Friday 30 January 2015

Houndstooth Peplum -- Retro Inspired


Something about the shape and styling of this houndstooth peplum has always felt very Mad-Men to me.



Maybe it's the heavy fabric, maybe it's the shape, maybe it's the simple black and white houndstooth pattern. I love wearing it with stovepipe or straight leg pants/jeans and today I dressed it up with a bright lip and some pearls and heels. Just like June Cleaver would - if she ever wore anything other than a full skirt, petticoat, blouse and apron.



To try and keep this outfit from becoming too costume-y I put on some mod earrings and stuck with a simple black/white/grey colour scheme.




This outfit is perfect for meeting the girls for coffee - or if you're like me and all of your plans are trashed because BOTH of your vehicles end up out of commission on the same day then it's a perfect outfit for hanging around the house feeling sorry for yourself and binge watching Alphas. Either or, really.

Tea

Top - Ricki's: similar / similar / similar
Jeans - Target: similar / similar / similar
Shoes - Payless: similar / similar / same
Earrings - Old
Bracelet and Necklace - Handmade
Hair - Crown french braid into pick-up twist into messy bun.

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8 comments:

  1. You look so pretty! That printed top is so fun! Houndstooth is such a classic!
    ~~Megan~~
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    1. Thanks Megan! Houndstooth is one of the boldest classic patterns out there. I love it! It's right up there with leopard in my boots. :)

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  2. Thanks for hosting Fun Fashion Friday! I will be back to link up on the regular.
    I got this top about a while ago - but I see similar shape and pattern all the time - it speaks to the classic longevity of a pattern like houndstooth and just plain good tailoring! Those things will always be in style!

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  3. I like this top on you! But these shoes are fantastic!! This is such a great outfit :)

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  4. That houndstooth top is adorable! Love your retro look shoes, too!

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  5. The shoes were such a great find - at Payless! I'm loving the retro-inspired trends I'm seeing in stores right now - I can hardly resist!

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