Thursday, October 18, 2012

Punk Rock Princess



 Not that this fashion statement is new, per say, but a touch of punk rock has found itself back into the fashion mainstream once again. I'm not going to even attempt a full history of punk rock, because I'm sure I'll be wrong and all of you a bit more well versed in the music genre will judge me more than you already do. But, just to get some basics, the punk era first started in the 1970's- think The Clash, The Ramones, and The Sex Pistols. Aside from inspiring a generation of rebellious youth, they also influenced fashion. The punk rock fashion started with leather jackets and grew into mohawks, dark eyeliner, spike and studs, and a general "I don't give a F#$K attitude".  It's a statement I can stand behind since I love leather, and as I often say, "I'd rather wear something that says F$#K off so I don't have to say it myself." 

This thing almost became the vice president of America...seriously republicans? SERIOUSLY!?

Yes, I'm a bit aggressive, but I'm not encouraging you all to become pitbull hockey moms, so relax. 

Her abs will never stop making me feel bad about myself 


I wouldn't recommend you all to slap on 10 pounds of black eye liner and start wearing anarchy shirts, but I think punk rock glam has an important place in the fashion world beyond Avril Lavigne's closet. Yes, I just mentioned Avril Lavigne. Yes I was sort of obsessed with her when she first put out an album. No, I don't want to talk about it. It's complicated. My favorite celebrities who pull off glam rock are Gwen Stefani (c'mon, who doesn't LOVE Gwen Stefani. EVERYONE loves Gwen.), Rihanna when she's not dying her hair red like an idiot, and Kristen Stewart. Yes, I just said Kristen Stewart- all you R-Patz loving twi-hards can keep your 12 year old opinions to yourself. There's something I like about K-Stew, I don't know why. Maybe because she just does whatever she wants. 


I am not above stealing this from your closet  

Gotta respect someone who can still look hot wearing sneakers with a dress and isn't a run away bride...just a run away adultress


     What I've taken away from these ladies, is that a little bit of punk rock accessorizing goes a long way. You don't need the full garb, but some studded earrings or bracelets are just enough to add edge without needing a hair professional to reverse your failed hot pink mohawk. Below are my favorite accessories- keep it single, or stack them all together for the right amount of attitude. Half the reason I love this trend is just for the creative accessory names- Enjoy!



Starting with earrings first...

ModCloth "Keep it Sassy Earrings"
$12.99
www.modcloth.com or CLICK HERE

Forever 21 "Lacquered Rhinestoned Pyramid Studs"
$2.80
Available in black or white
www.forever21.com or CLICK HERE

Top Shop "Pyramid Studs"
$18.00
www.us.topshop.com or CLICK HERE

Top Shop "Triangle Top Rhinestone Studs"
$28.00
www.us.topshop.com or CLICK HERE


Juicy Couture "Pavé Pyramid Stud Earring"
$37.99
www.piperlime.com or CLICK HERE
Hive & Honey "Rectangular and Pyramid Stud Earrings"
$14
www.piperlime.com or CLICK HERE

Tinley Road "Pavé Pyramid Stud Earring"
$16.00
www.piperlime.com or CLICK HERE
Express "Pave X Enamel Stud Earring"
$13.93
Available in black and white
www.express.com or CLICK HERE 


 Moving onto bracelets 

Woof 



Forever21 "Studded Stretchy Bracelet"
$10.80
www.forever21.com or CLICK HERE 

C. Wonder "Leopard Print Calf Hair Stud Cuff"
$128.00
www.cwonder.com or CLICK HERE

Forever 21 "Lacquered Pyramid Stud Bracelet"
14.90
www.forever21.com or CLICK HERE

Forever 21 "Rhinestoned Stud Bracelet"
$8.80
www.forever21.com or CLICK HERE

Top Shop "Studded Crock Cuff Bracelet"
$25.00
www.us.topshop.com or CLICK HERE
Asos "Pyramid Stud Stretch Bracelet"
$14.07
www.us.asos.com or CLICK HERE

