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Watercolor Forest Skirt

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Happy Monday Ladies

There is nothing like a full skirt to make one feel ladylike, feminine. This skirt caught my eye with the impressionistic painting-like image of a forest in a mutlitude of colors. One could pick any of the colors to highlight, so I chose one of my favorite, purple to wear along with this painted skirt.

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So, the two things that caught my eye to this skirt, were the colors and the impressionistic forest , as if Monet had taken his brush and painted the trees behind me a little later in the season. I saw many styling opportunities, and love the fullness of this skirt as well. I found through the back of my closet this dark purple blouse, which I felt brought out one of the more prominent colors in the skirt

The shoes are ( for sale in my closet) and are a 40s style grey with a feather design on the front. These were my favorite when I could wear heels this high. I did so, just for the sake of this look, and for the blog. I am 5 foot  9, so I remember my husband saying how tall I was when I used to wear heels, I would hover over 6 foot. I am just happy to be able to wear my kitten heels now, but like grey as a popular color for this fall..The clutch is actually a crossbody bag, by Treesje, a designer I was introduced to on The Purse Forum a while back i like the crinkled leather and the frills. Details can make a bag, and i love texture in bags! Last, I have been looking at different manicures and colors for fall, and as I mentioned I like purples and plums, this color, by Revlon Colorstay Gel, called out to me! Love purple nail polish!!

What is one of your favorite colors as we enter into fall? Are you loving burgundy, grey? Are you a full skirt kinda gal?

 

Have a great week,

jess xo

Skirt ( Chicwish), Top ( old Express), Shoes ( for sale in My Closet: Nine West), Bag: Treesje, Nail POlish ( Revlon Gel Colorstay

Linking up to Manic Monday, Still Being Molly 

 

 

September 29, 2014 By
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Hello, My name is Jess and I am a 50 yr old fashion blogger who believes that fashion is all about expression and having fun. I have a Connective Tissue disease - Ehlers-Danlos and I want to tell you that it does not define me! I'm also here to tell you Fashion at 50 doesn't mean frumpy! I love color, mixing textures, wearing skirts and dresses ( mostly) and strive for a feminine look. I love Old Hollywood Hair. I live in NC with my husband and my other two loves: Gibson and Truffles, my two shih tzu fur babies.

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93 Comments

  • Reply
    Kevin Price
    May 19, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Hi Jess. My name is Kevin Price from liverpool your so gorgeous and i like your fashion love it

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    Iva
    October 10, 2014 at 12:17 am

    What a beautiful skirt and nails.

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    momtrends
    October 8, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    incredible skirt! You look just lovely!

    • Reply
      Jess Jannenga
      October 8, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks, this is a favorite skirt! I appreciate yo stopping by, I will stop by later. jess xx

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    heleddinlavender
    October 5, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Fabulous skirt, it really makes an outfit. Beautiful blog. #Reasonstodress

    • Reply
      Jess Jannenga
      October 5, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks so much! Glad you like it, ad I enjoy the linkup too #reasontodress

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    Monika
    October 2, 2014 at 10:46 am

    Dear Jess,
    what an amazing skirt! I love the pattern and I love the combination with the blouse Makes your look very cool and chic.
    Take care
    Monika
    Styleworld40plus.blogspot.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      October 2, 2014 at 11:08 am

      THANks so much Monika, this is one of my favorite skirts! jess xo

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    Alex
    October 2, 2014 at 4:31 am

    Jess, that skirt is absolutely stunning! I don’t think you could ever have a bad outfit with that one.

