Saturday, November 6, 2010

OOTD: A Bold Statement






 Banana Republic Knit Top - XS (similar here)
Bui-Yah-Kah Have & Have Skirt w/ Woven Belt - S (similar here)
DKNY Brown Tights - S
Jessica Simpson Jonas Boots - 5.5 (more sizes avail here)
Little Fluff Stuff Flower Bib Necklace in Oatmeal


I love shoes.  Especially tall shoes.  I think it's common knowledge that I wear some pretty tall shoes to work.  The funny thing is that I actually make a concerted effort to tone it down.  If I could have my way, I would wear 6" heels everyday.  Unfortunately, I would probably be labeled a stripper and not a programmer.  

I decided to push the limits of shoe height today by wearing my 4 3/4" boots.  These are some of my favorite boots of all time as I love the wrapped bow detailing and the beautiful mahogany suede material.  Paired with some matching brown tights, I don't think the shoes looked too extreme (hopefully!).  I did, however, feel like a rock star with my new found height.  Is there a such thing as confidence in a shoe?

To top off my outfit, I added this super cute felt flower bib necklace that I purchased from my friend Elle's Etsy shop: Little Fluff Stuff.  I'm in love with this necklace and don't remember ever receiving this many compliments on my jewelry.  Ever.  That says a lot.  

So I figure I have an excuse for pushing the limits with my shoes today.  They probably won't be getting any love for the next 30 days.  I'll be doing Kendi's 30 for 30 Challenge and even though these shoes are beyond amazing, they're probably not versatile enough to make the cut.  But I'll be picking out my 30 items this weekend so expect a post up by tomorrow (Sunday) displaying my selection.  My first challenge outfit will be posted on Tuesday (showing what I wore on Monday), so please stay tuned!! 


P.S. Thank you everyone who entered my mini giveaway!!  I will post the results later today.  Please check back!

35 comments:

Leena said... [Reply]

kileen, i love the boots! you have a great shoe selection. and where are you going this morning all dolled up?? i'm still in my pj's :P

kileen said... [Reply]

@Leena haha, this was actually my outfit for yesterday. I'm still in bed right now. :)

Leena said... [Reply]

ahh i see! my pumps are 5 inches, and i still wear them to the office :) if your office is lax, i think tall shoes are okay, as long as the rest of the outfit is tame, which yours is. great outfit!

Vicky said... [Reply]

I completely adore your outfit! The boots are amazing. I don't blame you for loving them. LOL on the stripper vs. programmer comment. I think it depends on the rest of your outfit. Great job here!

elleandish said... [Reply]

awww the necklace looks great on you Kileen :} thank you so much for featuring it I feel so warm and fuzzy inside! :D

Ashley J said... [Reply]

Great, Great outfit and good luck with the 30 for 30 challenge!!!!

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Stylepint said... [Reply]

I love tall shoes too, but I find it difficult to use the stairs in them sometimes. Great boots though...they're hot! =)

Really Petite said... [Reply]

the boots are so cute and I really like the necklace! I have a similar one from H & M :)

Katie W said... [Reply]

I think this outfit was a good way to push the shoe height. you look fantastic and if people were complimenting the necklace, they weren't thinking about the boots!

Yuliya xoxo. said... [Reply]

:O i love your boots ♥ ♥
Bises
Yu'

Ping said... [Reply]

cute boots! they are really hot. definitely not stripper --lol!

Gracie said... [Reply]

Oh my, I love the skirt and the boots!!

I don't think they're stripper at all! I hate how being in such a profession that you can't dress a bit more stylish without feeling uncomfortable.

Your detailing of the boots makes me want to go find them right now. hhaha

Banhannas said... [Reply]

Okay, I shouldn't be so discriminating against Jessica Simpson and her line anymore. Those boots are adorable! Love the circle effect that your skirt has, it goes very nicely with the boots. =0D

kileen said... [Reply]

@Banhannas haha, i have a guilty love for Jessica Simpson's clothes, shoes, and accessories. i'm always amazed by how cute her stuff is! :)

kileen said... [Reply]

@Gracie haha, i just noticed these boots are on sale today! http://bit.ly/dqC2S5

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The Little Dust Princess said... [Reply]

What an adorable ensemble! I love everything from the necklace embellishment to your boots. : ) You look like a school girl, but in the most mature way possible. : ) OH the necklace is from Elle!! No wonder I thought it was so familiar. I was actually thinking of purchasing that!

xx The Little Dust Princess

kileen said... [Reply]

@The Little Dust Princess you should totally get it!! i'm in love with it. :)

em.me.ma said... [Reply]

you have such a beautiful smile!:)

Nubiasnonsense said... [Reply]

Love the boots and color combo

Vikki said... [Reply]

Love your necklace!! You're really pretty!

xxx
Vikki

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Cee said... [Reply]

The necklace is so cute, definitely makes a statement! I like how your skirt is poofy, but not overly so. It reminds me of those long ball gowns from eons ago that girls wear with petticoats underneath haha. Great look!

kileen said... [Reply]

@Cee thanks, i agree completely!! i love the petticoat look but those things are way too scratchy.

Sakie and Thomas Gantz said... [Reply]

Wow! You look fabulous n that outfit, and such a nice smile.The photographs are very good, and the poses are interesting. :-)

Mimi said... [Reply]

Adorable! That skirt is so flattering and the bib necklace adds sooooo much to the outfit;)

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jamie-lee said... [Reply]

Love your sweet necklace. I'm a big fan of high shoes as well, I like being tall haha :)

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Nadia Aboulhosn said... [Reply]

those shoes are amazing!

gleenn said... [Reply]

You look really stunning. The concept is perfect. :)

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herwaisechoice said... [Reply]

You look so pretty and girly... I love the shoes!

Have a great Sunday Kileen!

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Samantha said... [Reply]

Cute outfit, especially the necklace! Also love your banner, it's super cute!

-Samantha

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hiven said... [Reply]

Love the necklace&shoes!
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Amy Z. said... [Reply]

I LOVE this outfit especially the necklace!! It's so adorable and everything works so well together! Good luck with the 30 for 30 challenge! I can't wait to see your remixes!

I Don't Wear Jeans said... [Reply]

Cute. I like your style.

Ashe Mischief said... [Reply]

Programmer like IT? If so, you're the best dressed (and cutest) programmer I've ever seen! (And every IT male I'd know would be in love with you.)

And even if not IT, those statements still hold true. You're adorable!

kileen said... [Reply]

@Ashe Mischief lol, not quite IT as IT usually doesn't do a lot of programming. we have a separate development group that does pure software development and that's where i am. thank you so much for the compliments, doll!! :)

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