Monday, May 2, 2011

'The Brightness of Her [Skirt] Would Shame Those Stars as Daylight Doth a Lamp'


As soon as this pretty skirt hit my doorstep and I ripped it out of the package, I had to blog it.  Love the bright color, love the midi length and love the cotton/linen material.

I had a mind to show it with my beloved fox shirt, but since it was kinda overcast and COLD, I decided to give my mustard cashmere turtleneck one last whirl. 

Finished it all off with some socks (decided to try this trend and I think I like it) and my sky high nude heels (which you saw in my previous post here).  I'm quite surprised that I can actually walk in these shoes.  I used to guffaw at girls who said their 6 inch heels were comfy, but now I see that I was wrong. The platform really does save your foot.  So do, ladies, go and try some on if you are still a bit wary of the towering heel and see for yourself!








I didn't get all the shots I wanted with this marvelous skirt for two reasons, (1) I was in a 'No Trespassing' area and I kept looking around for the police to come and cart me off, and (2) there was some weird animal in the distance staring at me which, at the time, I believed to be a ravenous coyote, and not entirely sure if he and his friends were about to attack me from the brush, I hightailed it out of there!

Do any of you ladies defy the law or brave the wild while shooting any of your pics?

What I'm Wearing:
Cashmere Turtleneck: Lord and Taylor
Skirt:  Asos
Shoes: Steve Madden
Socks: JCrew
Necklace:  Juicy Couture
Cuff: Ted Rossi - Gifted
Claw Spike Earrings:  Asos
Rings: YSL

A BIG THANK YOU to Carla of Cougar Vintage for giving me the Blogger Luxury award! Go and check her out pronto ladies and gents! Her vintage pieces, her bold color choices and prints are drool worthy!  And also again to the very witty Alex, Of Mice and Minutiae for giving me the One Lovely Blog award!  Check out random things about me and blog mentions here!
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91 comments:

  1. Stunning. Love the blue with the bright yello turtle neck. Socks are divine and love the shoes. At first glance I thought the socks were actually part of the shoe. Nice. I almost got jumped by a few rowdy squirrels once when shooting for a post lol.

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

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  2. Love the color combo!

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  3. That skirt is gorgeous!! :)
    I'm glad you didn't get attacked by any police or coyotes! Phew! Hehe!
    I haven't really done anything that extreme whilst being photographed for my blog - just standing up on hand rails is all I can think of that I have done ;)

    xx

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  4. Yes, agree that skirt is fabulous. Loving the bold colour. I too like the socks and shoes trend, but haven't yet tried it out myself. I think that you done a great job with it here in this outfit. Looks great.

    Miss Bias
    www.missbias.blogspot.com

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  5. amazing colors you look soo pretty and I love the shoes and the skirt you go girl :)

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  6. GIRL--This color combination is perfect!! I love how vibrant it looks & paired with the nude heels & socks--perfection.

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  7. Love yellow and blue together, such a good combination. And the socks are an unexpected little touch!

    Sian. x

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  8. Holy Moses that color combination is utterly divine!
    Thanks for stopping by...loving your blog!

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  9. aww cute! love the turtleneck and necklace!

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  10. i am loving this outfit!! one of my favorites yet.

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  11. You do take risks to get those lovely shots.
    I have not taken any such risks till date. But sounds fun.:))

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  12. gorgeous skirt
    love the colorblock...
    great post honey

    do follow me bak okai:)

    much love...X

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  13. love this outfit. that blue skirt is fab and i like how you paired it with the yellow. i'm a huge fan of socks and heels. they look great together!

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  14. these two colors are AmAzing! yeh, 6 inchers are definitely more comfortable in platforms :)))

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  15. wow the colours got me, great skirt

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    Lydz xX

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  16. fantastic skirt on you! adore the electric blue!!! my fave color :)
    yesss when it comes to stilts as heels, stacked platforms are always the way to go~ save your feet from having permanent barbie toe.
    xo Diana

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  17. wow the colors are so bright and attractive. love everything especially those heels :D
    where people staring at u though?lol

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  18. hey hun u look gorgeous,i love the yellow-electric blue combo,and i don't need to mention i love your jewelry!:)
    kisses,enjoy your day!!
    Jelena
    http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/

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  19. I guess the animal was after your heels! Haha.
    Loving them. And I´m loving the skirt. Such a great colour!

    xx
    M.

