11.27.2013

Layers & Blessed Friendships


WHAT I'M WEARING :: VEST //  Kiki La'rue ::  DRESS // Kiki La'rue :: NECKLACE :: Molly Suzanne // BRACELETS :: Target // LEGGINGS :: Forever 21 // BOOTS :: JCPenny

Last Saturday, after a LONG week with my lovely new mono diagnosis, I was zonked out on the couch. When I woke up, my mom brought me a package. I was crazy confused because I hadn't ordered anything and the return address was Kiki La'rue - my favorite online boutique. When I tore into it, I saw that it was a vest and maxi dress I'd been loving for weeks, but hadn't purchased quite yet. The note on the invoice was from my amazing, encouraging, and beautiful friend Erica who loves Kiki La'rue just as much as I do! Um, WHAT?!

These friendships are the kind I am unworthy of. They are the ones that makes me feel worth something. Thought of. LOVED. Encouraged. Happy. While I am completely unworthy, as I am of every other blessing I've been given, I realize that the Lord's grace allows these blessings into my life... And for that, I am just plain grateful. It's only appropriate that I'm reminded of how blessed I am with certain friendships with Thanksgiving right around the corner!

The fit of this dress, which is a "boyfriend" style maxi, is seriously perfection. Super comfy + loose fitting which I love. It's a little long on me, but I'd choose a long dress over a short one ANY day. ;) The vest runs true to size and is an spectacular layering piece for fall + winter. I can't wait to add a scarf to it as it gets colder! I also added leggings and boots... Because while I look like I'm enjoying the fall weather in these photos, it's 10 degrees here, people! I'm determined to keep my maxi dresses alive this season. ;)


21 comments:

said...

I love that little vest!
SO cute!
www.floralandfudge.blogspot.com

said...

you look so pretty

said...

I love the vest and boots! Basic dresses are awesome for that reason. Darling!

said...

Such a cute outfit. You look great!

said...

awww what a thoughtful gift! You look adorable in this outfit!

said...

Stopping by from What I Wore Wednesday! I love this dress! The perfect winter maxi dress.

<3 Vicki
wildeinthecity.blogspot.com

said...

fall perfect vest!
Marie @
In Our Happy Place

said...

How freakin sweet of your friend!! This makes my heart happy :-)

said...

Love the look!

said...

You are too cute! I feel blessed by those types of friendships too! And ours!!

said...

I think that is so nice of your friend to surprise you with a new dress. Hope you feel better soon.

said...

This maxi is perfect for fall!

xo, tasha
twenty-something blog
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said...

You look adorable yet super cozy today Kenz! I'd love to find a maxi with sleeves!
Lauren
Exploring My Style

said...

Wow! What a blessing, how she brightened your day with a treat like that!

said...

Aww! I love this story - love having unexpected surprises like that to lift our spirits! You look adorable! Love the boots with this dress!
-Carylee
morepom.blogspot.com

said...

Your maxi dress is way too awesome . Packages always make me excited too even if I know what's coming :)

said...

Aww, what a sweet gift and friend! You look lovely in this, the vest perfectly transitions the maxi dress to winter. So cute! Hope you're feeling much better!

said...

What a sweet friend for buying you that dress! You look adorable!

said...

What a sweet friend for buying you that dress! You look adorable!

said...

What a cute vest! The dress is adorable too :)

Katie
Style Diary

said...

I hope you are feeling better! I love how you layered the dress and vest. It’s adorable. You are just precious. What a great friend!