Cupcakes and Cashmere

Playing with Peplum

March 15th, 2012

Prada Sunglasses and Shoes, H&M Top, Elizabeth and James Skirt c/o, Tiffany & Co. Clutch, Essie Topless & Barefoot Nail Polish

I’ve been seeing peplum dresses, skirts, and tops pop up just about everywhere – but I was skeptical as to why anyone would want to add an extra layer of flouncy fabric around their hips. I bought this top, which is a slight variation on the classic shape, last week at H&M and it’s since made me change my stance. When balanced properly, like with a fitted floral skirt, an understated ruffle creates a surprisingly sleek silhouette.


 

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  • http://www.thefashionguitar.com Thefashionguitar

    LOVE the top!

    XO Charlotte

  • http://dontthinkjustfeel-yuka.blogspot.com/ Yuka
  • http://bugwear.wordpress.com Bug

    Brilliant – I’m deightfully surprised at how well the peplum works in leather :-)

    Bug @ Bugwear
    xx

  • http://myobsessiondujour.blogspot.com/ Tara India

    I’ve never been to keen on peplums, but you look amazing! I love the print on that skirt. xox

    http://myobsessiondujour.blogspot.co.uk/

  • http://inspiredust.blogspot.com InspireDust

    Love the skirt !

  • http://www.FromMaineWithLove.wordpress.com Liana

    Peplum is even more prevalent in fall so we’ll be seeing a lot of it. So feminine & edgy in leather!

  • A. K.

    Ooh, that shirt is on the cover of Nylon this month…

  • http://if-it-comes-in-pink.blogspot.com/ Sandra – if it comes in pink

    Looking good :)

  • http://becomingrefined.blogspot.com Jessica @ Becoming Refined

    The peplum looks great with the floral mini!

  • http://www.ampmstyle.com AM PM Style

    Love the skirt! Floral prints are huge right now. I’ve just covered this trend in my blog:
    http://www.ampmstyle.com/blog/2012/3/17/spring-trends-floral-prints.html

  • http://www.darkbluestripes.com/ Christie (Dark Blue Stripes)

    In love with the peplum on the top. Great outfit.

    Christie

    Dark Blue Stripes

  • http://www.missy-daisy.com Missy Daisy

    I love this outfit <3

    missy-daisy.com

  • http://loveisabella.wordpress.com Wendy

    Beautiful! I love H&M and E&J. Prada sunglasses & shoes are amaze! LOVE!

    Loveisabella xoxo

    loveisabella.wordpress.com

  • http://wwww.fashionablepeople.co.uk Freya – Fashionable People

    I love peplums! Definitely going to work them into my wardrobe this spring.

  • http://loveleecards.blogspot.com S

    thought of this post when i saw the ny times is taking reader submissions for “your street style” (http://submit.nytimes.com/streetstylepeplum?ref=style) since this week’s theme is peplum. you could submit!

  • http://fashionablyawkwardr.blogspot.com/ Katherine

    Love this! The two different fabrics work so well together. I truly gorgeous ensemble!
    http://fashionablyawkwardr.blogspot.com/

  • http://Lolitainthemix.blogspot.com Lolita in the mix

    Wow you look smashing! Love the peplum top in leather with the floral skirt!

    Xoxo

    Lolitainthemix.blogspot.com

  • http://www.modeonlinebestellen.de Lisa von modeonlinebestellen.de

    You look really great!
    I love that skirt :-)

  • http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com.au/ Dani

    peplum is definitely my favourite trend at the moment..

    http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com.au/

  • http://alongcamesomechatter.blogspot.com Andrea

    It’s very flattering. The peplum totally gives the hourglass shape.
    Check out my post on peplum here: http://alongcamesomechatter.blogspot.com/2012/03/peplumneed-i-say-more.html

  • http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com Jennifer

    That top looks super cute on you!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  • http://www.living-thesuite-life.blogspot.com Suite Life

    You look amazing in this outfit. It is fun and trendy. Very cute!

    http://www.living-thesuite-life.blogspot.com

  • http://NeuroticDelirium.com Chloe

    the peplum has become so simple and perfect lately. adding a girl 50s flare with the edgy material. i love it.

  • http://amesmackers.blogspot.com Michelle

    I tried this skirt on at Nordstrom, didn’t buy it and now keep thinking about it…but seeing you in it has made up my mind, I have to get it! Great pics :) Michelle

  • http://Adela-stylefile.com Adela

    I love love love this outfit! I’m crazy about peplum, and this top is great. Plus you put the whole look together perfectly. Love!
    Adela xx

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  • http://Adela-stylefile.com Adela

    I love love love this outfit! I’m crazy about peplum, and this top is great. Plus you put the whole look together perfectly. Love!
    Adela xx

    Adela-stylefile.com