Skirt: made by me (buy here.) Sweater: Downeast Basics. Ruffle Blouse: The Loft. Shoes: Thrifted. Necklace: NY&Co.
I’m thoroughly convinced that there’s nothing in my closet I love more than my pleated awning skirt. But really it’s not surprising, given my love for anything crisp, striped or nautical.
And this baby’s got all three covered.
I’ve made so many of these skirts now, but every time I finish one, run the iron carefully over the stripes and press the pleats into place, I get so excited.
What can I say, stripes excite me.
Then I send it off in a package to it’s new home with a little salute and imagine just how fabulous each girl is going to look in it.
I wonder if they’ll feel like I feel when I wear it. Like I’m standing on the helm of a boat, sails full, wind in my hair, pleats dancing and whipping around my legs.
I have an active imagination.
But this brings me to my next point.
I’m not really that into material stuff. I don’t get the point of a ten thousand square foot house, if I could have any car in the world it would probably be a Honda Civic (I know-old high school fantasy), and I don’t really care about expensive jewelry.
But if I am ever rich, the first thing I’m going to do is buy a sailboat.
And it will be blue and white.
And I’ll stand at the ship’s wheel, sailing my boat.
Whilst wearing my pleated skirt.
Wind in my hair, pleats dancing around in the breeze.
Until then, just wearing my skirt is a good alternative. At least I think so.
Okay, I usually pine over your outfits every single day, but you have taken today’s ensemble to a different level! I’m obsessed! I just might have to get my very own pleated skirt from you soon. You reassure me that I can still look tall at 4’10” with a long-ish skirt! :)
I LOVE this skirt! And I love the lime green with the black. I’m trying to decide if the saying ‘It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission’ will apply if my husband finds out how much they are!
oh i love this skirt! i already own 2 of yours but i see the price has doubled! yikes, i guess i will just be admiring them only now. i really do love all of them! you are talented!
I am so nautical obsessed! A good navy and white stripe combo really does it for me. I’ve admired this skirt a few more times than I care to admit, and I may just have to buy one soon!
I just adore my skirt!!! Can you tell me if you just iron it or do you use starch when ironing…my pleats don’t seem to look as crisp as yours. I have to admit I am terrified to iron it because I burn everything lol
I’m so glad you love it! I don’t use starch. I use a high heat setting cotton/linen and I use steam and a spray bottle. This fabric is seriously super fabric. You can use a lot of heat without damaging it.
Hi!!! I’m a new follower and LOVE your blog! You are to stinkin’ cute and I love your style. Oh and your littles are adorbs! I’m exited to read more! :-)
I never catch one of your skirts for sale :( I have been trying to get one since last summer! Also, sad to see from other comments that the price has increased, wondering now if I can even afford one…..I agree with others though that you should take special order requests :) Love your style!
New follower here…and this whole outfit is to die for! I look forward to your posts and hope you will check out my new beauty/fashion blog! Jenny from http://www.modernmodestbeauty.com
Terri G — I think the skirts are now $85 — if you can’t snag one, maybe you could have a seamstress make one that is similar?? I agree, they are adorable!
Love the skirt. I was actually just thinking about it the other day, from your original post about it – I think it’s a sign that you decided to post about it again.
That outfit looks great on you, and I love the backdrop! I have a sweater and a blouse like that, and I haven’t thought of putting them together…And those shoes…I hope to see more of those awesome shoes…
Cori I love these skirts! I just ordered one from your shop (I’ve been checking for months and this is my first time getting my hands on one). I’m 6 months pregnant so I won’t get to wear it anytime soon but I have just the event for it in May. Can’t wait!
Okay, I usually pine over your outfits every single day, but you have taken today’s ensemble to a different level! I’m obsessed! I just might have to get my very own pleated skirt from you soon. You reassure me that I can still look tall at 4’10” with a long-ish skirt! :)
This is my favorite skirt I think!! : )
I LOVE this skirt! And I love the lime green with the black. I’m trying to decide if the saying ‘It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission’ will apply if my husband finds out how much they are!
