Cupcakes and Cashmere

The Long and Short Of It

July 1st, 2010

T by Alexander Wang Shirt, H&M Scarf, Vintage Glasses, Zara Skirt, Vintage Bracelets, Martin + Osa Necklace, Gifted Coach Bag, Steve Madden Sandals (as seen here)

I can’t remember the last time I owned a long skirt.  While I typically think they’re the quickest way to make even the the tallest of girls look short and stout, I couldn’t resist trying this on in Zara last week.  It may not be the most flattering piece of clothing in my closet, but the fabric is soft and resistant to wrinkling, which is a major plus.   I wore it last night to meet a friend for dinner and was quite impressed with how well it stood up to the drastic drop in temperature.

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  • http://www.beckschiclife.blogspot.com Beck’s Chic Life

    Cute outfit! Love the necklace, and the sandals!!!

    http://beckschiclife.blogspot.com

  • http://denimanddaffodils.com/ Cara

    I love the long skirt. I don’t care if they are’t flattering-they are always so cool and comfortable! I have two that I love and I wear them often even though they don’t especially flatter my 5’1″ frame.

  • http://www.tasteshop.wordpress.com Pooja

    looove the green nails!!

    http://www.tasteshop.wordpress.com

  • Candice

    Have you ever considered wearing this long skirt as a knee-length, strapless dress? With some Grecian accents, and a long cardigan? I would love to see what you could come up with!

  • http://www.suzisouchi.blogspot.com Anne

    love the mix of high and low

  • Colleen

    Your nail polish is awesome.

  • http://brooklynthread.com Joanna

    Not many can pull off that long skirt but it looks amazing on you! Also loving the green nail polish on your toes. Very cute look!
    xx

  • http://winginiteveryday.blogspot.com/ Jocelyn Stott

    Love the shoes and the green nail polish.

  • http://www.islandstyle.typepad.com Toya

    I love the way your skirt fits! I’m a pretty tall girl myself, but I’m always wearing maxi-dresses- even if they make me seem shorter.
    Love the polish on your toes too!

  • http://www.bootsbeatsandeats.com Bootsbeatsandeats

    Even being 5’9 it’s still hard for me to feel comfortable in a lengthy skirt. You pull it off with such ease! Love the scarf. Have a wonderful 4th of July!
    http://www.bootsbeatsandeats.com

  • http://www.prettypleasedblog.com Mary Chris

    You are just adorable! Love the carefree look ~ head to cute green toes :)
    MaryChris
    http://www.prettypleasedblog.com
    PS~Stop by to check out our Wedge giveaway…

  • http://modernyces.com/ Natalia Oliveira

    Does the green toe mean that you are cheering for Brazil in the World Cup games?? :D

    http://modernyces.com/

  • http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)

    I think it’s the gauzy + nude factors that manage to make it look completely non-frumpy. Paired with the perfect black tee, it looks casual and gorgeous!

  • http://www.livelykatie.blogspot.com Katie

    I’m always confused about how to wear t-shirts with skirts like this. You just tuck in the front? It looks cute on you, but I’m afraid I’ll look like I’m back in 6th grade (the last time I sported the front-tucked-in-shirt).

  • http://geminthecorner.blogspot.com Monique

    While it’s defiantly not one of my favorite outfits, I think something must be said for the fact that I still love it. Comfortable loose and simple without saying “bag lady”.

  • http://2eyesinthemirror.blogspot.com Ashley

    Long skirts have became a summer staple for me this year. I always felt like I was too short to pull one off, and I probably am, but I still wear them quite regularly these days. The color of this one is perfect!

  • http://rerunvintage.etsy.com RE-RUN

    Those shoes are on fireeeeeeee.

    Hot new items!!!:

    RE-RUN
    http://www.rerunvintage.etsy.com

  • http://thesidewalkismyrunway.blogspot.com Emma

    I love this look, beautiful as always!
    TheSidewalkIsMyRunway

  • http://brunettewithjeans.blogspot.com Tara

    Those clothes look really good on you!
    And I adore your shoes
    xxx

  • http://www.samaireinvancouver.blogspot.com Samaire

    I’ve never been a fan of long skirts either, but I like this! and your toe nail polish is fantastic ;)

    http://www.samaireinvancouver.blogspot.com

  • http://www.shesmyhusband.wordpress.com KimRob

    I always wondered how to pull off long skirts.. I’ve never seen it done this way before..LOVES IT.

