what I wore : polka dots + puppies!

by Kaylah Stroup
details
crop top – Charlotte Russe
(no longer available, here’s a similar one.)
boots – Forever 21 (last year)
I cleaned out my closet last week. It was over stuffed and a lot of the things inside of it hadn’t been touched since I moved in. I packed a box full of things to take to the thrift store, a laundry basket full of things to possibly include in a sale (you interested?), and found a whole bunch of things I had completely forgotten about. This skirt was in the “maybe” pile until I tried it on and fell back in love. It’s a great length, it’s comfortable and best of all, it doesn’t need ironed before I wear it. Is it lazy of me to admit that was actually one of the requirements the things I kept had to meet, that I didn’t need to iron them before wearing them? It’s not necessarily that I mind ironing things before I wear them, it’s that I don’t like things getting wrinkly while I wear them.
The dogs were all about invading my photos. Crum is actually just in love with me. That dog seriously never leaves my side when I visit my parents. No matter where I go, he follows. I was sitting on a rock in the pond while my nephew looked for cool rocks. Who was by my side? Crum, just standing in the water. That dog is too sweet. Although getting slobber all over my sweater isn’t something I really appreciate, he sure does have a massive tongue!

xoxo

PS. You can see this skirt styled another way here from 2013.

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47 comments

dissolvedintosomething September 2, 2014 - 12:38 pm

Haha, love that last photo! Those puppies are just adorable!

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 1:10 pm

Thank! I love the last picture too, I couldn't not include it! 🙂

julia September 2, 2014 - 1:02 pm

those dog photos look so lovely!
i am still searching for a nice polka dot skirt… this one is really cute 🙂

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 1:10 pm

Thanks!

Jenn Punsalang-Cloutier September 2, 2014 - 1:04 pm

Yes please for a sale! I absolutely love love love 'shop my closets'! And this outfit is so perfect, I wish it was cool enough to get away with wearing a cardigan. It's going to be in the 90s all week. *sigh*
And I feel the same about wrinkles in clothing and ironing. Sometimes I just want to be able to throw something on without having to worry about how it'll look come the end of the day.

The puppies are the cutest, I love that in the last photo they're almost doing the same moves!

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 3:57 pm

It's back to being in the 90s here too! We just had a few lucky cooler days. I'm sooo looking forward to being able to wear cardigans again all the time.

Haha, Klaus tries to be just like Crum. They both fight for my attention.

Jade W September 2, 2014 - 1:53 pm

Such cute photos – That skirt is lovely!

Jade x
jadethejourno.blogspot.co.uk ♡

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 3:56 pm

Thanks, Jade! 🙂

Kayla Lukawiecki September 2, 2014 - 2:19 pm

I'm obsessed with Crum. I absolutely love Great Danes and he's so adorable!

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 3:55 pm

Haha. He's the sweetest puppy dog!

Trisarahtops September 2, 2014 - 2:31 pm

love the outfit and the puppies, so cute.

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 3:55 pm

Thanks!

Kim Topolewski September 2, 2014 - 2:43 pm

I'll only buy pieces I know I won't have to iron. Is that like a fashion faux-pas? I have maybe 3-5 pieces in my closet that would require ironing and I only have them because they're high quality, sentimental pieces (that I also rarely wear).

Also, I totally am obsessed with your hair now. Keep it like this for-ev-ar! 😛

<3
kimberrleigh

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 3:55 pm

Haha, I have a few I can't get rid of as well. They don't really see the light of day too often.

Miranda September 2, 2014 - 2:58 pm

I love the colors of this outfit! The last two pictures are precious, especially with the puppies! 🙂

Miranda
Little Gold Pocket Watch

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 3:54 pm

Thanks, Miranda! 🙂

girldust September 2, 2014 - 3:20 pm

That last photo is definitely my favorite! Dog happiness is infectious! 🙂

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 3:54 pm

It really is!

Carly Kaste September 2, 2014 - 3:42 pm

This outfit is so full of color, I love it! My favorite part is how the undertones in your hair match your shirt because that is just *perfect*.

Kaylah September 2, 2014 - 3:53 pm

I didn't even realize until I looked at the photos. I try not to worry about my hair matching my outfits but it's always a happy surprise when it does!

thedailymiacis September 2, 2014 - 4:05 pm

Yes, sales! 🙂

Love the last photo, just adorable!

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:21 pm

Thanks! 🙂

Sammi September 2, 2014 - 4:14 pm

You look so pretty! This hair color is a dream on you, and I love the crop top!

xox Sammi
http://www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:21 pm

Thank you, Sammi! 🙂

Modern Girl Blitz September 2, 2014 - 4:25 pm

Loooove the color combo! And dogs. I love dogs.

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:21 pm

Hahah. Right? Instant improvement to any photos if a dog is added.

Unknown September 2, 2014 - 4:52 pm

Hi Kaylah,
I love looking at your tattoos! They are so interesting 🙂 I couldn't figure out what was on the back of your left knee though. Could you tell us? Would love for you to do a post where we could see photos of each of your works of art.
Thanks,
Leslie

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:22 pm

I have teeth behind each side of the back of my leg.
🙂

Morgan Gaw September 2, 2014 - 4:54 pm

I'm glad you kept the skirt, it's so cute! I don't even own an iron so that's a requirement for me as well. I'm very interested in the sale!

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:22 pm

Well I have an iron and a steamer, but I just hate getting them out. 😛

Laurel September 2, 2014 - 7:19 pm

I have been love love loving your outfit posts lately! And I absolutely second the comment about your current hair color combo- it's amazing.

(And yes please to the sale idea) 🙂

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:23 pm

Thanks, Laurel!! 🙂

Ítala September 2, 2014 - 10:07 pm

Linda!

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:23 pm

Thank you!

Marine September 2, 2014 - 10:56 pm

I love the last two photos! Coy to silly.
And I would DEFINITELY be interested in a clothing sale… I think we're about the same size 😉
I've also been wanting to wear more crop tops with my higher waisted skirts, but I have such a hard time finding tops that don't look completely stretched out across my, uh, bosom…. but I love the look of the two together so much! Rock it.

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:23 pm

Dude, I don't even have that big of boobs and I feel like crop tops are hard to find. They all fit so awkward.

Maria September 2, 2014 - 11:01 pm

Your hair is so beautiful! and lovely pictures as always!

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:24 pm

Thank you, Maria! 🙂

uncustomary September 3, 2014 - 12:57 am

Looking divine as usual!

Kaylah September 3, 2014 - 3:24 pm

Thanks, Mary! 🙂

RaeAbigael September 3, 2014 - 10:13 am

i love your hair! :)) and also your skirt and shoes. you look fun and amazing in this outfit! :3

xoxo, rae
http://www.raellarina.net/

Kaylah September 4, 2014 - 6:09 pm

Thanks, Rae!!

Random_Hi_D September 3, 2014 - 10:52 am

Totally love the skirt and your tattoos are awesome.

http://kintsugioflife.blogspot.com

Kaylah September 4, 2014 - 6:11 pm

Thanks!!

Lostvestige September 3, 2014 - 12:11 pm

That last picture is adorable with the pups! Such a cute outfit.

Kaylah September 4, 2014 - 6:08 pm

Thank you!

Chelsea Candelario September 4, 2014 - 1:22 am

I love your hair color! Just the overall outfit is perfect.

xx
Chelsea// destroyed-beauty.blogspot.com

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