Also, I think I should hunt down more leather garments. I stumbled across this one in a local thrift shop for $5 and almost passed it up because leather isn't my typical style...I tend to feel like a poser in athletic gear and "tough girl" clothes, like leather. However, the fact it was mustard yellow softened it up enough for me. Now, I really like it and I feel rather powerful (?) in it. As if there's a certain attitude associated with a leather pencil skirt that one can acquire merely by donning the piece. Who knows? Now, I'm on the search for the perfect leather shorts. I might not feel quite ready for the look, but one only grows by trying things out.
Outfit details:
vintage feather fascinator
Urban Outfitters plaid shirtdress
vintage belt
secondhand leather skirt
black tights, gift
Seychelles oxford heels
Old Gold Boutique ring
141 comments:
That skirt is just divine! and that belt! you have such amazing style
Sarah
theantiquepearl.blogspot.com
p.s i like the glasses ;)
Niiice! I love yellow these last weeks, so I'm in love with your skirt!! So creat! I'm searching for one, too. I just found yellow tights, same color, I like it!
Kisses from Paris,
Pandore
you totally rock the skirt! (:
I totally agree with you on what you said about wearing leather. It's why I rarely wear my leather jacket. You look so cute though! I think the mustard color on the leather skirt makes it more wearable :)
you pull it off so well!
I have been on the fence about getting a pair of seychelles oxfords or brogues, mainly because wearing them would put me well over 6 feet- but I think that this post has convinced me I need them in my closet... they look lovely with the outfit. the skirt is fantastic
I missed you wearing that yellow skirt! I think it's a fab skirt! You used to wear it for your supermarket pictures or something wasn't it? It's such a wearable hue :)
Love your outfits color combination, it looks stunning.
I need those shoes they are so cute and look really comfy!
♥Darla
Love it!! Whole outfit is amazing, especially the yellow skirt with the shirt looks goergous! :)
Love your outfits color combination, it looks stunning.
I need those shoes they are so cute and look really comfy!
♥Darla
Cute Glasses! Love the skirt:)
XX
Valerie
abutterflybyday.blogspot.com
I think this outfit is awesome! That skirt is blowing my mind!
i think it totally works for you. it doesnt seem uncharacteristic at all in my opinion! i really like this 'new' look you've got going on here, the glasses really change it up. fabulous, as usual my dear!
I, for one, love it! It doesn't resemble baddass on you, rather your sweetness and the colours are fantastic on you. Perfect, if you will!
That fun color makes the leather approachable! I adore the ring, too.
xx
this ring and skirt are awesome! :) love your blog a lot :)
The skirt is perfect...
But those glasses ! They're AWESOME !
I love the yellow leather skirt. I know, I feel the same way about leather...it always reminds me more of 80's MTV videos, but yours really works, especially with that plaid shirt.
amazing skirt!
www.whatdialike.com
that skirt is MAGIC. What a way to get ready for spring. Loving the look. Cute specs too!
xo, Kim www.crowded-closet.com
I love how the color of the skirt just pops! Great look.
Fantastic mustard skirt, Rebecca! It suits your beautiful hair color.
♥
I quite like leather - I wear a lot of dresses and I think a leather jacket edges out the look a bit, unfortunately it's been too cold to wear my one recently! and can I just randomly add that your hair has grown SO long!! I remember at the beginning of this blog when you had it bobbed and now it's almost waist-length - looks lovely :) x
beautiful skirt and amazing shoes! I always love your style. Would you like to exchange links?
xoxo
Love the leather skirt and the color! :)
we all want that skirt!
Great skirt! I can see you wearing this often actually.. so many possibilities! The oxfords and feather fascinator add the perfect touch of vintage.
ive always loved yellow and brown together!!! :D gorgeous as usual! :D
That's so funny- I found a bright orange leather pencil skirt at a vintage store a few weeks ago and I have been meaning to get around to posting about it. Yours looks great!
I've been investing more in leather lately too. I really can't get enough of it.
I've never been a huge leather fan, but I LOVE this skit! Perhaps it's because the color is my favorite : )
I love the glasses, and that skirt is so cool! I know what you mean about leather, sometimes I don't feel like it's "me" so I stay away from it. But that color is really nice, and it looks great on you.
