Peplum (pep-luhm) is a short, gathered, slightly flared strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman’s blouse, jacket, skirt or dress.
You’ve probably seen them featured as you flip through this spring’s latest magazine editorials. Peplum is not only a fun fashion word to say, but it’s even more fun when you try to fit it into a sentence. Quick! Say “Peplums pack a powerful punch”, five times fast? “Peplums pack a powerful punch; peplums pack a power punch; peplums…”
See wasn’t that fun?!
BUT, more importantly, you may be asking, “Aside from it being a fun tongue-twister, why in the world would I ever want to add extra fabric near my hips and intentionally accentuate them?!”
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It’s that time of year…time to store your heavy winter boots, kick off those thick wool socks and let your little tootsies breathe some fresh air.
Can you already feel them thanking you?!
Well just wait until you introduce them to a pair of this spring’s hottest new shoes!
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Afraid of looking too precious in floral prints? Or maybe even seen (and heard!) as a lightweight, especially on the job?
But, you still are intrigued by this über popular trend and, besides, who is immune to spring fever?!
I’m here to tell you it is possible to wear floral prints and not come across looking cutesy.
The main trick is to pay attention to color palette, design and styling choices. Select flowered garments and accessories with clean lines and no frilly bows, ruffles, etcetera. See above for more specific tips.
Do any of these fears resonate with you? If so, have I convinced you to give florals a try?
Image credit, clockwise from top left: JCrew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Gardenshade Floral $128 $98, available at JCrew; Kate Spade New York Japanese Floral Embossed Lacey Wallet $188, available at Nordstrom; Zara Floral Print Blazer $89.90, available at Zara; Runway, Mary Katrantzou S/S 2012 via Marcio Madiera/firstVIEW Vogue.com; Laura G. Adams Blue Flower Necklace $90, available at Max&Chloe; Thayer Go Deep Printed Dress $303, available at Shopbop; Current/Elliotte The Floral Stiletto Jeans $214, available at Shopbop; TOMS Corbel Classic Slip-On $53.95, available at Nordstrom.
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