Trend Alert: Pretty in Peplum

Peplums - super chic, polished, a little sexy and a bit daunting.  They look fabulous with a slim pencil skirt or narrow pants.  They flatter many figures by creating an hourglass silhouette that is very feminine and fresh, while enhancing curves or hiding flaws.  

In other words... you need to add this to your wardrobe this Fall.  Consider the peplum a must have.  The peplum jacket or top will fit in with any woman's existing wardrobe (we all own a pencil skirt or a pair of slim cut pants or jeans).  Plus, due to the drama the peplum creates, you need to keep a minimalistic approach.  Therefore, not much else is needed... except for a killer pair of heels.

Lanvin's Fall 2012 RTW show presented us with a few ah-mah-zing looks...

Bergdorf's also gives us some fab ideas for styling the peplum... albeit very high end ideas, but inspiring all the same.

Stella McCartney

Givenchy

Alexander McQueen

The Row

Alice + Olivia

Alexander McQueen

Carolina Herrera

Now that you are completely infatuated with this look (I know I am), we just have to find one at a reasonable price point.  Well, I found some cool shots from Ann Taylor's Fall Collection courtesy of Glamour.com...

And, Anthropolgie has this very cute Ponte Peplum Tank in a variety of colors...

As well as the very chic Fustanelle Jacket...

As the peplum trend continues, I will keep you posted with other fabulous tops, jackets and dresses as I come across them.  Until then, happy shopping!

                                                                                                           - Allison

         

*Photos courtesy of nymag.com, bergdorfgoodman.com, glamour.com and anthropolgie.com.

Transition with Style

Well, it is that time of the year again.  We are nearing the end of summer (vacation, that is), I am tired of it being too hot to wear anything other than a swimsuit, and I am currently drooling over all of the new fall clothes.  What is a girl to do?

Most importantly, I keep telling myself not to buy any fall clothes... yet.  Instead, focus on all of the amazing sales right now.  And, if I am going to buy anything new, it must be transitional.  I know that you are probably sick of hearing about transition pieces, but it is true.  If you are going to spend any money on clothes right now, it should be for something that you are going to wear for more than a month or two.

What should you buy?  A midi length skirt or cami style midi dress.  With the there being so much emphasis on the 1930's style of dressing this fall, plus the 1970's influence still out there, these two styles are perfect for wearing now and later.  If you are a little hesitant, just think about it for a minute...  a fluid skirt that hits just below the knee screams elegance, and there is something sexy and comfortable about a silk (or silkish) dress that doesn't show off too much leg.  Plus, the layering options are endless.  This could be a purchase that you wear all year!

This style skirt or dress can be worn to work, to dinner, out on the town or even running errands.  You could wear the skirt with a tank, blouse sweater or jacket.  The dress can be worn with basically the same items.  The best part is that you can wear it tomorrow in 90 degree weather with wedges or in 40 degree weather with your most fabulous faux fur and booties.  I believe that I have found the most versatile transitional pieces this season, seriously!

If you are not quite sure what I am going on and on about, I have several examples below.  Anthropologie couldn't be a more perfect store for this look.  Yumi Kim and Tucker by Gaby Basora are also good choices, but a bit pricier.  Zara, Topshop, and Asos are fabulous sites for finding the contemporary styles at reasonable prices.

                                             - Allison

*Photos courtesy of anthropologie.com & yumikim.com