Outfit Post: Maxi & Stripes (Plus a GIVEAWAY!)

May 02, 2012

Outfit Details:
Top: Forever 21
Maxi Skirt: Forever 21 (similar)
Belt: H&M
Hat: Wet Seal
Sandals: Express
Clutch: H&M
Bracelets: H&M
Watch: Michael Kors

Okay, I know you guys are really excited, but first-this outfit is one of those that I put on, and was immediately attracted to because of comfort. I like this skirt because of the bright, Springy color however, it is also surprisingly versatile. Pairing it with this sleeveless shirt and a pair of sandals was a no-brainer…and thank goodness for no-brainer outfits this week, because I will be using my brain way too much for finals week. I just keep my sights set on my favorite part of finals week-the day I sell back my textbooks. I go in there with my bag full of books that I paid way too much money for in hopes of receiving, maybe, a quarter of what I paid for them originally.  However, that's the life of a college student- you have to buy books! …Or do you?

I recently learned about the ever-so convenient, money-saving textbook rental program CampusBookRentals.com. With this site you can rent textbooks for the duration of the semester 40-90% cheaper than if you buy them elsewhere! It's also nice because they have free shipping both ways, and you're even allowed to highlight in the books you rent. So, I know a lot of you readers are students like me, and in honor of my upcoming graduation, CampusBookRentals has offered a $50 gift card towards a book rental for the upcoming Summer or Fall semesters to one of Living in Color's student readers! All you have to do to enter is meet the criteria below:

How to Enter:
1. Be a follower of Living in Color
2.  Leave a comment below

For Extra Entries:
1. Follow this blog on Twitter
3. Like this blog on Facebook
4. Tweet about this giveaway
(please leave a comment below for each extra entry!)
*giveaway only open to U.S.

Good luck, friends!
I will pick the winner at random on May 10!
xo.


144 comments:

  1. you look beautiful! this skirt is gorgeous! I love this color

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    1. thank you so much! it's one of my favorite spring colors for sure :)

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  2. gorgeous outfit! New follower on GFC, can't wait to catch up on your posts :)

    Thanks! ashleybrookeblog@gmail.com

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    1. thank you so much ashley! Also, i'm excited that you entered our giveaway! Can I get a link to your blog?? :)

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  3. Also following you on twitter! thanks :) ashleybrookeblog@gmail.com

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  4. This is such a pretty look; I admire you for wearing such a stylish outfit during finals week! Haha, I would be in sweats and a t-shirt.

    - Nita
    travelinginflats.blogspot.com

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  5. great skirt. loove the color :)

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  6. Love the simplicity of the outfit here ! Great for summer.

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  7. Love this whole look! Super chic ;-)

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  8. Hey dear, thanks for the comment on my blog...
    I wanted to join this giveaway but when I read below it is written. Open for US only :p

    Sure we can follow each other and I have followed you first.
    Follower number 273...
    Can't wait for you to do the same...

    xoxo
    www.arikayasmine.blogspot.com

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    1. thanks so much for following my blog! So sorry my giveaway is U.S. only :( maybe next time, love!!

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  9. Love the maxi and the vertical stripes!

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  10. The striped top and the maxi dress look amazing together! And I absolutely adore that hat! Good luck with finals, girl! xo

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  11. Thank you so much! Love your skirt!
    xxx
    fashionstiletto.blogspot.com

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  12. Stunning as always!
    We definitely should follow each other =)
    have a good day beautiful.
    http://www.scarlletgs.blogspot.com.br/

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  13. LOVE this outfit! That color (teal) looks gorgeous on you, and what a cute striped blouse :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  14. Girl, you were made for hats! They suit you. It makes you look like a 1940s starlet.

    This outfit is really cute- breezy and effortless. I love the color of the skirt!
    Good luck with your exams <3

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    1. Aw that's the sweetest comment ever, Katie! My day is officially made ;)

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  15. Great spring outfit! Good luck on your finals. I'll be revisiting your blog!