Express "Double Pave Pyramid Stretch Bracelet"
$34.90
www.express.com or CLICK HERE

Express Pave Pyramid Stretch Bracelet
$22.90
www.express.com or CLICK HERE

Express "Pave Rectangle Stretch Bracelet"
$34.90
www.express.com or CLICK HERE


Madison "Studded Bangle Bracelet"
$20.00
Available in black, blue, pink
www.urbanoutfitters.com or
CLICK HERE
       


UO "Golden Sun Bracelet"
$14.00
Available in gold and silver
www.urbanoutfitters.com or
CLICK HERE

UO "Soho Studded Bracelet"
$14.00
Available in 3 colors
www.urbanoutfitters.com or
CLICK HERE

A.V. Max Studded Enamel Cuff Bracelet"
$68.00
Available in black, red, blue
www.urbanoutfitters.com or
CLICK HERE


UO "Pyramid Studded Watch"
$38.00
www.urbanoutfitters.com or
CLICK HERE


Juicy Couture "Skinny Leather Wrap Bracelet"
$78.00
www.shopbop.com or CLICK HERE

Linea Pelle "Studded Stackable Bracelet"
$35 available in 3 colors
www.shopbop.com or CLICK HERE

And lastly, rings, for the final 1-2 punch





Urban Outfitters "Studded Double-Finger Ring"
$16.00
www.urbanoutfitters.com or CLICK HERE 

Juicy Couture "Pyramid Band Ring"
$48
www.revolveclothing.com or
CLICK HERE


Macau "Studded Rings"
$14.00
www.urbanoutfitters.com or CLICK HERE 






Monday, October 8, 2012

Proper Peplum



    I finally have no excuse to not be blogging. I'd apologize, but I've already done that a few times, and I can't make promises it won't happen again. Most of you probably didn't even miss me, but, judging by my text messages, if you are a dude, then this has been the most painful hiatus you've endured yet. It's like ten times worse than anticipating the start of college football season, and twenty times worse than anticipating what would happen with the Zoe Hart love triangle on Hart of Dixie...no? That's just me?
I also would have chosen Wade... for the record 

     Anyway, I've recently fallen into my own love triangle. To be honest, I didn't really see it coming. Peplum has been around forever, and the way it accentuates a tiny waste and exaggerates hips, I'm starting to realize why. We aren't all built like Salma Hayek, but at least we can try. Peplum last made an appearance in the 80s, which is a decade I find myself more nostalgic for the older I get. Mostly because anything born in the 1990s scares me. I never cared much for peplum, but I've recently had a change of heart. It's kind of like showing up to a high school reunion and realizing that so and so who sat next to you in class kind of turned out to be cute, respectable, and more lovable than initially anticipated. Let's be honest, I've never experienced that. But I've heard that these things happen. 
     I love the classic, simple peplum dress. It seems very proper. I was initially going to make a "Proper like Kate Middleton having tea with the Queen Mum" comment... until, ya know, girl friend got caught running around in a whole lot less than peplum. 
"So nice of you to show up wearing clothes, Dutchess."

                                                                       Whoops.  

     So these are my favorite classic dresses and peplum pencil skirts, for all you classy ladies out there...scratch that...for all you ladies who know how to keep it classy between 8am and 5pm M-F. Anything classier than that is just excessive. 

Pins and Needles "Knit Mini Peplum Dress"
$49
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE 

Coincidence & Chance "Knit Mini Peplum Dress"
on sale $39.99
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE 

Ann Taylor Loft "Tall Peplum Doubleface Sheath Dress"
$89.50
www.loft.com
CLICK HERE 

Lulu's "Save the Date BLack Lace Dress"
$44
www.lulus.com
CLICK HERE 

Lulu's "Tempting Fete Black Lace Dress"
$50
www.lulus.com
CLICK HERE 

Lulu's "Audrey Pep-burn Royal Blue Dress"
$53
www.lulus.com
CLICK HERE 

Thistlepearl "Two-Tone Peplum Dress"
$79
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE 

