Rummaging around in my wardrobe I came out with this skirt which has only been worn a mere handful of times; poor thing. I was so pleased with it when I had finished it, so I’m not sure why I haven’t been reaching for it more often. I think, even though I’ve been trying to work my way through the wardrobe evenly, I still stubbornly and faithfully go for the same old favourites. I think we fall in a habit of wearing certain items. You know, you reach for the “safe” clothes time and time again, even though they may be looking a little shabby and past their best, and you fail to notice some of the new-ish clothes that you haven’t quite worked out how to work into your ensembles yet… exhibit A; this skirt. I’m going to ease it into circulation more.
Also these shoes, which I bought probably seven or eight years ago. They are really cute, but I haven’t worn them in about three years. I’d been looking for a new pair of flattish black shoes to fit my very strict shoe criteria. This is an annoyingly vague rule; shoes absolutely must excite me with some sort of “it” factor that I can only recognise when I see it. Also, preferably, to be manufactured in a country with ethical employment practices… but my search was failing dismally. Then I came across these tucked away at the back of the wardrobe.
Jackpot!!
Details:
Dress, worn under as petticoat; Burda 8071in embroidered cheesecloth, to see this styled in 6 different ways, go here
Skirt; drafted by me, made from leftover linen scraps from my husband’s shirts, here
Cardigan; Country Road
Scarf; made out of an old tanktop, here
Shoes; Jocomomola
Cute skirt. I LOVE how you go back thru your closet and pull things out and rephotograph them in new arrangements. How fun! Up till now, after I review an item, that's the end… but I think I'll follow your lead and do "retrospectives". I need to ask: do you take pics with a self-timer on your camera or do you have a photographer on all your "location" shots?
That really is a great skirt. It should definitely be in the regular rotation. The binding at the hem and pockets add a nice touch. And I adore your shoes! Really cute! Thank goodness you rediscovered them.
I have posted my recent art project, altered board book featuring my two year old.
http://artisticcreationswithtrudy.blogspot.com/2010/11/artistic-mother-altered-story-book-week.html
I missed this the first time around. I just love this color and in linen with the blue trim…Awesome.
I'm kind of coveting those shoes! And I know what you mean about reaching for the "tried and true" staples in the wardrobe. I struggle with that, myself.
Cute skirt!! And thanks for the petticoat 6 ways re-post. You are so stylish!
Love the outfit – that skirt really should get more attention, I agree, it´s very cute!
Isn't this the "milkmaid" skirt? Yes, that and those shoes! definitely must be in rotation more often … I've been discovering things in my wardrobe too, though no fabulous she finds, unfortunately.
Nice shoes and I like how you have worn the skirt over a dress. It will be months before I can try that trick with summer items. Shivering in the US
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