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Skirt: My design.(old.) Blouse: Old Navy. (similar.) Necklace: similar.  Bag: Anne Klein. (similar.) Shoes: Nine West. (similar.) Lips: MAC (please me.)

Last Sunday, I was rummaging through my disorganized closet, trying to figure out something for church and I stumbled upon this skirt.  It was one of the first pieces I designed to sell, and because I was feeling especially nostalgic, I decided to try it on again.  It was pleasantly surprising how much I still love this skirt and the way it fits me.  I felt like giving three years ago me a high-five because back then I still knew so little about making clothes, and I was sort of expecting to put this skirt on now and notice all the things I did wrong.  I’m often my own worst critic and I was basically expecting to see in this piece all the things I didn’t know how to do right, but it turns out, I still really like the design, and it still fits and flatters me in just the way I meant for it to.  And somehow the idea that 3 years ago, naive me was able to design something that current “much more savvy” me still approves of, gives me confidence for all the things that intimidate me now.  Maybe future me will approve as well.  I’d like to hope so…

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14 Comments

  1. Dana wrote:

    So beautiful! You are so talented and really have an eye for designing looks that will look great on everyone!

    Pink Champagne Problems

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  2. Deb wrote:

    Cori this skirt is absolutely stunning. I totally get why this excited you. Talent is always there. You truly have a gift. Can’t wait to see all the places you will go from here. Just wish I had found you sooner.

    <3 Deb

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  3. This skirt model is truly my favorite of all of your models! So perfectly elegant and classic.

    <3
    http://zazzish.blogspot.pt/

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  4. Tracy M wrote:

    You are so talented. I love to sew but I don’t know if I could design and make something that looks so complicated. That print looks fabulous with the pink and nude.

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  5. Lisa wrote:

    Gorgeous outfit!! :)

    Lisa,xo
    http://chiclittlethrills.blogspot.com/

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  6. I love your skirt! Your clothes always look so well made!

    Haley
    haleyvalerie.com

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  7. Katie wrote:

    I love this skirt!!! Great outfit :)

    http://alwaysfashionablykate.com

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  8. kelsey wrote:

    what a chic skirt!
    ladies in navy

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  9. What an amazing outfit! I love the top & skirt! Beautiful colors.

    http://www.verasawicki.com

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  10. Shira wrote:

    I have no idea what on earth could be wrong with your skirt- it’s gorgeous!!! And love the way you styled it- the color combo is beautiful!

    http://asequinloveaffair.com

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  11. Brittney wrote:

    Adorable skirt! This outfit is so fun and perfect for spring!
    <3
    Brittney

    Posted 5.6.14 Reply
  12. Courtney wrote:

    This look is gorgeous! Love the pattern on the skirt, and that is the perfect shade of pink!

    http://www.loveandclothing.com

    Posted 5.7.14 Reply
  13. Love this outfit! You look great and your design is just as savvy as it could be

    Happy Medley

    Posted 5.9.14 Reply
  14. tamathabanks wrote:

    that fabric is gorgeous! Love all of this: colour pairing, style, bag & shoes, all of it!

    Posted 5.15.14 Reply