2012-03-21

Pink

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Skirt? Eloise c/o Tess Dress Sweater? J. Crew Factory (here) Shoes? Ralph Lauren, DSW (here
Necklaces? Clyde's Rebirth (top and bottom), J. Crew (middle-sold out but similar here and here) Purse? Roots
Pictures by Merl

I've mentioned it before... That there was a time when I liked pink a little too much. I thought that my pink hooded jacket needed the companionship of my pink sneakers and my giant pink handbag. I was also walking on the wildside back then, with some auburn streaks in my hair... streaks that often looked pink to match everything else I had going on. It was the chameleon affect... I remember that exact outfit and even better, I remember feeling pretty. freaking. cool. wearing it. I wish I could tell you my pink phase was when I was 13 years old but the truth is, it was third year university.
I can only hope I've learned some style lessons since then. At the very least, I've discovered that all a sweet pink skirt needs is a little neon and a lot of necklaces... This skirt in particular also requires some twirling action because what's the fun of a full skirt, if you can't catch some air? And would you believe it, even without the matching purse, shoes and hair, I still felt pretty. freaking. cool.

40 comments:

  1. I think you are pretty freaking cool- but it's those necklaces I am coveting.

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  2. You're so pretty, and Merl captured the skirt perfectly!

    If you and Merl lived in the same town, it might explode from coolness. Or kittens.

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  3. i think you're pretty freaking cool. it's true.

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  4. I love that skirt! Paired with that adorable shirt and necklace, this outfit is a homerun! :)

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  5. Linda just described my mecca/nirvana/heaven. Though she forgot to add that we could cheers in person and not through facetime..


    i miss your musk.

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  6. These photos are so beautiful. I love the swoosh of that skirt!

    Wren
    http://houseofwren.blogspot.com/

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  7. These photos are so beautiful. I love the swoosh of that skirt!

    Wren
    http://houseofwren.blogspot.com/

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  8. That skirt is amazing, and the Clyde's Rebirth necklaces are the perfect touch!!

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  9. YOU LOOK GORGEOUS!

    Love the skirt!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  10. dear god, this is an amazing skirt! Love love love it!

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  11. This skirt has such lovely moment and the color is fabulous! You look great!
    --TS

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  12. So beautiful! Love the skirt, the length is so feminine and so is the color, love it mixed with stripes!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  13. I can attest to the pink fase. But wasn't it second year? When you did the evening wear...pink? Bought a fake leather purse...pink, had those barbie shoes....pink? Ya totally 2nd year. :)

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  14. The pink skirt is so pretty and you add just the right amount of edginess with the cool necklaces and freaky neon. Success: pretty, freaking cool.

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  15. What a great outfit. Great pair of heels.

    xoxo
    Paula
    blush-paula.blogspot.com

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  16. your photos look great! did you get a new camera? :)

    love the outfit!

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  17. Ahhh ... the legs are out! : )

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  18. I love, love, love this look! The layered necklaces, stripes, and full skirt are perfection together!

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  19. Love the photos. The twirl is my fave.

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  20. Beyond gorgeous. Pink can definitely be overdone, but this is just the right dose.

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  21. I totally support your pink obsession. Also this skirt is pretty. freaking. cool.

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  22. Lovely skirt! Who doesn't love to twirl in a skirt?

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  23. what a fun skirt! Can't beat a bright pink AND twirly skirt.

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  24. You look amazing! I love every last detail of this outfit. Lovely.

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  25. that skirt is stunning!!
    jess
    www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

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  26. Did you possibly shoot these on the University of Texas campus? I think I recognize the Blanton Museum! Maybe?? :)

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  27. Thats one super cute pink skirt! Love it

    X x

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  28. Want. That. Bag. Any way you could link it?!

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  29. we've all had some fashion faux pas, even celebs do. Love the stripe gray and neon with your pink skirt.

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  30. haha I think we all went through phases like that...mine was a glitter phase..yikes!
    Love the skirt, and those necklaces are fab:]
    Delaney
    xx

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  31. That skirt is perfection. I love how you paired it with the neon stripes.

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  32. Fantastic skirt!! love that color! www.casualglamorous.com

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  33. Love that gorgeous skirt on you!

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  34. I definitely went through a pink phase, particularly in high school, when everything I owned match...perfectly. I'm glad we both have graduated to more tasteful levels of pink. This look is particularly great. I LOVE the way the wind picks your skirt up in the second picture!

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  35. Maura- I wish I got a new camera... It's something I do hope to do soon but these pictures used Merl's talent and her camera... Painfully obvious how much better they are...
    Katherine-Yup, these pictures were in Texas at the University:)
    Anon- I can't find a link for the bag... nothing even really similar from Roots right now. I think the colour way was just a trial and it never even showed up online...:( sorry...

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  36. That skirt is gorgeous. Lovely shape and lovely colour. And you're so right, not twirling in a full-skirt is just weird.

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  37. So cute and chic... I love it doll!

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