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I’m Walking In Sunshine Skirt

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When I bought this Colorblock skirt from Free People last year, I was so excited. The colors were brilliant and it was 75% off. I previously wore it here and here..

It has always reminded me of Anthropologie’s Field of Vision Skirt. I missed out on that one, but Mary from Happily Grey styled that skirt gorgeously a few months ago. I like how she wore it with a vest. I plan to do that in the fall with this skirt, as well.

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I like how it transitions into every season. Every season deserves some sunshine.

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I cannot resist a maxi skirt. There’s just something about a long skirt that makes my knees weak.

That is not my hair sticking out at the top of my head, by the way. That is me with an unfortunate tree made of twigs right behind my head. This venturing out of the house thing is happening in baby steps.

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Let’s talk products:

The Colorblock Skirt is sold out on the Free People website. But it is still available from a different retailer here. A similar coin necklace is being sold right now through Free People. My coin necklace was care of Free People for being involved in the Free People Me program. The silver sandals are from Anthropologie. The shirt was from Anthropologie many years ago.

Whew! That was a mouthful. Or is it handful, since I am writing it? Hmmmm.

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Do you have a piece of clothing that transitions into every season? What is it? I think I might style this skirt with my Daydrifter Denim Shirt next. What do you think?

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Outfits Last Week

I wanted to do a Halloween outfit post, but I never got around to it. This is what I wore last week. Although two of them, I will continue to wear all season.

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Mother’s Jeans is my very favorite brand of jeans. I bought these “friends in high places” (which after describing all of the different animal’s accessories further in this paragraph, I am wondering if that was a play on words) pair at Nordstrom Rack for something like 70% off. I cannot remember exactly because I believe I bought these in July. I could not wait to wear them in the fall and winter. The design is so much fun. Amidst the swirls and gold shapes, there is a rabbit smoking a hookah, a mystic owl, two different foxes (one smoking a pipe and the other standing stoically). I could not love these more! I took my regular size 29 in these.

I paired the pants with Anthropologie’s Ruffled Hem Pullover. I love the pattern mixing. I borrowed my daughter’s fox necklace from Charming Charlies. I will wear this outfit all winter. It is one of my favorites.

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This Free People Manina Colorblock Skirt (still on fantastic sale and still available in all sizes as of this writing) is perfect for the season. Last time I paired it with my black t-shirt. I do not own a long sleeve back sweater or shirt. I paired it instead with my H & M mustard layering top. These are such great little tops at $13. I purchased my usual medium. I ended up purchasing the Corallina Necklace on sale as I watched its quantities sell out. I am so glad I did, because it is a great necklace at the sale price.

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And for Halloween I wore my t-shirt I bought five years ago at a boutique and never wore. I paired it with my Anthropologie Citizens of Humanity Anja Maxi Denim. The necklace is my daughter’s from Charming Charlie’s.

What did you wear this week? Anything fun or scary? I bought a gnome costume to wear to a Halloween party, but then did not end up going to either of the parties we were invited to. So I have not even tried it on yet. If I do, I will post pics. We are a bit too laid back around here.

* I shared this on The Pleated Poppy!

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“Hip” It Real Good

My style has been evolving from very feminine (a-line dresses and poofy skirts) to more bohemian. Hippie, if you will. I still love poofy skirts. But I also love an easy breezy layered look. Complexity is the key to happiness, afterall.

The other day, I turned to my husband, laughing and said, “Hey honey. When did I turn into such a hippie?” I was wearing the outfit below.

He replied, “I don’t mind.”

: )

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This skirt is from Free People. When I purchased it, it was 75% off. It is called Manina Colorblock Skirt. It is still available (as of this writing) in this color, in all sizes. This blows my mind. This is one of my favorites. I love this skirt. It can really twirl.

The top is from Free People, Keep Me Tee. I used my birthday discount for it. I tie it at the waist. The necklace is from Anthropologie last month. It is a layering necklace.

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This was another purchase in August with my birthday discount. It is the Free People Rizzo Skirt. I am wearing it in a medium. It has ruffles. Ruffles. Swoon.

The shirt was a sale find also from Free People called We The Free Big Wave Tee in the fatigue combo. It is definitely a muddy grey, rather than green. It is also a medium. The belt is an Obi Belt from Free People. The boots are from the flea market. The earrings are from Anthropologie, years ago.

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Here we have a sale find from last year. I scored it for 75% off. I paired it with boots and bee hive earrings from Anthropologie. It was called Glimmered Ankita Dress. It is from Anthropologie.

Have you jumped on the “hippie” bandwagon? Or would it just be wagon? Or van? And would ending this with, “Peace” be appropriate? Or is that just slang?

I would make a terrible “hippie.”

P.S. I shared this on The Pleated Poppy!