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Emerald and polka dots: Playing around with new favorites

Kari

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I've had a killer week - not in the positive sense - and I'm having a little bit of trouble coming home and leaving my long to-do list at the door. But I've enjoyed getting to know some of my new favorites that recently entered my closet.

#1-3: Yellow/white/gray ikat faux-wrap dress, aqua pumps, teal earring hung on a chain as a pendant. (Annagybe, you were right about trying the dress with the teal shoes!)

#3: White floaty blouse with black polka dots, black pencil skirt, aqua pumps, silver pendant on a black chain.
(I wasn't too fond of this outfit combination. This is a good example of why white and black look better on me with freshly dyed hair. Right now my color is extremely faded. I feel like I need a vibrant red to look less than pasty in black and white. Next time I'd like to try this top with my emerald skirt.)

#4-5: Emerald knit midi pencil skirt, black knit kimono top with emerald polka dots worn with nude wedge sandals and nude/black flats.

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21 replies

Latest reply was from Kari

Transcona Shannon

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Kari - you look amazing in that green tube skirt with the black/green polka dot top! This is a stunning outfit on you. You really know how to work your curves girl! I'm envious.

annagybe

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Yay! I love the aqua with the yellow and grey. All three (three and 1/2?) outfits are great!

Janet

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All hail Queen Dress! Too fab. The shoes and the bag just take it to the next level!

I love that polka dot kimono top on you. I bought the black and white bird patterned version and haven't tried it yet. Not sure about it on me. I'll have to post a K/R picture.

qpswan

My favourite is the dress. It hugs your curves and really shows off your hourglass figure. I loved that you paired it with the aqua; how FF!

missvee

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I love that ikat dress - the colours and the fit are super on you. The blouses are pretty but I don't think that the blouson shape is as flattering on you. Let's face it, when you've got it, flaunt it!

Aida

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Lovely Kari! Sorry to hear your week was rough, but you looked fabulous during it. LOVE the aqua with the gray and yellow, filing that gorgeous color combo away to try. I am really liking these floaty blouses+pencil skirt outfits on you, a bit of a change but still feels 100% Kari.

goldenpig

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I love you in the ikat dress and turquoise pumps and yellow Kate Spade bag. So fresh and summery! You totally rock dresses. I think the two polka dot and skirt outfits are super too! I think the white top would look great with the green skirt (in fact I wore it that way for my K/R). I am envious of your curves! I hope you don't mind that I'm always copying you...I see something that looks fantastic on you and I always want to get it (even though it doesn't always look so hot on me). You're my bombshell style idol Kari!

catgirl

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Kari, every time you wear a dress an angel gets its wings.

Seriously. I can't imagine the joy of being able to wear these styles so well!

Kiwichik

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Oh wow 3 great looks. Love the ikat & those aqua pumps are so versatile. You look fine in the black & white but the triumph of these looks is definitely the emerald skirt with polka dot blouse - so flattering.

Jenava

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You are glowing in all of these outfits! The colors of the ikat dress are beautiful on you! I like the black and white outfit and think you are being a bit strict to say it only looks good if your color is fresh; The teal midi is AMAZINGLY flattering on you! Of course I prefer it with the heel, in particular.

Ornella

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Nothing like a fab outfit to lift the mood and make other things somewhat better.
Sorry to hear you had a tough week, but you surely did amazingly well in the style department.

They are all winners in my eyes, I couldn't choose favorite if I had to. You have an amazing ability to pick the vibrant, colorful pieces that will be in harmony with your existing wardrobe and you create gorgeous outfits.

CocoLion

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I love the picture of you in #1, you are so adorable you look like a star from the 1930s. Your pose and expression are so sweet!

As for the outfits, I think I've seen the ikat dress on you and if I haven't already mentioned it, it is a very flattering cut, pattern and color scheme. But I also really like the second outfit, I'm not sure why you weren't happy with it. It has a sharp modern vibe.

ManidipaM

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Sorry to hear you're week's proved so tough, Kari. Let's hope next week has a relaxed vibe to match that lovely ikat dress --- you look SO PRETTY in it! And the bag matches perfectly, which is really giving me a kick, plus the teal heels. Anna is genius for suggesting the DIY jewellery fix.

Inge

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I'm sorry this was such a difficult week, Kari, but one could never tell by these pictures and outfits, wow!

The soft colours and silhouette of ikat print dress is divine on you. Love it with the aqua, teal and yellow accessories.
The black and white polka dot outfit is simple, crisp and a lot of fun.
And your third outfit with the kimono top and emerald midi skirt is just stunning, so stunning. I'm so happy you are embracing the waist surrendering look and are having so much fun with it, Kari.

Gorgeous week!

Deborah

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Kari so sorry it's been a difficult week. You certainly cannot tell from your outfits. Each of these is completely fab. This new silhouette is really gorgeous on you. I am inspired!

Beth Ann

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You look splendid! Bright, but approachable; structured, but with flow; ladylike, but never prissy. I don't know about you, but looking great gives me a little boost to tackle the "mountains" in my life.

Hope the weekend brings a sense of refreshment.

Kari

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Beth Ann nailed it - that is so totally true. Sometimes wearing clothes that are familiar and fun is just about the only thing that motivates me to get out the door when I'm having a very down week.

It's actually not been awful; just very stressful and busy because half of my team members are out of the office, and I have not got to half of the items on my to-do list. This will be the case for the next couple weeks. I'm kind of dreading going in.

Janet, that version sounds lovely! Is it still online? I'd love to see it on you.

Natalie, that is one of the sweetest things anyone has said to me all month. You are making me smile all over, especially since you're an enormous inspiration to me as well! Hehe, I'll bet I subconsciously remembered your outfit but just couldn't think of where I saw it.

Misvee, it's totally okay not to love that shape of blouse. It took me literally years to like voluminous shapes on other people, and then to realize it could look flattering on curvier, larger frames, and only this year did I ever try it! I still don't think that every (or most) voluminous, blouson piece works on me, but I do like the shape of these pieces. Rest assured that waist-defining, figure-hugging, pencil skirt shapes are probably always going to be a part of my style - it's just that I now feel comfortable mixing in a different silhouette once in a while.

Kari

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We are enjoying a great weekend, though. Last night B. and I joined my sister and her date to see a local production of The Producers, which was a total blast. Tonight we're attending wedding #3 of the summer. After some errand running (and realizing at the last minute that I needed to get my emissions test and renew my license tabs, ack!) I'm relaxing at home and trying to unwind.

Jem

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Wow, these are some more great outfits! You are looking fab, even when you are having a tough time! I can't believe how great that dress looks with the teal shoes! I wouldn't have thought of that but they look amazing! Those shoes go with everything, it seems! I love your other outfits, too.

Kari

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Jem, I had no idea how versatile this color would be! I laugh to think when I thought they could potentially clash with some of my wardrobe... so far, that hasn't happened.

Kari

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Also, MisVee, I giggled when I saw your post given that "When You've Got It, Flaunt It" is a number in The Producers, and I'd just returned from seeing it last night. Totally have the song stuck in my head (cheesy faux-Swedish accent and all.)