A little girly, a little tough for my first night of KCFW.
Kansas City Fashion Week is a time to break out all the fun pieces– even better if they’re just a wee bit ridiculous. I’ve had this fuchsia pleated midi skirt with its cool thigh slit earmarked for just the occasion. But what to pair it with? I do love a good girly + tough combo, so a black denim jacket with a chain back seemed like a match made in stupid fashion heaven. A silk camisole layered underneath provided a pretty-but-not-distracting base layer, and I pulled these chain t-strap sandals out of the archives (last seen as part of a birthday outfit a few years ago) for some continuity with the jacket.
I wanted to work another color into the outfit without going over the top– somehow, a fuchsia pleated midi skirt and a badass jacket seemed enough– so I settled on a green statement earring (a Target score from ages ago, but shop similar versions here and here). This worked nicely with a green smoky eye (thank you, Jaclyn Hill) and those Quay sunnies I have been completely obsessed with lately.
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This pleated midi skirt is a gorgeous, dressy piece. It would be perfect with a turtleneck or a thin knit sweater as part of a holiday outfit (hello, nothing says ’tis the season like jewel tones), and you could swap out the heels for boots if you wanted some extra warmth. I love the way this denim jacket makes the midi a little more casual, even though I’m wearing it with stiletto sandals and a statement earring. The power of a jacket!
I love the way these shoes look, but oh my God are they a nightmare. By the time I walked into the building, my feet were already starting to hurt. Um, what?! I used to dance the night away in sandals like this all the time in college + my early twenties. Oh no, not anymore. I actually hobbled out of KCFW that night because of these blasted shoes. Oh, how the years betray you. But I do love the way they tied the outfit together. Suffering for fashion is real, guys.
KCFW round-up info: I’ll cover what I wore to the Saturday night shows on Thursday, and then the Big Fat KCFW Rundown (complete with all the runway shots) will hit LSR on Saturday. Stay tuned!
Linking up with Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, Walking in Memphis in High Heels + The Fashion Canvas, I Do DeClaire, Straight A Style + On the Daily Express, Get Your Pretty On, Rosy Outlook + Seeking Sunshine, Pumps and Push Ups, and The Pleated Poppy.
I am so in love with all of the pleated skirts! This one is gorgeous, love the color and the side slit detail! The back detail on your jacket is amazing! Beautiful lady!
xx, Elise
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I have been eyeing this skirt at Asos for a few weeks now but have no place to wear it! I mean, that pink is just amazing! The perfect look for fashion week. You look fabulous, Ashley!
xo, Rachel
A Blonde’s Moment
You know how to rock the coolest looks like no other. Also loving your eye makeup!
I love it! Have a great day doll!
Is it just me or is your hair a little lighter and a little straighter? Anyway, I was not expecting all that party in the back of your jacket. How cool! And yes, the heels are fab but they do look painful to walk in. Gotta remember to bring a pair of comfy backups.
This look is my favorite you wore for KCFW. Love the skirt and that amazing chain-back denim jacket. Also your emerald earrings and heels are killer and I love the eye makeup Ash!
Girl, that is a look! The bold color of that skirt and the extra detail in the jacket! I’m living!
ZoeVogue
As usual amazing post! Have a nice day)
I love the jacket, I love the skirt, I love the earrings– I love this look. You look rocker chic.
If you can’t take fashion chances during FW, when can you? I LOVE that skirt!
That pleated skirt is beautiful!
You rock that look! Lots of style and attitude, rolled all up into one! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
I’m loving this girly-tough combo- you look incredible! The fuchsia skirt is so gorgeous and I adore the chain details on the back of this jacket. Hope you had the best time at fashion week.
Rachel xx
http://www.thedailyluxe.net
Well those shoes do LOOK fabulous at least–sorry they killed your feet! That skirt is perfection though, I love everything about it. So fun and festive!
Amazing girly + tough combo – sounds like you had a fantastic time at KCFW !
Miriam x
http://www.londonkitchendiaries.com
Such a gorgeous skirt! Have a great day hun
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
I am speechless babe, this outfit is insane and your hair, omg you look fantastic!!! 🙂 xx
OMG that skirt is literally everything!! What an eyecatching color ♥ Love it! and the details in the back of the shirt are perfect with it 🙂
xxx
Tina
https://styleappetite.com
vava-voom! love this look Ashley! I chain details on your jacket and the sexy heels with your pink skirt look great!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
That skirt! Love the colour! 🙂
And I do love those heels! I’m sorry to hear that the pain was real!! But you do look sexy in them! 🙂
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