Gone With the Maxi

Getting sick with the middies? Let's say hi to the maxies!

Maxi skirts of any kind, be it pleated (oh, yes, especially pleated ones!), sheer, lacy, print, the list goes on and on... have been one of the most popular looks of late.

Why ever not?

Aside from being the perfect ensemble for the summer-fall transition, maxi skirt has practically become the holy grail of fashion since it first resurfaced last season simply because it worked hard in any wardrobe and it goes marvelously well with ankle boots. It is versatile, a chameleon. No wonder every fashion icon from Mary Kate Olsen to Errin Wasson was seen flitting fabulously all over town in the IT item of the season.

Mary Kate's black-on-black ensemble is a sure scene-stealer

leopard print + sheer maxi = Erin Wasson is a winner!

 It Girl slash Uber-stunning Model Abbey Lee Kershaw has been a major maxi fan, sporting it sheer and mesh, with gorgeous jackets to complement the ever-so-chic looks.

Sass & Bide, the Australian duo, who undoubtedly is one of the designers of the moment enhanced the appeal of maxi skirts, adorning them with out-of-this-world tribal and geometric print in her latest spring collection. Mind you though, it is definitely not for the faint of heart. But if you can handle the bright pop neon, it could really be a great statement piece to add to your wardrobe.

A tamed version, yet no less mind-blowing, can be spotted in Yigal Azrouel's Resort Collection. Done in technicolor bold red and blue (my two favorite!), split and draped; these sexy maxies are ready to brighten up the shabbiest of looks in a flash.

One thing for sure is that maxi skirts are far from boring. Playing with proportion and fabric is as easy as they come. Enter : the lacy maxi, giving off a slight romantic feeling so effortlessly. It gives off a slight romantic feeling, don't you think?


As featured in Valentino SS 2012 Collection







Street fashion featuring lacy maxi skirts


And does anyone remember when 'plaited' is all the rage? It seemed like I could never open either a fashion magazine or blog, without a plaited 'accordion-like' maxi staring at me from every page, screaming "aren't I fabulous!".



Yet I have to say, sheer black maxi skirts are The Ones (cause one is never enough for moi, I'm already adding one, or two... oh alright, three of those to my wardrobe) for me.
It's a classic, epitome of simple peek-a-boo sexiness.




oooh and my absolute favorite!


Now, do you believe me when I said, how maxi is so mighty? Its versatility is what I think why it is being endorsed in fabulous street fashion. You can get it in with print, lace, sheer, striped, split, draped; take your pick! Add your favorite blazer or a shirt-cardigan combo for a classic preppy look. Switch it with bright-colored tee and statement accessories. Or paired it up with even your casual neural colored top and a belt. These babies will be fab with absolutely anything.
Now, now; don't forget to put your skyscraper booties and heels on, the perfect ingredient for a maxi greatness!

More later!

XOXO