What to Wear to Work: Mixed Prints

The Outfit
Vintage top
Forever 21 skirt

The Accessories
Chanel earrings and bag
Michele watch and random arm party
Dolce Vita sandals

The Grade
B+




The Commentary

A-fucking-dore the brushstroke print of this skirt. Reminds me a designer print from a few years back.  Haven't worn it much because the flared, pleated shape isn't the best on my hippy hips. I tend to not pay as close attention to fit when the price tag is under $20 and the print is this delish. I'm a problem that way.

But I was feeling delusional and hip-less the other day so I put it on. Haven't gotten so many compliments in a while. Apparently a great print outweighs a not-so-great fit for everyone.

In a moment of inspired print mixing, I paired the skirt with a kind of animal print. Loved the unusual and unique effect. Added the neutral wedges and the Chanel bag to tone things down and simultaneously class things up. And voila: girly, flirty, hippy, fashiony fun.

The Inspiration

Peter Som Spring 2012

The Scene

This past Sunday, I spent a leisurely day with my mama that included a stop at The Annenberg Space for Photography  for the Beauty Culture exhibit. Thought provoking yet titilating. Highly recommend.

In the evening, Mr. Diabolina and I watched Contagion. Love any movie that revolves around Gwynnie. Especially one produced by a fellow Trevor Project board member!!!

Nearly pooped when I saw Ricky in Goop. Officially one degree of separation from my white girl fave. I die!

The Outfit

Forever 21 tank

Generra skirt

The Accessories

Vintage quilted bag

Marc Jacobs sunglasses

Fashion District necklace

Dolce Vita sandals
Forever 21 arm party

The Grade

A+

The Commentary

Favorite outfit of the summer. Was inspired by my putty-colored manicure.

Chose the adorable skirt---which I got resale for $8--- first. Decided against safe and added the top for a deelish pixed print effect.

Then came the shoes. Also a resale find. $20. Plan to pack them whenever I travel. Super comfortable.

The final touch: a necklace I've had forever but rarely dusted off. Absolutely perfect with the print of the skirt.

The Inspiration

 Peter Som Spring 2012 was definitely floating around in my head as I pulled the outfit together.

 

The clean lines, bold colors and floral prints were among my favorite at NYFW

These two looks with the leather skirt and boxy top are TFDF!

And I want to live in these two maxis.

A+ for the exquisite collection that inspired an A+ outfit.