Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Lookbook: H&M Trend Boucle Red Melange Skirt

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Blouse: H&M *old- see last year's post* - size 2 (cute blouse here or here)
Skirt: H&M *recent- style #043118* - size 2 (similar here or designer)
Jacket: J.Crew *last year version* - size 0P (buy this years version)
Tights: H&M Divided Den 40 dark gray tights- size XS (similar here)
Shoes: Tory Burch *old*- size 5 (similar here and here)
Pearls/Earrings: Gift from Mom (similar here or cheaper set)
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I fell in love with this skirt when I first saw it. This is from their "Trend" collection which is a bit pricer and higher quality. Only select H & M stores carry this so please make sure to call and ask first.  It runs extra tiny which is fantastic for petites! You may need to size up from your regular H & M sizes. 
Measurements:
Waist laying flat = 11.5"
Full length of skirt = 16.5"
Material:
50% wool and 50% viscose
Fully Lined
Care: 
Dry Clean Only
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At first I thought it was a tweed skirt and then looked on H & M's website and the matching jacket said boucle yarn. In case you are interested in the differences between boucle vs. tweed (source):
Boucle is a knit or woven fabric with small curls or loops that create a nubby surface. The fabric has a looped, knotted surface and is often used in sweater looks, vests and coats. Tweed is a medium to heavy weight, fluffy, woolen, twill weave fabric containing colored slubbed yarns. Common end-uses include coats and suits.
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Ring: H & M (similar here)  Clutch: Forever 21 (buy herePolish: Revlon in cherry berry (buy here)
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I wish there would have been a size 2 in the matching jacket for me to try on but it was already gone:( The quality is really nice and thick and love the cute little side slit. The color is called red melange and has gray mixed into the fabric, super pretty. I have a feeling this skirt will be loved and worn frequently. It's very different than all my other skirts I have now.

Anyone else have this skirt?