First fave outfit of the year? May be, may well be. Needless to say, I love how all these pieces come together in this outfit, even though they’re a mix of brands bought at different times. It’s definitely not in the “business formal” category, but I think it’s a really lovely, polished look nonetheless — it makes me feel professional, while still allowing me to express my style. And by “style”, I mean my undying love of florals. But of course.

I also love each of the individual pieces, but perhaps none more so than this Moulinette Soeurs skirt. It fits like a dream, which is rarer than one might think (pencil skirts and my waist-to-hip ratio are only infrequently on friendly terms). It also doesn’t wrinkle as easily as one might assume, considering it’s made of cotton. It’s a truly lovely skirt, well worth hunting down on eBay, where it pops up regularly. If you can snag it for under $60, I would recommend it.

This was a total impulse outfit. I’ve been thrifting (and eBay stalking) a lot of Anthro pieces, and it made me realize that I don’t wear the ones I have — and love — nearly enough. Case in point: this Nathalie Lete skirt. I end up “saving it” for the perfect occasion, which never seems to materialize, because I worry that it’s too girly and/or casual for work. Well, life’s too short. I “adulted” it as much as I could, and went to work with a smile on my face. Here’s a closer look at that gorgeous print:

Incidentally, my vintage Chanel bag is also not getting enough love, so I’m pushing myself to rectify that. It’s a bit on the small side for my day-to-day needs, and I worry about the wear and tear (this bag is almost as old as me), but these are small quibbles. It does add an instant dash of lady-like elegance to any outfit. Perfect match for my too-girly Anthro skirt? Hah.

After looking at these photos, I have a feeling I wore almost this exact same outfit (minus shoes) before … but I’m too lazy to check. As far as I’m concerned, if that’s the case, it’s only more proof of the staying power of favourites.