Let the truth be told — I have a devout dedication to midi skirts. Pastel, bright, leather and striped run the gamut. Though jazz composer J. J. Johnson may have alluded to musical instruments and digital interface when he said “midi is my hobby”, there is in fact no less enthusiasm when parlayed into the fashion realm.
Despite being a relatively new trend on the scene compared to maxis and minis (its debut appearance in the Spring 2014 collections), the midi trend is no stranger to the fashion industry’s paramount crowd with its demure, ultra-feminine ’50s vibe. Though many claim its origin dates back to the ’60s when the French introduced the “longuette” look in the cusp of Fashion Week Fall 1969, the new midi silhouettes we see this time around are darker and weightier with a look that’s more feminist ’70s than feminine ’50s.
So lengthy history and raving aside, what’s an avant-garde style that delivers the chic + comfy look adorned by trendsetters and trend seekers alike? Here’s a clue — it contains an array of prints and patterns in one! Want to recharge your midi skirt with polished not punchy details and keep the vibrant hues in check? Then bring a refined flare to an A-line skirt with a striped pleated skirt like this Red Valentino one!
In my outfit today I chose this perfect knee length skirt with crisp box pleats and paired it with a 3D rose white top from Lookbook. Channeling the effortless elegance of Grace Kelly, who’s signature look is the full 50’s skirt, I kept the look dainty and demure with these strapped heels that I got on sale at Nordstrom, where now you can save up to 40% at the Nordstrom Clearance Sale through November 11! And how versatile can this look go from ladylike chic to “dress for success” business ready with a fitted blazer! Say you need to kill two birds with one stone and make a 9-5 attire become 5-9? Then throw on a blazer and bowl them over in the boardroom and STILL look swoon-worthy without it when you’re en route to your rendezvous!
There are plenty of different ways to wear the midi skirt this season. Tell me, do you like the more demure ladylike look with pleats and vibrant hues, or offbeat dressing with leather and checkered print? 🙂
Xo~ Lena
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Top: LookBook// Skirt: Halogen// Blazer: H&M// Heels: Steve Madden// Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs// Shades: Prada
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Love this midi skirt on you Lena, it looks gorgeous on you. I love them, but not sure if they fit to all body types 🙂 Looking amazing darling 🙂 Mel
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Hi Mel thanks for dropping by! And what a great point I looked up to see if the midi skirt can be pulled off by all body types and it really is a versatile piece! Say you have a smaller waist then a higher waistline would look good, and a slim-fitting version is ideal for sporty types! Here’s something to peruse and hopefully you can find one that suits you best! xo~
http://verilymag.com/midi-length-skirt-style-inspiration-flatter-your-body-type/
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wow what a great link 🙂 Thanks darling so much 🙂 Mel
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Flawless outfit! I love the different textures of the ensemble and the simplicity of the sandals. #Perfection
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Thank you Abrielle!! Yes it’s a good way to add an extra pep to beating the Monday blues no? Have a great one dear! xo~
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You’re welcome! Have a great day as well! xoxo
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I love the midi, it’s the most sexy and feminine in my opinion. Thanks!!
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Yes indeed it’s a very feminine piece that is work and happy hour appropriate! Thank you for stopping by happy monday Dawn! 🙂
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Your fashion is always on point.
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Thank you John, you just made my day!! Happy monday! 🙂
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Lena,
Classy, polished and sophisticated describes this look💖💝. I love midi skirts too. ☺
Happy new week.
Mojisola
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Thank you Mojisola I think the same of you! Every time I stop by your blog I’m delighted by your classy ensembles! And I think the midi style would be a great look on you too! Happy monday dear 🙂
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That skirt is beautiful, Lena!! I love the look.
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Thank you lovely!! Happy Monday to you!!!
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Mondays are always better with such a cute outfit 🙂
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You look gorgeous Lena! Your skirt is very beautiful, love it! Kisses!
