December 20, 2011

Accordion


Wearing: Magdelena Velevska skirt, Aqua dress, Asos clutch, Zu heels, NARS Jungle Red lipstick.

I first spotted this work of art by Magdelena Valevska back during her show at RAFW earlier this year, and from the moment these asymmetrically cut knife pleats came down the runway she raised the bar not only for pleats, but for skirts altogether. How can something so architecturally blunt still be light and flowing? I've paired it over this backless bodycon dress, while the indented cut at the front frames together with the skirt perfectly. 

Photos by Nicole Cooper

103 comments:

  1. WOW! You look stunning. So clever wearing that skirt over your dress. Adorable!!

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  2. gorgeous outfit!! I love dresses by Aqua

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  3. stunning outfit! fabulous pieces!

    Bises,
    monkeyshines
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  4. you look absolutely fantastic.
    how amazing is that skirt!
    and an open back is always so chic
    x

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  5. Your style is so amazing! I love your combinations :) xo

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  6. What a stunning shade of orange--- and that pleated skirt is to die for!

    XX Kathryn
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  7. Я влюбилась в эту юбку!!))) супер

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  8. WOW. So damn stunning. The pop of colour is fantastic, and the skirt is just perfection.

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  9. Absolutely love the colour coordination! So perfect! And the symmetry of the skirt suits the location to a tee!

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    love oracle wild x

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  10. Amazing dress, want it!:)

    xx Laura
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  11. i love the design of the aqua dress, reminds me of alex perry! Me, likely, and the pleats are gorgeous! x

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  12. The skirt is so special and delicate, I love it! And you combined it so well with the red touches! I love the open back, it's so femine and elegant!

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  13. Forget the skirt - that colour is definately yours - it's perfect for you!
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  14. The skirt is amazing!!

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  15. everything in this post is strikingly vibrant xoxo loving that beautiful stark orange dress~ you really find such a matching pair for it. fancy look <3

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  16. This is gorgeous! i love the skirt over the dress, it looks like its own dress, and the colours are perfect! xx

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  17. That skirt is definitely AMAZE! I love the white and orange combo!

    xoxo

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  18. Oh, this is so breathtakingly beautiful! How lovely and innovative that you have paired these two items together!

    Love, Mandy xoxo
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  19. Beautiful, but how come you;re in a summer dress? you're Australian?

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  20. This is so stunning! Loved every picture

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  21. cool - i thought it was all 1 dress. love the skirt. amazing

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  22. Simply amazing!!!

    x

    Ivi
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  23. i think this is your best outfit yet. I absolutely love Magdelena Valevska and i love all things backless. PERFECTION. X

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  24. Coral is great with basic colors, love it!

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  25. Beautiful, love the pop of color!

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  26. You look gorgeous... and your blunt cut is fantastic :)

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  27. This post is definitely one of my faves Jess. Love it. Gorgeous dress that works so well with that amazing architectural masterpiece. Such beautiful asymmetry in the cut.

    Christie x

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  28. loving that white and red ensemble and the asymmetrical skirt, gorgeous

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    x

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  29. wow this is stunning <3 i've been a huge fan of your lookbook and your blog is so lovely as well!

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  30. Your blog is great!!!... going to follow you!


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  31. Gorgeous. I love everything about this outfit!

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  32. Absolutely adore this whole outfit, every aspect of it, expecially the skirt and heels!

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  33. Hi Jessica!

    Perfect!!!

    You're beautiful! I love their looks!
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  34. You have a charm, that is quite difficult to imitate:) Gorgeous photos and great styling!


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  35. so chic and gorgeous!

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  36. I love this!! the simplicity of your style is very appealing, it's so chic!

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  37. Absolutely STUNNING!! I love everything about this.

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  38. i love that skirt!!

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  39. Wow, amazing skirt. Love this asymmetry cut. Really, really beautiful.

    I have a shoe just like this but mine is from a Brazilian brand. Really love them :)

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  40. Sooo pretty with the matching orange and the different lenghts on the skirt, what a beauty you are!

    Love Iben

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  41. OMG! Lovely, especially the back!

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  42. absolutely gorgeous!

