Childsplay with a Skirt
Do you ever feel like you want to deliberately recreate a childs-play scenario; the mother's heels, the lipstick, frou frou something that flops around your ickle body, the overall messiness of it all? I hope she doesn't take offense but when the lovely Super Kawaii Mama very very kindly made me this full length skirt because she saw this pleated sheer material and thought sheer-lovin' me would love it (and she guessed quite rightly....), that's immediately what came to mind. Not fiddling around and doing lots to the skirt but just because it's the got the sort of 'Disney' quality that would make you want to put it on immediately without any regard as to what it's actually being worn with and what consequences that has. There's just so much fabric and with the several layers of two toned pleats, you just can't help but gather it up, swish it around and 'sashay' around in it. Note: I rarely use the word 'sashay' which for some reason makes me think of drag queens doing dramatic walks. In my current childs-play state, it's on with the very worn-out grey AA vest and the Acne white cut-out wedges. Dressing up and down at the same time but most of all it enables me to look quite acceptable walking around with so much fabric swathing around the legs.
pretty layers of sheer pleats.... goes really well with your basic grey top.
Posted by: The Fashion Assistant and her Camera | 09 July 2008 at 17:05
the shoes look fantastic with the skirt!
Posted by: selina | 09 July 2008 at 17:31
that first photo is quite superb!
those pleats sure do create a little more drama!
Posted by: giancinephile | 09 July 2008 at 17:46
Nice combo with the shoes.
Posted by: WendyB | 09 July 2008 at 17:52
I agree, the first photo is stunning!
That's a beatiful skirt, and I love the messy hair to go along with the outfit.
Posted by: ali | 09 July 2008 at 18:01
oh those shoes and that skirt!! fabulous!
Posted by: we wear things | 09 July 2008 at 18:02
Oooohhh! That is one gorgeous skirt! I love that first photo - it's perfect child's play!
Posted by: catherine | 09 July 2008 at 18:10
I definitely see what you mean, it has a happy dress-up feel. It also looks perfect with those shoes. On a broader note, I think costumeishness gets a bad rap in fashion.
Posted by: Cammila | 09 July 2008 at 18:18
Pleats and sheer and ice cream colours oh my! Great skirt I'm sure you will find many ways to wear it. I only wish it was warm and or dry enough to wear something like that here at the moment!
Posted by: floraposte | 09 July 2008 at 18:26
i don´t like the shoes, but the skirt looks amazing!
Posted by: Mia | 09 July 2008 at 19:04
Love the skirt, the whole vision of playing dress up was evoked perfectly. Only fly in the ointment? The shoes. Love the shoes--love it all, but not together. The vest is great w/the skirt, but the skirt is so much; think it would be ideal with some simple, stark, metalic thongs {maybe you'd call them flip-flops}. Love the messy hair too.
Posted by: amma | 09 July 2008 at 19:17
I love the layers and the length. I like it paired with the acne wedges!
Posted by: shesdressingup | 09 July 2008 at 19:37
That SKM knows her stuff. Beautiful skirt! K
Posted by: K-Line | 09 July 2008 at 20:07
Sashay, sashaaaay! Love the Acne shoes btw. I saw them on the website and did think, "ooo - hello".
Posted by: Rowena | 09 July 2008 at 20:27
wowwee.. SKM is so talented. Where on earth does she find the time to be blogger, a mama, a seamstress and all the while look so damn pretty every day?? Lets hope we can all be a glamourous and super as her when we have little ones. You carry this off well - and your hair is so pretty these days. xf
Posted by: francis girard | 09 July 2008 at 21:05
very gorgeous skirt indeed!! i often have those dressing up scenarios, but im just like a big kid anyway...
Posted by: Linsday | 09 July 2008 at 21:40
I agree with amma. I think the shoes with the skirt give a little too much to look at in this outfit and wearing simple flip flops instead would set the focus on that gorgeous skirt!
-Cheryl x
Posted by: Cheryl | 09 July 2008 at 22:14
omg i love the skirt! the colours are really complementing your skin and the grey vest looks really nice with it. i have to agree on the shoe subject though, i think a plainer shoe would def look better and give the skirt more focus.x
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Posted by: kathrin | 09 July 2008 at 22:28
you are stunning, and the skirt is gorgeous.
