Ribcage
My ribcage has been keen on showcasing itself. Unfortunately, my belly button is fat. So the simple conclusion was that I needed a crop top. Enter my knight in silky Loeffler Randall. This Opening Ceremony bustier has everything I want in a crop top: comfort, unique details, and versatility. I paired it with every high-waisted item in my closet, but liked this one the best. I think the movement of the umbrella skirt juxtaposes nicely with the body-con nature of the top. Thanks twentythirtyforty.net! You saved my belly button from shame.
credits: Opening Ceremony bustier, 3.1 Phillip Lim Umbrella skirt, Tashkent by Cheyenne shoes
Tags: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Opening Ceremony, Tashkent by Cheyenne, twentythirtyforty
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May 21st, 2009 at 1:16 AM
just perfect!!
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May 21st, 2009 at 2:12 AM
Great skirt! Love it.
May 21st, 2009 at 2:18 AM
GORGEOUS! Love the skirt! And these photos are just mag-worthy!
xx
May 21st, 2009 at 2:29 AM
I love this pairing so much! Gorgeous!
May 21st, 2009 at 3:15 AM
Obsessed with the Philip Lim. Duh.
The second photo is so editorial. Awesome.
x.
May 21st, 2009 at 3:16 AM
you look so cute!
Austin was good, we’re re-booking our vacation as of now.. yay
New haircut looks good too.
May 21st, 2009 at 4:08 AM
me and issa were just discussing how good this bustier is and how much we need one too. but it probably will not have the same stunning effect on 5’2 girls.
and yay twentythirtyforty.net! i have a project in the works too. =)
May 21st, 2009 at 4:16 AM
I love the idea of showing a little sliver of skin just above the waist. It takes the whole look away from my midriff-baring middle school days towards something a little more sophisticated. You look lovely as always
May 21st, 2009 at 5:35 AM
LOVE IT!!!! THIS is how you wear a crop top! Nicely done, XS! And that Phillip Lim skirt is the s**t!!
May 21st, 2009 at 6:00 AM
I looove this outfit! The shape of the skirt is perfect and I love your crop top. It makes your waist look tiny!
May 21st, 2009 at 6:00 AM
you are amazing!! the combination of high-waisted skirt and mini top is just perfect!
May 21st, 2009 at 6:01 AM
Love the bustier and how you balanced out the crop with a full skirt!
http://www.wreckedstellar.wordpress.com
May 21st, 2009 at 6:11 AM
Love your tattoo. This is a great look, you wear it well!
<3 Miss Mae
May 21st, 2009 at 6:19 AM
I absolutely love this. Well done!!
May 21st, 2009 at 6:28 AM
nice pics:)
skinny ppl always have advantage. looking forward to ur new look
May 21st, 2009 at 6:29 AM
i also love tattoo very much, if u have time, please go to my blog and check my tattoo too.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:54 AM
I m loving the bustier, u look so rad. Fantastic!
May 21st, 2009 at 9:19 AM
helloo lovely, love the proportions of this ensemble, the two pieces compliment each other fabulously. And look, youre outside, in broad daylight!
- frouu/ nadia
May 21st, 2009 at 9:43 AM
The setting emphatizes the look, I LOVE this.
May 21st, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Fantastic.
May 21st, 2009 at 10:43 AM
You look gorgeous! I love the bustier top, it’s perfect on you!
May 21st, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Gorgeous! I really really love that top. It’s amazing x
May 21st, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Lovely skirt!
XoXo
May 21st, 2009 at 1:53 PM
>Like gorgeous ballerina!
May 21st, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Aha love it, high waisted skirts and crop tops are the way forward. I tried mine with an “old fashioned” theme..
Lauren x
May 21st, 2009 at 2:38 PM
dressed to perfection…again!
May 21st, 2009 at 3:34 PM
I love love love that skirt! The outfit is amazing!
May 21st, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I love this:D The skirt is perfect, I’m looking for something similar.
Oh, wouldyou like to exchange links?? If so, let me know on my blog:)
May 21st, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Love the skirt and bustier! Can’t believe you could call anything on your body “fat!” Wondered what the tattoo on your wrist is? Thanks
May 21st, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Super super great look! The skirt is wonderful
May 21st, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Awesome skirt.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Love the skirt! But uh, You’re not fat. =)
May 21st, 2009 at 7:33 PM
I adore this on you…you look stunning!! Did you change your hair? anyway you look at it…you look fabulous!
