bluellow, or maybe yellue

When I was younger, I used to have a fish that was half purple and half yellow, much like this little feller here. A quick Google search of "half purple half yellow fish" (tremble at my complex Googling skills!) tells me that my childhood fish was a Royal Dottyback.

image via Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Anyhoodle, I cleverly named my half-purple-half-yellow fish "Yurple." You know, because that's "purple" and "yellow" mashed together. This name amused me endlessly, and I'm pretty sure I found ways to bring Yurple into conversations that had nothing to do with Yurple, just so I could say Yurple's name.

"I have so much history homework to do tonight!"

"Yeah, me too. You know what else I have to do tonight? Feed Yurple."

So, with all that in mind, here's my bluellow outfit... or my yellue outfit. Whichever you prefer:

silk top, gap

infinity cardigan, j.crew

maxi skirt, f21

belt, mom's

monocle necklace, gift

gold bangle, kate spade

jeweled bracelet, j.crew

leaf ring, from australia

I'm still a big fan of long skirts, despite being a scant 5'2" -- I think the trick is to wear it at your natural waist to make your legs look longer instead of shorter. A long cardigan tends to add to the lengthening effect, so my J.Crew Infinity cardis have become very helpful! I also tend to stay away from tiered maxi skirts because I feel like those styles break up the long line of the skirt too much for a shortie like me, thereby destroying the "why, I am tall!" illusion.

If you're a petite gal wondering if you can pull off long lengths, maybe those tips can help you find the perfect maxi-length skirt/dress for you!