Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Short & Sweet

Body con dress (worn as shirt): H&M, $22 // Skirt: Target, $20 // Necklace: Fred Flare, $11 // Belt: Thrifted, $2 // Shoes: Payless

Now that the temperature is rising, I'm starting to realize how short some of my skirts are! Because I'm petite, I do prefer higher hemlines, but I have to keep it reasonable for work. I bought this floral number from Target a couple of months ago and had never worn it without tights. It wasn't till after my morning haziness subsided that I realized I was showing a little too much leg. Luckily, the elastic waist allowed me to yank it down a few inches till five. Then it went right back up.
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50 comments:

  1. marielMay 4, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    heehee! that is a cute skirt. although my favorite would be those shooess! :)

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  2. Leah Brunner May 4, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Love love love the floral skirt! perfect for spring

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  3. HeatherMay 4, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    I've been debating that very skirt during my last few Target trips. It's so pretty. You've styled it well.

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  4. FashilyMay 4, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    love the stripes and floral combo...very fresh. and those shoes!

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  5. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    I love the necklace you chose! plus my favorite look right now is 1)striped tees.. and 2)tees with a full skirt. great outfit!

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  6. jamieMay 4, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    I've been wanting to wear a skirt for so long, but since I'm not really one to wear skirts on an everyday basis, I chickened out. I'm gonna try again soon!

    Also, I got excited when I read your post because when I saw the picture I knew immediately where you got the skirt! I love Target! :D I love this outfit. It's pretty much my dream outfit. :D

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  7. ChauceeMay 4, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Great outfit! I love the patterns and the large necklace.

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  8. Healthy and HomemadeMay 4, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Awesome pattern mixing!

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  9. Lovers, Saints & SailorsMay 4, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    I'm wearing almost the same shoes with a skirt that is much longer than I'm used to. Actually it's a dress but then, so is yours ;)

    Pictures up tonight.

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  10. CharmaladeMay 4, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    May I just say: I adored this outfit the moment I saw it? The perfect florals matched with the perfect thin stripes, lovely. :) I usually prefer higher hemlines as well, but those aren't always apprpriate for classes... woops.

    Toast with Charmalade

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  11. guildedsecret.May 5, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    such a sassy outfit! the length of this skirt is just perfect - it easily transitions from work to evening.

    xo.
    princesspolitico.blogspot.com

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  12. MELISSA Z.May 5, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    Love the combo between stripes and floral print! Well done!

    www.abitoffashion.com

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  13. pigletMay 5, 2010 at 4:42 AM

    Love love love!

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  14. MollyMay 5, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    I want to steal this outfit right off of you. Very well put together.

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  15. Kelly @ blackdog findsMay 5, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Yes yes yes! This is the epitome of how prints should be mixed- your outfit is great.

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  16. UnknownMay 5, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    This has to be one of my favorite looks on you. The combination of everything is just perfect!!

    http://www.fashionofmysoul.blogspot.com

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  17. Jessica QuirkMay 5, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Oh oh oh!!! SO good Katy! Love it all!

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  18. TheCollegeCoutureMay 5, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    I adore this outfit! I would wear this in a hearbeat! I love how you mixed the stripes and floral skirt together : )

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  19. LexieMay 5, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    i'm really surprised that skirt is from target ... the pattern looks so vintage!

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  20. BrittneyMay 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I haven't said it yet...but your new haircut is so flattering on you. I love it.

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  21. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Love the floral! I love skirts that are versatile like that.
    Great outfit, I like the mixed patterns.



    www.dressdarling.wordpress.com

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  22. KPMay 5, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    woah since when does target sell such cute skirts?!

    http://dressedtostudy.blogspot.com/

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  23. miss twinkletoesMay 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    This is target??? So cute???

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  24. miss twinkletoesMay 5, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    This is target??? I love it!

    ww.twinkletoes-golddangles.blogspot.com

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  25. meghanbMay 5, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    haha! i did the same thing yesterday at work - whoops! cute skirt, love the stripe/floral combo

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  26. megannielsenMay 5, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Wow I'm so in love with the stripes/flowers combo... amazing

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  27. Emily KennedyMay 5, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    You are so cute in this!

