what I wore : pattern clashing champ

by Kaylah Stroup
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pin – Tumbleweeds
necklace – c/o Shlomit Ofir
shoes – Melissa c/o Loly in the Sky
Perhaps I was kind of jumping the gun a little with this outfit but it was what I thought was the first day of spring (alas, I was actually a week early! Haha!) Showing some skin and wearing something bright and floral was kind of a necessity after the long winter. It was maaaaybe a little bit windier than I had anticipated but SPRING!  It’s funny how 50 degrees after winter is so warm, but at the end of summer it’s freezing. It felt so good to ditch some of the layers that had become necessity. I’m looking forward to many more days of bare legs.
Underneath this gorgeous skirt I’m wearing my first petticoat. I picked out this one from Unique Vintage. I’ve actually wanted one for a while but for one reason or another just never picked one up. First of all, this skirt looks so darn cute all fluffed up. It looked cute without it but with the extra volume it’s just perfect. Secondly, it is darn fun to twirl in a petticoat. I spent the majority of my day just swinging my hips back and forth. I actually took some really cute photos of me flashing the petticoat for this post but I was a little too good at flashing if you know what I mean. Haha. Oh well, I’m sure it’s not the last time I’ll be wearing it!
In the few days since my haircut I have come to love it, like super duper love it. Jeff described it as “your old hair version 2.0” which is pretty true. The hairdresser was a bit crass, putting down the photo I had come in with with such venom, but she apparently is pretty darn skilled and knew what would look awesome on my head.  It’s so darn pretty. I have pin straight hair, I come from pin straight hair. It’s rare my hair has an volume, and it’s pretty thin so it never really looks good long. But this haircut makes my hair do everything I want it to.  Seriously, that first photo of my hair that is my dream hair! I guess change is pretty good after all!Hope you have an excellent day!
xoxo

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53 comments

Melissa Boom March 18, 2015 - 12:53 pm

I really love your hair and outfit! I too do the clashing patterns thing. People may think it's a big no no but I like it 🙂 Wish it was more spring like where I live can't wait to go out in my new skirts I bought last week.

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 1:19 pm

Thanks, Melissa! 🙂

Marissa McGinnis March 18, 2015 - 12:54 pm

LOVE this outfit!

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 1:21 pm

Thank you, Marissa! 🙂

graceforagirl March 18, 2015 - 1:05 pm

I like the clashiness.

But really you should make it easier for me to choose a favorite thing about your posts. *sigh

*wink

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 1:23 pm

Hehe!

julia March 18, 2015 - 1:36 pm

this is so cute! i especially love the shoes and stripes are always great 🙂 your best accessory is your happy smile, though 😉

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 9:52 pm

Aw, thank you so much Julia! 🙂

Krista ~ My Northwoods Life March 18, 2015 - 2:15 pm

Super cute, I love it and perfect for spring!!

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 9:52 pm

Thanks, Krista!

Emerald Dove March 18, 2015 - 2:50 pm

I love your outfit! The skirt is so pretty and the little whale necklace is absolutely adorable.
Also your hair looks amazing – the colour and cut really suits you! 🙂
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Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 9:53 pm

Thank you!! 🙂

Bethany M March 18, 2015 - 3:08 pm

This is maybe my favourite ever of your outfit posts! I love the clashing patterns and how your tattoos are peeking through, and your hair is just looking soo darn amazing. Also your sunglasses are in my favourite colour 🙂

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Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 9:55 pm

Aw, thank you so much Bethany! It's definitely one of my favorites. 🙂

erika wynn March 18, 2015 - 3:33 pm

Cute overload!

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 9:55 pm

Hehe! Thanks!

Morgan Smith March 18, 2015 - 3:44 pm

LOVE THE HAIR!!

Also, I had a HILARIOUS dream the other night that I got to hang out with you as you came thru NC on a road trip. We went grocery shopping together and bought this funny blue soft drink that was SUPER fizzy and we drank it while eating donuts that were covered in plaid icing. Then I showed you a book of fancy artyphotos I had taken (I don't even shoot pics besides on my phone and that's mostly food and my cat!) Wild techincolor dream!

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 9:55 pm

Hahaha! That sounds awesome.

Adi March 18, 2015 - 3:48 pm

Your outfit is gorgeous!! Your hair really compliments the look. 🙂
I used to have thin/ fine hair, but after my last haircut (a bob) I started eating lots of avocado and my hair is actually thicker now with more volume.

Vegetarian Courtesy

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 9:56 pm

Thanks, Adi! Hmm, I've never heard that about avocado.

