Cupcakes and Cashmere

Sheer Seduction

June 16th, 2010

It’s easy to get in the same routine of throwing on little sundresses anytime the weather is slightly warmer than usual. It’s not like there’s anything wrong with that, but it’s also good to mix things up every once in a while. Lately I’ve been all about blouses in the sheerest of fabrics with delicate prints and a billowy fit. They’re perfect over some rolled up shorts, tucked into skinny jeans or even over one of your sundresses and cinched with a belt. Here are a few that are currently on my radar.

1. Rebecca Taylor Charm Me Puma-Print Tunic, $245
2. Modcloth Free as a Bird Blouse, $107.99
3. Adam Heart-Print Silk Blouse, $245
4. Topshop Rose Floral Pussybow Blouse, $90
5. Forever 21 In The Wind Floral Top, $22.80
6. Armand Basi Loly Printed Cotton Blouse, $112.50
7. Forever 21 Field Of Flowers Top, $24.80
8. Elizabeth and James Cheyenne Printed Silk Shirt, $265

http://www.sweethomewherever.blogspot.com Marie
I must admit I love sheer blouses, but can never pull them off.
http://sweethomewherever.blogspot.com
http://lekisskiss.blogspot.com Francesca
of course my favorite is always the elizabeth and james stuff. boo!! like the topshop option too!
xoxo,
F
lekisskiss.blogspot.com <– Texas gal bloggin fashion from NYC!
http://glamlatte.blogspot.com Jamie
I am loving number 1 and 3. And I totally agree. Summer fashion can get real boring real quick. Mixing it up with things like this is definitely key!
http://www.wishfulnals.com wishful nals
love them all!
http://collectionsandcreations.blogspot.com/ Katie M
#4 is perfection!!
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xo
http://archivechicago.blogspot.com/ Lisa
ohhh #3 is beautiful!
http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com Vivian
I love all the even # tops, especially #4! I’m more prone to grabbing a printed top over a sundress, and these picks feed that habit!
xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
http://target-addict.blogspot.com/ Target-Addict
I’m with ASquared. These look like granny blouses to me, esp. #4. Of course, I’m sure it’s all in how they’re styled, with belts, accessories, etc. But for me, I’ll PASS.
http://amusebouche-caitlin.blogspot.com/ Caitlin
#2 is gorgeous! Love these tops!
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http://indramaticfashion.com Lisa
Me too! This is such a go to summer style this year!
http://www.indramaticfashion.com
http://thereafterish.wordpress.com mae lu
Sheesh… I’m getting weak in the knees.
XX.
Mae Lu, thereafterish.
http://www.poolovesboo.blogspot.com Erica
Love these. I think # 2 is my favorite!
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http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com Breanna
I love big blouses too! I love how comfy they are, yet they look so sophisticated. I’m big on wearing them with skinnies, but haven’t really tried them with shorts (I’m not the biggest fan of my legs, but I’m working on it, lol).
Blouse #2 is a big fav and so is blouse #4. Thanks for sharing.
Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com
http://singaturestyle.blogspot.com/ Sing
Floral blouses are great in the spring/summer. Nice pics.
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http://delightfulbitefuls.blogspot.com/ Mary
Oh oh oh! I love them ALL! I could never choose just one!
xxMK
Delightful Bitefuls
http://thelilbee.com The Lil Bee
I’ve been into the blouse-over-dress look lately, as well. It’s unexpected and makes you feel instantly stylish. Kinda like the way adding on a scarf can change your whole look.
Also, I love every one of these blouses, which is a problem!
Can’t wait to hear where you’re going, Miss Secretive.
http://www.myrepublicoffashion.blogspot.com My Republic of Fashion
Love number 2 & 4…really pretty.SarahD:)
http://www.holadesign.blogspot.com monica of hola!design
I like number 7. great choices!
http://www.likesquarepolkadots.blogspot.com Like Square Polka Dots (Caroline)
Ooh, I’m loving this trend! These billowy shirts are gorgeous! My favorites are #1, #2, and #7.
http://www.modhumanvintage.com Mod Human
I love the look of sheer blouses too
http://www.modhumanvintage.blogspot.com
http://sooptimistic.blogspot.com/ Kaye
I’ve been trying to find a cute sheer blouse, but have been having such trouble finding one I like. Thanks for sharing :]
http://www.hellopretty.net Hello Pretty
Fabulous tops.. and perfect for summer. I bought one in yellow and love it!! xo- karrie
