Spring's Full Skirts

Spring is upon us and what better way to encourage its early arrival than by wearing lovely full and mid-length (midi) skirts. They are a "trend" this year, but I really wasn't aware that such a universally flattering and feminine cut was ever 100% out. Here are some lovely inspiring photos full of great full skirt styling ideas, and a few pieces available now. and don't worry if its still to cold; pairing a sweater with a full midi skirt is perfect for chilly early spring days. :)

Wiola Kowal by Tamer Yilmaz for Marie Claire Turkey December 2010 

Atmosfere Neorealiste -Elisa Sednaoui for Marie Claire Italia May 2009

Josefine by Brooke Coffey in These Days for Fashion Gone Rogue 

Mary Kate Steinmiller (Teen Vogue marketing director)  by Hanneli Mustaparta  

Anthropologie Decade by Decade Skirt - $128

Jessica Alba in a gorgeous full skirt at a Revlon event

Carolina Herrera Bird Jacquard Full Skirt

Karen Walker spring 2011 RTW 

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Bella Striped High-Waisted Skirt - $498

If you need more inspiration check out Krystal at This Time Tomorrow full /mid-length skirt looks HERE and HERE - she does an incredible job  creating 2 lovely looks: one polished one feminine, both seemingly effortless!

Also check out THIS gorgeous full skirt at Stockholm Street Style and Stingy Style's incredible 1940's collegiate style outfit HERE using a Land's End Full skirt.

Have a lovely day everyone!

Lessons in Pink.

It is a well known and accepted fact that girls love pink. However, we have all seen many a girl fall victim to pink-obsession and the over use and abuse of the color in general (girl in pink sweatpants and hoodie set I'm looking at you..) So here are some of the most flattering, dreamy, and romantic ways to wear this lovely color. Have a lovely Valentines day everyone and enjoy these lessons in pink.

Keira Knightley in Chanel - Vogue Italia January 2011 by Ellen von Unwerth 

Nina Ricci Lace Tier Dress from their Resort 2011 collection

Clémence Poésy for Marie Claire US February 2011 by Tesh 

Collette Dinnigan  Resort 2011 

J.Crew February 2011 

Bebe Knotted Jersey Dress

Collette Dinnigan Resort  2011

 

Giambattista Valli Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress

Scarlett Johansson for Mango Spring 2011

Clémence Poésy in Chanel for Marie Claire US February 2011 

Have a lovely Valentines Day Everyone!! :)

Polka Dots for the Lady..

Polka Dots are all over the runway from Dolce and Gabbana to Jason Wu but have you ever seen someone make polka dot look as incredible as Cintia Dicker in her Dolce and Gabbana Top and pencil skirt in September's Marie Claire France? So young yet so chic.

Here are my favorite fall polka dot pieces.

1. Ann Taylor Silk Polka Dot Ruched Top. $88

2. Jason Wu Black / White Dot Chiffon Skirt. $1,340

3. White House Black Market Silk Polka Dot Blouse. $88

4. Derek Lam Star Print Arch Seam Skirt. $425

5. Jason Wu Dot- Pattern silk-chiffon shirt. $595

6. Joseph Pearly Polka Dot Belted Dress. $569

Have a lovely day everyone! :)