Flowers Worth Wearing

Worth New York Top and Skirt, Miu Miu Denim Clutch, Stella McCartney Sandals, Oliver Peoples Sunglasses, Jewelry Bar Earrings and Bracelet.

 It is no secret that I love flowers. A quick glance at my Instagram feed will confirm that. So it comes as no surprise that I gravitate towards floral prints in hues that are interesting and appealing. Leave it to Worth New York to come up with this cotton/rayon skirt that doesn’t crease or wrinkle which is of great importance to me, especially since I travel a lot. I loved this cotton knit tank so much that I bought it in white as well as this navy. I have worn it constantly. I love the peek-a-boo bold flowers. They lend just the right amount of sexiness without being overtly see through. This ensemble is traveling with me to New York next week; however, I will definitely opt out of my beloved and now vintage Stella McCartney strappies and replace them with a 2 inch heel sandal…comfort above all when you are pounding the pavement and it is summer in the city…New York, that is. 

Put a Skirt On It

Theory Top, Peter Cohen Pants and Awake Skirt (available at Savannah Santa Monica), My grandmother's Necklace, Gianvito Rossi Sandals,  Mulberry Clutch. 

One day, while visiting with my friend Carrie, at Savannah, my eyes landed on this “cutout skirt.” I told her that it was interesting but how would you wear it? She showed me these zebra print leggings that went underneath it, but I made a face of uncertainty. Then she told me to try it with these Peter Cohen silk “pajama” pants. The Pajama look is very “au courant" these days, but I for one have not bought into it. I cannot see myself pushing a grocery cart in silk pajamas or a slip, but many fashionistas love the look. Peter Cohen’s version is chic, comfy and extremely wearable. I was sold on the pants all on their own, but doubtful as to how they would look under this skirt. I reluctantly climbed into the skirt, and lo and behold, Carrie was right. In the blink of an eye, the entire outfit went from comfy and casual to comfy and hip. The shoes are a statement piece all on their own, but they add a little pizzazz in just the right way.

 Sometimes when you put a skirt over pants, you create the unexpected, that exciting intersection where fashion meets art.

Armenta Earrings from The Jewelry Bar