2010-06-07

The Short-Long; A Mullet Skirt

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Skirt? Handmade, thrifted
Tee? Target
Belt? Roots, thrifted
Sandals? Marc Fisher, Winners
Necklace? h&m
Sunglasses? F21

Tucking section of this skirt up into my waistband came out of function rather than fashion. I was trying to hurry to get some sewing done before a fitting and was sweating unsettling amounts, so I hauled my skirt up and out of the way. Wisely, it stayed out up later as I painted my toenails as well. At some point, I passed a mirror and stopped to make some kissy faces and repeat some positive affirmations only to discover that I quite liked the effect of the draping. And so, it stayed tucked in all day...
I wore it to Buskerfest and I was a little worried that people might mistaken me in my dramatic skirt as a performer or as a seller of incense. But the performers did foolish tricks on ladders and I stayed with my feet squarely on the ground....

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And for the first time ever a very sweet reader recognized me. If I'm going to be a big deal, I am going to have to learn to handle that a bit better... My friends will verify that I turned a lovely shade of red. I haven't blushed that badly since I slapped the wrong brother on the butt. True story, my sister-in-law is the forgiving sort...
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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 7, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    I love the outfit; the skirt is beautiful.

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  2. JuliaJune 8, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    The sunglasses!!! Ah, I must have them...

    xx

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  3. Lovers, Saints & SailorsJune 8, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    I have a similar skirt. You're right, the draping works really well. You've gotta love style born out of necessity.

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  4. Destined For NowJune 8, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    This post made me laugh. You have such a great writing style.

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  5. Dylana SuarezJune 8, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    I am so in love with that skirt! Beautiful!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  6. NadineJune 8, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    You look so summery! Love those insane retro colours with the grey marl.

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  7. AlexJune 8, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Now I've stopped chuckling at the last couple of sentences, I'll comment :)

    The drape of the skirt looks fantastic and so unusual - I had no idea it was accidentally done.

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  8. RaquelitaJune 8, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Mullet skirt, butt slapping? This is why I love your blog so much! I love the material and the (accidental) drape of the skirt!

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  9. Sidewalk ChicJune 8, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    I love your version of the mullet skirt -- it's really chic and the colors are beautiful.

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  10. Secondhand StellaJune 8, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Cute! I really like it. The print of the skirt is so pretty :)

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  11. anne charlotteJune 8, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    haha mullet skirt. love it.

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  12. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    I love accidental styling miracles. The tucked skirt looks grand.

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  13. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Loooove the skirt!!! I want :)

    fashionableroad.blogspot.com

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  14. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    just one look at the title of this post, and i was already in giggles.
    you know, mullets had it going on. they are so...versatile.

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  15. BeckyJune 8, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    This outfit really reminds me of what SJP is wearing in the market when she runs into Aidan in Sex and the City 2. Love the flowiness, and the drapiness!

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  16. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    That skirt is awesome. And I am jealous of your celebrity moment.

    *SATC - I totally didn't notice the boobs, but now that you mention it, I think they were a lot more exposed that usual for SJP. Hmmmm...

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  17. FutureLintJune 8, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    OOh, I'm gonna have to try that - I love the draped effect! Genius to keep it casual on top with the grey tee!

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  18. LoriJune 8, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    What a great idea for the skirt. I have a couple of really long, silk skirts that I don't know what to do with. I'm going to have to give it a try.

    nomoresweatpants.blogspot.com

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  19. nataliaJune 8, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    HEY, I was at Buskerfest too! Though I didn't walk around much, just spent five hours sitting on the patio at Collins pub while a cover band played Comfortably Numb.

    The only word for that skirt is heroic.

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  20. KatJune 8, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    I love your skirt! And hey, I TOTALLY saw those guys in Key West too!!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/chix0rgirl/4604277143/in/set-72157624021345390/

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  21. DeaJune 8, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Man, you look all sorts of cool!!

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  22. KylaJune 8, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    OOOOH - fabulous is born of function, no? I love how you wore this skirt, especially pared down with the tee and that fancy necklace. This post elicited all sorts of funny facial expressions - I oohed, I awed, and then I laughed a little.

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  23. CJune 8, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    That skirt is great. I can't believe you made it.

    http://bigsizeonasmallbudget.blogspot.com/

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  24. ShaunaJune 8, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    lol - it is a good thing you have forgiving sister in laws - I still remember laughing my ass off when the event happened (pardon the pun)

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  25. KateJune 8, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    I'm in love with this outfit, so boho & cool! Love the way you tucked the skirt, and it looks fab with the casual tee!

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  26. UnknownJune 8, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    the colours in that skirt are unreal

    skirt swap?

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  27. EyeliahJune 9, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    I really like the scrunching and draping of your skirt, must try! With the volume the fitted top goes perfectly. How fun to get recognized!

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  28. SWF_TerraJune 9, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I have sticky fingers that insist on stealing other people's looks. I sure hope you don't mind. :)

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  29. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    you are so cute! love the skirt

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  30. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I love how you tucked this skirt!! Now if only I had a nice long skirt....
    I'm not sure if you do blog awards, but I passed one on to you today.
    http://required2beinspired.blogspot.com/2010/06/simplicity.html

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  31. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I love how you tucked this skirt!! Now if only I had a nice long skirt....
    I'm not sure if you do blog awards, but I passed one on to you today.
    http://required2beinspired.blogspot.com/2010/06/simplicity.html

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  32. KjrstenJune 9, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Just WOW! That skirt is amazing, and you styled it perfectly!

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  33. Kendi LeaJune 10, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    I think we are destined to be best e-friends joined together by the forces of mullet jokes and fashion blogs.

    You look beautiful as always. So inspiring.

    xo,
    twtb

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  34. Healthy and HomemadeJune 15, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    oh gosh I'm loving the mullet skirt! hahaha, it's seriously awesome and I love that you're calling it that.

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  35. H to the izzoJune 23, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    I recently thrifted a similarly colored long crazy-70s pattern skirt and love the idea of pinning it up to look different and layered. It's not my natural inclination to put grey with browns/oranges, but I might have to try that.

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