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Tue 04.28 & Sat 05.02: Poly Tulip Skirt Tuesday, May 05, 2009 2:23 AM

TUE. Peach blouse: vintage. Grey polyester tulip skirt: American Apparel. Blue belt: vintage. Black patterned tights: Manzi (gift from Hong Kong). Black suede wedges: Seychelles (gift from Solestruck). // SAT. Striped long sleeve tee: H&M. Bird scarf: vintage (from mammy). Pear watch pendant: Marc by Marc Jacobs. Grey polyester tulip skirt: American Apparel. Black knit tights: Calvin Klein. Grey suede flats: Zara.

Random, scattered thoughts:

a. This American Apparel skirt is a lot shorter then I expected. I knew that it was short on the model, but 99.9% of what's short on the model ends up being, like ankle length on me. Clearly I was too lazy to send it back.

b. Are the Calvin Klein tights a super dark brown or a faded black? I can't decide and neither can the friend who saw me in them.

c. On Thursday, I cleaned the Zara flats. Though they don't look brand new, they look much better then the condition they were in at the end of last summer.

d. I lost my balance and fell while taking the very last photo. I took my night table down with me and escaped with one bruise (brow bone) and two scraps (arm, leg). I am amazed that the Manzi tights survived.

tags: daily wear hanging out

Comments (41)

Amelia | 2009-05-05 03:33 AM | Reply

I love the look of those skirts, but have resisted getting one because of the length. You pull it off really nicely. I adore both pairs of tights!!! So pretty.

Sushi | 2009-05-05 03:43 AM | Reply

Haha those skirts really are seriously short! I have to keep remembering not to bend over AT ALL when I'm wearing one. I really love your outfit btw - it's inspired me to wear my millions of scarves more x Sushi

Anna | 2009-05-05 03:46 AM | Reply

AA skirts always seem too short for me. It suits you really well though. Shows off those awesome tights.

eimy | 2009-05-05 04:40 AM | Reply

the skirt is indeed short but it looks good on you.

your hair is really long!

how do you clean your shoes??

yulanda replied to Amelia | 2009-05-05 06:39 AM | Reply

Thanks, these outfits were all about the tights! I should've ordered the AA skirt in one size up. Maybe it would've been longer.

yulanda replied to Sushi | 2009-05-05 06:41 AM | Reply

Thank you. This skirt is definitely a cold weather skirt -- so I can wear tights under it to better cover my tush!

yulanda replied to Anna | 2009-05-05 06:47 AM | Reply

Thank you.

yulanda replied to eimy | 2009-05-05 06:48 AM | Reply

Thanks!

I cleaned my shoes with a suede / leather cleaner then I used a brush to gently "fluff" the suede.

nathalie | 2009-05-05 07:14 AM | Reply

That skirt looks great on you. I love it paired with the striped top (but then again, I'm a sucker for stripes). The patterned tights are too awesome! Finally, I'm really digging how the whole outfit is pulled together by the scarf.

adreamer | 2009-05-05 08:17 AM | Reply

hope you are okay! have you gone thru much pain to take photos for your blog? i'm always wondering how you capture yourself 'floating'

Lexie | 2009-05-05 09:17 AM | Reply

i like that skirt ... i have it in my head that with tights, shorter skirts are more acceptable!

Alison | 2009-05-05 09:20 AM | Reply

Lovely tights! Being only 5'2'' I know exactly what you mean about skirts ending up down to the knees or ankle.

Ambroisine | 2009-05-05 10:49 AM | Reply

I love your tights, very nice patterns ! Awesome pictures as always :)

Kim | 2009-05-05 12:59 PM | Reply

Owwwie! Just goes to show you where our heads are because the first thing that came to my mind was "Are the tights ok?!" Haha, seriously glad to hear there weren't any major injuries, though. I once fell off a swivel chair trying to get something out of a cupboard (stupid in the first place) and had to limp everywhere for a week!

I learned not to buy skirts or dresses from Forever21 without reading the dimensions first... They always end up being scandalously short on me, too. A nice pair of tights sure solve that problem, though.

Oh, and on my monitor they look faded black. :)

Linnéa | 2009-05-05 02:01 PM | Reply

Absolutely amazing photos! love it

Linnéa

Fruchtzwerg | 2009-05-05 02:28 PM | Reply

Girl, you are so amazing. I love the first combination of the AA skirt, it looks divine on you and different from all the other looks which I have seen so far with this skirt. Very Yulanda-ish :)

Winnie | 2009-05-05 02:42 PM | Reply

That skirt is really lovely! Love the tight too.

