6.15.2010

Hot Air Balloon

I sort of forgot to take pictures of my outfits since Thursday, except for this little shoot from Saturday night. Whoops. I usually find taking daily photos pretty easy, but sometimes I remember what it is like to be a regular person and get lazy.
The list:
-yellow cardigan, Lux
-black pleated skirt, Club Monaco
-grey gladiator heels, DKNY
-pink gold belt, H&M
-hot air balloon scarf, 
-gold and blue chandelier earrings, Express
-brown straw fedora, Jessica Simpson
I don't typically wear skirts this length, but I really love the detailing on this one. Paired with flats, it can read a bit frumpy, but when paired with some fierce shoes, I think it works rather well. As many of you who dress modestly can surely attest, there is a fine line between appropriate and frumpy. Heels are one of the ways I find helpful in staying on the correct side of that line. The shoes are definite favorites, purchased last year for about $60. Despite the rather dramatic height, they are quite comfortable. I wore them almost all day Saturday, but after about 8 hours I did change into flats.
The hat is my sole purchase from Jessica Simpson's clothing line. In general, I've never been a fan and have avoided buying things when I noticed the brand name, but this hat, at half price, was just too fun to pass up. I've definitely done a good job of building my straw hat collection over the past few months, and this brown stunner fills a gap.

10 comments:

Rob and Rachel said...
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a la Modest said...

I like the hot air balloon scarf! I believe there are heels that look so painful but really quite comfortable. I believe you! I don't think my husband will believe anything I say about heels and comfort!

Iris said...

those shoes are awesome!

caffeinerd said...

This is some awesome layering and OOOOH the scarf--gorgeous.

Kelly @ blackdog finds said...

Yes, I'd say those shoes work amazingly well here!! Love the scarf, too!

Modesty is Pretty said...

Those heels are killers! Super nice! An you are right, there's nothing like adding some funky shoes if the hem is a bit below the knee. That scarf it awesome too and I love how you always tuck it in in your belt. We've missed you Nina =D but you are right, sometimes it's good to take time off.

orchidsinbuttonholes said...

That length of skirt is so refreshing - it's great on you, especially with those heels. My favorite piece in this look is that wonderful scarf. The print is just fantastic and so eye-catching. Great look!

Emily Kennedy said...

The shoes are excellent! I actually love all the detailing in this outfit. The colors in the scarf, the chapeau, and the belt, and where you placed it. This outfit is really awesome!

Chandra said...

I love, love, love high heels and will admit that I own only 5 pairs of flat shoes. Most of my heels are at least 4 inches in height.

My favorite part of your outfit: THAT AWESOME HAT! I neeeeed it!!

Destined For Now said...

That scarf is perfect! Such a pretty pop of color and so whimsical.

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