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Thank you Lorena, glad you liked this ensemble!! Much love dear~
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I absolutely love the skirt on you!!! It suits you perfectly!!! Lovely outfit Lena!!! Xoxoxo Serene
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Thank you Serene so happy to see you stop by!! Have a happy Monday dear big hugs!!
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I’m with you! I totally adore midi skirts and I love how you paired this one with the lace top and leather elbow blazer- so chic and classy! Gorgeous! xo
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Thank you lovely, yes it’s a style that’s chic and versatile and great paired with crop tops and boxy sweaters, oh the possibilities are endless! Happy monday dear!
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I’m loving the midi skirt trend, but I’m wondering if I can pull it off since i’m so short.
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Hi Jamie yes indeed the midi skirt is a versatile piece and I’m glad you brought up a great point! I think the possibilities are endless for you my dear! It’ll look stellar if you opt for a high-waisted one, pair it with a crop top, and wear stilettos with thin straps like mine or nude ones as they help elongate the legs. Check out this article here on pulling of the midi look; hope that helps dear!! xo~
http://femalemag.com.my/fashion/trends/how-wear-midi-skirts-if-you-are-petite
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LOVE this look 😄
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Thanks Lauren!!
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That Halogen skirt has been on my wish list and shopping bag online for days now..seeing how gorgeous itlooks on, only solidifies my desire to buy it. Gorgeous outfit.
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Thank you, yes it’s a great one and so versatile, I hope you get it soon, and looking forward to an OOTD with you in it! 🙂
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The skirt is everything on your classy look. Cute bag😀. You know I’m a bag addicted so the shoes😃.
Hv a great new week!
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Thank you Tanya! I feel the same way I’m a totally bags and accessories person! Thanks for stopping by dear have a great one!!
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Thanks Lena yes we do😄.
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So pretty! I wish I could confidently wear these skirts. Do you live in Chicago? This neighborhood looks familiar. My sister lived in a neighborhood like this for the last 4 years- so pretty.
xx
Jenny // Mish Mosh Makeup
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Hi Jenny, yes I do! This was shot in Gold Coast near Astor! Indeed this is a beautiful neighborhood with classy vintage flair! 🙂
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Wonderful outfit to start the work week! That skirt is gorgeous! Love how feminine it looks with those strappy heels.
xo~ J.Frost
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Thank you J.Frost you always have the loveliest words to say!! Happy Monday dear and looking forward to more of your OOTD posts!! 🙂
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Hello my friend! I apologize for being MIA for the past week or so. I am in love with this look! You look stunning! I was actually never into midi skirts until this season and I am glad I gave them a shot. I think they look flattering on everyone. The color of the skirt is amazing! And it looks so chic paired with the blazer. I hope you have a great day! ~ Lauren http://www.ginnysclosetblog.com
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Thank you Lauren so happy to see you stop by! I loved reading your last post about breast cancer awareness month and always find so much inspiration from your words. And indeed I can imagine this would be a stellar look on you too!! Have a grat one dear! 🙂
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That skirt is gorgeous! I have tried wearing midi but somehow it looks a little off on me, maybe because my legs are not long enough? I’ll try wearing it with higher heels, might work, thanks for the inspiration, Lena. xx
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Hi Shireen yes that’s a great point! I would suggest stilettos like these with very thin straps as they help elongate the legs! And midis with just below the knee length or 2-3 inch below the thickest point of the calf looks best! 🙂
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You loom stunning! Obsessed with your skirt! Gorgeous! 💙
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Thank you Vanessa!! The same to you girl I’m loving your outfit today with a pop of red! Much love dear!!
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Looove the shoes, the bag and the little rings !
Xoxo
Michelle
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Thank you Michelle!! Happy Monday dear!
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Really cute look. I love how you layered that 3-D floral sweater under the blazer!
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Thanks Sera, it truly is a fun and versatile top! 🙂
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adore this look! the skirt is so beautiful. and the blazer fits you so well!
xx
Sumbal
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Thank you Sumbal!!
