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top (eyeing this one)/skirt ( Madewell )/shoes (Madewell)/purse (J.Crew, similar )/sunglasses ( Prada )/ Ladies, if you don't already have one, go out and find yourself a higher waisted skirt. By "higher waisted" I mean one that covers up (or almost covers) your belly button. This should be a staple item in your closet because 1.) it helps you make use of those cute shirts that are just too short to wear on their own (as I demonstrate here) and 2.) it highlights the waistline and with the right shape can do great things for your bod (or at least appear to.) xo Ellen ps. I'm linked up with Trend Spin and Style Elixir