Dallas-based Kileen Valenzuela (32) is a software developer and proud Mum of a little boy who documents her outfits over at cute & little. Our 5′ tall petite blogger’s style is feminine, dressy and polished. Kileen is a trendy dresser who wears bold, dramatic, and maximal outfits with panache. Heels and jewellery are also part of her daily style. She loves floral prints, likes to pattern mix, and sports bright colours and pastels equally well.
If you need convincing that petite ladies can rock a full midi, then here’s your proof. This ’50s-inspired look with tea-length skirt and heels is delightfully romantic. The pleated skirt is made out of a neoprene-like material that gives it lots of body. Kileen has tucked the top, which exposes the entire skirt from natural waistline to hem. This lengthens the leg line, as do the low-vamped and high-heeled pointy-toe pumps. The semi-sheer blouse with gauzy yoke and bold stripe is eye-catching. I love how our blogger is wearing her long hair up to showcase the funnel neck and translucent shoulder of the top. The rose gold heels are favourites of Kileen that you’ll see pop up again. The subtle metallic pink works beautifully with this colour palette and further amps up the dressy factor. A rose gold watch and structured blush tote finish off the look.
Kileen has an excellent eye for colour pairings, and I love how oxblood, blush, khaki, cognac, black and dark denim all come together in this casual Winter outfit. Our blogger is sporting skinny stretch jeans that end at the top of her booties, which elongates the leg line. The black studded front sweater is a fun way to add both shine and a bit of hard edge. It also works great with the tomboy tough vibe of the utility jacket. The drawstring waist creates structure up top. The cowl neck scarf adds cosy warmth, and notice how the light blush draws extra attention to Kileen’s beautiful dark hair. The rose gold-tinted arm party adds girly charm to this maximal tomboy look.
This Summery, subtly alluring lace look has stolen my heart. I adore the soft, feminine vibe, but it’s the mauve — one of my favourite colours — that sealed the deal for me. The crocheted lace is less dressy than ‘real’ lace, but still perfect for our blogger’s polished style persona. The skirt is only partially lined, which creates a playful peekaboo effect. The skin peeking through helps to elongate the leg line on 5′ tall Kileen, while the scalloped hem is flirty fun. The diagonal overlay detailing on the short-sleeved blouse creates further textural interest. The floral-stripe scarf picks up the colours in the outfit. It’s made of a light material that helps keep things breezy. Neutral-coloured footwear and tote allow the rest of the outfit to take centre stage.
When browsing her blog, you’ll quickly notice that Kileen loves florals. And they love her right back. With a statement dress like this sleeveless fit-and-flare number you don’t need extra bells and whistles to make a statement. The gorgeous oversized daisy print does all the talking. The above-the-knee length showcases Kileen’s fab gams. The black elasticated belt and cage heel sandals add edge to the Modern Classic dress silhouette, which makes for a fun juxtaposition. Solid black footwear might have felt too heavy for this outfit, but the lace-up sandals show plenty of foot skin so the outfit isn’t visually weighed down. I love how Kileen has opted for a bold red bag in a simple, sleek shape. Paired with the eye-catching frock, this creates an even stronger impact. Large floral earrings are a charming nod back to the frock.
Dressing down a pencil skirt with a cheeky denim jacket and playful graphic tee is a tried-and-tested formula that never goes out of style. Here, the classic navy and green plaid pattern, and booties worn with bare legs add extra spunk. The tucked tee, the kneecap-length of the skirt, and the waist-length jacket all work together to create flattering proportions. The high-heeled booties have a fun buckle fold-over detail, while the light grey echoes the colour of the T-shirt. Opting for booties instead of sandals also means this casual look can transition into a mild Texas Fall. A black Céline satchel brings strict structure to the outfit, which is a great juxtaposition with the relaxed vibe of the look. A sparkly vintage-inspired crystal necklace and large gold-toned watch are the accessories of choice.
Pointy toes, sheer panels, a sporty jacket, and pretty pastels… Kileen is using several of Angie’s 15 Trends for Spring 2014 to create a brilliant outfit. Isn’t she a vision in pink! Wearing distressed skinny jeans in a fluid fit, turns them into relaxed boyfriend jeans. She’s paired a pink chiffon cutout top with the prettiest floral bomber I’ve seen in a long time. Matchy-matchy fabness. Both the delicate organza jacket and the top feature sheer panelling. This makes for a very pretty and ladylike juxtaposition with the boyish denim. Clever accessorizing elevates the style quotient even further. The purple perforated clutch adds bright pep to the pink, red and grey colour palette up top, and Kileen’s favourite rose gold pumps complement the colour scheme beautifully. Our blogger’s ponytail is a fun ’80s throwback that fits the mood of this outfit perfectly.
What do you think of Kileen’s feminine and polished style? Let us know in the comments, and then hop on over to her blog to browse the rest of her outfits. Or find out what inspires our blogger over at Pinterest.
