Shifting Buttons Skirt and Sea Pairing Cowlneck OOTDs!

I've been able to stop for a few minutes the past couple of afternoons after getting home from work to snap a few pictures of my outfits.  The sun showers my bedroom in the late afternoon and it's a perfect time to take a picture.  It has taken me a few days, sometimes needing a break from my son and fiance, to get them edited. LOL! Today you get two outfits, one from Monday, June 13th and another from Tuesday, June 14th.  


The first outfit has the Shifting Buttons Skirt.  I love the colors, button details and the pockets on this skirt.  I'm still a bit undecided on whether the skirt actually flatter my figure.  I know at shin length most skirts make you look a little stubby and wider.  I paired it with a skinny belt and cowlneck hoping that the two would slim my figure.  Looking at the picture now, I think the shoes are my main concern with the outfit.   I'll have to find a shoe a bit taller and more summery to take the heaviness out of the lower half of the look.  What do you all think?

Cheap Target Cowlneck...don't remember the brand (similar styles here)

Merona Turquoise Skinny Belt (similar here)

Anthropologie Shifting Buttons Skirt (similar styles here)

Seychelles Watching the Clock (here)

Outfit #2

The Sea Pairing Cowlneck.  I really love this top, the colore are beautiful and it has so many options on how to wear it.  The cowlneck is made up of tho long pieces of fabric attached to either side of the neck also their are two fabric holders (like ones sewn on either side of dress to hold the belt in place) to keep everything in place.  I've worn the shirt three times and every time I've worn it differently.  The first time I had one strap in front and another in back, the second time both were styled in back on either side, this time they are style in back but just to one side.  I guess I should have taken a picture of that.  LOL!  This is really a fun shirt, and I'm still having fun creating new ways to wear it.  This is truly a unique piece.

Anthropolgie Sea Pairing Cowlneck (similar styles here)

Hudson Jeans (similar styles here)

Corso Como Emeral Isle Wedges (here)

OOTD Wearing Polyvore Creations!

It's funny, I created this outfit for someone else before I even owned the Seamingly Maxi skirt.  Today, I am wearing the outfit I created but with a different belt.  I tried it with the Crossroads Belt in black, the original one I used for my Polyvore set, but the colors of the belt didn't really work together as well as I had hoped.  I added a belt that I had from The Limited and voila I'm ready for a warm spring or summer day!

Add a cardigan and I'm ready for work!

• Anthropologie Reversible Seamless Tank in Maize (S)
• The Limited Cardigan
• The Limited Belt
• Anthropologie Seamingly Maxi (XS)
• Seychelles Watching the Clock Sandals

OOTD Sea Pairing Cowlneck and Seamingly Maxi Skirt

Is it just me or does it look like I should be on a cruise ship wearing this outfit. Now wouldn't that be just divine!

• Sea Pairing Cowlneck
• Seamingly Maxi Skirt
• Seychelles Watching the Clock Sandals

OOTD Shifting Buttons Skirt

I've decided that my I-phone takes really crappy pictures.  Most of them turn out too orange and fuzzy, so I'm back to using just my camera.  I've been lazy lately and haven't been using my Tripod, but between work, being a single mom, and everything in between I like to save time where I can.  I am envious of several bloggers and all the beautiful pictures I see them post out in flowery fields or next to some cool architecture.  One day perhaps I'll get a little more involved in my photography.

Today's outfit!  I probably should have worn a belt, but you know I just didn't feel like it today.  I do love this skirt, it is so comfortable and fun!  Another bonus is that it doesn't blow up in the wind, showing off my undergarments, like some of the other shorter flowing skirt that I own.  I know Marilyn Monroe pulled it off, but somehow I just don't think it would be the same.  ^_^

• Target Mossimo tee
• Anthropologie Shifting Buttons skirt (2)
• Secyhelles Watching the Clock Sandals

Washi Wrap Skirt Outfit!

The Washi Wrap Skirt (2) has been a little love-hate piece for me. When I first tried it on at Anthropologie I really loved it, but I wasn't ready to pay full price.   Later, I found a great deal on Ebay and jumped on the BIN.  When I received the skirt it seemed to fit much more snug in the waist than I remember...maybe I've gained a few in the middle LOL. I contemplated selling it, but decided it was just to cute not to keep.   So, to sum it up for me the Washi skirt is a love-hate-love kind of thing.

• Gypsy05 Tank
• The Limited Cardigan
• Anthropologie Crossroads Belt in Black Motif
• Anthropologie Washi Wrap Skirt
• Seychelles Watching the Clock Sandals

Fantastic Field Skirt Outfit!

