Wednesday 4 February 2015

Summer Maxi Skirt Outfits. Ombre, Print Mixing Stripes and Floral

Although January is over, I still have a backlog of my #JaNEWary style challenge outfits to post. Sharing two more maxi skirt outfits. 2014 was definitely the year of the maxi skirt for me, I think 2015 will be too!


Here's what I wore to go out with baby T:
Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma necklace in pale daffodil
Tank: Jeanswest brown marle singlet
Skirt: Seafolly runaway maxi skirt in sunset
ShoesBalenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
BagLouis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere (with Coach feather bag charm)


The style challenge for the day was to 'wear a maxi dress or skirt'. Very easy for me! I've heard the rule that petite women shouldn't wear maxi lengths, but I've always liked them. Last year, during my pregnancy, I fell in love with them even more due to the fact that so many maxi skirts have stretchy, elastic waistbands. One of the best clothing features for during and even post-pregnancy. They featured heavily in my favourite pregnancy outfits wrap-up.

I took the chance to wear this skirt and try to stretch myself a little for the challenge, and wear something I don't normally wear. I haven't worn this skirt often, it's part silk so I'm always worried about ruining it! I've had it a little over a year and only worn it three times. (Here, here and here.) Something I should stop trying to 'save' for a good occasion and just wear and enjoy!


Last worn: brown tank, ombre maxi skirt, Balenciaga sandals, Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere.




Here's what I wore for our Australia Day BBQ:
TopAtmos&Here 'Isla' ruffle cami in floral print (on sale!)
SkirtAT by Atmos&Here Mars striped maxi skirt
Shoesblack slim Havaianas thongs


The style challenge was to wear something 'green and gold'. This top fits the theme nicely, it's got a little green and gold in the floral print. Paired with the white maxi skirt, it's a rather white outfit for life with baby T...but I made it through the day without spilling anything on myself thankfully! We had our annual Australia day long weekend BBQ, and this was a really comfortable outfit for it. Baby T was a little charmer too, he's never seen so many people in our house before but he was smiling and giggling away happily. It was the first time he'd met a few people, so he did really well. I only needed the Havaianas for popping outside in the morning to setup, was barefoot inside for most of the day.

This is the second time I've worn this top since I purchased it in December. I've started reviewing things I buy after wearing it twice to make sure I'm buying things I'll love and actually wear, and not adding more 'just okay' items to my overflowing wardrobe. You can read more about my goals here.

So my purchase review: I'm pleased I bought this top. I know that I have too many tops after doing my wardrobe inventory, but this cami is one that I can wear with maxi skirts as well as denim, so it's perfect! A lot of my other camis are too long to wear untucked with skirts. So far I've worn it both times with a maxi skirt, but I tried it on with jeans and know it looks nice that way too. It would even be good for work (with a cardi to cover up the spaghetti straps). So even though it was an impulse 'nice to have' thing and not something I really needed, I'll still get plenty of wear out of it.


Last worn: floral cami, stripe maxi skirt, Havaianas.





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33 comments:

  1. I really love the ombre colors of the first skirt, it's very pretty and romantic!

    Prudence
    www.prudencepetitestyle.wordpress.com

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  2. Love both of these outfits, especially that pretty ombre. You mixed patterns perfectly!

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  3. You pull of maxi skirts so well!
    Both outfits are amazing.

    x Krizia

    Shark Attack - Fashion Blog

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  4. oh i love the ruffle cami on you! the floral looks great paired with stripes!

    cute & little

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  5. I think the Australian Day outfit turned out great !!!
    and I am too making an effort on getting rid of items that don't work, but it seems like a never ending task.

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    1. It is a never ending task! I'm hoping that by being more critical with what I buy, and buying less, I can make the job easier. I really want to reduce the size of my wardrobe this year.

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  6. I've always told you, that you wore maxi skirts and dresses well. You carry them off nicely. Love both of these outfits on you. Love that flounce top. Mica, your hair looks so pretty! It's beautiful.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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    1. Aww thank you Kim! It's at that point where I'm starting to get really frustrated with it..due a cut I think!

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  7. Haha, I make it a point not to buy whites now. (; She flings food at me on the regular. I am very short and for the longest time thought maxis weren't for me. I fell in love with one last summer and I plan on making that collection multiple like something serious. (;

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    1. Multiple maxi skirts are the way to go! I love mine! :)

      I also don't have much white in my wardrobe, it's a good choice when you have a cute little food throwing baby around!

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  8. Oh wow, both outfits are amazing Mica!
    And yes, haha, you and your maxi hemlines are famous. You wear them so well. That challenge just fit your style perfectly :)
    This second outfit is so spectacular! I love the print mix, and that top is perfection. You definitely bought a good piece with that one <3

    The Dragonfruit Diaries

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  9. The flowery top is really gorgeous!!

    Rosa
    Styleyourselfinstyle.blogspot.com

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  10. Both outfits are cute, but I absolutely love how funky the second outfit is! You are such an adorable little momma :)

    XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass

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  11. I'm petite and have heard the same thing about maxi lengths but then I just turn around and look at Miroslava Duma and all the maxi items she wears and how dang good it all looks! Wear what you like and feel great in and you'll look great too :D

    Elleosophy

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    1. Great advice! I think if you're happy and comfortable in it, who cares what the rules say?! :)

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  12. Both outfits look so comfy and both maxis are too cute! And I love the ruffled tank top :)

    Mili

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  13. You always look great in a maxi. That dress is lovely but I adore the mix of tropical flowers and thin stripes in that second outfit. Adorable!!

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  14. Love your BBQ outfit! Stripes and florals ftw!
    Xo
    www.style-wire.com

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  15. You do maxi skirts so beautifully! I love the ombre one.

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  16. I love the mix of prints in the second outfit! I'm a tall girl, but I avoid maxis because of my figure. I'm basically curve-less and maxi things don't do me any good, haha. You look superb in them and know how to rock them. I love your bright and colorful maxi skirt :) xo

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    1. I find ones that nip in at the waist a little are good for thin frames! :) it's all about finding something you're happy and comfortable in, regardless of length really! :)

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  17. If we aren't supposed to be wearing maxi skirts than I'm doing it wrong! I absolutely love mine. They're so cozy! Plus, you can wear them in the cooler months with tights or thermals like me without anyone being able to tell the difference. Yours are so pretty, you should not listen to these "rule makers"!

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    1. Yes! Very true! :) I need to wear my maxi skirts more in winter, I don't do it very often, but like you said layering tights/leggings underneath makes them very cosy indeed! :)

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  18. Lovely!!

    http://floralsandsmiles.blogspot.com

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  19. my Mica! I love the variegation of that skirt! Thanks for your warm comments and welcome back feeling you shared on my post. It is so great to be back. ♥, Renae

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  20. I love that skirt! It looks amazing on you!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  21. You styled the maxi dresses so great! You are one chic mama! I'm petite as well and have been scared to try on the maxi but you might've just given me the courage to try them on now! :D

    be the plebeian

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    1. Give it a go! You never know until you try! :) Although you might have to make good friends with your tailor...haha!

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  22. Both outfits are great but I just adore the 2nd outfit. I always think you look great in maxi and never thought you should not wear them because you are petite.

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  23. there's something really nice about that floral print with the black and white stripe maxi together! glad you're getting lots of wear out of the top. i think it's just the perfect length to go with everything!

    steph / absolutely-fuzzy.com

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    1. Thanks, it is a really nice length on me! it's supposed to be cropped, but short girl problems, ha! It still looks nice enough :)

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  24. Thank you all for your kind comments!

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