Deviated Peplum

I have always been drawn to a peplum. That little bit of flounce and ruffle bursting quietly from a  fitted waist gives just the right amount of flare. It made its suiting debut in the 1940's, and came back with an acid wash vengeance in the 1980's. Lucky for us it's made the Fall 2011-12 hot list, with slight deviations from its original prim affair. Popping up on oh-so-many must have pieces, from jackets to skirts, to tops and sweaters, hopefully the peplum is here to stay for just a bit longer...

Proenza Schouler KirnaZabete

 Marc Jacobs Neiman Marcus

Aqua us.asos.com

  Giambattista Valli net-a-porter.com

 Valentino Bergdorf Goodman

ModCloth modcloth.com

Alice and Olivia shopbop.com

Rachel Roy shopbop.com

Marc Jacobs nordstrom.com

Top image: Burberry us.burberry.com

Spotty for Animal Prints

Animal prints done right look stylish and chic. Think a cute printed dress, a leopard shoe, or a statement handbag. Just limit your look to one animal at a time, consider exactly how much of a zebra print will actually look good stretched across your legs (beware animal printed pants or long boots), and always pair your printed piece with another tailored solid. Otherwise you risk looking like a trashy version of Jungle Jane!!


Jeffrey Campbell
Shopbop.com


SONIA BY SONIA RYKIEL
Style tip: wear with a cute belt
Available at farfetch.com



Tolani
Chickdowntown.com


DOLCE & GABBANA
Available at farfetch.com


Delias.com


Valentino
Saksfifthavenue.com