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| Striped skirt: made by me. Ruffled shell: The Loft. Cardi: Nordstrom Rack. Nude heels: Guess via Ross. |
I’m a sucker for awning stripes. Well, any stripes really. I think we all know this by now. If there’s something I over-wear, it’s stripes. Luckly, it is virtually impossible to wear too many stripes, so I’m good. Anyways, back to awning stripes. Who doesn’t love a good striped awning? So classic and clean, it makes me thing of a happy little shop in the middle of a city, or a small town. A striped awning makes any building just a little more precious. See.
Precious.
So I’ve been searching for months for a fabulous blue and white awning striped fabric, because I had the mental image of a skirt so perfect, it’s almost unreal. And I wasn’t going to give up until that skirt became a reality. I’m super determined like that. And guys. I found it. Yes I did. I lovely love this skirt so much I would sew myself another just because. These are the things I obsess over girls, dreamy stripes.
Now on to the shoes. Aren’t these bananas? I have been searching for the perfect pair of nude pumps for probably a year. It’s really hard to find something really specific in a size 5. Plus, I’m cheap. So a few weeks ago I dropped into Ross (I have been having an unusually high amount of success with that store lately) and I found these shoes. Size 5, nude, Guess brand, gorgeous heaven in a pump. I died right there in the shoe isle. I actually let out a little shout. Just kidding, I’m not that nerdy. So, imagine my dismay when, as I stood in line to purchase, the power went out and everyone had to leave the store without purchasing their goods. I almost laid down on the floor and screamed “NOOOOOOOOO,” but I didn’t want to embarrass my kids, cause heaven knows they have never done that to me.
Luckily, a nice employee took pity on me and put my goods on hold before shooing us out of the store.
And even though I didn’t really have time the next day, because we were moving, and I needed to clean and pack and run a hold heap of errands, I drove my little self right over to Ross and bought my shoes.
Shoes before responsibility.
See.
I’ve got my priorities straight.
Fabulous awning striped skirt coming soon to an etsy shop near you…
hot diggity dog.
Oh my life, the skirt, the shoes, perfect!!
C x
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Absolutely adorable outfit! I have to tell you that I had a “Cory” moment this Sunday. I’ll have to tell you about it. Love your posts!
I beg to differ and submit that shoes ARE responsibility.
Yes I do.
You look lovely, so classy, demure, and chic.
you are darling;)
Precious :)
That skirt is awesome as well as the shoes, but the skirt is really awesome.
LOVE that skirt! The whole outfit is amazing!
The whole outfit is perfect but my favorite is that beautiful ruffle top! Adorable
I love this outfit!!!!!
i’d say you made the right choice! those shoes are perfect and a perfect nude pump is hard to find :)
I NEED that skirt!! It’s perfection.
i am in love with this outfit. it’s so perfect and cute. is the cardigan buttoned? how did you button it around the ruffle? lol i can’t figure it out! anyways, you are adorable!
Yup, officially my favorite skirt yet! Seriously put me on the list for one. I need to own one!
What a great outfit! You manage to pull off deliciously feminine pieces without looking like a cupcake.
when you posted the red skirt i thought “gosh I hope she does a blue and white one” …. i almost did a little shout when i read your post today LOL… cant wait for it to come to your etsy store so i can buy it for family photos! now to find the perfect nude pumps LOL hope it doesnt take a year.
you lucky freakin duck! i have these same exact heels, but i bought mine at nordstroms and paid a good amount that my husband didn’t care for. seriously. lucky. ps i just might need that skirt as well….
first of all, LOVE the skirt too. second, i love the whole outfit! third, your priorities were definitely in place because you definitely needed those shoes ;) gorgeous!
xo dana
thewonderforest.com
love the whole outfit… soo cute!
Mhm.. I will be needing this to pair with my cropped blush pink blazer, coral one-shoulder cami, and ohhhh I dunno… just about every last little thing in my closet. That skirt is beyond versatile, so many options, perfect cut.
Stalking your etsy as of now so get to it missy…
That skirt is amazing! I can’t believe you made it!
This is probably, my very favorite post ever. Those shoes and skirt are simply to DIE for. Seriously, I’m scared you’ll run out of fabric before I save up enough money to buy one. And Ross is amazing like that, I found the perfect pair of heels there as well (also Guess) except now thats not enough…I want those nudey ones as well. haha.
I would buy that skirt in an instant! I love the pattern, the pleats and the length. It is perfection!
I just stumbled upon your blog and started following. Love it so far.
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LOVE the skirt! Your blog really inspires me! If I need help figuring out what to wear I always pull up your blog as inspiration!
