05 April 2011

Midi Me

 Sweater: America, Dress worn as skirt: Mossimo, Shoes: Brian Atwood, Bag: Tory Burch, Sunnies: Stella McCartney, Belt: H&M, Necklaces: J. Crew, Saks, Banana Republic, Erika Pena, Veronique

Sunday I found myself with "nothing to wear" (famous last words) for a lunch meeting and there was no time to mope & think about all of the things I was lusting after that weren't currently residing in my closet ...I needed to think quick, be inventive and get a move on it. Enter...dress worn as a skirt. One of my favorite trends this season is the elegant and ever so innocent Midi skirt. So while standing in my chonies (great picture, isn't it?) the lightbulb went off, I stepped into gear and turned the plain dress into a fab midi! Success...Sometimes it's all about making a purse out of a sow's ear, u know?

What do you do when you have "nothing to wear"?
xo

68 comments:

Katelyn said...

is it a dress? it looks like skirt absolutely!
ps. love the outfit)

Living_in_aShoe said...

you look adorable and elegant! I love it!

Alex said...

It's so elegant. I love the bag as well - it gives the outfit a nice edge.

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Femme Virtue said...

that is one hot bag!!!

Lisa said...

i love your dress turned midi skirt!! you look so ladylike and elegant!! i can't get over your shoes.. they're so crazy gorgeous!

Eleanor said...

I love how you take classic pieces and punk them out with something edgy, i.e. that midlength skirt and t~strap platform with that tough as nails bag.
Divine!

RosaLovesDC said...

I could not tell the skirt was actually a dress from the pictures. I have been there, you know, panicked thinking I have nothing to wear and only a few minutes to get ready and interestingly enough, I have come out with some of my cutest outfits this way. Just like you did, this outfit is awesome.

Polly said...

Um take a look at your blog for some inspiration? Seriously...!!

Gawgus things... said...

I normally cry! This is such a great outfit - love everything about it :) xx

Leah said...

You really pulled it off, I would have never guessed that was a dress. I usually just pout when I have nothing to wear...

xo L.

Sick by Trend said...

lovely skirt and shoes!! You look fantastic!! :D I'm following!

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Baby Budget Blog said...

Love the sky high heels and the midi! Don't know if I could pull it off though but it looks fab on you! Love the piles of necklaces too!

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Taylor said...

I normally try on half my closet, then go back to teh first thing I had on! :)

Chonies....girl I knew we were meant to be!!! I say this too!

erika sorocco said...

Ooh, I am in love with this skirt length - feminine and flirty, plus it allows one to show off their shoes. And yours are fantastic! :)

THE said...

Love this look!

xo www.thefashionguitar.com

Sabby V said...

Love the pile of necklaces! Great look!

Sabrina
http://missworkingirl.blogspot.com/

little luxury list said...

Your midi is perfect dear! Loving all your necklace layering too!

xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living

Julie and Lauren said...

Look fab, Nicole! Love your layers of necklaces. That's my fav ; )
Xox

The Bashful Rose said...

Amazing as usual.....love all your outfits...can I have your shoe collection?

Annie said...

nice work! I love it as a skirt!! especially with those heels! xo

Ashleigh said...

I usually just sigh & complain to my husband. Look at you - creative rockstar! Love all the gold accents!

Unknown said...

seriously though when I was looking at your pictures before I read anything I was thinking "that skirt is to die for!". You are seriously agenius. come be inventive with my closet please :)

Cara said...

Love the length of the skirt and the piled on necklaces!
xo Cara
http://www.afashionloveaffair.com/

Unknown said...

SO cute. i envy your closet, lady.

Yajaira said...

love the skirt

Julie said...

Great transformation! I have that problem every morning to which the Boy responds "you have more clothes than anyone I know" to which I respond "you obviously don't know that many girls."

Jane Alisa said...

I love the skirt. xoxo

Unknown said...

Okay FIRST I want to tear all your necklaces off your neck..LOVE each one more than the next.

