Having Tessa here was a dream. I love all of my sisters, but Tessa is my favorite. She's everyone's favorite. If any of my sisters, mom, or grandma say otherwise, they are fibbing through their teeth. My great grandma, at least, admitted her favoritism: "I love all of you girls. I just love Tessa a little bit more." My grandma replied, "Mother, that's not nice! I love all of you girls equally. But Tessa is very special."
It's not just because she's the baby. She's just one of a kind - so genuine and sweet, and 100% her own person. She does her own thing and never seems to be susceptible to peer pressure. She's wildly intelligent and she has a killer sense of humor, to boot. When she decided to dye her hair blue (just as mine was, in college), her dad's friend said "She's just finding herself." When they called her into the room, Tessa replied, "One minute! I'm busy finding myself!"
In short, I love her. I miss her. I miss all of my sisters. It's a shame we're all so different, only because we choose different areas to reside in, according to our own tastes. It does keep the fighting to a minimum, though. Absence makes the heart grown fonder.
Outfit Details:
Elizabeth and James dress - Gilt (click if you need an invitation)
belt - thrifted
cardigan thingy - beacon's?, slightly altered (I just rolled the sleeves and machine stitched them)
Love to Strut heels - courtesy of ModCloth
Carpenter bee bag - courtesy of Spotted Moth
Love love,
Keiko Lynn
p.s. While on the brooklyn bridge, I ran into a lovely reader named Leah (not sure if she spells it that way). It was really cool. Funny that I was having my outfit photo taken!
p.p.s. I realize that saying I have a favorite makes me sound like a jerk. Rest assured, I love all of my sisters. We just all dote on the wee one;)
Awwww, too sweet! I'm glad your sis is confident in being her own person. It usually takes way too long to get to that place, so good for her! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG love those heart heels! they are too cute :)!!!
ReplyDeletei have two sisters and i could never choose a favorite. they are both going to be maids of honor at my wedding next year!
what a sweet post. you and your sister looks fantastic!
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Awww...this post makes me sad. I've always wanted a sister but it just didn't happen. I have two brothers x_x I'm sure it's not the same at all. Oh well..
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PS: Love the shoes. ModCloth does it again :P
this is so sweet! im also very close with my sister and she lives across the country. she actually just sent me this link to a study about sisters and they proved that having a sister can actually make you a better person. heres the link if your interested: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38543280/ns/health-behavior/
ReplyDeletei love this outfit!!!
ReplyDeleteluckily, i only have one sister, and she is the best! :)
It's ok-- We all love my little brother best. :)
ReplyDeleteu r as lovely as always!! :)) i love the shoess!! anyway,, i always wanted to have a sister but unfortunetly , i dont have any,, but at least i have my youger bro :))!!
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That made me smile with the bit about your sister finding herself-- what a spunky gal! Being an only child, I never personally had any familial sister bond. But that's why I'm fortunate to have such close friends. :)
ReplyDeleteand PS: the outfit with THOSE SHOES is so put together and darling!
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Love your shoes! And your little sis hair is so cool! I was gonna get mine dyed at the tips but being a brunette means it aint as easy! Daisy Dayz Home
ReplyDeleteI really love reading about your sisters and your family in general, makes me realize just how much you love them. :)
ReplyDeleteI love these photos on the bridge! That was sweet to read about your family, and the favorite sister
ReplyDeleteYour sister sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy brothers and I all live states away. It sucks because we don't see each other often, but the benefit is definitely not fighting!
I have 2 sisters. We're all so different, & I probably wouldn't "hang out" with them if we met & weren't related. But I love them a lot and I'm always glad to see them :)
ReplyDeleteKeiko - I love your dresses. Just curious, do you wear pants or shorts much? I'm guessing shorts aren't your style since you seem more girly. (I love dresses, but in this summer heat I have been wearing shorts quite a bit...)
Too cute! Love your sis's hair too! My brother and I always had crazy colored hair growing up! :)
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I adore the dress you're wearing. The color and ruffles are perfect. <3
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I know how it feels to be the favorite. Though I'm not the youngest, I am the shortest in a family of tall people so I'm considered the baby of the family. However, the only person who admits their favoritism is my grandmother. I love this post and your dress and shoes!
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haha, I like to think I'm my family's favorite as well because I'm the baby.
ReplyDeleteAw, you make me want to have a sister. I love my brother too much though =)
ReplyDeleteYour heels are to die for! So pretty with the hearts!
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so sweet how you have so much love for each other. :) love this look and how vibrant the dress is! the heels are amazing too
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That first picture is just so unbelievably stunning. I want to take pictures on the brooklyn bridge. So amazing.
ReplyDeleteHaha I think it's sweet that you all have an extra special bond with the littlest sis.
ReplyDeleteI really love your outfit. :) Gorgeous, as always.
aawww these are such sweet photos!! i can totally see how your sister is a standout on her own!!
ReplyDeletelove your sheer cardigan thingy! :D
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your sister is so cute, and so confident. wish I was like that when I was her age, or even now!
ReplyDeleteI love your studded heels, it matches so well with the bag=)
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Oh, your sister sounds amazing. :) The story about your grandmother and great grandmother really cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteTessa's hair is all sorts of awesome too.
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Haha that's so cute!
ReplyDeleteI have 3 sisters myself (one is my twin) and we all play the favorites question with my mom and grandma. haha.
I think we all like my twin the most too cause she's the youngest (born 45 minutes after me) and just so darn cute and sweet and just plain ol' awesome. Yay sisters!
Tessa really takes lovely pictures. I hope it's something that she pursues even as a hobby.
