I’ve always found it difficult to define my style, and this outfit compared to the previous one demonstrates why. I’ve done a sartorial U-turn and gone from punk to pink, feisty to floaty, and loud to ladylike…is that too much alliteration? Anyway, I was in the mood for something softer and calmer…an outfit to put me in a relaxed frame of mind, so I pulled this Asos grey pleated maxi skirt out of the wardrobe and paired it with a blush pink jumper.
I love maxi skirts but I rarely have the occasion to wear them except on holiday because it’s usually either too cold, too wet or too windy. I’ve had this skirt for a couple of years but hadn’t got around to wearing it. It’s not the easiest thing to iron, so that rules it out of my holiday wardrobe, but I do love the colour. I find soft grey a very soothing hue, particularly when teamed with pale pink. I last wore this jumper with jeans and a floral jacket, but as it’s quite a thin knit and has elbow-length sleeves it works well in Summer. The skirt has darker satin sections in it which create a little shine when the sun catches them.
Everything about this outfit is calming and peaceful: the silvery-grey hues of the skirt and bag, silver and pearl jewellery, the flower-embellished sunglasses – it’s impossible not to feel serene in this ensemble. While the world seems to be going crazy and everything appears to be in turmoil, the need to create a sense of calm is more important than ever. An outfit might not change much…but it’s a start.
Skirt: Asos (similar), jumper: Dorothy Perkins (similar), shoes: Boden (no longer in stock but these velvet ones are gorgeous), bag: Modalu (similar), ring, bracelet and earrings: Pia, sunglasses: Asos (I also love these).
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Oh those darling shoes! Love the whole look, so summer-y and feminine. Thanks for linking, xo
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Super cute post – LOVE those shoes!
Yvonne xoxo
http://www.funkyforty.com
Love the photos, love the whole look. Looks great.
Thank you Suzi xxx
Those sunglasses are adorable!!! So pretty xx
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
I love all the great touches in this outfit, those sunnies and shoes are to die for!
Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Such a lovely look!
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I love alliteration. And I love paradox in style. Punk to pretty is perfect! This outfit is everything. Pink and gray are so soothing together. And those shoes and sunglasses couldn’t be more fabulous! Wow! I am so crushing on this look!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thanks so much for linking up! I hope to see you again this Friday!
Thanks so much Shelbee 🙂
Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. I like to dress so differently that people even don’t recognize that I am the same person
Thanks Nicole! I agree – it’s fun to surprise people by wearing different styles 🙂
I love the pleated skirt, ASOS always have such cute pieces. Your sandals are too cute for words! I have a new Wednesday linkup would love for you to stop by and check it out!
xo Sheree
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Thank you Sheree! Yes, Asos is a treasure trove of loveliness…I could spend hours browsing 🙂
This color palette is lovely on you!
http://michellespaige.com
Those shoes! Love them! I also love the soft grey/pink shades in your outfit. Super cute!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Love those Boden heels ! Looking stunning, I love everything about this look x
Oh how I loved pleated skirts, I love wearing them with heels but also with flats as you’ve probably seen tons of times lol. Your shoes are adorable. Love, Kirsten xx
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I wish I could express myself in English like you do: “I’ve done a sartorial U-turn and gone from punk to pink, feisty to floaty, and loud to ladylike”. I enjoy that.
Anyway, yes this is a U-turn and I am glad there is another woman who cannot define her style because there are so many things to like.
Love the shoes and glasses with this outfit. It gives a fun twist to the outfit.
I have a lovely long wide skirt too and like you, I can never wear it because of the same reasons: wind, cold, hot, rain.. the works.
Greetje
PS really liked those shoes in your previous post too.
Thank you so much for your kind words Greetje! I love your style of writing because it’s so honest and full of humour 🙂 The pesky weather scuppers many an outfit, right? Where I work the buildings form a wind tunnel so skirts are almost always a no-no…I’m sure my colleagues don’t want to see next week’s washing!
There are so many great pieces to love here !
The skirt, the sunnies, the shoes, the sweater… In my case I usually stick to a particular style, whatever it may be. SOmetimes I wish I was more of a chameleon…