This is not what I wore today. I wore this skirt instead but I was uncomfortable all throughout the day. It is because it is shorter than the last time I wore it. It must have shrunk in the dryer...or maybe because I am an inch taller now...which I am. So this skirt is what I wish I had picked out this morning instead.

Wearing secondhand two-tone choker necklace ($5), faux pearl necklace ($5), secondhand pink Zara shirt (from Meg), thrifted Anne Klein belt ($1), Shade Clothing skirt ($10), and Ros Hommerson oxfords ($25).
Random trip picture of the day:
Brothers at Intramuros in Manila, Philippines
Love that choker necklace! Looks fabulous with that open collar.
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I love this look! It's like a mix of preppy with jungle safari chic (or maybe I'm just saying the latter because of the appropriate background). I wish I can get a better look at those oxfords, though!
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wow...I love the top plus the skirt...any of the two goes perfect with it Elaine...
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I love this outfit anyways -- the skirt really is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying your trip updates...my mom and sis just got back from Manila, so it's been cool to see photos of the area.
Love the strips with the pattern of the skirt! Great post!!
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pretty skirt! so, now when you wear skirts, my first thought is, Did Elaine make it? :)
ReplyDeleteI really like this outfit and your skirt does not look shorter in the pictures at least...
ReplyDeleteAmazing necklace. Any chance of a close-up shot?
ReplyDeleteoh, i love stripes + floral! is so cool and beautiful! amazing look!
ReplyDeleteLoove it!! :D The skirt looks the same to me...hehe
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I love your skirt, its so pretty and I adore the way you paired it with the shirt. I love this trend right now.
ReplyDeleteCute skirt! Love the floral pattern.
ReplyDeleteWell, regardless of wether or not you wore it, its a cute outfit!
ReplyDeletecan I let you in on a secret? I've changed after a photo too! :) LOL! Sometimes because its too warm, somethings uncomfortable...you know! :)LOL!
nice mix of stripes and florals.. ^^
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you look totally gorgeous here! i love that skirt and the oxfords are totally cutee!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling - but too bad about the other one being too short - it's SO cute too.
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Cute outfit! You look great in it! I can totaly relate to growing too tall for some skirts. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Shade Clothing skirt has the prettiest vibrant yellow in the print. Totally gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit, great combination!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful outfit!
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Ah, I hate it when the shrinkage happens :(
ReplyDeleteOn the plus side, I absolutely love this look. So classic, but you manage to make it look modern, too.
CUTE
ReplyDeleteyou grew an inch, really? haha i can't tell if it's a joke :) my friends feet grew when she was 26 which is random :) :)
ReplyDeleteI love this skirt!
ReplyDeleteoh man i hate when you put on some formerly favorite item and it no longer works! but at least the outfit you ended up with is super cute! i love the bright floral skirt. ~joelle
ReplyDeletelove the pink button down :) It looks really cute with this skirt even if you didn't wear it!
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Fabulous preppy chic going on - and edged out a bit with your patent oxfords. Another outfit that I loveth on you.
ReplyDeletei love your little booties! and your necklace looks amazing.
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I've seen too many unsuccessful attempts at mixing patterns this season, but you totally mastered it! I love the preppy stripes with that skirt and the shoes are perfect!
ReplyDeletebeautiful print!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great skirt! So pretty!
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I love how chic this look is! That floral skirt and striped blouse is lovely together!
ReplyDeletelovely, preppy chic.
ReplyDeleteI love that you didn't post what you really wore... That's what I would do, if I were to actually remember to post pictures every day. Which I don't because that would require me to, well, remember something every day...
ReplyDeleteAnd those guys.. Are they YOUR brothers or just random brothers? Because if they're random then I'll say "cute legs! Turn around! Whoot whoot!" But if they're YOUR brothers and that would be gross, then I'll say to ignore the beginning of this sentence.
I wish I was still growing! Love the print of the skirt.
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what's your address? we should be pen pals?? hahaha love this combo.
ReplyDeleteIt's your world ;)
ReplyDeleteThe stripes and flowers look very fresh and natural together. I have some pieces in my closet that I should try that with, even if I fail miserably.
Cute outfit!
ReplyDeleteaww what an lovely outfit.. love the skirt and that necklace. you look great!
ReplyDeleteI liked how you took a photo of Caucasian brothers in the Philippines! Lol. I like your shoes and necklace especially!
ReplyDeleteThis is pattern mixing perfection!
ReplyDeleteI love this skirt! I think it looks great in this outfit even though you didn't really wear it, but hey :P
ReplyDeleteI love your pink shirt!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you could add another layer to the other skirt that was too short? Maybe with purple or white fabric? I think it would look cute with a solid bottom layer. :)
ReplyDeletei love the skirt!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ava. Except I think lace would go better with the pattern. And I really like how you wrapped the pearls around the choker! So creative and fresh!
ReplyDeleteLooking lovely, Elaine! I miss your face. Maybe I'll have to come see you sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteI need to learn how to be classy like you. Your outfits are full of class!
ReplyDeleteoh oh, love the skirt!
ReplyDeletei love the skirt! the print is so pretty! xxjess
ReplyDeleteLove the printed skirt and the choker.
ReplyDeleteWell, you look lovely!!! I adore this outfit with those shoes! And I admit, I cheat sometimes too. But I figure so long as you wear it some of the day, right?
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern mix here. PS Intramuros was one of my favorite Manila neighborhoods!
ReplyDeleteI have this skirt! AND I love this skirt. You look too cute.
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pretty skirt and what great pictures of your trip
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Very put together!
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awww LOVE the floral pattern of the skirt!!
ReplyDeletei want your oxfords!! and your skirt is lovely as well. and i love intramuros. i went there a whole lot when i was a kid. very historical!
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Adorable skirt. I love the entire look!!
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit! Love that you kept the florals grounded with the lace-up booties and crisp shirt.
ReplyDeletelove how prim and proper this outfit looks
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ReplyDeleteSUPER pretty!
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