The colour of that skirt is magic! I wanna put it on my toast :-)
That ring still gets me hyper...
Sparkles x0x0
Love the ring and skirt!
www.sonyasark.blogspot.com
best. skirt. ever.
that skirt is fantastic!
Your glasses are cute! I agree, when I'm eating noodles my glasses always fog up, but I can't remove them because I like to see what I'm eating! Your skirt is amazing! The fact that it's a pencil skirt, leather, and mustard yellow mixes so many elements that it makes it great to wear for anyone!
love the twist on the leather skirt.... made it your own :)
xo
bravegrrl.blogspot.com
Those oxford heels are probably my favorite shoes you own. LOL.
Awesome sweet, and not to mention your two fingered ring already makes you tough in my book! I hope you find a pair of leather shorts--I love that look! (Even though I'm too chicken to try it myself.)
Jenny
aww i definitely love this outfit. i love how it coordinates to everything from your hair to your shoes. and that head accessory.
I'm glad you didn't pass up the opportunity to change it up a little.
And when you look at it, it kind of fits in with your whole aesthetic, because of the colour and length.
I love the way the frames accent your style and make it more Mad-Men-y in a way without making you look nerdy or geeky. Of course, though, this is the TwentyFirst Century. Nerds are IN.
You skirt is butter. I love it.
Glasses do stink, but I prefer glases to contacts. I have transition lenses so I don't need to worry about the sun, but yes, I hate the fog factor. :(
XOs
Maeko
love the skirt, my favorite color! you wear leather well, i really think you could pull any look off :D
Love the color of your skirt -- so beautiful and seems to really fit your style.
- JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk
I love that you did get that skirt beacuse it is awesome! I have been a fan of your blog ever since I have started blogging and i love how informative and inspiring your blog is. :)
i absolutely love all the colors here--gorgeous with the background.
and the leather skirt becomes you--it's rad!
You always have the best yellow things, what a great look!
beautiful skirt, I also found a leather skirt for the same price as yours at a thrift shop only that it is grey and I love it.
That's my favorite yellow.
great ring!
so cute in glasses, froma fellow wearer ;-)
You really suit glasses - wear them more often! As a full-time glasses wearer, I totally understand the inconvenience but they're worth it when they look this chic!
I've been building up the courage to go for a leather skirt for a few months now. Never thought of a softer colour - good idea!
cute outfit, I love the color of that leather skirt so much
lovelove, M.
http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com
i know what you mean about feeling odd wearing leather (i just got some leather pants.. don't know what the heck i was thinking), but i agree that the yellow color gives the leather skirt a softer look. and the fact that it's cut like a pencil skirt makes it unique. i really love how you styled it with the plaid and the feather fascinator! ~joelle
oh my, you look so pretty I can't even say... Amazing skirt!
I love how this skirt is a fashion stretch for you, but it still is in line with your aesthetic. The bright butter yellow is lovely!
http://charmalade.blogspot.com
That leather skirt is fabulous. It suits you!
I love this look, i usually don't like leather but this yellow skirt is amazing! I also love the shoes, they remind me of the chloe silverado booties
that's such a great outfit! i love the color combination and your shoes! i really like your glasses too! i always wished that i wore glasses :)
I love love this outfit! The shoes, skirt, plaid top..ahh it's perfect! You look gorgeous <3
you look great in those glases . im getitng mine soon .
wow icant believe you almost passed on this skirt for 5 dollars
i love your glasses! this will sound nuts, but i've always wanted glasses. when i was a kid, i'd intentionally try to screw up my eyes (read under covers with flashlight, etc.) in order to get glasses. to no avail. i am cursed with 20/20 vision.
Really digging the yellow leather skirt. I think you've found the perfect complements to it in the plaid shirt and shoes.
Caroline of Red Glasses
love that mustard yellow skirt! i have such a hard time with colours and this is just adorable.
I think you look great with or without glasses, love these new retro frames! and the composition of these photos is amazing! risky in the road though haha. I once had a photo prof who told us under no circumstances to lie down in the road for a photo, at least you didn't do that haha
Your outfits always have fantastic contrasts of colour. So inspiring
every once in a while you post a picture that makes me realize just how impossibly tiny you are. it blows my mind every time. also, i do love those glasses but can commiserate about how troublesome they can be. i love the way i look in my glasses but i hardly ever find they are worth it.
