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February 20, 2012

Hello, I’d like you to meet my new favourite skirt: I often shy away from pencil skirts because of their tendency to be very business-like and not too flattering on a girl with “meatier” calves, but the print on this one was just too beautiful to pass up. I’m excited to find more ways to dress it down so that I can get lots of wear out of it in the coming months; I think I will start with a simple t-shirt or a striped top with a statement necklace. How would you style it?



Wearing: Zara skirt and shoes, BCBG jacket and ring, cardigan and purse from Asia

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  1. Annie says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:48 am

    I love the backwards cardigan! πŸ™‚

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  2. Lia says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:48 am

    omg its so gorgeous!!! <3

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  3. Style-Pursuit says

    February 20, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Gorgeous outfit! I’ve recently tried the backwards cardigan, but it doesn’t really look good on me… :o) As always!

    x

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  4. Leonor says

    February 20, 2012 at 9:23 am

    totally agree with the striped top! that’s exactly what I would do πŸ™‚ but I also love this combination!! the yellow looks wonderful!

    Leonor
    thesparklinglemon.blogspot.com

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  5. xoxoCat says

    February 20, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Hey your shirt’s on backwards. πŸ˜‰

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  6. Rosalinda Tjioe says

    February 20, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Lovely classy look! X

    http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com

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  7. Life's a shoe says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    really love your skirt!!! and your shoes too!

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  8. Petite Adventures says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    You look phenomenal in this outfit! I love absolutely everything about it, from the backwards cardigan in such an amazing yellow to the skirt – very chic!

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  9. Cindy Aparbal says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    love the outfit.

    http://cincity26.blogspot.com/

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  10. becka says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    don’t be shy to wear it, it looks amazing on you!!
    This links might help you for new ideas of how to wear it πŸ™‚

    http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-wear-a-pencil-skirt-2

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  11. Kate says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    This is so pretty, Jen! I’m the same way, I never wear pencil skirts because they generally feel very corporate to me, like I’m playing dress up! But this one is gorgeous, I love the print and love the way you styled it! And completely in love with those shoes!! The lucite heel is amaaazing! xo.

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  12. Antonella C'est moi says

    February 20, 2012 at 3:07 pm

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  13. House of Winchester says

    February 20, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    just discovered your blog as a newbie πŸ™‚ loving your jacket!!!

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  14. Laces and Shades says

    February 20, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I love floral pencil skirts. The pairing of black, white, and yellow is so pretty. You do look very ladylike in this outfit, in a very chic and sophisticated way!

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  15. CessOviedo says

    February 20, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Wow that’s the most glamourous puffy jacket I’ve seen!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  16. Victoria says

    February 20, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    You are stunning!

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  17. alison*elle says

    February 20, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    I always think about pencil skirts in work terms since I wear them at work, haha. But I love pairing them with ruffly silk blouses or blouses with giant pussybows. You could probably make it more casual/stylish with your fave black faux fur vest πŸ˜‰

    xo, alison*elle

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  18. Bonnie says

    February 20, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I can see why this is your favorite skirt. It fits you beautifully! I also really like your jacket.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  19. Aney Mei says

    February 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Love how you added in the pop of colour Jen! The skirt is beautiful and I can see you pairing this in so many different ways!

    I’m glad to be back as well – I feel like the only time I have to blog would be over the Christmas and Spring break. The past few months have been extremely stressful and I’ve just been breaking out a lot. I’ve been meaning to test out your oatmeal routine so I’ll probably give it a try the next few days πŸ˜€

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  20. lisa says

    February 20, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    That skirt looks amazing on you.

    I’ve been warming to pencil skirts since last year and no longer consider them to be just “work” skirts because they’re so flattering and versatile. Plus, I find as I get older I gravitate towards them because they project a more grown-up look.

    Friday night was fun! The boy had a great time. Let us know anytime you want to try a new restaurant. And if D is in the mood to drive a long way for food one Sunday morning, the boy and I know an AMAZING brunch spot. It’s like Vancouver’s best kept secret for an excellent brunch and our all-time favourite. πŸ˜‰

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  21. Elegantesque says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I want to buy those heels so bad I saw them on the zara shop !

    Kisses
    Hannah

    Elegantesque BlogΒ 

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  22. katattack2000 says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I love your heels – very unique πŸ™‚ and loved the way you styled the skirt πŸ™‚

    katattack2000.wordpress.com

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  23. Ping says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    hello jen! long time no comment. my work blocks your site πŸ™ but i am working from home today. i love the print of that pencil skirt! it’s so unique and pretty. i went to zara this weekend and did not see that at all. i’m so sick of just regular pencil skirts, i’m going to definitely look out for this. btw you do not have meaty calves, don’t be silly! πŸ˜›

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  24. Phuong says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    gorgeous heels!

