Happy Friday everyone!!  After work, I’m going to treat myself to a little shopping downtown, so I’ve decided to dedicate this post to my favorite new look… the cropped trouser.  I’m all about it right now.

I swear to you, this is the most universally flattering pant – regardless of your height, it just works.

We’re not talking about capri pants people.  We’re talking about a straight leg, ankle length pant.  Form fitting, and tailored, but not tight.  It almost has to flare out just slightly from the calf, and then it’s perfection.  I love wearing these pants on weekends, as well as to work.  I feel pulled together, and stylish, but it takes no effort, or thought in the morning!  My favorite pair is actually from  Banana Republic, but Vince Camuto has another super cute pair that I love.

Want to test this look?  Here’s a little inspiration to take you into the weekend!

xoxo

Preppy Polka Dots:

Retro Spring Fashion by beckyc1923 featuring sparkly heels

H&M , $30 / Coast cropped jacket, $225 / Polka dot pants / Steve Madden sparkly heels / Kate Spade / Norma Kamali cateye sunglasses / NARS Cosmetics

Uptown Chic:

Style it Yourself:

brown crop by beckyc1923 featuring gold jewelry

Tiger top, $8.14 / Leather jacket, $255 / Witchery stretch pants, $52 / Platform high heels, $33 / Python handbag, $19 / Kate Spade charm bracelet / CC SKYE gold bangle / Gold jewelry, $18 / Cartier gold bangle / Rick Owens cotton scarve

Poppy colored Skirt – nobody does preppy like Banana Republic.  I actually treated myself to this skirt yesterday, and aside from being the perfect length for work, the pleats are ultra flattering!

Pink Leather Handbag – hello ladylike.  You could wear this bowler as a crossbody bag, or use the handles for the ultimate ladylike look.

Pretty Lace-trimmed Nighty – how cute is this with the black and white stripes, and the little bit of pink?!

Pave Chain-link Bracelet – yep, this bracelet will pretty much top my list for any occasion… I am still in love!

Lacquer Bangle – a fun addition to your outfit on a gloomy February day.

Leopard Clutch – I am LOVING animal print now, more than ever – wear this as a neutral!  I swear it goes with everything you own!

Pink Clarisonic – I have the blue one, and it’s amazing.  Treat yourself (or your girlfriend)… it’s worth every penny.

Bouquet of Peonies – because these are the most romantic flower out there…

Coral Studs – for a little something sparkly…

Ok people – I mentioned last year how I LOVE peplum.  Not just LOVE but LOOOOVVVVVEEEEE.

It’s been an ongoing love affair for me, and I couldn’t be happier now that I’ve seen it blowing up everywhere.  It’s lady-like, flattering, and totally on trend right now.  I’ve found myself wearing peplum to work, to brunch, and to go out with girlfriends.  It seriously is the best comeback since leggings (um stretchy pants are back from my childhood??  HELL yeah!)

Need some inspiration??  Well even if you don’t, I’m going to give it to you… here we go!

PEPLUM TAKES YOU FROM WORK TO PLAY:

Need to head into the office, but don’t have time to go home and change before going out to nice dinner or happy hour?  Presto chango – take off the cardigan, add a snazzy necklace and you are set!

Kate Spade is the queen of the ladylike bag, and this one is large enough to carry your wallet, car keys, rolled up cardigan, and a pair of ballet flats (for the walk home) but it’s not so big as to be obnoxious at a crowded bar scene.

Nude heels?  Classy enough for work, sexy enough to play… and can you really say no to something that makes your legs look longer??  Me either.  Plus that capped toe?  Fierce.

PEPLUM GETS FUNKY:

Not every look with peplum has to channel Mad Men – updating this silhouette with bright colors, or interesting materials makes it modern, and edgy.  Neon yellow anyone??

I love this with leather leggings, and sexy strappy caged booties.  Bracelets upon bracelets are all you need – you do not want a big necklace to compete with this top – and sexy Bardot inspired makeup would be so perfect – big eyelashes and pale lips.

The hair should be big and voluminous and I love the idea of another bright accessory (to avoid looking like a bumblebee in all that yellow and black).  Purple and yellow are opposites, and they always look fabulous together.

PEPLUM GOES CASUAL:

Nope – I’m not insane.  Yes, it’s January, but with sunny weather here in California that is close to 70 degrees, I couldn’t help myself!  For those of you freezing your tootsies off somewhere on the East Coast, put this one in the back pocket for this summer, when I’m here bundled up in the fog!

Nautical stripes, and yellow pants scream preppy, which I love, loooveeee, LOOVEEEEE.  These leopard loafers are comfy, and stylish.  Need I say more?  Grab the jean jacket that literally goes with everything, and a side slung brown leather bag, and you are set for anything – shopping, lunching, brunching, wine tasting, or just kicking back with a good book.

Jump on the peplum train y’all – I promise you won’t look back!
xo

Have you heard of WildFox?  If you haven’t you’ll sure start noticing them more!  Large retailers like Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, and ShopBop all cary Wildfox clothing, but what I am obsessed with is their new Clueless inspired Collection.

Any of you ladies who grew up in the Clueless era know EXACTLY what I am talking about.

Sixth grade was pretty much a blur of saying what-evverrrrrr with my fingers in the “W” sign, and everyday, I made sure to show up to school wearing a short mini skirt, cropped baby t-shirts, and knee-highs.  My mom was at her wits end with the two little strands of hair I’d pull down next to my face in an effort to look JUST LIKE Cher.

OMG, I wanted a white jeep like that SO BAD!

          

This is such a random thought, but aren’t these just the sweetest gloves??

Yastikizi’s Etsy Shop is full of handmade warm, cozy, nostalgic knit goods, and these gloves would make such a perfect gift!

I could imagine little girls running around with these, as easily as I could imagine myself rocking them on cold days (and nights)!

It seems like we have a holiday party every other night around the holidays, and if you are looking to treat yourself to something special for Christmas, I am LOVING the Kate Spade Lollipop Pumps with gold cap toe, and heel.

I’ve tried to resist, but I think it’s time to give in!  Jcrew’s little frenchie sweater has made it’s rounds in all the magazines, blogs, and must-have lists this fall, it’s not hard to see why!  He is just the cutest!

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And how is this for adorable??  A bright yellow pencil skirt, a large print navy checker shirt, and brown leather accessories!

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I think it’s final… I NEED this sweater (and a yellow pencil skirt!)