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| Skirt- Thrifted (Goodwill)/ Top- Club Monaco (Value Village)/ Shoes- BCBG (Plato's Closet)/ Accesories- Funky Flair Boutique/ Watch- Michael Kors (Macy's)/ Hair- Baizara Campbell |
When I saw that this month's assignment for Bloggers Do It Better Challenge, I was in shock because it made me realize that I as much as I love fashion, I did not own a maxi skirt. But that shock quickly turned into relief, because I knew that I would make it my duty to find one during our "I Love Thrifting" party here in Atlanta.
Yes...I found this maxi skirt at my local Goodwill and even through it is velvet, I thought it would a great transition piece for my Fall wardrobe. It would also be great to wear to a holiday party.
I will confess...I am wearing my top backwards. I liked the drama of the plunging neckline, but it looked better on my back instead of exposing my chest. Plus I did not have any double-sided tape. LOL..Check out Bloggers Do It Better to see how other ladies rocked their maxi skirts.
Yes....I never really got into the"maxi skirt" trend because I love showing my legs. So the #BDIB was my opportunity to jump on the bandwagon. Now I'm ready to add a few more to my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteThank you...Yep one shirt that can be worn two ways!!! #winning
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I love the colors, they compliment your skin tone fabulously.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I am glad you loved it!
ReplyDeleteKeren, that maxi is great, it is the perfect length. You look so pretty. I love what you've done to your hair, and I also love that blouse too! :))))
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments!! It is my very first maxi skirt and I loved it at first sight.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great skirt! I found mine thrifting too..And I LOVE what you did with your shirt. Great idea, I might have to try that!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment. Yes it's velvet! And you know that was one reason I second guessed purchasing it. But once I tried it on, I knew I had to take it home with me.
ReplyDeleteI know...I am a sucka for skirts & dresses with pockets. It's that nice unexpected detail that makes you smile.
ReplyDeleteYes an open back is sooo sexy!! Thank you for the kind words.
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous!!! well done! love it all!!!
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Thank you for the compliments! Will check out your #BDIB post too.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I appreciate the kind words. You know that I am wearing my top backwards..lol
ReplyDeleteThis look is simply gorgeous! I can't get over the fact that someone donated that beautiful skirt - oh well it is completely your gain. And the pockets!! Genius to wear the top backwards.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and I appreciate your compliments! Yes...whenever I find great pieces at the thrift store, I always wonder the same thing..but only for a quick moment LOL.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the compliments. Yes I will be thrifting for a few more maxis for my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteHey I participated in the BDIB challenge too..
ReplyDeleteLove the color! Im really feeling red right now!
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Yes..me too! And red is a color that I usually would not wear.
ReplyDeleteYou look FABulous! I love the color pairing and I agree the plunging back is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the outfit. It will be such a great transition piece.
ReplyDeleteWoziers for the bold color of the skirt. Definitely.jtely a thumbs up for the whole look. I'm.experimenting more with wearing items in unusual ways. If it doesn't work I can try something different next time ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the color of your skirt! It looks great with your blue top and it's fantastic dramatic backline.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment! This is actually one of my first "red" purchases in a long time. I rarely ever wear red. But it was love at first sight with this piece.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you love the way I styled it! And yes, I can't wait to wear it again in the fall.
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ReplyDeleteI would have never guess your skirt was velvet! Great thrifted find, love the deep v in the back.
ReplyDeleteGreat look! Love that you turned the shirt around! Good Job!
ReplyDeleteI much prefer an open back top myself--great switch! Also, I love that your maxi has pockets! What a score! You look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe perfect maxi in color and because it has pockets!!! Great top too! Love the deep U back!
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I've yet to own a maxi :-(
ReplyDeleteThis looks so sleek and sophisticated. The long V in the back versus the front is a nice touch to the whole look and the colors!! Goodness -- you rocked this!
That skirt was meant for you. Why because I was going to buy it at the Lavisita Goodwill the weekend prior and decided to put it back because it was too short for me. I love love love the color style feel of it. I'm glad to see it made it's way to a good home. :)
ReplyDeleteKeren, this skirt is gorgeous!!! I love the color combo & the fact that you chose to wear this shirt backwards! That adds so much drama to the back of your outfit!
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Hey love!! I just knew that skirt was thrifted and I love it!!!!!!!!!!! Its great to see another thriftshionista working it. You are sooo fab!! Glad that I discovered your blog!! Now following :) Follow back? http://mythriftedcloset.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteYou pull off that maxi skirt really well - especially for your first time. I'm also loving how you managed to color block too! The look is really great and a must repeat!! - katy
ReplyDeletecool that you combined the red skirt with the blue tee !! nice very nice, I´m a new follower :)
ReplyDeleteI also post my BDIB post today,check it out pls miss, keep in touch Abigael
I am loving this look! The deep cut in the back of your shirt is gorgeous! And the color blocking with the red and the blue is really nice. I also submitted an entry for the BDID maxi skirt challenge...you can check it out if you like: http://www.cherrieamore.com/2011/07/bloggers-do-it-better-bdib-maxi.html.
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ok....... im loving this maxi on u and the coloring blocking is fab!!!! luv the way ur top is made in the back so sexy and classy job well done :)
ReplyDeleteo wow! that is a really good idea. i may have to try putting on some of my tops backwards.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you found a velvet maxi skirt. I love how bright and attention-getting your whole outfit is, especially with how you decided to wear your top backwards. I always think showing a little back is sexier than having the chest out.
ReplyDeleteLoooove the look! And the top you paired it with! very nice! PS: thanks for your sweet comment!
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really cool outfit! i love the color blocking and the bright red maxi! i tried my first maxi a few weeks ago, and now i want more! :)
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This combo is absolutely bananas! The colors look so great together and I would've never guessed that your shirt was on backwards. That was definitely a genius move-one that I'm gonna have to steal shortly. I can't wait to see how you rock this skirt over the holidays.
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I love that skirt, it's pure drama!!!!
ReplyDeleteI also didn't own a Maxi Skirt until this May. For some reason I always thought they would make me look frumpy, but once I tried on one at H&M I was hooked!
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that's a beautiful skrt!!
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