When I first saw this skirt online I was immediately apprehensive about the silhouette flattering my figure.  But, always having a weakness for all things blue, I decided to give it a try during one of JCrew’s many sales.  I was pleasantly surprised by how great I felt and how great I felt I looked in the skirt.  The higher waist helps to accentuate my curves by cutting me at my waist (my smallest area) instead of across my hips (a considerably wider area). ?

The skirt is a bit reminisent of a school girl’s skirt and so it tends to make me want to play up my nerdy nature.  If you talked to the boys I used to work with in my IT days, they can attest to the fact that if I am ever near a bookstore I have to get a new book or three.  I’ve always been a bit of a kooky nerd, going all the way back to high school (A/V and drama nerd!) and probably even further than that.  So if I’m rocking my glasses, I’ll balance that facial hardware with a bright lip.  Throw in a book clutch (I’m seriously starting a book clutch anthology) and a metallic flat and I’m up for anything from a Star Wars Marathon (the original 3) to a brunch at the newest & hottest breakfast locale.

Live long and prosper!

Top: Madewell; Skirt: JCrew; Shoes: Zara; Glasses: Club Monaco; Clutch: Kate Spade (this one may be next); Necklace: JCrew; Earrings: Stella & Dot; Cuff: Vintage; Bracelets: Stella & Dot; Lips: Lancome Rouge in Love “Midnight Rose 377N“; Nails: China Glaze “Purple Haze (Neon)“