    Alex – Funky Jungle

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      Jess Jannenga
      October 2, 2014 at 8:50 am

      thanks Alex! Iloved it the minute i saw it online! jess xx

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    My Rose Colored Shades
    October 1, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    That is a beautiful skirt! It does look like a water color painting. Love how you styled it with the rich purple. ~Cynthia

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      Jess Jannenga
      October 1, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      thank you Cynthia! You know I love your style:-)) jess xx

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    Angelique Kalogeropoulou
    October 1, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    you look lovely! great skirt, it fits wonderful on you..
    I would like to see you in heels, will look more perfect!

    wanna follow each other?
    http://angeliqueprefers.blogspot.gr/p/decoration.html

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      Jess Jannenga
      October 7, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      Thank you for stopping by. These are heels but only for the blog. I have a disease called Ehlers-Danlos which effects my muscles, so I can only wear a 1-1.5 inch heel at most.

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    Jennie
    October 1, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Oh, Jess, this is just breathtaking! I am absolutely in love with this skirt. Those grey heels are too cute, as well.

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      Jess Jannenga
      October 1, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      thanks alot Jennie, it is a favorite. I can only wear the shoes for the blog, but these were my favorite. jess xx

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    albertohugorojas
    October 1, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    perfect pic!

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    MIS PAPELICOS -Mis P
    October 1, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Wonderful skirt Jess, it goes so weel with your red hair.
    Thank you soooooooooooooo much for being part of Share-in-Style
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    PS: I cannot find your Instagram

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      Jess Jannenga
      October 1, 2014 at 7:57 am

      I am not on instagram… Thanks so much, glad you like the skirt, I could see you wear this! jess xxx

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    Tiina L
    October 1, 2014 at 5:01 am

    The print on that skirt is just dreamy! and perfect colours, too. I love purple (year round), blue and green this autumn, too…

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      Jess Jannenga
      October 1, 2014 at 7:56 am

      thanks so much Tiina, Iwill be stopping by too, jess xx

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    jcolgrove
    October 1, 2014 at 12:30 am

    What a beautiful skirt!!

    Jenna from Visions of Vogue

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    Hello Katie
    October 1, 2014 at 12:26 am

    This skirt is so beautiful! I love anything in the full midi style, but the impressionist print just pushes it over the top! Love the way you styled it too!

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      Jess Jannenga
      October 1, 2014 at 7:55 am

      thanks so much Katie,that is what sold me. jess xx

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    Uris
    September 30, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    omg this skirt is so gorgeous!! I cannot stop staring at it and looks perfect on you! thank you so much Jess for always swinging by my blog, you have no idea how much I appreciate the love even though I have been MIA as of late. 🙁 thank you, from the bottom of my heart!

    uris
    http://my-sinina.blogspot.com/

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 30, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      Hi Uris, Glad you like my skirt, it caught my eye on !No problem, I enjoy stopping by your blog.Hope you are well. Have a great week, jessxo

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    Blaire Bingham
    September 30, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Beautiful skirt!

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    Nicolene Richards
    September 30, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Hi Jess nice to have received such great comments from you, I like your style just as much! This outfit in particular, I have a love affair with full skirts, you look great!
    FF

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 30, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      I really like full skirts as well, You dont see many women wear them around here in Charlotte, but oh well, I will just have to anyway. I appreciate you stopping by, jess xx

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    Rebecca
    September 30, 2014 at 11:04 am

    You are indeed living up to your blog name via this look Jess – so elegant & so femme!!!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 30, 2014 at 11:08 am

      Thanks so much! I hope your week is going well, hon. Jess xo

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    weshopinheelss
    September 30, 2014 at 8:22 am

    what a fun skirt and the color of the shirt looks beautiful on you! Looking great Jess! Have a great week!
    http://www.weshopinheels.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 30, 2014 at 11:03 am

      Thank you hon! I think purple is a favorite of mine. glad you like it, you too!! jess xo

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    Ashley
    September 30, 2014 at 7:48 am

    Such a gorgeous statement skirt! I love it!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 30, 2014 at 11:03 am

      Thanks so much Ashley! I will be buying more of these in the future 🙂 jess xo

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    Sabina “OceanblueStyle” B
    September 30, 2014 at 5:04 am