PinkBow | 2009-05-05 02:42 PM | Reply

they are very short aren't they - tights are definitely a must!

Liz | 2009-05-05 02:56 PM | Reply

love the vintage blouse in the first pic...both outfits are great! yes aa skirts are v short indeed, i'm really tall so they tend to be almost indecent on me!! always love your pics, sorry to hear about your fall!

Yasemin | 2009-05-05 03:12 PM | Reply

these 2 combinations are surely stylish, your hair also looks so good.
and most of all I hope you'll get better soon yulanda..

atomica | 2009-05-05 10:54 PM | Reply

the two outfits give totally different feeling.. one is sensual, the other is cute, young and playful :)
i think the second one is more like you in my opinion... i think it's the yellow pendant that complete the outfit... and the hair :)

Shay Wilson | 2009-05-06 12:18 AM | Reply

oh my gosh, ow! The price we pay for art... ;)

SRR | 2009-05-06 12:46 AM | Reply

Wow...the lengths artists go to further their creations! Hope your bruises will go away soon.

I love how the skirt goes with the striped top--very nautical.

I also have a pair of black tights that have a bronzy/brown glow to it. But unless it's in direct light, it looks black. I guess it's both colors at once.

Shin | 2009-05-06 03:16 AM | Reply

Pretty! I love your tights with that skirt! You have an amazing style! xxoxoxo

rain | 2009-05-06 04:44 AM | Reply

Those amazing tights in the pictures looks like faded black.

Love your outfit!

xoxo

Eunice | 2009-05-06 12:47 PM | Reply

As always, you look so cute! love the tights, good thing they didn't get wrecked! have fun in hong kong!

miss woo | 2009-05-06 03:49 PM | Reply

YAY I have that stripe T, looks so good on you! and thanks for the tip on myspace camwhoring;) I must practice, haha.

Hannah Freedman | 2009-05-06 04:17 PM | Reply

Oh I'm so glad I found your blog - it's truely adorable! i love this skirt and the color and the length is fine! and those tights are great no matter the color...

yulanda replied to nathalie | 2009-05-06 06:48 PM | Reply

Thank you! Scarves are perfect for finishing off an outfit. That one is my favourite. It has little birds on it and it belonged to my mom.

missmilki | 2009-05-07 06:47 AM | Reply

Ow! Hope you're feeling better! Lovely photos as usual - I love both pairs of tights.

midori | 2009-05-07 12:55 PM | Reply

dude, aa has the only skirts and dresses that have ever been too short on me.

did that make any sense?

i love how you styled that skirt, btw!

Anna Pope | 2009-05-08 03:56 AM | Reply

The skirt, the top, the tights! There is nothing I don't love on this outfit!

Chekka Cuomova | 2009-05-09 04:37 AM | Reply

pretty images! love your tights.. super pretty

do you mind exchanging links? :)

Shen-Shen | 2009-05-10 02:04 AM | Reply

I love your tights! And man, I hope you're okay after that fall.. The picture looks cool regardless haha.

a.mi | 2009-05-10 11:20 PM | Reply

the pear necklace is an adorable touch! lovelovelove :)

annie | 2009-05-11 01:12 AM | Reply

your photos are just stunning wow. love the striped shirt, and the skirt is adorable. it doesn't look too short!

loou | 2009-05-11 05:06 AM | Reply

your photos are always so beautiful.
x

Raji | 2009-05-15 04:18 PM | Reply

I Loveeee Your Scarf & Pendant
Amazingg Photoss

Snooties | 2009-05-25 02:22 AM | Reply

After perusing your blog, I just had to comment: you have the most impeccable sense of style. Seriously. The way you combine colors, layers, and just the individual pieces you choose are all so inspiring. You make it look so effortless, and yet I wouldn't know where to begin! I'm always trying to define (or just find!) my personal style, and I can't help but clicking back to this blog. Have you ever considered doing "style basics" (or rather, the basics of your style) or how-to posts? I would gobble them all right up! Thank you for all of your "little thoughts"!

yulanda replied to Snooties | 2009-05-26 07:55 AM | Reply

Aw, thank you! I wouldn't know how to go about doing a style basics post, but perhaps I'll tackle that when I return to Canada.

joelyne | 2009-06-09 08:41 PM | Reply

lovely blog. great photos! =)

xxx
sydneygirl