    <3
    pia


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  43. Gorgeous! The red is so popping

    XO Charlotte
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  44. That looks amazing!!

    Kisses Anne

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  45. you look great! love the red and white pairing!


    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

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  46. no skirt will every be good enough after seeing this! beautiful


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  47. Gosh I wish I had your closet you have amazing clothes!! check out my fashion blog http://taylorgrayfashion.blogspot.com/

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  48. I DISCOVER YOUR BLOG AND I LOVE IT!!!!!!

    Your style is amazing, and so like mine! I'm your new bloglovin follower.


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  49. I love this skirt paired up with that orange top! beautiful! you look lovely

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  50. That skirt is amazing!!

    Jules X

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  51. I love the 3rd pic! You look so pretty :3

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  52. Hi dear
    Love your outfit, you're absolutly perfect
    Love following you! You have always great posts and you are inspiring

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  53. Great outfit, a cute take on colour blocking :)

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  54. I love EVERYTHING about this outfit! You are stunning!

    xoxo, H
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  55. love the heels! so cute!

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  56. Love the shoes! Love the skirt! Beautiful!

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  57. Lovely shoes! we follow you now! :)

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  58. HI STYLISH FRIEND!!
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  59. I love this combination! It looks both Classic and Modernly sharp at the same time - Nicely done!

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  60. IRRESISTIBLE !!!
    stunning dear !!

    xx

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  61. gorgeous shots! love how you styled the outfit.
    xoxo

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  62. amazing skirt. do you know if it comes in other colours? not brave enough for white ;)

    em x

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  63. loving the colours
    nice outfit

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  64. You look so beautiful! You have the most amazing body, what exercise do you do?

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  65. i follow your blog now!!!!!!!absolutly amazing!!!!!!

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  66. Seriously in love with literally all your looks. Just started following <3
    Anthea xx

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  67. What a great style...gorgeous outfit and shots!

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  68. Love the peachy orange match of lips, dress and heels! The pleats are gorgeous too!

    Ash :o)
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  69. Astonishing outfit! I love every piece of it! And that skirt is so, so beautiful! :)

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  70. Stunning dress! Your style is so amazing! I'm your newest follower!

    Kisses
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  71. I am in LOVE with this look and the way you styled it! The geometric line of the top/dress against the soft draping of the skirt is perfect!

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  72. What a beautiful coral dress and heels! The outfit looks so polish and chic. Love it!

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  73. omg, omg, amazing outfit, gr8 colours! love it!

    hugs from prague
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  74. awesome skirt!


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  75. Stunning.

    Truly inpsiring.
    Adoooore your blog.
    xoxo

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  76. FANTASTIC! O.O

    I love your Blog!

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  77. You look so great! I can't even find the right words. The shirt is fabulous. And I'm in love with your shoes.
    I don't really like orange color so much, but your orange is awesome

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  78. you look stunning! :) i love the shoes! you look fab :) I am now following your blog :) come check out my euphoric fashion style trends and click on "join the site now" at the bottom of my blog page and we can follow each other :) xoxo-Monica

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  79. Absolutely amazing!!! Simple, chic, sophisticated, stunning, very inspiring, thank you :)

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  80. You look so perfect in this outfit! I really like it!!!! :D

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  81. sculptural fabric. divine. www.one-daysome-day.tumblr.com

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  82. i love love love the dress together with your heels, perfect combination! ♥

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  83. just discovered your blog recently & your style is the kind that really appeals to me. love you outfit posts from what I've seen so far. So stylish yet ladylike.

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  84. Stunning dress!

    -Jani
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  85. Amazing outfit!I'm in love with the color of your heels!

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  86. Thats was just so amazing! Stunning! Love that orange dress, was thinking of buying it myself .. :)

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  87. Omg i looooooove your clothes and you look so pretty!
    And nice pictures.... Love it all :-)

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  88. you are so beautiful and so slim and so perfect..your blog is amazing!!!!!!!!!xxx

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  89. Love the pops of color in this outfit!

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  90. I discovered your blog through Lookbook.nu like now lol and the few post that i've seen are just great. I love your style.

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