Posted by: Luna | 09 July 2008 at 23:24
fantastic skirt!
Posted by: Fruchtzwerg | 09 July 2008 at 23:32
Wow the skirt looks gorgeous with the shoes!
Posted by: Lady Smaggle | 09 July 2008 at 23:49
That first photo is simply gorgeous!
Posted by: winnie | 10 July 2008 at 00:14
Methinks I will go back the second the store opens again to buy it, I've calmed down enough to think straight about it anyway. I love the first picture, it's very very pretty.
Also, I was looking through some old fashion mags and this kenzo ad reminded me of you when you experiment:
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/ohshiii/today/PICT0867.jpg
Haha. :)
Posted by: belle | 10 July 2008 at 00:33
That skirt is FANTASTIC
I love to dress up too
Posted by: Lucy-Jane | 10 July 2008 at 00:56
The skirt is amazing! Great gift. I really like the frothiness of it.
Posted by: Austere | 10 July 2008 at 03:10
I really like the layering here. The shoes and top ground the outfit, keeping it from being to precious.
Posted by: enc | 10 July 2008 at 03:16
Yay Susie! So glad it fits you and that you love it. I knew you'd find the fun in it. That fabric just started to take on a life of its own as I was working on it, and I think you've found the right balance between girly and grounded. :)
Posted by: Super Kawaii Mama | 10 July 2008 at 03:41
that skirt would look fabulous once you start randomly looping and tucking it into a big, frothy cotton candy sort of shape, methinks :)
Posted by: julie | 10 July 2008 at 03:55
That skirt is fantastic! I especially like the combination with those shoes.
Posted by: The Clothes Horse | 10 July 2008 at 04:00
Love the pleats and the spring sorbet colours. It looks absolutely delicious!
Posted by: Dee | 10 July 2008 at 04:21
you look awesome in that skirt and super kawaii mama is so sweet!! i love her blog too :)
Posted by: amelia | 10 July 2008 at 05:25
i strangely do feel like playing dress-ups with my mums clothes and wshing it had the same look it did wen i was 4:)
that dress is lovely i am on the look out for a tutu that can b worn in public at the moment.
Posted by: Hannah-Zoe | 10 July 2008 at 07:48
I love the first photo too actually.....! It's the colours and texture of the skirt that really shine there...
The shoes were, as people have pointed out, to act as a grounder.... a bit of an 'off' point.... but yes, simpler shoes would also work though I think flats would leave the skirt trailing a bit as it's quite long
Posted by: susie_bubble | 10 July 2008 at 09:30
that is simply the most beautiful skirt i have ever seen!
Posted by: elisabeth | 10 July 2008 at 10:58
gorgeous colours and beautiful skirt - my favourite colour combination I want one!!
Posted by: Make Do & Mend | 10 July 2008 at 11:09
SB rocks out a cool Aussie Mama original - it's a win-win. ps the sexy bed hair, perfect with those shoes.
Posted by: Imelda Matt | 10 July 2008 at 11:22
I doubt ill be able to pull off a skirt like that... But your white shoes are really cool.
Posted by: shiamay | 10 July 2008 at 12:29
awww i love the skirt and your outfit looks great with it!
Posted by: vintage clothes | 10 July 2008 at 12:32
super kawaii mama is too talented! the colours are beautiful, i want to reach out and touch the fabric.
Posted by: a dreamer | 10 July 2008 at 13:03
Want! I'd wear that as a strapless dress secured with my black waist belt. I might even layer my black tank and black slip under it.
Posted by: Jael | 10 July 2008 at 13:40
that skirt actually reminds me of one from my dress-up set from when I was little:)
Posted by: Pamcasso | 11 July 2008 at 05:51
Its a really beautiful combination. And i love the word 'sashay' for exactly those reasons!!hehe!
x
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Posted by: Flatbrokefab Ashleigh | 11 July 2008 at 10:08
Beautiful, possibly the best outfit I've ever seen you do.
xx
Posted by: | 11 July 2008 at 15:54
love the hair!!!!
Posted by: Fashion Tidbits | 12 July 2008 at 07:35