Love that nautical look! I always check for more skirtlistings, but I seem to miss out every time. Hopefully I’ll snag one soon :)
Love the green and blue together!
I love all of these colors together. Great outfit!
That sweater is so, so cute!
-Kate from ummmnowwhat.blogspot.com
Love it! You are what “they” are referring to when “they” say “Be your brand” :)
oh i love this skirt! i already own 2 of yours but i see the price has doubled! yikes, i guess i will just be admiring them only now. i really do love all of them! you are talented!
Love the skirt…..sad you increased the price.
I am so nautical obsessed! A good navy and white stripe combo really does it for me. I’ve admired this skirt a few more times than I care to admit, and I may just have to buy one soon!
Rebekah
headoverheels26.blogspot.com
Every time you wear this skirt I just love it more and more. I love the stripes and the pleats. It would look great with a sailboat.
What’s amazing is how well you ironed this pleated skirt! It’s a task that overwhelms me.
I have one word for you, practice. That’s how. I’ve ironed more pleats than I can even say…
I just adore my skirt!!! Can you tell me if you just iron it or do you use starch when ironing…my pleats don’t seem to look as crisp as yours. I have to admit I am terrified to iron it because I burn everything lol
I’m so glad you love it! I don’t use starch. I use a high heat setting cotton/linen and I use steam and a spray bottle. This fabric is seriously super fabric. You can use a lot of heat without damaging it.
Hi!!! I’m a new follower and LOVE your blog! You are to stinkin’ cute and I love your style. Oh and your littles are adorbs! I’m exited to read more! :-)
jenandjercook.blogspot.com
xoxo,
~Jeni
Thanks Jeni! I’m pretty in love with my littles…
No fair! Your skirts sell out so quickly! :) Do you accept special orders?
PS: LOOOOVE your blog….
You are so talented…that skirt is to die!! :)
http://sweatersandsweets.com/
UGH, no way,I just checked and they are all gone :( I’ve been dreaming of one for my nephew’s Baptism in March…can I special order one?
i desperately need one of these exact skirts. my birthday is coming up next month… ;) yes, i echo the ‘special order’ question….?
that skirt is gorgeous!!!!!
xo
prairie-princess.blogspot.com
I never catch one of your skirts for sale :( I have been trying to get one since last summer! Also, sad to see from other comments that the price has increased, wondering now if I can even afford one…..I agree with others though that you should take special order requests :) Love your style!
New follower here…and this whole outfit is to die for! I look forward to your posts and hope you will check out my new beauty/fashion blog!
Jenny from http://www.modernmodestbeauty.com
such a gorgeous skirt! you look amazing.
http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com
Terri G — I think the skirts are now $85 — if you can’t snag one, maybe you could have a seamstress make one that is similar?? I agree, they are adorable!
Love the skirt. I was actually just thinking about it the other day, from your original post about it – I think it’s a sign that you decided to post about it again.
That outfit looks great on you, and I love the backdrop! I have a sweater and a blouse like that, and I haven’t thought of putting them together…And those shoes…I hope to see more of those awesome shoes…
you look very pretty! this skirt is the reason I first started following you! :)) so cute!
http://www.miouprincesslovespink.blogspot.com
I love your skirts, Cori! I think I just might treat myself to one when I reach my goal weight :)
You look adorable.
-Meg
mysideispinker.blogspot.com
I can not stop thinking about this outfit…I LOVE IT!!!!!
Cori I love these skirts! I just ordered one from your shop (I’ve been checking for months and this is my first time getting my hands on one). I’m 6 months pregnant so I won’t get to wear it anytime soon but I have just the event for it in May. Can’t wait!
Can I just say. . . perfection. . I think this is probably the best ensemble yet. You are an amazing lady.
I never get a chance to buy one….im always soo late…ugh!!….when will you sale more of them?…..my closet needs one…i need one….LOL
I meant to say sell more of them…ooops
Really cute skirt!
Alesha <3
tobless.blogspot.com