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October19th

My Pet Square silk blouse (last seen here), Fernando Frisoni tank (worn underneath), Su-Wen Leong ‘Tzotzil’ skirt, Mulberry ‘Margaret’ bag, Oxford suede pumps, earrings, bangle and necklace from India.

On Monday, I saw my best friend off as she flew into the next chapter of her life, as a sprightly legal intern in Cambodia, where her close proximity to tropical fruit leaves me envious and hungry. In addition to mourning my lack of lychees, her departure was particularly sad given she was only back in the country for two months, after having spent a whirlwind year away in China. And yet, I know that there will be many times in the future where we’ll be separated by seas and continents. It’s part and parcel of the people that we are and the lives we ultimately chase.

But as sure as my wardrobe is full, I’m confident that when we do reunite, there will be scandalous musings, boisterous chatter and in-jokes that have been running for ten years playing on rewind. Distance does make the heart grow fonder but closeness only makes our double-knotted ties stronger. Like the day of the above photos, which were actually shot by my vagabond friend in question, our time together, as rare or abundant as they might be in future, will be  full of vanity, laughter and some good old je ne sais quoi.

  • http://profiles.google.com/maggie.ce.pa Maggie Pa

    I love your outfit, especially your silk shirt, so beautiful! 

    Your friend sounds like she lives an amazing life, and she will definitely have many stories to tell when you next see her. And nowadays, you can always contact her easily!xx maggie saltandleather.blogspot.com

  • http://www.Youngandseamless.blogspot.com Youngandseamless

    Lychee PLEASE! Yums! And your relationship with your best friend makes me sad about growing up, but it is way too sweet that you guys are still as close as you are. You look great, the way the sun shines in the shirt is perfect! xxAnisa

  • Janiece Lincoln

    Beautiful Skirt! It looks so nice on you! 
    http://www.janiecel.blogspot.com 

  • http://virtuallystunning.blogspot.com David

    Very chic outfit! :D

    Have a Good Day!DavidVirtuallyStunning.blogspot.com

  • http://franniepantz.blogspot.com Frannie Pantz

    Aw, sorry to hear that you had to say goodbye to your friend!  I’m sure it will seem like no time before she’s back.  I love your skirt Kel!  Keep your head up!

  • betty

    bonvoyage to your friend! love the firstshot :)

  • http://twitter.com/CessOviedo Cecilia Oviedo

    That skirt is such a piece of art, so beautiful! Saying goodbye to dear friends is never easy, but at least we have the internet to make distance shorter!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

  • teddi

    beautiful! i can’t think of anything else or clever to say.

  • Kim A.

    Awww, beautiful sentiments Kel. It’s hard when there is distance. Love your top & skirt and that necklace is so unique. Very pretty! :)

  • Aarti

    really really pretty blouse Kelly – and you too! x

    http://aartifiit.wordpress.com

  • http://www.ediot.org Ediot

    hi kel. you look stunning.
    beautiful shots.hope you’re enjoying your week so far
    take care
    x

  • Intotheblonde

    The 2nd photo is fab with the sunlight catching your face :) Adore your silver skirt xoxo
    http://www.intotheblonde.com/

  • Davian Fung

    Charming post, loving the chic outfit as always!! It’s sad to hear about your friend’s departure, but I’m sure you both have fond memories of each other to hold onto, until you meet again. :) xx

  • http://feastfulife.wordpress.com/ Mitch

    Beautiful sun ray shots Kel, love the sheer top! :)

  • http://www.thedollsfactory.com/ The Dolls Factory

    great photos darling as always and those sun rays help in giving a romatic mood

    http://www.thedollsfactory.com/

  • Giulia

    nice photos dear!!!
    kisses

    http://fashion-whatelse.blogspot.com/

  • Anna

    I adored this saying Kel -  ”It’s part and parcel of the people that we are and the lives we ultimately chase.” I think having this as a little belief with most things in life would help us that little bit more to get through days when we struggle. Reading it again I actually REALLY love it. I had even had a particularly rough day and thought I’d stop by to check if you’d posted so I’m glad I did. I am sad however to hear of you having to wave good bye to a good friend, but as you said, continents may seperate you but your bond will remain. What an incredible adventure shes just embarked on though. I hope your week is a pleasant one lovely 

    Anna xo

    http://lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com/

  • http://cynthiasblog.over-blog.com cynthiasblog

    Great look! I’m in love with the shirt!
    kisses

    http://cynthiasblog.over-blog.com

  • http://oopsaccident.blogspot.com Helen

    Very chic outfit. I hope your friend has a great time in her internship

  • Anonymous

    What a great outfit! VERY feminine.  VERY sophisticated.  I like very much!

    http://theleatherskirt.blogspot.com/

  • andreacheong

    I love the way you write, you put so much effort into your posts. I love the lighting in these photos and your sheer shirt. Very pretty.

