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Chanel Leather Clogs

Chanel Studded Leather Clogs in Black - Worn before here with Kenny missoni skirt, here with Dior purse, here with Winter Kate cardigan, and here with Myne skirt and Kimberly Ovitz cardigan

Pleasure Doing Business 7 Band Mini Skirt in Green - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

LnA Double Zipper Pocket Scoop Neck Tee in Black - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

Vintage 70s Snakeskin Convertible Clutch in Black - Snagged off eBay.com

Wearing some vibrant green colors always puts me in the mood for gardening and out of all my Pleasure Doing Business skirts this color is my absolute favorite.  The side ponytail is something that makes me feel like a kid again.  This vintage purse was a great snag off of eBay and it converts into a clutch as well.  It is black snakeskin and seems to really pop against the green of the skirt.  I am still in the midst of a closet clean-out and in the process I am actually becoming less interested in shopping and clothes.  It seems best to only buy what you really love, no matter what the cost, and wear it to death.  You only need one white silk blouse to really make you happy.  I feel like I am weeding a garden while going through my wardrobe and you know weeding can be really exhausting.  I do think the designer shoes were a good investment because I am not interested in donating any of those at the moment.  I wear them all from time to time and since they were relatively expensive and designer I still enjoy them. 

xoxo

Jacqueline

Charlotte Olympia Pumps

Charlotte Olympia Margo Python Pumps in Green - Worn before here with Myne skirt and here with Gryphon skirt

Pleasure Doing Business 5 Band Mini Skirt with Zipper in Black - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

LnA Double Slant Zipper Pocket Scoop Neck Tee in Pearl - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

Vintage Stone Bracelet in Peach and Gold - Snagged off eBay.com

This Pleasure Doing Business skirt features a different fabric than the rest of the ones you have seen me wearing.  It is more of a soft knit and it also has a zipper in the back so it is a little bit easier to wiggle into when you are in a hurry.  I also like that this one is a little bit longer, but because it is tight and sexy you don't feel as business-like as you do when wearing a pencil skirt.  I paired it with an LnA tee that features a slanted zipper pocket.  What is really fabulous about this tee is that it is this nice pearl or cream color.  The color comes in handy with all the tribal print shorts and skirts out this season as a lot of them feature a cream color within the pattern instead of boring old white.  It is also softer than some LnA tees from past seasons.  To add a pop of color to the whole ensemble I wore my Charlotte Olympia python pumps in green.  The easiest way to add color for those of us who might be a little hesistant of the trend is to accessorize with a bright colored bag or shoes.  These Charlotte Olympia green pumps are one of my favorite pairs of shoes.  I am a sucker for any green shoes usually.  I bought some vintage jewelry off eBay a while back and this is one of the beautiful stone bracelets I picked up.  I like the peach colored stone against the green pumps and pearl top. 

xoxo

Jacqueline

Jimmy Choo Cosmic Suede Pumps

Jimmy Choo Cosmic Suede Pumps in Black - Gift from Boyfriend

Pleasure Doing Business 5 Band Woven Elastic Mini Skirt in Mauve Pink - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

Catherine Malandrino Ruffle Front Halter Top In Noir - Snagged off Gilt.com for $88 (Retail: $280)

Out of all the Pleasure Doing Business skirts my boyfriend said this mauve color was his favorite on me.  If the fuchsia color that I wore a few posts back was a little too wild for you then this light pink version would be a great alternative.  The Pleasure Doing Business skirts are very thick and well-constructed, which is something I never knew until I received them.  They would be great for travel due to their construction as they won't wrinkle very easily.  I know if I ever get out of Denver again and back to the Caribbean my neon green Pleasure Doing Business skirt is coming with me.  I tried to style each color skirt differently.  This look is a little more dressed up with some pumps and a summery silk halter top.

I snagged this Catherine Malandrino silk ruffle front top during a Gilt Groupe final sale over a year ago.  It was hanging in my closet ever since, quite lonely and dejected.  However, when I saw the color of this skirt I knew I wanted to pair it with black and the black top had to be a little different to really show off the skirt.  When I put this halter top on I was pleasantly surprised at how fabulous it looked.  The ruffle front really looks good and adds some volume in the right area for me.  It is really cute and the only reason I hadn't worn it before is because I thought it was too fancy for the places I was going.  I obviously don't feel that way about designer shoes though.  I will wear those anywhere. 

