Sunday, October 16, 2011

Visible Monday #17: Red Hot

Welcome to Visible Monday #17! If you want to participate, it's so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to.

I recently saw Audi of Fashion for Nerds in a long red pleated skirt, and (of course) she looked fabulous. I had already picked up this midi-length skirt, and Audi's post inspired me to try it out. It's by DKNY and very nicely made. It's a layer of poly chiffon over a layer of something silky, and it has a real leather sewn-in waistband (barely seen here).

I wore a simple boat-neck top with three-quarter sleeves, my very favorite sleeve length for any time of year. This top is by Panache (vintage) and it's 100% cotton in a very nubby, sheer weave. It's boxy but I like it. The new favorite Sofft booties are making yet another appearance! I did say I wear my favorite shoes to the nubs.


You can barely see the black leather waistband. It's so cool.


No, I don't sleep in these shoes. Almost, though.


Now, let's see what you're wearing today! The link-up is open through Wednesday morning.


The guidelines to participate in the Visible Monday Link-Up are so simple!
  1. Any Monday, whoever wants to can join in! Just compose a post that includes any outfit, accessory, piece of jewelry, hairstyle, cosmetic or other adornment that makes you feel more confident, alive and visible that day.
  2. Include a link to Not Dead Yet Style somewhere in your post.
  3. Go to the bottom of this post and click on this cute little link:


In the "Next Step", you crop the pic (easy tool) you want to display, and you're done!



35 comments:

  1. I''m with you Patti!  There is nothing like a boatneck-three quarter sleeve shirt!  Love the skirt too; red is so much fun.  So glad you tried it!

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  2. Pam@over50feeling40October 16, 2011 6:50 PM

    The shirt is so flattering and I love the color of the skirt!  Very flirty and fun!!

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  3. Beautiful outfit and you look beautiful in it. The skirt looks so versatile--easily dressed up or down.
    Thank you for your kind remarks on my post. I have missed all of my favorite bloggers.  I have come to think of all of you as dear friends and I miss our interaction!

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  4. LOVE that skirt. It will be gorgeous at Christmas!!

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  5. the red pleated skirt is stunning! The black sheer top kind tamed the color down nicely, you look great in this outfit. The boots looks really comfy too.

    love,mongsmythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  6. Hi my dear! Hope you're well and what a lovely outfit too, the skirt is fabulous and I adore those bootees! xxx

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  7. I love the feminine skirt with the edgy ankle boots, such a cool look. x

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  8. Beautiful look.  You are right about three-quarter length sleeves (WHERE are all the basic 3/4 sleeve tops in the stores this year?  Is it just me who can't find these basics any more?)  And bravo to you for loving/wearing your shoes to death!  That's how I live, too.

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  9. What a wonderful skirt, Patti! The color is so vivid!

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  10. Love this skirt!  It is so flowy and feminine.  You should try it with leopard print now!

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  11. This skirt is adorable. I am linking up like you suggested, I'll add a link back to you :)

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  12. This skirt is GOOOOORGEOUS! I really loveit...and you can totally wear the heck out of it this fall and winter! So pretty!!! and I can see that leather waistband...ughhh this is awesome..I now covet this skirt. Thank you for linking up and making me want this skirt! haha

    Shana
    ColorBlind
     Thrifters Anonymous Monday Link Up

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  13. ThebrunettediariesOctober 17, 2011 1:02 PM

    OMG I love those fab boots with the red skirt, you look lovely x

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  14. I really love your red skirt- the colour is fantastic and I like how you made it pop by pairing with black.  I felt pretty alive in today's outfit so I'm going to link up!

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  15. My dear blogging friend, Dawn of Suitcase Vignettes, let me in on this fabulous link-up secret, and I'm so happy she did! Love that red skirt and I could die for those booties:-)) Thanks for letting me link-up today!

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  16. loving your red pleated skirt!  it's so gorgeous!!!  and excited to start linking up with you on mondays!

    Claire

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  17. What a fab skirt!! I have to confess though I only like full sleeves on my own jumpers I find I am constantly tugging down crop ones ha ha x

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  18. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleOctober 18, 2011 9:42 AM

    Welcome! Your outfit is fantastic. Come back again soon  : >

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  19. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleOctober 18, 2011 9:43 AM

    Welcome, spinningthreads! Love your inspired look. Come back again soon  : >

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  20. If I had those booties, I'd be wearing them all the time as well. And what a great skirt -- must be fun to wear. 
    Thanks so much for organizing Visible Mondays -- I'm really enjoying it. Still have to get 'round to visiting all my fellow participants, but quickly skimming the photos I can see there will be much inspiration!

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  21. Your dress is smashing as are all of the beautiful ladies featured today.

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  22. I love wearing red and this is a great red skirt!  Debbie  http://thriftygirlvintage.com

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  23. Awesome red skirt. I bet it's fun to twirl in.

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  24. That boat neck top really looks fabulous and flattering on you. Thanks for linking up!
    -Meaganwww.spunkychateau.com

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