Tuesday, December 7, 2010

'Oh Happy Dagger'



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

55 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. Great idea. I love recycling clothes. It's like shopping in my own closet =)

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  3. WAIT! 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!

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  4. I am in LOVE with that YSL ring!

    xoxo
    jO
    http://fashionbyjo.blogspot.com/

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  5. 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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  6. good call on hemming the skirt because the color and style is fabulous :)

    starcrossedsmile.blogspot.com

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  7. Oh girl, you always have the best finds. Love the color combo, and freaking in love with your jewelry!

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  8. the color of the skirt and the leopard belt = perfection!

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  9. YAY!! 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!
    Happy Wednesday Love!!

    XX

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  10. 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 :)

    Have a great one!

    <3
    -M-

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  11. I love those colors together! And the leopard belt is fantastic!

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  12. Great idea, I love the color and how you paired it with that blouse. Great color combo.

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  13. wow 10 years ago is so long ago and they still look fashionable with a little revamping! http://fashionablenotebook.blogspot.com/

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  14. Tailors work such magic :) Love the skirt!

    <3 Alison
    alisonscampusfashion.blogspot.com

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  15. great skirt! love the bracelet and necklace and ring too. Great photos

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

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  16. Everything old is new again.....fab skirt:0

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  17. A hem your favourite length can make such a difference :) Great stuff!

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  18. thanks for you comment on my blog
    love the belt! and im soo getting myself that YSL at some point...
    yes we should defo follow each other :)
    www.lollihearts.co.uk
    x

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  19. I love the skirt and the jacket together. MWAH lovely.



    www.shevahh.blogspot.com

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  20. aww u look lovely..love the color palette of ur outfit!! and im drooling over that YSL ring
    xx

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  21. I 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!
    xoxo
    mina

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  22. nice blog! I like your style and your header is AMAZING love it!! The YSL Ring is great <3

    xoxo,
    Luísa
    www.style-roulette.blogspot.com

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  23. love your ring!!xx

    www.zscloset.blogspot.com

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  24. 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

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  25. I loveeee that belt!!! Your whole outfit is amazing, and yes I am now following (:

    xxjackie

    www.alittlemorebadass.com

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  26. ah i love the top. so cute and it's a great color

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  27. magnifique....j'adore ton look, et tes photos sont vraiment très jolies

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  28. these colours are so unusual and they really suit you

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  29. I love this skirt!!! What a gorgeous colour and gorgeous fabric!!!!!





    Carissa
    http://copiouscouture.blogspot.com

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  30. cute skirt! love it when clothes last more than a decade!

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  31. Amazing skirt !! I also really love the belt

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  32. I love how you mixed colors here, so chic! The leopard belt was also the perfect choice, I love it.

    www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  33. loving this!
    i'll definitely be coming back for more inspiration, keep up your great blog!
    come visit the revamped COSMICaroline and see a showcase on the new Hong Kong company, Oh My Frock!

    -CMA, COSMICaroline
    COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

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  34. 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 ;)

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  35. i love the mix of the shirt, leopard, and skirt! so perfect!

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  36. love ur ring:D

    http://inablondeworld.blogspot.com/ im a ringmaniac check it out x

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  37. In love with those rings you are wearing!!
    Stunning!!

    http://jardin-de-la-mode.blogspot.com/

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  38. I am a huge fan of your jewellery:)

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  39. Love the skirt! the shade the length everything about is perfect :) x

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  40. love the skirt

    http://vernisaongle.blogspot.com

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  41. Love the skirt! It looks perfect for this time of the year!

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  42. Lo meo servente core

    Lo meo servente core
    vi raccomandi Amor, [che] vi l’ha dato,
    e Merzè d’altro lato
    di me vi rechi alcuna rimembranza;
    ché del vostro valore
    avanti ch’io mi sia guari allungato,
    mi tien già confortato
    di ritornar la mia dolce speranza.
    Deo, quanto fie poca addimoranza,
    secondo il mio parvente! 10
    ché mi volge sovente
    la mente per mirar vostra sembianza:
    per che ne lo meo gire e addimorando,
    gentil mia donna, a voi mi raccomando

    sugar sugar...you are the first!!! Thanks.

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  43. That skirt is so amazing!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  44. i love rediscovering things i already own :)

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  45. I love your YSL rings! and I agree, altering clothes is the best and cheapest way to get new clothes ;)
    stop by sometime, xx natalie

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