  • Meghan

    Not only do I covet your outfit in these pics, but now I covet your hair too! Hope you had a wonderful day!

    http://my-wishfulthinking.blogspot.com/

  • Patience

    At least you friend can see you on the blog :) . I am sure you will see each other again. love that skirt so cute how you paired it with the sheer blouse.

    Patience
     http://www.justpatience.com

  • http://www.blackandblondeone.com/ Lindsay

    All I can do is smile. :)

  • http://sinfonicaestetica.blogspot.com Vertiginoso

    WOow AND such as your whole outfit, this dark(licious) – § so prettily worn- play of transparency should be tagged “With a High Content of Sensuous Exquisiteness” I (shyly) can’t help BUT say Here Dear !!!
    à Bientôt, Antoine

  • http://www.kaleidomind.com Kaleido Mind

    love this look–so pretty!!

  • Sabina Jakupović

    Wonderful outfit ! :) That shirt is perfection!

    http://grumfus.blogspot.com/

  • Leonie @ The Signature Bow

    I love the light in these pictures! It’s so great that your friend got to take these pictures of you before taking off on a new adventure. The golden skirt is so pretty and about the beautiful silk blouse I can only say “ooh la laa!” :-)

    http://www.thesignaturebow.com

  • http://flysongbird.blogspot.com flysongbird

    i do love reading your posts..your best friend seems to be leading an exciting life..what a beautiful outfit..i am so fond of sheer shirts and that skirt looks stunning..

  • Kimberly

    it’s must be great knowing that even if you guys are far away you’re still the best of friends, lovely photos love the skirt!

    http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/

  • Anonymous

    love this look! the sheer blouse with the champagne colored skirt go perfectly together. :)

    love
    kelly

    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • Anonymous

    Those are lovely words in honor of your friend! I’m sure the time will fly by and in this digital age, you will only be separated physically! Another gorgoeous outfit, babe!
    http://www.plentyforpennies.com

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  • http://thefoolishaesthete.blogspot.com The Foolish Aesthete

    I totally get the “in-jokes running on rewind”.  That’s how good friends are.  You always pick up exactly where you left off, despite the gap of time and distance!  Love your sheer blouse.

  • http://fashionimperative.blogspot.com/ Fashion Imperative

    This is the perfect outfit! Shoes, skirt, shirt…everything looks fantastic and you’re so beautiful!

    hugs and kisses by Mani.

  • http://vintagesrintage.blogspot.com/ weasel

    Perfect blouse! Really love it

  • http://www.nyanzi.com the nyanzi report

    sweet combination. love the blouse.

  • http://doyouspeakgossip.wordpress.com/ Call me M

    You look fantastic! Love the photos and the outfit! It’s so sad when some of our best friends move to other cities or countries. 

    http://www.DoYouSpeakGossip.com

  • http://flysongbird.blogspot.com flysongbird

    i have passed on 3 awards..do check them out :)

  • El blog mery of the style

    Hello, I like this is the perfect outfit.
    Love it.
    kisss.
    http://mary1975.blogs.elle.es/

  • Audrey

    Fantastic as always, Kel!  Love seeing you in a mini!  http://www.casualglamorous.com

  • Vanessa Ordinario

    great outfit kel!  Love that skirt!

    vanessa

    http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/

  • pispi

    a perfect look
    the black shirt is wonderful
    kisses from Spain
    http://elarmariodepispi.blogspot.com/

  • Julia Akovantseva

    I like a lot the light on the first photo. Looks like an enchanted forest=)

  • Noemie_peeters

    Beautiful pictures! You look stunning! 
    blackfashionbird.blogspot.com

  • http://littlehenrylee.blogspot.com/ jessica

    she sounds like a wonderful friend. and it’s a true test of friendship to be able to spend so much time apart but still remain as close as ever. :)

  • http://hudasnomadicadventure.blogspot.com/ Hodan Ahmed

    loving the scenery in the background, specially the first picture.

  • Naina

    Those kind of friendships are the best – I haven’t seen my bestie in more than a year now but we still keep in (very close) touch and I love her all the same!

    Beautiful photos, love the lighting and you look so cheerful (but what’s new!) 

