Give Me A Twirl

A great skirt is essential for your Monday through Friday domination. Might I recommend an accordion skirt that has movement and grace. It's a skirt that will work for all seasons and all weather. Pleats and all.

JCPenny, Worthington Solid Woven Pleated Skirt, $17

I dare you to find a better deal. Also comes in merlot or black.

Everlane, The Pleated Skirt, $88

Pick your staple color: navy or black. This is a workhorse skirt.

Loft, Shimmer Pleated Skirt, $12

I kid you not. This price. Also comes in a steel shimmer.

Lord & Taylor, Wild Hearts Pleated Skirt, $99

Ok, is it a splurge? Maybe. But look at the fit and the movement and the tiny black detail hem!

A great pleated skirt is perfect for twirling, I mean the office. It's sophisticated and chic while also being perfectly playful.

Be fabulous today!

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Twirl So Hard

Happy Friday Eve!

I thought we would dress things up around here and play. When we were younger that mean putting on something fun and twirling. We don't twirl enough anymore. Right? You know what twirls super well? Pleated maxi skirts. I really love the patterned ones because they're punchy, unexpected, and twirly.

Asos, Pleated Maxi Skirt in Polka Dot, $68 $32

Picture this: night out with a black silk came and tassel earrings THEN Saturday afternoon chambray button down and tie the waist. 

TJ Maxx, Printed Pleated Maxi Skirt, $75

Oh hey Badgley Mischka for under $100!

H&M, Chiffon Skirt, $59

I dare you to have a bad day in this skirt.

Shoptiques, Glam Squad Tribal Maxi Skirt, $34

This pattern has movement, even standing still, it's got style.

So get to twirling. Play with patterns, don't let a maxi skirt shy you away from prints. These skirts make an impact in the best ways possible!

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Playing with Pleats

Happy Monday lovebugs. Let's play with pleats today. Pleats are great when worn correctly. Pin tuck pleats with work pants, casual pleats with bf chinos, or accordion pleats with a skirt. Today let's go glam and look at some midi skits that are ready for a twirl.

Topshop, Satin Pleat Midi Skirt, $85

I mean, you're welcome. Holy crap amazing. Crop top, silk blouse, leather jacket, you name it. Pair it.

Saks Fifth Avenue, ABS Pleated Chiffon Midi Skirt, $240 $96

Oh hey mega sale! A little dressy but picture it with a chambray button down for daytime.

Mango, Pleated Midi Skirt, $79

Purple perfection. Look at this plum beauty!! I'm pairing it with white and black polka dots and sneakers.

Reiss, Kaeya Bronze Metallic Pleated Skirt, $245 $95

Dressy for night with stacked heels or 9-5 with black booties.

These midi skirts are great for any style because you can pair it with a tee shirt or you can throw on a blazer or add a statement necklace, pick your poison and own it.

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Put Some Swing in Your Step

Let's get some swing spring in our step with pleated skirts. Not just a pin tuck or box pleat, I'm going all out with an accordion pleated skirt. This shape works for any size and it's flattering for work or play.

Lulu's, Beauty and the Pleats Lavender Vegan Leather Midi Skirt, $58

Vegan leather in purple? Sign me up.

Chicnova, Nude Maxi Skirt with Pleats, $37

This will be your go to maxi for summer. Look at the movement! And this champagne nude color will go with everything.

Nordstrom, Vince Camuto Tiered Pleat Skirt, $89

A ready for work/bridal shower/brunch date asap. I love this saturated blush pink!

Forever 21, Accordion Skirt, $15

Can we have a moment for a hunter green mini? So unusual and I'm loving it.

The accordion pleat is really beautiful for the breezy and sunny days in our future. Spring is coming, right mother nature? Ok, good.

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Opa's Accordion

I'm going to share a little family history today that will lead to one epic segue. I'm German so I have an Oma and Opa (gramma and grandpa). Whenever my family went to visit Oma and Opa in Buffalo we would have a delicious meal prepared by Oma and then we would retire to the living room where Opa would break out his accordion and my sister and I would dance around the room in circles. I remember this very clearly because the accordion has such a specific sound to it and that sound is created by a very unique squeezebox (yes that is the real term, look it up). So let's take a page from Opa and look at some beautiful accordion skirts.

American Apparel, Pleated Skirt, $52

I love the high waisted fit of this skirt because its a bit ballerina.

Last Call Neiman Marcus, Robbi & Nikki Faux Leather Pleated Skirt, $69

A beautiful navy with a contrasting waistband is professional while still perfect for twirling.

Modcloth, Cupcake Liner Skirt, $32

A great contrast skirt that is a great length for 9-5 with tights and some booties.

Madewell, Mini Houndstooth Skirt, $98

The patterned mini is so unusual with this type of pleat. In my opinion this skirt is basically a neutral to be paired with any other color like merlot or forest green. 

One of my favorite things about the accordion skirt is the movement. It's flouncy and girly but paired with the right top or motorcycle jacket you can make it edgy.

Be fabulous today!

Accordion Skirts

Accordion skirts are a ladylike style that I'm loving for the winter. They have great flow and go with just about anything.

Forever 21, polka dot accordion skirt, $24

I love the ribbon waistband and we all know I'm a sucker for dots.

Modcloth, Plumes in Paradise Skirt, $81

I'd pair this with a tie neck blouse. Perfect for work.

Wyatt, Olive Chiffon Short Accordion Skirt, $65

This is a great mini, I'd pair it with tights are a v-neck sweater.

Macy's, Accordion Pleated Faux Leather Waistline A-Line, $22

This is gorgeous. I love the chocolate color, I love the waist, together it's very retro.

Do you own any accordion skirts? They're a great option to mix in with your pencil skirts.

Be fabulous today!