24 Mar Peplum and Blush
Ok, Blush and cobalt seem to be the colors of the season. Ann Taylor, one of my favorite shops began their spring season with a lot of blush:skirts, tops, dresses, etc.I love it and am quite excited about it. I do think with blush, depending on your coloring, that you may want to add a stronger contrast, or a colorful scarf. I choose to wear black. I am a fan of peplum tops, if the waist hits me in the right place, and this one did. I love the colorblock of the black and blush, a light, feminine color against the strong versatile color of black. ( or is it non-color?) It looks like it could be a dress, but they are seperates, a top and skirt.
The skirt I loved when I saw it, although I thought it was going to be a heavy material, the way it can look in some pictures. It is a crepe material, light comfortable, and very versatile. So glad I could wear it this day, as the weather may actually hit the upper 60s by the beginning of April.
Top: Ann Taylor, ( similar), Skirt currently at Ann Taylor, shoes, Sofft sandals, earrings: ( antique silver and pearl from Etsy).
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in our happy place (@inourhappyplace)
Posted at 12:37h, 26 Marchlove the nails!
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:01h, 26 MarchThank you! One of the new Essie spring colors 🙂
Annette
Posted at 17:23h, 25 MarchI wish we had Ann Taylor here in Germany. Beautiful look, Jess. I love to see you in peplum tops, they are great for your figure!
I am glad you can enjoy lovely spring weather – we had a sudden snowfall of 40cm (!) yesterday but luckily temperatures are increasing and it should be gone very soon to make way to the blossoming trees and flowers again.
Hugs,
Annette | Lady of Style
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:47h, 25 MarchThank you Annette. I can’t wait to hear how things went with you. It is funny Europe has alot of shops in which I say the same thing 🙂 I do like peplum tops, it depends on the material, as some can be cheaply made or some do not hit where they are supposed to on my body. This one was a steal, and the skirt is part of their new spring collection.I do wear a lot of Ann Taylor, wish they would take notice 🙂 I am sure you will be back to nice sunny weather soon. xo Jess
Stephanae V. McCoy
Posted at 14:46h, 25 MarchVery nice Jess. Love the skirt and you’re right, with the peplum top it’s so pulled together it looks almost like a dress. Very trés chic.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 15:09h, 25 MarchThanks Steph. I know it looks like it could be a dress Thank you. I love it! Tres chic.. never been called that before 🙂
woodlucker
Posted at 09:58h, 25 MarchVery pretty Jess and you look great in these colors! Excellent design on this dress, Ann taylor is doing a good job these days. You wear flats beautifully with you gorgeous hight. I so would like to be tall! I can see you are working hard on your blog!
blue hue wonderland
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:04h, 25 MarchThank you. You are sweet. It actually is a skirt and a peplum top I paired. I loved the skirt and saw great potential. These gladiator shoes have about a 1 inch wedge as I need cushioning and stability, thank you.. yes, been tall since 7th grade 🙂 Appreciate the comment 🙂 You know I love how you dress!
Abby
Posted at 21:10h, 24 MarchLove that black peplum. And you couldn’t have paired it with a better skirt. It’s like they’re made to be worn together <3
By the way, I have a new post up. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it: http://fashchronicles.blogspot.com/2014/03/dressed-up-casual.html
wockyjabber
Posted at 16:45h, 24 MarchYou look lovely! I love that color of nail polish, too. So fun!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:26h, 24 MarchThank you! I am fan of the blush color, you will see more. Y’all are very observant with the nail polish. Yes, I have been using some pastel colors by Essie. 🙂
Mary Murnane
Posted at 12:08h, 24 MarchAs always Jess, you look amazing! This is a great look! So chic and versatile! I definitely would have done as you have here – used black to contrast the pale blush color. I’m a huge fan of black and paired with blush, I think it adds an extra level of sophistication to the whole look. Love!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:11h, 24 MarchThanks Mary. I loved the skirt and had the peplum in my wardrobe, I do like the combo of peplum and a pencil skirt. Big fan of the blush color. Thanks so much. The only thing I would have done is add a blush heel with bows, but can’t wear heels so , these gladiators were lovely to.
Patti @ NotDeadYet Style
Posted at 11:52h, 24 MarchI love the details on this pencil skirt! Blush is a lovely color, imho. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:58h, 24 MarchThank you Patti! and your kitty cat is so cute 🙂 I am a fan of blush, so you may see a few more outfits with this color. THe skirt was not a stiff pencil skirt, but rather a crepe soft skirt. Thank you for the comment L-)
Monika
Posted at 09:44h, 24 MarchHi Jess,
what a lovely skirt and peplum top.I love those two colours to. Right now I´m also thinking about buying a peplum top, but I haven`t found one yet I really like. Yours is perfect, but I don´t think, we have this brand in Europe.I also like your nail polish. Have a nice week, Jess.
Monika
Styleworld40plus.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:42h, 24 MarchThank you. Funny, I am finding alot of shops I like in Europe! I occasionally shop for tops on Ebay so you may be able to come across a peplum there. Dorothy Perkins has some, and then check Amazon, as I saw some there. I can picture you in a lovely royal blue. Have a good week as well!
Dawn Lucy
Posted at 08:57h, 24 MarchVery classy and pretty!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 09:05h, 24 MarchThank you Dawn. One of my fav stores is Ann Taylor, so I did load up on a couple of skirts and tops. I have gotten into this blush color this year. Have a good day!