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http://www.proficiscamur.com Kelly
Super pretty – I’ve been looking for tops like this to wear with jeans for casual-but-not-sloppy outfits. I especially love #2!
http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/ Anna Jane
I love these blouses as they’re also perfect for my work summer wardrobe. The right one can be perfect over a white, summer dress, too!
xx.
http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/
http://krameymartin.com Kaleigha
Love that ModCloth top! So gorgeous!
http://real-lifecatwalk.blogspot.com Erin
Nos 2 & 3 are gorgeous!
http://real-lifecatwalk.blogspot.com
http://www.melissabxoxo.blogspot.com Melissa Blake
those looks so breezy and cool for summer!
http://tovogueorbust.blogspot.com/ Alexandra
I love the modcloth green printed blouse! I could wear nothing but sheer tops all summer, the ventilation kind of makes them necessities.
http://tovogueorbust.blogspot.com/
http://fashionsmaven.blogspot.com/ Katie
oh I love them!
http://idlefascination.blogspot.com/ Liv
I always run straight for the dresses when summer shopping and then wonder why things get so repetitive in that closet of mine. Thanks for tweaking my shopping list!
http://idlefascination.blogspot.com/
http://corksandcaftans.wordpress.com Corks + Caftans
Elizabeth and James…. of course it’d be my favorite. So fantastic.
http://lavie-amonavis.blogspot.com Melissa
the third one is gorgeous!
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http://frichic.blogspot.com/ frickys
Scalloped shorts+one of those=my new love for Summer!
http://honeysucklechic.com Ashley @ honeysucklechic.com
I adore that TopShop blouse–Perfect to wear with tights or skinny jeans!
Check out these cute summer handbags that I selected–all under $200:
http://www.honeysucklechic.com/2010/06/16/summer-handbags-for-under-200/
Ashley
http://honeysucklechic.com
http://www.dailymixla.com daily mix LA
LOVE # 2!
http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/ Chloe
love them especially the one from topshop
xo
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http://www.winksmilestyle.blogspot.com Josie
I’m just slightly too in love with numbers 2 and 3. And by slightly I mean that I desperately want them! Also am loving the new “Recipes” button — I can’t thank you enough for it; I’ve been trying out your delicious recipes all summer (the Fleur de Sel caramels are up next)!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
http://styleandcharm.blogspot.com Nikki
I love that topshop blouse!
xx
Nikki
Melanie
Love the shirts!!!!!
XOXO,
http://outfitidentifier.com
http://tiersofjoyblog.blogspot.com Katie Lynn
After seeing Elizabeth and James’ “Havana Blouse”, I immediately added a reasonably priced sheer top to my summer must-have list … Love the options you’ve featured here!
http://www.shopafrolic.com Jane
Emily!
What a lovely plethora of summer blouses! Spot on, as always! We posted a great Rebecca Taylor blouse on our site recently! Check it out at http://www.shopafrolic.com
xo
Liz and Jane
http://iliketweet.blogspot.com/ Clare
I love the fourth one, I want it so bad…
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http://kaylasmiling.blogspot.com Kayla
Lovely! I want numbers 1 & 2. Sooo adorable.
http://emilypanda.wordpress.com Emily//The Lesser Panda
I like each one, they’re great for the summer!
http://freehoney.blogspot.com Becca
I love tie neck blouses, I feel like they have a retro secretary sex appeal to them (maybe that’s just to me!). So obviously #2 and #4 have me weak in the knees!
http://blog.chanluu.com/ Cecilia
WE LOVE YOUR BLOG! Love that you featured a Chan Luu wrap in an earlier post..check out our blog at http://www.chanluu.com!
http://thequietingmuses.blogspot.com/ Danielle Elisabeth
Urg, why do I have to have such expensive taste, #1 please
http://thequietingmuses.blogspot.com/
http://stylefyles.tumblr.com stylefyles
love these picks! I am so guilty of taking the easy way out with simple dresses and skirts, especially in summertime, but I’m also a big time sucker for a beautiful blouse. I love the prints and silhouettes you’ve chosen with these tops….my faves especially being #6 and #8, with #1 and #5 coming in close as runners up.
http://www.allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com Carly
These also look fab with a short, high-waisted skirt!
XO
Carly
All this is Grace and Charm
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