For my days that I "have nothing to wear"....I have a "go to" back up outfit that I always feel great in- like a black tank dress or something that I can funk up with different accessories or shoes. usually works.
C

Couture Carrie said...

Cute post title; lovely look!
Those shoes are magnificent!

xoxox,
CC

Unknown said...

love the accessories. multi-purposing your pieces is so economical and chic!

Diana Mieczan said...

What a brilliant idea and I really love this outfit, sweetie. Hope you are having a great day
Kisses

Bronzed Humanity said...

Perfect for "nothing to wear"...great choices!
xx
Hot Pink Day

Joan said...

awesome!

MenI said...

Amazing look!
So beautiful photos!
I really love your style!:)
chexk out my blog if u like and follow me back :)
Many kissezz!!

Vale ♥ said...

This outfit is so pretty, very classy ! I have tons of clothes but I often complain I have nothing new to wear ! I am a new follower of your awesome blog =)


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Anonymous said...

Love the heels! you look gorgeous!

xoxo
Miss Neira

A Crimson Kiss said...

Never would have guessed that was supposed to be a dress-it's such a divine midi! Since my office is prep-central (it looks like an Easter day parade in here most days), my go-to when I've got nothing is a bright colored oxford, jeans, ballet flats and pearls-easy enough!

Belle de Couture said...

So happy you commented on my blog bc I found yours bc of it! :) You are too gorg. :)

Love your style AND your blog! Adding you to my blog roll.

Great look... the shoes are especially fab!

xx
Jen

http://belledecouture.com

Closet Fashionista said...

Love this!! You look so amazing!
and when I have nothing to wear I usually thrown on jeans and a blazer...haha
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

When I have nothing to wear, I fall back on my boyfriend jeans. Sad, I know. HAHA. LOVE the midi on you!

Lila said...

I love the length of the skirt uh I mean dress and a target find? GASp so cool.

WHen I can't figure out what to wear I go to my jeans and heels.

stylenuggets said...

I haven't perfected the art of wearing a dress as a skirt. Yours looks perfect. I've found it depends on the cut of the dress. Love the heels.

mary louise said...

thank you so much for the lovely comment and following! now following you too :)
i love the necklaces and shoes!

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The Cat Hag said...

Awesome style, love the bag! :)


xoxo,
Addie
The Cat Hag

B said...

Hot!!!!

Nelah said...

Very sophisticated. And..those heels!!!!

Unknown said...

I want to know - is there anything you look bad in? There can't be! You look INCREDIBLE in all of your photos, you lovely woman, you!

cryskay said...

i adore your bag & all your necklaces. i'm all about black and gold. xx

TheChambrayCountess said...

I love the length of your skirt- perfect!! When I have nothing to wear I either throw together something basic with some statement jewelry to make it "new"...

Balancing Lisa said...

LOVE this one head to toe! LOVE

http://stilettosanddiaperbags.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I love the dress as a skirt--it's perfect! And I don't think I've ever lusted after a Tory Burch bag this much.

http://thebohemienne.wordpress.com/

Anonymous said...

oh my gosh, your style is INSANE!!!! Lurve it.

Rosie said...

Ok, you've officially inspired me to think outside of the box next time I utter the words "nothing to wear"...love this look!

Nora said...

love the bag! ;)

Unknown said...

you look amazing.. the lenght of that skirt fits you perfectly btw.. and that bag is awesome.. loved it..
stay cool..

Laura said...

This is such a flattering length on you! Makes you look so lean and tall, which you already are, but this accentuates it. And girl those shoes are hot!!

I typically turn to the blogosphere for inspiration when I feel a "nothing to wear" moment.

Kara Endres said...

WOW! I can't believe that's really a dress. Great job getting creative. I find that "I have nothing to wear" moment a lot when it comes to outfits I wouldn't normally need. So when the occasion arises, I'm like "I knew I should have bought that (whatever)"

nunu said...

i never knew about fashion blog until today nik. i'm a part of the mommy blogging subculture myself. : ) i love your style and have always thought you were one to watch... it's great to see you on this space and try to guess which grocery store you're standing behind! lol!

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