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

Leather Haze

As much as I love an all-black ensemble, I need the weather to change. Immediately.
I miss my bright dresses and loud prints.

There's been moments of warmer days, but not enough to be able to stop wearing layers. The day I took these photos, the wind was ridiculously wicked. It left no opportunity to get creative with photos... My husband snapped as fast as he could, and I stood there... freezing. 

But, all was not lost. This outfit is full of new-ness. First, this lovely quilted handbag comes courtesy of UK's Darling Clothes. The photos don't do it justice - it's absolutely chic and the nail head details give it just enough rock n' roll character while retaining its femininity. 

And remember those pink acid wash Zara jeans I blogged about 2 weeks ago? I gave the grey pair I purchased at the same time a spin, pairing it with this Vince Camuto jewel-print button up that was a steal at Lord and Taylor - $23 on the sale rack! Crazytown! 

Blank NYC Leather Moto Jacket - purchased at South Moon Under / Vince Camuto Jewel Print Button Up - Lord & Taylor / Acid Wash Jeans - Zara / Adrianne Quilted Handbag - c/o Darling Clothes / Black Ankle Booties - Forever 21 / Alex and Ani Bracelets

Here's hoping for warmer days, brighter manis and lots of opportunity to wear pink lipstick!