Thursday, April 22, 2010

I like watching the puddles gather rain.







I'm one of those weird people who loves the rain. Particularly, Florida rain. It's usually paired with higher temperatures and sunlight, which is perfect for running around and playing. This particular day was a little more grey than I prefer, but I still had a good time. After we dried off, Roxy did my makeup and we goofed around with photobooth. It was a good day. I'm always smiling when I'm with my family...smiling or yelling. We don't have a lot of in betweens:)

About the dress: I really love it (it has pockets!) but the cute little details keep falling off. Luckily, I am able to stitch them back on...but still, it's kind of annoying to leave one behind every time I stand up.

Outfit details:
Elizabeth and James dress: free with Gilt credits
belt: thrifted
shoes: so broken
blazer: thrifted ages ago
vintage slip underneath: thrifted

makeup:
MAC Carbon e/s, Melon pigment and blacktrack fluidline on eyes (and mascara)
MAC Skinfinish Natural in Light all over face, MAC Refined Skinfinish on cheeks
Julie Hewett cheekie cheek and lip shine in Bette on lips


Love love,
Keiko Lynn

p.s. I can't wait until that awful farmer's tan on my left arm fades. It's also ugly, but mainly just a horrible reminder of heartache.

61 comments:

Erica Leigh said...

i didn't even know you had a farmer's tan until you mentioned it, so don't worry! :)

love your dress! elizabeth & james always has cute things. and as weird as it is, i love dresses more when i find out they have pockets.

i like the rain too. we had a little bit yesterday, actually :D

♥ erica
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curiosities by nicole leigh smith said...

beautiful dress!!! Super cute with the belt!

Hannah said...

I always know a dress is perfect when it has pockets. That seals the deal on yours. It's incredibly cute with all it's bottom ruffles.

Warm rain makes the whole idea of rain fun. I have this one memory of sitting on my front porch with my parents when I was about six. It was raining so hard that the drops bounced upward when they hit the ground, but there was a warm breeze, and we went and played on the blacktop in our swimsuits. It's a great memory.

Keiko Lynn said...

Hannah, that sounds like the ultimate day for me. I wish I had that same memory...maybe one day I'll make one just like it.

katrina said...

i love your makeup in this post! The dark eyes with the subtle lipstick is such an amazing combination.

Those photos you tweeted of Roxy doing your makeup are adorable. It's so amazing to see how well you get along with your sisters and your niece.

Similar to you, I love rainy days! I'm actually looking to get a big, clear, bubble umbrella like the one you've posted about in the past. I'm actually moving to a rainy city soon and will need to be well equipped for the weather. :)

Dani said...

I love your bangs/hair. I cannot get mine to do that! any tips?

Ashley J said...

Your posts are always so fabulous!!
Number 1 that dress is beautiful and number 2 your makeup looks perfect, loving the smokey eye!!

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Joanne Angelina said...

I love the rain at times too..espcially hearing them on rooftops, gently thudding. Great post, love this outfit!
Take care!

Celine said...

You look absolutely beautiful in these pictures - the makeup is awesome!

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Anna said...

This is definitely an amazing color on you! Can't believe it was free for you!

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Cadie said...

Your dress is beautiful, I especially love the back of it! I wish I had the patience to do my makeup, on a normal day I run out with none on and then on days that I do put some on, it's usually nothing more than eyeshadow and mascara.

Clothes Coquette said...

Absolutely adorable dress. Looks so cute paired with the blazer.

mariska said...

what a cute dress with the ruffle in the detail..
^_^

xoxo


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rinacatastrophe said...

This color looks really great on you. I never really liked orange, but I find that I have lot of orange in my wardrobe. Thanks for sharing your makeup, I think I'll give that lip stuff a try!

- rina
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Stephanie said...

I have to agree with you on the Florida rain. It's like it comes out of nowhere, storms like hell and the goes back to being a beautiful day. It always makes the day much better with the clean smell mixed with the salt in the air. love.

Did you dye your hair? It looks a bit darker...I really like it! But I liked it red too.

naomi said...

as if mka make dresses that fall apart, thats upsetting. it looks adorable though.

naomi.

Gela said...

i love dresses w/ pockets! and you carry that color so well. i don't think i can do that w/ bright orange!


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Out of Order said...

what a cute fun outfit, I love the dress!

Gracie said...

lovely look. I love the rain too, me and my dad always celebrate if we wake up to a rainy or overcast morning :)

kelly ann said...

i am determined that you are one of the prettiest people ever. you look absolutely gorgeous! orange is definitely your colour.

dresses with pockets are one of my very favourite things. :)

Chrissy said...

