Thursday 21 June 2012

The hunt for the perfect maxi skirt.

For the last few summers I have wanted one thing: the perfect maxi skirt. I'm rather short and not exactly a skinny mini so if I'm honest I feel I resemble a house in them... a very wide house. I initially wanted a jersey one however made my hips look far to wide and then last year I wanted a pleated one but dear god my arse is too large for that. So anyway I had resigned myself to a maxi-skirt-less life. But, this season I noticed something different. Instead of bulky wades of fabric, the high street are offering chiffon maxi's, with short skirts underneath with splits up the thighs. Meaning a bit of flesh was still on show and the dreaded bulk is somewhat avoided. Suddenly I knew my prayers had been answered.

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  1. This beauty is my ultimate love, I found it in the Zara store in Milton Keynes, however it was the only one left and the zip was buggered and the sales woman said that Zara refuses to discount damaged clothing (SHAME ON YOU ZARA). I went on a search in Manchester and online and I had friends in Leeds, Bournemouth and Sheffield looking for it but I couldn't find it ANYWHERE however when I was in London for my birthday I found it!!! The only issue being it's a size too big but I bought it anyways and hopefully the mother can take it in. 
  2. Before I found the Zara one in London I went on a hunt for a similar one, I found this ASOS beauty but yet again IT WAS SOLD OUT IN MY SIZE - que me having a minor breakdown over my unluckiness. However my lovely mother kept checking ASOS on the sly every 5 mins and eventually a size 10 came back in stock and she surprised me with it on my birthday! Ta Mum. 
  3. I'm loving my coral however I'm defs thinking a black one is needed in my wardrobe EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD IN BLACK and I have this weird thing where I like to buy the same thing or very similar in various colours.

Anyway they are, I tend to wear them with a block colour I'm especially loving them worn with this black crop top from Blue Rinse as there is the perfect amount of skin left showing. I then wear this simple collar necklace from H and M and I'm good to go.



What I love so much is that depending on the weather (which is extremely variable in England) or occasion I can style them up or down...


For dinner or drinks with friends/fam//boyf I accessorise with my Zara beaded clutch and these white wedges from Topshop. They're so beaut however after a rather *ahem* intoxicated night out they're a bit scuffed but ho hum I still love them.


For sunnier days (these are few and far between but sometimes miracles do happen and we have sun) I wear them with this statement Zara Clutch and River Island sandals. 


For the more common rainy and nippy days I whack on my trusty Topshop Ambush boots and Mulberry Alexa neither of which ever fail to complete an outfit. 


So all in all they're versatile, can be worn day or night with heels or flats. They're also perfect for work, I'm interning at a magazine publishing company this summer and although it's fairly casual I dont't want to rock up in stupidly short vintage Levi's as it may be slightly inappropriate to flash the ol' bum cheeks at work. 
Kathryn x 


34 comments:

  1. i love the maxi skirts so much, im in desperate need on a new one xx

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    1. They're addictive, I'm now eyeing up a floral one from Wearhouse, can't help myself! x

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  2. River Island do a gorgeous black one!
    Come take a look at new review I have done? Huge Primark haul on Saturday too! vivalashoes.blogspot.com

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    1. I'll have to go into River Island and have a cheeky look thanks for the tip! x

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  3. I love your maxi skirt and the ways you'd wear it! It's so annoying that Zara don't do discount on damaged goods. I'd love a maxi but I'm too clumsy I'd be tripping all over the place haha! xxx

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    1. I won't lie to you the Zara one is a total bitch on escalators/ stairs i live in constant fear of falling on my face haha. The ASOS one I've had to have shortened as it was about 2 feet too long damn being so short! x

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  4. Just had a nosey at your blog.. Really love it!
    Im a complete newby to blogging so wondered if you could have a peep?
    www.emc-dot.blogspot.co.uk
    Thanks X

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    1. Thanks! Of course I'd love to have a look! x

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  5. love your white wedges! i really wanted the same pair in tan but missed out. they look so much better in white though. perfect for summer! x

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    1. Oooooo I did not know they did them in tan?! My friend has them in black and they are beaut may treat myself to another pair haha! x

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  6. i think i'm in love with your shoe/bag collection! its beautiful! i'm also on a big hunt for a perfect maxi skirt too so i know how you feel!!

    i love you blog, if you get chance i'd love it if you could check out mine!
    Katie x x

    autumn-russell.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thanks so much and of course I'll check it out :) x

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  7. omg everything is gorgeous! very jealous of your alexa -_-
    xoxo
    http://fashionable-addict.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thank you :) it is my most used bag everrrr x

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  8. I want the white wedges in my life. So perfect for summer.

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    1. I have worn them to death and your right they are defs perf for summer! x

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  9. like your blog dear
    keep posting and go for it!!

    XO

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  10. The clutch and River Island sandles are gorgeous :-)

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    1. Thanks I've worn them both to death! x

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  11. I'm the same, I'm short and a bit stocky and I just cannot get away with a maxi skirt :( however these look great so I'll check it out! X

    http://Heidi-likes.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Definitely do! They are sooo much more flattering! x

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  12. I really want to try out the maxi skirt trend! :)

    I invite you to check out my blog.
    loyaltofashion.blogspot.com

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    1. It's a winner and I will defs check out your blog x

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  13. I must own everything in this Post! In love with your bloggy!
    xx
    -Imani Love

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  14. I have the Zara one in grey, such a good skirt

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    1. Ooooo I defs need it in grey! that sounds beaut x

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  15. Goodness! I love maxi skirt :)
    Like your blog! New follower here!

    http://rochelleorcullo.blogspot.com/

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  16. Hello :) I really like your blog, so I have nominated you for the Liebster Award! Pop over to my blog for details! xx

    http://prettyprettypenny.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. oooo thank you! I keep meaning to do these :) x

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  17. right now i am SO in love with the maxi skirt trend! just bought the cutest turquoise high-low maxi a week ago -- i want to wear it every single day of my life until i'm 80 :)
    love your little blog, girly!!

    -alexandra
    http://alexisinodak.blogspot.com

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    1. Oh wow that sounds gorge and I know exactly what you mean, when I get a new item I love I never want to take it off ever haha x

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