In contrast with last Tuesday's feature, when I dabbled in summer layering, this time I tried to lighten up a pencil skirt for summer. I really stumbled across this look by chance -- I was trying to think of a new way to wear this skirt, and I found this top lying forlornly in my drawer. While I love the print, color, and dusting of sequins, it hasn't been worn much due to the oddly high side slits and short length. This pencil skirt is really a miracle worker: it makes shirts that are too big, boxy, or short wearable.
top, India
petite pencil skirt, CK outlet
Carole necklace, Nordstrom Rack clearance
bracelets - Hautelook and very old Macy's
I added a light-as-air necklace whose bronze discs reminded me of the sequins and some green bracelets.
I have now officially fallen in love with this shirt ... and am tempted to dig out my sewing machine and whip up a bunch of similar tops. There's no tricky buttonholes or zippers involved, and we have an amazing (and large) stash of cottons that would make beautiful shirts.
One of these days, I will learn to look natural/normal/smile when taking photos outside the safety and privacy of my home. Until then, I will be cutting my head off when required. Too bad Picmonkey doesn't have a de-weirdifying tool (yes, that is a photographic term). ; )
