Crew-ish

I picked up this vintage, ochre printed skirt at the salvation army and was instantly reminded of a line I read in the J.Crew style guide (A.K.A. catalog). "Our designer found this gorgeous vintage print at a thrift store and we recreated it here for you..."

So, I could go on and wax poetically about the print and how it spoke to me but, instead I'll just say I love this skirt and I can't believe I was lucky enough to find it and that it fits like it was made for me!

I paired it with a silk shirt and sash but, added booties to give it some edge. 

Shirt: J.Crew Blythe blouse

Skirt: Vintage thrifted (handmade)

Sash: Casual Corner (old)

Shoes: Aerosoles

I love this skirt so I linked up with Loving Lately

Exposed

I found this skirt and I just loved the print and the classic pencil shape. 

 It's a silk cotton blend and is fully lined, it feels so nice on.

It wasn't until I turned it around did I notice the exposed zipper.

I love the unexpected contrast and the little pull on the zipper.  It wasn't my size so I had to do some alterations for a perfect fit. But, when you thrift for $4 a practically new skirt, it's worth it!

With my favorite closet staple, the chambray shirt, it was a simple, fun outfit. The shirt was also a new $1 thrift. I have a J.Crew Selvedge chambray shirt I love and wear often but, it is a weighty shirt and this is a cheaper version of chambray that has the benefit of being whisper thin for warmer spring days.

Finished off with a pearl cascade necklace, a vintage coach purse and classic leather flats I was off and ready for soccer practice. 

I'm linked up today at Harper's Happenings for HOTT, check it out!

Skirt: Ann Taylor LOFT-thrifted

Shirt: Forever 21-thrifted

Sunnies and Necklace-Walmart

Purse: Coach-thrifted 

Shoes: Land's End