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Maxed Out

January 21, 2011

A very simple ensemble today to showcase the beautiful vintage maxi skirt (from Germany!) I found on Boxing Day of all days. The rounded, pleated waistline is oh so flattering and differentiates it just enough to place it in a class all its own. These were taken on a perfectly windy day and the skirt flowed beautifully in the breeze!

Last month I mentioned in my Flare Magazine feature that Amrita Singh is my current favourite jewelry designer. So you can imagine how thrilled I was when they kindly sent over these pretty Breese earrings. Check back in a few days for a chance to win a pair of your own, valued at $100USD!

P.S. I apologize for the blurriness in some of the photos, they were snapped quickly and in low light!

Wearing: BB Dakota jacket, ProperTy tshirt (best tees ever!), vintage maxi skirt, Halston Heritage flats, earrings courtesy of Amrita Singh

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  1. Cicy says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:41 am

    Gorgeous outfit! And especially love your nails and lipstick!

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  2. The Little Dust Princess says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:41 am

    I think Kileen from cute and little has the same jacket! I like it on both of you! You look so elegant in that maxi skirt – it really elongates your body. How tall are you? πŸ˜€

    xx The Little Dust Princess

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  3. Aney says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:45 am

    You look adorable in the maxi skirt! Congratulations once again on the feature. You looked gorgeous.

    Where’s all the snow in Vancouver?! Take it away from Toronto!!! haha

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  4. lisa says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:18 am

    the maxi skirt looks beautiful on you!! but i especially love your jacket!! i heart amrita singh too.. i just ordered a beautiful cocktail ring from her through gilt this week. can’t wait to get it πŸ™‚

    http://www.lisalovescoco.blogspot.com

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  5. Kristen says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:25 am

    You look incredible! That flowy skirt paired with the boxy jacket = perfection. I am seriously obsessed with that jacket but can’t find it anywhere!

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  6. kileen says

    January 21, 2011 at 6:32 am

    Wow, this maxi skirt does make you look so tall!! And I do have that same BB Dakota jacket and love it!! I can’t wait to see those earrings in a giveaway. They’re so lovely!

    cuteandlittle.com

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  7. Krystal says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:25 am

    that skirt is so perfecT!

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  8. PetiteLittleGirl says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Love the maxi skirt. You look absolutely adorable in this outfit. You wear the bright red lipstick so well. I’ve tried to wear the same color last week but it didn’t look so good on me.

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  9. Melissa says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Oh my word, this outfit is stunning! I love the simple, classic black and white, the jacket adds some fun and pattern and the gold accessories are PERFECT.

    That maxi skirt is gorgeous on you! I really, really love this. You look fantastic!

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  10. Melai says

    January 21, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    You look gorgeous my dear. I love this outfit. white and black are always timeless and beautiful! πŸ™‚

    hearts,
    Melai of Style and Soul

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  11. Closet Fashionista says

    January 21, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    GORGEOUS!! I love this outfit πŸ˜€
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  12. Anaivilo says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    The skirt is gorgeous!! I am in love with these sheer soft fabrics and I need a skirt like that ! I have to make one myself πŸ˜€

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  13. Carly says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Love the simplicity of this outfit! Black and white is ALWAYS so chic!

    Gorgeous:)

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  14. Kristy says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    GORGEOUS SKIRT, Jenn! Damn, I really want a sheer chiffon-y maxi skirt now :p I agree, the waistband is a great detail! And the earrings? SO PRETTY! Although I’m not an earrings girl, I wouldn’t mind getting a pair πŸ™‚

    http://www.monochromachic.com

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  15. plentyforpennies says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Love that skirt!!

    http://www.plentyforpennies.com

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  16. Miranda says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    That is an amazing skirt, I love how you styled it.
    http://www.indcfashion.com

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  17. TZ (Sunny) says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Holy smokes you look SO ELEGANT and gorgeous in these photos! Utterly breathtaking. I love this outfit head to toe and would wear it in a heartbeat. Wow. And it sure doesn’t hurt either that you’re GORGEOUS!

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  18. devilishlypleasurable says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    That skirt is so delicate, and I love the beautiful earrings. . πŸ™‚

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  19. Flor Y. says

    January 21, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    you look great!

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  20. lisa says

    January 21, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Simple, elegant, and beautiful. I love how the maxi skirt adds drama, and seeing how good it looks on you just goes to disprove the notion that petite girls can’t wear maxi skirts without looking short!

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  21. rachaelkrystina says

    January 21, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Gorgeous! I’ve been loving the maxi dress trend but beeing a shorted legged person I am having such a hard time finding one that isn’t insanely long.

    Your vintage one is so flattering – I wish it was in my closet =P

    — Rachael of latentblatant

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  22. thegoodgirlgoneblog.com says

    January 21, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    Pretty!!

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  23. Thavasa says

    January 21, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    Simply chic!!! Love the way you wear the maxi, and the jacket goes so well with the outfit!!