May 21st, 2009 at 8:40 PM
LOOKS SO GOOD. i like your poses too, shows off the outfit superwell
May 21st, 2009 at 9:38 PM
darling i love that skirt! you have gorge ones.
muah x
marian
May 21st, 2009 at 11:29 PM
so jealous! that cropped bustier is so good!
May 21st, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Oh, honey… you’re poise is outstanding! This is gorgeous.
May 21st, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Oops, forgive my misspelling!
Slippery fingers.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:11 AM
GOOOORRRGGGEEEOOOOUSSS!
lady u look hot! i love the top it’s fantastic!
anywho, hope ur week is going well thus far and u have a fantastic weekend! xoxo
<3 Jillian
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:56 AM
Love your skirt! and your top!again you dress very well !
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:46 AM
I love your skirt ! You are amazing !
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:41 AM
wow, you look really cool. Have to say that I don’t like short tops but yours doesn’t look any cheesy and it makes such a cool ensemble with a skirt.
I love the skirts like yours, unfortunately they look good only on ‘extraskinny’ girls
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:07 AM
The top and the skirt looks perfect with each other! Just the right amount of skin peeking through..=) Plus it looks comfy too..
-Mads
fashionisthebestmedicine.blogspot.com
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:40 AM
gorgeous! you look super!
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:06 PM
what to say?? u look perfect, i adore the sunglasses!
xxx,
G&L
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:06 PM
sweet and beautiful!
Hanh,
http://www.life-in-travel.blogspot.com
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Love the look! Crop tops are so hot right now! And I luuuurve twentythrityforty.net too!
xoxox,
CC
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 PM
You look so fab! These pics could be plucked from a magazine. Amazing styling and I love your poses!
xo, Becs
http://www.stylewithbenefits.wordpress.com
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Hi there-the crop top is just perfect with that skirt, a fabulous combo my dear!
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:12 PM
One word – hot!
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:50 PM
That skirt is so beautiful, love the bow to one side
Oooh and your sunglasses are awesome!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:06 PM
your pictures must be my favorites by far.
amazing, amazing, amazing. not to mention your outfits are always so inspiring.
click here to visit me at mode junkie!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:26 PM
So gorgeous, XS! I was imagining an outfit just like this for the summer! And, how can your belly button be fat?
You look like a Gareth Pugh (sp?) ballerina
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:40 PM
oh yes, i know this tights are something special
love your dress! and your blog!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:57 PM
I usually don’t really like long length skirts but you wear it so well, I also love the crop top!
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:26 PM
you totally pull this look off! gorgeous!
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:33 AM
i love this crop top, you look fabulous
i want that skirt is so fun!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:42 AM
Wow. your photos always turn out sooo great and look professional! I love that cropped top too. i never thought of putting a crop top together with a high waisted skirt/short/pants. perfect!
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:10 AM
In response to your question, that is my sweater haha.
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 AM
The look is incredible, and your hair! I love the choppy layers. C’est magnifique!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:06 AM
i love this look!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:13 AM
what a darling skirt.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:14 AM
Brilliant outfit!! Love your blog!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:50 AM
You are pure gold my dear.
Gracie.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:13 AM
there is no way that your belly button is fat. you are a skinny mini. you look lovely as always. i am so into these photos.
x
http://www.tittees.blogspot.com
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:20 AM
haha hun I doubt very much that ANYTHING on you is fat lol. You’re a wee beautiful skinni minnie
Theh proportions here are well balanced and you look amazing as per usual 
xxxx Eeli
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:56 AM
proud, and extremely elgante youth reminds me of the collections with short tops that have gained between summer prada and tell you that the umbrella skirt you feel terrific.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Really well done outfit! Just loving it. I don’t believe that anything on you could be fat though.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:37 AM
this bustier is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! you look so lovely:!
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Love everything about this outfit. Perfection!
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Wow, this look is gorgeous!
FM~FP
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Everything looks great on you! W
wow, you got so many fans!
x
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Everything looks great on you!
wow, you got so many fans!
x
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:12 AM
that outfit is rocking!!
love your hair too
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:39 AM
This looks really lovely on you x sushi
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:13 PM
You said I make you wish you knew how to knit; you make me wish I was X-tra Skinny!! You look fantastic in every outfit…thanks for the inspiration!
