I’ve been getting a lot of wear out of an old floral skirt I’ve had for years. I would have told you it was about five years old, but a woman spotted me wearing it and exclaimed “I have the same skirt! Ann Taylor, 2004!” So there you go. She said it with conviction, and I’m inclined to believe her.
I pair it with stripes a lot lately — a look that I’ll admit I shamelessly based on a J.Crew window display. That’s probably a lame thing to admit (aren’t bloggers supposed to perpetuate the idea that we pluck our ideas out of the ether?), but a good idea is a good idea no matter the origin. Plus I crazy it up a little by adding polka dots. Or big flowery poof things. And plastic-framed glasses, because I am a typical blogger after all.
Below is a pretty fantastic substitute for my floral skirt. I even picked one up for myself because it’s on sale, and I figured I could use another flowery option to get me through the next eight years.
* photo of me and Jordan by Maia McDonald; all others from my Instagram feed
Michelle @ Rosy Blu
July 3, 2012 at 12:47 pmThis post made me laugh, because I’m beginning to think we have VERY similar taste! Last week, I posted that I had a Star Glow plate like yours on sale on my Etsy shop…and now this. I found this same skirt (exact same one, right?) at a thrift shop and picked it up because I loved the colors and pattern so much–but it didn’t fit me, so I made a pillow slipcover to sell on my Etsy shop.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97727297/20-throw-pillow-slipcover-red-orange
(I swear, I’ll stop posting my Etsy links in your comments now…but I thought you might get a kick out of this one, too!)
Making it Lovely
July 3, 2012 at 12:59 pmHaha! Yes, that’s the same one.
TieDye64
July 3, 2012 at 12:49 pmLove this! You two look absolutely adorable and chic. It’s so cool to see someone rock their very own personal style.
Mary
July 3, 2012 at 12:54 pmNo link for the skirt!
Making it Lovely
July 3, 2012 at 12:59 pmI linked to it below the layout! You’re right that it wasn’t in the paragraph though — I added it.
(p.s. Here’s the link.)
Christina W.
July 3, 2012 at 1:15 pmI fell in love with this skirt! So on a whim I decided to do a search for Ann Taylor floral skirt on ebay just now, and found a couple. Unfortunately none are in my size, but if any of you ladies are size 10 or 2p, go for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ann-Taylor-floral-browns-reds-orange-size-10-bottom-of-knee-length-skirt-/180919587621?pt=US_CSA_WC_Skirts&hash=item2a1fa5d325#ht_500wt_1361
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ann-Taylor-Petites-Size-2P-Skirt-Lined-Floral-Pattern-/380447788726?pt=US_CSA_WC_Skirts&hash=item5894748eb6#ht_602wt_1110
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ann-Taylor-Loft-Petites-Pretty-Cotton-Skirt-sz-2P-GORGEOUS-/220985395747?pt=US_CSA_WC_Skirts&hash=item3373c18a23
Making it Lovely
July 8, 2012 at 10:11 pmSnap to it, size 10s and 2Ps!
mandie
July 3, 2012 at 2:05 pmSO fun! I’m trying to figure out a pattern to mix with an ikat skirt I made last month. Any ideas, oh master mixer? ;)
Making it Lovely
July 8, 2012 at 10:10 pmSwiss dots!
Evelyn
July 3, 2012 at 3:34 pmLove love love. Especially the pink/orange pompom/flower pins.
Brave Beltworks
July 3, 2012 at 7:54 pmSuch a great combo!
Natalie
July 3, 2012 at 8:25 pmI love stripes and florals together – very j.crew! :)
patricia
July 3, 2012 at 8:32 pmWhat a pretty skirt!!! I love your Mother’s Day outfit! =)
nicole i
July 3, 2012 at 9:49 pmgreat outfit.
Karen
July 3, 2012 at 11:20 pmI really love your blog. I appreciate your style and the way you share – unassuming and authentic. I really appreciate it. I wish i could pull off that outfit you’re wearing on mother’s day. Cute!
Amber
July 3, 2012 at 11:46 pmBeautiful! I love the combination! I have a ton of stripes, so now I guess I just need to pick up a floral skirt. Seriously killer outfit!
Julie Edwards
July 4, 2012 at 9:57 amSuch a happy mix of stripes and florals… love it!
Sofia - WinterStays
July 4, 2012 at 8:31 pmLooks pretty, very chic. Love the polka dot scarf, it would look great with so many outfits.
Nicole B
July 5, 2012 at 1:45 amLove this outfit!! Fun and creative post…thanks for sharing!
chari
July 5, 2012 at 4:49 pmjust wanted to tell you how beautiful and healthy you look!
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July 6, 2012 at 11:24 amLoved this feature! Your style is the perfect mix of prim ladylike and indie cool. Very inspiring!
callie grayson
July 8, 2012 at 10:20 amAdore florals and stripes together, and now with the polka dots add! Love!
Thanks for finding the skirt, I am looking for summer skirts for work and this one is perfect!
and that shopper bag! eepp, must have!
xx
callie
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July 8, 2012 at 9:39 pmOh, as long you name your source it’s all good ;) This is really lovely.
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