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Rick Owens Blister Leather Biker Jacket + Donna Karan Convertible Blend Cashmere-Stretch Maxi Skirt + Vince Camuto Lexis2 Peep-Toe Pumps in Black + Mania Mania Psychic Ring in Gold + stila Smudge Crayon Waterproof Eye Primer + Shadow + Liner in Umber + Rebecca Minkoff Triangle Rex Minaudiere in Vanilla + Neutrogena Moisture Smooth Color Stick in Juicy Peach
Short hemlines are one of my vices, ranking right up there with my shoe snobbery; yet even I am incapable of ignoring the seductive purr of a maxi skirt that sits upon one’s hips in such a place that allows for a sliver of skin to peek out between top and bottom, and hugs one’s lower half in a style synonymous with that of a pencil skirt.

Balance the stretchy, second-skin of the skirt with a downtown-inspired draped-collar motorcycle jacket that adds just the right amount of cool; and match the peek of skin above your waistline with a pair of black suede peep-toes. A highly-detailed clutch in a contrasting shade breaks up the monochromatic effect; while a delicate ring contributes the perfect hint of sparkle. Go feminine but fierce with your makeup using a gold-flecked peachy pink gloss on your lips; and smudge a bronze-leaning brown liner around your lower lashline and the outer corners of your eyes for a smoldering effect that is subtle yet striking.

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