what I wore : chilly wellies

by Kaylah Stroup
details 
hat – Gabriel Brothers
coat – Target (a few years back)
scarf – Modcloth
gloves – Kohls
camera bag – c/o August Wrinkle
boots – Women’s Wellies c/o Joules

I know it might not look like it but oh my gosh, it was so cold! Even colder than last week when I visited despite the fact there was less snow and ice this time. It was just super windy. But I had a blast shooting some outfit pictures that were a bit different than the ones I normally share, both outfit and photo style wise. If you were to find me at the beach on a day like this that’s definitely what I’d be wearing, not a cute dress!
I have a really  hard time feeling cute in things like this though. Normally when I’m all bundled up and in jeans I don’t feel like I put any effort into my look. But I’m finding if I focus on my accessories, both the ones you can see (cute boots! fun hat!) and the ones you can’t (necklace, cute socks, etc) I feel so much more put together than if I were just to put on any old warm things. I don’t know, it sounds kind of silly to write about. But it’s been something I’ve always struggled with and I’m working really hard to get over it and weeeeerk some winter clothes. Haha!
Hope you’re having a great Monday!
xoxo
PS. Once again I’m the one that drove to the beach and back! It’s still scary as heck but I’m definitely improving. Drivers license – you will be mine soon!!

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43 comments

Hope-inmadness March 11, 2013 - 12:06 pm

I think you look amazing! LOVE those boots! I think it does look cold.. It began snowing here again yesterday. I thought it was Spring already! I want some sun again! ;___;

Anyway, I found this (http://www.etsy.com/listing/117443204/gold-bear-tooth-ornament?) I thought you might like it! 🙂 Have a happy Monday!

Zeitverschwender March 11, 2013 - 12:14 pm

Adorable! I am a big wellie fan! And these are extraordinary cute!

inbetweenidols March 11, 2013 - 12:23 pm

Your 'weeeeeeerk' just reminded me that there is a new Drag Race episode tonight (!!!!!) but you look so adorable in your jean-y outfit! I know what you mean about feeling a bit 'blah' (I wear jeans to work almost every single day I have to come in) but a good way to beat that is with some fun colored jeans! Even just a gray shade can make you feel like you're straying from the denim life 🙂

→Lauren at in between idols.

The Dainty Squid March 11, 2013 - 12:27 pm

Haha! How could you forget there is a new episode tonight!? That's the best thing about Mondays. (Well, I always watch on Tuesday morning when it's on logotv.com but still…!)

Color jeans are a great idea. I actually only own a few pairs of jeans right now, all of which are actually the same ones but I bought multiples because I liked them so much. I'm pretty picky about how jeans fit but I'm thinking I need to get to the store and start trying on fun jeans.

Andrea Deal March 11, 2013 - 1:04 pm

You look adorable all bundled up like an adventurer and the temperature really does come through in your photos! I'm cold just looking at you. Those boots are amazing! The sand dunes are beautiful, especially in the barren cold. It looks so quiet. Lovely!

Kailey March 11, 2013 - 1:10 pm

Omgggg you look so adorable Kaylah! Love how your new hair color peeks out from under the hat <3

Sally March 11, 2013 - 1:28 pm

Foxes on your wellies?! How cute!

HaleyPants March 11, 2013 - 1:35 pm

Ugh, okay so I caved and ordered that bag after I saw it on your blog a few days ago, (so cute!) and now I'm really really tempted to snag these boots. I gotta stop reading your blog because 1. I'm gonna spend all my money, and 2. We are going to start to match…!!! lol!

Buttons Apart March 11, 2013 - 1:39 pm

Amazing pictures! Yours wellie's are so cute!

Sita xx
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Beth @ E. lizard Breath Speaks March 11, 2013 - 1:41 pm

i love your boats. so cute!! great outfit. ( :

Erin Gerofsky March 11, 2013 - 1:59 pm

These are so cute! And you know, while you are an internet style icon, you are also a great adventurer, and to combine the two is never a bad thing! You still look hella cute for a cold romp around the beach.
And dude, do I EVER feel you about the scary as hell driving: I'm learning to drive standard, and drove to a nearby city this weekend and was physically shaking when I got out of the car. It was my first time driving stick shift in standard, and it was a total adrenaline rush, haha! I figure it'll never feel comfortable, until you've done it a few times. You just have to take the plunge.
–Erin

Ms. Megan March 11, 2013 - 2:11 pm

You look so adorable!! I love those boots!! xoox

Liz March 11, 2013 - 2:28 pm

I think you look really cute in this outfit! I usually hate rainboots because they are so ugly, but yours are making me reconsider that opinion. I'll need to do a rainboot hunt before it starts raining like crazy in April!

Crystal March 11, 2013 - 2:29 pm

Do you ever, out of nowhere, envision a piece of clothing that you really want, and so you look for it at stores and online, and you just never find it anywhere? That coat was my vision last December. And while I'm happy that it exists, I'm bummed out that I probably won't be able to own it.

