Sunnie Day

When I grow up I want to be a ballerina... The Nutcracker was beyond expectations, such a magical experience and I can't wait for my daughter to be old enough to be able to enjoy it (did I mention that she takes ballet classes?)
I finally wore my Talbots plaid taffeta skirt, plaid top and bling cardigan and it was very appropriate even if it was coooold on Sunday and I was freezing while desperately looking for a cab for fifteen minutes (I have just read some personality saying that he felt like a real New Yorker the first time that he couldn't find a cab under the rain).

Anyway, today I am wearing something much more weather-appropriate. You have probably understood that I didn't make a typo in the title of this post (even if I could have, knowing myself) but I was referring to the Sunnie pencil skirt that I bought this past weekend. I have this rule to only buy pencil skirts on sale (20% off doesn't count as sale) because I don't wear them enough and they are usually pricey. I am happy that I sticked to my rule and I could get this beauty for half of its original price, thanks to the GIFTS promo and a very accomodating SA at the Collection store (who gave me the online sale price plus 30% off).
Another rule that I have when buying pencil skirts is not to buy something that I could only wear with heels, because wearing heels during the day is not exactly my cup of tea. So what I particularly liked in this skirt is that it fits my casual lifestyle. And of course I like the colors and I can pair it with a lot of things that I already have, for example my mustard-y cashmere cardigan from last year:



Or my zip cashmere cardigan in mossy oak (yes, this is my second one, I couldn't resist the price and the color):




But today is probably going to snow (although, it IS sunny now) so I am wearing a cozy turtleneck. This is one of my oldest sweaters that I bought in Paris years ago (it's by Claudie Pierlot, a French brand) and still looks good after all these years. It was pricey but when you pay that's what you should expect, just saying:



What really sold me on the skirt was that I tried it with my Chalet boots on and it looked surprisingly good. Do you agree?



Anyway, I can always wear it with my Glanbrae tall boots if not with the Chalet (but I think I am going to dare). By the way, I sized one up in this skirt even if it is a little bit loose in the waist. They didn't have the 0 in store and I remembered that when I tried the 0 in the other colorway I found it little bit snug. Plus it is a skirt that shows every bump and being it winter I wanted to be able to layer and tuck in without worrying about bumps showing. I think a 0 would have also fit, but I feel comfortable in the 2 and if I really want I can have it taken in the back. And in the 2 the length is perfect for winter, not too short.

Do you have the Sunnie?

Have a nice Tuesday!