Thursday, September 29

closing walls and ticking clocks

Did I quote a Coldplay song in the post title? Yessir, I did.

I love this skirt, but it can be a challenge to wear because sometimes I feel like the short length + poofy factor + crazy clock motif can be a bit overwhelming if it's not paired with just the right thing. With those concerns in mind, I decided to go for a classic striped Oxford buttoned top, as well as some plain black tights and plain black pumps. Kind of like a sanity sandwich around something potentially nutty.

My metaphors need work.

top, gap
skirt, anthropologie
tights, xhilaration
heels, steve madden
belt, j.crew

 


Looking at these pictures, I don't even know why I was concerned over the skirt length. Sometimes I forget that I'm fun-sized and not normal-people-sized, so I can get away with wearing shorter hem lengths.
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15 comments:

  1. EleanorSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Clocks is my favorite Coldplay song!

    You look amazing as always!

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  2. Tara B.September 29, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Yayyy Coldplay reference! Love the outfit, and plan on recreating it in the near future. Thanks for the inspiration ^^

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  3. MichelleSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    hahaha - "sanity sandwich". i like that. a lot. you look super cute - love this pairing - but i gotta ask: how are you able to wear tights? it is so so hot in austin right now (like 100 degrees) and while i WANT to wear tights i just can't do it.

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  4. amy kelindaSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Eleanor -- Woohoo! ;)

    Tara B -- Yay, I'm glad! I bet you'll look adorable!

    Michelle -- While it's hot outside, it's FREEZING in my office, which is where I spend 90% of my day anyways. ;)

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  5. MariaSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Your metaphors are the sassy sauce to my bland sandwich. You heard me right. Love the outfit my dear!

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  6. ElenaSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    One of my favorite skirts---love it! I agree, it can be a tricky one to style. You rocked it! But, yes, you are all good with length! I'm 5'10" and honestly don't think of it as one of my shorter skirts. Do have to be cautious with how twirly/full it is before sitting down, though ha.

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  7. eekSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Hee hee, I love your metaphors, especially being fun-sized. This skirt is so charming but i can see how it would be difficult to wear.

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  8. JennSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I get super paranoid too when it comes to the lengths of my hemlines. I really like the skirt with the button down. And tights!! I can't wait. Love the 'fun-sized' reference BTW!

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  9. Lisa - respect the shoesSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    "Fun-sized" is hilarious!

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  10. TaraMixandMatchSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I love how fun and unique this skirt is!

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  11. modernmomSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    You look fabulous! I love the pairing of the shirt with that skirt- that is one of the "ones that got away" for me. SO cute today!

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  12. Jane SquaredSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    i love your top! is it from this season?

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  13. thatdamngreendressSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    fun-sized. i love it- now I imagine that you are just the size of this laptop monitor, actually...

    I like the sober stripes with the skirt- definitely brings it into a simpler territory!

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  14. triciathomasOctober 3, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    That skirt is so cute! Fun sized totally cracks me up!

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  15. M.R.October 4, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    love funsized too! so hilarious!

    I am def going to have to steal that!

    mindofmr.blogspot.com

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