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  20. That skirt is such an amazing colour! Lovely shots.

    Sarah
    x

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  21. You know how I feel about skirts,ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.This blue one is stunning, and you have paired it so wonderfully with the bright yellow top, ahhhhhhhhhhhh what a sight fot sore eyes...
    Magnificent!!!
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  22. very nice shots. I love the combination of colours. as for me i've never braved the laws for my photos yet but one never knows.. :)

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  23. I absolutely love this color combination!! Love the socks with the shoes as well!
    Have a great day :)
    -Ellie

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  24. Love the bright colors and the socks and sandals combo is super cute as well!


    P.S - great photos!!

    xox,
    Karen

    www.rubytuesdayfashionanddesign.blogspot.com

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  25. Fabulous combination! You look stunning with these colors, and the shoes are amazing!!

    Kisses xoxo

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  26. I love when blue and mustard are combined!!!
    I love that skirt. It's simply gorgeous and so are you. :)

    In love with your blog!!!

    Follow back? :)

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  27. Great colors!!!
    kisses
    http://lookladymode.blogspot.com

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  28. this is such a beautiful outfit - i love the asos skirt and the gorgeous yellow top with it!

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  29. Ooh. I love this skirt! Just to let you know, I'm giving you the One Lovely Blog Award! :)

    http://fashionmisschief.blogspot.com/2011/05/one-lovely-blog-award.html

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  30. Hooray for us rocking the bright blue skirt with nude heels! I think this has become my favorite color combo, and I just adore what you have done with it. That yellow turtle neck is brilliant.

    xo.

    Angie

    thehotnessyourmommawarnedyouabout.blogspot.com

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  31. thanks for your comment on our Blog, love the your Skirt! Great Colour!
    YES follow each other!!
    xoxo

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  32. hey grrl, you look so great in bold colors! amazing!

    i often brave street traffic for my shots.... haha!

    xo

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  33. You executed the color blocking beautifully!! Love your shoes too. :)

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  34. love the colors! The skirt is absolutely gorgeous! you sometimes have to risk the danger for awesome photos, lol.

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  35. wow, that's gorgeous!!! love every detail of your outfit!! And your blog is great!
    xoxo
    call-me-eva.blogspot.com

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  36. OMG, I absolutely love the mixture of electric blue and yellow!!!! So stylish!

    xoxo

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  37. beautiful colors !:)
    i love your skirt :)

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  38. omg, amazing colors, you look realy stunning

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  39. I love it!

    mfashionfreak.blogspot.com

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  40. cute skirt & socks! i must check asos out! love it with the bright yellow. we don't have any wild animals here, but i've had to watch out for security guards!

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  41. love your skirt and rings and socks + sandals looking amazing!

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  42. Great colors, love the sandals with the socks!

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  43. Thank you darling, this is one of the nicest comments I ever received.
    (Your this last look is beautiful.)

    G.

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  44. I love the brightness of your skirt!

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    xoxo Uyen

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  45. lovely color combo, love it.

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  46. Brilliant and fabulous.Love the socks with heels.:)

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  47. OMG, that color combo is wow!!!! love the accessories!

    I never did, but I would if the place was that beautiful and I reeeally wanted to photograph there! ;)


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  48. LOL at you running from the po po and wild life!! Lovin' the skirt and pops of color balancing the whole look with fab nudies.
    www.swoonblog.com

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  49. Just discovered your blog. Following you. Gorgeous color combo and you look stunning! xx

    forshoeswefall.blogspot.com

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  50. I would have left too if there was a cayote. Haha! You look amazing. I love the blue and yellow combo. :)

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  51. one of the best colour blocking looks i have seen this season. your style is always so inspirational.
    xoxo
    mina

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  52. ummm how did I not see your blog until today ??? u are too fab ! following ! xoxo

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  53. Your look is simply awesome. I love the color combination!!Great style! I love it so much!
    xx
    http://cherryrediana.blogspot.com