  • http://www.lovelifeandlollipops.com eve lynn kessner

    love love the entire outfit. boho suits you well;) i loooooove to wear long skirts. they’re comfy and easy and thoughtless. i’m seriously on my way out to grab one of these this weekend.
    eve
    http://www.lovelifeandlollipops.com

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/retalhodasmeninas Marina

    Hey
    Probably you are tired of receiving a lot of messages saying how great is your blog. But Im gonna be repetitive and say that I like too. rs
    You have a fan here in Brazil.
    Thank you for sharing this beautiful pics and recipes! :)
    Marina

  • http://tovogueorbust.blogspot.com/ Alexandra

    This outfit’s awesome, so boho and so polished at the same time. You look beautiful as always!

    http://tovogueorbust.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.fashionclocked.blogspot.com katie

    Such a great outfit- you look absolutely stunning and seriously no need to feel short or bigger in the skirt- you look long and lean and awesome!xxxx
    fashion clocked
    I would really love you to call by sometime!xxxx katie.xx

  • http://www.fashionlolita.blogspot.com juliet

    The maxi skirt suits you fantastically! I really love your blog and was wondering if you would like to exchange links with me?

    juliet xxx

  • http://agirlastyle.wordpress.com/ A Girl, A Style

    I’ve been afraid of a long skirt being wildly unflattering, but yet I keep dreaming of a black jersey version. I’m really loving this on you – especially the way you’ve styled it with the tee. And those glasses are amazing!

    Miss B xx

    http://agirlastyle.wordpress.com/

  • http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com Lorna

    I think you look gorgeous in that skirt Emily, it is really flattering on you and it’s so chic! Love the outfit :)

    http://raindropsofsapphire.com/2010/06/28/win-a-beautiful-piece-of-jewellery-from-azendi/

  • http://madebykristiane.blogspot.com Kristiane

    This is PERFECTION!
    I really like the colour of the skirt, and the hairband!

  • http://heistcambon.blogspot.com Tania

    I wish I could pull off long skirts like you can!

    http://heistcambon.blogspot.com

  • http://nuclearmary.blogspot.com Marika

    Colors are perfect together!! that is amazing

    Marika
    and check out my new project – Story of my Clothes

  • http://callusmesdemoiselles.blogspot.com/ callusmesdemoiselles

    wow you look wonderful! i love how you paired that long skirt with an oversize tee. you look so chic and comfy

  • http://thenothingspecialbynoelledowning.blogspot.com Noelle

    Funny thing, I was just on lookbook.nu and hyped this look! I had no idea it was the girl featured in my teenvogue! haha
    Anyways, <3

  • Patricia

    You look great! I actually am loving the skirt. The colour is great. Amazing shoes…wish I could find them here. Headband and polish are sweet too.

    Http://www.pinkpeonieswithlove.blogspot.com

  • http://bmeerzothings.blogspot.com Brandi

    Omg I LOVE that skirt and those shoes!

  • Brianne

    Oh, those shoes!!! They are so pretty :) I love the whole outfit!

  • http://www.peace-love-lipgloss.blogspot.com PeaceLoveGloss

    Looks so bohemian chic & probably so comfy, too!

  • http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe

    hippie chic! loves it

  • http://sprinklesinsprings.blogspot.com/ Kara
  • http://cocopearl.blogspot.com Yahnay

    You get so many messages I dont even know if you have time to read them all! But I love your blog and I always want to comment but Im never sure my message will get to you. Anyway I love your new shoes. I want some! Your long skirt looks great on you, its such a good idea for those summer nights that are a little colder.

  • http://sevendollarpants.wordpress.com/ Seven Dollar Pants

    Ooooohh! Check out my similar look. Great minds think alike :)
    http://sevendollarpants.com/2010/05/19/moto-pretty/

  • http://www.winksmilestyle.blogspot.com Josie

    Maxi skirts look truly ridiculous on me, but YOU look absolutely darling, my dear! I love the nude shade and the completely relaxed feel of this entire look… The jewelry and shoes keep it from looking sloppy in the slightest, though.
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

  • http://bonjourbbydoll.blogspot.com Eleanor

    It doesn’t make you look short at all, you look beautiful!

    X

  • http://sweatshirtdressshirt.blogspot.com SWEATshirtDRESSshirt

    i love this outfit! i could never pull off a long skirt with my height, but you look absolutely amazing! i really like how you accessorized this. very hippy meets classy.

    xoxo
    http://sweatshirtdressshirt.blogspot.com

  • http://www.poolovesboo.blogspot.com Erica

    I love the simplicity of this outfit. I really like your nailpolish too! Is it from the new Essie summer collection?
    http://www.poolovesboo.blogspot.com

  • http://tiffanyssmallworld.blogspot.com/ http://tiffanyssmallworld.blogspot.com/

    I really like your skirt!want one!

    http://tiffanyssmallworld.blogspot.com/

  • http://lindsaylovesitall.blogspot.com Lindsay

    I really love those sandals! They look so good on, which I really didn’t think they would! Very cute outfit!

    http://lindsaylovesitall.blogspot.com

  • http://copperoranges.blogspot.com Lexie

    I was secretly hoping after I saw the title of this post that you had cut your hair! Buuuuut seeing you style a maxi skirt isnt so bad! I love the color!

  • http://thelittledustprincess.blogspot.com/ Jessy

    LOVE YOUR SHOES!

  • http://wulan-agustias.blogspot.com Wulan

    I think that skirt dosn’t make you look shorter. You look great exactly!
    *I’m sorry for the bad grammatical :)

    have a nice day! ^_^