Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Perennial


When I bought this skirt last fall, I had no idea it would be a piece that would grow to be such a special part of my wardrobe. Since I've had it, though, the beautiful print and feminine cut have kept me wooed and I still find myself wanting to reach for it again and again. I documented it on the blog in the fall as well as the winter, and now here it is once more as we reach springtime. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it also paired so unexpectedly well with this gorgeous teal shade of nail polish (a first for me!), subduing it and preventing the colour from looking too kiddy.




p.s. you can enter to win Butter London's entire spring 2012 collection (an $85 value) here!
Wearing: H&M sweater and skirt, Wilfred belt, Zara shoes, BCBGMAXAZRIA cuff and ring, vintage bag (borrowed from Mina), nails Butter London Slapper (c/o Nail Polish Canada)

42 comments:

  1. i love the H&M conscious collection! such a gorgeous print on that skirt!
    xo, Tina
    WWW.TINACIOUS.ME
    WWW.TINACIOUS.ME

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  2. so pretty..love the skirt

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  3. MichelleesqueMarch 14, 2012 7:25 AM

    I absolutely love that skirt and your shoes!

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  4. that skirt is in deed something special, love the mix and match patterns, cute bag!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  5. Nikki @ The Ginger DiariesMarch 14, 2012 8:31 AM

    The skirt is a lovely piece :) I adore how you combined it with stripes here! xo

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  6. Kultur und StilMarch 14, 2012 8:31 AM

    the skirt looks indeed wonderful with the striped t-shirt!

    xxx Anita

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  7. That skirt looks absolutely beautiful and I really like that vintage bag :)

    Lubna
    ELLE VOX

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  8. Natasha FatahMarch 14, 2012 9:39 AM

    Always love stripes with florals!
    xoxo
    www.natashafatah.blogspot.com

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  9. pattern mixing at it's best. i looooove this outfit and the ladylike shoes are brilliant. the pop of turquoise on your nails is so much fun.

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  10. Pretty! I'm impressed you can pull off bare legs already though; I'm still freezing.

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  11. This is beautiful! I would totally wear this!!

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  12. I am absolutely loving this Jen! The pattern mixing is amazing, and seriously, that skirt was made for you. The cut is perfection with your figure! Also loving the locale haha, my dad's law office is right near the courts so I spend lots of time around the law courts waiting for him when I need a ride home!

    Alex xo

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  13. Oh how I adore that skirt! The print is excellent and also the mixing is perfect! Great job :D

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  14. With Each Passing DayMarch 14, 2012 10:51 AM

    The skirt is simply stunning.

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  15. Agreed, that skirt is such a winner!

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  16. Pretty skirt. Floral prints are always lovely!

    xoxo
    Suzie Q
    http://stylecuebysuzieq.blogspot.com

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  17. SideSmile StyleMarch 14, 2012 11:48 AM

    Love love love this skirt! The whole outfit is very well put together! I'm your newest follower : )

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

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  18. love the stripes with floral prints combination!

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  19. The pattern really is gorgeous! Every time I spot it at H&M, I always rush over to take a look, hoping that they'll re-release a version of this skirt!

    http://xjole.blogspot.com

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  20. love the outfit jen!

    xo julesinflats.blogspot.com

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  21. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONMarch 14, 2012 12:34 PM

    you and I must be in the same stripe mood today! Love how you paired them with that fabulous floral skirt! xo
    www.frankieheartsfashion.com

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  22. chocolatefashioncoffeeMarch 14, 2012 1:08 PM

    loove that skirt :)

    http://chocolatefashioncoffee.blogspot.com/

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  23. Gail and RhodaMarch 14, 2012 1:33 PM

    Love the stripes with the floral! ~ Rhoda

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  24. Oh my God, I'm wearing a VERY similar outfit to work today! Except I added some black tights underneath because it's still pretty cool in TO :) And don't you just love Slapper? I thought I'd love Trout Pout more but Slapper looks so much better in person :)

    www.monochromachic.com

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  25. Closet FashionistaMarch 14, 2012 4:45 PM

    I am so bummed that I never picked up that skirt, it is so amazing! You look awesome :)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  26. Love this mixing of prints! So cute! And the pop of blue nail polish is perfect!
    <3 Kastles

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  27. Style &amp;amp; PoiseMarch 14, 2012 7:29 PM

    Love the stripes and floral combination!

    Roni

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  28. I love the elbow patches Jenn!

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  29. The skirt was a great purchase -- so elegant with great fluidity of motion. Love the striped sweater you've paired with it, all cinched in with a skinny belt. A very classic and feminine look, lovely!

    -- Laina

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  30. You look so sweet! I can't get enough of your skirt.

    xo Jo

    http://whiterosesandcoffee.blogspot.com/

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  31. Ballerina&#39;sBunMarch 15, 2012 11:28 AM

    wow your smile is so pretty ! love your natrualness and sense for style ! xx nadine www.ballerinasbun.blogspot.com

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  32. I LOVE your mix of patterns! That top & skirt could not look any more amazing!

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  33. I remember hearing so late about the Fall Conscious Collection (a few days before the launch) and being so sad when I couldn't find anything left in stores the day after the launch. I had seen pictures of this skirt on your blog, and that's why it was the one piece I really wanted to see in person but unfortunately had no luck. Since then, I've been living vicariously through you :P and enjoying seeing how you wear it every season, and I have to say I've loved all variations. It truly is a wonderful piece!

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  34. That skirt is gorgeous and so perfect woth stripes!

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  35. i love florals and stripes together! this look is perfect!

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  36. Rosalinda TjioeMarch 16, 2012 8:13 AM

    Love the combination of stripes and floral! You look stunning =) X

    http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com

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  37. super cute outfit! Love the skirt!

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  38. suuuper lovely! I absolutely love this skirt!

    Leonor
    http://thesparklinglemon.blogspot.pt/

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  39. Lovely outfit, love your skirt and shoes!! <3

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  40. Not Just A Pretty DressMarch 19, 2012 6:22 AM

    I love this skirt and I really like how you styled floral with stripes, very original! I think the H&M Conscious Collection is one of their best lines.

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  41. Gorgeous!! I love the skirt, and the sweater is sp perfect with it...I also love all the light brown accents in this outfit :)

    Natasha ~ TashaDelrae.com

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  42. your blog is beautiful, so are you and your outfits.

    I have a giveaway on April 1. Come check it out.

    http://chicadvisor.blogspot.com

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