Getting Trendy?

There are 2 things that surprise me about this outfit: I’m wearing 2 trends, florals and pastels, that I didn’t think I’d ever wear. I couldn’t wear either… or so I thought.

shirt: Vince from Blink Boutique / jeans: J. Crew / shoes: Hush Puppies (c/o) / earrings: Chan Luu (similar and similar)

I found this gorgeous silk chiffon, ice blue shirt at one of my favorite boutiques, Blink. Or rather, the wonderful saleswomen at Blink, who obviously have the art of colors down to a science, found it. They said I should try it on. I laughed (sadly, I do that). They insisted. I laughed again, “Oh, I don’t do pastels. Really.” But, because they are so darned cute and sweet, I put it on. That’s it, forever more whatever Blink suggests, I’ll do. Hopefully you can see why! The color is lush and I almost feel like the blonde I wish I was. Blondes may not have all the fun, but in my opinion, they get all the good colors: camels, winter whites, etc. But now I get pale blue!

And florals. I’m simply not a floral gal. Too trendy, too girly, too dainty for me, but these Hush Puppies caught my eye. First of all, I know how comfortable Hush Puppies are. Secondly, they just don’t look like anything else in my closet. I don’t have any shoes with a pattern, and I adore an attention-getting shoe. And lastly, I love a wedge. Relish in wedges. I can walk all day in a wedge, especially Hush Puppies - even if it was 6″. But I mainly just adore how these brighten up just about anything I wear.

So, I’m surprised, in a happily, pleasant way, about this very simple, yet comfortable and atypical outfit for me. I’m not trendy and the shapes are something you’d see me in every day, but the colors and patterns are so not my everyday choices. But from now on, they will be! Who knows what I might do next. Maybe I’m going to mix patterns. Watch out!

How about you, are there any trends you’ve been afraid to try??

 

 

 

 

Photography by Pink Owl Photography

Welcome to our new photographer, Geni, of Pink Owl Photography! We are so excited to be partnering with Pink Owl Photography, known for superb Senior Photo Sessions and Modern Photo Sessions. Quite simply, it’s the glamfest and shoot of a lifetime!

 

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  • http://lady-of-style.blogspot.de/ Lady of Style

    Wow - you look amazing and that’s not only because of your new photographer!
    Your make-up goes so well with this lovely shirt, really love it.
    Shoes are always so important and I like the expression “attention-getting show” :-)

    Annette
    Lady of Style

  • Shon

    What a fun site you have here!! I am stopping by via the Pleated Poppy!

    I love this idea of floral shoes vs. a jean,etc. I am sort of here and there when it comes to the floral trend and shoes seem to have more longevity than pants, etc.

    I

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Hmmm, I wonder what that says about me that I like my shoes to get all the attention?!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    So glad you stopped by! I agree about the floral trend, but for some reason these shoes just spoke to me! And Chloe - so looks like another pair we’ll be sharing :)

  • meghan silva

    Kim can I just say YOU ARE GORGEOUS like I can’t get over it , love the look sometimes one has to try something new like these printed wedges .

    Meghan Silva’s Blog

  • http://twitter.com/RoniFaida Roni Faida

    I WANT THOSE SHOES!!! So stinkin’ cute.

  • Jan Graham-McMillen

    Seems to me you can wear them. And really well! Lovely you in a lovely photograph. Sandals have enough heft to stay away from the sweet, and they have a certain good humored style that you’ll wear with TONS of stuff. all summer long!
    And who can’t wear chiffon in some style or another? Lovely shirt, this one!
    Yikes! Trends!

  • Jennifer West

    WOW!! That looks awesome, and I can’t imagine you looking “BAD” in Anything!!! I love jersey, but can’t bring myself to wear a jersey dress..not sure they are “made” for me.

  • loulou

    Hi :) Happy to virtually meet you. I love both these pieces on you. Not only is the shirt a great style but it must also feel amazing on. And I would never have thought the shoes were Hush Puppies. Great wardrobe finds.

    I too will be following you!

  • Ann, Heather, and Sheila

    I love how you did the floral trend with the shoes. I’m not a floral person, either, but am loving those shoes! Great look overall. Wonderful salespeople for making you try something you might not be totally comfortable with — a good way to expand our fashion choices. That icy blue color is gorgeous on you! Well, you’re beautiful already and the blouse just adds to that.
    Heather from Friendship, Life and Style

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Oh my goodness, this is the sweetest comment ever! I think I’m going to re-read it a few times….

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    And comfortable! I walked around the farmer’s market, and up a huge hill to get there, without tripping once. For me, that’s a miracle :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    I know, by my age I should know better than to even worry about them.

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you!! I’m certainly not made for jersey, and you are definitely being too kind :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you for following and nice to virtually meet you too!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Aww, thanks!

  • Britt D

    You look flawless! Classic. I love how you cuffed your pants with the shoes!

    Tasteful Texan

  • http://twitter.com/Highlandista Highland Fashionista

    Those shoes make me swoon. SO CUTE. You look great.