Chambray, Spikes, and Seersucker

June 11, 2012

These Sam Edelman spiked heels have been one of my favorite purchases this year. I wouldn’t call them practical in any sense of the word, but just looking at them makes me smile. When I showed them to my mom, she said, “You know what you are? You’re a shoe collector. These aren’t shoes you wear out and toss in a few years, these are collector’s items.” Hmm…is that what these are too?

Shot inspired by Wendy & Mystery Man

I’m also very excited it’s finally seersucker season! It’s my favorite summer fabric, hands down.

:: photo credits – boyfriend ::

Outfit Details – Theory blazer (similar) :: Ann Taylor shirt (altered) (similar) :: Banana Republic shorts (similar) :: J.Crew belt (similar) :: Sam Edelman shoes (in black):: J.Crew handbag :: Kate Spade watch (customized) :: Stella & Dot bracelet (c/0) (in silver) :: Lux Accessories necklace :: Daisy Knights ring :: Loud Love Jewelry ring (c/o via giftcard) :: Essie “Turquoise and Caicos” nail color

Tagged as: Ann Taylor Petite, Banana Republic Petites, J.Crew Petite, Sam Edelman, Theory Petite

LT

This is going to sound a little creepy but your legs look fantastic in this outfit!
- http://www.alterationsneeded.com/ Alterations Needed
  
  LOL! Not creepy at all! Thank you! I never liked my legs growing up (I thought they were too long and scrawny) so it’s nice to finally have learned to accept them. =)
wendyslookbook

Love this outfit Kelly! Can’t wait to see your Manolo reveal. And good job M! He captured your natural beauty and style so well!
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  Thank you Wendy! He’s been taking notes! And I do think a little excited to try the famous MM back-of-the-shoe shot, even though I doubt he’ll admit it. =)
http://de.dawanda.com/shop/pimpIT pimpIT

Haven’t seen you in shorts yet. Suits you so well! Love this pairing, the fabric combination and these perfect shots! Absolutely beautiful! <3 <3 <3
Corinna
http://www.pandaphilia.com Angie

these photos look super nice, Kelly! new cam? I like your signature casual look with the added excitement of spiked heels (envy)

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  Thanks Angie! No new cam…just better photo spot & photographer (aka…the boyfriend is helping me out so I can stop struggling with a tripod and remote for a little while…hehe).
http://twitter.com/MancilG Mancil

those shoes are “da hot shit”
http://www.natashafatah.com/ Natasha Fatah

Those shoes are so crazy!
I’m so used you in uber feminine pieces…this edgier shoe is pretty darn cool!
xoxo
Natasha
LaLaaLove

Very nice! I love the blazer and shorts together.

My friend and I call our unworn shoe collection our “gallery”. Buying 7″ lavender wedges? I guess they’re going in the gallery!
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  LOL! I love it! I might need to use that. =)
  
  Do you ever watch The Rachel Zoe Project? I love how she calls her clothing collection her “archives”. My closet isn’t quite nice enough for that yet.
Mady

love your shoes! they make such a statement!

xoxo
Mady

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http://thepetitefittingroom.blogspot.com Michelle

Those heels and that studded ring…great purchases!! :)

I am on the hunt for something in seersucker! :) I saw some shorts at J. Crew, but have not tried them on yet. But I feel like I need to avoid the mall for awhile. I am trying to hold out until after my birthday…hoping to have gift cards!
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  Yes! I can see you in seersucker shorts for sure. Good luck holding out! My b-day is coming up soon to, but the sales are definitely getting to me. =P
Miriam Lee

such a cute outfit! i love this look~ and the shoes are hot!
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http://newpetite.blogspot.com/ New Petite

Im loving the new pictures!! You look lovely and those are some really hot shoes!
East Coast Petite

I found this GREAT seersucker blazer on clearance size zero at Ann Taylor with additional 40% off!! So amazing. But it needs to be taken in at waist about 2.5 inches (I like a more fitted look) and sleeve shortened. I’m going to research tailors, but what price do you think I’ll be looking at?

I hope not too bad since I really love it (and I don’t want it “ruined” when they are done with it!)

Love your pix – you look great as usual
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  Just make sure not to skimp too much when choosing a tailor and you should be fine. Don’t take it to a dry cleaner tailor, for example. They’ll be cheap, but usually don’t do as nice a job as a tailor who has their own shop. You’re probably looking at about $40-$50 worth of work, but you won’t know for sure until a tailor looks at it. The sleeves, for example, might need more work done if there are cuff buttons that need to be moved up. Either way, slimming a blazer and shortening sleeves are pretty basic alterations that most tailors can do flawlessly. Good luck!
http://vitj.blogspot.com/ Jyoti Sidhu

The shoes look super fantastic with this outfit!
http://easypetitelooks.blogspot.com/ Amber

you and seersucker!! you look fabulous in it, and i agree, its such a great summer fabric. i tried a few items last year but nothing fit right and it all ended up getting sold :( oh well, there’s always more!
Lisa Ng

You always look pulled together even of on a “casual” fabric like seersucker. Can’t wait to see more. Those shoes are awesome!!
http://www.featherfactor.com Katherine

Those shoes are gorgeous!! And I’m so jealous you got the BBs – I got the same ones on sale last year but they were too big :( SNIFF!
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  Um…yeah…let’s talk about BB sizing! All the websites say they run small and to order one size up, but I had to size down. Sounds like you’d have to too. What’s up with that?
http://rebeccalately.blogspot.com Rebecca Barnes

This outfit is so, so pretty!
http://www.cookingfashionista.blogspot.com/ Jade TS

Those shoes are gorgeous! Great styling on the outfit.
http://bongsbelleza.blogspot.in/ Ayantika

I am in love with your outfit…super comfy !!
http://jcrineer.com/ Jacqueline C. Rineer

Those SHOES! *___*
Annamgnz

Just discovered this website today and I love your style. Do you ever wear dresses?
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  Thank you, and welcome! I very rarely wear dresses, unless I feel I have to, like at weddings or holiday parties. I don’t find them very interesting, and would rather wear a skirt and blouse so I can play with different stylings, colors, fabrics, etc. I think I only own 3 that I actually like. =P
Alissa Futhey

Your legs and those shoes wee made for each other!

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