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  24. Style-Pursuit says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Wow! Wow! And once again WOW! I love this outfit so much, that can’t even find some decent words to express it! :o)

    x

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  25. BARESTUDY (Janelle) says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    i love it! and i guess it’s meant to be as the weather cooperated with you πŸ™‚ vancouver’s being stubborn for not giving us some sunshine. haha

    Janelle
    http://barestudy.blogspot.com

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  26. Kayla says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    You look beautiful! The earrings against your hair are so pretty!

    visit me! (and follow πŸ™‚ )
    xo

    heydoll16.blogspot.com

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  27. Alexandra says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    I absolutely love this outfit! I love that you kept the rest of the styling simple and left the focus on the skirt. You look lovely as per usual too πŸ™‚

    Alexandra xo

    http://tovogueorbust.com/

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  28. Holly says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    I will definitely be staying tuned for the giveaway – those earrings look great with the red lips πŸ™‚ happy friday to you! xo

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  29. Diary of a Short Girl says

    January 22, 2011 at 4:06 am

    Cute outfit, I love the maxi skirt! Great blog!!!

    diaryofashortgirl.blogspot.com

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  30. Casee Marie says

    January 22, 2011 at 4:15 am

    You look so wonderful, girly! I love the maxi skirt. The waist is genius and I love the look of the jacket with it. I don’t know that I would’ve thought to do that. Congrats on the earrings! I love Amrita Singh! It’s so cool how fashion blogging opens up opportunities for designers and their admirers to connect, you know?

    Enjoy your weekend! xo

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  31. Curls says

    January 22, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Wow love your jacket and skirt!! x

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  32. Jazzy E (hivennn) says

    January 22, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    What a perfect length on you!! x hivennn. p.s enter my jeffrey campbell giveaway?

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  33. valuevillageandgoodwill says

    January 22, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    The skirt is beautiful. I reminds me of those tuxedos where they have that band for the waist.
    I will definitely check back as those earings are beauitful

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  34. sharonlei says

    January 22, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    Jen! If I haven’t congratulated you yet on the feature.. then congrats! πŸ˜‰

    The maxi skirt is all kinds of amazingness! If we lived closer and I was as teeny as you, I’d ask to borrow it!! Well, this is, if you wanted to share. hee hee. I’ve been wanting a long chiffon maxi for so long, and have found serveral that I really like, but I’m also not willing to spend a couple hundred on one. :/ So, I bought black chiffon a couple months ago, in hopes of sewing myself a skirt, but still haven’t gotten around to making one. Hopefully soon!

    Well, I hope you’re enjoying your weekend so far my dear… and I voted for you! Can we only vote once? Or can we vote everyday?

    xx Love & Aloha

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  35. sharonlei says

    January 22, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    p.s. I’m also lovin’ you earrings! I’d love a pair for myself. πŸ™‚

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  36. the-ensemble-project says

    January 23, 2011 at 5:23 am

    thanks so much for the sweet comment!!! πŸ™‚

    that skirt is absolutely gorgeous. you look lovely .

    to answer your question, i was in japan for fun!! just a little get a way with my girlfriends πŸ™‚

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  37. MizzJ says

    January 23, 2011 at 8:49 am

    You look beautiful!! This outfit makes me change my mind – I now need a maxi skirt!!

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  38. Bernadeth G. says

    January 23, 2011 at 9:49 am

    ahhh i love your skirt! you are so beautiful. http://missbeatrix.blogspot.com

    P.S. Can I ask a teeny-tiny favor from you guys? It will only take 10 seconds. So pretty please? All you have to do is like this page and then like my photo. Your vote means everything to me πŸ™‚

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  39. ReallyPetite says

    January 23, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    Wow you look so pretty! I can’t pull off the maxi look but you look great!

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  40. Niki B. says

    January 24, 2011 at 6:54 am

    such a pretty skirt! you rock it so well.

    xo Niki
    A Haute Mess

    ps. I’m hosting a giveaway right to win 2 Essie nail polishes. All you have to do to enter is visit A Haute Mess on Facebook and write what your favourite colours are on the wall πŸ™‚

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  41. thereafterish says

    January 24, 2011 at 8:26 am

    I’m seeing maxis all over the place and it drives me crazy!

    I’m super short and I am very afraid of rocking out the long skirts… It looks so good on you, but I assume you’re taller than I am!

    Xx,
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.

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  42. Faboulista says

    January 24, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    jen i love the maxi skirts. it its so perfect. i love it that its black and the waist details are amazing.
    i so wiish i could enter the giveaway cause i love her stuff.
    xoxo
    mina

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  43. chichichic.wordpress.com says

    January 24, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    that skirt is STUNNING on you!

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  44. Kara says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:33 am

    This maxi is stunning on you! You look so feminine yet carefree chic! Congrats again on the Flare article and for scoring these gorgeous earrings! I am a total Amrita Singh fan after winning the cuff from your last giveaway! Def. gonna enter again and try my luck with these earrings! πŸ™‚

    xo

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  45. Ashley says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:26 am

    You are beautiful! Love the maxi skirt…it is very very becoming on you. Love it.

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  46. cryskay says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:32 am

    love your style. absolutely stunning. following you (not just so i can win the earrings either!) xo

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  47. Gabriella says

    January 25, 2011 at 8:25 am

    That outfit is amazing!

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  48. Tamy & Yasmin says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:40 am

    I loved this outfit!!! Gray + black + gold! Your style is stunning…!

    xxx Tamy

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  49. PetiteXXS says

    February 1, 2011 at 6:16 am

    I love the flowiness of the skirt! It looks uber comfortable. And I recently bought the same tweed jacket too… it’s coming soon and I hope it fits! πŸ™‚

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  50. lisa says

    February 1, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    please check out my birdcage bangle giveaway would love for you to enter and win! πŸ™‚

    http://www.lisalovescoco.blogspot.com

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  51. Kirsten says

    February 2, 2011 at 5:42 am

    Sooo cute! I loove this maxi skirt trend and you make is look sooo chic!
    So cute!

    Kirsten
    http://www.travandkirk.blogspot.com

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