Pom Pom Peplum

Now, I know it might seem odd to have a favorite trim, but I do.  It's pom poms, followed closely by rick-rack.  Given my love for pom pom trim, this eShakti blouse was essentially destined to be mine:

Cutest damned peplum ever, right?   I mean.  Pom poms, people.  Pom. Poms.

Seriously, I know it's kind of ridiculous, but it's mostly awesome and it makes me so very happy:

And I got it on sale, so it's even better!  Unfortunately, it looks as though this particular blouse is sold out, but this one is awfully similar and one could easily add the pom poms.

My only concern with this top is that it's pretty sheer.  Especially the lace panels up the sides, but I think it worked okay layered over a white tank that wasn't too much shorter than the blouse itself.  I also wore micro-check pants from Gap and Nine West leopard print flats:

Because leopard and pom poms were meant to go together.

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

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Peplumesque

I am wearing a striped top once again today but, more importantly, it's also peplumesque:

Well, it's not really.  But I belted it into a peplumesque shape and I think it kind of works:

I haven't been too keen on the peplum trend because I haven't been able to find one I like.  I realized the other day (while watching Pretty in Pink, no less) that many of today's peplums are just too limp for my tastes.  I prefer a stiffer fabric.  And belting this vintage silk jacket was pert near perfect.  It could stand to be a little longer and even a little more stiff, but it'll do in a pinch.

Because I was adding volume at the waist, I tried to keep the bottom of my outfit sleek with a cinnamon-colored knit skirt (Jones New York via Goodwill).  I finished the look with my neon necklace (Target) and abstract print sandals:

 Seychelles Women's Mum T-Strap Sandal

Image via Amazon.com

What about you, Reader Friends?  Are you fans of the peplum trend?

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

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