So last Friday I had a little accident. Basically my arm met a paint scraper and I ended up getting stitches and a shot. Due to this issue I haven’t been able to do a ton of stuff with my left arm. The first couple of day were rough. Like, really, really rough. I realize that people go through a lot worse things but I had never had stitches before and I had no idea that a shot could make your arm basically be out of commission for a couple of days. Due to this that means that I was getting dressed basically grabbing my clothes with one arm. Not a problem. Except that I am not smart and I was in a hurry to get dressed so I grabbed the wrong skirt. I didn’t realize it until I was in the car. I hated it at first. Then as I sat in the car staring at it, it kind of grew on me.
Top: Urban Outfitters
Skirt: Gap (similar in solid black)
Shoes: Banana Republic (exact) (similar $39)
It’s not my favorite thing in the world but I will live. The skirt I actually got for $4.97 at Gap before Memorial Day. That was actually on of the only redeeming things for the entire week, but that is for another day and another story.
P.S. I just noticed that I have had two days of “accidentally” in a title.This basically sums up my life lately. Just one accident after another.
Pat
Alissa, I love that skirt, and if you decide you don't like it after all I always accept charity items! ha I love this outfit, the shoes look great with it too. Maybe there's something to this whole accidental randomly picking out your clothes thing! Sure hope your arm feels better soon. It so stinks to be in that much pain! <3 you
Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)
I am a sucker for skirts like this one and for $5 get out! you look adorable.
xo
PinkSole
TaraMixandMatch
You are too cute! I think this is such a fun and unexpected pairing. I hope you are feeling better!
courtney parker
Love your blouse!
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Love&Clothing
High Heels & Good Meals!
You're so adorable! I'm sorry to hear about your arm. You did great styling your outfit though! I love the top!
Krysten Quiles
Haha I have that issue when I get tats on my left arm. I turn into a big baby that acts like I can't use my arm for anything. It's kind of ridiculous actually.
Lauren {Fizz and Frosting}
What a steal for that skirt! It is so cute on you! (Hope your arm heals quickly!)
Rachel Trampel
Gorgeous, loving this animal print skater skirt! And right now I'm obsessed with sheer tops, so this striped one is just amazing!
Jessica
Love love love the sheerness of this shirt! I hope your arm is healing up okay! I had stitches in the crease of my elbow once…I'll have to tell you that story.
26 and Not Counting
Amy Ann {the real arnolds}
Just came over from Lydia's blog and you are funny! So glad to now be following along. Your skirt turned out well!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
TheTinyHeart
Oh no, I hope your arm feels better! That skirt is adorable on you and I can't believe how cheap it was!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Alyssa
Cute combo! I hope your arm starts feeling better soon!
Kristina
Eee poor arm. What a deal on the skirt!
Kristina does the Internets
Closet Fashionista
I think this is really cute! Gotta love happy accidents! (except the arm accident isn't a happy one, owie!)
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/
LyddieGal
What is life if not a series of little accidents? If we only did what we intended I think we would probably be in very different places.
Sorry to hear about your arm, I guess that little home improvement project is going to be put on hold for a bit?
I think the (leopard print?) and the stripes work well and like you said, it may not be your favorite, but you will live to get dressed another day.
Chic on the Cheap
awhite
You are a babe in stripes.
How is the war wound? Stitches are zero fun, but battle scars do lend a bit of street cred, no?
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Merritt
one of my favorite looks of yours! Sorry about your arm 🙁
The Style Scribe
Alex Carreno
Hope you feel better soon! Adorable little look, love the stripes!
http://www.adoredbyalex.com
Anna Baun
You're rocking the look! – Intentionally or not! 🙂 And what a great find! Hope you feel better soon!
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
Photos from Nola Foulston
hope your arm is doing better. Don't forget MEDERMA for scar minimization! Love the shoes.
Shannon Jenkins
Boo for stitches!! At least you still look adorable! Love that skirt!
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit
What a deal on this skirt, you look adorable.
KP
Loving this blouse, you look so lovely!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Darcy
I cannot believe the price you got on that skirt!! So great! I hope you are okay — it sounds painful!
http://www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com
Lindsay Truax
Cute skirt and can't beat the price.
pinkandnavystripes.com
Abby Templeton
Love this look. I'm sorry about your accident though!
Abby
http://www.chamapgneplans.com
Jasmin daily
Ahh hope you're feeling better, stitches are no fun, but you get a cool scar afterwards! This outfit turned out perfect, true fashionistas can get dressed in the dark and still look fab…you fashionista you!
xoxo
Jasmin
http://www.jasmindaily.com
Haley Valerie
I hope your arm feels better! I love your top!
Haley
haleyvalerie.com
Nada Qamber
The skirt actually works!
I hope your arm feels better! :3
Nada,
http://nadabutlove.blogspot.com/
Jeans and a Teacup
Oh my gosh…I've never had stitches but that sounds like the worst thing ever. And a shot too?? I would have passed out. But you still managed to look cute even though it was an accident!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Laura Toeniskoetter
Accident, pfft! you look adorable either way! I love that skirt!
Laura
The Laura Way
Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
Cute!! Love the mixed prints! Subtle and super cute!!
<3, Pamela
sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com
Head to Toe Chic
I've never had stitches before, and I hope your arm is better soon! This is one great accident. I love this top and skirt together!
xo,
Angela
Amy Shaughnessy
Your poor arm! I like this combo. Looking pretty!
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
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Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}
Yikes!! Sorry about your arm! At least you took totally cute!
~Sara
Takei Inspired
This is a nice combo I really like this skirt! Hope you arm is feeling better.
Inge Jane
I hope you are recuperating! And it still worked out, because this is a cute look!
Maggie
I hope you feel better!! Stitches are the worst!! But you look great 🙂 I love that striped shirt!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
tastefulstyle
What a cute combination! I am seriously loving those heels.
I once sliced my right hand while attempting to make zucchini "noodles," and I have to say that was one of the most annoying/frustrating weeks of my life.
Nikki
First of all, you poor thing! I hope your arm is feeling better!! Second, I love this accidental outfit. So adorable. The blouse is too cute, and what a steal on the skirt!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Kenya Hunter
Aww… sorry to hear about Alissa!! I think your accidental look is fab! Love the skirt!
xo, Kenya
Kellyinthecity
Alissa,
Did you get a tetanus shot?! If so, I *completely* understand. Last summer, I was convinced there was glass in my foot, and went a bit too far while trying to get it out. (I'm dumb, haha.) I ended up with stitches in my foot and a nonfunctional arm (OWWW! That shot is the worst!) days before my wedding, hahaha. It's now a family joke. But seriously… take it easy! Your arm should bounce back within a few days. 🙂
Feel better, girl!!
xx
Kelly
kellyinthecity.com
Maria M
This is you on a bad outfit day??? I think you look great! Wish I looked this good on my bad outfit days…
Katie G
1.) You're the cutest.
2.) This outfit is rocking. Navy is such a great color on you.
3.) How am I just now discovering your blog? Love it.
4.) Can your photographer make me look this good on my "bad outfit" days…looking great chica!
Katie @ Style On Target
Sonya Mann
I actually really like this outfit! Serendipitous 🙂 I hope your arm heals quickly.
Rachel
Ouch! I know Tetanus shots can really hurt, I just got my booster! I've never had stitches though, thankfully! Love your curls!!
Priya
oh my gosh, that sounds terrible.
this outfit, however, is not. sometimes I put together weird combos in the morning that really grow on me throughout the day. this skirt is dreamy! sometimes Old Navy & Gap have these crazy crazy clearance items. nice find!!
♥ perfectly Priya