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3.30.2011

Daily Threads: One Maxi, Two Ways

My second item to swap and remix: this Emanuel Ungaro maxi skirt. I initially wanted to jump in with everything one else and wear a waist-tied chambray (which I did, scroll down), but I also wanted to do something completely different with it. So here ya go - a maxi skirt as a dress. It's been cooler out, so throwing on a cardigan and boots just made sense.  I just tied a knot to make it a bit shorter and boom.


So, um. Ignore than awkward necklace that is confused as to where he should be. 

black cardigan and chambray: target (similar)
skirt: swapped
belt: NY&Co.
boots and sandals: steve madden
necklaces: self-made (buy here)

69 comments:

  1. bethanMarch 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    both outfits are super cute, but my favorite has to be the first one :)

    x.

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  2. GertrudeMarch 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    These outfits look so much different even though it's the same dress. Both of them are great,but my favourite has to be the second one :) xo

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  3. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    so great! love the way you styled this maxi both ways. beautiful print! <3 EverRubyGirl.blogspot.com

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  4. Anik MilkMarch 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I definitely can't define my favourute one. I think that the second one is as slylish as the first one.

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  5. LyddieGalMarch 30, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    It works so well as a dress, and the color pallet is so bold and fun!

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  6. The Suburb ExperimentMarch 30, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Pretty skirt! I like the way you styled it as a dress but my favorite is look #2.

    Jenn

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  7. Jenni KingMarch 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    they both look fantastic on you! I love that skirt!

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  8. LauraMarch 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Oh gorgeous skirt and nice styling! I like it with the chambray best, but I also like that you were different from the crowd. You look so tall in that second photo!

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  9. JoyMarch 30, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Creative styling! Love both looks, the skirt looks fabulous on you -- with the hairstyle especially. :)

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  10. LizMarch 30, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I know I already told you all of this - but that dress as a skirt thing you're doing is FANTASTIC. And of course, I love the tied shirt in the 2nd photo cause I'm rocking the same look today.

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  11. Emma ZMarch 30, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    so cute! love it as a skirt! <3

    http://behindtheleopardglasses.blogspot.com/

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  12. Bekah McDuffieMarch 30, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    HELLO! You're stunning! I am filing this away in my pure amazing inspiration category! IN fact, I'm pinning it! :)
    http://pinterest.com/pin/10809568/

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  13. MoniqueMarch 30, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    So pretty Linley!! I like the second one, I recently bought a denim shirt and Im stuck on how to style it with what I have, this gives me some inspiration!!

    Monique
    xx

    misszuman.blogspot.com

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  14. ChristineMarch 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Linley, you rock! How creative to try it both ways! Next try it upside-down an sideways!

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    http://work-it-blog.blogspot.com/

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  15. AshleyMarch 30, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Love the second look the best! (Although they are both really adorable!)

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  16. Reston StyleMarch 30, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    This looks great! I am so scared to try maxi dresses/skirts, but maybe I should swallow my fear and just do it!
    -Lizzy
    http://restonstyle.blogspot.com

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  17. BeckyMarch 30, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Hi! I've written a blog post about you and your gorgeous style! I really love the way you dress and will be taking inspiration from your blog when I go shopping. I hope this is ok? If not, let me know and I will remove it....
    :)
    Becky
    www.doingitinstyle.blogspot.com

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  18. GoodFrameofMindMarch 30, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I can barely tell that's the same skirt - I love how you've styled it in both pictures. Creative girl!

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  19. MirandaMarch 30, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Love it both ways but with the shirt it looks amazing and very unique!

    Miranda
    www.indcfashion.com

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  20. Erin WillettMarch 30, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    very cute, I like it both ways!

    heyrecklessmind.blogspot.com

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  21. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    linley, you are a genius!!! i love love love both of them!

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  22. Simply BubbleliciousMarch 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    oooh loving both those looks, but really digging the first picture.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Both ways so cool! Specially second one I wore similar outfit earlier this month and got the best compliments about it, you did it amazing, love you sporting the boho look!

    <3 Cess O.
    The Outfit Diaries

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  24. Veronika Novotny March 30, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Gorgeous! I'm loving both of these beautiful looks, seriously fabulous maxi skirt, gorgy pattern + colours. xx veronika

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  25. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I absolutely love both ways you wore it...that print is amazing..
    As a maxi is makes you look so long and lean (which you obviously are anyways.haha)

    Natasha ~ Required2BeInspired

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  26. TiffanyMarch 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    That is adorable! I love you made it into a dress!

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  27. ChloeMarch 30, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Love the print of the dress :)

    C x
    http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com/

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  28. KatherineMarch 30, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Love all the different ways you modeled this skirt - and love vintage Ungaro :)

    www.featherfactor.com

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  29. Shelly TuttMarch 30, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Super cute both ways! Love any outfit you put together. You have amazing taste!
    I am hosting a $150 Visa Gift Card giveaway, if you get a chance to pop by!
    Cheers!
    Shelly xo

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  30. HannahMarch 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I love this a the short dress, with he boots and cardigan it look amazing!

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  31. FrancescaMarch 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    My favourite one it the first one! Will have to try it out some time :)

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  32. HollyMarch 30, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    i love that maxi skirt as a dress! so cute!