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  16. lovely outfit. I really adore the skirt and the beautiful hat <3

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  17. I love your fedora. I just saw some really cute ones at Banana yesterday, but I love the sweet ribbon detail on yours. Cute! I hope you'll check out my post today on sweet and sassy shorts and leave me your feedback.
    www.winetastegirl.com

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  18. HI!!! thanks for you sweet coment!!:) fantastic look, lovely this skirt!! :)
    I follow you ;)

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  19. just got that same shirt :] and i am loving your hat! following you back!

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  20. Thanks for your lovely comment!
    :))

    I would be thrilled to follow you...
    hope we DO keep in touch
    xoxo
    http://thegirlwithblueglasses.blogspot.com

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  21. Love the color of that skirt! perfect for summer!

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  22. LOVE this outfit, I am all about being comfy! I am excited about your giveaway!! I follow your blog, twitter, and now facebook!! Have a great day!
    xo, Jess

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  23. oops I don't read directions, apparently!
    This comment is for following you on Twitter!
    xo J

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  24. Right up my alley. I take summer classes along with my regular semester classes and books cost me SO much money. I'm already a follower {and adore your blog}.

    A Southern Drawl

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  25. Love this outfit, how pretty! SOmething I'd definitely wear! (Oh and I am happy to follow you back =] )

    And I follow you !

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  26. Thanks for your comment
    I love the outfit, the maxi skirt is awesome!
    Have a nice day xx

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  27. You look gorgeous, simply and chic!
    Great outfit!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it/

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  28. Love, love this skirt. Perfect for spring and summer. Looks beautiful on you! Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for following me! Following you back :) Good luck with finals this week!!
    xoxo,
    Rachael
    www.rachaelkhawkins.blogspot.com

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  29. Cute skirt! I used to look for my books on Amazon.com because the school book store was so expensive! This is a great giveaway for college students. Too bad I'm 10 years too late...:)

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

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    1. haha, yeah, I can't wait until i'm done with school and i can look back on it ten years from now :)

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  30. I adore the colour of your maxi skirt!!

    check out my blog if you want, I m new, I'd really appreciate..we could follow each other ;)
    http://itsnotjustanotherfashionblog.blogspot.it/

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  31. You are looking beautiful, love this outfit on you! And that hat is pretty adorable and perfect.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  32. Love your skirt, actually love your whole outfit! So pretty!

    Style in the City

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  33. uh wow, this skirt is absolutely wonderful! wish i had one like this!
    the colour and your accessories. beautiful!

    love your style.
    wish u a nice evening.
    xx

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  34. Love your style and I love your blog. I think we should follow each other - http://amyklundt.blogspot.com/

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  35. Girl, this is NOT how I looked "comfy" during finals weeks. More like sweatpants and unwashed hair. You look gorgeous, and I love the color of that skirt!
    Congrats on wrapping up your last semester of undergrad! Also, go celebrate by eating some Andy's frozen custard for me...I miss it SO much!

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    1. awww thanks, dear! Would you believe that I JUST went tonight!! :) I got the James Brownie Jackhammer! What's your favorite thing to eat!?

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  36. Such a lovely look! I love your skirt :)

    - Victoria
    www.Vickkitas.blogspot.se

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  37. Love your skirt ! You look gorgeous <3

    following you ,
    hope you can follow us back <3

    xx,
    www.stylsiren.com

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  38. thanks a lot for your comment pretty:) following you too <33

    Love,
    Nee
    ROSECANDLE11

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  39. oh so sad it's only for US =(

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  40. Love this outfit! particularly love the skirt. I am all about comfort, especially when work has me running around all day. It's nice to find outfits that are chic but comfortable as well.

    Love your blog! Stop by mine i you want :-)

    xx
    Emily
    TheStylist LA
    www.stylistla.com/blog

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  41. Thanks, of course I'll follow you back :)

    You look great with that skirt!

    http://voguesweetvogue.blogspot.com.es/

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  42. Love love love this! Such a pretty outfit. And the color of that skirt is beautiful!

