Cardigan: Eugenie Cashmere (similar here)
Tights: Sonsee Woman
Shoes: Wittner
Belt: Similar Here
This Gorman skirt is one of those items in my wardrobe that doesn’t get a huge amount of air-time on the blog because it’s such a statement piece.
I remixed it from a too-small dress a few years ago, and the result’s a lovely silk skirt in russetty burnt orange, with mustard bunting flags and a navy hem. For someone like me who likes a bit of the matchy-matchy those three colours gives a good scope to play with.
For my first Two-Ways outfit I made it a little more formal by teaming it navy opaque tights from Sonsee (They’re a 60 denier, so just a hint of skin through the fabric) with a buttoned-up cashmere cardigan. I’ve sewn the cardigan closed, as I tend to wear this one as a layering sweater most often. It gives the cardigan a lean line and prevents gaping between the buttons.
Belt: Similar Here
A belt right at the waist gives a good shape, while also making sure my proportions aren’t thrown out by the hip-length cardigan. The golden brown of the belt is echoed by the hue of the skirt, and the floral motif on the buckle provides a nice contrast to the geometric triangles on the hem.
For my second Two-Ways outfit I dressed the skirt down with a slouchy t-shirt from Dream Diva and another cashmere cardigan from Boden.
I’m still playing with the same colour palette: navy, mustard and rust but the whole effect is a lot looser and more casual.
The bare legs, and the pale yellow cardigan lighten the look, as does the light catching the spangly sequinned heart on the t-shirt.
Tee: Dream Diva
Skirt: As Above
Shoes: Seychelles via DSW
And, um, yeah. The hair’s gone! I finally took the plunge and went got the crop! No more hair tutorials for a while, but I think I need to start buying some cute headbands.
The outfits are fabulous but I can’t get over the super wicked hair!! LOVE!!!
LOL, thanks Chel! I’m pretty thrilled with it too!
I LOVE this skirt and I’m happy to see it here AGAIN! The new hair cut is so cute, but you always look gorgeous!
Thanks Ute
I do love the skirt too, I’m glad to be able to wear it again!
OH MAN I love that skirt! Your new hairdo looks fab. I got a pixie cut a couple years back and I have loved it ever since, so I hope you love yours as much!
I totally do! It’s taking a while to get used to, but it’s so EASY!
This skirt is always a winner – it’s so beautiful and you always style it so well! And that cut is *divine* on you!! I highly encourage headbands & fun sparkly barrettes in shorter hair. You look gorgeous!
I will DEFINITELY have to start stockpiling them! Any tips for where to look?
Sometimes I just pinned sparkly brooches to existing headbands & that worked great! Target was a great source, & craft stores (Joann’s, Michaels here in the U.S.) have sections with cute make-your-own headband areas. Super cheap & customizable!! I also sewed some felt to hair clips to make cute flower barrettes!
That’s a cute idea, Molly – thank you!
You look fabulous darling! the skirt brings you out a lot! Both outfits are an A+ and that sequin shirt….I don’t know but i have a total weakness to sequin maybe its my inner Judy Garland and her ruby slipper love, to me it makes the outfit! as always you look divine!
Oh my God yes – I LOVE sequins! Thank you
Your hair looks fabulous! Makes me want to get the chop myself. Did you go to your Hairy Godmother?
I did! But she had to cancel on me (she’s had a rough pregnancy) so I went to her second-in-charge who did a great job, I think!
Gorgeous cut! You look great.
Thanks Anna
It feels good!
I love the sparkly t-shirt – and Girl! YOUR HAIR! I LOVE IT!
Any chance we can see how the back was cut? Not that I’m looking for ideas, or anything…nope. Not at all.
(Currently, my hair is half-way down my back, and I’m trying to wait as long as possible before I cut it off. I’ll be donating it to an organization called ‘Wigs For Kids’ – already donated to ‘Locks of Love’ 2x in the past.)
LOL, yes, definitely! I’ll take some pics and do a proper post soon! How lovely of you to donate to Wigs for Kids – I’ll have to keep that in mind for next time!
I love the new haircut! It really suits you. You look absolutely gorgeous. The skirt seems to be quite tricky to pair up with (I would definitely fail the challenge), but I like both versions. It’s very versatile, indeed!
Thanks Alena! I do love the skirt, but I definitely agree that it doesn’t go with everything!
Love, love, love the hair!
Thanks lovely
Especially love the colours in your second outfit and your hair looks gorgeous (oh how I wish I had straighter hair!)
LOL, but I wish I had curls… You always want what you don’t have, right?
GORGEOUS!!! LOVE ALL OF IT!!!! Great hair too!! p.s. I received my order from Hope & Harvest after your last post, and LOVE the eternity dress. Will email pic. Let the H&H girls know that I purchased from them after seeing your post.
Sorry should have said – I let them know!
Your new hair looks fantastic!
Thanks Katherine!
I’ve seen so many bloggers lately asking why Gorman doesn’t do plus size, so needed!
Oh god, I wish! One day, I hope!
Your hair is amazing! <3
(The outfits, too, but your hair is seriously on point.)
Thanks Ness! It was definitely time to go for something different
I LOVE the new hair. So fresh and funky.
Outfits are fabulous too. x
Thanks Sam
It was definitely time for a change!
Hair! As a short hair aficionado myself, I definitely approve! It gives you a more glamorous edge, lending that tiny bit of quirkiness at the same time. Bravo to the chop! (outfit is lovely too)
Oh and btw, I really like your new Two Ways feature
Yay! I’m glad, Micah! Thank you for letting me know
Aw, thank you! I’m getting the hang of styling it now, I’m loving it!