You pull it off quite well = )! I love your dreamy, feminine, elegant style. I've been reading your blog for a few months and it has definitely become my favorite!
I like how often you do red lips. I only do it every now and then, but I want to try it more often. Also, your photo spots are always great, and you never look the least bit out of place in them. I'm excited to see your spring and summer looks.
i really like your glasses, they're endearing. you look adorable, as usual
i really love that ring
I love the look!! The glasses are great! Everything just works together so well! :)
how adorable are you in your little glasses?
love the setting....love the outfit. perfect.
love everything about this. that skirt was such a steal!
something about the leather skirt and the glasses really is just the perfect balance! you look great!
amazing, as always. i love your skirt and head band! your glasses look super good on you too! very very cute. and your ring is to die for!
i love you in glasses, so cute! and you definitely pull of the leather.
I'm so glad you didn't pass it up, the color is amazing on it.
and your glasses are pretty sweet too :)
http://thedollhouse0101.blogspot.com/
yep! see you in NY =)
i seriously love mustard yellow -used to be mildly obsessed... and the leather makes it even better! you look great
You look like you're a very cool, tres chic librarian.
Intelligent, but super fun.
There's something about the yellow of your skirt and the warm brown of your shoes that makes your hair look extra colourful to me, too. It's awesome.
love the skirt!
This outfit is EASILY my favorite you've worn in awhile. I love all of your posts but this one is just PERFECT! Great job!
Wow! That might just be the skirt to change all my opinions about leather! Sooo adorable!! And such a bargain!
Glasses can be inconvenient. I haven't worn contacts in about a year, though, since the ones I need are so expensive.
I just make sure my glasses are extra fabulous to make up for having to wear them. I have three pairs, one of which has a bunch of swarovski crystals on the temples. The sparkle helps offset the annoyance of having to wear them.
I love those Seychelles heels of yours!
Oh gosh!, I love your headband is lovely!
You look lovely in glasses. I wear glasses a lot too...but have never been very compatible with contacts. Probably about time I gave them another try!
Love the whole outfit, your shoes are spotless!
your glasses are really cute! All my frames are really nerdy for some reason... :b STILL love your ring!!
Gorgeous headpiece!
I think that skirt is one of my favorite things from your wardrobe. It's just the perfect color of yellow!
I'm not usually a big leather person either, but I LOVE this skirt. Of course mustard is pretty much my favorite color too. And your glasses are so cute! I've been wanting to get a pair again since I've been addicted to my contacts for years now. The biggest thing for me is that contacts enable my to wear sunglasses, which is a pretty big deal to me.
And oh how I love your bird ring!!
I'm loving this, per the usual! That skirt is truly stunning. I'm loving the color on you - fits you perfectly.
amaaaaaaaaaaazing skirt you look so gorgeous!!!
this outfit is perfection! i am in love! definitely adding you to my blog roll, because i love your style!
freshbrownies.blogspot.com
lovin' mustard..
and i really like your whole outfit!
ps. that ring is so interesting! i love it!
gizellefaye.blogspot.com
I can never get over how perfect those shoes of yours are! (if only I could afford a pair!*sniffle*)
You look beautiful, and amazing photos as always! :)
♥ Aya strawberrykoi.blogspot.com
Lordy that took a lot of scrolling to get to the comment form, but holy crap your glasses are too cute and that skirt is the perfectest color ever!
great to see photos always pretty good. Love the vintage belt and the colors mix
hey! you might want to check out this post http://www.kansascouture.com/2010/01/i-dream-of-jammies.html
by Kansas Couture! shes wearing a similar yellow skirt!
Your glasses are really great. They look so good on you, too!
And I adore your ring. It's so unique and beautiful.
the mustard leather skirt is lovely!
you look pretty instead of tough :)
-superumi
http://popsicle-dress.blogspot.com
Those glasses suit you so well! I am really blind without my contacts and really dislike wearing glasses because they are for one inconvenient but my glass is pretty thick and I just don't like that on me.