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  43. Lovely look!
    Too bad I can't enter the giveaway, I am not a USA citizen!
    xx



    The Urban Umbrella
    xoxo


    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com/

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  44. You look so cute! I love the color of your skirt and sigh... jealous, wish I was still in school ;) I just had some friends finish up classes and also sadly I think that's the last of them finishing undergrad! I wish I could enter the giveaway, but sadly I am no longer in school and am just beginning to look into grad schools!

    xoxo,
    Rachel
    www.rachelslookbook.com

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  45. I love this outfit! It makes such a statement, while looking comfortable! Number one on my wishlist is a bright colored maxi skirt! lol.
    I hope you do great on your finals and congratulations on almost graduating!

    xo
    Mix & Match

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  46. Amazing look and gorgeous skirt! Love the color! Lovely blog and style!!!
    If you want, check out my blog

    http://thescentofglamour.blogspot.com/

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  47. love the blouse!! hello to a fellow SoCal girl :)

    http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/

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  48. LOVE the blue skirt. Such a great pop of color, and you can never go wrong when it's comfortable too! Good luck with finals- That's such a great a feeling when you walk out of that last test. The end is in sight sister! Super cool giveaway, as well!

    So glad I stumbled upon your blog! Love the versatility in what you post and your outfits!

    Amanda
    It's an Easy Life

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  49. Love this outfit! It reminds me of the beach. The skirt is the ocean and the top is the sand. :)

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  50. You look so cute! Love your skirt, the colour is perfect for you!

    Xo Jules
    http://www.stylebyjules.blogspot.com

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  51. love the colour of the skirt! super cute blog! xx

    http://www.theprovocativecouture.com/

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  52. LOVE that skirt! The hat is great on you as well! Love it!
    www.cathykhayes.blogspot.com

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  53. Beautiful outfit,
    really beautiful colorcombination! :)

    XOFEMKE.
    www.myfashion-expression.blogspot.com

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  54. I'm not actually writing to enter the give away but just because whoever takes your pictures is wonderful and the way you put the posts together is inspiring <3

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    1. thank you so much, Sophie! This comment is just so sweet and heartfelt :)

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  55. Great skirt!

    http://365daysfashiondiary.blogspot.com

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  56. OH I LOVE YOUR BLOG! SUCH BEAUTIFUL OUTFITS! I WANT THAT SKIRT!! i AM GOING TO FOLLOW:)
    XO TAMI

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  57. love this maxi skirt! such a pretty color on you :)

    www.stylingmylife.com

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  58. The color of your skirt is so amazing! This is a great summer outfit :)

    - Che

    http://www.style-che.blogspot.com

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  59. great look, this skirt has beautiful color :)

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  60. Lovely outfit!! I love this skirt!! :)
    Congrats for your graduation!! ;)
    Kisses!!

    http://luruluu.blogspot.com/

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  61. wow this is like the perfect giveaway!!! :D im actually heading to college in the fall :) so excited :)

    im following :)

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  62. oh and i almost forgot to mention how amazing you look!! love this outfit!! its sooo perfect for the summer :D

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  63. love this amazing skirt...nice hat too!!

    xx
    Nelly
    http://e-fashiondiaries.blogspot.com/

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  64. Love your outfit and the colour of your skirt!

    Love your blog, follow each other's both with GFC and facebook?
    Kiss!

    Tati ♥ pearls
    Tati ♥ pearls on Facebook

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  65. Hello dear,
    maybe you would like to follow each other's blogs with blogger or via blgolovin? Or even both?

    wolffashion.blogspot.com

    have a nice day!
    gV

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  66. Love the vibrant colour of the skirt! Just ran into your blog and have thoroughly enjoyed peaking into each post. Will no doubt return :) xx

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  67. Really love the color of your skirt & how you paired it with a striped top!

    :)
    Allison
    afashionfiles.blogspot.com

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  68. Love this skirt, such a nice color!
    Really nice blog!
    Following you now!

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  69. This entire outfit is swoon worthy I love the soft stripes with the bold color.
    xoxo, Amy
    www.amyisthinking.blogspot.com

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  70. awesome, glad my outfits could serve as some inspiration!

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  71. Oh my goodness. I love this outfit. It's perfect!! I'm officially your newest follower!
    jennybodell.blogspot.com

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