Friday, January 27, 2012

Into the Wild


This animal print pencil skirt is everything. Unbeknownst to me, it was my other sartorial holy grail. I continue to search for that perfect red pencil, but this amazing find from across the pond (the currently mind-blowing Dorothy Perkins) will most certainly hold me over until then.

Cardigan - LOFT / Camisole - Banana Republic / Pencil skirt - Dorothy Perkins /
Handbag - Steve Madden / Red patent pumps - Kelsi Dagger "Linzy" (eBayed)

I've really been drawn to the combination of leopard and teal lately, so I immediately knew I'd put these pieces together as soon as I had the skirt in my possession. In fact, I'm plotting to wear all possible permutations of such pieces in my closet, which should be easy since I don't have too much. Teals: this cardigan and my new Eloquii pencil skirt. Leopard print: this skirt, thrifted twist top, Banana Republic cardigan, skinny belt. Would I bore/exhaust you if I did all this, like, next week? ; )


And what goes better with teal and leopard better than fierce red patent? The same fabulous style from yesterday (I couldn't help myself and purchased them in two colors, as per usual), these platforms still don't really fly on an event night at work, though. Comfort is not really the issue, thanks to all that platform; rather, I blame the fit. Both pairs stretched out too much with my first wearing and made me walk like a little girl in her mother's shoes. What I really need is a size 10 1/2, but alas they just don't come in that size. So I'm hoping a second insert will help with that a bit. (That's right, one was not enough.) I would be devastated if I couldn't wear them very often, even if I do have to forgo them on event nights! I guess this means I'm still looking for the perfect red pump now, too...

Ring - Ruche / Necklace - Urban Outfitters / Earrings - Maurices



12 comments:

  1. DUDE I LOVE THIS. It reminded me  to find  my favorite outfit I ever wore and then forgot to ever wear again. http://www.byhillary.com/2009/12/chair-dancing.html dude why didn't I do it again?
    I want a leopard skirt!!!!!!

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  2. Awesome skirt, try putting a heel grabber in as well, that works for me when my shoe stretch out.

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  3. I simply love the skirt. I also wanted to thank you for sharing Dorothy Perkins. I'm in love with them... and can't wait until my order arrives!

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  4. The skirt is fabulous.  I must add a leopard pencil skirt to my list.  Beautiful!

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  5. Fabulous! I've been hunting for a skirt just like that forever.

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  6. OH I love this color combination!  This is great...you have a flair for great combinations...I need you to be my wardrobe consultant!  LOL.....

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  7. Such an effortless and sexy look. 

    http://turquoiseandtangerine.blogspot.com/ 

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  8. That skirt is amazeballs! It fits you perfectly. Gorgeous color pairings.

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  9. love love loveeeeeeeeeee this outfit, you look so HOT!! damnnnnn girl!

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  10. Im about to order from Dorothy Perkins...how do you feel thier sizing runs in comparisson to other stores...?
    Thanks
    Ally

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  11. in general i think UK sizking is about 1 size bigger. This skirt is a 14 in the US sizing on the site, when I usually wear a 16. Good luck and let me know what you got!

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  12. I am determined to copy this outfit.  I have an aqua blue cardigan and have just bought a leopard print skirt from Talbots' clearance.  Would never have thought of putting the two together, but now I can't wait!!  Your style just keeps inspiring me.

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