Thursday 17 October 2013

chambray with a twist of lime

Sportsgirl chambray shirt, t by Alexander Wang skirt, Converse, Alexander Wang Rocco bag, Karen Walker sunglasses

It's been awhile since I've worn this much Alexander Wang in one outfit; although mathematicians will tell you that in the grand scheme of things, 2 really isn't all that many. As much of an Alexander Wang fan as I am (in all his variations, as Alexander Wang, as t by Alexander Wang, as Balenciaga's hottest new thing or as uncle of the coolest tot in fashion) I always find myself mass purchasing his pieces and then regretting them. I know, the blasphemy!

I have this skirt in two colours; this very summer-appropriate shade of lime and the stain-magnet choice of white. In theory, it's everything I want in a casual skirt. It's simple but with a twist - literally. It's the perfect thing to wear with any top thrown over it, even an oversized chambray top, that's so oversized I don't know whether to tuck it in or to simply tie it Daisy Duke style. 

But all hell breaks lose when I try to walk in this skirt. My damn modesty gets in the way. See the high point of the intersection of the twist? It rides up everytime I walk. So with every step that I take, I'm in the perpetual state of not knowing if I'm accidentenally chucking a Britney (read: vag flash). It's anxiety like that, that I really don't need in my life. I thought I could solve the problem by turning the skirt so that the twist lies on one leg (inspired by all things Helmut Lang and the thigh split) alas, somehow it keep returning to its original state. 

Any suggestions? 

 x karen

28 comments:

  1. love the color of the bag.x

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  2. awww i love your bag and skirt!

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  3. That does look like it would be a difficult skirt to wear, but I like it. I'm loving your genius in saying "twist of lime" with this skirt, too.

    Kate from Clear the Way

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  4. Wow! You look so fresh-love <3

    X
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  5. Great top! I like how you paired it with a fresh yellow skirt. Great color combo.
    xx, M

    The Marcy Stop

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  7. Lovely look!

    xx Mounia
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  8. You make Converse look high fashion...brava!

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  9. I like every single thing on you! Beautiful :)

    Kisses

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  10. The material of the shirt seems great!

    Best,
    the ALLAROUNDEVE team

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  11. Love this outfit!

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  12. cute outfit!♥ love the shirt!:) I followed you on bloglovin♥ you can follow my blog too if you'd like;) hugs!

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  13. Thank you for visiting my blog! ;)
    Your blog is fantastic!!! :)
    Great outfit ♥

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  14. I love your shirt!!! It looks so soft and cool at the same time! great colours as well =)

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  15. I love your outfit, it's just perfect!
    Mafalda ❤
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  16. So lovely dear. the sun shines so well on you!
    ♡,
    Riza

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  17. love your outfit :) and the shirt suits your converse so much!
    The Frill Seeker

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  18. absolutely amazing look!!
    I really like your blog, you have great style!
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  19. The combination of the colours looks good! You mentioned the reason why I don't wear tight skirts much, wouldn't want to hold them down all the time haha.

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  20. That shirt is so pretty! I love the tie at the front with the skirt! I really like your blog! I'm glad that I found it! It would be nice if you could stop by my blog sometime too (I'm from England) as I post my outfits, personal style, likes and much more :) :)

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  21. hey theres nothing wrong with head to toe awang! hes designs are simple and cool. you look awesome girl!

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  22. Very cute skirt! Loce the color combo wiht the chambray shirt ;)
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  23. Absolutely loving that skirt ... great neon pop of colour

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  24. love your outfit, that's such a fabulous skirt!!!
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