Morgan Gaw March 18, 2015 - 3:50 pm

The outfit is so cute! I've always wanted to try a petticoat. Love the pattern mixing, it works really well. The first thing I noticed was your hair. The cut looks so good!

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 9:56 pm

Thank you, Morgan! 🙂

Kim Johnstone March 18, 2015 - 4:50 pm

Haha, I don't think they clash! As Stacy & Clinton on "What Not to Wear" would say: "They go." 😉

And I'm in agreement, that top picture of your hair is… incredible. 100% my dream short hair. The layers are perfect, they give it such texture and volume. Love!

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 9:59 pm

Yeah, if it can look like that everyday I'm set. I will keep this haircut foreverrrr! 😛

Lyn Vicknair March 18, 2015 - 6:30 pm

I love those shoes…the whole outfit really. But I think I need those shoes in my life and on my feet.

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 10:00 pm

Hah! Loly in the Sky does have some really awesome shoes!!

Sarah Von Spook March 18, 2015 - 6:34 pm

I'm loving your new hair cut, it is so pretty! I've been thinking of chopping my hair off. I don't think I'm ready just yet. I know what you mean with 50 degrees feeling warm. 30 degrees here in Minnesota is actually pretty nice after a very, very long winter! 🙂

-Sarah

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 10:02 pm

Oh yeah, I was pretty pumped about our 30 degree days when they started showing up. So weird how it works like that. 30 is still REALLY cold.

Katzi Roman March 18, 2015 - 7:04 pm

Your haircut looks fabulous! You have inspired me! I've been looking for a nice haircut to transition my undercut growth with and this is so pretty and voluminous!

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 10:10 pm

Thank you so much!

Izzy March 18, 2015 - 8:57 pm

All the tiny details just make this look. The print of that skirt is gorgeou, love the shoes and that necklace is adorable! <3

The Quirky Queer

Kaylah March 18, 2015 - 10:13 pm

Thanks, Izzy! 🙂

Sarah March 18, 2015 - 10:17 pm

You're such a babe and that skirt is gorgeous! The shape of it is perfect with a petticoat underneath. 🙂

Kaylah March 19, 2015 - 9:51 pm

Aw, thank you Sarah! 😀

Laurel March 18, 2015 - 10:42 pm

Your hair looks amazing- though I agree that the stylist could have taken a very different route in trying to convince you to get a different style- and I absolutely love this outfit. It's so cheerful 😊

Kaylah March 19, 2015 - 9:51 pm

Thanks, Laurel! 🙂

Lindwormmm March 18, 2015 - 11:18 pm

Your hair does look amazing <3
Loved the old one too but I know this is something special (;

Kaylah March 19, 2015 - 9:52 pm

Thanks!

Louise March 19, 2015 - 12:30 am

You look amazing! 🙂

Kaylah March 19, 2015 - 9:52 pm

Thank you, Louise! 🙂

Laura March 19, 2015 - 1:10 am

i love that skirt, the pattern and the colours are just too cute! and your shoes and necklace are so pretty, too! xx

Kaylah March 19, 2015 - 9:53 pm

Thanks, Laura!

Kelly Jean March 19, 2015 - 8:39 am

This outfit looks beautiful on you! I don't know if I could pull off crop tops because my torso is so short!

Kaylah March 19, 2015 - 9:54 pm

You know, I had THE hardest time finding crop tops that were long enough because my torso is so long. I have tried on so many crop tops that were WAY too short. It's just all about finding the right one! 🙂

Piperita Patty March 19, 2015 - 8:44 am

I love this outfit and your hair :DDD

Kaylah March 19, 2015 - 9:56 pm

Thanks!

Lemon Freckles March 19, 2015 - 12:42 pm

This whole outfit is just so perfectly cute!! I am without a doubt crushing on the whale necklace most of all, I mean just look at him, smiling away. x

Kaylah March 19, 2015 - 9:56 pm

Hehe, thanks!

Divya Shastri March 19, 2015 - 7:40 pm

SO cute! Love the skirt soo much!! xx

Kaylah March 19, 2015 - 9:56 pm

Thanks!!

Annika March 20, 2015 - 12:26 pm

This might be my favourite outfit of yours! And I love the hair, that's want I wanted to say before I read the post: It looks so full of volume :).

Greetings,
Annika from the muffintop-less.blogspot.de

Hibi March 22, 2015 - 3:05 pm

Extremely beautiful! I love your style!

Elif March 22, 2015 - 9:21 pm

SUCH A BEAUTY! Love, love, love this outfit Kaylah and your hair is rockin' 🙂 We had amazing weather here today and I'm telling you an outfit like this would've been perfect for it <3

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