Showing posts with label maxi skirts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label maxi skirts. Show all posts

Friday, April 12, 2013

Outfit Inspiration: Beach Evenings

Beach Evenings

Beach Evenings by elbonner featuring t-bar shoes

I have given the whole "maxi" trend a lot of grief that it really doesn't deserve. When I first started seeing people out and about in maxi dresses, it was usually followed by some sort of snide comment along the lines of "who thought prom was at Walgreens? AmIright?!". I can now honestly admit that I was a jerk and have jumped on the maxi bandwagon, especially with the maxi skirts that have been surfacing recently. The fold-over ones are my favorites, combining the comfort and laziness of yoga pants with something that looks better than going out in pajamas. Like the title insinuates, this is a great llok for maybe evening bonfires on the beach or sunset boardwalk strolls. Pair with a flowy tank, a bandeau and two thing that will never go out of style: hoop earrings, and gladiator sandals. They've been around for 2000+ years, they are not going away any time soon. My favorite are Ancient Greek Sandals. Though they are on the pricey side, they are simple, elegant and very unique. I bought myself a pair as a graduation present last year and though they have the hardest soles of any shoe I've ever owned, I love them to death and always get a lot of compliments. Thrown on a fringe bag and a beachy fragrance and you're good to go for a carefree summer. Hell, you could even wear this to something like oh, I don't know, Coachella maybe? Or is it too feather-free? Either way, I think the way to go with most outfits is to keep it simple and not overthink things and this outfit makes you look cool without even really trying. Get comfortable Y'all!

Sunday, October 7, 2012

I Want Your Life: Ulyana Sergeenko

Ulyana Sergeenko

Ulyana Sergeenko by elbonner on Polyvore

Not only does this woman have a beautiful collection of dresses, skirts, and coats, she's got banging personal style that is reflected in her designs. I am convinced that Catherine Devenue's character in Doctor Zhivago was based off of Ulyana Sergeenko because her style is very tzarist Russia. She designs lots of long, full dresses and skirts and uses a lot of floral prints. It's like what classy Russian serfs would have worn if they weren't dirt poor and starving. And though I am totally not into wearing any sort of fur, she makes a lot of beautiful long fur coats and dresses that would be great if only they were faux. She always has on red lipstick and makes everyone else look over done yet under-dressed. She is just elegant and totally unique and I want all of her clothes.