Thursday, July 8, 2010

OOTD: It's a skirt, it's a tube...

... iiiitttt's SUPER TOP!

(Admittedly ridiculous. Sorry.)

But no, seriously. Way back when I bought this skirt, I was excited to try it as a tube top, too. See, I don't buy strapless tops or dresses all that often. Not only are they not the most flattering on me, but I lack the equipment to hold them up. But sometimes, I like the idea of them, so this skirt was perfect-- I was buying it as a skirt (and would get most use out of it that way), but also knew I could dip my toes into the pond of tube tops, too. Problem solved.

Plus, after yesterday's outfit, which was pretty mainstreamed, I wanted to spice up my new bell bottoms. I mean, don'chall miss it when I don't wear wacky things?  :)

Top/Skirt: F21 striped mini
Belt: Rodarte for Target leopard bow belt
Jeans: J Brand Lovestory in Falcon
Shoes: Steve Madden Tristano heels
Bracelet: A.V. Max pyramid studded cuff (and... eeeppp!)
Ring: MbMJ bow ring, won from ELECTRICFRINGE (thanks, lady!)

12 comments:

  1. That is really cute and I love the belt. I'm not very good at mixing patterns but love when others do. :-)

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  2. Lisa - respect the shoesJuly 8, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    LOVE this look on you - the different greys, the wide-leg jean - you look chic and summery. Dare I say maybe one of my fave looks on you - partly for its simplicity?!

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  3. I love it! The belt looks great over it too.

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  4. This is awesome! You look fantastic in it as a tube top! I did the same thing with one of my skirts a couple of weeks ago. Next on my agenda is to throw a blazer on top and wear it to work.

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  5. Looks great as a tube too. I love when item of clothing is interchangeable like this.. :)

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  6. Ummmmm can I just say how jealous I am that you can not only wear that as a skirt, but also as a tube top? I couldn't pull either look off! You look awesome!

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  7. The Coastal ChicsterJuly 8, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    that top is really cool! love it paired with the belt.

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  8. Wow, I cannot believe that top is actually a mini! I'm so jealous that I can't do that, girl! It's too cute as a top, and did I mention genius-much? You look fab as always! (And the nook is looking fab too!)

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  9. You look A-mazing!
    (Like that's a shocker! :)

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  10. what a great idea wearing the skirt as a tube top :) looks great!

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  11. Looks great as a tube top!!
    Love your jeans.

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  12. You look so cute! Love the mix of stripes with the printed belt. You are totally pulling off the tube top, you should rock them more often.
    viv

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