Sequins and Sea Breezes: The Wind You Guys... Is Necessary

The Wind You Guys... Is Necessary

1/07/2015

 
Happy Humday loves! I don't know if you watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians or not (yes, I know, judge away) but the title of my post is a quote from the intro to the first season and it's all I could think about when taking these pictures. There's a cold front moving in so it's a wee bit windy outside which is fun...when it's not blowing your hair all over the place! So with that being said, excuse my hair for the next two days! Ok, now on to the outfit!
 
 
It was Maggie from Polished Closets who first got me hooked on the window pane trend but it has definitely stuck with me since seeing her rock it. Now every piece I see I have to grab which is how I came upon this dress! It's not your typical window pane patter which is part of what I love about it but I also love that it's a sweater dress which makes it perfect for the fall/winter (at least here). I mean, does it get any better than the comfort of a cozy sweater but in dress form? I didn't think so. Ok, maybe yoga pants... but that's beside the point. I decided to break up the pattern a bit (and make it a bit more office appropriate) by throwing a cropped sweater over it, giving it the appearance of more of a skater skirt than a dress. I topped it off with my favorite heels and of course that red lip, classic thing that you like (sorry, had to slip in a Taylor Swift reference) and some layered necklaces. What do you think of the window pane print?


dress: lulu*s {on mega sale} / sweater: forever 21 / heels: steve madden / sunglasses: urban outfitters  / necklaces: forever 21, old similar here / lips: mirenesse in new york /

 
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42 comments

  1. I love the picture and the outfit :)
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  2. I love the window pane skirt - so pretty and yes so very office appropriate!! I love that you layered the necklaces and made them more chunky - such a fun look! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston

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  3. Cute skirt! Love the way you styled it!!

    pinkandnavystripes.com

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  4. I am loving this look! The cropped top with the skirt is genius. You look amazing!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  5. You look beautiful and I adore this skirt! And yes, of course I got the Kardashians reference :)

    lovejoanna.com

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  6. hehe best quote ever! made me giggle. love your look!

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  7. Beautiful!!! It's perfect (as usual!)
    I'm willing to bet your cold front is a little different than our cold front up here in Virginia lol--let's just say I wouldn't be able to be outside in a skirt...wind or no wind! lol Totally envious of your outfit, AND your weather :)

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  8. ohh i love the print on that skirt! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  9. I did notice the wind has been getting a little cray-cray and I'm not liking how chilly it's been, but I keep reminding myself I could be somewhere with real cold and I feel better :-P

    Beautiful skirt and it's office appropriate!

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  10. Oh my goodness girl, that skirt is the cutest!

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  11. i need that dress in my life immediately if not sooner. i already have those shoes that already go with everything. and you know i love me some black and white anything! xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

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  12. Absolutely LOVE this skirt! Hope you have a great week!

    www.eatpraywearlove.com

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  13. That skirt! ahhhhh I love it! And your killer legs don't hurt, either =)

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  14. Such a cute outfit! I've been loving window pane lately too!
    Ally - Life as I know it

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  15. That skirt is so cute! Love it. Your pictures look great regardless of the wind and your "cold front." lol. :) Have a great day girl!

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  16. I was dying when I read the title. I wish they still did the intro because that was the best part! Your legs are killer and I LOVE that skirt!

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  17. Sooooo cute!! Love the dress layered with the sweater and the windowpane print! I know what you mean by the wind! I feel like every time I go to take pictures it's so windy like wth?!!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  18. I knew just from reading your post title what TV show reference you were making, ha! I love this look - it's so great when you can throw a sweater over a dress to make it look like a skirt.

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  19. I knew what the title meant! No judging here ;) Very very cute!

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  20. Love the cut and flare of that skirt! The pattern is fabulous. I am on a spending freeze right now because of my lack of closet space but that wouldn't take up too much room right? ;-)

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  21. Loving this trend! Love the KUWTK reference. (;

    www.accordingtokiki123.blogspot.com

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  22. LOVE that skirt. It's cut perfectly and the pattern is fabulous!

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  23. Those shoes. ARE AMAZING! Love them with your gorgeous skirt!

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  24. Don't worry - I still keep up with the Kardashian's, too! It's a guilty pleasure! Loving this look!

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  25. That skirt is so cute & your hair looks intentionally wind blown :)

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  26. Oh Im not looking forward to the cold front but I don't mind finally pulling out my cute boots and scarves!

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  27. I love that you combined the dress with a cropped sweater. It looks great! And I've definitely watched KUWTK haha so I know what you mean. :)

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  28. Okay, I'm obsessed! This dress is so fun and I love the windowpane, of course. Gorgeous, as always! Xo

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  29. Beautiful. I love that skirt and those heels are so gorgeous!
    -B
    http://heelshandbagsandhormones.blogspot.com/

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  30. This is so beautiful!! I love the windowpane pattern--and the necklace combo is perfection :)

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

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  31. Love the sweater and the silhouette of the skirt! I of course got the Kardashian reference immediately lol! xo

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  32. Another great outfit perfect almost year-round down South. Love the windowpane pattern!

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  33. In LOOOOOOOVE with your skirt! So fun and flirty ;)

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  34. absolutely adore this dress - love how you put the sweater over the top. man that dress is on super sale.... but i just can't justify it haha i did a bit of shopping yesterday and am over budget already. boo.

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  35. I really love the cut of the dress, and how it flares a bit. It would actually be cute for work. Adorable as usual my dear. :)

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  36. I am loving that skirt, the print is amazing!

    Eleventh & Sixteenth

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  37. Ok, Miss Fashionista. I love this look. One of my favs lately.

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  38. Love this post and love the title even more .. KUWTK - too embarrassed that I know that.

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