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great outfit.!! love it 🙂
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Thank you Rose!! Happy monday dear!
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Happy Monday to you too 🙂
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Wow, this might be me favorite look from u so far (until u post another amazing look) — love the midi skirt! http://hideorgochic.wordpress.com
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Thank you Elle! Happy monday dear!
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The pleating and the blue and black horizontal strips on that midi are perfection. I just ADORE this edgy, lady-like look on you, Lena! XO – Danielle
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Thank you Danielle, this striped version really is like adding an extra pep to a regular midi look! Have a great one!
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I really love this kind of skirt. And the colors it has are so cool. ^^ A great outfit again!
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Thanks Julia, glad you liked this look! Happy Monday!! xo~
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Sweet!
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Thank you Danna!! ❤
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love this look! Your midi skirt is absolutely gorgeous, we also have the same H&M blazer too!
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Oh that’s awesome! It’s a great blazer, H&M always has the best finds! 🙂
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Love this classy look! X
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Thank you Huimin!! Happy Monday!
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I love your sandals! I always wanted a pair like these 😀 and your skirt looks very professional and also flattering ^_^ your pictures are a pictorial from Harper’s Bazaar ! Xx
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Aww thank you Maria you just made my day! Have a great day sweetie! 🙂
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You look so dreamy!! Absolutely stunning!! Such a gorgeous model!!! Have a lovely week!! XOXO
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Thank you Kristin, you to dear have a lovely one!
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I’ve totally been eying that skirt at Nordstrom! It looks adorable on you!
Kelli
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Thank you Kelli!! That is a great one totally recommend it! 🙂
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Lovely skirt … 🎀
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Thank you dear!! xoxo~
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That skirt is to DIE for!! Seriously loving the way that you styled it, the shoes are perfect and minimal and don’t take away from the fabulousness of the skirt. Gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing more of your style!
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Thanks Maya glad to hear you enjoyed this post! Have a great one dear 🙂
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I love the midi skirt too! 🙂 I designed one myself from batik material I got from Singapore and it’s beautiful!!
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Thank you dear, would love to see that skirt, wow I would love to design my own someday! 🙂
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great look sweetieeee . i like so much this skirt
kisses
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Thank you Oanna! Happy monday!
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Love your shoes so much !
xxx, Claire
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Thanks Claire!!
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Amazing outfit! You look fabulous!
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Thank you Ello!! xoxo~
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I am a midi-devout too. Love the skirt you look fabulous. http://voices-in-my-head.net/ 🙂
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Thank you Dan! Don’t you just love how trendy and versatile it is! 🙂
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This skirt is amazing! Great outfit.
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Thanks Alecz!
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I love it! This outfit is perfection, as is the post and photography. This looks like a beautiful neighborhood. :0)
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Thanks Jacqueline, you should definitely check out this area when you come to Chicago, it’s got a rich vintage flair! 🙂
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I will! And, I hope we can meet up for a coffee/tea and chat :o)
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Absolutely love your skirt, you styled it so perfectly and the setting just makes it all even better! 😀
xxx
Camilla
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Thank you Camilla! Much love dear 🙂
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You go to the most beautiful and cool places! And nice photos as always! What camera do you use? And I love the look too! Love, Ting xo
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Thank you Ting that’s very sweet of you dear! My photographer Jason uses canon 5d series mark ii and mark iii 🙂
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Youre welcome! Whoa sounds expensive haha! Xo
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Gorgeous pictures – I love your outfit
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Chione XX
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Love the whole outfit!
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Love the colours combination as usual Lena!!! And the skirt is very cute!!!
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I love these shoes! I really wanted a white pair for my graduation but never got a pair. Probably for the best as I can not walk in stiletto heels! This skirt is lovely, I always think midi skirts look really weird on me so I’m constantly envious of everyone who can pull them off!
