Petals Ablaze

Soooo... a recent random trip to Charlotte Russe turned into this fabulous outfit. I really didn't expect to find every piece I needed in one store, but I was pleasantly surprised. I couldn't resist buying this blazer. It's lightweight and the print is adorable and romantic. To be true to my "petals on concrete" mantra, I knew I needed to add some edge to it. And just before I even had a chance to think about what that edge might be--BAM--I saw this adorable leather skirt. I'm so glad it's a skater skirt because I really don't think a fitted one would've done justice to the look I was going for. And the top was great because I didn't even need to add a necklace; it's an accessory and top all in one. For some reason, I didn't feel like adding a black shoe, but a simple one would easily work too, if these beige ombre heels aren't quite your thing. I've had them for a while now and rarely get the chance to bring them out, and I thought they added some funkiness to the outfit. All in all, I thought this outfit was a perfect balance of girly and fierce. Hope you agree!

Petals: 

Charlotte Russe blazer

Charlotte Russe top 

Concrete: 

Charlotte Russe skirt

Zooshoo heels

Sheer: The Sequel

Anything look familiar here? If you saw Wednesday's post, you may have noticed that this skirt was also featured in another look of mine. Yes, I'm a little obsessed with this skirt. But I'm also in loooove with this shirt. While in New York, I was excited to pick it up from a store that we don't have on the west coast. It has a painterly floral print that is bright and cheerful. Its neckline is sexy and flows nicely, but is not too revealing. The similar fabrics marry together naturally, but the top gives the skirt a little push toward bohemian that it doesn't quite have on its own. Together, I think the pieces create a look that is romantic and free-spirited. To keep things from getting too soft, I paired it with a gold spiked bracelet that plays nicely with the bright hues of the shirt.

Necessary Clothing blouse, Lex & Mila skirt, Tobi bracelet (same bracelet in silver), Forever 21 necklace