what I wore : back again

by Kaylah Stroup
details 
dress – Brand New Bookstore Dress c/o Modcloth
shoes – Blowfish Shoes
camera bag – Siena c/o Jo Totes
lapel pin – garage sale
bracelet – c/o Rings & Tings

Oops! I took another accidental outfit post hiatus. You guys, I’ll get the hang of this again. I swear! It’s so easy to forget to do, or not make time to do once you fall out of the habit. But I really do miss outfit posts, and I hope you miss seeing them.

It’s also easy to forget to take outfit pictures when your wardrobe has changed significantly. I think I talked about it once before, how I grew up having “nice” clothes and “play” clothes and even though I’m an adult now I still can’t seem to merge the two. Since my two main hobbies are urban exploration and biking, I spend most of my time in tank tops and shorts not pretty dresses. I’m normally covered in dirt and somehow always have bike grease on my leg. I miss wearing my “nice” clothes though. Jeff’s sister’s boyfriend hosted a white linen party last week and since I literally don’t own any white (I mean, I have tons of black and white stripes… but that doesn’t count) this is what I wore. It felt really nice to put on something pretty. But hey, maybe sometime soon I’ll shoot an outfit true to what you’d find if you encountered me out on a bike ride, bike grease and all!

Anyway, THIS DRESS! Holy smokes. I’ve been stalking it forever. It finally went on sale and I went for it despite being nervous about the mixed reviews. It fits like a dream! I feel so great in it. Any item of clothing that makes me feel cute and dainty, as well as powerful and sexy at the same time is a win in my book!
xoxo

 

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52 comments

Libby July 22, 2014 - 12:40 pm

I really missed seeing them, so yay for their return! Also, in love with your belt 🙂

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:30 am

Aw, thank you so much!

Jess July 22, 2014 - 12:55 pm

Yay, I have missed your outfit posts! I can't wait to see more, though I am glad you're having such a good time on your bike.

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:30 am

Thanks, Jess! 🙂

Miranda July 22, 2014 - 1:09 pm

I love that turtle belt! I'm glad you've gotten back to outfit posts, though I love your adventure/travel posts as well 🙂

Miranda
Little Gold Pocket Watch

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:30 am

Thanks, Miranda! I'm glad you're enjoying my posts.

julia July 22, 2014 - 1:23 pm

this dress is adorable! nice outfit… i really like the little phone 🙂

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:31 am

Thanks, Julia! 🙂

Trisarahtops July 22, 2014 - 1:28 pm

Yay so glad these are back. I miss getting seriously jealous over your wardrobe. x

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:31 am

Aw, thanks! 🙂

Brooke @ Youre in Brookelynn July 22, 2014 - 1:43 pm

Yay, I've missed your outfit posts! I've been the same way about dressing up lately…this summer I've been doing a lot of hiking and exploring, and I definitely don't wanna be wearing cute dresses and get them all dirty (and get eaten by mosquitos all over my legs!) Anyway, that dress looks awesome on you!

♥Brooke

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:32 am

Thank you, Brooke! 🙂

Allison Dauw July 22, 2014 - 2:38 pm

Oh man, you should totally do a bike ride outfit photo. We all know it's impossible to be nice and made-up all the time- that's part of being human!

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:32 am

Definitely planning it now! 🙂

Kate July 22, 2014 - 3:39 pm

You look great! And ready to explore the world. 🙂 That turtle belt is lovely, too.

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:32 am

Thanks, Kate! 🙂

Bethany Susan July 22, 2014 - 3:55 pm

Yay! We love your outfit posts!

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:33 am

Thanks!! 🙂

Kim Topolewski July 22, 2014 - 3:56 pm

I love your bag! And I don't own anything white either, don't feel bad. White clothing gives me anxiety because I KNOW I'll stain it in an instant!

<3
kimberrleigh

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:11 pm

Haha, exactly why I don't own any. It's not like I spill on myself constantly or anything but put me in a white shirt and all of a sudden I'm the clumsiest person ever!

andrea July 22, 2014 - 4:00 pm

whhhhhhat!!?!?!!! YES! I am so incredibly stoked to see your outfit post this morning! A few months back I went back into your fashion archives and spent the evening pinning fabulous outfits of yours (I could've made a whole 'kaylah wears' pinterest board). love the dress. love the belt. love the purse. AND totally understand the being dirty-bike riding-how to dress conflict. I now have a 'nice dress' section of my closet and a 'cycling dress' section. <3

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:13 pm

Aw, thank you so much Andrea!!

