Today’s Lesson: don’t nap in my clothes until AFTER the daily photo. I’ll model this skirt again after it’s had a good wash and press.
Top – Thrifted, Twenty-One. Drawstring neckline had a big, floppy bow, but I put an end to that
Skirt – Mossimo via Savers
Belt – Dissected two thrifted belts, made this one
Bag – Aeropostale via Ebay
Shoes – I only own one pair of sandals. Expect to see these a lot
About that belt…
Years ago, I bought a turquoise and orange leather belt with this steer-head buckle. I was helping a friend teach simple line dances for a church activity, and thought it’d be a hoot to show up with a tacky, western-themed belt. I even bragged to pals about my huge belt buckle.
Ha! By southern New Mexico standards, my buckle was downright dainty. The ranchers and rodeo champions in the congregation put me to SHAME. I never knew how many platter-sized belt buckles lurked in my friends’ closets, waiting to double as shields or sleds.
The blinding orange ‘n’ turquoise belt was eventually replaced with something more subtle, vegan, AND versatile; the macrame holes make this belt adjustable enough to wear at waist or hip level. Nifty, eh?
I always assumed pencil skirts wouldn’t accommodate my big ol’ legs, but A. of academichic inspired me to give ‘em a go. Thank you, A.!
Wow-you look great! I like the pencil skirt on you.
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I can’t believe you have been avoiding the pencil skirt for so long – it looks amazing on you! So glad I could make another convert (I do hope you are a true covert now, because you should be with that silhouette)!
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Stitchywitchy – Thanks, Mom. =)
A. – My thighs seem to carry 78% of my body fat, so I always wore full skirts to hide them. I still love a full skirt, but there’s a lot to be said for long, clean lines. Thank you A., I’m a believer!
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