One Skirt Styled Four Ways

I pinned this adorable polka dot skater skirt on Pinterest the other day and I couldn't stop thinking about it for the rest of the day.  I love a bold piece that's classic and versatile at the same time.  My favorite thing to do when I lock in on a item like that is create different ways to style it.  As I've mentioned before, one of my rules when shopping for myself or a client is that the item being considered for purchase has to have more than one way to style it.  If you buy an item and it can only be used in one outfit than it's kind of a waste in my opinion.  I came up with about ten different looks I could make with the skirt and I decided to share my favorite four with you.

We all know my love of pattern mixing and my first thought when I saw this skirt was, "wear it with stripes...and florals!!"  So I styled an outfit with both.
Skater Skirt: Choies (super affordable and flattering on every figure)
Striped T: Proenza Schouler (a more budget friendly version here)
The Most Amazing Pattern Mixed Sandals: ALDO (they are at the TOP of my wish list!)
Little Red Cross Body Bag: Coach
Floral Scarf: Kate Spade

Neon is HOT right now and it looks great with black and white so I knew this skirt would be the perfect backdrop for some bold neon pieces.
Neon Peplum Top: boohoo
Skirt: Choies
The Most Amazing If-I-Had-The-Funds-They-Would-Be-In-My-Closet Shoes: Sophia Webster
Neon Statement Necklace: Bauble Bar (there is a waiting list for it but it would be worth getting on)
Cross Body Bag: Modcloth

I know, another pattern mix outfit.  I couldn't help myself!  Polka dots are great with so many patterns (as are stripes)!
Crop Top: Mara Hoffman
Skirt: Choies
Lace Up Sandals: Alexander Wang
Clutch: Tiffany's (similar here)
Double Drop Earrings: David Yurman

This is probably my favorite of all the looks.  It's an easy look for lunch out, errands, dinner with friends, mommy on the go or even the office if they allow denim.
Graphic T: Old Navy
Skirt: Choies
Denim Vest: Pendleton
Striped Flats: Forever 21
Red Cross Body Bag: Splurge, Spend, Save
Red Link Statement Necklace: GILT

Which of the four styling ideas is your favorite?  And speaking of Pinterest...do you follow me?  If you don't you are missing out, just sayin'!  Follow all the savvy and stylish pinning here!

XO
Mz Savvy Style

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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things...

This week has not been a good one for me in the outfit-photo-taking-blogging department! My "photographer" went back to college...so until I can convince my husband to take my picture before I walk out the door in the mornings or have a photo shoot day with Madie I'm stuck! I didn't want to go the whole week with posting something so I decided to share some of my favorite things that I used or wore during the week.

This necklace is really one of my all time favorite things! I got it for a steal at JC Penny sometime last year. Every time I wear it I get compliments...so I wear it a lot! Haha! It can transform any outfit into something special.

I got all but one of these bracelets for Christmas and have worn them just about every single day since! I saw the Alex & Ani bracelets in a shop window on my morning run (yes, I window shop while I run! :) and when my husband asked what I wanted for Christmas I knew just where to send him! The bracelets were very affordable so he got four (my suggestion) so I could layer them. I've been on the Alex & Ani website since then and they have some really great ones that I think I'll add to my collection! "You can never have too many bracelets", a wise woman once said! ;)

My beautiful Michael Kors wallet...it makes me smile every time I pull it out of my bag (which is also Michael Kors)!
Ditto for my Kate Spade makeup bag! It's actually a wristlet that I use for a makeup bag. Michael and Kate go very well together!

Now for my favorite shoes of the week...both of which have been posted in past blogs. My nude Nine West suede platform pumps are my go-to-wear-with-anything shoes. I love them so much I bought two pair so when one wears out I have a back up! And my leopard Steve Madden skimmers. I throw these on with everything from skirts to jeans. They are very comfortable for on-the-go days and make a statement at the same time!

My last favorite thing is my new little nephew, who was born last month to my beautiful baby sister. I get to FINALLY meet him tomorrow and I can hardly wait!

I hope you all have a wonderful, savvy and stylish weekend!

<3 Mz Savvy Style