Midi Skirts

I hope everyone found my last how to wear post about maxi skirts  helpful! Today I am going to teach you how to wear the newest trend in skirt style: Midi skirts! Designers including Rodarte, Celine, Prada and Louis Vuitton featured them on their spring 2012 ready-to-wear catwalks making tea length skirts all the rage for winter and spring. The trend was originally popularized in the early 1970s as fashions transitioned from flower power to seventies sleek. As always, fashion has repeated itself and the midi is the must-have piece for 2012. (Personally, I attribute its revival to the continued success of Mad Men, but that’s just me… What do you think?)

Unfortunately, these trendy skirts are not the easiest things to wear. I’m sure many of you have noticed them, but have been skirting the subject (pun intended…I couldn’t help myself). Wear one that’s too short and you look squat. Wear one that’s too long and you look like a bag lady. Fortunately, I’ve put together a few foolproof tips to help you master the midi…

1. Consider your height. If you are short, stick to a skirt that hits just above or below the knee. For taller ladies, any length will do so long as it doesn’t go below your ankles (otherwise you will be in maxi territory).
2. Length is everything! You can totally ruin the midi look if your skirt is just 2 inches too long or too short. Ideally, you want a midi to hit mid shin, where you leg begins to thin out. If a skirt hits at the thicker part of you leg, it will make you look stalky. If need be, get it hemmed to an appropriate length. Trips to the tailor are always worth it!
3. Perfect pairings. If you wear a bold color midi, temper it with a neutral blouse. As for pleated or fuller options, keep the top simple. I like to wear my midi with a silk button down, a knotted crewneck sweater, or a closer fitting top.

Winter !!!!!!

Topshop Metallic Midi Skirt, Equipment Darkest Spruce Blouse, Topshop Madison Leopard Print Loafers, Mulberry Oversized Alexa Bag, H&M Black Tights, Adam Chunky Knit Sweater, Paper Crown Serena Leggings, LC Lauren Conrad Tiered Chiffon Dress, Michael Kors Bromley Flat Boots, Karen Walker Perfect Day Sunglasses, Topshop Faux Fur Stole, J.Crew Resin Colorblock Bracelet, Cashca Chunky Scarf, Marc by Marc Jacobs Double-Breasted Coat, Deborah Lippmann Glitter Nail Polish, Romwe Retro Peter Pan Collar Dress

Winter fashion is truly a study in textures and layering. Now that the season is in full swing, I thought I’d share my favorite fashion picks for winter with you. Here are my 16 style staples of the season…

1. Midi skirt.
2. Silk button up.
3. Leopard print flats.
4. Black bag.
5. Tights!
6. Crewneck sweater.
7. Faux leather leggings.
8. Flowy frock (for layering).
9. Flat black boots.
10. Tortoise shell sunnies.
11. Faux fur stole.
12. Chunky baubles.
13. Cable knit scarf.
14. Black coat. 
15. Sparkly polish.
16. Anything with peter pan collars.

Cropped Pants

From Left: Rag & Bone, J Brand, Diane Von Furstenberg, Zara, Maje

Skirts have had their fair share of time in the limelight these past few seasons… Now it’s time for pants to shine! And quite literally. Everyone from Rag & Bone to Diane Von Furstenberg, J Brand and even Zara rolled out bold punchy hued pants. So, while your standard skinnies and hippie bells might be you go-to pant, try taking a walk on the wild side with these colorful and cropped trousers!

Here, I count down my top ten favorite cropped pants…

1. J Brand 935 Low-Rise Capri
2. Rag & Bone Low-Rise Cropped Skinny Jeans
3. Diane Von Furstenberg Cropped Georginne Cuff Cropped Pant
4. Zara Zip Trousers
5. MAJE Electeur Cropped Pants
6. Topshop Coral Linen Trousers
7. 3.1 Phillip Lim Draped Trousers
8. Rachel Roy Cargo Pants
9. BCBG Piper Cropped Pants
10. Paige Skyline Ankle Pants

If you decide to give this trend a try, I recommend keeping the rest of your ensemble simple. Layer on neutral shades, such as a white tank and nude sandals or a relaxed blazer.