I decided to revamp my style when I graduated from elementary to middle school. Out went the “Kick Like a Girl” t-shirts and Umbro shorts conducive for recess kick ball, and in came heeled loafers, sweater sets, and lots of skirts with prints very similar to this dainty daisy skirt I’m sporting here. It was sixth grade and my logic was: I am practically an adult and need to dress the part. Wearing a skirt every day was my declaration I was ready for all the things adulthood would bring: algebra, a locker, and maybe a boyfriend.
So I feel all the nostalgia wearing this retro red daisy skirt with a cropped halter sweater and a pair of very 90s mules (last seen here during my Aerosmith phase). Reminds me of getting dressed all those mornings in sixth grade, ready to take on the world and get the prime seat in the lunch room.
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As for that little sixth grade skirts-only style rule? I stuck with it until Christmas break, at which point I begged Santa for nothing but jeans and tennis shoes. While it was a great experiment in extreme style makeovers, it also taught me that a little moderation (and variety) never hurts. Give me a skirt now and then, but there’s nothing wrong with jeans and/or a sporty vibe.
In exciting news, Kansas City Fashion Week kicks off for me tomorrow night! (Rooftop runway show, heyyyyyyy.) I’ll be posting all about it next week here on LSR, but you can follow along for real-time action via my Instagram and Twitter. And if you’re local, you can still buy tickets to all the shows!
Linking up with Beauty By Miss L, Style Elixir, Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, Her Heartland Soul, Walking in Memphis in High Heels + The Fashion Canvas, I Do DeClaire, Bless Her Heart Y’all, Style Nudge, Mama and More, Sew Crafty Angel, Color and Grace, Shopping My Closet, Pumps and Push Ups, and The Mummy Chronicles.
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Gorgeous outfit! I am totally in love with the shoes too, it really just tied the whole look together
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Garland Girl
Have fun at fashion week, love! You have to come to NYC some time! Would love to meet you for real and see how you style yourself in the city.
Loving those bracelets, btw!!
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Really love your outfit ! xo
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Loving the mix of black and red here! The skirt is gorgeous and I really am loving those shoes!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
I love the skirt! Red is such a eye catching color and pairs well with every season!
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Bowlines and Lace
I’m in love with your skirt!
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The shoes balance out this whole outfit. It’s so fun!
I love the pop of color in that skirt! Really great Fall transition piece!
Black and red are such pretty colors on you and I adore that red skirt. I remember umbro shorts! lol!! I had so many pairs I’d wear them everyday!
Carrie
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Cool!
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Haha I used to LIVE for my Umbro shorts! Those things were so comfortable, but far from fashionable. I am loving the tiny daisies on this skirt, and the way you paired red and black!
love this look!
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LOVE this combo, lady! Your sweater and skirt are seriously gorgeous together.
xo,
Angela
That red skirt is so cute. This outfit reminds me a bit of the nineties..with that black top and that red skirt. You look fantastic!
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I love the school girl look and the black makes it so chic! Have fun at KS fashion week, can’t wait to see your coverage.
xoxo,
Melissa
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Love that skirt! <3
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Loving the red skirt and how your paired it with the black top and mules! I went through a skirt phase too, but mine was in high school.
Rachael
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Lovely outfit ! I had a real crush on your shoes ! They’re so beautiful !
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Ha your middle school makeover sounds so funny – I love that you thought you were almost an adult. Want/need those heels!
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oh so fabulous school look, my dear, such a great mix of colors and fabrics…
you look awesome
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I love the shade of red that your skirt is, it is the perfect length of skirt for you and those shoes are gorgeous!
you are so beautiful!
great looks!
better than yesterday
So lovely skirt really cute
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“Prime seat in the lunch room” made me laugh:-) You are too cute and this outfit is perfect on you, so pretty!!
Marta
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So cute! I love the skirt, great for early fall
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Two strong colors paired in such a cute look. Looking fab lady!
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Ramona
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90’s were the best! And you make 90’s look SO good!!! Such a cute outfit on you!
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Loving this outfit – and the total 90’s vibe that’s associate with it! Nothing wrong with that 🙂
Jackie
Something About That
you nail the 90s look everytime.
xo
PinkSole
LOL UMBROS! Too cute! Love that skirt. I love that you had a fashion makeover at like 12.
Nikki
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Love this look! And isn’t it wonderful to look back on our mindset when we were younger? I bet you rocked those skirt back then too! Hugs! http://www.monalisas.no
I love that skirt–it looks modern but does have that little hint of 90s awesome. I had a similar style transformation as a kid–I went from dressing in sporty clothes (yes, the Umbros! Forgot about those!) to choosing more feminine pieces. I remember wearing a maxi dress and people wondering why I was so dressed up.
This look is just so cute!!!
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
Cant wait to read everything about it! YOU look way too cute!
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What a great take on the school girl look. Love the print and color of that skirt 🙂 Your tank top is such a fantastic cut too!
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Wow I love this shirt ! it is perfect pattern and pop of colour to really draw attention to the chic look. I really like your style 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com
Cute skirt and I love those mules! In Australia we always had to wear school uniforms, so I never got to go through a skirt phase! Once I moved to the U.S. in high school I was a jeans-all-the-time girl. Now I’m a bit more well rounded!
Sierra
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You look so adorable! It’s a very Minnie-esque school girl look. (:
– Deniz
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so in love with your fab skirt
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love your skirt!
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As always, you NEVER disappoint with amazing and perfect, seasonally appropriate outfits!
Chelsea
Ginger Side of Life
really beautiful these sandals
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You are very beautiful girl ! You look amazing, this skit.. OMG !! ;*
What a great outfit! Absolutely love the polka-dot skirt!
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Super cute look! I need that skirt for when I go to Disney next, a typical Minnie Mouse skirt, so adorable!
Wow 🙂 congratulations for the KCFW !! xx
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Adorable, love the skirt 🙂
Florals&Smiles
Love your throwback inspired outfit, perfectly timed with the “start of school” season. 🙂
JennifHsieh
I love this outfit – it’s so chic and trendy. The shoes are my fave :))
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