Nothing screams Caroline more than a hot pink skirt, am I right? For some reason, I find myself buying hot pink items more and more, and my closet is slowly transforming from a "winter" to a summer. OK, not quite, but I do appreciate a little pop of color now and then. In the last year, I've picked up an asymmetric dress, an adorable Kate Spade crossbody and this midi skirt all in the same color.

When I was in Florida last December, I was strolling through Town Centre Mall in Boca Raton looking for outfits to bring home with me for Christmas. I knew that for New Year's Eve I wanted something a little fun and very me, without being cliché and buying a sequined dress, and I had an idea of getting a midi skirt.

I stopped into a small boutique called Intrigue after hours of searching unsuccessfully for something I liked, and within minutes my eyes (and heart) discovered this hot pink midi skirt that was practically calling my name.

I knew I wanted to avoid going the typical route, and wanted to dress the skirt up with something a little funner and sexier, dare I say it! I found this leather striped crop top that paired perfectly with the super girly skirt, and walked out the store with a full outfit in hand.

Did I mention the skirt has pockets?! Talk about a win/win!

Combined with a simple pair of black pumps, and some silver (or white gold) jewelry, this was definitely one of my favorite outfits to wear. I danced and twirled all night, and couldn't think of a more perfect outfit to ring in the New Year with.