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A Good Sport

Now that school is officially out for summer & the days involve a lot more running around with my kids, it’s important for me to be comfortable but still look pulled together.  So I decided to give this “sporty” trend a try – it’s a fun mix of preppy & polished, but still casual & practical for my lifestyle.  I honestly never would have thought to wear sneakers with a pencil skirt – but thanks to the fun print on this one, it works as well with dressed-down basics as it does with ankle-strap heels & white blazer for evening.  And this baseball cap is the perfect solution for those too-humid days when my naturally curly hair just won’t relax.  What are your thoughts on this sporty trend – have you tried it yet or will you be?  Weigh in below in the comments!

What I’m wearing:
c/o Old Navy t-shirt (on sale here), TinselTown Denim Couture jacket (similar here or here), Helene Berman skirt (here), Xhilaration hat (here), Keds sneakers (on sale here), Pulicati tote (similar), Forever 21 necklace (here), Bracelets: Vintage, c/o Stella & Dot (here) & Gap (similar here or here)

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  • I just love, love, love this look! I was actually trying on some sneakers today, and I just felt so awkward in them! I do love the sneaker look though, so I will not give up- I will find a pair of sneakers that are girly enough for me to wear! 🙂
    xx
    Inna
    Footprints in the City

  • I wear baseball caps all the time but usually its when I have no makeup on and am trying to hide my messy hair…lol. And I made fun of my girlfriend when she bought superga's…but of course now I want them. =)

    XOXO, Jenn
    The Stylish Housewife

  • Great skirt and jacket!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

  • Such a cute casual outfit! I love a baseball hat and the fact you paired it with a skirt is adorable! Definitely an outfit inspiration!

  • Love it! So fun and summery!

  • Love it! So fun and summery!

  • Love it! So fun and summery!

  • So cute! Loving that skirt..
    Have a great weekend!

    Xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  • I really like this look and it suits you very well!! I am a huge fan of the sneaker-trend and I love your outfit!! Happy Friday! xo, Christina

    Styleclouds

  • Great sporty look, it is still girly with that gorgeous skirt. So sad they no longer have my size.

    xo
    http://pinksole.com

  • Ok this look is just way to cute!! I will have to try something similar as it is perfect for a mommy on the go!!

    Balancingahecticworld.blogspot.com

  • This is casual done right! I love that skirt!

  • Love this cute casual look. That skirt is perfect with the tee & denim jacket. And the cons and hat look great. I think I need to invest in some cute caps for the humid, bad hair days you speak of!

    http://classroomcouture.blogspot.com

  • I'd kill for hair that stayed somewhat full in the heat! Mine is straight and thin and becomes even more limp when it's humid. I'm all about the ponytail in the summer!

    Such a lovey stack of bracelets!

  • Great casual and stylish look on you. You are ready for the weekend.

    If you get a sec, check out my latest post 'Parisian Pop'. Also I tried a new technique with my photo using Photoshop. I would love to read what you think.

    Happy Friday!
    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  • Madly in love with this skirt!! You ever decide to purge this from your closet please please let me know 🙂 I love wearing sneakers with skirts- it is a great and fun way to dress down. Gorgeous outfit!
    beijos,
    Tiffany
    http://www.beijostiffany.com

  • This is so cute! I never even considered wearing sneakers period. Mine are just some ugly new balance shoes that I wear to workout in. I saw some really cute ones at Zara though!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  • What a beautiful print on the skirt!! Love the casual fun look! Hope you are having a wonderful vacation!
    -Jyoti
    Style-Delights Blog

  • I'm a fan of the sporty look on you! You really pull it off. Personally I'd skip the baseball cap because it's just not me, but I like it on you.

    ~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life (P.S. Giveaway in progress: $25 Gift Card to Flourish Boutique)

  • This look is beyond adorable! I love LOVE that skirt and the sneakers look so good with it all!

    Classy Chic & Chardonnay
    http://ceislin.com/

  • obsessed! debating if I should get white or navy sneaks and this just sold it for me. LOVE how you put this together so much. excessive if I pin every image? 🙂

    alyson
    http://www.theaveragegirlsguide.com

  • Love, love this outfit. It is very cute and relaxed.I'm also enjoying your arm party!

    Jo

    Peonies and American Honey

  • Sooo I never would have thought to pair my cute little skirt with my tennies.. but this is SO cute! Thanks for the inspiration Kim! You're the best! : )

    Kayla
    http://www.lovelucygirl.com

  • I really love this sporty look! Normally I wouldn't say sporty is a look I go for, but I would totally wear this outfit 🙂

    Love that printed pencil skirt especially- so cute.

    star-crossed smile

  • Loving the denim jacket paired with the printed skirt!

