I bought this skirt over 10 years ago (actually loved it so much, I bought it in a lilac color as well). They were each mid-calf and just didn't flatter me anymore. I was about to give them away to the Salvation Army when it hit me: just have them hemmed! So, that's exactly what my seamstress did.
The lilac (to be styled at a later date) is now an-above-the-knee pencil skirt while this one hits at mid thigh. Et voila, two new skirts!
What I'm Wearing:
Skirts: French Connection (had them over 10 years)
Shirt: JCrew Fine Cotton Desert Shirt
Orig. Price: $65.00
Paid: $34.99
Belt: JCrew Wide Calf Hair Belt
Orig. Price: $78.00
Paid: $54.00
Necklace: V3 Necklace - Need Supply Co.
Rings: YSL
Watch: Coach
Wrap-around Leather Stud Bracelet - Bought off NYC streets
Swarovski Cuff Leather Bangle - Gifted
Sweater Tights: Hue
Shoes: Joan and David - ZapposPin It
You are smoking in this outfit! I love how you took what would be office appropriate wear and turned up the heat. Love the new length and love the belt with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I love recycling clothes. It's like shopping in my own closet =)
ReplyDeleteWAIT! WHAT?!?!? YOU HEMMED THEM!! WHY DIDNT I THINK OF THAT! BY GOD! Ha Genius I tell you, Genius! I have a skirt, I swear it the exact one you're wearing, that has been sitting in the back of my closet for who knows how long because its so ungodly looking at its weird length! Thank you for the enlightenment! Ha! Ok, eureka! over, you lookin' fabulous! I love your broken poses!
ReplyDeleteI am in LOVE with that YSL ring!
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jO
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amazing photo!!Love this look of yours! you look so beautiful! great shoes!love every piece of this outfit!! great styling!
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ReplyDeletegood call on hemming the skirt because the color and style is fabulous :)
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Oh girl, you always have the best finds. Love the color combo, and freaking in love with your jewelry!
ReplyDeletethe color of the skirt and the leopard belt = perfection!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful belt!
ReplyDeleteAwesome color combo! You look fab.
ReplyDeleteYAY!! You were so clever to save the beautiful magenta skirt! And how fabulous does it look on you!! Loving how you paired it all and topped it off with that fab belt!
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Wooooot :D Lovely colour, lovely idea. The fabric looks like perfect for the winter. Im thinking about going tru my old clothes in my mother´s place when I get there in two weeks. I hope to find something I could wear again :)
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I love those colors together! And the leopard belt is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I love the color and how you paired it with that blouse. Great color combo.
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wow 10 years ago is so long ago and they still look fashionable with a little revamping! http://fashionablenotebook.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteTailors work such magic :) Love the skirt!
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great skirt! love the bracelet and necklace and ring too. Great photos
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That color is gorgeous on you !
ReplyDeleteEverything old is new again.....fab skirt:0
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A hem your favourite length can make such a difference :) Great stuff!
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ReplyDeletelove the belt! and im soo getting myself that YSL at some point...
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I love the skirt and the jacket together. MWAH lovely.
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awesome ysl ring :)
ReplyDeleteaww u look lovely..love the color palette of ur outfit!! and im drooling over that YSL ring
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love the fuschia skirt!
ReplyDeleteI love the yellow shirt mixed with the purple skirt. u always combine your outfits in the most igenious ways! i have to applaud u for that!
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nice blog! I like your style and your header is AMAZING love it!! The YSL Ring is great <3
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love your ring!!xx
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Oooh, I love your accessories!! And quoting Shakespeare as your titles? Genius!! I was an English major so this is really cool for me to read :-) xoxoxoo
ReplyDeleteI loveeee that belt!!! Your whole outfit is amazing, and yes I am now following (:
ReplyDeletexxjackie
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ah i love the top. so cute and it's a great color
ReplyDeletemagnifique....j'adore ton look, et tes photos sont vraiment très jolies
ReplyDeletethese colours are so unusual and they really suit you
ReplyDeleteI love this skirt!!! What a gorgeous colour and gorgeous fabric!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCarissa
http://copiouscouture.blogspot.com
cute skirt! love it when clothes last more than a decade!
ReplyDeleteAmazing skirt !! I also really love the belt
ReplyDeleteI love how you mixed colors here, so chic! The leopard belt was also the perfect choice, I love it.
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loving this!
ReplyDeletei'll definitely be coming back for more inspiration, keep up your great blog!
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I finally found someone from NJ that can inspire me when choosing a look! I really like the mix of colors and fabrics you chose! I live in NJ too, and oh boy, it's SO cold!!! Check out my blog when you get a chance ;)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your ysl ring :D
ReplyDeletei love the mix of the shirt, leopard, and skirt! so perfect!
ReplyDeletelove ur ring:D
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In love with those rings you are wearing!!
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Nice! And i love the ring!!!
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of your jewellery:)
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt! the shade the length everything about is perfect :) x
ReplyDeletelove the skirt
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Love the skirt! It looks perfect for this time of the year!
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di me vi rechi alcuna rimembranza;
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di ritornar la mia dolce speranza.
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sugar sugar...you are the first!!! Thanks.
That skirt is so amazing!
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Cuute! <3
ReplyDeletei love rediscovering things i already own :)
ReplyDeleteI love your YSL rings! and I agree, altering clothes is the best and cheapest way to get new clothes ;)
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love the colors in this!
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