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable! You both look great!
ReplyDeletethis is SOOOO preciousss. i love the time i get to spend with my sister also. Its always so special. and that rorange on u is HOTTTT girl. you look fab.
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Both of you look so happy together! Very sweet.
ReplyDeleteI really like your dress, it has a wonderful color! The pictures are lovely
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Awww sounds like you're the best of friends not just sisters.
ReplyDeletep.s. LOVE those shoes
aww Keiko you are such a doll :) Its okay my sister is my favorite (shes my only sister) lol
ReplyDeletehahaha oh sweet you and sister are so cute together! i really like your outfit the handbag is pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour sister is adorable! I love my little brother, but I wish sometimes I had a sister, too.
ReplyDeleteOh, and thank you so much for introducing me to Gilt with this post. It's now my new favorite store. :)
aww glad to see you have a good relationship with your sisters :) LOVE that dress on you, the color is amazing
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what a sweet post! and those shoes are beyond adorable! I have two sisters (one older, one younger) but as it turns out, it's my big brother who everyone loves! we always say the reason he turned out so well is from living in a family of girls!
ReplyDeleteYou two look so cute :) I hadn't thought that this is your sister though, you look so different.
ReplyDeleteI dyed my hair purple when i was 15 and my Mum nearly fainted. But I think you have try out what you like at this age and she looks as if she's a very nice and happy little lady :)
Btw I love your matching shoes and bag1 especially the shoes with the hearts <3
wow i love the studded detail match you did here, mixed with the red, it's show stopping :) found your blog recently and have been avidly reading since. such a nice read each day so thank you!
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I like the outfit, especially the shoes that have studs on it.
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I can't imagine having such an amazing strong style setter to look up to as you whilst growing up. I am sure that it has let her explore her individuality so much more freely. You two are infinitely adorable together.
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Its good o see you all get along so well. I think its so sad when sisters don't get along. Also I love <3 that your shoes have little hearts on them! its just so charming.
ReplyDeleteyour posts when you see your sister always make me wish I had a sister too. You are so sweet together.
ReplyDeleteThe story about ur sister is just so sweet. Now I miss my sisters.. You look pretty, btw. I love ur shoes, so cute!
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Awe I love the pics of you and your sis!!!! and your outfit is amazing =)
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit and Tessa sounds like such a great sis! My youngest sibling is so witty too! Love the photos!
ReplyDeleteI think I've fallen in love with those shoes. They are amazing!
ReplyDeletegorgoues dress. I love how the shoes compliment the bag so well.
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your outfit is adorable... as is your little sis!
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are incredible! Love the whole look!
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Hey, its okay to have a favorite. I have 5 nieces and nephews, but one of them has grabbed my heart the most. He is down right darling, and seems so much older for his age. The kid is 4, and he is pretty much a master in chess.
ReplyDeletefirst picture is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletevery cute ensemble!!! i love the bag and cardigan thingy
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i think i understand ... .we prefer to be around some people more than others its just life.
ReplyDeletebesides i understand that shes the baby everyone must dote on her ..
i do think that dying her hair blue was a way of trying to find herself lol .shes experimenting with style and rebelling a little with cookie cutter hairstyles.. just as you dont continue to have blue hair now ..she will one say not have blue hair either .. it was just a way of expression at a certain time in your life..
i think i understand ... .we prefer to be around some people more than others its just life.
ReplyDeletebesides i understand that shes the baby everyone must dote on her ..
i do think that dying her hair blue was a way of trying to find herself lol .shes experimenting with style and rebelling a little with cookie cutter hairstyles.. just as you dont continue to have blue hair now ..she will one say not have blue hair either .. it was just a way of expression at a certain time in your life..
You two are so cute! You look gorgeous, I love that outfit. And your sister looks lovely as well!
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Oh my. Your family sounds like such a fun bunch, and the pictures with Tessa are utterly adorable! Gosh, I love her hair.
ReplyDeleteI'm completely obsessed with your shoes, I think. They're darling, and the little hearts are so much fun! They go super well with the bag, and the dress is the most lovely shade. Great injection of color!!
I wanted to give you a quickie heads up. I know it's not at all exciting, as I;m a totally new blogger, but I've linked you from my blog! I hope you don't mind (if you do, just shoot me an email or something). You're a huge inspiration to me; you always have such wild, fun outfits. I wish I had your self confidence when it comes to clothing, and reading this is certainly helping!! Oh, and I LOVE your stories. Especially about people's reactions to your clothing on the street; your descriptions always make me smile!
I love my sister. I just love her in a less shouty way now that she's on a different continent.
ReplyDeleteI have blue hair at the moment, too. I love it, and I forget that it's weird, sometimes. It's how I feel like I should look, at least for now. Do you have any photos of you with blue hair that you would be willing to share?
I am i love with this dress! so girly, yet vampy as the same time!
ReplyDeleteI am i love with this dress! so girly, yet vampy as the same time!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I only have one sister. There's really no room for favorites, haha.
ReplyDeleteIt's always so nice to have visits with sisters! I miss mine, they are all so far away!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress - and those adorable heels! So cute!
Hello Keiko,
ReplyDeleteIt's Lia! The reader you met on the bridge! It was very nice to meet you after being an reader of your blog for about a year now! So fun to see you wearing an outfit in person and seeing the end results on the blog!
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when you talk about tessa like this it totally makes me miss my younger sister! so awesome :)
ReplyDeletethose shoes are cute as can be!
ReplyDeleteI never had a sister, posts like this make me wish I did. I had a brother instead. He's okay.
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