    SIDEWALKCATWALKS.com

  • Paperdolltheory

    Love this black sheer top with this gorgeous skirt kel! Always super cute
    Love kat
    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • http://chroniclesofagingergirl.blogspot.com/ Nikki

    I don’t like lychees at all, but I do like these photos! The light effect is just amazing! As is the outfit you are wearing :) loving that layered skirt! x

  • Ambyr

    Aww sorry your friend is leaving town.  My best friend and I live states apart for the past 8 years.  It totally sucks but we make it work.  And yum, lychee boba is amazing!!  Love your outfit today, the sheer blouse is beautiful.

    xoxo
    http://www.thewrittenrunway.com

  • Peiyinn

    Like your outfit of the day especially the top. :)

  • anna piccolomini

    you are beautiful.love your outfit.take a look at my blog we can follow each other if you like it.
    http://mininuni.blogspot.com/

  • Michalinacm

    love the way you shoot photos, amazing outfit! visit mine :) http://ordinaryqirl.blogspot.com 

  • http://www.chicksinfeathers.co.cc Monica C Welton

    Lovely!
    Love,www.chicksinfeathers.co.cc

  • http://www.soapyinherthirties.blogspot.com Soapymermaid

    lovely outfit.. love the light in these photos. it is true that real friendship doesn’t care about distance… 

  • Laken Linnea

    these photos are sooo lovely!! the lighting and your outfit are both perfect :)

  • awono ezung

    the lighting in the photos are amazing…you look like you are glowing:)

  • http://feastfashionfaves.blogspot.com Amanda

    I love the natural lighting in these photos!! so gorgeous!! and the sheerness of the top adds a nice classy sexiness to your look. LOVE!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

  • http://xomistychaos.blogspot.com/ Misty

    You look stunning ♥ That first photo is beautiful.
    And I love your outfit of course!

  • kavi

    You photos are beautiful! u look amazing. this has to be my fav blog. u just look amazing 

    http://www.truehaven.co.uk

  • Nina

    beautiful, llighting is perfect!

    fashionableroad.blogspot.com

  • Sianna

    The setting os these photos is magical! The light is so beautiful and the colors are amazing!

  • Eve

    waauw ! Ab-so-lut-ly beautiful photo’s, and that skirt is very pretty! Simple, but pretty !

    Love, Eve.
    btw, i write in english now, so you can follow what i’m writing now 
    http://xfashionpiece.blogspot.com

  • mymy

    Beautiful pictures and lovely outfit! love it =)

    http://www.mymymode.com

  • http://missycheeks.blogspot.com Missycheeks

    always with a beautiful pictures ;)
    your skirt rocks!!kisses

  • http://sneakerette.blogspot.com The Sneakerette

    Whoa, I love the effect from the first photo! The scenery is just gorgeous!! I love your outfit too, it just adds to the amazing composition of the photography! :D

  • http://www.lesaltlake.blogspot.com Julia

    You look lovely (as always!) and very professional, haha
    -Julia http://www.leSaltLake.blogspot.com

  • Laura

    You look so lovely, as always! I love your blouse!
    XO, Laura http://styleandsushi.blogspot.com

  • Rach

    I really really love your top! So gorgeous!!
    Sugarfilledcloset.com

  • Style Dilettante

    Oh how I hate goodbyes! 
    Love the skirt btw… is that a peplum?

    http://www.inherentstylela.com/

  • http://whitewinters.blogspot.com Laura

    This outfit looks amazing on you, I love the blouse! I don’t know how people lived before skype was invented, it is the best way of keeping in touch with people overseas.

    Laura
    whitewinters.blogspot.com

  • Annette Tang

    lovely outfit.. i love how clean and proper it is

    skype is a wonder. 

    x0annettewww.theversastyle.blogspot.com

  • http://twitter.com/WMFashionista Jessica Concannon

    i adore the hip detail on the skirt, lovely as always!

    xx
    Jessica
    http://westmountfashionista.com

  • Chic Style

    Hi! I love the skirt! so cute outfit (: a lot of love from Argentina!
    http://stylelovely.com/chic-style/

  • Danii S

    loove your sheer black top! The whole outfit it stunning :)

  • http://bridechic.blogspot.com Amy

    I adore the whole look, especially your shoes that mark the truly classic and beautiful

  • http://iamnrc.tumblr.com ngoni

    I like the way the sun is shinning! I like the sheer bits of your shirt too.
    NRC♥

  • Shels25

    Love your sheer blouse and the buttons on it pops! You look great!

    XOXO

    Shels

    http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com/
     

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  • Elodieherin

    I love your blog and yours looks. 

    J’ai mis ton blog dans mes favoris de mon blog ;)
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