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Valentino was one of my very favorite collections from last week. I'm a huge Valentino fan and have also been crazy, crazy insane about their other line RED Valentino since it debuted a year ago. Red Valentino is so full blown, an unbending vision existing totally in its own space. I think what they've done is so admirable for a diffusion line today. I'm a complete sucker for sweater sets and they always do the cutest ones!

The midi-length skirt can be a little challenging, especially in a form-hugging shape. Here I styled three different looks with the same skirt–hope you like it!

It can be helpful to break up the length and soften the severity of the pencil skirt with a feminine flouncy long-length blouse. A boxy jacket  thrown over the shoulders and long beads keep the top from overwhelming the rest of the outfit. Worn with open-toe Givenchy zip-up booties.

A body-conscious skirt and a cozy sweater is a classic winner. The Balenciaga Glove sandals keep it modern and just a little bit tough. You can throw a fur stole on and it is a perfect evening look.

A puffer jacket and slashed-sleeve sweatshirt tone down the glamour of the super-femme shape. An easy to throw on day-time look. The Ann Demeulemeester lace-up sandals give the skirt the height it needs. I add this Japanese silk kimono belt (worn as a scarf) to so many looks.