Midi to the Max

Ladies, break out those gams. Get that mani/pedi game in check... because it's officially skirt season!!!

And it only took 6 months of miserable weather to get here.

Being the self-proclaimed skirt connoisseur that I am, this year, I've been eying up midi skirts. Now, I'm a short girl  (5'4") and initially I thought entering this territory would look a little ridiculous on me, and make me appear shorter than I truly am. 

But the simple trick of elongating my lets by wearing heels versus flats with a midi skirt really does work. Plus, I love the leather piattes on this skirt from one of my favorite UK-based fashion brands, Darling Clothes. I truly feel like a British lady who lunches in this outfit. Perhaps a little shopping on Regent Street after? 

Sounds like a plan!

Peter Pan Beaded Collar Top - Forever 21 / Leather Piatte Midi Skirt - c/o Darling Clothes / Kiss Me Clutch - Pixie Market / Polka Dot Wedges - Two Lips, purchased at DSW / Extreme Cat Eye Sunglasses - c/o Sunglass Warehouse / Henri Bendel Bracelet / Love Bracelet

Perfect Pairs: Black and White

You know those go-to color combinations you love wearing? As of late, black and white monochrome style is starting to grow on me. In the past, I thought black and white was too predictable. But, really, the color combo is so timeless and has the capability of being casual, glamorous, dressy, hipster, preppy... It doesn't matter what your style is - you can wear it. 

Since I've been on this printed legging/pants kick, I was searching for a pair of tribal print joggers. CAUTION: Do not be fooled by joggers - all are not created equal. For someone like me with stick figure legs, I have a complex about any pants other than skinny. Even those palazzo pants - I don't get why anyone would want to look like they're floating.  

But I digress...

But, I found these semi-slim fitting pants at where else, Forever 21, and paired them with a simple black crop top. I'm also loving all the metal/mirror details on shoes this year. I had completely forgotten about these silver mirror finish sandals I bought at DSW, so after dusting them off, they found their place on my feet for the first time this year.

What's your thoughts on black and white combos? Love? Hate? Over it?

Leather and Knit Jersey Jacket - Blank NYC / Black Crop Top - Forever 21 / Tribal Print Pants - Forever 21 / Cambridge Satchel Fluoro in Pink - won at the IFB Conference in 2013 / Silver Mirror Finish Sandals - DSW (These Rachel Zoe Sandals are ah-maz-ing, too!)/ Stacks and stacks full of Alex and Ani Bracelets