June 14th, 2011
Sailor Stripes and Turquoise Triangles
Thanks for all the lovely encouragement on yesterday’s post! In the past few months the organization geek that I am has started coming out in my posts, and it’s been really fun to share that side of myself a little more. It sounded like there were more than a few people who wanted to see my manicure and I’m more than happy to share!
I made the diagonal by painting a straight line from the middle of one side of my nail down to the tip, and then drew a the diagonal line using the edge of that line as my guide. Once I had that line I just filled it in. I think I’m going to start wearing all my nail polish like this!
Then I realized that if I already had the camera, why not do an outfit post and cross one of my summer goals off my list?
(Because I’m shy? lol)
Luckily I really love crossing things off list, and I’m not as self conscious as I used to be :)
This outfit is a good example of my style and what I’m most comfortable in. I love wearing skinny jeans, and Cheap Monday’s are the only kind that I wear anymore. They’re high rise designer Swedish jeans that cost under $100! They’re infuriatingly difficult to find in Canada, but I just found another place I can buy them and they were my birthday present to myself. Each pair lasts me 3-4 years, and I love knowing they’re going to fit the same way and look great every time. They’re one of my big indulgences.
Shirt: Urban Planet
Jeans: Cheap Monday
Shoes: Sparkly Toms
I’ve been working hard on buying clothes that only work with my body type, and after my great Personal Style Re-Evaluation of 2011 I realized that I owned a lot of shirts that were just a bit too clingy, when I prefer clothes that skim over me instead of hanging onto me. This was one of the only “tighter” shirt that I kept in my closet, because no matter how hard I try, I can’t stop loving its sailor stripes and rouched shoulders.
My other big present to myself this year was two pairs of Toms– and I adore them! Mine fit completely true to size and are my new favourites to wear all the time. Everything you’ve read about them is true! If you’re stalking them, I definitely recommend taking the plunge.
Special thanks to my very hairy photography assistants, Ash & Mal.
Cute outfit Miss Kyla! LOVE those TOMS! Oh, and your nails are suppppper darling! I need to try that out on my nails!
Lovely shirt! And your tattoo is so awesome. It’s so bright and colorful!
I adore your style. It’s chic, yet casual. I wish I felt more comfortable with my sense of style.
Your ‘photography’ assistants are too cute!!
Your nails are so cute! And, I love your sparkly TOMS. Its time for me to get a new pair. Mine are developing holes because I wear them so much. ;)
Hurray for hairy photography assistants!
Yeah, I’m SO glad you posted photos of your nails because they’re about 100 times cuter than I imagined! :)
Love the nails!! I want a pair of TOMS sooooo bad!!
wooowww i love the tattoo :D
I love you hoop nosering. I miss mine. Had to take it out for internship. Ugh. Professionalism bites sometimes.
Everything about this adorable!
AHh, you are just too cute for words. Seriously. And I heart stripes. In the biggest way. you should see my closet. I have a section of stripes. I think they are so Parisian! And those jeans look fab on you, by the way!
I have grey Toms and I LOVE them, I buy myself one pricey & comfortable pair of shoes each work year and Toms were my choice last year. I am not working this year, but I think I might do it again anyway… I REALLY want the crochet ones, but every time I check they are out of stock. :(
I think blogging is such a therapy for shyness, whether you are shy with words or pictures it eventually dissolves in a tide of positive comments one gets. Luckily for us, they are usually honest. lol Speaking about honesty, you are as cute as a button in that (or in general for that matter).
I too am a sucker for stripes! I just can’t quit them :) I tried on my first pair of TOMS last month and I’m sold. Now I just have to convince myself to buy new shoes! I think they might be my “this is your first post-law school-paycheck” gift to myself :)
Your outfit is super cute.
I can see why you can’t get rid of that top – it is perfection :)
Cute nails! Did you swap out a nose stud for a ring recently, or have I just not picked up on it before? It looks good on you, anyway.
Stripey shirts rock.
Can we do our nails like that in August? And can we call it the Kyla or something? they look fabulous. I love it.
I am a huge fan of anything white + navy, so i love that top and wouldn’t be able to get rid of it either!
i’m impressed. i can barely paint my own nails without getting the polish all over my fingers. i definitely don’t think i could do any designs. a pair of my favorite skinny jeans and a tank top is my favorite outfit. i love my stevie jeans.
Your nails are super cute! I really like that look. I also love those Toms.
You’re adorable. I’d love to do an outfit post someday but I’m not sure if I know how to pose properly, ha!
Very interested in your personal style re-evaluation. I’ll have to check that out!
You look freaking awesome!!! I love your hair (& hairy asssistants). Xoxo
Yesss! Love love love.
You look so beautiful here. I think the greatest accessory in these photos is your smile…or maybe it’s the pups. I love those little monsters!
I always feel like a dork when I have my husband take photos of me in (what I think are) cute outfits! =) You look great.
Kacie
http://www.acollectionofpassions.blogspot.com/
too darn cute and yay for crossing something off the list!
Oh, you’re so cute. Love the nails!
Oh my God I love your rings! They remind me so much of my Baba’s (in a good way!).
Don’t be shy Kyla! You’re beautiful! I love your style, so simple yet cute! Looking forward to seeing more outfit posts! I’m loving your nail triangles! I am into nail polkadots at the moment but any type of extra pahzazz to a manicure is uberchic.
p.s I love my Toms.
You look adorable Kyla! I’m a big fan of the outfit posts so keep them coming…I love to hear how others fit their own body types/budgets/style. It’s such a creative expression of self!
XO
Lenore
Omg your manicure is perfect! Will you PLEASE do my nails in August?!?! :)
Also, you pull of skinny jeans amazingly well. I’m going to go stalk that brand now as I could use a good pair!
I love your nails! In fact, I may have to try this very soon! Adorable post Kyla! <3
I love these casual, very realistic outfit posts! I like looking at fashion blogs but I don’t dress like those girls, so it’s much more fun to see someone I do dress like showing off their style.
Love the nails! I used to paint mine all the time, different colors & sometimes with shapes. Might have to start doing that again.
I just adore your photo assistants!
A very fun twist on the traditional manicure. And you look fantastic. Your hair is getting long and as always, love the sleeve. I’ve been lusting after a pair of Toms for a while now. I just don’t know which kind I want (other than the obvious, I want them all!).
i love this outfit super cute!
Oh lady, you’re my favorite!
I’m embarking on my own personal style re-evaluation. After taking some measurements, I’ve realized I’m totally an apple shape so I dove into styles specifically for apples. I don’t have the funds to do an overhaul, but I’m committed to only buying quality pieces that absolutely work on my body type that I also absolutely love. No more of this, “Well it’s on sale and I think I’ll wear it.” Wardrobe revolution! (revelation?)
Love the nails!! I did that once for Christmas with deep purple and silver :) You have a steadier hand than me, I had to use masking tape!
You’re making my lust for Toms so much stronger. I really need to save up and buy a pair!
I love these sneak peeks into your life! Your nails looks great, and I’ve never considered myself a fan of Toms but those sparkly ones are adorable! (As are your photo assistants of course!)
Your nails look pretty…and your dog is so cute! :)
♥ This post is wonderful! I’m *so* self concious about what I wear and would love to do a ‘what I wore’ to get some feedback about my clothing! Will definitely think about getting some Toms too, they’re so pretty (^_^)