inspired by...

j crew button down {thrifted}   ·  j crew factory basketweave skirt

adrienne vittadini flats   ·   target belt & necklace

old navy denim jacket

{ similar button-down / exact skirt / similar flats / similar belt / similar necklace / similar jacket }

every once in a while i'll revisit blogs whose names i remember that i may have stopped following for whatever reason, usually if i find i am not as inspired by or connected with that blogger's style anymore.  i recently revisited what i wore and really enjoyed scrolling though the first grew pages of her blog, especially when i spotted this outfit.  i must have stared at it for several minutes (creepy?).  i just love the floral skirt, the denim jacket, the simple tee underneath.  perfect!

i had that look in mind as i got dressed today as i knew i wanted to wear this floral skirt again, but i didn't really think it through as i should have worn a lighter weight tee underneath instead of the button-down whose sleeves i could have pushed up easier, but i wasn't certain i'd keep the jacket on all day as i get so overheated at my workplace.  i still like the look of the denim jacket worn as a layering piece with a skirt and definitely see myself trying another variation of this look sometime without the belt or necklace.

roz.

merona button down {thrifted}

j crew factory basket weave skirt

c label sherry flats   ·  bauble bar necklace

{ similar button down / exact skirt / similar flats / similar necklace }

although i love this new skirt from j crew factory, i'm not at all impressed with my first stab at styling it.  i don't really like the way this chunky stone necklace looks with the button-down and it's a lot of navy.  i think the skirt would look sharp with just a crisp, white button-down and nude heels but our temps still call for tights in the mornings.  i will look forward to the freedom i have with wearing different shoes when i don't need to match them to my tights, but navy tights & navy shoes seemed like the way to go today.

i still wanted to post this outfit in case anyone has been considering buying this skirt.  overall, i'm really pleased with it as i usually am with skirts from JCF.  it's a nice, thick fabric with well made construction.  the green background is a little more neon than i expected but i think wearing a lot of navy in today's outfit helped balance that out.  this pattern also comes in every item imaginable if skirts aren't your thing but you like the print.  i guess it's the pattern of spring for JCF!