Outfit: Built to Twirl

March 13, 2013

Outfit: Built to Twirl

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Details: Ralph Lauren chambray shirt, also worn here (similar) | Full white maxi skirt from my mother’s closet (similar & similar) | Old Navy cobalt flats, also worn here (similar & similar) | Target clutch | Target necklace (similar) | Random bracelets from Forever 21 and Walmart | Gifted earrings (aff)

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As soon as I saw this skirt in my mother’s closet, I knew I had to have it. It has about a million panels of fabric that make it full and flouncy (and a real pain in the butt to iron). It was love at first sight. It’s the kind of skirt that makes you want to twirl…

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My mother was happy to oblige, since she said she’d had it for a really long time and never worn it. Score!

I immediately knew I wanted to style it with a chambray shirt, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the ever fabulous Nadia Aboulhosn had worn a denim shirt and white skirt a few weeks back. Her skirt was tulle and sheer, but I love the idea that we had such a similar idea of how to style a big white skirt. You can see her take on it here.

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I’ve also been experimenting with the idea of showing a little skin. Not too much. Just a peek of midriff here and there. I’ve come a long way, but my stomach is far from flat. But guess what? I’ve learned to love it anyway, stretch marks and all, because it is the body I’m in today, and that’s all that matters. Plus, my husband/photographer thinks it’s pretty sexy. *wink*

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I considered wearing some super sexy silver heels I recently bought from ShoeDazzle, but realistically, they were going to come off as soon as I finished shooting because they are not comfortable. At all. So I kept it real and wore my flats. Though there was a moment when I decided to take my shoes off and get my twirl on. Again.

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Hey. I’m all about making fashion fun. And trying not to show my underwear when I twirl in a fancy skirt on a windy day.

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48 responses

Ana March 12, 2013 at 11:02 pm

So so great. You look so feminine and beautiful. That skirt looks like it’s so much fun.

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 1:35 pm
  
  Thanks Ana! It absolutely is tons of fun. I wish I had taken a picture when I wrapped my daughter up like a bat inside it
  
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Shon March 13, 2013 at 8:54 am

Well, well, look at flirty and sassy!! This is so fun and I say Woo hoo for celebrating your body!! I love this look fem and powerful!

Enjoy!
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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 1:36 pm
  
  Thanks Shon! Celebrating my body is a new thing for me, but I’m owning it with everything I have!
  
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Alison @ Get Your Pretty On March 13, 2013 at 9:11 am

I love everything about this! That pretty flowy skirt, the denim top, the turquoise accessories and that gorgeous clutch! Thanks so much for linking up today. You look gorgeous!
Alison @ Get Your Pretty On´s last [type] ..I Feel Pretty | On Spring Break

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 1:35 pm
  
  Thanks Alison! I absolutely adored this look, and I know I’m going to get a lot of wear out of this skirt this spring and summer
  
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Dhruvi March 13, 2013 at 9:32 am

Absolutely gorgeous, Jennae

Dhruvi
Stilettos & Sequins

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 1:38 pm
  
  Thanks Dhruvi!
  
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chandra March 13, 2013 at 10:06 am

twirl baby twirl! and i must say your mom has some style! love the skirt paired with the chambray. i don’t have much white in my closet simply because i don’t think i would be able to keep it clean, but you’ve inspired me to add some this spring! and your confidence makes these pictures that much more beautiful! enjoy your day pretty lady;)

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 1:39 pm
  
  Thanks Chandra! I was worried about keeping it clean too, but it was too fabulous to pass up for that reason alone. I ate ice cream in it with no problems, so I might start buying more white myself
  
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SACRAMENTO March 13, 2013 at 10:43 am

You are beyond fabulous with everything you wear, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh.
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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 1:39 pm
  
  Thank you Sacramento! Coming from you, that’s one heck of a compliment!
  
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Christina Steward March 13, 2013 at 10:57 am

Jennae, your skirt is gorgeous! I love the bright white and fullness of it. It looks stunning on you! I also love the way you styled it with your chambray shirt. I wore mine in Monday’s post with a skirt as well . Guess we were on the same wave length this week!
Christina Steward´s last [type] ..Alamo Style

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 1:41 pm
  
  Thanks Christina! I loved your chambray with the lace. It’s one of those pieces that will never go out of style and can be worn a million different ways
  
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Justyn Lord March 13, 2013 at 12:42 pm

This skirt is AMAZING. And you look incredible in it! I also am loving those blue flats!
xx

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 1:42 pm
  
  Thanks Justyn! The blue flats took some breaking in, but they’re really comfortable now
  
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Antionette Blake March 13, 2013 at 1:13 pm

Love that skirt, you are very lucky to have a mom with wonderful taste. Love how you paired it with the denim shirt.
Antionette Blake´s last [type] ..OOTD – (It’s still) Winter Wednesday

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 1:42 pm
  
  Thanks Antionette! I know, right? I’m going to start taking more peeks through her closet to see what other gems I can find
  
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Chioma March 13, 2013 at 2:05 pm

what a fun and flirty look! love your flats and I have that clutch in red!

