Peplum Talk (+ OOTD)

I was a little late jumping on the peplum bandwagon but now I am a believer. The peplum is a curvy girl's best friend, hiding your tummy while accentuating the smallest part of your waist.  For the not-so-curvy, an appropriately placed peplum can create an hourglass look by flaring out at the hip.  The only enemy of the peplum is the wind...just like with a skater skirt, a sudden gust of wind can have you almost naked before you know it. There were many times throughout the day where I felt a draft on my back where the wind had raised my top.

Blouse: Philosophy (similar) /  Jeans: Old Navy / Shoes: Old Navy (old) (similar)  / Clutch: Asos / Necklace: unknown 

Have you rocked the peplum trend yet? 

Finally Rocking Prabal Gurung For Target + Style Me Friday Link-up

Top: Prabal Gurung for Target / Pants: Apt 9 (Kohl's) / Clutch: The Limited / Shoes: The Limited 

This blouse is one of the two items I bought from the Prabal Gurung for Target collection. Until this week, I have never worn either of my PGforT items. At first I wanted to let the hype die down...then whenever I thought about wearing this top (or the dress I got) I always found something else to wear that I liked better.  I do like this shirt, but sometimes the pattern looks too summery, like a Hawaiian shirt. I can definitely see myself wearing this top with some cutoff shorts in the summer, but for now I paired it with a pair of red slacks. Now these pants...perfection, honey! Perfect fit, perfect length, and best of all, a size 10!!!

*I'm linking up with The Fashionista Next Door's Style Me Friday link-up! The inspiration this week was slacks!

Leopard & Lime OOTD

Cardigan: Old Navy / Tank: Old / Jeans: Old Navy / Flats: Red Camel (similar-lo) (similar-high) / Bag: London Fog

Sweats + Bodycon (OOTD)

Sweatshirt: JCP / Skirt: Old Navy (similar) / Sneakers: Aldo (love these!)

If I don't have any plans, or if I am traveling, I am usually dressed down.  A couple of weeks ago I traveled with my fiance' to visit his family so of course, I kept it casual with a sweatshirt, a stretchy skirt (to account for all the food I was planning to eat!), and some sneakers. That day I also ended up at a youth basketball game so my semi-sporty outfit was a cute option for that as well!

Black & White Bold Stripes OOTD