Color Me Whimsical: Model/Real Life: Ikat

A friend of mine told me that Ikat means "to bind" in Malay. I think this meaning is beautiful and I smile to myself whenever I see the Ikat pattern.

I found this amazing Ikat printed skirt at one of the downtown thrift shops and was instantly taken with the colors. I love the combination of the warm mustard and the deep plum. Perfect colors for Fall. This skirt has amazing texture and I was delighted to discover pockets once I got it home! I wore the heck out of it this summer, pairing it with woven sandals. Today I decided to test it out with my new favorite pair of boots. Ikat is a pretty bold print and a little goes a long way, so I downplayed my outfit with a basic tee and minimal accessories. I also included a very special model in this one!

After looking at these, I realized that this skirt might look even better hemmed a bit...what do you guys think? Oh, and please forgive some of the awkward poses and such, my husband thought it was funny to crack me up while snapping photos!