Ciao, Fashionistas,
Glad you could join me as I play dress-up in “My Fashion Haus”. Featuring a top I first saw styled beautifully by the classy Nora from Jacket Society. If you haven’t window shopped the lovely pieces in her online store, please take a minute to do so today. But before you head over there, check out my White Cold Shoulder Graphic Print Top.
Cold Shoulders
I am not quite sure why this cold shoulder trend seems so seductive. If my white cold shoulder top was a dingy wife beater, it really wouldn’t be anything more than a plain ole tank top. But the shoulders would be bare all the same. Somehow, a bit of bare arm is more alluring than having the whole arm hanging out. Isn’t that kind of an fashion oxymoron of sorts? That whole LESS is MORE thing, I guess.
I give you my seldom bared shoulders.
Isn’t that pretty? Like a wearable watercolor painting. The fabric is semi-sheer so I added a cami underneath. Paired it with pale peach skinny-ish denim from Loft Outlet and nude-ish peep toe pumps from DSW.
My mobile Monet features flowers, butterflies (which always remind me of my dad) and a sweet purpley-pink swan. When I saw the swan (and the way this top looked on Nora), I knew this it had to be mine. I was reminded of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen “The Ugly Duckling”. How I love to read and now wear my fairy tales.
See that wee swan on my left hip? Sweet little guy. Not quite sure what’s going on with my hair. Probably forgot to comb it. Oh, well.
Perhaps you are in the market for a cold shoulder top to enjoy on these last hot summer evening? I gathered a few for your consideration in the slide show below. For each image clicked on, I earn a penny or two. Truly, a penny or two.
Another Belated Style Imitating Art Outfit
I always enjoy creating my own version of the “Style Imitating Art” (SIA) prompts Jen at Librarian for Life and Style and other librarian bloggers host once a month or so. Several weeks ago, it was Erin’s turn to curate the SIA link-up and the art she chose was a photograph taken by her amateur photographer friend. Visit Erin’s blog, Loop Looks, here.
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The photograph is entitled “Spring in Chicago”. I love the contrast between the silvery shine of the man-made sky scrapers with the vibrant pink tulips in the foreground. I knew exactly what I could wear for this prompt, a dress I bought for Lauren’s wedding but never wore. Lauren and Francisco celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in May and I had never worn this dress until I put it on for this post.
The dress by Corey P. (coincidentally my son-in-law’s name) from Kohl’s looked so lovely on the flat lay. But I really disliked it on me. Which is probably a large part of the reason I was so delinquent in sharing this outfit reveal.
This photo is the reflection in my skinny mirror and I still look plumpy. Especially top heavy. I snapped these photos and sent one over for the SIA link-up, here. Then I packed up that dress and took it to the Candlelighters bin at the gym. Visit some more successful SIA outfits, here.
And now I am drinking my Shakeology and counting my Weight Watcher’s points and determined to lose some of this ‘baby’ fat.
Your Turn
What are your thoughts on the cold shoulder tops? If they are out of favor next spring, will you continue to wear any that you have anyway? Do they make you feel a tad-bit scandalous? Wonder if my Grandma Rosebrough is turning over in her grave and calling me a ‘little hussy’ every time I bare my shoulders.
Over the past two nights I have been watching the ABC documentary about Princess Diana. Do you remember where you were when you heard she had died? Such a tragic life and loss. What a style icon she was.
Thank you, fashion friends, for joining me for another post from “My Fashion Haus”. Where I am decidedly not a fashion icon. But that doesn’t seem to stop me!
Hugs and kisses,
The cold shoulder too is sooo pretty and delicate. The dress is lovely too. You don’t look plumpy but I know what it’s like to have that feeling. I have gained 7 pounds and been trying to lose them forever. It’s stopped me wearing certain things. Have a lovely weekend!
Thank you, sweet friend. Although everyone was so kind about my dress, I am not missing it at all. The fabric, maybe a little, the fit not at all!.
