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Three of my favorite pieces from Skirt were the Cupcake Bomber Jacket by Diane Von Furstenberg, and the Pheasant Feather and Ruffled Chiffon Mini Skirts by Haute Hippie. The leather on the jacket was so soft and light, and I love the collar. It's the perfect mix of tough and girlie. The leather is a good weight for the spring weather. The jacket is also available in beige, but I prefer the black.

I couldn't stop staring at these skirts. I love minis and feathers and if I had money I would spend it on the entire Haute Hippie line along with Haute Hippie Nude, which produces the world's greatest, softest, most covetable oversized cardigans made of silk, cotton, and cashmere. These along with HH's cute, flirty dresses, oxfords with attached necklaces, and sequined minis are all available at Skirt.

I'm here for you she said, and we can stay for a while

Long Sleeve Shirt: Martin + Osa, Tank top: American Eagle Outfitters, Skirt: Tracy Feith for Target, Belt: My Mom's from the 80s(?), Shoes: Made by Elves, Necklace: J. Crew, Earrings: Gift

Today was the 2nd and last day of Senior Inquiry at Skirt. I really enjoyed my time there. The boutique is well edited and carries some great brands including: DVF, Mainline favorite: Tory Burch, Theory, Cynthia Steffe, Shoshanna, and my new favorite: Haute Hippie. I am lusting after their ruffled leather jacket by DVF, a one shouldered bead detailed Shoshonna dress, Theory oxford shirts, and feathered or sequined Haute Hippie mini skirts. They also carry jeans from such great lines as 7 For All Mankind, Hudson, and AG, amazing shoes for summer, and cute, unique costume jewelry at reasonable prices. I picked up a stunning, sparkling pair of earrings to wear to prom. The women who work at the store are so friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the fit of the garments and what to wear to flatter all body types. I am so thankful that they allowed me to help out at the shop with them.

And I would like to call it beauty

Long sleeve top and tank: American Eagle Outfitters, Skirt: Juicy Couture, Shoes: L.A.M.B., Scarf: Collection Eighteen, Sunglasses: Cynthia Rowley

Today was my first day of Senior Inquiry at the great Bryn Mawr Boutique, Skirt . I'm so tired now that I am going to take a nap. I'll try to post about my experience later this week. I am in love with my new scarf though. It has taken me a while to find one that I really like because it seems like everyone and their mom had a flowered or buffalo plaid one. I got this one at Marshalls last Friday. What do you think?

Spring Cleaning

Since I've been blogging for a while now, I figured it was time to add a little more to the Mainstream Misfit Visual Experience. The new header is a tempera painting I did a few years ago that I think befits the blog well. It's part of a series of two identical still-lives, except one is painted in dark colors and one in brights. This one had a very different feel from its sister, which is painted in shades of purple, beige, olive, grey, and navy.

Loves

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Spring Fever

My dad said yesterday, "Isn't it amazing that it can reach 70 degrees in winter?" Now it is Spring and a beautiful day to get free water ice at Rita's! This was such an amazing week, weather wise (besides Monday) and today is no exception since it's going up to 72 degrees in my area! If you happen to be stuck inside today, here's some cool modern art for you to enjoy. I am generally not a big fan of modern art but I LOVE pop-art and I loved this painting that I saw at the Met. I'm so sorry that I forgot who it's by. The colors are so vibrant, happy, and perfect for Spring.