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2012-03-21

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Skirt? Eloise c/o Tess Dress Sweater? J. Crew Factory (here) Shoes? Ralph Lauren, DSW (here
Necklaces? Clyde's Rebirth (top and bottom), J. Crew (middle-sold out but similar here and here) Purse? Roots
Pictures by Merl

I've mentioned it before... That there was a time when I liked pink a little too much. I thought that my pink hooded jacket needed the companionship of my pink sneakers and my giant pink handbag. I was also walking on the wildside back then, with some auburn streaks in my hair... streaks that often looked pink to match everything else I had going on. It was the chameleon affect... I remember that exact outfit and even better, I remember feeling pretty. freaking. cool. wearing it. I wish I could tell you my pink phase was when I was 13 years old but the truth is, it was third year university.
I can only hope I've learned some style lessons since then. At the very least, I've discovered that all a sweet pink skirt needs is a little neon and a lot of necklaces... This skirt in particular also requires some twirling action because what's the fun of a full skirt, if you can't catch some air? And would you believe it, even without the matching purse, shoes and hair, I still felt pretty. freaking. cool.

40 comments :

Marie said...

I think you are pretty freaking cool- but it's those necklaces I am coveting.

Linda said...

You're so pretty, and Merl captured the skirt perfectly!

If you and Merl lived in the same town, it might explode from coolness. Or kittens.

amanda said...

i think you're pretty freaking cool. it's true.

Secondhand Stella said...

Ah, that skirt is so pretty! Love!

Unknown said...

I love that skirt! Paired with that adorable shirt and necklace, this outfit is a homerun! :)

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

Merl said...

Linda just described my mecca/nirvana/heaven. Though she forgot to add that we could cheers in person and not through facetime..


i miss your musk.

Anonymous said...

These photos are so beautiful. I love the swoosh of that skirt!

Wren
http://houseofwren.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

These photos are so beautiful. I love the swoosh of that skirt!

Wren
http://houseofwren.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

That skirt is amazing, and the Clyde's Rebirth necklaces are the perfect touch!!

Dylana Suarez said...

YOU LOOK GORGEOUS!

Love the skirt!

xoxo,

colormenana.blogspot.com

jade said...

dear god, this is an amazing skirt! Love love love it!

Thrifted Shift said...

This skirt has such lovely moment and the color is fabulous! You look great!
--TS

Anonymous said...

So beautiful! Love the skirt, the length is so feminine and so is the color, love it mixed with stripes!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

Michelle's Style File said...

Your skirt looks amazing!

x
Michelle
www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

Linda said...

I can attest to the pink fase. But wasn't it second year? When you did the evening wear...pink? Bought a fake leather purse...pink, had those barbie shoes....pink? Ya totally 2nd year. :)

Thrifted or Scripted? said...

The pink skirt is so pretty and you add just the right amount of edginess with the cool necklaces and freaky neon. Success: pretty, freaking cool.

Anonymous said...

What a great outfit. Great pair of heels.

xoxo
Paula
blush-paula.blogspot.com

maura leonard said...

your photos look great! did you get a new camera? :)

love the outfit!

Anonymous said...

Ahhh ... the legs are out! : )

Sydney said...

I love, love, love this look! The layered necklaces, stripes, and full skirt are perfection together!

Leah said...

Love the photos. The twirl is my fave.

Anonymous said...

Beyond gorgeous. Pink can definitely be overdone, but this is just the right dose.

Frannie Pantz said...

I totally support your pink obsession. Also this skirt is pretty. freaking. cool.

Sheila said...

Lovely skirt! Who doesn't love to twirl in a skirt?

D said...

what a fun skirt! Can't beat a bright pink AND twirly skirt.

Emma said...

You look amazing! I love every last detail of this outfit. Lovely.

Jessica Gitler said...

that skirt is stunning!!
jess
www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

Katherine said...

Did you possibly shoot these on the University of Texas campus? I think I recognize the Blanton Museum! Maybe?? :)

Please may I? said...

Thats one super cute pink skirt! Love it

X x

Anonymous said...

Want. That. Bag. Any way you could link it?!

Anonymous said...

we've all had some fashion faux pas, even celebs do. Love the stripe gray and neon with your pink skirt.

Our Sophisticated Planet said...

haha I think we all went through phases like that...mine was a glitter phase..yikes!
Love the skirt, and those necklaces are fab:]
Delaney
xx

Sofia H. said...

That skirt is perfection. I love how you paired it with the neon stripes.

Audrey B said...

Fantastic skirt!! love that color! www.casualglamorous.com

Unknown said...

Love that gorgeous skirt on you!

Estherina said...

Great skirt!

Step into Estherina's World

Christen said...

I definitely went through a pink phase, particularly in high school, when everything I owned match...perfectly. I'm glad we both have graduated to more tasteful levels of pink. This look is particularly great. I LOVE the way the wind picks your skirt up in the second picture!

myedit said...

Maura- I wish I got a new camera... It's something I do hope to do soon but these pictures used Merl's talent and her camera... Painfully obvious how much better they are...
Katherine-Yup, these pictures were in Texas at the University:)
Anon- I can't find a link for the bag... nothing even really similar from Roots right now. I think the colour way was just a trial and it never even showed up online...:( sorry...

Caramel Latte Kiss said...

That skirt is gorgeous. Lovely shape and lovely colour. And you're so right, not twirling in a full-skirt is just weird.

Mariel Torres said...

So cute and chic... I love it doll!