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Hi India! Thanks for stopping by, I think thin-strapped stilettos are very versatile and goes well with a lot of outfits. I usually go for those that have a lot of sole support as that really put the burden off of my toes. How about a high-waisted midi that flares slightly past the knee? I love how they look great with crop top and boxy sweaters alike this Fall! xo~
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Hi Lena,
Fabulous, fabulous look! I love the stripped midi skirt and the heels. I have a pair of black heels just like them. The combination of the skirt, rose textured top, and shoes gives it all a feminine touch that just radiates. I love this demure look! You look stunning my friend. 🙂
XOXO, Maria
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Thank you Maria, glad you liked this outfit! And yes this outfit is ideal for work and happy hour, you name it! 🙂
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You remind me so much of Carrie in SATC in these photos – eee too gorge for words! Your skirt is fabulous and this is my favourite post of yours yet. x E
Elizabeth Victoria Clark
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Oh Elizabeth that’s so sweet of you to compare me to Carrie I’m on cloud 9 now! Happy Monday dear!! Love your blog xo~
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Hi Lena! I love your braslet.It is very beautiful 🙂
xx Marina
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Thank you Marina!! ❤
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Love me a good knee length skirt!
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Yes, it’s a great piece to rock out in Fall! Thanks for stopping by Andrea!
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That striped skirt is gorgeous. Love this look babes!
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Thanks Natasha!! That’s very sweet of you dear!
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Gorgeous look. Love the skirt on you. I need those heels in my life immediately x
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Thanks Katie, yes thin-strapped stilettos are so chic and go with just about everything!! 🙂
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Love the striped midi skirt, the pleats are so chic!
Have a great day,
Much Love,
Karen
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Thank you Karen!! Have a great one!
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Ah you are SO gorgeous! The details of your top is just beautiful, that skirt is so classy and so perfect, and as always your accessories! *gasps* Why do you have to be so perfect!! Seriously loving this look!
XOXO, HaeMin
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Lol thanks HaeMin that’s so sweet of you dear!! Have a great day girl and stay warm in this chillier by the day weather we’re having!! ❤
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Wow this outfit is utterly gorgeous! It’s my idea of an ideal outfit although I’m not sure midi skirts would do anything for my height! But it looks great on you and I love the subtle pleats of the skirt 🙂 I’ve also been eyeing that Marc Jacobs bag for an everyday/work bag, would you recommend it Lena? xx
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Hi Naeun! Hope you are well dear, yes this midi trend is in heavy rotation in my wardrobe and I think it is a very versatile piece! I like it best with stilettos and crop top as that really elongate the legs and exudes a longer stature. Also I LOVE this Too Hot To Handle bag, it is worth every penny as it can be on the crook of your arm, crossbody, and also sit seamlessly on your shoulder!!
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Great, thanks for the tip Lena! The bag looks so good online and so I wanted another opinion and I’m glad you recommend it 🙂 xx
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You’re welcome dear!!
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I am definitely jumping on the midi skirt bandwagon. It took me a minute but I’m fully committed now! Looking great!
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Yes it’s a great trend isn’t it and comes in so many textures and designs! Thanks for stopping by Nikki and Xoch!
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Lovely pics, I’m in love with your skirt and the background !
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Thank you Caroline!! ❤
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nice outfit , love this skirt and shoes
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Thanks Salome, yes I’ll be sure to check it out, have a great one!
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Love everything about this look and the setting is amazing aswell!!!
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Thank you Elvisa!
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Love this classic look and the stripe midi skirt will make such a great wardrobe staple! Cute jacket too, the brown spot pattern on the sleeves is quite unique!
Prudence
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Thank you Prudence!! Much love dear!
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This look is my favorite , really awesome!And that skirt is gorgeous!
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Thank you Gery!!
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Obsessed with that skirt Lena!!
-Judy
http://damselindenim.wordpress.com/
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Thanks Judy!! Have a great one!