That dress is gorgeous and the pictures a great. Love it. :D

Krameymartin said...

That dress is gorgeous! I love it's flapper-like quality. Elizabeth and James is awesome.

Mo said...

wooaa orange is usually difficult for me but i love it !

Charmalade said...

BRIGHT ORANGE I love bright saturated colors, therefore I love this dress. It reminds me of goldfish, it's all fluttery and fun. And of course, your make-up is perfect, it goes with the outfit most lovely-like. The behind-the-scenes make-up photos are also very lovely, and cuuuute. :D (woah I used a lot of hyphens, woops)

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Noisette said...

I never now how to wear bright colours with style... but the blazer makes all the difference ! Good Choice!
Noisette

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Kristina Karenina said...

I'm crazy about your eye make-up! I just wish my eyelids weren't as heavy, but still will try that on.

libys11 said...

aaww you look lovely in that dress!! love the fun details in the bottom :D

mirattes said...

I'm not alone!!! I like rain too :D
You look gorgeous ;)

Dixi Wonderland said...

Love the dress :D

Helen said...

dresses with pockets are officially THE BEST!

jane said...

WOW I love your dress, perfect!!

miha, skinny buddha said...

I'm loving the back of this dress! and don't worry about the farmer's tan, I didn't even notice it until you mentioned it.

Samantha said...

Gorgeous dress! The colour is so perfect :)

A Shopaholic is loose said...

What a great colour! It looks fantastic on you! ;-)

Have a nice weekend!

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Aury said...

I absolutely adore your dress! The fact it has pockets just makes it 50 times more amazing!!! Your style is always such an inspiration dearest :)

Melanie said...

That dress is lovely! I really like the shape of it...particularly the way you've accessorized it and paired it with a blazer. You are so chic!

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Diane said...

you look fabulous in orange!

Molly said...

wow that dress is such an amazing color. I love how it looks with your hair....and it was accessorized perfectly, of course. Lovely pics!

monkeyandsquirrel said...

super adorable! and kudos to you for not wearing sleeves again. you look fabulous!

A glance at my world said...

You look so beautiful! I love that dress and your makeup looks great! :)

vintagewithatwist said...

you look great in orange! and I totally didn't notice the farmers tan

Nicki said...

Love your makeup! =).

Cassandra Marie said...

I have that song (your post title) stuck in my head now...thanks a lot ;)

xo,
Cassie
(Moon Face)

HAL said...

I LOVE the E&J dress. The color is so stunning and the belt looks fantastic with it. Great job!

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hello birdy said...

You really are just drop dead gorgeous, seriously I never say that to anyone!

DinosAreCute said...

I love the last pic, with the rain in your hair. The whole thing makes me miss FL.

Glamour Bbey. said...

Lovely dress! Great color

lumikha said...

ooo! i love that dress! :)

LovelyLeigh said...

I love Florida rain too! Although Im on the gulf coast! Tampa Holla! Its so nice to see that color dress! Not to many people rock the orange/redish colors! Your makeup looks so pretty too!!!
xo!
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Katie said...

I love this dress too - perfect bright sunny colour and lovely shape

Becca Jane said...

This dress is beautiful! A colour I could never pull off, I have sadly found. Some reds/oranges look okay with my red hair but not all.

Have to say that it looks stunning on you though - Lovely!!

MOUSEVOX VINTAGE said...

My grandfather grew up in FL and he always called the rain there "liquid sunshine". This reminded me of that. :)

Trishna said...

This dress is lovely. :) You look stunning in it.

Danielle said...

I would be so annoyed at my dress falling apart! I'm a low maintenance kind of girl. It's a cute dress though. Haha:)

Jen said...

you're makeup is stunning and you're quite the vision in orange! i love how that dress moves on you :)

Kate said...

This dress is amazing!! Love this whole look so much!

| Tex | Fashion Butter said...

Yowza - that dress. I am in love. Beautiful pics.

{ Rococo Vintage } fashion, fairy tales, + gin gimlets said...

My goodness, look at what a sultry little vamp you are! You look stunning in red, darling.

And I love playing in the rain, too! I'm so glad you're having a fun break... you, of all people, really deserve it. :)

xxo!
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jazmyncherie said...

I love how free & casual you look in these pictures!

& ya gotta love pockets in a dress! That sells me every single time! :)

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