Monday, March 14, 2011

Breezy, Printed Layers

While I love the sheer maxi skirt trend (though I don't know why-- it is counter-intuitive to purposefully wear see-through clothing in public), I am not satisfied with just a sheer skirt: there must be pattern that creates the feel of movement! The flowy layer needs to evoke that romantic-yet-slightly-boho/carefree-vibe to instill softness into a bold outfit statement.

I could wax poetic on this 'til the cows come home, trust me, but I would rather just show you looks I am currently loving:

This Juicy Couture tiered maxi dress is really frothy and playful:



Phillip Lim always creates elevated basics of interest, like this simple, Grecian dress modernized with a grid pattern:


I love the vaguely-reptilian watercolor pattern of this Robert Rodriguez dress:



Bellatrix always makes fun, blousy separates and I love this look with the shorts:
This Blain kimono sleeve top is especially cool because of the long back hem:


Andy from the Style Scrapbook always gets it right and I love her sheer maxi-- pattern + soft pleats!!

What is your style-obsession for spring?... (Or for the week if you are a spaz like me)...
Happy Monday!

14 comments:

  1. Love these easy, feminine looks! Can't go wrong with a maxi.
    Xo

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  2. I love all of these maxi dresses! That Robert Rodriguez is to die for. I'm so excited for spring because I'm itching to wear maxi dresses at least a couple of days a week. xoxo Marissa

    http://happiness-is-the-little-things.blogspot.com/

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  3. I love all those maxi dresses. They are totally perfect for spring and the first one should be in my closet. I want it so much:) Happy Monday, darling

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  4. I love maxi dresses!
    Thanks for your sweet comment <3

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  5. I am a huge Maxi freak! Loving all of your picks...xx

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  6. I love that Philip Lim dress... So beautiful!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  7. hmmm I kinda like how that one model is wearing pants w/ the maxi dress....never seen that before.

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  8. i am a huuuuuge fan of style scrapbook's look here----she really did nail this one! LOVE!!

    xx
    ashley <3

    pursenboots.blogspot.com

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  9. love the second maxi!! so pretty that one!!

    Jennifer

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  10. Pretty pics !!
    Kiss
    http://melle-lunettes.blogspot.com/

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  11. Gorgeous! These dresses totally get me in the mood for breezy spring days! xo style, she wrote

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  12. robert rodriguez = gasp. i love it...swear i stared so hard to see if it was a flowy jumpsuit!!

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  13. Ps: I’m hosting a cool Loop GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in:)
    Kisses and hugs, darling

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