Bloggers Do It Better

I am in a fantastic mood! I
think the colorfulness of my skirt is the reason; it just put a smile on my
face as soon as I put it on this morning.  Don’t you just love when
something as simple as a piece of clothing can make you smile?

Okay on to the back story of
this skirt, who doesn’t love a good story! This is another fabulous piece from
Forever 31; yep I renamed the store yesterday.  I fell in love with a
dress I saw Melanie wearing on an episode of “The Game” back in 2007,
yep that long ago.  This dress was close enough to satisfy me, just one
problem it was a “short maxi”.  Meaning it only came to my
ankles, none the less it still came home with me.  I wore it a few times
but the halter area on the dress was a little more revealing than I cared for
so she sat dormant until this week when I saw this pic.  Isn’t that skirt beautiful! Well
for $180 is should be, unfortunately the bargainista in me is torn on if I
should splurge on it.

So I used Ciara’s skirt as my
inspiration for today’s Bloggers Do It Better challenge.  I cut
off the halter and thankful there was elastic under the bust-line of the dress
so that’s all I had to do.  I have brand new maxi skirt that I love.

So, I want
you to tell about a purchase you agonized over, did you look for a substitute,
did you break down and buy the item or did you just say forget it all together?
Let me add I found the skirt at Neiman
Marcus Last Call online for $99 and they are having a 30% off sale site wide,
and guess what?  Yep, you guess it, the skirt was sold out! 

Denim jacket – Oldnavy
V neck tee – Forever 21
Maxi – Forever 21
Sandals – Ross
Ring – Forever 21
Earrings – Forever 21
Bracelets – Forever 21 
Watch – Fossil, gifted 
Check out the lil diva of the house Chase, she wanted some picture love this morning! 

26 Comments

  1. Love the outfit! I have the same Old Navy denim jacket. I'll have to see what I can pair mine with. Love it!

  2. Style & Poise Reply

    Love the colors in that skirt and the jean jacket is the perfect touch for this ensemble! Very Nice and the pooch is so adorable 🙂 

  3. That is a great, colorful skirt!! That cutie pie of a dog makes it even better. 🙂

    Recently I saw this pretty sandal in a few magazines and couldn't stop thinking about them. They were just so much to pay for a sandal and I spent so much time finding a suitable alternative. I even bought a pair that was a similar color, but just didn't make my heart smile. I finally ended up buying the ones I orginally saw (when they went on sale and I had a coupon code) and absolutely love wearing them. Sometimes there's just nothing like the original!

  4. A R Hawkins Reply

    Love the skirt! I just joined BDIB and was so excited when I saw a new challenge only to run to my closet and find I do not have a Maxi skirt or dress. Having already spent my clothing budget, I will have to wait 'til the next one comes around 🙁

    http://www.fatndfierce.blogspot.com

  5. Spoilsofwear Reply

    The colors and print of the skirt is fabulous!  Love the pup shot!  🙂

  6. Beautiful skirt! I love how you paired it with the demin jacket! I also submitted an entry for the BDIB challenge…you can check it out here if you like: http://www.cherrieamore.com/2011/07/bloggers-do-it-better-bdib-maxi.html.

    -Cherrie <3

  7. I love the bright colors in that skirt and what an adorable dog!
    -Meaganhttp://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

  8. you look beautiful! i love the maxi skirt. you pull it off so well, especially with that jean jacket. and i love the DIY aspect of your outfit! following 🙂

    xoxo
    sarah rose
    zezaftig.blogspot.com

  9. Shendaughtry Reply

    Hey I participated in the BDIB challenge too!

    I love how you made the skirt the focal point by doing it in a print! Lovely!

    jemappelleshen.wordpress.com

  10. Love, love LOVE this skirt! The pattern and colors are perfect for the summer months. Hope you'll remix it in many different ways in the weeks ahead. – Katy

  11. Martha Carl Reply

    Thanks for your lovely comment! I love your look as well 🙂

    XOXO
    MyVisaHatesMe.com

  12. Ok, I love that second pic! And you have a doggie. Awe! I'm looking for one. Is that a yorkie? What's its name?

    My fashion dilemma are those nude pumps in my new post. The are so doggone cute, but they hurt soooo BAD. For some reason I guess they run big, even with an insole they are just a tad bit to big, causing me to what without my "heel" strut. lol.

    I love them, but I'm honestly going to have to find a replacement.

    Love you're outfit! and that ring is cute! 

  13. Lexy_BeautyFash Reply

    SO fab! The print of that skirt is amazing, love it with a simple white tee and denim jacket.  And I love this more with the SANDALS! lol.. the flip flops would have been cute too, but would have probably made it a bit tooooo casual. you look perfectly pulled together in this outfit, great for a Friday!

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