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Sweater : J.Crew Factory
Skirt : Old Navy
Scarf : Boden via a friend (similar)
Boots : Loft
Jacket : Calvin Klein via TJ Maxx

This was one of those outfits that I put together in my head, but I wasn’t sure how it would look in real life. Brown + purple + black + grey? When I describe it that way, it sounds like I’m wearing a bruise. 

I happened to wear this to my dentist appointment a few weeks ago–so now it is considered my “lucky outfit”. The lucky bruise outfit. 

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Kendra says · 02.20.13

You so pretty 🙂 I know you are wearing boots and tights but something about this just screams, “Don’t worry! Spring is on the way!” Love it!

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Danielle HealingtheHeaviness says · 02.20.13

LOVE this outfit, Kate! I would have never thought to put all these colors together, but it looks awesome! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂

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deannaarrington says · 02.20.13

You are so photogenic! And beautiful! Thanks for all the tips! (Now if you could just give me some on “being photogenic”! Is there an art to that?)

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Kate says · 02.20.13

Many many many years of practice. MANY MANY photos (like usually 50-75 per shoot). You’re likely to come across a decent one. 🙂

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Claire Nettles says · 02.20.13

Went shopping at the Loft with my little girl and had picked out a blue horizontal striped cardigan to try on. She (at 3 and a HALF…half important!) grabbed a blue cami with aqua dots and wanted me to wear it with the cardigan. Hmmmm…only because you chose it. SO CUTE! I think I have a fashionista on my hands. 🙂

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Kate says · 02.20.13

haha, thats so cute!

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Jo & Ant says · 02.20.13

adorable!

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Emma B. says · 02.20.13

I would never have paired all of this together, but you pull it off so well – as usual! Funny how you and your sister sometimes have uncoordinated similar posts – you were both thinking stripes this morning!

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Kate says · 02.20.13

I know, we are always shocked by that!

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Emilie says · 02.20.13

At first glance, I thought the scarf was lavender. I absolutely love the scarf sweater combo.

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Kate says · 02.20.13

It’s actually a pretty light lavender/grey 🙂

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Carly says · 02.20.13

I’ve been eyeing that skirt for awhile now, it’s adorable on you!

Carly
http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com

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Melissa {www.grinandbarrettblog.com} says · 02.20.13

I am confused by the links. The scarf link goes to a JCrew sweater and the skirt link goes to a previous post. Is that right?

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Kate says · 02.20.13

I’m having link issues. Thanks for pointing it out, I’ll fix it right now!

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Melissa {www.grinandbarrettblog.com} says · 02.21.13

Thank you!

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Cari Thomas says · 02.20.13

If only you could come to my house every morning and style me! You have such a knack for this! Gorgeous!

http://www.theprintedpeachblog.com

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Rose says · 02.20.13

Love it! The colors go perfectly together.

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Amy says · 02.20.13

gorgeous Kate, stripes and polka dots! whats not to love!!?!?!
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Adrienne says · 02.20.13

LOL, a bruise!

Too funny!

I LOVE THIS OUTFIT!
The purple is radiant on you 😉

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Amanda Bumgarner says · 02.20.13

I love the jacket! Super cute.

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Kelly Edwards says · 02.20.13

You look like Emma Stone in the first picture. 🙂

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Kate says · 02.20.13

thanks! 🙂

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Heather Carson says · 02.20.13

hahahah, love it, bruise outfit 🙂
pretty bruise!

xo – heather
This Life Is Yours Blog

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kristinwithani says · 02.20.13

absolutely love

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Krista says · 02.20.13

That’s one beautiful bruise 😉 Looks great!

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Kate says · 02.20.13

hahaha! First time that sentance has ever been uttered. . . !

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Stephanie says · 02.20.13

I LOVE that outfit. Especially the jacket and skirt. So cute!

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pretty little things says · 02.20.13

love this! this has a similar look to the outfit I have on my blog today! xo

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Fletcher @ High Cotton Style says · 02.20.13

Love that skirt! Target had dresses in those same patterns last summer. I picked up two!

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Nicki Parrish says · 02.20.13

I love that outfit!

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Tonya @ Love of Family And Home says · 02.20.13

So cute!! LOVE it!

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Valeska Mengert says · 02.20.13

The Jacket is gorgeous!!!!

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kristi says · 02.20.13

I just ordered this skirt. Thanks!

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Kristina says · 02.20.13

I saw that skirt in the store but somehow didn’t manage to try it on. It looks so cute on you, I may have to go back 😉

Kristina

Kristina does the Internets

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Dulcina Garcia says · 02.20.13

This is such a beautiful blog, i wish there are more blog like this, you did a good job. I look forward to see you on my blog at callyourescort.blogspot.in Escort Barcelona or may be one in Escort Madrid ,

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Brandi Sanders says · 02.20.13

My BFF and I both follow your blog. One of these days she is going to call me out on being a copy cat of your style! LOL Today might be that day! I am wearing that purple sweater with the orange ruffle top. I would have never thought to put those two together, so THANK YOU for sharing!

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Kayla Gilbert says · 02.20.13

The bruise made me laugh! You look fabulous! : )

Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com

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Emily H says · 02.20.13

I love the jacket. This is a great outfit!

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Diane Roark says · 02.20.13

I really love the jacket. You always look amazing! I found the blog hop from Naptime review. I have not had a chance to stop by your blog lately because I have been working on changing my blog theme/design. Please check out my new blog theme and let me know what you think. Blessings to you! Diane http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com/

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still being [molly] says · 02.20.13

kate i absolutely LOVE this outfit. seriously. one of my faves.

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Lexi says · 02.20.13

You and your sister wore such matching-matching looking skirts!ha ha

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Jen Carter says · 02.20.13

I’m always nervous to mix and match black and brown… Of course YOU can pull it off. Adorable!

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Inge Jane says · 02.21.13

I think you look great in purple! And i really really like this striped skirt!

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Cari says · 02.21.13

I have been “stalking” your blog for a while now but this is my first time to comment. I forget how important it is to comment on blogs 🙂 Over the last couple of nights I watched several of your hair tutorials and they are great! Thanks for sharing your secrets. I regret not following my dream to go to cosmetology school and choosing the medical field instead. Love the outfit! Your adorable!

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Ashley Jones says · 02.21.13

I love the combination of the colors! Would never have thought to do it, but it looks great!

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Rachel Lynne says · 02.21.13

Obsessed with your boots! They are seriously amazing!

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Carylee Shopsalot says · 02.21.13

Love how rich that color of purple is! Looks great on you!

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Shasta says · 02.21.13

I would have never thought to put this together, it looks wonderful on you!

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SH says · 02.24.13

Love the colours – and the scarf!

Hope you had a great weekend!

-Sheree
The Hartungs Blog
thehartungs.blogspot.ca

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Arslan Shamim says · 03.14.13

Love the colours

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