    Its plum too. But it looks soooo much better on you. I seriously adore this look on you Jess. I am not really into the print trend but this is the most beautiful skirt I have come across so far. But the best of it all is the shirt. OMG! I love all about it, color, fit, style. Is it still available? Pleeeeeeaase let me know:) Have a wonderful day. I think its awesome with your height. Makes for great modelling pics:) xo Sabina @Oceanblue Style

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 30, 2014 at 11:02 am

      Hi Sabina! Glad you like the outfit,I think the firstpart of your sentence got cut off. So sweet of you . The top is from Express and I bought it about 5 years ago. Sorry. I have another similar one in a dark blue I will wear, I can see if there is a style like it for you. Have a great week! jess x0

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    Happiness at Mid Life
    September 30, 2014 at 1:38 am

    I love this skirt and it goes so well with the purples. What do you think of the quality of chic wish items? I have been tempted to order but since it’s from overseas, I am a bit hesitant.

    Alice
    http://www.happinessamtidlife.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 30, 2014 at 10:59 am

      HI Alice,
      I do think Chicwish is good quality. I have only ordered 2 items from them, but this skirt has lining and is made very well. I think it is similiar to Sheinside. jess xx

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    carmen
    September 29, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    Purple suits you Jess and you do look feminine! Monet was the first thought that came to my mind. Such a gorgeous outfit! I love your style!

    ♥ carmen

    http://fashionableover50.wordpress.com/

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 30, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Thanks so much Carmen, I used to teach music and impressionism in art, so Monet is one of my favorite painters, great minds think alike!! You are too sweet:-) jess xx

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    aasolheid
    September 29, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Love that skirt, what a wonderful piece to have in your wardrobe. The colors are stunning. You look beautiful as always:)

    Audrey
    http://www.audreysalutes.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 30, 2014 at 10:57 am

      Thanks alot Audrey! This skirt caught my eye from the start. Have a great week, jess xx

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    Lorna Mai (@TheColourQueen)
    September 29, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    I just love this as much as your emerald one Jess. I love the fullness and the colours and design. I would love to own it.

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks so much Lorna! I will put up the link tomorrow, but you can find it on chicwish if you are interested. xxjess

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    Jacket Society
    September 29, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    This is a beautiful skirt and even though I dont wear a lot of full skirts myself, I do like them on other people and I think you look great in this. You need to be tall to be able to get away with it, I am not sure I can. I also love your nail polish color…how chic!
    Nora
    http://www.jacketsociety.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks Nora! I am 5 foot 9,so i suppose I can get away with this skirt, glad you like it. I bet you would look great in one as well.I am a fan of dark nail polish in the fall. xojess

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    Claire
    September 29, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    You are working that skirt girl, so fab!

    God bless,
    XO, Claire
    http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks Claire, it caught my eye! Have a great day jess xx

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    trulytamarablog
    September 29, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    This is such a beautiful skirt, Jess! I love full skirts! 😉

    Tamara
    http://www.trulytamara.com

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    Amy Ann
    September 29, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Gorgeous midi!!

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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    Lady of Style
    September 29, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    I used to have a similar skirt with grren prints many years ago and wish I kept it! I am still looking for a nice fuller skirt but haven’t found one yet. Yours is gorgeous indeed and the dark blouse works so well with it.
    Also love your shoes but even more, I am glad that you can wear kitten heels again!

    Annette | Lady of Style

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks Annette, yes, I love this skirt as soon as I saw it, I wanted it. You will find one you love. I can wear a 1-1.5 inch heel at most. The ones I wore for this post are too high, just wanted to show them for the post. Thanks, you are a sweetheart! jess xx

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    Pink Wings
    September 29, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    You have such a great skirt collection, I’m jealous! Love this, love that emerald one, kinda love them all.