~Chioma
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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 8:38 pm
  
  Thanks Chioma! I got the clutch when it was on DEEP clearance. Like $4 or something crazy like that
  
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Priscila March 13, 2013 at 3:33 pm

I love how you styled your shirt! Definitely inspiring to try my chambray with a long flowy skirt like this!

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 8:39 pm
  
  Thanks Priscilla! This is a combo that can almost never go wrong.
  
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Karen March 13, 2013 at 5:13 pm

Cute look! I love the chambray top…can’t believe I don’t want one. The skirt is lovely and perfect for Spring.
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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 8:40 pm
  
  Thanks Karen! I didn’t think I wanted one until I found this one. I love it so much that I recently took it in because it was too big
  
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dearabbyleigh March 13, 2013 at 6:10 pm

i REALLY love the mix of blues you have going here. you do “put together without overdone” so, so well. i have a cobalt blue long vintage skirt i’ve been meaning to try – this might be the way to do it! thanks for the inspiration as always, friend!
dearabbyleigh´s last [type] ..dress for the day: meet sharone

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 8:40 pm
  
  Awww! Thanks Abby! That’s quite a compliment coming from you
  
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Elena March 13, 2013 at 6:45 pm

What a gorgeous skirt and you styled this look AMAZING!!!!
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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 8:40 pm
  
  Thank you Elena!
  
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Lena March 13, 2013 at 7:18 pm

Ah! I love twirly skirts… this one rocks! I showed it to my daughter and she FREAKED OUT! lol!! You look gorgeous!
Lena´s last [type] ..Wear & Hair

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- jennae March 13, 2013 at 8:41 pm
  
  Thanks Lena! My daughter was pretty enamored with it too. She kept asking me to wrap her up in it
  
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Kenya March 13, 2013 at 9:37 pm

Such a beautiful look! I love the skirt paired with the chambray top! Gorgeous!

xo, Kenya

Kenya L Fashion Blog

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- jennae March 14, 2013 at 2:30 pm
  
  Thank you Kenya! I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment
  
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Sheena Tatum March 13, 2013 at 9:56 pm

Honey, you are gone with the wind fabulous!

I had to. LOL!
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- jennae March 14, 2013 at 9:39 am
  
  Sheena, you would not believe me if I told you how many times I heard that yesterday…lol. I should’ve seen it coming.
  
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Daenel T @ Living Outside the Stacks March 13, 2013 at 10:14 pm

How many ways do I love that skirt? You look so gorgeous. And, girl, I’d be twirling and swirling too. Have a great week!
Daenel T @ Living Outside the Stacks´s last [type] ..Eleven {In the Closet}

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- jennae March 14, 2013 at 2:21 pm
  
  Thanks Daenel! Nice to know I’m not the only one who would’ve gotten a strong case of the twirls with this skirt
  
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Jayda March 13, 2013 at 11:18 pm

I love that skirt! Looks comfy, and fun to wear. I also really like the chambray shirt with it. Great outfit!

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- jennae March 14, 2013 at 2:22 pm
  
  Thanks Jayda. It’s absolutely awesome to wear!
  
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LaToya March 14, 2013 at 4:42 am

I think I just found tomorrow’s outfit! I was just trying to figure out what to wear with my white skirt so this is perfect! Im thinking leopard flats though…Thanks for the inspiration, so glad I found your blog

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- jennae March 14, 2013 at 2:26 pm
  
  That’s awesome, Latoya! I’d love to see it when you wear it!
  
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Jacqueline March 14, 2013 at 10:26 am

Absolutely gorgeous. I am a big fan of long skirts and that one is A++++++++ Lovely set of photos

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- jennae March 14, 2013 at 2:28 pm
  
  Thanks Jacqueline!
  
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Jean of all Trades March 14, 2013 at 1:46 pm

Way to score from mom’s closet! Lovely. I like how you’re having fun in that outfit. The white and blue is so fresh. Love the clutch too–and that you’re owning your body and loving it!
Jean of all Trades´s last [type] ..Dressing for the Show

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- jennae March 14, 2013 at 2:29 pm
  
  Thanks Jean. It took a while for me to get there, but now that I’ve finally reached a good level of body confidence, I’m going to enjoy every second of it!
  
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Sarah Hulbert Style March 15, 2013 at 1:14 am

This whole post has the feel of an editorial spread -just gorgeous, Jennae! Every shot has such movement and spirit. I love the clutch especially!!! ~Sarah
Sarah Hulbert Style´s last [type] ..Outfit Inspiration: “Kiss Me, I’m Irish!”

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Olivia Lane March 16, 2013 at 12:09 am

Love love love! the outfit, esp the skirt alone is gorgeous, but adding the print clutch was a masterful move! check out my blog to see WIWW. (PS I’m green too!) hugs!
Olivia Lane´s last [type] ..Handkerchiefs: A Stylish, Green Alternative to Facial Tissue

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Tori March 22, 2013 at 9:50 pm

Love the shirt, and of course I love the denim top!!
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