Accidentally in Love "Kit Belted Peplum Dress"
$59
www.piperlime.com
CLICK HERE 

Tinley Road "Peplum Dress"
$48.50
www.piperlime.com
CLICK HERE 

Ark & Co. "Peplum Tie Back Dress"
on sale $47.99
www.piperlime.com
CLICK HERE 

Mossimo "Women's Refined Peplum Dress"
$27.99
www.target.com
CLICK HERE 

ModCloth "Cobalt Brilliance Dress"
$54.99
www.modcloth.com
CLICK HERE 

ModCloth "Houndstooth of the Matter Dress"
$44.99
www.modcloth.com
CLICK HERE 

ModCloth "Salt n Peplum Dress"
$47.99
www.modcloth.com
CLICK HERE

Forever21 "Colorblocked Peplum Dress w/ Belt"
$22.80
www.forever21.com
CLICK HERE

Forever21 "Sleeveless Peplum Dress w/ Belt"
$22.80
www.forever21.com
CLICK HERE

Forever21 "3/4 Sleeve Dress"
$24.80
www.forever21.com
CLICK HERE

Aqua "Ponte Dress-Faux Leather Peplum"
$118
www.bloomingdales.com
CLICK HERE



Rhyme & Echo "Paris Peplum Mini"
on sale $38.50
www.piperlime.com
CLICK HERE

C. Luce "Peplum Skirt"
$59
www.piperlime.com
CLICK HERE

Express "High Waist Peplum Pencil Skirt"
$59.90
www.express.com
CLICK HERE

Sparkle & Fade "High/Low Peplum Skirt"
$49
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE

Ann Taylor "Mirabelle Peplum Hem Jacket"
$178
www.anntaylor.com
CLICK HERE
     I've also been digging some modern twists on the vintage peplum. I'm pretty much obsessed with Urban Outfitter's Mesh Peplum Tanktop...and the vegan leather versions...Since I can only handle a love triangle, and not a love...dodecagon? Polygon? Yeah, that thing. (We can all see how much I retained from high school geometry). I figured it would only be proper of me to share.  
   
Pins and Needles "Stripes and Mesh Peplum Tank Top"
$39
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE


CO "Vegan Leather Peplum Tank Top"
$89
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE

Pins and Needles "Ponte Knit Peplum Top"
$34
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE
Tinley Road "Vegan Leather Peplum Top"
$98
www.piperlime.com
CLICK HERE

Ann Taylor "Peplum Jacket"
$129
www.anntaylor.com
CLICK HERE

Ann Taylor "Ponte Peplum Top"
$68
www.anntaylor.com
CLICK HERE

MadeWell "Flowersketch Peplum Top"
$108
www.madewell.com
CLICK HERE

ModCloth "Bonbon Vivant Top"
$39.99
www.modcloth.com
CLICK HERE

ModCloth "Que'est Sara Sara Top"
$44.99
www.modcloth.com
CLICK HERE

ModCloth "Bring Out the Peplum Top"
$37.99
www.modcloth.com
CLICK HERE

Express "Peplum Shell Top"
$39.90
www.express.com
CLICK HERE

Sparkle & Fade "Colorblock Peplum Top"
$39
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE



Kimchi Blue "Structured Peplum Top"
$49
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE

Sparkle & Fade "Square Neck Peplum Top"
$39
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE

Pins & Needles" Accordian Pleat Peplum Top"
$59
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE

Pins & Needles "Strapless Elastic-Back Peplum Top"
$44
www.urbanoutfitters.com
CLICK HERE

Lulu's "On The Bright Side Ivory Sequin Peplum Top"
$41
www.lulus.com
CLICK HERE

Forever21 "Animal Print Peplum Top"
$19.80
www.forever21.com
CLICK HERE

Forever21 "Flocked Peplum Top"
$17.80
www.forever21.com
CLICK HERE

Ann Taylor Loft "Structured Peplum Puff Sleeve Top"
$59.50
www.loft.com
CLICK HERE