Top: Modcloth | Necklace: J. Crew | Sunglasses: Canada | Skirt: LOFT | Shoes: Fioni | Bag: Street vendor in DC
A few things happened while taking these pictures:
1. A swarm of mosquitos found me.
They were certainly unwelcome guests and reminded me of one of the things I’m looking forward to about Fall: fewer bugs. The only time I don’t mind bugs is when I’m camping or hiking, and I actually really like to do both of those things, but when I’m in a skirt and heels, bugs beware!
2. I realized that I couldn’t fit into this skirt at the beginning of the summer.
Well, that certainly makes me smile. All those hours running are paying off, even if it is slow and steady and I’ve felt like I hit more plateaus than easy times. Still a ways to go, but proud of the efforts paying off. Feeling healthy is worth sweating!
3. I discovered that my selection of “statement necklaces” is pretty wimpy.
I’m linking up with Marion Berry Style today for the trend of the month challenge: Statement Necklaces! Psh, I (tentatively, casually, haltingly) call myself a personal style blogger, and here I am parading around without one of the years trendiest pieces? Don’t judge me. At least I have this fun bubble necklace, right?
Me, laughing at myself.
I’ve been wanting to put together monochromatic outfits a lot lately, but resisted pairing this top and necklace with my paper bag-waist coral shorts. You’re welcome. But now I kind of want a slice of watermelon…
An Adventure In Finding Balance 
Digging this combo of a bold color and bold pattern – great transitional look!
Sea and Swank
Thank you thank you! I’m definitely gonna carry it into the fall, I think! So excited about all the bold colors popping up everywhere 🙂
LOVE the monochromatic necklace style! Its such a fun balanced look. And good for you for fitting in that super cute skirt 🙂
Thanks for linking up!
XO – Marion
ps – if it makes you feel better, my collection of statement necklaces is pathetic. It was certainly a challenge for me this time! 🙂
Thank you, sweet girl! I enjoyed the trend of the month – a challenge for me too! Excited for the next one 🙂
Great job on the skirt! I like this look and would have never thought to put it together. I don’t even really know what a statement necklace is. I guess I’ll google it.
Thank you! Definitely proud of myself about the skirt but still have a ways to go, haha. Did you figure out what a statement necklace is?
Stopping by from the link up…
I LOVE THIS OUTFIT. I am so thankful someone out there has the similar mindset like me and to just keep it simple with a patterned skirt. I’m all for trying to mix prints, but this is fantastic! Looking fab!
Clare
Understated Classics
Haha, well I’m glad you stopped by then! Simple sometimes is all it takes 🙂
I love the monochromatic statement necklace look! I’ve never seen it before, but it looks super cute!
I’ve never done it before but I definitely think I’ll be trying it out again soon 🙂 Thanks for coming by!
This is one of my favorites of your outfits! So cute and I love that skirt!
This is such a great skirt! Absolutely love it paired with the red. ~Stopping by from WIWW~
Thanks! I’m hoping it will transition into the fall 🙂 Glad you stopped by!
Like this outfit and you are pretty!
Kim,USA
How sweet! Thank you 🙂
Its like you read my mind! You seem to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with a few pics to drive the message home a little bit, but instead of that, this is great blog. An excellent read. I will definitely be back.
i love this look on you! what a lovely skirt 🙂
Chioma
C’s Evolution of Style
So sweet, thanks for stopping by!
Super cute outfit!! Loving the pics!! I’m going to need you to style an outfit for me 🙂
Linnie
LinnieatLarge.com
Thanks, Linnie! And same for you! It’s always fun to get another set of eyes on the closet you look at every morning 🙂
I love your skirt! and I think the bubble necklace is the best one to have! 🙂
Thanks for your sweet comment! It is definitely a fun necklace to have – I love the bright colors 🙂 Do you have one?
Now thats an amazing post…Thanks! 😀
Love your blog!
Bugs stand no chance under strappy heels, CRUNCH!