These photos were taken way back at the beginning of October, before I picked up my glasses but I don't know why I haven't posted it yet as this is an outfit I wear pretty regularly despite both the shoes and the skirt being impulse buys. I have to admit, I am awful for making impulse purchases, (especially if I happen to wonder into a supermarket clothing section) and this skirt definitely falls into that category. I saw it on ASOS for a measly £9.50 and figured that even if it did look a bit yellow, with change from a tenner, I couldn't really complain. Luckily, when the skirt arrived, it was gorgeous- the colour is more camel than yellow and the check print is lovely- I never can resist a checked skirt!
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| Coat: Dannimac via my mum, faux fur stole: H&M, blouse: Urban Outfitters, skirt: Vero Moda via ASOS, tights: ASDA, shoes: NW3 by Hobbs |
As soon as it arrived, I knew I wanted to pair it with this teal blouse, it seems to go with everything and although sheer, with a camisole top underneath, it is more than work appropriate. I think the trick with mini skirts, is to ensure that you wear a top with sleeves with them, as this makes the shorter length a lot less obvious, even if the sleeves are sheer.
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A slick of red lipstick and my faux fur stole always make me feel glamourous, even when heading to work, definitely the perfect sartorial pick me up...
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Yes, my legs really are that short! Cable knit tights are a winter essential for me and these match these NW3 heels nearly perfectly. These heels hopefully elongate my stumpy legs too, despite the length of my skirt...
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What was your last impulse purchase? How do you make short skirts more wearable?
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LOVE this outfit - really suits your colouring, you look amazing. The skirt is gorgeous! xxx
Ebay is where my impulsiveness is at its worst, 99p for a dress...hell yeah!
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I love this outfit, the colours work so well together. I have really short legs so mini skirts are never really "mini" on me! x
Love/want/need this skirt x
Oooh, I really love how you've styled this outfit! Good tips for wearing a mini skirt too. But alas- my legs aren't just stumpy. I think it's bordering on a crime to shimmy my backside into a mini skirt. No one wants to see that. Dresses are my impulse buy, can never have too many I say!xxx
i want those shoes. i miss wearing nice shoes for work. xx
Love this outfit!
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The whole look goes so perfectly together. I love the pairing of the check skirt and teal blouse!
I love all of this, the textures and the warm tights. I buy on impulse all the time which is a bit naughty. Got an navy blue asos dress on my dinner break today x
Love how you've styled the skirt!
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Stumpy legs? What stumpy legs?! I was just thinking how fab they looked in these photos.
Ditto Alex, you have beautiful legs! You look absolutely lovely Maria, I love your colour coordination, as always. I used to have a mini like this that I'm really gutted I threw out! ugh! xxx
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