My average weight keeps creeping up. I have gained about five pounds from where I used to hover to where I hover now. Unacceptable because I am also shrinking!! Trying to get back to Weight Watchers which always works for me.
First, you looked marvelous in that dress, Leslie!! I know we tend to be our own worst critics, but you need an unbiased opinion sometimes!!
As for the cold shoulders. I know at first I thought they were a little strange. But after thinking about the fact that everyone’s shoulder’s look great even as we age, then I decided we all should wear them. That’s why I bought both my mom (the 70+ model) and my stepmom (the 60+ model) each one for a blog series last year (or was it the year before—hard to keep track…LOL)
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I loved the cold shoulder looks you gals all featured not long ago. And f you bought those pieces a year or more ago, you were on the forefront of the trend! I remember someone gave me a cold shoulder tee a year ago and I almost felt like it was a little ‘hoochie mama’ for my tastes! Ha! What is it about baring the shoulders??? But now I like that subtle touch of sassiness. I think it is all in the fabric, cut of the top/dress.
I loved the fabric of my dress and even the way the dress looked on the hanger but just not on me. So I am hoping someone else is wearing and enjoying it now. XOXO
I still haven’t gotten a cold shoulder top even though it’s been on my “list” for a long time now. I’m sure I’ll get one once the trend has long passed… 😉 Yours is really pretty & you look fabulous! I love Nora’s designs.
And I also like you in the dress. Maybe it just didn’t feel all that comfortable? I think if something isn’t all that comfortable, it can sometimes really influence what we see in the mirror… Because to me, you look great!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Oh, Andrea…please, please get an off-the-shoulder or cold-shoulder top and then plan a date night with the hubs. I am new to Jacket Society but will sure be shopping there again. Nora was so kind to help me with sizes and included a sweet note in the box with my blouse. Great customer service.
Thank you for your supportive words about my dress. I really felt like the ‘girls’ were stuffed into the dress. It didn’t fee that snug but they just seemed like they were waaaay out there in front. I loved the colors in the fabric and even the cut of the dress but just not on me!
I so agree with you about the cold shoulder look. I struggle wearing them myself for the same reasons. I love this one, the watercolor print is so pretty!
Thank you for your sweet compliment on my watercolor cold shoulder top. Wore it again today and felt fancy. That’s a good feeling!
What a pretty dress! But I hear you on the fluffy! “Too much birthday!” (Do you know that Barenstain Bears book?) its smoothies, salads, chicken and veggies for me next week! Vacation wreaks the waistline!
Love the floral prints on you! That cold shoulder top is just gorgeous! I really like the watercolor feel of the print too. You are looking stunning in both outfits!
Thank you, Laura! Wore my water color top again today. It makes me feel pretty and that is a good thing!
I’m thinking the top I was immediately drawn to, by Alexander McQueen, is the outrageously expensive one. I almost never wear prints, but liked that that top had shorter sleeves for my 5’1″ height. I did just get a cold-shoulder top, which I’d mail-ordered in a petite size. I like the top, but it would really look better if I lost 5-10 more pounds, so, I will probably return it. Your shirt looked really pretty.
Yup, you guessed right. The Alexander McQueen (that name means nothing to me) was the priciest top. But cute, huh? And the price of a reliable used car. No, no, don’t return your top. Wear it out. You will love the way it makes you feel! Don’t worry about 5 silly pounds. I want to see a pic!!! Hope you will keep it or at least replace it with one you do love.
Your top is so pretty and yes, looks just like a watercolor painting! This is such a beautiful look! I’m also loving your floral dress!
Jill
Doused in Pink
Thank you, Jill. I was sad to see the floral dress go but it just didn’t make me feel pretty. Hope someone else is wearing and loving it. Now, my cold shoulder top does make me happy and feel good and I wore it again today with a smile.
Hi, Leslie! Thanks so much for your support and kind words on my blog. I love your cold shoulder top. I still need to get one of those!
Yes, you do!!! You will absolutely rock it. Start looking for the perfect cold shoulder to wear home after your surgery. XO