Vibrant Thang!

I must admit when I saw this skirt in the store, I thought it was ridiculously LOUD...

I was intrigued, but how would I even style it ... especially for work?

I passed this skirt up twice in-store but finally bought it on an online clearance sale for a buck more than 10!

For that price, I'd think of a way to wear it.

I'm glad I did too!

I just love the pleats in this skirt and how this piece moved so gracefully today...

I initially wanted to put this skirt with an ivory and white top...

Although I hadn't given up on that dream just yet, I opted for a gray tee to give some contrast to my pallet & tone the brightness down in the skirt.

To give it some sophistication, I topped the outfit off with my denim blazer...

And to add some variation, I toted around my snake-print bag...

I absolutely LOVE how this outfit came out...

The only thing I would change is wearing some leather biker-inspired booties instead of my suedette ones...

I might be one of those divas that wear boots all year 'round...

Boots, in my opinion, add an "in your face" edge to some of my outfits that I can't get with loafers, oxfords, or other flats that will grace my blog no doubt...

Off-Black Watch & Matching Hoops: New York & Company

Charcoal Gray Tee: American Eagle Outfitters ($10 tee and tank sale)

Off Black Bangle: It's Fashion

Snake Print Bag: Guess via Ross

Black Belt: Wal-Mart

Vibrant Neon Chiffon Pleated Skirt: Old Navy

Sudette Boots: Wet Seal

 I always surprise myself when my natural tastes are right on trend with what's in this season.

Word on the street is Neon is what's HOT for the warmer months...