    Yeah, what the what with how short skirts in stores are lately? I'm 5'7" and I have alot of expanse between my waist and my knees.

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  28. Skyline EyesMay 5, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Great outfit! Love it!

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  29. TPMay 5, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Love how you paired the stripes with the floral - and that skirt is ahhmazing!

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  30. barefootfionaMay 5, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    I know exactly what you mean! I'm petite and have really short legs, so I like high waistlines, but I always find skirts to short. I don't know, maybe I'm just a prude, but I think 10cm above the knee is short enough!

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  31. CMay 5, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    I feel the exact same way about skirts. Sometimes I just feel totally swallowed up even in knee-length ones. This is totally darling, though!

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  32. CheyneMay 5, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Oooh, I so bought this skirt in the other floral pattern! :D

    http://inasweaterpoorlyknitblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-boyfriends-sweater.html

    Cheyne.

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  33. OooKellyNickyMay 5, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Love the mix of stripes and florals, I will try it soon.

    my blog: ♥La Stylin Girraffe♥

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  34. The Jazzy BelleMay 5, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Love this outfit! Adorable!! Highwaist skirt and slim shirts are great on you!

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  35. AnaMay 5, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    I love this outfit, the combination of the stripes and floral is so pretty! Now I'm wishing I owned a floral skirt.

    I know what you mean about the hemline, I can't wear a lot of my winter skirts to work without tights.

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  36. Lea's SuitcaseMay 5, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    nice play on mixed prints :)

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  37. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    This outfit is absolute perfection. I especially love your skirt and shoes.

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  38. KylaMay 6, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    I LOOOOVE this! I really wanted that skirt, but passed because of the length. Boo!

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  39. AprilMay 6, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    lol i have the exact same problem! it's made even worse by the super windiness. all skirts should have shorts sewn inside

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  40. myeditMay 6, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Cause you're scandalous like that!
    Love the pattern mixology!

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  41. fashion-odysseyMay 7, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    ooh, you look so fab! you always combine your stuff so perfect. you´re an inspiration!!! :-)

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  42. Orchid GreyMay 7, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    You look so cute! I have that same H&M tunic in purple, but I don't like it as much as the B&W version.

    I'm finding that I'm having the same problem lately with my skirts and dresses.

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  43. Kaitlin ElizabethMay 8, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Hehe, I know what you mean about short skirts, I'm like, have I grown, I don't remember this being so short? You feel more covered up in tights. I find myself constantly pulling down my skirts at work, too! But I love that you paired this with stripes, I have the same skirt and putting it with a striped shirt is a great idea, thanks!

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  44. Tieka, Selective PotentialMay 9, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    I don't know how I haven't discovered your blog until now! What a stunning outfit - I absolutely love it! Looking forward to reading your blog now! :)

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  45. Little GarconMay 10, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Wow I really love that skirt, it looks great on you!

    I also understand about the short skirt thing, I always have that realization when I take off my tights come spring.

    Luckily I wear a uniform to work, so when I wear my skirts, its okay if their a little short!

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  46. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    i absolutely loooove this outfit! it's so well put together and totally perfect for spring! :)

    http://www.carmenyee.com

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  47. samantha ramageMay 19, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    i love this outfit. love the mix of floral with stripes, and the hair cut of course. isn't it funny when you cut your hair short and then it just keeps getting shorter and shorter?

    anyway, i admire your ability to make outfits out of mostly separates. i am a dress girl all the way because they look best on my figure and don't need to be matched with anything, but i really enjoy the way you put different pieces together!

    xo
    sami

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  48. KatieJune 26, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    I also have that skirt... I think it looks very cute on you! I love the stripes/floral look.

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  49. HollieJuly 18, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Mixing prints is very difficult and a true talent. I think you nail it! It takes a skilled eye. My mother is amazing at it! FIERCE Style!

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  50. LualAugust 20, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    lovely skirt!!

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