It's a Party... a Peplum Party

If you didn't get a chance to rock a peplum last year, have no fear!  Peplums are back and bigger than ever this Spring.  Whether you pair them with a pencil skirt, your favorite skinnies or keep it simple  with a dress - a peplum adds instant polish to any ensemble (and it is the perfect disguise for a bloated tummy!).

If, however, you have been working that peplum and are looking for a fresh idea - my favorite look is the peplum with a classic trouser, wide leg pant or a straight leg.  Once the warmer weather kicks in, the peplum paired with a pair of shorts (nothing too tight or too short) is a super cute look as well.

Some looks that I love from Spring 2013 Fashion Week...

Zac Posen Spring '13

Calvin Klein Spring '13

Calvin Klein Spring '13

Rebecca Taylor Spring '13

Rebecca Taylor Spring'13

Worried about finding the right one?  Fear not, the selection is amazing this year - long sleeve, tanks, lace, patterns... a peplum for every personality.  Plus, there are peplum's for every budget.  Check it out - this is just a small sample...

Pim + Larkin at Piperlime

Anthropologie

Torn by Ronny Kobo at Shopbop

How will you rock your peplum???

                                            - Allison

*Images courtesy of style.com, piperlime.com, anthropologie.com & shopbop.com.

Outfit Idea: The Peplum Takes Manhattan

After researching fab peplum looks for my post last week, I had to take this trend out for my own test drive.  I bought the Anthro Ponte Peplum Tank, and I love it.  I had the perfect plan for this super cute top...

Since we were headed into the city to watch the Bengals vs Jets (I am an Ohio girl) preseason game and down to the village, I didn't want to look too ladylike.  I had to add a bit of edge.  I mixed my snakeskin pumps, my Tory Burch skinny jeans with a distressed metallic touch...

I loved my look, but I was missing something... I added a mixed metal necklace.  It always comes in handy when my ensemble becomes a little too nice.

My Sis and I hanging out for the game.  By the way, those shrunken cardis that you have hung onto over the years are perfect for layering over your peplum.  I used a very old Jackie cardigan.

We headed down memory lane in the village.  A stop at the Peculier Pub.

Then a stop at Kenny's Castaways...

Nothing like a little a Steel Dragon... a la Marky Mark in Rockstar.  I felt like this was right out of the movie.

All in all a fun night.  My peplum was perfect.  I am off to find more versions of this must have trend.

                                               - Allison

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.