Ah well. It's just a coat, yeah? ('It's just a coat,' she repeats to herself, as she tries not to cry.)

The Dainty Squid March 11, 2013 - 2:37 pm

I've found that Target often has the same coats out year after year. Sooo maybe you'll luck out and find it next coat season!

char March 11, 2013 - 2:46 pm

I am such a wellies obsessive, I want these fox ones more than anythign right at the moment!

irene wibowo March 11, 2013 - 2:49 pm

nice boots! 😉
Irene Wibowo

Little Red Emo Hood March 11, 2013 - 3:11 pm

Eek I have those wellies. I love them. So cute. 🙂

Kaitlyn Petry March 11, 2013 - 3:42 pm

Love this post! Your outerwear is adorable and the fox wellies are probably the best things I've ever seen, haha. You look great! I love the pic of you with the pentax camera! (second down)

Siân Singleton March 11, 2013 - 4:05 pm

Those boots are amazing! You look so cute and colourful in this outfit x
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Sarah LoCascio March 11, 2013 - 4:06 pm

Oh girl….you're so Foxy;) Lovin them boots!
Very awesome "what I wore"
xo
Sarah AtticLace

marymarysgarden March 11, 2013 - 4:09 pm

So cute! Beautiful photos, so well-lit and playful!

Mary

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Valerie March 11, 2013 - 4:09 pm

Love the boots! Those are super cute!

Sofia Miacis March 11, 2013 - 4:11 pm

You look adorable in this explorer look. It's diferent then the usual and more suitable to the weather, because we can see how cold it must been 🙂

I wear jeans also all the time, it's more practical to go on the subway and walk to the university. What I do is wear diferent type of jeans ( diferent colors, diferent shapes) and combine them with diferent tops. Normally I bet a lot more on the tops and acessories.

Love your boots, so cute.

Kisses,

Sofia g

Jane@flightplatformliving March 11, 2013 - 4:21 pm

oh boy i love that hat, coat and those wellies. my 5 year old has just sat on my lap wanting to see all down you blog, she thinks you are very very beautiful, she wants me to tell you she likes your clothes and we like your hair colour xxxxxxx

The Dainty Squid March 12, 2013 - 11:17 am

Aw! Hehe! That's so cute. Tell her thank you very much! 🙂

Sammi March 11, 2013 - 4:30 pm

Love this outfit, especially those fox wellingtons!!! Beautiful pictures!
xox Sammi
http://www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

daria March 11, 2013 - 5:15 pm

I adore those fox boots, been watching them for a while 🙂

VioletDaffodils March 11, 2013 - 5:30 pm

Fantastic pictures! 😀 Love those wellies too, so cute! xx

Trude March 11, 2013 - 5:53 pm

Love seeing you all bundled up! (Is that too creeper? You know what I mean, right?) The details are adorable and I love the coat. 🙂

Krissy March 11, 2013 - 5:54 pm

Just want to say how awesome it is that you're getting your driver's license! It's an inspiring reminder that it is never too late to face your fears, try something new and grow. Way to go, brave lady!

The Dainty Squid March 12, 2013 - 11:16 am

<3333

candace March 11, 2013 - 7:06 pm

I love that first photo! So cool. And the boots are the best!

Anonymous March 11, 2013 - 9:00 pm

I'm sure you've answered this before sometime but where the heck in Ohio is this? I grew up in the city ( Columbus) and never knew we had beaches like this.

The Dainty Squid March 12, 2013 - 11:16 am

I'm about an hour outside of Cleveland.

Hopefully Smashing March 11, 2013 - 9:35 pm

I always feel super blah/lazy in jeans too. But it is definitely all about the accessorizing, and wear a good top too.

MaR March 11, 2013 - 10:11 pm

I´M IN LOVE WITH YOUR BAG…
XOXO

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Z March 11, 2013 - 11:43 pm

So cute! I love these photos – I like seeing clothing captured in motion and actually getting worn, not posed. And on 'wearing jeans' – I love seeing bloggers in jeans!!! I feel like 'outfit pictures' denotes being all dolled up but I sort of like seeing people on their 'whatever' days :]

The Dainty Squid March 12, 2013 - 11:15 am

I'm not sure how to respond to this comment. On one hand, I guess I see what you mean but on the other hand it implies that outfit pictures are fake or something out of the ordinary which bothers me. What you see in my outfit pictures is exactly what you'd see if you spotted me out and about. That's how I dress every day.

kathy March 11, 2013 - 11:51 pm

I was thinking about getting that bag! Do you think it's sturdy enough to carry a laptop all day every day?

The Dainty Squid March 12, 2013 - 11:10 am

I'm not sure! The vinyl (or whatever the material is…?) isn't super thick or sturdy so the bag might wear out quickly depending on how heavy your laptop is. I keep two cameras in it (my canon 60d & pentax k1000) and it seems to be holding up pretty well.

Janet March 12, 2013 - 4:41 pm

One of my favourite outfits!! I want that green coat…

Jessica B March 13, 2013 - 9:25 am

I want those fox boots! I am kind of obsessed with foxes lately.

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