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I wore this outfit for a shopping trip to Los Angeles. We hit a “real” mall (because our local mall is pathetic) and I blew some money on a few new pieces. I have a commitment to keep my blog fresh and loaded with variety, so I did it all for you. 
As if I needed more variety… Someday I should post photos of my closet.
This skirt is a brilliant invention by Frederick’s. It’s perfectly Gothy with the fit and flare styling and the lacy ruffle at the bottom. Yes, Goth infiltrates the mainstream again. They eat it up, and never even realize it! Some genius (no, that wasn’t sarcasm) had the brilliant idea (again, not sarcasm) to add some elasticized gathering on the … bottom. It gives this skirt an amazingly sexy curve-hugging fit, rendering it inappropriate for work while making it one of my very favorite weekend choices.
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The top is silk, and has a lovely black-on-black paisley pattern. Oh, and the ruffles…! I purchased it majorly on sale from Bebe. I rarely buy anything full price from Bebe. Actually, maybe never. Their clothes are excellent in quality, but still seem over-priced for what you get. As for Goth-friendly selection, it’s very hit and miss but when they hit, there are so many good pieces it’s difficult to choose (even on sale).
You get lots of photos today, because I love this outfit and was feeling awfully good about myself in it. Oh, and the hair was just fabulous! It rarely is so cooperative, and I was enjoying the waves from the previous night’s braid.
What do you like to wear when you go for a fun day of shopping?
Very Beautiful!It's so Goth,yet classy
Your hair looks amazing! And you have every right to feel awesome about yourself, the outfit is great. I like how you accessorized your hands with the combination of lace gloves and bracelets. I usually don't go out as dressed up when I hit the mall. My husband doesn't like me wearing heels to places like that because he thinks it "slows me down" (which it doesn't… men huh) so I usually opt for a more casual look with vans and skinny jeans. If I go shopping with girlfriends or alone, that's a whole other story. It also really depends on whether I plan to hit up F21 and H&M real quick, or if I want to browse at a higher end store.
This outfit is fabulous. The blouse is amazing. I tend to dress up when I go shopping, otherwise I feel invisible. But, like Katie above, I tend not to wear heels. I almost always wear my platform boots when shopping. I do this mostly for comfort. Plus, I find it highly enjoyable to wear bad-ass boots when buying more fancy/formal/dressy clothes.
I am totally in love with this look
That skirt is incredible. I love the back detail!
CookingChinchillas, I'm glad to hear that! That's usually my main goal when I choose outfits. Sometimes it feels really good to know that others perceive my choices the way I hope they will.Katie, some guys hate shopping so much that you have to do whatever it takes to make them willing to go.
Besides, skinny jeans and vans are always cute!! And funny enough, on this shopping trip I bought things from both F21 and H&M. lol!SiouxieL, you make a VERY good point. I'd love to see people's faces when a Goth girl in platform boots tries on formal gowns.Betty, thank you! 
zellain, so do I! And I think this is probably my husband's favorite skirt on me… 
Totally love the skirt!I, too, try not to wear heels for a shopping trip. They DO slow me down. Also, Mr. K. LOVES shopping (weird, isn't it?) and after 4-6 hrs of walking from store to store my feet usually start hurting really bad.
Uwaaaaah~ how gorgeous. You're right, that skirt is brilliant. And I am loving your hair, I wish I could make mine come out like that after a braid [if it were going to stay like that].Shopping is an adventure and a half with you I bet. ^_^
My vote is most def for pix of your closet!! This is a great look…I didn't realize your hair is so long! I love how feminine and playful you made this look. I take it back, the pants post look isn't my fave…this is! xo Sada dressologyhq.blogspot.com
YES! Closet pics. If you do yours, I'll do mine. (Scary as it is.) I think it would be extra funny if you also did a picture of your closet with a list of all the stores represented within. Possibly with arrows.I adore this outfit. Great shape, great pairing.
I love the skirt and the details your added to your look: bracelets, pendant and gloves. The outfit is gourgeous. So elegant!
Sal, my husband loves shopping, too. It's a rare and wonderful thing!
And it irritates my female friends and co-workers to no end. ;-DSir Isaak, thanks!!Sada, I will work on the closet pictures. Should be interesting… 
alicatstrut, it's a deal! I love the idea of listing the stores, too. Don't know if the arrows will work; you'll see why when you see the pictures! 
But I will definitely break it down by category, at least!Madame Macabre, thank you! 
Wow, this outfit is AMAZING! I can imagine you felt great in it. And your hair looks so beautiful…now I'm even more inspired to grow mine long!
I could never go shopping on high heels like that though (unfortunately)…I can't even walk on them for longer than an hour, haha.