LOVE the skirt!! I have the same exact issues with finding cute heels since I too wear a 5 and sometimes a 5.5 depending on the brand. Issaquah is not too far from South Center Mall, which is where Nordstroms Rack is. I usually have pretty good luck at finding cute shoes every time I go. I may need to order one of these skirts and the red one too!!! :-)
looking good girl! I saw the same pair at a Ross here but had to let go coz I cant wear such High heels! *sigh*
that whole outfit is PERFECTION! I can’t believe you made that skirt, I’m drooling over it!
Your outfit is amazing. Great job on the skirt!!
What a beautiful outfit! The skirt is fabulous and the color of the top pairs perfectly with those stripes… I, too, am a sucker for good stripes. Love the shoes!
Following from WIWW.
This is a beautiful outfit. Love the skirt- stripes are fun!
You are so ADORABLE! LOVE the new shoes!
You look lovely!
Stopping by frm the pleated poppy link-up.
Score on the shoes.
xo
babymama
What a truly beautiful skirt and post, so well done my dear!
Pretty!
That skirt just makes me die a thousand times over—its PERFECT!!! And yes to the shoes, I’ve been looking for a cute nude pump for awhile myself…I think I’ll drop by Ross today <3
–Sara Sophia
http://tout-est-des-roses.com
Do you mind if I “Pin” you on pinterest? I’m all speechless and stuff about this outfit! I might even make a surprise visit to Ross to see if I might be as lucky.
Super gorgeous skirt! Love the whole outfit!
The skirt. Is. Perfection. I want a red one! I am not a size 4!
I NEED that skirt! Love it! xoxox
Hello there! Stumbled here from Cute and Little, Color Brigade. I love your blog and writing. This post is hilarious. DEF. shoes before responsibility. That totally cracks me up. I too am on the search for nude pumps and yours is a great find! I must make it over to Ross asap and see if luck is on my side. I’m in awe of this outfit, especially your self made skirt. Love that you wore it with a pale pink blouse. It looks so fresh. Anyhow, I’ll be following along on bloglovin!
Van C. of The Clothes We Wear
Wearing motherhood with style.
I LOVE that skirt! I hope I can sew like that one day!
thesouthersummers.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness! LOVE THE SKIRT…Love your outfit…love your style!!!!!
You are so beautiful and your classic style is timeless and elegant. Thanks for being an inspiration!
I can’t wait for that skirt to be in your etsy store I need to add that to my wardrobe!
i so want those heels … just like everyone else here. jealous!
YOURS, MINE AND OURS
Love that outfit!!! In some way simple but eye-catching and very stylish :) definitely my favourite :)
I LOVE THIS OUTFIT! & yes, all caps was totally necessary! ;)
How on earth did you make a skirt like that? It’s BEAUTIMOUS!!! I’m still gasping! Everything about this fit is so classic and Sex In the City-ish.
And your story about ROSS is hilarious. I would’ve played dead right there in the store. Haha! But at least the nice lady put them on hold for you.
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I want that skirt!!! I am preparing to serve a mission and am hoping to stock up on some seriously cute, bright, yet modest in length-fit-and-style skirts, and this is just gorgeous! definitely wouldn’t mind wearing that wekly for 18 months!
Cori! It’s Katie Olsen (now Ensign-Lewis). My work, LDS Living, just posted a link to your blog and, before I saw your profile, I saw the pictures and said, “Is this Cori?!” Beautiful clothes! I want that skirt. If we can all just find the fabric, I have a sneaking suspicion there will be a wave of awning-striped skirts in Mormon culture.
Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday last week, I featured this today!! Come by and grab a button :) http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/07/your-whims-wednesday-16-and-features.html
Let’s chat for a second about how perfect that outfit is, shall we?
Super perfect.
Couldn’t be any better.
Love it tons, great work!!
Steph
That’s Better.
so pretty! I love it!
I absolutely love that skirt! Not to mention, the entire outfit is just adorable.
Holy Toldeo! That skirt is perfect! I absolutely love everything about it!!! Great heels too!!! Love your style!!!
xoxo,
Ashley J @ mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com
I found your skirt on pinterest. I think we have the same taste! You def. look cuter but It is nice to see someone who likes stripes as much as me!
check out my stripes! http://www.sandeeroyalty.com
Isn’t it great to be able to sew! I thank my mom all the time for teaching me!
xoxox,
Sandee
did you make this skirt? If so, where did you get the fabric? Been looking for just this very thing for bridesmaids!
I want that skirt!!! Where?? Help?! :)
Goooo Dawwwgs!!!!