I love these shoes!!!!! estás muy guapa!!! me ha encantado el outfit!!
i love your skirt!! great combination of plaid and mustard!
heyfancypants.blogspot.com
You look gorgeous in the leather skirt. The colour is really nice and suits you a lot! Can't believe you foind it for $5. The leather skirts that I find here are about 10x the price :(
Your ring + new glasses = nom nom nom :) adorable xo
it's such an unsuual colour but you work it so well!!!
wow! you're perfect!
i love your skirt, the belt and shoes.
amazing look.
xx
I like seeing bloggers that I can in some way relate to. Red hair and glasses? You're a doll!
i'm glad you gave it a chance, you look great!
I totally adore the ring.
Love that mustard yellow skirt! I have been trying to track down a real leather skirt for awhile. I just hate PU! Gorgeous photos!
xoxo
J
www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com
you have a wonderful style, and I like it:)
I came to your blog through http://www.weardrobe.com/
I greet and wait for new posts ;*
I'm so glad you didn't pass it up! The color is so gorgeous and it's just a unique piece in general!
Amazing, I love the glasses!
Love this look! I've been trying to find a great colored leather skirt for so long now - you're so lucky!
that skirt rocks! I agree, there is something about leather skirts (and pants) that makes you feel like you could walk through a seedy neighborhood and be just fine! (I wouldn't recommend acting on these instincts though! ;)
wow, that's such a great skirt- i love it, and i'm usually not a yellow fan! it looks great with those shoes, too.
Awesome look. Perfect head to toe! PS those glasses are freakin awesome! I need to get a new pair here too, but taking my time finding the perfect ones...
even with four eyes, you look smashing!
love this outfit. great shoes and your glasses are really cool
That skirt is divine! So glad you didn't pass it up!
Oh gurl, that chunky ring from OLDgOLD boutique is fab-yoo-luss. I checked and they're sold out right now. Bummer! Keep it up!
love this look its so adorable... glad your wearing your head pieces agian i love them
XX
Vi from Cali
The ring, oxfords, and setting made for a beautiful shoot! Great job.
http://www.halcoholic.com
Oh my. That skirt is superb!
I totally get what you're saying about certain clothes enforcing their own emotions on you. There are a couple of dresses that I have that make me feel totally different than I do normally. I love your kind-of-new glasses.
loving that ring and the amazing mustard skirt!
Oh! Love the yellow skirt! It look amazing pair with the plaid blue shirt!
I'm sure if Django was next to me It would comment on your eyeglasses! He is a total fan of that type of frame, own already about 3 or more sunglasses of this type and only wish to add more to his collection! ;) They look very cute on you!
-Coco from Our Paper Moon
Love the color of shoes and that ring is really awesome.
i really love your mustard leather skirt! plaid shirt is the great combo <33
Completely adorable and i love the skirt.THe quirky ring is very interesting great find!
Your ring is awesome and your hair looks perfect!
oh i love it, such an unusual colour for leather, pleased you bought it!
Love it! I would wear this outfit any time at all. That skirt is just so wonderful!
I'm quite keen on worn out big ol' brown belts, i think they make all outfits better :) I just love the variety of colors going on here, so lovely as always!
this is just simply perfect. the buttery mustard leather skirt paired with the feathers paired with your glasses (which look great on you! you should wear theme more often!). And as usual your pictures are gorgeously composed... sigh...
-indigo
that skirt is theee perfect shade!
That skirt is absolutely perfect! I love the color. So glad you decided to get it. I think it suits you quite nicely.
You wear the skirt wonderfully! I myself really like leather but don't have any leather bottoms; just jackets. Like you, I want to invest in a pair of leather shorts!
Also, I love the photo of your fists and the last one...beautiful shots.
love the whole outfit! you're killing me softly! I want everything!!! If you ever decide to part with the yellow skirt could you please let me know!
that is a PERFECT outfit...I really really like that :)
i am in love with this outfit...and the fact that you got that skirt for only $5 makes it all the more amazing!
I love those brown oxford heels and that skirt is fab! I see it with burgundy tights and a black top/heels too.
Its really a wonderful post. Keep it up.
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