Thursday, July 22, 2010

Feminine Frills

Between our weekend of bike rides and beach time, Gabe and I were able to walk to dinner and savor the sunshine along the way. I paired this lace top with this floral flowy skirt and felt incredibly girly and old fashioned. The shoes topped it off, turning the outfit into what I like to call "grandma chic". I loved the look and feel of the lace top and can't wait to pair it with blazers and skinny jeans for fall.

Skirts with pockets are always a favorite of mine.


Forever 21 lace top and floral skirt, Aldo shoes, Nordstrom brand clutch, Michael Kors watch

52 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very cute outfit! Love it.

ChinkyGirLMeL said...

I love that lace top. It looks really pretty. The whole look looks very romantic. That last picture is soooooo pretty. Looks like it was ripped out of a magazine

Diana Mieczan said...

That lace top is so romantic and cute:) I love floral skirts and they are perfect for summer:)
Kisses,sweetie and have a lovely Thursday!

ps: I hope you had a chance to enter my GIVEAWAY!!!

k said...

you look haawt!!!! i love this outfit :) i love that it's so feminine - the lace totally does it

Sniff said...

Nothing much grandma'ish about this cute model. :) You look fab!

Unknown said...

love that skirt x

Lovely B. said...

Super girly and so cute! I wouldn't think to pair lace with a floral print but it totally works. Love it!

Lilacandgrey said...

Love that lace top!
<3

Unknown said...

Gorgeous top, and gorgeous clutch, great style!

STYLE'N said...

Super cute outfit Valerie! I think lace and floral works so well together.

Jess said...

That skirt is fabulous, Valerie!! Can't believe its from F21!

Andrea said...

You look adorable! I love it, so feminine and pretty! xo

Jade Purple Brown said...

great outfit, i love that lace top! very girl-y!

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Petite Gorgeous said...

I have the same top, but I haven't worn it because it is sheer. Do you mind sharing what you're wearing underneath?

If you haven't done so, I hope you will enter my giveaway of a $50 gift card to the Cheesecake Factory :).

torrie said...

Hi Valerie (I'm back!!),

I really love this outfit, one of my favorites that you've posted, because it's classy, but by no means outdated. And the shoes are amazing. I had a black pair like that and I still miss them.

I look forward to getting caught up on your posts (starting w/ all the new posts 1st:)

Gabriel said...

That reminds me of how much fun we had, and you look amazing as always!

Lindsay said...

I love your top! Gorgeous!

Annie said...

you look adorably gorgeous! xo

Nikki said...

You look so cute Valerie. I love your lacy top.


xx
Nikki

Lisa Griffin said...

I love skirts with pockets, i always feel like a little kid in them. that whole outfit is adorable!
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Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Cute cute cute! Totally something I'd wear :)

Jen said...

Seriously, do you ever look bad?? I swear, you'd look adorable in an old tee and sweat pants. Gorge as always sweetie!! :-)

Beckerman Girls said...

YoU LOOK AMAZING!!! SOOOO chic and pulled together and we love how girly your outfit is! You are rockin' it!!! LOVE IT!!!!!
hope you are having a great summer!!!!
xxo The Beckerman Girls

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Leia said...

That outfit is absolutely beautiful!

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Josie said...

If this is Grandma Chic, I want in! I absolutely love this pretty look on you, dear! That lace top is truly fabulous and I can't WAIT to see how you wear it come fall!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

J. said...

Love the girly look! And, I agree with Josie - Grandma Chic here I come! haha

Also, be sure to check out the giveaway going on at my blog right now! :)

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Anonymous said...

it's official: michael kors makes the best watches.

have a happy thursday, doll!

Sweet Southern Prep said...

I love it all, especially that Nordy clutch. So pretty!

Marcie said...

You look great Val! I love the feminine shirt because it is so subtle and looks great with your tan. The skirt is perfect too! I love the tucked in look. I think this can get you on Glamour again!

xo Marcie

Bren said...

So adorable Valerie! I'm totally in LOVE with that skirt! Your Nordie clutch reminded me that the Anniversary sale is still going on. I think I need to go there today.:)

xoxo,
Bren @ Chasing Beauty

Andrea (Panda) said...

love that look! and paired with a blazer is gonna look great!

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

I'm sure many a grandma wishes they looked like that! Gorgeousness, sweetie :)

Destined For Now said...

What a pretty outfit! I'm really liking the "grandma chic" look.

Wanderlusting Fool said...

what a cute outfit combo - the lace and the flower look great together. Definitely has a summery feel to it! love!

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

Very cute! And perfect for the LA heat last weekend!

Welcome said...

Love this outfit - so really cute and those shoes are TDF...

Love them..

XOXO
kiki

stylenuggets said...

You've got the feminine look so right. The skirt is lovely

Ms. Pink said...

you look adorable! I am a huge fan of skirts with pockets too :)

mp
http://www.thepinkandblueblog.com/

Erica said...

So pretty and feminine. Love It all!
PS skirts w/pockets rule!

Unknown said...

you look stunning! what an unexpected but perfect combination.

xx,
anna jane

Phoebe Rose said...

Your skirt is sooo pretty! You look lovely!

http://flowergirlfashion.blogspot.com/

Poppies and Sunshine said...

Love your outfit!! It's skirts like this that have been my favorite thing to wear this summer.

paddle to shore said...

You are so gorgeous lady! I really love the floral skirt, it's beautiful. Definitely something I would wear. I hope you had a great day:)

Oh, My Darling said...

Wow, that skirt is so cute! What a great forever 21 find!

georgia ~ gi gi said...

Oh Valerie, you are just so darn pretty! Love the skirt! My Myah always loves it when things have pockets :)
Big Smoochies
gi gi

erica said...

absolutely love your outfit gorgeous!

xo

Julie Leah said...

Well, let me tell you, you make 'grandma chic' look fabulous!!

Louise (Fifth Sparrow) said...

This looks gorgeous! I love the mix, you're so adorable!

Jaime said...

You look so cute! I'm aching for summer right now.

Lee Oliveira said...

loving the whole outfit..
you look stunning.
LOx

Nicole Marie said...

super super super cute outfit!!

V. said...

I like the outfit...love the lace tee!
I think your blog it's so nice.

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