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  54. this is sexy, colorful and fantastic! i love everything, even they are all plain, that socks is the breaking point!...i will feel scared probably if I see a strange animal but with my husband's assurance that I am safe (since he is taking my photos) then I will stick on the camera for the sake of fashion , !lol and if there are laws somewhere, I will not trespass?..just bec I don't want to pay a dime...=)

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  55. love the color combination.. just checked out all your posts and its awesome.. love it!
    im definitely following..

    follow me back???
    http://raindropsofred.blogspot.com/

    xoxo

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  56. I love your colour blocking! Following you xx

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  57. The colours are so fun! Aren't you glad that they are in again so they are sold at all of the stores? I am super happy about that and can't wait to do some more summer shopping :)
    Lydia

    www.styleindependent.com

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  58. omg i just took photos of an outfit with similar colors :) coloring blocking at it's best, you look gorgeous

    and thank you SO much for the help on the All Saints boots.. they fit PERFECTLY and it's all thanks to you!



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  59. Love the bright colors and your shoesss!!

    Following, hope to see you on my blog too:)

    xx

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  60. i absolutely love everything about it. amazing colors on you and those photos are great!!! xx

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  61. I adore outfits like this one!!!So classy,so chic! You look gorgeous!!!
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  62. great score on the skirt! I love your accessories in this look.. I don't ever go too far to take pictures.. although this summer I will make my mom come with me to more pretty spots then indoors.. It is helpful to have someone nice/someone in your family to take your pictures because then it is less awkward. haha :)


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  63. this is a superb color block AND i love the socks in shoes!!

    xo,
    carrie

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  64. your mixing colors is amazing!

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  65. Loving the color block!

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    please follow back
    xoxo
    lupe

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  66. i love the place where you take a picture dear
    soooo lovely <3

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  67. Sure! I am following you now! :)
    Thanks for commenting on my blog
    Lydia

    www.styleindependent.com

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  68. Amazing color work here. Haha I have yet to be attacked but I'm sure it'll happen.

    Dearest,

    Fashion Nostalgia

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  69. I love your blog...and this outfit is totally me as well:) love the 3 toned colors mixed with each other:)

    I hope we can follow each others blog:) Im following u I hope u visit my blog and follow back as well:) wwww.theivyfashion.blogspot.com

    see u around:)

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  70. I love your outfit!! Great colors!!

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  71. I LOVE the socks and heels together. So perfect :)

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  72. really love the color blocking you have going on here :) gorgeous look!!! beautiful as always!!

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  73. OMG, You look so stunning in this colour bloking trendy look!
    Perfect!

    xoxo Ra

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  74. prettty ! I love the your lip color- werkkk girl!

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  75. the color of the skirt is gorgeous, you got great style:))) following you now, check mines out sometimes!!

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  76. you have a fabulous style!
    and a fabulous blog!
    i am your 456th follower!

    that yellow and that blue combo looks amazing on you

    hmm.. considering that everywhere in Indonesia you need permit to take pictures outdoors, I guess I defy law all the time!

    I’m celebrating my blog 1st birthday and hosting a giveaway!
    Care to join? http://escapesweetest.blogspot.com/2011/05/throughout-first-year.html

    <3
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  77. I love the colours of the outfit! and your skirt is so amazing I really-really love to wear it myself!
    your blog is so lovely


    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside blog

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  78. love your shoes with those striped socks. at first i thought the cream color stripes were straps on your shoe. lol xx

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  79. You look amazing! Loooove your skirt! <3

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  80. loving the bold colours!!

    x

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  81. j'adore l'association du jaune et du bleu.
    Tes chaussures sont superbes

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  82. Hi:) I like so much your bloog and your style!
    I am going to follow you now!
    See my blog and if you like follow me OK?
    Kisses from: http://somedaywillbememories.blogspot.com

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  83. This shoes..is very particular!!! I like it!!!
    Great outfit!!!
    A big kiss..Miriam!!!

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  84. You are such a sweet and fashion girl! Love the comments! thank you so much!
    Love your skirt with the yellow sweater! It's a great color blocking!The skirt are totally vintage look! beijossssss love

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  85. I love those colors together and your socks with heels combination. Very pretty!

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  86. I like the color block touch'
    I like your blog too so I follow you with pleasure...

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