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  33. Keira LennoxMarch 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I love this post! There's nothing better than a versatile piece like this. You totally rocked it both ways :-)

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  34. HayleyMarch 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    This skit almost looks like a Orla Kiely print!

    Hayley
    The Weekend File

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  35. KellyMarch 30, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I love both outfits! But I've gotta say I love the look of tied the chambray shirt. :)

    Kelly
    Enterkelly.blogspot.com

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  36. EricaMarch 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Loving both of those looks! I particularly like how you did it as a dress with the knot to shorten. So cute.

    North Meets South

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  37. palmandpineblogMarch 30, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    What a great idea :)

    xo, natasha
    twenty-something blog

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  38. meghanMarch 30, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    this is a cute maxi skirt! i want to get a maxi dress but i haven't found one so far that i love.

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  39. Katie | FashionFrugality.comMarch 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Love this both ways! I'm pretty sure this is the prettiest maxi I have seen thus far. Love the vintage flair of the design!! :)

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  40. JennaStevieMarch 30, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Ohhh I love this both ways!! Such a great idea to wear the maxi skirt as a dress. It's such a wonderfful print and looks fabulous with the denim top!
    xJennaD

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  41. A Lost FeatherMarch 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    hahaha.. as a jewelry designer, i can fully appreciate that "awkward necklace" having a mind of his own! shooting jewelry can be such a pain because it really does do what it wants.. anyway.. both looks are super cute.. ugh i really need a chambray shirt in my life

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  42. ilene @ muchloveillyMarch 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    whoa! i love this - how cool is that?!

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  43. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    oh wow this is genius. such a cute print too!

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  44. KileenMarch 30, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    great styling and i need to get me some maxi dresses!

    cute & little

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  45. BethyMarch 30, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    LOVE the chambray top with the maxi. I've tried on several chambray button-downs, but have yet to find my perfect fit. The search continues!

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  46. FMT DonorMarch 30, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Are those the candence boots? They look great on you!!

    Kendi actually did the same chambray + long skirt look and I actually happen to prefer yours... the proportions are more balanced and I like the pattern of your skirt better.

    So effortlessly chic.

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  47. Alison March 31, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Both of these outfits are so great! I love seeing the maxi styled as a shorter dress- so creative and cute!

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  48. BethanyMarch 31, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Much MUCH cuter the first way. I just can't get into the maxi dress/skirt trend. Too prairie and I just don't find it flattering on anyone, least of all myself. Show those legs!!! :)

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  49. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I love how you turned it into a dress, so genius!

    Shopping and Spreadsheets

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  50. Sandy a la ModeMarch 31, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    awww that's totally cool you can wear it as a dress and a skirt! love the print and colors!

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  51. Emma at Daily Clothes FixMarch 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    That skirt is amazing. I love the print and how you have styled it (both ways).

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  52. KrustMarch 31, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    That skirt is GORGEOUS!

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  53. AlessandraApril 1, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Looooooooove the maxi worn as a dress - you look amazing. So cool.

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  54. Lyosha VarezhkinaApril 1, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    both outfits are super nice! This skirt rocks!

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  55. AleytaApril 2, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Very very cute!

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  56. Cara-MiaApril 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Both outfits are so great! You can totally pull off maxi skirts - must be nice to not be short. ;)

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  57. PennyApril 7, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    mm i think i prefer the second version- the longer one!but you look beautiful in both!:)

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  58. KellyApril 7, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Loving the creativity! (My necklaces do that all the time...oops!)

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  59. Katie DoddApril 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    so creative. love it! that piece is fantastic - the colors! the pattern!

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  60. two birdsApril 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    both outfits are super cute! i love the skirt as a dress look. and the colors and pattern of that maxi are fabulous!

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  61. JulieApril 12, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Love the two different ways you've worn that skirt! You look gorgeous is both outfits!

    Mint & Mellow

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  62. ShopgirlApril 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Love the chambray shirt. Keep seeing them everywhere and really think my wardrobe is missing one for spring :) Using it as a dress is a cool idea too.

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  63. AlexApril 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    ahh! I really do love that skirt with the tied front chambray button up... it make me want to own a button up chambray shirt and maxi skirt, actually. I don't think I own either... hmmm... anyway, I love your blog, I'm a new follower :)

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  64. BrittneyApril 12, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    i think they're both great. which, if you think about it a minute, is quite possibly the lamest single-sentence one could leave in a comment, but i'm awesome like that. color me proud.
    you look fabulous!
    -brittney
    http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com (my daily outfit blog)

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  65. Mommy MoxieApril 13, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    What a versatile piece that you can wear two fabulous ways (jealous!). I love both, but the chambray is speaking to me and saying "find a maxi skirt and copy this look". Nicely done!

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  66. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I can't decide which one I like better, but I think I'm going to go with the second. Love the tied chambray shirt and especially the indecisive necklaces. :)

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  67. Chantele Cross-JonesApril 13, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    what an unusual skirt, it looks great on you and its so eye catching!

    Daisy Dayz Home
    Cross-Jones-Photography Home

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  68. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesApril 14, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Now that´s what I call great remixing! :) Love the skirt!
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

    P.S: I´m having a 100$ beauty giveaway for Chanel, YSL... products. I thought you might be interested! ;)

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  69. AlishaApril 16, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Great remix! Absolutely LOVE the second dress. Great style picks!

    xoxo

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Linley