I finally found the perfect pair of black suede pumps to complete my shoe collection.  Net-a-Porter sells these cosmic pumps by Jimmy Choo exclusively in black suede and I have to say that they are pretty comfortable.  They are basics and not too flashy, but at the same time they elongate your legs and are beautiful.  Every woman should have some black suede and black patent pumps in her closet, don't you think?  Nothing can beat a pair of pumps because they make your legs look so good.

xoxo

Jacqueline

Prada Leopard Pumps

Prada Haircalf Platform Pumps in Leopard - Worn before here with Rick Owens cardigan and Chanel necklace

Pleasure Doing Business 5 Band Mini Skirt in Fuchsia - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

Equipment Signature Blouse in Bright White - Worn before on Fashion Snag in many different colors including nature white as seen here with Alice + Olivia butterfly silk shorts

It is amazing how many different colors these Pleasure Doing Business bandage skirts come in.  In these photos I am wearing the hot pink or fuchsia color as seen on Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.  Pink is having a comeback as I have seen people rocking the denim Isabel Marant shorts in pink as well as a knockoff Forever 21 version.  I used to wear a lot of pink in my day.  I am happy to see pink done in a more grown-up way so I can wear it again.  When I wore the navy Pleasure Doing Business skirt I dressed it down a little bit to give it a sporty vibe.  This time I dressed up the hot pink skirt with a silk button down blouse by Equipment.  I swear I have this blouse in every color now except maybe coral and hot pink and I would not mind having those colors as well, but they are nowhere to be found.  I own another white Equipment blouse that is a more subdued white color called nature white, but I think this bright white color looks so good with the bright pink skirt.  These Prada leopard pumps are one of my most talked about pairs of shoes whenever I wear them.  They are definitely a favorite in my collection because they don't hurt my feet and they are beautiful to look at.  They are also leg elongators, my favorite.  I thought with all the hot pink that I might as well get wild and add some leopard in for good measure.  I never like to play it too safe. 

xoxo

Jacqueline

Camilla Skovgaard Shoes

Camilla Skovgaard Ankle Wedge Booties on Lug Sole in Cool Grey - Snagged off Gilt.com for $279 (Retail: $558)

Pleasure Doing Business 5 Band Mini Skirt in Navy Blue - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

CC Skye NANA Bangle in Black - Worn before here with Alexander Wang dress and Gucci platform sandals

LnA Raglan Button Down in Melon - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

I am loving all the bright colors for spring and I noticed a lot of others are loving them as well so when I received this melon button down shirt by LnA I couldn't wait to style it.  I rolled up the sleeves for a more casual look.  I always forget how much rolling up the sleeves on a blazer, button down shirt, or even a basic tee can change the entire feel of the item.  When I saw the navy Pleasure Doing Business skirt lying nearby I knew I had to pair it with the orange shirt.  Orange and blue look so good together.  I also think the raglan shirt dresses down the sexiness of the bandage skirt.  I am a little addicted to these Pleasure Doing Business skirts because they are extremely versatile and I think they would be perfect for a Caribbean vacation, especially in some brighter colors.  They are thicker than they look and pretty well made. 

For shoes I wore my latest Camilla Skovgaard wedges.  Gilt Groupe recently had a Camilla Skovgaard sale and I love my black wedge ankle boots to death so when I saw them in gray suede I knew I had to snag them.  I am a little worried about getting them dirty though.  They are my most comfortable shoes and I know I will wear them a lot.  With shoes it is so important to make sure that they won't hurt your feet.  Even if you think you absolutely need them, it isn't worth the pain or the money to buy a pair that have you keeling over by the end of the night.  Plus, there are some pretty scary photos of mangled feet on Google images that really freak me out.  There are always new styles coming out so just wait around and find the perfect pair.  I can guarantee that Camilla Skovgaard shoes are almost always comfortable.  For jewelry I wore this CC Skye bangle that looks pretty glitzy.  I think it added a dressy touch to the casual and sporty vibe of the outfit. 

xoxo

Jacqueline

 

Alaia Boots

 

 

Alaia Lace-Up Suede Ankle Boots in Black - Worn before here with LnA lace bike shorts, here with Grey Ant dress and Dolce Vita cardigan, and here with Helmut Lang denim and leather jacket

Pleasure Doing Business 5 Five Band Mini Skirt in Neon Green Lime - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

LnA Henley Cape Tee in Black - Snagged off Shopbop.com for $70 (Retail: $100)

As you can see I am totally ready for spring and all the bright colors that come with it.  As soon as this skirt arrived from Tea Leaf Clothing I could not wait to rock it.  It is a vibrant neon green color perfect for my skin tone.  These Pleasure Doing Business mini skirts smooth your body out and accentuate all your curves.  They are the first bandage skirts I truly loved and trust me, I tried BCBG and Herve Leger just to name a few.  The other bandage skirts were a little too constricting, but this one follows your body shape and still allows plenty of movement if you feel like dancing.  I have also worn a gray and brown striped version of the same Pleasure Doing Business skirt on Fashion Snag so check them out if the green is a little too bright for your tastes. 

I balanced out the flashy and tight bandage skirt with an all black color scheme consisting of an LnA oversized henley cape tee and my Alaia lace-up hiking boots.  I think the hiking boots alone really toughen up the skirt.  The huge henley tee is oh so soft and provides the perfect contrast to the neon skirt.  I actually bought this LnA henley in gray as well because it is a good basic to have in your closet.  I own lots of mini skirts so the oversized tops come in handy when I need a shirt to wear with them. 

xoxo

Jacqueline