Cupcakes and Cashmere

Sweet and Structured

February 22nd, 2011

I love absurdly girly pieces; made with the daintiest lace, in various shades of pink, with lots of frills and ruffles. However, there’s nothing worse than a saccharine look that lacks balance. Spring is one of my favorite seasons to dress for, since it’s filled with feminine pieces that all beg to be juxtaposed with sharp blazers, tough boots and structured bags. Here are a few of the items that would fulfill my sweet and structured cravings, in a variety of price points.

1. Topshop Blue Floral Print Shorts $66
2. Reiss Square Clasp Cuff $115
3. Asos Leather Portfolio Clutch $98.62
4. Topshop Yellow Scallop Button Shirt $50
5. Reiss Leatherette Skirt $77
6. Topshop Camel Mary Jane Platforms $135
7. Alexander Wang Soft Cotton Blazer $175
8. River Island Vintage Cross Body Bag $44.83
9. Elizabeth and James Chantal Silk Blouse $345
10. Forever 21 Glimmer Multi Bead Necklace $7.80
11. Core Spirit Black Lace Shorts $155
12. Forever 21 Stiletto Heel Work Boots $32.80

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  • http://www.fromustwoyou.blogspot.com/ Fabi

    The nude shoes and the leather skirt….amazing!!!
    xoxo Cybelle & Fabi

    http://www.fromustwoyou.com/

  • http://ezmy.blogspot.com ezmy

    a thousand yeses to that candy red clutch. Yum!

  • yv

    i love the golden cuff! its reli a timeless piece of jewelery

  • http://luxecouture05.blogspot.com Evana

    I am in love with that blouse!

  • http://fashionslap.wordpress.com kate

    ooo cute. I love the shoes and the red clutch.

  • http://susiegreenebaum.wordpress.com/ Susie

    Great post, Emily! Love the leather skirt:)

    http://susiegreenebaum.wordpress.com/

  • http://www.letiziabarcelona.com letiziabarcelona

    love the topshop camel platforms !!
    I adore girly pieces too.

    xoxo

  • http://brunchatthebeach.blogspot.com Jane

    gasp. that alexander wang blazer…..i already own wayyy too many blazers, but i still can’t stop drooling over that one!

    -Jane @ Brunch at the Beach

  • http://myheartblogged.com/ myheartblogged

    That Alexander Wang blazer is to die for.
    My Heart Blogged

  • Stephanie

    Hi Emily,
    I’m going to Los Angeles in May and want to know where I can find nice clothes but not too expensive. It’s my first time in LA so I don’t know where can I go. Can you help me please?

    Thanks a lot!
    Steph

  • http://www.anniwear.blogspot.com Annie

    great pieces, but my favourite is definitely that bright red clutch.

    X, Annie

    anniewear.de

  • Matanna Katz

    I’m totally loving these outfits!! Not fair!! I want them all!!

  • http://lapetiteolga.blogspot.com/ Olga

    Loving the lace shorts so pretty!!!

    xx Olga
    La Petite Olga

  • http://alamodeetplus.blogspot.com/ Laura

    I adore the Mary Jane platforms and the lace shorts!!

  • http://nhreprise.blogspot.com/ Natalie

    I love that you’re posting more things I can easily buy in London (without heinous shipping costs). Thanks!

    http://nhreprise.blogspot.com/

  • http://koi-story.blogspot.com Meanz

    I love the yellow topshop scallop shirt with the peter pan collar!

    - Meanz (Koi Story)

  • http://www.principessagabriella.blogspot.com Gabriella

    I love those camel Mary Janes and that pink bag, very pretty!

    Principessa Gabriella

  • http://lola-starrrr.blogspot.com/ Lola Starr

    A great selection! I love mixing leather or tough jewelery with feminine items.

  • http://ellingsenphotoblog.com/ Trude

    I’m drooling over everything, but especially that portfolio clutch. Be still my wallet! :)

  • http://www.nanysklozet.blogspot.com Nany

    Can I ask you what program do you use for the layouts!?

    http://www.nanysklozet.blogspot.com

  • http://FORMblog Ellen

    I love these picks! especially the shorts!
    For more Spring outfit ideas and trends check out Duke University’s fashion blog http://www.dukefashion.org/blog/

  • http://ohmychips.blogspot.com Britney Mercedes

    Want…need asap.

  • http://WWW.GLORYANDGLOSS.BLOGSPOT.COM TAYLOR

    soo beautiful. You put so much time into things and it really shows great effort. Classy and effortless!! please check out mine
    http://gloryandgloss.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.yourcupoffab.blogspot.com Kasia

    That Elizabeth and James blouse is delightful!