    Shannon
    http://GBOfashion.com

  • I love the sporty trend lately and that baseball cap looks great on you! I hope you have a blast bonding with your kids over the Summer. Happy weekend!

    xoxo,
    Chelsea & The City

  • I am travelling to dallas and wanted inspiration to wear something casual but cute at the same time. This is the perfect outfit to travel and be comfortable at the same time. Thanks for the inspiration.
    styleandcreations.wordpress.com

  • AMAZING!!

    Would you like to follow each other?! Let me know!!!

    xoxo

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  • i love baseball caps and sneakers. i usually wear them with jeans and a tee but it's too hot for that during the summer so i rock them with a dress because i hate wearing shorts.

  • LOVE LOVE LOVE!! This look is sooo cute! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden Girls

  • I LOVE that skirt! Your entire outfit is adorable.

    Megan
    budgetfashion101.blogspot.ca

  • I ADORE the look. It is great for running around and looking sporty chic. Fabulous!

  • This is so fun and unexpected!! And each piece can be worn so many ways!! Perfect way to stay stylish yet functional with the kiddos. Have a great weekend!

  • I love your skirt. Very pretty.

    -Vogue&Heels
    http://www.vogueandheels.com

  • You totally pulled it off well, no stress!

  • This is the perfect pairing for a casual outdoor event with the family. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm curious, what style of eye makeup do you wear with this type of ensemble?

  • I love the baseball hat with the neon shirt and the aztec skirt! Great combo for summer.

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.com

  • Yo

    Love that skirt – why is it sold out in Xsmall? This outfit is also very celeb papparazzi..

  • I like this one, it looks so nice and comfy. All and all just lovely 🙂

    Dahlia
    http://xlelamaa.blogspot.fi/

  • @ablissexperience.com,

    I would keep the eye makeup simple – just a few swipes of black mascara.

    xo,
    Kimberly

  • Great! I love it! Really nice!

  • I love how you've styled the "sporty trend"! The pattern from the skirt and pink is so cute together w/ the baseball cap and tennis shoes! A great example of "casual chic"! 🙂

    xo, Stephanie
    http://glamslamblog.com

  • So I have been reading fashion blogs for awhile now but I only read the content I never read the comments….. Until today. And now I see why! It is all other bloggers praising "How cute" your outfit is and linking to their own blog. How boring. Can you not critique an outfit or say you do not like parts of it without being labeled a hater? For me that baseball cap is the equivalent of "mom jeans" for that outfit. Major cute look with the exception of that hat, it makes you look dorky, sorry. There are other solutions for humid weather hair like braids or a topknot.

  • Wow, thanks for this! You never see style bloggers in reasonable shoes, and yet there are definitely times when reasonable shoes are a necessity. You make it look very chic!

  • Hi Katharine,

    Thank you for your honest feedback! I definitely want my readers to feel free to speak their mind and I completely understand that not everyone is going to love every outfit. I agree that the baseball cap trend may not be for everyone and that's okay. It was just fun for me to give it a try! Thanks for reading and for taking the time to comment 🙂

    xo,
    Kimberly

    • You are gorgeous and one of my favorite bloggers, I just noticed that the comments were ALL kudos from other bloggers. Thanks for taking honest feedback without treating me like a troll. Such grace lady!

    • Thanks for being receptive to honest feedback. Such grace! Or should I say, a good sport? 🙂

  • Oh my gosh, Kim….just too adorable. I'm loving this look for so many reasons. The jacquard skirt paired with the otherwise easy pieces, the denim jacket – always a go-to classic, the free spirited baseball cap and, the contrast of sweet arm candy and cute casual sneakers along with the pink and blue hues. So perfectly pulled together…great job as always!

    xo,
    Kelly from Chic Saturday

  • The white sneakers are such a cute way to finish off the look! I'm also on the hunt for the pink and white polka dot Keds– those are adorable!

    Brooke du jour
    http://www.brookedujour.com

  • This is one of my favorite looks for college sports season! I have a red, grey and navy skirt from F21 that I wear for OSU games! I love these colors too! – J

  • So cute! I'm not much of a hat person & this post makes me want to go find a cute ball cap! *hunt is on*

    LOVE the skirt!!!

  • Could you be any cuter?

  • Could you look any cuter? Absolutely love this look – I never would have put it together but I love the sneaker/hat combo with the pencil skirt!

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