7.29.2010

lollypop

I must confess that I am a sucker for anything with volume, stripes and that is candy inspired. This skirt is a perfect marriage of all three. I spotted it the other day at American Apparel, and for a mere $25, I walked out of there with my head spinning with possibilities. I adore the effortless swing this skirt has, and it adds an old world circa 1950s charm to any top. It is especially divine when paired with this semi-transparent-awesome-back Free People top, a high bun and plenty of quirky jewels. And you can’t forget these darling shoes – love the bow and the sweet scalloped detailing. This outfit has got me in the mood for some 50s jams and maybe a petticoat to add even more volume (yes, I happen to have my eye on this one here – there is just so much potential…).











{Free People top; American Apparel skirt; Minna Parikka shoes; J Crew bracelet and neon string necklace; Forever 21 elephant necklace}


Posted by Diana at 12:37 PM

61 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 29, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Lovely skirt, it's so feminine and cute and I adore the elephant necklace.

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  2. Anna WalkerJuly 29, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    I love the skirt and outfit! So sweet and cute and fun! :)

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  3. christen.July 29, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    awesome skirt! my fav is the shoes! <3

    xx, christen

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  4. Paint it Black July 29, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Cute outfit and I love your pictures xoxo

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  5. GeorgesJuly 29, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    so lovely girl!
    i like it!
    xxx

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  6. lucianaJuly 29, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Really beautiful and I'm absolutely in love with your skirt!

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  7. Sam @ The Ellison Family Expansion PlanJuly 29, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Ah, the cuteness! That top IS perfect for it!

    hundy&undy

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  8. MirandaJuly 29, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Great shoes, I want them!! The dress is great too.
    http://washingtondcfashion.blogspot.com/

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  9. HC!July 29, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    that top and skirt were made for each other! i absolutely love it. those cut-out oxfords are absolutely to die for. i'm seriously super jealous!

    http://hautecalifornian.blogspot.com

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  10. miss annieJuly 29, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    this skirt is so adorable! I wish I could have it together with this cute top!

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  11. BorJuly 29, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Ooooooh! Great outcit!!!
    It´s awesome!

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  12. MaryJuly 29, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    omg i am IN LOVE with this post. and i saw you today in that bootiful outfit <3

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  13. BárbaraJuly 29, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    that outfit is so so pretty!!! i love that skirt so much!
    xxx

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  14. Reyna @reynasblogxoJuly 29, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    That outfit is so adorable! I love it (:

    xo

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  15. GemJuly 29, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Cutest skirt!

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  16. Jazzsquared and MacksquaredJuly 29, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    so cute love the shoes!

    checkout my blog :)

    STORYOFMYLIFESQUARED.BLOGSPOT.COM

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  17. UnknownJuly 29, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    This is super cute - what a great setting too! :)

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  18. BeverleyJuly 29, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    this is making me crave for a candy cane! you're so cute!


    www.bareleopard.blogspot.com

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  19. Fashion and Beauty LightsJuly 29, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    I adore this outfit! It puts a smile on my face! :)

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  20. AbiJuly 29, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Such a colourful and fun shoot! Love your skirt.

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  21. style-hausJuly 29, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    such a cute outfit! :) love the detail on the shoes!

    http://style-haus.blogspot.com/

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  22. AnonymousJuly 30, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    Im very proud of you and your blog. Keep it up, im a lucky guy

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  23. Rachella - flourishingfit.comJuly 30, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Nice! I'm a follower. Hope you want to follow me too!
    xoxo

    http://theonlyfashionprincess.blogspot.com

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  24. tJuly 30, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    Fun skirt!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  25. AnnastasiaJuly 30, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    Your blog is so cute and you are so pretty! I love :)

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  26. AntheaJuly 30, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    Awesome outfit! Wow! That skirt is amazing and so is the top!

    Anthea,
    Embracing Style

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  27. UnknownJuly 30, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    love your shoes!!!
    thank you for passing by and leaving your sweet comment ;)
    have a great weekend
    xoxo from rome
    K.
    http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

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  28. Clo'July 30, 2010 at 5:05 AM

    Love All!
    Your top is beautiful <3

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  29. RebeccaJuly 30, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    I've wanted this skirt for aaaaages. Might have to get it cos it looks so good on you :P

    http://itscohen.blogspot.com/

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  30. lisa.July 30, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I really like your dress!

    visit me :)
    http://weltenbummlerin8.blogspot.com

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  31. Lee OliveiraJuly 30, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    what a cute outfit..
    love your attitude.. my camera also would love that.
    LOx

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  32. Fashion is for idiots [like us]July 30, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    wow! you´re such a beautiful girl!!
    I love your skirt. Its perfect
    I will follow you :)
    I hope you´d like to follow me back on my blog

    http://hairspraydenim.blogspot.com

    keep on blogging! lots of love, Lie

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  33. NadiaJuly 30, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    lovely look, looks soo cute on you! i also A D O R E your elephant necklace!

