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Drapey Skirts and High Buns

Hey all-
I wore this outfit a few weeks ago when I attended the Red Sprinkle fundraising event at the Walish Gooshe boutique near Silver Spring. In case you have not heard of it yet, Red Sprinkle started a Fashion Camp to educate and spark the interest of young children in the fashion industry. I am even more geeked about this camp because my friend and fellow amazing blogger Naja of NajaDiamond has been asked to speak at it! How awesome is that?!!? Boy do I wish I had that growing up. I have always loved fashion but I never thought it was a “proper” major or career and I sure was wrong! Its all I strive for now (well that and a hubby, 2 kids, 1.5 dogs and a beautiful home in Columbia, MD)! I purchased this skirt at Zara last summer and its still one of my favorites! I love the draping in the front and how it accentuates my curves while hitting the perfect length right above my knees. Skirts are tricky for me because I do have very athletic calves and non demure ankles! With this body shape, I need skirts that are a few inches above my knee, right AT my knee or completely below my calves… anything in between cuts my calves in half and makes them appear to be wider that they really are. Regardless, here is my outfit. Its basic and that is what I love! I have decided in September for New York Fashion Week, I am going to stick to simple silhouettes with super accented accessories such as earrings from UniqueLee-Yours and Crux NY!

hope my mommy likes this one better 🙂

Top: Mossimo
Skirt: Zara similar HERE
Wedges: Go Jane similar HERE, HERE, HERE
Studded Belt: Arden B., other options HERE, HERE, and HERE
Oversized Clutch: DSW designer version HERE
 Aviators: street vendor in NYC
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25 Comments

  1. June 29, 2012 / 6:23 pm

    That skirt is very figure flattering. Love it! You make me want to try the T and skirt look.

  2. Rocquelle P.
    June 29, 2012 / 6:38 pm

    That skirt is awesome!!  Looking fabulous as usual darling!

  3. June 29, 2012 / 6:41 pm

    thank you so much… Yes I love this skirt. SO comfy too

  4. June 29, 2012 / 6:41 pm

    oh that is one of my fave looks… simple T and skirt. Easy breezy beautiful cover girl lol

  5. Selah Mbarnes
    June 29, 2012 / 7:49 pm

    LOve the skirt so cute http://selahroots.blogspot.com/ Hey hun fill free to check out my blog and follow if you like what you see

  6. June 29, 2012 / 8:00 pm

    Thank you Selah! I will certainly check it out and follow you on bloglovin

  7. June 30, 2012 / 2:14 am

    OMG those shoes, it’s like the ones i tried on at SMU, I loveee yours better though! 

  8. Kareemtiheed Williams
    June 30, 2012 / 2:41 am

    youve got the BEST legs! 

  9. June 30, 2012 / 5:36 am

    Oh I love it! And…I bought a grey tee and statement necklace today inspired by Comme Coco! Literally it was you I had in mind when I purchased 🙂 Bloggers have so influenced my life! The other outfit was also blogger inspired too, lol!

  10. Jacotte28
    June 30, 2012 / 11:33 am

    Great look!  The skirt length is perfect.  Nice shoes! Try less jewelery. Less is better. You are not Opal in All my children Lol!

  11. Londondiva90
    June 30, 2012 / 10:51 pm

    I think that this is well put together…jewelry and all! It’s about how she wants to express herself not the way that anyone else expects it to look! *round of applause*

  12. Najadiamond
    July 1, 2012 / 12:30 am

    Oh what a great night this was *sigh* memories! 🙂 Lookin great lady and I adore those wedges and the high bun is super chic!! 

    xoxo,
    Naja

  13. A Diva State of Mind
    July 1, 2012 / 8:00 pm

    Love this look! Simple and chic 🙂

  14. July 2, 2012 / 1:32 pm

    thank you!!!!!

  15. July 2, 2012 / 1:32 pm

    so much fun!!!!!!! Thank you for taking these pics.. we need another date soon

  16. July 2, 2012 / 1:33 pm

    thank you VERY much Londondiva… I do agree. It is all about what we want to wear and how we want to rock it. We can all learn from others too and accept their feedback but in the end, its your life and your look and you must do what works for yourself 🙂

  17. July 2, 2012 / 1:34 pm

    hahahahahhh thank you! The opal look is VERY in right now….. look up “arm party” and “statement necklace” hahaha. Times are so different. Thank you for the feedback manman!!!

  18. July 2, 2012 / 1:34 pm

    aww YAY!!! I am so happy to hear that! I cant wait to see your pics

  19. July 2, 2012 / 1:35 pm

    thank you Kareem…. I appreciate it

  20. July 2, 2012 / 1:36 pm

    they are similar to them!!! And they were only 20 bucks hahaahhaahah!

  21. candycoatedcashmere
    July 6, 2012 / 6:50 pm

    First off buns are my favorite hairstyle for women whether relaxed or natural. As far as feeling fashion wasn’t a proper major I know exactly what you mean. I chose to attend Florida State University for their Fashion Merchandising program but because of outside influencers I changed my major to Marketing. Now I teach high school math and blog in my spare time. Sighs. However, I’m only 25 and feel that it’s still not too late to achieve my original dreams.

  22. July 13, 2012 / 1:10 pm

    thank you Yaya!!!

  23. Beatrice
    August 17, 2012 / 1:00 am

    love this outfit! and that bun!!?? gorgeous!!

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