Summer Mixers - Purple and Spice

I am delighted to announce another theme week! Like last June, I was inspired by the In Style summer palette section. Stand by for a week of “Summer Mixers.”

Oxford shirt, NY & Co. Dress (only skirt visible), Dublin (Ohio) Irish Festival. Peeptoe platforms, Wet Seal. Braided leather belt, Wilson’s Leather. Rose ring, Forever 21. Beads, Sonoma. Bag, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Feathered hair clip, 100 Yen Store.

In Style inspiration page
I had to think long and hard about this one. This shirt is my only truly purple clothing item. I considered pairing it with an orange tee, cardigan, sweater vest, or jersey dress but rejected all those options (and it was just too hot for my orange sweater). I was staring at the dress on the In Style page, wishing I had something like it, when I remembered I had bought this dress at an Irish festival. I’ve only worn it once before because it’s too roomy on top and the skirt is too long. Now I’m considering having it turned into a shorter skirt.



It’s a shame that I so infrequently wear such a super swirling skirt.