Purple Reign
This Zara skirt was a late-night impulse buy on Poshmark (a category that seems to be growing every week) and, boy, I’m glad it’s one I DIDN’T talk myself out of. Not something you can say about every impulse buy, for sure. But I love the lines of this skirt so much, and the colour is so wonderfully punchy. It’s probably an “inspired” design – as most of Zara’s output tends to be – but I have no idea which designer originated it. Regardless, I approve. It can definitely skew boho (with a touch of flamenco flair), but I wanted to see if I could go in a different direction with it too. Something more minimalist and architectural. Paired with my cropped faux leather Zara top, plus a simple geometric necklace, it definitely has an edge. And yet, it can be transformed immediately by adding just one extra piece – like this Ted Baker floral wrap.
Detail Oriented
This is a deceptively simple outfit: shirt, pants, belt. But the details … ahhh, the details make all the difference. This shirt is a Yohji Yamamoto piece I scored last year from a fellow thrifter in the US via Instagram (thanks, Morgan!) It’s anything but a basic button-up. There is an asymmetrical peplum/train detail, plus a cool vent on the back below the collar. I decided to add a wrap belt to further emphasize the tailored cut of the shirt. The softly draped pants quietly complement the more severe lines on the top. And, luckily, they still fit * insert crying-laughing-but-mostly-crying face here*
Playing Around
I wanted to “punk up” this Mickey shirt and I’m pretty happy with this resulting outfit, though again, probably not very punk at all. I wish the details of the skirt translated better to photos; it has a neat draping detail in the front that gives the whole outfit some added visual interest. I would have loved to try this look with a black tulle skirt instead – maybe something with tiers, for added shape/angles – but alas, that is an item that Poshmark hasn’t (yet?) delivered.
Saved The Best For Last
Um, that the title says. I scored this Acne skirt on eBay a couple of months ago (it was a steal of a deal!) and it took this long to get it from Australia. But, boy, was she worth the wait! I am in love with the colour, the textures, the shape. Someone on IG called this a “mermaid” skirt, and I am obsessed. I am maybe definitely hunting for more aqua coloured pieces on Poshmark (and the thrift store) and contemplating a whole new category in my style inspo files called “mermaid chic”.
That purple skirt! My heart skipped a beat. The cut, the color—it is PERFECT.
You are finding some incredible pieces!
Thank you! I’m having fun exploring some fun new silhouettes and styles 😊
Love the mermaid skirt! I tend to love pieces that are classic but with a twist and that under layer is gorgeous.
Yes, that was my favourite thing about it (in addition to the colour and the texture of the wool). It’s such a unusual detail.
These are such fun new pieces. Especially love the mermaid skirt.
It’s my fave, too 🙂
This is so inspiring, you are going to make me actually change out of my yoga pants and put some jewelry on. Love the seafoam color on you, I could totally see you pulling off something in the mermaid family but I feel like it would end up being, like, Goth Mermaid Chic or something out off the norm for sure.
You KNOW I’m all over Goth Mermaid Chic!