I'm still trying to figure out which of my dresses would work for cycling.

Emily Cooper July 22, 2014 - 4:38 pm

your hair color is perfect.
xoxo
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the little diary

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:13 pm

Thanks, Emily! 🙂

Jennifer Sargent July 22, 2014 - 5:21 pm

Love love love that camera bag!

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:13 pm

Isn't it great!? JoTotes makes the best camera bags.

Rachel Sullivan July 22, 2014 - 5:36 pm

Oh the turtles!! I have missed your outfits, good to see one again 🙂

Rachel

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:13 pm

<3

Deanna Forte July 22, 2014 - 7:06 pm

That dress is crazy cute! I feel like it's the type of dress that could look cute on anybody (which is tempting me to give buying it a whirl)… Anyways you look awesome in it! 🙂
Deanna | Curly Top

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:13 pm

Thanks, Deanna! 🙂

Candy July 22, 2014 - 7:15 pm

I love all of the subtle animal details (in your tattoos and your belt etc!) You look fantastic, and I always think you curate the most wearable-yet-quirky outfits. I know what you mean about getting out of the habit of outfit posts though – sometimes it is just so much easier to photograph OTHER things!

Oh and I am super jelly jelly that modcloth sends you so many gorgeous clothes to wear! What an awesome partnership to have!

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Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:14 pm

Thanks, Candy! I certainly do love animals! 😛

Lucy Knowles July 22, 2014 - 8:51 pm

Beautiful!! All the details are perfect!! 🙂 x

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:15 pm

Thanks, Lucy! 🙂

Brittany Burrahm July 22, 2014 - 9:26 pm

Ive missed your outfit posts so much! Your style has always been such an inspiration to me. I love how amazing your life is, and how your blog has become (and has always been!) Such a representation of what you love and what makes you happy. Its forever my favorite!

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:15 pm

Oh my goodness, thank you so much Brittany!! 🙂

Savvy Spinster Vintage July 22, 2014 - 9:45 pm

I love outfit posts- they usually always are some of my favorites! That dress is so cute- the different directions of stripes is a fantastic detail! Your telephone brooch is wonderful as well! Aren't garage sales the greatest?
-Melissa

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:16 pm

Thanks, Melissa!! 🙂

Velveteen Mint July 23, 2014 - 1:15 am

I've missed your outfit posts!

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:16 pm

😀

Berlyn T July 23, 2014 - 3:20 am

How the heck do you look so amazing in everything you wear? I feel like every stitch of clothing you own was made just for you haha. This girl definitely misses your outfit posts, can't wait to see more!

All jokes aside, seeing an outfit from a hard day of riding would be pretty sweet, if for no other reason than to take a peek behind the lens, bike grease and all 😉

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:16 pm

Thanks, Berlyn!

Maria Alexis July 23, 2014 - 4:32 am

I came across your blog last week and I'm visibly crying at this post. So much love. This isn't a real comment but instead me word vomiting because amaaaaazed.

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:16 pm

<3333

Damaris // The cat, you and us July 23, 2014 - 9:52 am

I always enjoy your adventure posts so much, but I also was missing to see you in your nice dresses & awesome complements – I really love the camera bag – but hey, a bike outfit would also be great! I'd loved to see a daily you 🙂

Kaylah July 23, 2014 - 3:17 pm

Thank you! 🙂

Random_Hi_D July 23, 2014 - 11:24 am

I think you looks absolutely adorable despite the totally rockin' tattoos.

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Emily July 23, 2014 - 1:34 pm

Yay outfit photos! I definitely relate to the "nice"vs. "play" clothes thing – one of the things I like about having an office job is having an excuse to trot out my "nice" clothes on a regular basis!

ellec July 23, 2014 - 3:37 pm

I love the hair! I wish I was bold enough to do something like that!

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Morgan Gaw July 23, 2014 - 6:02 pm

I have missed your outfit photos! This dress is adorable and it looks great on you!
It would be cool to see your "everyday" outfit. I always wondered if you were wearing those awesome dresses while exploring. I know I would trip on something and totally ruin my outfit but I thought you were just super careful haha.

Jordyn July 23, 2014 - 11:53 pm

Im so glad these are back! I missed seeing them! Gorgeous as always!
Jordyn
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Lostvestige July 24, 2014 - 11:46 pm

I missed your outfit posts! You have an awesome sense of style!!

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