Lingerie et parfum

I hope your week is going well so far! The snow has melted since I snapped these photos (the weather has actually been really nice for the past few days), though I'm sure that won't last for long. But if I have to venture out into the cold, at least I can do it in outfits like this! I'm totally obsessed with this skirt from Lil' Lou Lou – the print is of vintage undergarment advertisements! – and I ended up really loving this whole ensemble.

I featured two other Lil' Lou Lou pieces last month in this post, and while I really like both of them, I have to say that this skirt is definitely my favorite. It seems to be made of a slightly heavier cotton than the other Jivin' Skirt I have, and it fits me like an absolute dream. I don't own a lot of navy blue (I've just never really been drawn to it for some reason), so coordinating this outfit was actually a fun challenge. I finally got a chance to wear this Erstwilder perfume bottle brooch, and I brought out an older pair of shoes I completely forgot I had! The thing I love most about fashion is that it gives me a chance to think creatively, and I really have a blast putting pieces together. (Is that weird?)

Outfit Details

Jivin' Skirt in Vintage Undergarments Print: c/o Lil' Lou Lou

Eau De Toilette brooch: c/o Erstwilder

Cafe Parfait Top: ModCloth (other colors)

Petticoat: Pinup Girl Clothing

Bow heels: old (similar)

Bow belt: similar

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Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Lil' Lou Lou

Who says that red + green are only for the holidays? While this outfit from Lil' Lou Lou would have been a great Christmastime option, I think it totally works for any time of year. I'm trying to add more separates to my wardrobe, and this skirt and peasant-style top are such versatile pieces that I can use to make countless outfits. 

For those unfamiliar with Lil' Lou Lou, owner/designer Lily is a one-woman operation (and an absolute joy to work with). Her Jivin' skirts come in numerous colors, are 100% cotton (with pockets!), and run true to the size chart she provides. I also really love the wide waistband with large belt loops; her skirts don't come with belts, but since I have a pretty extensive collection, this wasn't a problem at all. I was a little worried about the fit of the Mary top (since button-down fronts and I don't always get along), but the size large was absolutely perfect, had absolutely no gaping in the front, and instead of being too billowy like many tops in similar styles, it's tailored in such a way that it looks equally great with pants. Although the fabric is a bit thin for our frigid New York winters, I know I'll get a ton of wear out of these pieces, and I can't wait to style them in different ways.

Outfit Details

Mary Top in Triangle Pink: c/o Lil' Lou Lou

Jivin' Skirt in Red: c/o Lil' Lou Lou

Shoes: B.A.I.T. Footwear (similar)

Petticoat: Pinup Girl Clothing

Belt: from another dress

I love being able to work with smaller businesses (especially ones that are owned by women!), and I like the fact that many of the pieces at Lil' Lou Lou are available in sizes up to 3X (and all are made in the USA). In addition to women's clothes and accessories, Lily also makes the cutest children's matching pieces! (You can check out Ashley's "Mommy & Me" posts featuring Lil' Lou Lou here and here.) For now, I'll just be matchy-matchy all by myself... but if I ever have a daughter, she'll be in trouble... :)

Have a great Wednesday!