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what I wore : put a seagull on it

by Kaylah Stroup December 14, 2017

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hat – stolen from Jeff
glasses – BonLook
coat – Columbia rain jacket
sweater – ???
overalls – Charlotte Russe
boots – Palladium Boots (depending on your size & what color you choose in this style they’re wildly inexpensive for what you’re gettin!)

Another overall outfit. What can I say? They’re kind of my jam! At least this one doesn’t include a striped shirt though. Ya know, like the other four times I’ve shared an outfit featuring overalls. See – 1, 2, 3 + 4. I guess, like they say ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ but I think the end of that quote is ‘put a bird on it!’

This outfit feels a bit different from everything else I share. A bit more utilitarian than most, I suppose. I definitely do love dressing up but let’s be real here – it’s not an every day thing. I’m equal parts ‘girly girl’ and ‘tom boy’. I love frilly dresses but I also really love my overalls. Something like this is what you’d most likely catch me in if you saw me out and about. I’m especially digging beanies these days. A beanie and braids have been my lazy day go-to! Probably the only good thing about cold weather.

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what I wore : polka dotted

by Kaylah Stroup December 5, 2017

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glasses – BonLook
dress – polka dot dress via Amazon
lapel pin – Weird Beard Candle Co.
cardigan – layering wrap with hood via Target
purse –  foldover clutch via Amazon
socks – Target
shoes – oxfords by White Mountain

For the longest time I avoided cardigans that weren’t short, and fitted. My idea of something different was same cardigan, new color. I actually own six or seven of this cardigan, no joke. It’s still a favorite. But then I discovered a love of long cardigans. First of all, they’re usually much warmer which is important when you’re a freeze baby. Aaaand they can totally save a too short dress which is important when the majority of dresses made in 2017 are too short for your frame! This dress is fine when I’m standing up straight but basically if I move at all you’re guaranteed to see some booty! Target claims this cardigan is a robe for lounging around the house in but I say it’s perfect for saving short dress and making them into the coziest outfit ever!

outfit photos are v. serious business, obviously.

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what I wore : black + camel

by Kaylah Stroup November 28, 2017

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hat – thrifted
cardigan – Coco Cardigan c/o Moorea Seal
lapel pin – Kind is Cool c/o Moorea Seal
dress – striped dress by Paris Sunday
purse – camera shaped bag via Amazon
shoes – Loly in the Sky – a pink pair here!

Sheath dresses are my new favorite thing. I had to google the different between “sheath” and “shift” just to be clear, but yeah, it’s a fact – I love sheath dresses. I hesitated buying this dress for so long because in the past I’ve been so loyal to fit and flare dresses thinking that those were what I was most comfortable in but, y’all, I am definitely feeling myself in this! It has such a nice weight to it too, making it feel incredibly appropriate for cooler weather. I absolutely love when I finally pull the trigger on an online purchase and it becomes of my favorite, and most worn pieces!

Hope you’re having a lovely week!
xoxo

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what I wore : pink, black + green

by Kaylah Stroup October 24, 2017

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glasses – Ludlow c/o Alice & Olivia
jean jacket – Target (similar)
shirt – kyla top c/o Moorea Seal
lapel pins – feminist cat pin +moon pin
skirt – skater skirt via Amazon (cheap + tons of colors!)
socks – Target
shoes – c/o Zenzee

I am SO stinking excited that it’s finally jacket weather. I mean, who isn’t!? Don’t answer if it’s you. I’ve had both this shirt and jacket for quite a few months now but rarely worn either. Any time I’d go to add either to an outfit there was just something that ended up working better. Paired together though, I can not think of a more perfect combo! I’ve seen comic panels where a sweaty character is asked why they don’t take off their coat and their response is that it makes the outfit. Now, I totally get it. I even snapped a few photos without the jean jacket but opted not to share them because all these pieces work so well together.On a totally different subject, y’all, my haaaair! Yesterday, in my project 365 post, I mentioned feeling a bit disconnected from my long hair. Like, I’ll look in the mirror and feel like “Woah! Where did this come from!?” I guess it’s from years and years of having short hair. I tried for so many years to grow it but always ended up getting it cut on a whim. Literally, this might be the longest hair I’ve ever had! It may have been a similar length when I was like five but not since then. I definitely struggle with finding the motivation to style it every day but can I tell you something? I feel so dang pretty when I actually take the time to do something other than throw it all up in a bun. I know some day I’ll end up cutting it, and heading back to short hair but right now I can’t even imagine. I feel like the most magical cartoon princess with this hair. I dig it, big time.
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what I wore : cozy at home

by Kaylah Stroup October 3, 2017

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glasses – Ludlow c/o Alice & Olivia
romper – button-down shirt romper via Urban Outfitters
cardigan – Macy’s
socks – thigh high socks via Amazon
slippers – Marshalls (similar)

I’m not going to lie, this post feels a bit more like a string of selfies than an outfit post. Also, I’ll probably end up doing an actual outfit post in this same thing another day but y’all I’m living for this romper and don’t want to wait. Also, new glasses & the coooooziest blanket ever need shown off too.

