Two Pocket Dress by Hanna in 'Gunpowder' $161

Afternoon Skirt in 'Flint' by XCVI $102

SO exciting. I can definitively say that I have found you a website that has skirts and dresses that are not only chic and modern, but playground-friendly. *WHEW* The ‘capri alternative’ has been a leitmotif since I started this site over a year ago, and although I’ve found some pieces here and there, I had yet to find a site that was self-contained. Hi Artfulwears!

I’ll begin by saying that the site is hit or miss. I found that with the majority of pieces, I either loved or hated them, but to each his own. They have a copious amount of inventory, of which I seem to have chosen two of the more expensive pieces. Artfulwears touts itself as ‘an online specialty boutique’ offering over two-hundred different designers, and includes jewelry and handbags. A plus? They apparently have outstanding customer service, for which I am a stickler.

I am LOV-ing both the Two Pocket Dress and Afternoon Skirt; they feel clean, current, and a bit futuristic, evocative of (and I know I’m being generous) 3.1 Phillip Lim. Not only could you throw them on with flip-flops for a quick trip to the park, I would later team them up with some metallic flats and statement jewelry for an evening bar-b-q or garden party (*SNORT* Like I’ve ever been to a ‘garden party’ per se, but hey – it sounds good). I think they’d also carry you through the seasons beautifully, when you add a chunky sweater and boots for fall. That’s pretty versatile if you ask me, therefore giving you more bang for your buck – besides, that dress looks awfully forgiving.