Hey crisps/chips lovers, I'm not talking about the Frito-Lay's slogan for crisps here. Casual and floppy, crisp and tailored; from fluttering frills to pleating, draping and twisting, ruffles have apparently been detailed on garments since as far back as the Victorian and Edwardian era (think high necklines decorated with lace ruffles or shirt sleeves with ruffle trimmings). Although my love for ruffles goes as far back as this time period, it wasn't until Alber Elbaz went on a ruffle-craze in the Lanvin Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear collection that I began to fully appreciate it. And now, I can't seem to get enough as this and this would testify.
I got this blouse from H&M a while back and recently discovered it wasn't lost like I had thought, only hiding out in the back of my wardrobe. The blouse is like a story of boy meets girl, edwardian meets modern, happy meets sad (that last one is not necessarily true, just in for kicks). I love the way the ruffles and silk fabric add a subtle and unapologetic feminine touch to what might otherwise have been bland shirt.
Paired with a bandage skirt thrown together by my cousin in less than 5 minutes. The only thing? I wasn't pre-warned that this fabric hates being anyhwere below your mid-thighs and would only let you know this by riding up to unwelcomed heights (thankfully, no indecent exposure here...maybe next time).
So, are you a fan of ruffles then? No hun, not the crisps....
Happy Tuesday everybody!
Bisous,
Abs
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Hi darling!
This skirt is wonderful! You look so beautiful with a classic style!
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love the outfit :)
I'm a fan of ruffles...both the chips and the clothing details :) I generally prefer mine a bit edgier though...never anything too girly really. The bandage skirt definitely brings it to the edgy direction, I like.
Your blouse is so pretty and delicate!
Nice outfit :)
love the 2nd pic! cute
i love this outfit. Classy
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Hey Girl thanks for your comment I'm so excited about that bag ;)
I love your outfit btw!! It's so business-chique :)
xoxo,
Luísa
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Wow that is an amazing outfit, the blouse/skirt combo is flawless!
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You should be a model! I love the second picture :)
the blouse is beautiful, and i love that second picture of you!
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Merci, merci!
@Jesssica:hahaha! Yes, I happen to love both too actually ;) A little edge does make it special
What a beautiful blouse! There's something that I just love about this. And, that yellow skirt from a few posts below is absolutely amazing on you!
Amber
ambersmouthwash
beautiful outfit! the shirt is amazing with those details!! :D:D
You cannot beat a ruffled shirt (wore mine yesterday). Yours is fantastic. I love it with the bandage skirt. Feeling I might have to steal this idea.
You seriously look absolutely darling!
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I like the blouse and the way you wore it.
You look classy and chic..
Kisses..
gaiainlove.blogspot.com
That ruffled blouse is so lovely and you look beautiful in it. :)
so gorgeous ,, wish i can be as thin as you =) ,, jealous but no hate ,, haha
keep it up hun ,, xx
btw loveeeeeee the shirt <3
love the ruffle top.
love the cute outfit...
jen
http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com
i really like your clothe ! you also have gorgeous pictures ! kisses
happy tuesday! LOVE the whole ensembale, very women-empowerment chic
and you alllways have the best shoes
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really love this blouse and yay for ruffles!
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I LOVE ruffles right now! Your blouse is so cute, and that bandage skirt fits you perfectly -- fab!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
Nothing's better than a cute feminine top!
love the blouse. the ruffles are perfect
You look absolutely gorgeous!
Anthea,
Embracing Style
Great blouse! It works so well with that skirt xxx
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really cool photos. you seem to be a very stylish young woman. greetings from sommerkind* http://einsommerkind.blogspot.com
love that shirt, so pretty
vasilieva
http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
x
You look so pretty in this outfit. That blouse is just gorgeous!! :)sarahD
That kind of blouse is really lovely! I had once one too, but I can't remember what happened to it... :(
great outfit!!!
i watch your blog!!!
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you look good :)
great outfit - im obsessed with your hair! its beautiful!
stayfabulous,
zarna
http://zarnasrunway.blogspot.com
I love ruffles, and you combined them so well!
Btw, thanks for your lovely comment on my blog, I really appreciate it
xoxo Sootjeelina <3
@Princess Feef: Thank you! Judging from your photos, I would say we're about the same size ;)
@Madeline: why, thank you. Although I'm not too sure about that
@Anaivilo:that's no good, home you find it somewhere soon just like I did mine :)
@Zarna: thank you :) I've only just gotten used to it
Lovely. It really suits you too :)
O looove this blouse! :D you look so great
Thanks :)
Oh, I love this look! Blouse is amazing! Ruffles, color, buttons - perfec!
Thanks Ginta :)
Oooo, love your shoes!
great outfit!! you're really pretty!
xx
I love the blouse
anything with ruffles is ok in my book.
Ruffles make everything better, without fail! Great blouse!
Thank you for coming . Love your top and like every time you're pretty :)
Bisou
Thank you :)
nice blouse!
xoxo
Sarah
http://www.sarahs-fashion-diary.blogspot.com/
In love with this outfit!
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nice preppy look!
Adorable, Abi! Such a pretty pretty blouse! And I think it's really Victorian...
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