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You look so beautiful in all of these pictures, and your dress is amazing! It’s good to hear that going back to San Francisco is always a great experience for you. http://www.parajumpersishop.com
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Thanks Edith, I love SF and would love to do a shoot there but in the meantime Chicago would do 🙂
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I love this skirt! It’s so pretty and the length is perfect! The leather jacket is the perfect touch!
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~~Megan~~
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Thank you Mega! It truly is a fun outfit to put together!!
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I love everything striped, and you styled this print perfectly. I love the fun direction you took it in, like all of your outfits it is truly you 🙂
Camellda Lynn
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Thank you Camellda glad you liked the outfit and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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Lena, that skirt is gorgeous! blue, black and white are my favorite colors right now. You look stunning!
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Thank you Nout!! ❤
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You absolutely rock that midi skirt!
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Thank you Euge!!
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Great outfit! I am also enamored with midi skirts. 🙂
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Thank you Alice!!
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Gorgeous! I love the striped skirt!
— Michelle | MXP STYLE
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Thank you Michelle!
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I love midi skirts! I have a floral one 🙂 But I don’t have nice long legs like you lol I’m pretty short! I did buy a 2nd one online but then had to return it because it stuck out all around and made me look like a balloon lol! All good now haha! But I think you look gorgeous as always and once again, you do soooooo well with the awesome photography and modelling!!
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Thank you Marlene that’s very sweet of you I’m glad you liked this photo shoot! The midi skirt is such a versatile look and though it comes in so many shapes and sizes it can often be tricky to pull off. I usually play with the lengths by wearing it with a crop top and stilettos, at the same time making sure the shape is not too bellowy and the hem ends an inch below my knee – this really helps elongate your legs! Hope that little advice is helpful in some way 🙂 Have a great one dear!
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Thanks for the tip Lena! The one I have is just on the knee and I usually like to tuck it into my clothes. But I would much rather wear a crop top haha but you have a figure in which you can pull it off and I hope I can too! X
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You can pull off any style! I love it!
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Thank you Erika!!! ❤
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Great outfit!
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Thank you Naomi! 🙂
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I love midi skirts too. They’re just so flirty and classy at the same time
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Indeed they are, thank you V! 🙂
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Loving this outfit! You have such a knack for putting together outfits! xoxo Hillary
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Thanks Hillary! That’s very sweet of you dear, hope you have a great one!
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I love those women clothing you featured in you blog. They look good on you and I love reading your articles too.
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Thanks Nicole that means a lot to me that you enjoy reading my articles. Much love dear! 🙂
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love love love your steve madden heels!! are they comfy? btw you look so good in midi skirt!! only if i was taller :O
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Hi Annie! Yes they actually are and the padding on the front really helps! Thanks dear that’s so sweet of you I’m just hoping it won’t get too cold for these bad boys 🙂
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Love your classy stripe skirt, gorgeous shades of blue. I also like your elbow patches, so on trend. You look fab! Thanks for visiting earlier. Are you from a lihky or are we following each other?
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Thank you Lorna! I’m not on that but I do like checking out your blog! You’ve got stellar style girl! 🙂
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you look great 😀 my! that jacket is..Ah! I love it!!! 🙂
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Thank you dear!! 🙂
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Oh my! I HEART midi skirts!!! 😀 They are so feminine yet chic!! And you look very beautiful in that midi skirt! C’est très chic:D Happy Friday beautiful! xo
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Thanks Vivian dear, they definitely are so feminine and on-trend! Happy friday to you too dear!!xoxo~
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Loved your way of dressing 🙂 looking very pretty. i also want to buy this outfit 🙂
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Thank you!!
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I’m in love with your sandals!
Eea
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Thanks Eea!! ❤
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Your welcome! xoxo
Eea P
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I love the whole outfit 😍
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Thank you Khaye!! ❤
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Welcome pretty! Keep inspiring others 😘☺️
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