definitely other differences in the bag styles but for $32, the bag is a great deal! I don’t see the bag online anymore, but snag in the stores if you can!
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P.S. In case you missed it:
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Yay! Welcome back Kileen!! I love the neutral colors and the splash of pink:-)
You look so refreshed!!:-)
I'm glad you're back! I too like rain but not in the summer…. I'm sorry for the loss of your hairstyle!
loving all the soft colors to your outfit and that beautiful purse!
thanks for the review on the bag, im glad it holding up so well! i'll have to go check my store for it now, even tho i dont "need" it! welcome back, btw!!
I'm really impressed with how you pulled off two trends that could be tough on most petites- longer hemline and pleats! You look lovely!
Lidi @ Eclectic Flair
the bag is holding up really well! i have to admit this is one of my better
F21 purchases. 🙂
Thanks! This hemline is definitely as long as I'll go. 🙂
Awwwww 🙂 you are so ladylike! I love it!
-Marie
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Love that bag and totally impressed with your ability to wear those heels!
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You always look so lovely 🙂 love the look especially the pleated skirt and that bag!! OMG it's gorgeous! <3
I think this skirt may be my favorite thing you own! It just seems so "you" to me. Feminine, classy and perfectly polished.
Oh thank you! 🙂
Kileen
The pleats on your skirt may be soft, but you have hard-hitting beauty with this outfit. Your beauty (and cuteness) shines through again with another fantastic look. Very lovely! You bring sunshine to the blogosphere when times are cloudy and rainy. 🙂
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Fabulous! You have such a specific style but its great to see all your variations. Just gorgeous hun!
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Wow I would have never thought that bag was from F21. Great find!
Gorgeous color palette! You look so lovely and feminine.
What a soft, feminine look…you look so pretty! Love the necklace!
love that skirt! so pretty. pleats are my fave. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
thank you so much for your sweet comment! they always make me smile. 🙂
Beautiful Kileen, so elegant and feminine. And I think your hair still looks great even in humidity!
The bag is gorgeous! I actually thought it was the Mulberry at first – but then agin, I don't really have an eye for these things. 😉
I recently went to a blogger meet-up in Seattle where we discussed how much we love your style and your blog. Just thought you might want to know. 🙂
love this outfit! such a smooth lovely colours!
omg, you guys talked about little ol' me?? i'm beyond flattered! thank you
so much!
So soft and feminine! You look beautiful!
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You look incredible in shades of blush is to say the least. And you surely do have a way of making this F21 bag look like a million dollars. 🙂
I love the subtle feminine colors! The pleats add even more cuteness to it, the pumps are amazing!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
Lovely outfit. I really like that necklace.
since this skirt is on the longer end, and you have shorter legs, you'd want to elongate those legs as much as possible. Here, wearing a bone color peep toe heels work, but I imagine what would be much better is open toe heels (no platform). Something more dainty and gives the effect that you are light on your feet vs a platform pump, which always makes your feet look more bold and chunky. This adds bulk and minimizes your leg extension; thus, shortening you even more.
oh great suggestion (as always)! i definitely agree and will try that next
time. thanks!
I love these neutral colors. They look so gorgeous on you! And those pleats are swoon-worthy!
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Gorgeous colour combination, Kileen. You're absolutely glowing and your hair looks great like this! So feminine.
I personally think the skirt would be a little more flattering a few inches shorter but I'm not exactly hip on the "midi" trend. 🙁
I love that bag!! Wish it was still online.
You look gorgeous in this, and I love the bag.
A great example of elegant, alluring dressing in neutral colors. You look wonderful!
love the come back of the pleated skirt
a hard look for most of us to wear, but you pull it off beautifully
brett
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Did you find that the skirt was a little sheer at all? The American Apparel has one picture in which it looks very sheer, but the others do not. I'm wondering if it was a mistake. Did you wear anything under your skirt?