    Travel in Style

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  25. Natasha Fatah says

    February 20, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Jen! this is beauty all around! Love it all!

    xoxo
    http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com

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  26. eggtartbox says

    February 20, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Beautiful print! I always love finding solid black/white prints that don’t seem too optical-illusion-esque and this one is really tastefully designed especially how it seems like two different skirts from behind/the front. Definitely feeling like trying the backwards cardigan sometime soon now (it looks lovely!) Hope you have a good week xx

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  27. Cathy says

    February 20, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    LOVE this look!!!!! The colors are great and you look amazing!
    http://www.cathykhayes.blogspot.com

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  28. Coast to Coast Chic says

    February 20, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    HI love love love that skirt!! and the shoes. Definitely a great pattern.

    http://coasttocoastchic.blogspot.com/

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  29. Sarah says

    February 20, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    Very pretty and sophisticated Jen! Love the pop of yellow xo

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  30. MonochromeMagpie says

    February 20, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    I love the chain detailing on that jacket! One of the most flattering jackets of that kind I’ve seen!

    Monochrome Magpie

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  31. Marisa says

    February 21, 2012 at 12:24 am

    What a unique skirt! I totally wasn’t expecting the back to look the way it does; the same goes for your sweater. Amazing details in this outfit. I’d totally style it with a striped shirt too or a tee with leather details.

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

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  32. Alexandra says

    February 21, 2012 at 12:45 am

    Okay Jen, I’m fairly confident you can NEVER say you have meaty calves haha. You are teeny tiny, and that word could never be used in reference to any of your parts! Anyway, I absolutely love this look, that skirt is beyond amazing and I love how the pattern gives it some edge. Beautiful pal!

    Alex xoxo

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  33. Girlie Blogger says

    February 21, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Your fashion blog, with all the bright colors, makes me happy :O) I like this yellow and black n’ white combo.

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  34. Cee says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:25 am

    You have done so well with the new Zara collections, Jen! I’ve admired every single one of the pieces you’ve picked up, but I think this skirt is my favourite. I shy away from pencil skirts, too, but for a different reason – although they’re supposed to flatter curves, it’s really hard to find one that fits curves properly! I’m still searching πŸ™‚ In the meantime, I just love the way you’ve styled yours – I’ve been meaning to try the backward cardigan for ages, thanks for the reminder! It looks so lovely on you
    xox,
    Cee

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  35. amuseume says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:44 am

    The cardigan worn backwards is genius. It seems like you’ve been quite enamoured with yellow lately! The skirt is beautifully cut and the print is so elegant. Lovely.

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  36. Chaotic Serenity says

    February 21, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Ooooh, I didn’t realize the pattern was inverted color-wise on the back on that skirt. Very sophisticated.

    I also love the backwards cardigan look. (I wish I could make it work on me, but my bust is hard enough to properly fit in cardigans when worn “correctly” that it’s just all sorts of odd when flipped.) It’s great paired with this pencil skirt, though – it’s just enough character to stop it from looking too professional.

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  37. Asher says

    February 21, 2012 at 6:33 am

    That skirt is so beautiful! And I love the yellow top w/it πŸ™‚

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  38. Becoming Refined says

    February 21, 2012 at 7:46 am

    Totally love the clear heel on the shoe, so great! The skirt is also very pretty, the detailed pattern is so unique.

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  39. Anna (South Molton St Style) says

    February 21, 2012 at 8:54 am

    This is gorgeous, you coat is lovely and very unusual. And the Zara shoes are so, so nice. xx

    South Molton St Style

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  40. CynthiaC says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    It would really nice paired with a cowl top as well. I’ve never bought shoes from Zara. My feet are too small.

    http://www.delectablychic.com
    http://www.shorty-stories.com

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  41. Cicy Chan says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Love the skirt!

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  42. pamela says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I really wish I had as much success as you have at Zara. I never find anything and when I do its never in my size, its heart wrenching. I agree about how you need to have the right sort of calf to pull off a pencil skirt, in this case i don’t think you have any problems.

    xxoo
    pamela
    http://www.pamelamarrie.com

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  43. Cara says

    February 21, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    such a beautiful skirt, and I love the shot of you walking away, the details on the back of your sweater are so pretty! Love black and yellow together, very chic, you look beautiful!
    Hope you are feeling better πŸ™‚

    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

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  44. xJOLE says

    February 21, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    The skirt is a beauty! Love the print, and the fact that the back looks entirely different than the front.

    http://xjole.blogspot.com

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  45. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    What a gorgeous skirt! And I am seriously in love with that jacket…what a fun and unexpected detail! xo
    http://www.frankieheartsfashion.com

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  46. jas says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    love everything about this look!

    http://forallthatjas.blogspot.com/

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  47. blue roses says

    February 21, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    i JUST posted about how much i want clear heels!

    stunning!

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

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  48. Leonie says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:20 am

    Lovely outfit, Jen! You should definitely wear pencil skirts more often, they suit your style so well and look great on you. Meaty calves? Where?! πŸ™‚ Such a great idea by the way to wear the cardigan backwards. Pretty color, too!

    xo Leonie

    Casting Shadows + I SEE NOISE GIVEAWAY

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  49. Lisa Ng says

    February 22, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    You do not have meaty calves!
    The print is gorgeous and so unique!
    Did you wear that cardi backwards or is that supposed to be that way? FUN!

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