Sometimes I get a bit bored with everybody wearing stripes and going nautical all over the blogs at this time of year, and here I am joining the ranks. But it can't be avoided, stripes are just awesome.
I bought this skirt weeks (months?) ago at Goodwill and planned to shorten it but have been too lazy lately. I do like the length, it just feels a bit like a wall of fabric on my small frame. The color here looks more red that it really is--it's more of a rust/burnt orange, which is one of my all-time favorite fall colors (but since it's not fall, I suppose the redder the better on ye olde blog). I feel like it's silly of me to want to shorten it, especially with the current midi/maxi trend in full force, but I know I won't get much wear out of it if I let it hang around my knees. We'll see. I might just never get around to it.
And I love these shoes. I can't believe they were $3, and in such perfect condition! I've mentioned before that I am definitely a shoe girl (and maybe a scarf girl). While some collect bags or jewelry, I hit the shoe rack. And we gals all know that shoes are always your friend--when you're having an off (read: fat) day and nothing seems to fit right, you can always find a pair of shoes that fits perfectly, elongates your legs, and make you feel lovely. That said, I think these are the most flattering shoes I own. They make my feet look so dainty and ladylike (which is not something that people generally say about my feet--K calls them my "flappers"). Thank heavens for the t-strap. It's just as slimming as the vertical stripe :)
Also, I'm so glad I posted about Myers-Briggs! It's been really interesting to hear what all of your personality types are :) I feel like I know so much more about you now! (PS: whoops on not posting yesterday... I rolled out of bed at the exact moment that I should have been rolling out of town in my car, and outfit photos just were not part of the picture.) PPS: Last night I watched "Somewhere" and totally loved it. I basically want to be Sofia Coppola.
I know they are kinda silly, but I really love those personality quizzes. After you posted it I took the quiz too and got INTP.
ReplyDeleteI know that the Myers-Briggs is supposed to be pretty legit, but I can't bring myself to put anymore seriousness to it than I do for my Astrological sign, or the Chinese Zodiac. But maybe it is my 'Thinking Perceiving' side that won't let me trust it ;)
I like your stripey shirt, paired with the neck scarf, and that red skirt is a fantastic find. I've just thrifted a light pink linen a-line skirt that I would love to dye that color!
I couldn't even decide if I was an introvert or an extrovert, which should be pretty much basic. ; )
ReplyDeleteI have a love-hate relationship with stripes, I always feel like they hang weirdly on me and lump over my boobs. Oh well, you clearly pull them off much better! As for the skirt, you could just ride out the midi length season with it, and shorten it in the future. : )
I took a class on psychological tests and the myers briggs is pretty legit.
ReplyDeleteI love stripes, so I am okay with everyone going buck wild for nautical. Oddly enough I don't own anything with a plain blue and white stripe. This looks great with the bright red skirt and your dainty shoes :)
xJennaD
I always really love your style! Another beauty today!
ReplyDeleteOh sweet lordy lord, those shoes! Pretty pretty please take a photo that shows the heel so I can drool properly?
ReplyDeleteFirst off you look so cute in this outfit, and I love the longer length skirt on you. And I cannot believe that those shoes were only $3!! crazy-pants. I do sort of feel the same way about the nautical trend but this year I'm just going with it - how can you not love stripes?
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit. So classically beautiful.
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