It’s a funny thing how the world works…
THE STORY
…I’m not much of a suit wearer. For the most part I like to keep things casual and comfortable; in my mind, a suit is the opposite of that. Obviously my tuned changed in light of my recent two part velvet suit collaboration (Part One and Part Two) with Jennie and Sheela…I mean c’mon, how can anyone not love that little slice of velvet heaven…suit or not?
Truth be told though, my original first suit love was none other than my Sheldon suit. It’s bold, it’s risky, it’s plaid; not your garden variety suit much like my new velvet love. Well, my friend from the North, Linda of A Labour Of Life, also owns the exact same Sheldon suit. Coincidence? Perhaps. I think it’s more a case of great minds…
Anyhow, a month or so ago, it occurred to her that since we both had the same suit we should do a little collaboration post. Lo and behold I had just worn and posted the suit and trust me, it’s not an outfit you can repeat super often since it’s not exactly subtle. Once a great idea takes seed though ya gotta run with it. Hence, we bring you The Great Three Part Skirt Series of Spring 2018. Alright, perhaps I’m being a bit hyperbolic, but it is a three part series, it is featuring skirts, and well, it is supposed to be Spring. And I happen to think it’s great, so there ya go.
THE OUTFIT
First up in our monthly skirt series is our take on styling a faux leather skirt for Spring, although I do feel guilty saying “Spring” while Linda is still obviously buried in snow. All that snow doesn’t get my girl down though. Just look at how much fun she’s having! That’s one thing I’ve always admired about Linda…she always looks like she’s having a blast in her photos. Oftentimes I’m sure that she is, as my friend is quite the traveler. She’s often off on fun adventures snapping shots that show not only her fun creative fashion sense, but also the local sights.
With the snow in mind, Linda layered her pencil style faux leather skirt over a cool pair of printed tights paired with black wedge booties. The blush pink top adds a pretty softness to the edgier skirt; and you all know I love to play opposites off of one another. Snow be damned, in a nod to Spring I love how she finished off her look with that beautiful floral necklace. Spring is a state of mind my friends…
For Linda’s full post stop by A Labour Of Life and see what her take is on today’s looks!
I on the other hand lucked out with very little snow and slightly warmer temperatures. Instead of my pencil skirt, I went for my faux leather circle skirt. Although the look is dark, the floral print peplum top is most definitely a Spring piece. Since it’s still pretty nippy out, I opted for tights, but went with a sheer lighter weight version. Paired with my over the knee boots I was just warm enough for the between season air.
THE TIP
A faux leather skirt will still work heading into Spring. Simply pair it with softer more “Spring-like” pieces like Linda’s blush pink top or the floral peplum top that I’m wearing.
THE LINK UPS
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Skirt: Similar; Top: Similar; Boots: ASOS (Similar); Jacket: H&M (Similar)