The weather has finally cooled down in Ohio. I’ve been nesting like crazy. This is my favorite time of the year. I love a clean house with a fall scented candle burning and cool breeze blowing in. Being under a cozy blanket with a mug of coffee. It’s my ultimate happy place. Each year the same feeling strike. It’s the high before the winter blues inevitably come. I wish autumn could last forever.

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I prefer to take my outfit photos outside for a multitude of reasons but also always wish I had more photos of me in my home. I’m so proud of this apartment. I really love this place, and I love how I’ve decorated it. Photos of me in my home, in my element, feel so personal. These aren’t the best photos technically. The lighting is driving me bonkers, I’ve edited and re-edited about five times now but I love them so much. My plants, my pets, my collections. These are a few of my favorite things. Also, how could I not post those ridiculous photots of Professor?

Hope you’re having a great day.
xoxo

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what I wore : leopard print

by Kaylah Stroup September 5, 2017

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hat – black hat via Target (currently on clearance!)
glasses – Louise via Warby Parker
sweater – summer robe c/o Moorea Seal
pin – Ace Ventura by Two Ghouls Press
top – Charlotte Russe
overalls – released hem overalls via Charlotte Russe (also on sale!)
shoes – tassel slip ons c/o The Fix

It’s faaaaall! Or at least it feels like it. After a summer of trying to avoid spending any time in my apartment because it was so darn hot in here, this last week and a half have been such a relief. I’ve got a pumpkin scented candle burning, and there’s a cool breeze blowing in. Without a doubt, this is the best time of the year. I could not be any happier.

I’m also super pumped to be able to wear comfortable clothing again! I can’t be the only one who starts to get reeeeal tired of wearing just a tank top and shorts. I truly don’t understand how other girls look so cute in the summer. For two straight months, I’m essentially just a sweaty gremlin. Sooo, I celebrated the new season by picking up two new pairs of overalls. I don’t know how I ended up browsing Charlotte Russe’s site, it’s not in my normal rotation of places to shop for clothing, but I’m sure glad I did. They have so many different pairs of overalls, aaaand they’re way cheaper than the pair of Levi’s I’d been eyeing up. Even though they said they weren’t available in stores I decided to pop in anyway.

I fell madly in love with a pair made from a light colored denim. I was buying those for sure. This black pair though, I wasn’t convinced. They fit really nice but I’m still trying to save all the money I can because roadtrips will always be more important than clothing to me. Buuuut the sale was too good to resist considering I know how often I wear overalls (basically always.) After putting together this outfit I am so so so happy I “splurged”. I foresee wearing this exact outfit basically all fall and winter!

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what I wore : stripes forever

by Kaylah Stroup August 23, 2017

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sweater – Charter School Cardigan via Modcloth
dress – Modcloth, years ago (similar)
pin – Daisy Natives
tote – block print tote c/o Moorea Seal
glasses – Louise via Warby Parker
belt – vintage
shoes – Barrow flats c/o Moorea Seal

Long time no seeee! I’ve been truly slacking on the outfit posts this month. If I’m being honest, I’ve basically just been living in my favorite outfit – on days the weather isn’t five billion degrees. It’s so easy to fall into a fashion rut. Although, I don’t necessarily consider feeling super cute being in a rut. Just a fashion blogging rut. Being forced to put on something different is actually one of my favorite things about sharing outfit posts. Otherwise I might just wear the same three or four outfits on repeat…

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Same dress, different colorway from around this time last year! Can’t believe how much my hair has grown.

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what I wore – feelin’ myself

by Kaylah Stroup July 11, 2017

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Y’all, this might be my favorite outfit I have ever shared here. Nearly ten years of sharing funky outfits on the internet and one simple romper rules them all.

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A few weeks ago Jeff and I were laying in bed when he just randomly spits out “Can I buy you a romper?” It was reeeally stinken cute the way he said it so nervously like he anticipated a “no”. He explained that he’d someone wearing one recently and thought I’d look really cute in one. I told him that with my long torso I wasn’t sure I’d find one that fit comfortably but that I’d be more than willing to go try some on for him. Of course you can take me shopping, duh!

Target didn’t have much of a romper selection but TJ Maxx came through – as always. TJ Maxx is my jam! I quickly found three that I liked enough to try on and the second I tried on this starry one I knew that even if he wasn’t sold, it was coming home with me. Luckily he loved it just as much as I did, if not more. Jeff doesn’t really buy me clothes so this romper feels really special. I love wearing it, and I love wearing it even more when I’m with him.

I can’t believe this whole time I’ve been missing out on rompers. Sure, I tried on more than a few after getting this one that were definitely way too short for my body. Perma-wedgie! But finding the right one is so worth the annoyance of trying a bunch on. It’s SO comfortable and it’s like the easiest possible outfit to wear. Paired with this hat that I now wear constantly, cute sunglasses, and literally any shoes I want – I feel like a million bucks. I can’t believe I’ve survived summer without one before this. On really hot days, it’s so much cooler than wearing anything else! I’m changed woman. The last few times I’ve been to TJ Maxx since I head straight to where I think rompers might be. I need more!

details
hat – Target
sunglasses – TJ Maxx
romper – TJ Maxx
necklace – tooth necklace by Goingsnake Silver
shoes – espadrilles c/o Viscata Barcelona

PS. To my long torso pals, the brand of the romper is Mimi Chica. I obviously can’t speak of how all their rompers fit but if you’ve found it hard to find ones long enough starting with this brand might be a solid idea. They have a few available on their website, at Tillys, at Nordstorm, and Nordstrom Rack!

