Dusty Petals: MAD FOR MIDI & MAXI

Hollywood celebrities as well as European catwalks are celebrating Summer with the feminine hemlines of the maxi and midi skirst. Yes, the mini has been taken over by the midi and the maxi. Wow,that's a mouthful! Although us Aussies down under are a season behind who says we have to wait to follow the latest trends. The maxi and midi skirts work wonderfully layered with a fitted leather jacket, a textured scarf and ankle boots. So get in early for summer and play around with these hemlines in winter.

To be completely honest with you, I was never a fan of maxi dresses and skirts and then became even more fearful of the idea of the midi length option. I felt too short to take on these lengths. However, I always like to experiment with new trends and did so in this post. To my surprise I saw how much the maxi skirt in particular elongated my height.

Before I go on, those of you confused with the term 'midi' and 'maxi.' A midi skirt refers to a hemline that touches the calf and covers the knees and thighs. Whereas the 'Maxi' skirt refers to the ultimate length, reaching down to the ankles.

I sourced some amazing midi and maxi skirts to shoot for this post. I have styled them all for winter. At the bottom of each look I have selected some similar skirts available for purchase through online shops. This enables you to replicate the looks if you like.

I encourage you all to experiment with these two hemlines and consider adding them to your winter wardrobe as they look incredible with the right ankle boot, wedge or clog. The best part about these skirts are that you are guaranteed to wear them in summer as well as winter.

Enjoy the looks and I'd love to hear any feedback you have.

PRINTED MAXI

I'm wearing a vintage maxi skirt, white t-shirt (sorry can't remember where from), White Suede leather jacket, vintage necklace , Fiorelli flats and bag available through Dusty Petals shop.

1. ‘Don’t Ask Amanda’ plain maxi skirt: $59.95 http://www.generalpants.com.au

2. ‘Don’t Ask Amanda’ classic midi skirt, $79.95, http://www.generalpants.com.au

3. Aparis Polka Dot Maxi Skirt, $37.00 www.axparis.co.uk

4. A.L.C. Luca abstract-print silk maxi skirt , $940.00 www.net-a-porter.com

5. Top Shop green maxi skirt , $75.00, www.topshop.com

6. American Apparel plaid double-layered full length skirt, 93.00 http://store.americanapparel.com.au

7. Sportsgirl ‘Bella Mia’ pleat skirt: $89.95 http://www.sportsgirl.com.au

8. Sportsgirl luxe mocha skirt, $89.95 http://www.sportsgirl.com.au

FLOWY FLORAL FUN

Here I have teamed a soft, flowing, finely pleated midi skirt with an Alannah Hill fur trimmed wrap (bought many years ago now), a Sunny Girl blazer, Nine West studded shoes and vintage clutch.

1. ASOS Vintage Floral Chiffon Maxi Skirt, $68.50, http://www.asos.com

2. ASOS Colour-Block Maxi Skirt, $68.50, http://www.asos.com

3. ASOS Pleated Maxi Skirt, $77.06 http://www.asos.com

4. American Apparel Long Accordion- Pleat Skirt, $85.00 http://store.americanapparel.com.au

5. ASOS Jersey Maxi Skirt reduced to $20.55 http://www.asos.com

6. ASOS Mesh and Chiffon Maxi Skirt, $85.63 http://www.asos.com

7. ASOS Pleated Maxi Skirt, $77.06 http://www.asos.com

8. Forever New pleated printed maxi, $89.99 http://www.forevernew.com.au/

BUTTON ME UP MIDI

I love buttoned up midi skirts. They have this quaint and feminine feel to them. I am wearing a vintage buttoned up midi skirt, cardigan, belt and clutch.

1. DOLCE VITA SKIRT GWEN SKIRT, $ 148.66 http://www.shopbop.com

2. Top Shop BLACK ROSE PRINT SILK MIDI SKIRT $97.46 www.topshop.com

3. Top Shop BUTTON SKIRT BY BOUTIQE, $89.96, www.topshop.com

4. TIBI Lillian Midi Skirt $170.96 http://www.shopbop.com

5. 2. ‘Don’t Ask Amanda’ classic midi skirt, $79.95, http://www.generalpants.com.au

6. ASOS Button Through Midi Skirt, $59.94 http://www.asos.com

MIDI STRIPE FUN

Here I'm wearing a striped midi skirt from Cotton on. It originally was a maxi skirt however I cut it to midi length. I've styled the skirt with a Forever New blazer, vintage shirt, wedges from Lion In Love and bag which is available through Dusty Petals Shop.