    Gina
    Pink Wings

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks Gina! I wear mostly skirts, will invest in more dresses next year. Will stop by your blog asap. jess xx

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    Shannon
    September 29, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    That water color skirt is seriously to die for!! You look absolutely stunning and love your nail color!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks Shannon! The skirt caught my eye from the start. Thanks, I love the dark colors for fall, have a great day! jess xx

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    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    September 29, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    That skirt is really a work of art– and I love how you styled it!! Your blog is really lovely and I adore your attitude. Great style:)

    <3
    Daisy | Simplicity Relished

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks so much Daisy! I will have to stop by, jess xx

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    marie
    September 29, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    what an amazing skirt~

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    dousedinpink
    September 29, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    What a gorgeous skirt! Loving your clutch and shoes!

    Jill
    dousedinpink.blogspot.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks Jill!! Yes, these shoes are something for the blog, cant wear these normally but liked the look with the skirt. xx jess

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    Whitney 'Nic' James
    September 29, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Lovely skirt and nail color. Fall perfect, for sure!

    ~Whitney
    http://www.whitneynicjames.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      thanks so much! I am ready for fall! jess xx

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    Marianne
    September 29, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    This skirt is gorgeous!
    Marianne
    http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      My favorite too, thank you have a great day, jess xx

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    Red Reticule
    September 29, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    You look elegant and ladylike as ever! Love the midi skirt!
    Red Reticule

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks so much, glad you like the outfit ! jess xx

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    Lauren
    September 29, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    Jess, such a beautiful skirt on you! I can see you working this into your wardrobe many ways!!

    Lauren xo
    Sophisticated In Style

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks so much, my fellow elegant blogger 🙂 jess xx

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    [email protected]
    September 29, 2014 at 11:38 am

    This is a stunning rich outfit, Jess! You look so chic.

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Thanks alot Pam! I love my purples! 🙂 jess xx

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    Michelle
    September 29, 2014 at 11:33 am

    That skirt is everything!

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 11:36 am

      Thanks Michelle, I liked it from the get go! jess xx

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    J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all
    September 29, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Wow! wow wow wow! I LOVE this skirt! This is my favorite outfit of yours so far! So fresh and interesting than anything I have seen! Beautiful colors and it fits you perfectly! Pinning this look!

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Thanks so much! I loved this skirt right away! Love the woods and the fact it looked like a painting. jess xo

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    ADA
    September 29, 2014 at 10:02 am

    WOW that is a stunner of a skirt Jess and I also love the blouse. Great pairing. I think you’d like the dress I am wearing today so take a peek. Thanks and Happy Monday!!

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Thanks Ada, will do. This skirt caught my eye right away, jess xx

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    Ariella
    September 29, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Perfect combo. I like it very much.

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Thanks so much! Have a great day, jess xx

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    Julie
    September 29, 2014 at 9:12 am

    oh my gosh, I LOVE that skirt! It does definitely have that impressionist feel to it, so I think the artist in me needs this! haha! Great look!

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Julie! This print got me right away jess xx

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    KizzyDoll
    September 29, 2014 at 7:18 am

    This skirt is stunning, love that a lot :))) Happy Monday doll, I hope you have a gorgeous week 🙂 x

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      Jess Jannenga
      September 29, 2014 at 7:55 am

      Thank you! Will pop over today. Glad you love the skirt, me too! jess xx

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        Dana
        September 30, 2014 at 12:56 pm

        Dear Jess,
        This outfit is the absolute favorite outfit of yours!!!! The skirt is divine beautiful, this gorgeous colors but also the cut and the length and of xourse the fit.. both thumbs up!! BUT .. also the blouse.. very, very nice color, perfect fit, makes a great silhouette and looks so very nice on you with your red hair.
        The nailpolish.. fabulous! 😉

        have a wonderful day dear friend
        Dana 🙂
        xoxoxo
        http://danalovesfashionandmusic.blogspot.de/

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          Jess Jannenga
          September 30, 2014 at 4:14 pm

          thanks so much Dana! Glad you like it, you are too sweet! I fell in love with the print and the colors. The top I bought years ago. You are the expert on nails, so i take that as a compliment!! Have a wonderful week as well, jess xo

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