Making a statement

I love a statement piece. Be it a bold print, a fun hat, or a striking piece of costume jewelry, I am always trying to put together a look that will get noticed.

If you were to look back in the archives of this blog you would see that I've been making bold fashion choices for the last six years, and I've worked hard to refine them. I can happily say that I've come a long way, that my style feels more polished and less chaotic.

Lately I've been gravitating towards more delicate jewelry, however I still can not resist something like this gold cuff bracelet from Kendra Scott, just dripping with gold chain fringe.

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The Rundown
Black Silk Blouse Joe Fresh at JCP similar
Skirt Cynthia Steffe via Coco's similar
Sandals Target similar
Brown Leather Tote Hobo via ebay similar
Panama Hat Gap similar
Evil Eye Necklace c/o Belcho
Gold Ivy Bracelet c/o Kendra Scott
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx



43 comments

  1. You are lucky its still warm enough to wear this outfit, I am so jealous!

    Eleventh & Sixteenth

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  2. Such a gorgeous statement skirt! And that tote is beautiful.

    xoxo jenna @ sincerely jenna marie
    PS- I'd love for you to stop by today to link up your favorite look!

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  3. One of my favorites looks on you!! Love the skirt and what a fun cuff.

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  4. OK, I meant to write about the hat on this post. Anyway, it warmed up in the 70s here today. You look effortless and cool in all black+white. Adore the hat and the skirt (as you know).

    Enjoy the rest if your week and hopefully some more sunshine before it all gets too cold.

    <3 Ada.

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  5. It is fun to see how our styles have evolved though time by looking at archives. Such a unique bracelet!

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  6. You look absolutely gorgeous! I love your statement skirt!
    Red Reticule

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  7. WOW!!! you are so stunning with stylish, super pretty girl.

    http://freedmode.blogspot.fr/
    See you soon on my blog
    have a great day.
    Kisses

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  8. That skirt and bracelet are statement pieces! Lydia, they look so good on you. Very nice styling.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  9. The bracelet just works! It feels very "you" too, so that's probably why you couldn't resist it. The print on that skirt is fabulous too.

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  10. Love the skirt and the bracelet. You look Great in black & white!

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  11. The print of that skirt is so fun! I still haven't worn my bracelet, I just cant figure out what to do with it, haha...afraid it's going to catch on everything@
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  12. that skirt is fabulous! you can totally transition it into fall with tights and fun booties :)

    Chioma
    C's Evolution of Style

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  13. That skirt is amazing! I LOVE the print!

    xo,
    Angela

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  14. Yes, yes..YES on that bracelet...

    xo - Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  15. Hi dear and thank you for your visit!!! Black and white is always a good choice for me and your skirt is really beautiful! I have a new post at my blog. Do you want to tell me what do you think? Kisses,
    Eni

    http://eniwherefashion.blogspot.it/
    https://www.facebook.com/eniwherefashion

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  16. That skirt is gorgeous, you have the best skirt collection.

    xo
    PinkSole

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  17. Such a gorgeous outfit!! Love the print of your skirt!

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  18. The bracelet is such a cool way to integrate the fringe trend. I also love the evil eye necklace! It's so dainty :)

    Mili

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  19. Love this look! The printed skirt is so pretty!
    http://www.weshopinheels.com

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  20. Just love your printed skirt and the way you've styled it. The hat is the perfect accessory!

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  21. That skirt is so bold and fun! But I am insanely smitten with that fringe cuff!! I need it in my life!

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  22. That bracelet is stunning, LOVE!! That skirt is striking too & great styling as usual!
    Marta, xo
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  23. You definitely always look polished to me! That bracelet is beautiful!

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  24. That bracelet is so fun, and I love the print of your skirt!

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  25. I love statement pieces too--especially mixed with more delicate pieces. That bracelet is fab, and I love the funky print skirt!

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  26. Fabulous skirt, and that cuff is gorgeous!!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  27. You look gorgeous! I love the skirt. Such a fun look that's still put-together and polished :)

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  28. What a fun piece to have in your jewelry box!

    http://bedknobsandbaubles.com/

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  29. So pretty!! Obsessed with that skirt and how fun is that bracelet?! Love!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  30. Oh la la...love how fun that bracelet is!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  31. This outfit is absolutely cute! love everything!

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  32. The skirt is beautiful and it looks great with the blouse. Beautiful and elegant. Have a great weekend, lovely.

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  33. I love your necklace and your skirt! I could totally wear one myself!

    Zhenya
    http://BeingZhenya.com

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  34. That skirt is amazing! You are fabulous as usual.

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  35. I love the print of this skirt. It made me think of a panama leaf and enjoy that you wore a panama hat with it. <3

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  36. I am a sucker for prints and this one is AWESOME! Beautiful look.

    Thrifting Diva
    www.thriftingdiva.com

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  37. Beautiful skirt, love the print!!!!

    www.plogstyle.com

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  38. This is a great look Lydia, I can see you've had warmer weather thane expected.
    I always like it when a black and white combo is paired with leather hue, it gives the look an European feel.

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  39. More polished and less chaotic - whether we're talking about your style or my own, I couldn't have summed it up better. I've never been one to shy away from a bold statement, and I've always owned my choices, but in retrospect, some of them have been a bit questionnable :) What is never questionnable is all of the fabulous black and white prints you've been wearing lately. I just love this skirt!
    xox,
    Cee

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