Encore: Colors of Independence

All right. Someone said the colors were off in the last post. Let's have another try with blue, white and red... I love this Cynthia Rowley sheer skirt that plays skillfully with texture and patterns. I bought it quite a few years ago, and now it fits right in the sheer trend. Sometimes you just need to buy whatever catches your eyes. It may not be in right now, but eventually fashion goes in cycles. :)

Happy Independence Day! This is the beginning of real summer sale. What's on your list?

Tee: Jcrew
Skirt: Cynthia Rowley
Necklace: Fenton, from Barney's (also seen in this post)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker Super Duper Strength in black
Silver flats: JCrew Viv mirror metallic bow flats (similar, also seen in this post)
Purse: Louis Vuitton Damier Hampstead PM

Anthropologie Ponte Bell Skirt

Ladies, if you really like the skirt I wore here and the dress I wore here, check out this Ponte Bell Skirt in Anthropologie. The material is stiff enough to maintain its cupcake shape, but its texture and exposed back zip give it an expensive designer skirt look. Pair it with a simple tee, and you get this retro chic hourglass shape instantly. It's full price. Given that people pay thousands of dollars to get structured hourglass-shaped premium designers pieces, I do believe this piece is a steal at $128. I've got so much compliments on this little gem. Just keep in mind that this skirt is short. I usually wear petite sizes, but this xx/s petite skirt is much shorter than I expected. Maybe a regular size will be even more versatile.

For those who prefers a more subtle version, try this Ballad Swing Skirt. The material is softer and less voluminous. It gives you a cute schoolgirl look. It's also a little longer than the ponte bell skirt I got, so more suitable for workplace.

Just noticed a message in my inbox: Anthropologie has free shipping today with code JUSTBECAUSE. Today only!

Stripped tee: JCrew
Green skirt: Ponte Bell Skirt by Girls from Savoy, from Anthropologie
Sunglasses: Karen Walker Super Duper Strength in black
Coral necklace: Fenton, from Barney's
Flats: Salvatore Ferragamo Varina flats (here, here, here, here, here) in lava, patent calf
Lipstick: NARS Lipstick in Heat Wave