Angie's Blog

I love big skirts :)

(EXCUSE the wrinkles - needs a good press. Not styled. Popped the new skirt on with the Esprit hoodie I'm wearing today to show you). 

I've had one of these - think Oscar de la Renta skirts - on my shopping list for years! Not willing to spend too much on the item, I finally stumbled across this one for a song from Karen Millen. Fully lined and beautifully made. I'm impressed. 

It's absolutely gorgeous and better in person. Its architectural drape, length, fit, colour, and volume are perfect! Pockets too! The pleats don't pouf out at the waist because they are masterfully constructed and partially stitched down. Genius. Surprisingly comfy too.

I'm ready to wear this skirt, whenever! Christmas Eve for starters. My head is exploding with ideas on how to style it. It's seasonless and trendless, to my eye. 

I need to think about how to store its bigness in our compact loft........

Thanks for looking. Yes, I have the specs to match! xo

Pics #1 to #3:. New cream low heeled boots: PLANNED and on my shopping list. I needed something just a little lower than my cream Aquatalias. Vince Camuto. VERY comfy and well made! Fit my low volume feet well. I passed on a pair of old cream boots last year so these took their place.

 **This was a priority purchase because cream boots are an essential for my style. 

Pics #4 to #6: New light blue sneakers. UNPLANNED, and a perfect match with my light blue satchel and specs! Irresistible. Since I passed on two pairs of ripped-up sneakers in January - (my walking lifestyle in the elements is hard on shoes!) - there is plenty of room for these. Gum soles are a nice bit of evolved bookending with my dark blonde hair. Added insoles to make them fit. Not as comfy as my ECCOs but comfy enough. 

QUESTION: Ridiculously long laces. Looks unpolished to my eye. Can't tuck them away. Any tips on how to shorten them? 

Thanks! xo

Update: Chopped inches off the laces! Heat set the aglets onto the shorter laces. SO MUCH BETTER :) (Pics #7 and #8).