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:39 PM
woo, really like this – not sure i’d be brave enough to try it though :p
thanks for your comment! xxx
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:19 PM
you look beautiful. pretty skirt.
:*
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:31 PM
that covers enough I’d even dare to wear it! Lovely outfit on you!
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:13 PM
lovle this!
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Thank you hon!!!!!!!
I really love your pics!
xxx
A**
http://bcnscrawls.blogspot.com
May 24th, 2009 at 12:11 AM
wowowow! gorgeous! you look glamorous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xxx
sydneygirl
May 24th, 2009 at 12:12 AM
that’s it, i’m in love with that top. i’ve just ordered a few sheer things from urban outfitters so i’ve got to find something like this to go underneath!
tagged you for a q&a as well!
May 24th, 2009 at 4:41 AM
mmm, you look so good in that bustier, lady
isn’t it such a fun piece? i LOVE it done simply. something quasi-risque done with so much class.
shouted out to you and twentythirtyforty on sassafras…love it!
May 24th, 2009 at 6:49 AM
love that crop.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:54 AM
This is perfection, I have been craving a belly baring top and you pull this look off perfectly!
May 24th, 2009 at 11:15 AM
It is definetely a nice crop top!!
May 24th, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Thanks for your comment!
And your look is so cool!
I love your outfits and your photographs are amazing!
Thank you for my new inspiration ^^
x Fleur
http://cupcakesandclothes.blogspot.com
May 24th, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I gave you an award !
May 24th, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Amazing darling, I admire your capability of looking perfect in every cloth. Btw loved the new hair cut!
May 25th, 2009 at 5:32 AM
really cute outfit!
xo k
http://WWW.KAELASROOM.BLOGSPOT.COM
May 25th, 2009 at 8:36 AM
gorgeous outfits…love every part of it
May 25th, 2009 at 9:07 PM
That skirt is beyond fabulous! And you are rocking the heck out of it lady!
May 25th, 2009 at 10:52 PM
i LOOVE this, the bustier goes perfectly with the skirt
May 26th, 2009 at 12:09 PM
this look is absolutely amazing! i have a white skirt that’s very full as well, and i’ve been looking for a top like that to solve my similar ribcage/belly button dilemma. i’m such a fan of your style, i need to sit down and look through all of your posts.
May 26th, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Philip Lim is fab on you!
May 26th, 2009 at 3:13 PM
sorry for the wrong link!
May 27th, 2009 at 2:22 AM
You are beautiful like always !
May 27th, 2009 at 5:53 AM
lovelovelove this.
I think this might be my favorite post from you so far – both the outfit and the photography are amazing
May 27th, 2009 at 3:13 PM
So fab! I love that top! Purely amazing:)
May 27th, 2009 at 3:25 PM
wow!this is amazing!!
i linked you on my blog
justbuit.blogspot.com
xo
May 28th, 2009 at 3:09 AM
Haha, I have a fat belly button too
I adore this look!
May 29th, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I love your skirt!
May 29th, 2009 at 3:20 PM
the crop top looks greaattt!
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May 31st, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Nice! Reminds me of an Alaia look.
June 6th, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Adorable. I want your cropped top. Ha ha!
xoxo
June 6th, 2009 at 10:03 AM
love it;D gr8 blog;)))
xoxox
June 7th, 2009 at 4:46 AM
I can hardly believe that your bell button is fat! Everything about you is extra skinny! Lovely outfit though!
June 9th, 2009 at 3:09 PM
i fancy your skirt and your poses!
June 10th, 2009 at 1:35 AM
oh this reminds me of the 90′s so much! I love it. you look adorable!
June 14th, 2009 at 11:07 PM
thanks for the comment
wow! my jaw dropped when i saw this dress! its amazing! do you model? you definitely look/pose like one!
http://beautyofmyreality.blogspot.com
June 14th, 2009 at 11:16 PM
wow you have a awesome blog. love this dress. you shoot really well!
camille x
p.s thanks for the comment
June 28th, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Wow! Lovely style and pictures!
xxx
June 28th, 2009 at 11:47 AM
ribcage is the new black
this bustier is brilliant
June 29th, 2009 at 11:55 PM
gorgeous skirt!