Monday, January 20, 2014

WEEKLY WEARS: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THIS BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED DRESS + THOUGHTS ON THE WEATHER

I don't know what it is about this black and white striped dress, but I just can't stop wearing it.  I broke it out again for our Christmas festivities, except I paired it with a blue button up underneath and some red tights for a pop of color. 
Even though there were little patches of snow left on the ground, the sun was out in full force.  There's nothing quite like facing the sun and feeling it soak you in its rays after trudging around in the cold. 
Isn't it strange how relative the weather can feel?  55 degrees in the summer feels unbearably cold, but that same temperature in the winter makes you want to run around outside in shorts in a t-shirt to get the most of the warm spell. 
Kansas is known for its inability to settle on a steady temperature.  One day it might be 75 degrees, and the next day it's below freezing.  Maybe not that big of a swing, but you get the idea.  While it may have been confusing as a kid, I now enjoy the little reprieves this indecisiveness offers us.  We just have to make it through those dreary and cold days, because any day the sun will come out again. 
I guess that's a lot of what life is.  Getting through tough times  so that you can enjoy the sweet times that make life so wonderful.  Think about those moments that you just want to freeze and bottle up.  I often wish I could just push rewind on some of these moments to keep playing them over and over.  Would they ever lose their luster over time?  I don't think it would be possible.
Dress: TJ Maxx // Tights: Target // Shoes: Old Navy // Shirt: Gap // Necklace: JCrew Outlet
Wishing you one of those sunshine-filled, magic kind of days.

10 comments:

  1. i love this outfit! you look gorgeous! love that necklace, too!

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  2. Oooh, my favourite dress of yours again! I have to find a similar one for myself! I love the way you styled it today, Kai :)
    x

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    1. Ps, yes the necklace is sooo lovely :)

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    2. Thanks, Heidi! I am definitely getting good use out of it!! I wonder what else I can mix with it:)

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  3. What lovely photos. I do like black and white stripes, they are always so striking. I'm glad you've a little sunshine in your winter. We've had the odd amazing day here, and there is a feeling that we have to get out and make the most of it.

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    1. That is great you are getting some reprieve, as well:) Sunshine days during the winter are meant to be cherished. Hope you're having a lovely day, CJ!

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  4. I love the last picture! It's so nice to get a reprieve. Kids would come to school in shorts! I love your hair!

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    1. Thanks, Jessica! In high school, I had a rule that as long as it was at least 65 degrees at some point during the day I would wear shorts:) Wasn't always the best idea:)

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