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2013-05-14

Lovely Mistakes

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Skirt? c/o eShakti  Shoes? L.A.M.B. (similar but more walkable here and here...
Sweater? BCBG (old and worn backwards) Necklace? Vintage Clutch? My Oma's


Of course, I make an off hand comment about not wanting to see chevron again for a very long time and then I look down mid day sometime this weekend and realize I have a chevron skirt on. In my defense, I see this skirt more as having a diamond pattern, not a chevron pattern; it's all about the interpretation...
I guess the interpretation of this skirt was a little up in the air when I ordered it as well. I have to be honest and say that while I actually ended up loving this skirt, it was not exactly what I ordered. eShakti offers the possibility of customizing their products and when they offered me a customized item, I chose to add a few inches to the length of this skirt and remove the black ribbon trim around the hem.  I got the extra length... and I still got the trim as well. The hem is also wavy (note: second last picture) because it is a full circle skirt and the pattern makers obviously didn't take into account that the cross grain on a full circle skirt will often drop a few inches. And I like the trim, I even like the wavy hem and the skirt is super flattering (if we are going on the number of real life compliments... #humblebrag, #ughiusedahashtaginapost) but it's not how it is supposed to be. Especially the wavy hem (a big production mistake) is not one you would expect from a company that sells a plethora of full skirts.
So that's my honest review. Not exactly what I ordered and expected but a pretty accident none-the-less... Especially on a windy day...

20 comments :

Ladies in Navy said...

beautiful skirt and heels! this is a dreamy look on you
kw, ladies in navy
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Veronika Novotny said...

Gah, just stunning! That skirt is freakin amazing. And I'm glad it all worked out in the end... nothing better than a happy accident. xo

Unknown said...

That skirt is just so adorable! I love the trim - got to love those accidents that work out. :)

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

Anonymous said...

Chevron or diamonds this skirt is absolutely beautiful! The pictures are breathtaking, such a ladylike pretty look!

Cee. ♥
Code Overdressed

Lora Conrad said...

It's too bad they effed the skirt up, but you made it look lovely anyway! And I'm totally digging the surprise of the backless (backward) sweater.

-Lora

Sarah vP said...

can you actually walk in those shoes in real life? or just for this photo shoot? they make me actually cringe in imagined pain! props.

Unknown said...

Seriously amazing outfit!!

My Edit said...

Sarah vP- These shoes are the worst purchase ever. All fashion, no function... I will never be this dumb again. They don't hurt but they aren't so stable for the old ankles so I always keep a pair of extra shoes on hand for distances:) Again, not such a wise purchase...

MaggleBish said...

This happened w/my first review item from them, as well. I had them send me a new one.

Nina Piccini said...

loving this look - the drop neck line in the back is to die for!

xo, Nina
afterthe40barfinish.blogspot.com

Anna Demko said...

You look stunning and I love that midi skirt!

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amanda said...

gorgeous skirt! but yeah I agree, it's frustrating when things are not as advertised. Love the backwards sweater.

Unknown said...

I AM DYING OVER HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS THAT I SOUND LIKE A SORORITY GIRL. This is such a sexy outfit without being hooker-like, you've achieved the impossible! I like the extra length of the skirt, great choice even though they didn't really deliver what you ordered, it is so cute nonetheless and it looks perfect on you.

amandromeda said...

happy accident indeed! i love how this skirt fits and looks on you. drop dead gorgeous actually. and the photos are just dreamy :)

Amber said...

Yen, the skirt looks beautiful in the windy pics!! Thanks for your honest review!!

Katrina said...

You are stunning. This outfit is divine.

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