Thursday, April 15, 2010

GIRL'S BEST FRIEND

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Yay!  It's another Mailbox Mavens post!  Have ya'll met Christina of Fabulocity in Amish Country, yet?  She's the lovely behind the Mavens and a fellow PA blogger!  She sent me this tunic along with a little challenge: pair it with another bold print.  I really wanted to pair it with something leopard-y, but, alas, I have nothing.  Boo!


But I think I managed to meet her challenge just the same.  I love the black and white checks paired with this coral-print skirt.  There's something so classic and fun about the whole bit!

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Iggy and I took a little frolic around the park today.  These are a lot of pictures, so you can leave now if you'd like.  I'll admit, they're a little more for me than you, but I just love my little dog so much.  Capturing these little moments will be sure to make me smile for years to come!

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I can't get enough of these little snapshots:

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And when your beard is this unruly, you're bound to pick up a little foliage now and again:

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And, of course, this is what happened less than 5 minutes after we got home:

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Shirt: Christina via Mailbox Mavens - Skirt: self-made - Belt: Express, $10 - Shoes: JCP, $8
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39 comments:

  1. AmyApril 15, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Aww K, you look adorable!! I love sweet femininity of the floral skirt, but the edginess of the plaid tunic. Wonderful!!

    xoxo
    Amy

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  2. PolinaApril 15, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    i love the setting you're in! green field surrounded by trees=beautiful!

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  3. PolinaApril 15, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    i love the setting you're in! green field surrounded by trees=beautiful!

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  4. MeghanApril 15, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Too cute! You will definitely not regret having all these pics.

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  5. SabrinaApril 15, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    I love this pairing so much!! It is fantastic and you look great in it.

    That is exactly how my dog is as soon as we get back from the park. He finds the coldest floor space in the house and plants himself there.

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  6. KellyAnnApril 15, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    i forgot to say - your dog is frickin' adorable!!! what an awesome accessory!

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  7. KellyAnnApril 15, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    fabulous skirt! the cut is great and so is the style, very flattering. i really like the juxtaposition between the dark geometric of the plaid with the soft pink print of the skirt. You've inspired me, I'm gonna do a little blue collar catwalkin' on the west side in the next couple of days :)

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  8. Kathryn from Schoolmarm StyleApril 15, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    The outfit is great, but the pictures of you and Iggy are priceless. Don't you have a leopard print jersey skirt? It would probably have been too monochromatic anyway.

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  9. JilliebeanieApril 15, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    That is one cute pooch! You're outfit is adorable too. :)

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  10. HannahApril 15, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Iggy is too darn adorable!
    I love all of these pictures, and I think you fully met the challenge of mixing with another bold print. It looks great!

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  11. EbonyApril 15, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Those shots of you and Iggy are ADORABLE!
    I wish I could scrap them. Haha
    I am totally addicted and loving digital scrapbooking.
    And this outfit. I love it! I love the way your skirt matches the colour of your lips, and your hair and everything! Oh Kyla, you are gorgeous.

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  12. BeckyApril 15, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    I like the pattern pairing...it's unexpected, but works! Aw Iggy and his unruly beard! He's posing so well...keep 'em coming! I can't have a dog in my NYC apt, so I love to see others!

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  13. KendraApril 15, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    WHat a great set of photos! Each and every one of them... esp. the ones of you and Iggy up close together. Awww..... :)

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  14. The Daily FashionistaApril 15, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    You two are the cutest little bunch. I'm glad other bloggers out there take pics with their doggies. Mine has become a constant accessory:)

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  15. myeditApril 15, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Love the pattern mixing and the numerous shots of puppy and you. It's like an outdoor photoboth...

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  16. What Would a Nerd WearApril 15, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    your puppy is SO cute!!!
    and that skirt is rad! would you ever consider sharing the pattern you used to make it?? before i scrolled down, i thought "that skirt's amazing! i have to get my hands on one." i was delighted to hear it's handmade...i'm always looking for new distractions, i mean, sewing projects.

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  17. Lovers, Saints & SailorsApril 15, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Oh man, oh man, oh man, I LOVE THIS! Those prints are just amazing together. And the tough belt in between? Gah!
    This is a favourite.

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  18. MelanieApril 15, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    mixing prints, FTW!!!

    Unravelled Threads

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  19. BiancaApril 15, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    This is so cute! I love the skirt and the top pattern combo!

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  20. SarahApril 15, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    I love, love, love your outfit today. It is so cute and springy! Just perfect.

    thequeenofwanderlust.blogspot.com

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  21. SWF_TerraApril 16, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Brilliant mix of prints. I love this!

    I have this insatiable urge to have Iggy and my Lola meet. I think they would be so freakin' adorable together. Those pictures of you in the grass where Iggy looks so regal, they make my heart swell. I'm glad you posted them all!

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  22. SWF_TerraApril 16, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Brilliant mix of prints. I love this!

    I have this insatiable urge to have Iggy and my Lola meet. I think they would be so freakin' adorable together. Those pictures of you in the grass where Iggy looks so regal, they make my heart swell. I'm glad you posted them all!

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  23. Rebekah @ Shell BlogApril 16, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    i so love iggy's black beard! he's so darned cute! zelda often comes in from outside with bits of leaves and grass hanging from her beard, too. it cracks us up every single time!

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  24. ginaApril 16, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    You and that puppy are so adorable together. What a great photo shoot.

    I didn't know you lived in PA! That's where I grew up.

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  25. theowlsarenotwhattheyseemApril 16, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    i really love these mailbox mavens challenges! you did great with this one- i like the bigger print of the shirt with the smaller one on the skirt. and omg the photos of your pup- so CUTE!!! ~joelle

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  26. OnikaApril 16, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Oh dear...you just made it IMPERATIVE that I get something with a coral print on it. I'm going to send you the credit card receipt! :)

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  27. ElaineApril 16, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    YOu look wonderful!! I absolutely love your mix of prints! And that skirt is so lovely.

    clothed much, a modest fashion blog

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  28. Kansas CoutureApril 16, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Love the pattern mixing! Those prints work together seamlessly. And, of course, Iggy is as adorable as can be!

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  29. LaurenApril 16, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    This is one my favorite outfits that you've done! It just works! And the pictures of your puppy are just adorable.

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  30. AcademichicApril 17, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Not only do I love the pattern mixing of this outfit, I'm totally in love with your puppy! Iggy is the cutest ting ever! S.

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  31. pigletApril 18, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    Oooh I love this outfit. That skirt has just the right amount of poofy-ness!
    And this must be the most adorable photoshoot ever!

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  32. FashionAddictApril 18, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Love the pattern mixing, and I LOVETH the pics of you and little Iggy. So adorable :)

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  33. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion)April 18, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this pattern mixing!!! And your dog is just too cute for words... love love love!

    www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  34. Katie, Tinda KeelieApril 19, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Things I love about this post:
    1) your rockin' bangs
    2) the surprisingly awesome mix of patterns you've dreamed up
    3) that fluffy doggie

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  35. AlixApril 19, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    this combo looks awesome!! and your pup is adorable!

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  36. megannielsenApril 19, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    These are the prettiest photos Kyla!! You look so sweet!

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  37. Sarah K.April 19, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    these photos are adorable! so pretty.

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  38. ClareApril 20, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    You and Iggy are SO adorable, and I love how you've styled Christina's tunic.

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  39. Fabulocity in Amish CountryMay 13, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Again... never cease to amaze me! I never would've paired these 2 things... but you just totally rock it out!! You're sooo fabulous!!

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