Flowered Stripes - Cupcakes & Cashmere

Flowered Stripes

Author:: Emily
Publish date:: Jul 17, 2013

Illesteva Sunglasses, J.Crew Top and Necklace, Topshop Skirt, Vintage Clutch, Zara Heels

Anytime I'm unsure of what to wear, I'll usually opt for a striped shirt thrown over jeans. It's a classic combination that always works and can take on a variety of updates - a pair of sexy stilettos, a masculine belt, or a baseball cap on particularly troublesome hair days. But occasionally I find that stripes can almost work as a neutral, even when worn with a bold midi skirt (one of my favorite trends), complete with a peek-a-boo panel and blue roses.

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