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what I wore : stripes + overalls

by Kaylah Stroup July 6, 2017
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I feel like my wardrobe is heading toward something Steve Jobs-esque. Not that I’m going to start wearing black turtlenecks and jeans every single day but that I’ve started simplifying it without even meaning to! I really enjoy getting dressed up, and puting together fun outfits but maybe more than that I love anything I can just throw on and know its going to look awesome without having to waste time over-thinking it. Overalls and stripes are basically that to me. Honestly, stripes in general are just my jam. I’m sure you could have gathered that information from looking through my past what I wore posts though, right?

I already had an abundance of black and white striped tops, my collection of overalls is pretty respectable (lol), and I just picked these snazzy white Reebok Classics from DSW! They are so comfortable. Also – maybe sort of getting off topic a bit here – have you guys been in DSW lately? I hadn’t and felt a little bit like a kid in a candy store with the number of shoes I actually liked. I feel like I browse the shoes at all my regular stops but never make it a point to actually go to shoe stores which, surprise surprise, is clearly a mistake! SO many amazing shoes there. I’m honestly surprised I made it out with only one pair.

Back to what I was saying, all together this is such a simple outfit but I feel like it looks like I spent more than three seconds picking it out. Despite the fact that clean white shoes are really hard for me to maintain I still always end up choosing them. For the few times I get to wear them while they’re still their original color I feel so fabulous, and fashionable. I’m excited to pair these ones with some simple dresses this summer before they’re absolutely destroyed.

What’s your favorite quick + easy outfit? I’d be very interested to know because I’m sure overalls wouldn’t be a quick + easy outfit for everyone and I bet a lot of other people’s choices would be something I’d end up overthinking. I guess it’s all about what makes you feel best.
xoxo

One last thing! My hair in these photos is extremely faded green, as you probably noticed. I’d been purposely fading my hair for a while so that I could finally move on from green. I felt a little self consious about it because I knew how faded it really was but looking at these photos I realize it looked dang awesome! Sometimes I wish dyeing hair could be more of a science but the journey really is half the fun and it leads me to colors I probably wouldn’t do otherwise. I definitely rocked this faded hair! Needless to say, if you didn’t catch on by the past tense I spoke in, I’m no longer green. At least, not entirely. Photos to come soon, OBVIOUSLY!

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Finally biked the abandoned PA turnpike again over Finally biked the abandoned PA turnpike again over the weekend. 🚲✨ My first time was just shy of ten years ago. I had been on a bike maybe twice at that point so it wasn’t an easy ride for me. This visit was SO much more fun. We biked, picnicked outside a tunnel and had a grand ole time. Highly recommend making a visit if you’re anywhere nearby!! 

Ps My husband made a whole video about it which you can find over on his channel - climbing the fence. I’ll throw a link in my stories too! 🖤
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10/10 recommend growing on an arch so you can walk 10/10 recommend growing on an arch so you can walk under your plants. It’s so magical. 😍 

Both my loofahs and beans were off to such a slow start this spring that I felt like it was a lost cause. I just needed to be a bit more patient because look at these babies!!!!
I finished laying the floor in here this week but I finished laying the floor in here this week but wanted to share this picture (and those other ones too!!!) before I do a floor reveal (💁🏼‍♀️) just to celebrate how far it’s come.

Renovations take so much SO much time, money, effort, knowledge, passion, etc etc etc so you’re dang right I’m proud. 

With the floor done, my last big hurdle is hanging a whole bunch of custom trim in here. I can’t believe it’s almost done! 😊

paint color is Secluded Woods, wallpaper by @xwallcolors 🖤

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ready to fight anyone who doesn’t think pollen p ready to fight anyone who doesn’t think pollen pants are precious! 🐝👊🏻✨
Ohhhh just a tiny bit of half bath progress. 😉 Ohhhh just a tiny bit of half bath progress. 😉 Absolutely tickled pink with this wallpaper from @xwallcolors (gifted) It’s so beautiful. The texture is just 🤤🫠🖤! I shared with them my dimensions and they sent me nine perfectly sized panels making my job of installation 900000x easier. 

Ps if you prefer longer form video of just didn’t get a good enough look at how incredibly ridiculous my bathroom is looking so far - YouTube, baby! I’m back!!!

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an accurate representation how quickly it feels th an accurate representation how quickly it feels the last THREE years have gone. ✨ Three years ago, Jeff and I became the official owners (and caregivers! ❤️🏚️) to this big spooky place. Best decision ever. 

Here’s to many many more! 🥂
just a little now vs then (then being 2020 when we just a little now vs then (then being 2020 when we bought!) I still plan to refinish these floors some day but to be honest, I really enjoy how they look currently. ☺️

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