Mad for Maxi
Sunday, June 16, 2013Unlike previous years, I've been living in skirts and dresses this summer. Pants have been mostly relegated to unseasonably cool/rainy days. It's a long time coming, but I've finally realized that jeans aren't the only casual clothing item out there. I can make dresses and skirts fit my casual lifestyle, too. Especially ones with a longer length because they're great for pulling double duty between work and home. Yes, my uh duh moment couldn't have come at a better time.
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in wink for pink (sold here)
necklace: Amrita Singh Sag Harbor (similar)
tee: H&M (similar)
bracelet: Madewell tree-twig cuff (similar)
nail polish on toes: OPI South Beach Paint My Moji-toes Red
shoes: LOFT Vaughn t-strap sandals (sold here)
12 comments
ohh i feel the same way about maxi skirts/dresses! i do like them better than mini's when i'm too lazy to shave. hahahha!
ReplyDeleteHAHA ME TOO. I'm embarrassed to admit my lazy self use that excuse way too often.
DeleteI've been looking for the right striped maxi skirt and dress, and brilliant to macgyver for both looks! :) growing up in savannah, we live in dresses there. It's almost a thing to do. I remember my out of town friends visiting and saying "we're packing dresses" bc that's all everyone goes out in. :)
ReplyDeleteThat reminds me of my years at college. "Guys in ties, girls in pearls" -- we're one of the rare schools where the students dress up for football games... until the then-football coach started a new tradition =/ The southern way of life rocks!
DeleteLove the crispness of everything! Seems like you are enjoying some nice weather! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know about "nice" anymore... the humidity is getting harder and harder to handle. But of course, I shouldn't be complaining because I'm sure it's 10x worse in Vegas.
DeleteI love the simplicity of this outfit but it's so chic at the same time. I am on the hunt for a few maxi dresses for my upcoming vacation but nothing caught my eyes so far. Have a great week, Cee!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely give Old Navy a try. In fact, they're having a $15+ dresses sale as I type.
DeleteMaxi dress for the win! They're a fave of mine for work because I like contorting my legs at my desk (sit on my feet / sit indian style / etc) and the flowiness / length allows me to to do that without anyone noticing :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a contortionist too, lol! I just hide my legs under my desk and sit as I please.
Deleteoh, i love the bold stripes! i love wearing maxis. i dont have to shave or anything, lol
ReplyDeleteYep, that's one of my favorite aspects too ;)
DeleteI'd love to hear from you. Constructive criticisms welcome!