Creativity as a Muscle

The pieces for this outfit just came together, and I have to say, I really love the result. The more I wear this skirt, the more ideas I can come up with for it - creativity at its finest. Don't they say creativity is a muscle? And the more you use it, the better it gets? Truer words have never been spoken, my friends.

I picked up these shades before I went to Florida for the 4th of July. Festive, no? Needless to say, I love America - if you didn't already know...

shirt: Old Navy

skirt: J. Crew Factory

shoes: Old Navy

necklace: Old Navy

sunglasses: WalMart

Paper Bags

A few things today:

1) This outfit was a great idea in my head.

2) I hope it looked better in person than it does in these here pictures. I was told it did.

3) What's not to love? Neon, stripes, a paperbag waist - these are the things perfect outfits are made of.

4) Whatever the reason this doesn't look great (too boxy? too heavy of a top?), I'm trying to come up with more ways to style this skirt. Any ideas to share?

5) Not sure how this skirt would look worn on my hips, as opposed to my waist - exponentially larger, or well executed with the right top?

6) Deep thoughts today...

sweater: Old Navy

skirt: J. CREW Factory

sandals: Sears (RIP, gold sandals)

bracelet & necklace: Target