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Florals & Thorns





Yes this IS a metal plated belt with spikes, check them out!



Spikes, like the thorns of a rose, quite poetic eh?







Peplum in action!

 blazer/pants-Gap(sort of similar here), top-Prabal Gurung for Target, belt-Asos, necklace-Cookie Lee

I've been thinking about pairing this top and blazer for awhile now, you may recall here.  And even though we are officially in spring, it is STILL chilly out. So, instead of wearing a bright cropped trouser I played off the black trim of the top and wore my standby black trousers with pointed toe heels.  And just as Bret Michaels informed us, every rose DOES have its thorn. So what better way to wear a bright floral top then with a spiked belt?!  Not only does this belt provide some much needed edge (to an almost too saccharine pairing of a top and a blazer) it also, emphasizes (in a good way) the peplum silhouette. 

Some thoughts on peplums... I'm a thicker-waisted body shape and peplums have been tricky for me in the past.  The flare of this peplum is definitely my friend and the more I can cinch in the waist the better, which the belt is definitely doing work for me in that area.  I think peplum tops can work great on hour glass figures.  While peplum skirts/dresses are suited for more boy-shaped gals, who'd like to create some curves.  But, if you're a "pear" with a fuller bottom half stay away from peplum skirts, they'll just add bulk to an already full area.  And if you're thicker-waisted or an "apple" avoid all together unless you find one with amazing structure that nips you in at just the right place on your torso. 

Lesson over (please flip tape to side b)*

*That last bit was in homage to my cassette necklace.  
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