It's been a bit since I posted what I am wearing today.  I'm not the best at time management.  I allow myself just enough time to shower, get ready and go...who has time to break out the camera?  Today I managed to take a quick picture of my outfit sans shoes.  I'm not sure why the picture came out so orange...perhaps it is the relection off the orange coverlet, my orange walls and the orange in the skirt. LOL!

 

• The Limited shirt
• Anthropologie Crossroads Belt in navy motif (P/S)
• Anthropologie Fantastic Field Skirt (2)
• No shoes at the time :)

Double Duty Outfit

I know a lot of girls like versatile outfits.  An outfit you can carry over from the day into the night.  I am no exception to the rule.  During the day I typically LIVE in jeans.  Jeans are one of my first loves, well that and shoes.  Unfortunately, I can't wear jeans to work in the eveving, but I want to keep my upper half the same.  Today I was able to do just that.

*I notice a lot of people post what they are wearing with cell phone pictures. I'm not a big fan, but when you are in a hurry it is definitely a time saver.   Sorry they are a bit blurry! ^_^

Day:

• Gypsy05 tank
• The Limited Cardigan
• Anthropologie Crossroads Belt in Black Motif
• Seven for all Mankind Dusseldorf Dojo
• Seychelles Watching the Clock Sandals (which you can't see)

Night:
I replaced the jeans with my Anthropologie Runny Yoke Skirt and I was ready for work!
Oh, and I added a push up bra.  LOL!

Sale Section Finds and Fit Pics!

I decided to return my With a Twist Tank to my local Anthropologie store because it was too big and hit the sale section. 

 Wind Smocked Henley

Gathering Tank and Runny Yoke Skirt

Simple Compositions Blouse and Runny Yoke Skirt

The Henley (S) was cute, comfortable and TTS, but kind of plain.  I liked the Gathering Tank (XS) but it fit kind of weird...loose on top and tight in the tummy...one of those annoying pieces of clothing you are always adjusting.  I loved the Simple Compositions Blouse (0) but I wouldn't pay $78 for it, hope it goes on sale so I have it wish listed.   I loved the Runny Yoke Skirt (2) so I ended up buying it.  The skirt has really nice pleats in the front and is sturdy and well constructed.  You could definitely dress the skirt up or down and it become a staple in your wardrobe.

Garden or Undersea Exploration Tee & Quiet Approach Skirt

Springing Season Blouse with Runny Yoke Skirt

Springing Season Blouse with Board Room Trouser

I like the Garden(Undersea) Tee (S) but it was a bit too big,  an XS would have been perfect if they had had it in the store.  The Quiet Approach Skirt (4) was cute but was way too big.  Anthro had a 0 in the skirt which I had previously tried on, but it was too small for me.  I would have bought a 2...if they had it in the store.  I loved the Springing Season Blouse (2).  The blouse is very lightweight and sheer and I love the ruffles on the sleeve.  The 2 was the smallest size in the blouse they had in the store, but I'm sure a 0 would have fit also.  I also bought the Board Room Trouser (0) because they were only $19.95 and I thought they were cute.  My Fiance said the pants kind of look like Hammer or Harem pants, but when I put them on for him he said I look good in everything, I love you too baby.   I'm okay with knowing I may be the only person that likes them.

 Study of Shapes Dress

Spliced Ikat Shift

 

 Fletching Dress

I loved the Study of Shapes Dress (2) but I wasn't ready to drop $79.95 on it.  If the dress makes a second cut, I'll get it for sure.  The second dress I was unsure about...the print I didn't love and the 0 fit tight in the chest for me, but I was fairly certain the 2 would have been too big everywhere else.  The Fletching dress (0) I thought was a bit washed out in color and the top fit a bit large, it kept flopping open and the built in under slip was so sheer you could see your bra.

Magnified Corolla Dress

Crossroads Belt in Black Motif

Someone on the clothing forum I frequent had posted the Magnified Corolla Dress (0) and I thought it looked really cute on them, so I tried it on.  I ended up buying the dress because I thought it was more me than the previous dresses I tried on.  Before I could walk out of the store with my purchases, I saw the Crossroads Belt in Black Motif (S/P) and had to go back to the checkout to buy it.  LOL!

Magnified Corolla Dress with Crossroads Belt in Black Motif

 

Poppy Options Cowlneck in Neutral Motif with Crossroads Belt in Black Motif

The Crossroads Belt went great with the Magnified Corolla Dress in my opinion.  I threw in a pic of the Crossroads Belt with the Poppy Options Cowlneck because the belt is very versatile...I wore them together last night.