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  34. UnknownJuly 30, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    very cool, girl :)

    so cute

    take a look at my blog :)
    xxx
    mydailyfashiondosis.blogspot.com

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  35. AnonymousJuly 30, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    love everything!! the top, the candy cane skirt (agree with you, it's superb!), the shoes---the photos are amazing as well! definitely one of your best posts! ;)

    Castor Pollux

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  36. Leopard GirlJuly 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    i love your shoes!!!

    thank you for the comment, by the way! :)
    please follow me at www.livelongfashion.blogspot.com

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  37. Fashion MattersJuly 30, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    I love red!

    xoxo

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  38. SosoJuly 30, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    oh you're very sweet and stylish!
    i follow u,follow me? <3
    xx simona



    http://fashionuance.blogspot.com/

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  39. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONJuly 30, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    This is such a cute outfit. Really love that skirt.:)sarahD

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  40. HeatherJuly 30, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Such a fun location to pair with your adorable outfit! Love this shoot. :)

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  41. Ashley/ MILK TEETHSJuly 30, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Hey this outfit is pretty great and is your blog title from an Ugly Casanova song because if so +10000 points! =D

    xx
    MILK TEETHS

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  42. Silvia SolerJuly 30, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Such a lovely photos/outfit!!!!!
    Your blog is adorable :)
    I'm following now :)
    Now you can follow my blog too? :) hehehe
    Kisses and congrats for your blog

    Kisses from Spain!!!
    Silvia
    xx

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  43. Ddays Of Our LivesJuly 30, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    This skirt is so cute, love the colors.

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  44. wobblinbettyJuly 30, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    beautiful pics!

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  45. Beckerman GirlsJuly 30, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    THIS OUTFIT IS stunnning! My friend is throwing a CANDYLAND birthday party next week and this outfit is STUNNING! GREAT IDEA!!!! Thanks!
    xoThe Beckerman Girls

    http://BeckermanBitePlate.com

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  46. AnonymousJuly 30, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    really lovely, love the detail of the back of the top

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  47. Quiet EyesJuly 30, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    I have been eyeing that skirt for a long time. You are very lucky! Love the photos.
    Thanks for the comment! I am following. Do the same?

    http://quieteyeshaley.blogspot.com/

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  48. Phoebe RoseJuly 30, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    Love the striped skirt! Perfect for summer!

    Great pictures :)

    http://flowergirlfashion.blogspot.com/

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  49. Mystery BruisesJuly 31, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    i saw that skirt of the website and fell in love, you look awesome!
    great blog, keep up the good stuff
    xx
    www.mysterybruises.blogspot.com

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  50. I V YJuly 31, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    so pretty! i love the skirt and shoes!

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  51. KellyJuly 31, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    I love the outfit, esp the back detail and the striped skirt!! And fun playground photos!

    <3 Kelly

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  52. UnknownJuly 31, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    awesome pictures!!! thanks for stopping my blog!
    if you like, here's a new post about the Cote D'Azur: Part IV

    vicky from HotGossip

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  53. BhaktiJuly 31, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Just came across your blog! Love it! x

    Check mines out please
    http://freaksgeeks-and-strangegirls.blogspot.com/

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  54. Stela ALVESJuly 31, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Wonderful photos.
    Stela Alves
    http://streetstylebystela.blogspot.com

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  55. Kel & JazJuly 31, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Love, Love, love the Dress!!! You styled it so well with the right shoes and accessories! I love shooting pics at the park!

    http://fashionstatement101.blogspot.com/

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  56. Antics of the MoonAugust 1, 2010 at 2:19 AM

    the candy stripe skirt is adorable!
    you have amazing style.
    ♥ http://augustagrayvintage.blogspot.com/

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  57. DaisyLineAugust 1, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    lovely shirt and interesting shoes :)
    have a nice day!
    kisses
    DaisyLine from http://daisyline.blogspot.com/

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  58. AleksandraNajda.comAugust 1, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    wow it's so cool! great!

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  59. fabulousjunkAugust 1, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    you always have such cool stuff!!! love it!

    -becky
    http://fabulous-junk.blogspot.com

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  60. Arielle.August 4, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    I love those AA skirts I have like 4! great photos.
    www.wearandwhen.blogspot.com

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  61. HannahAugust 6, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    i love your blog! i actually have the same skirt :)


    xoxoxo

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thank you!! :)

xo -- Diana

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