What Barbie and I have in common... Peplum!

Peplum is back! It has been around for the past few now, and although its a funny little word I think its really chic.

When I first saw it back on the runways all I could think of was my old ragged Barbie. Growing up in the 90s, I had quite a few Barbie dolls and my favourite thing to do with them was to dress them up.

Back then, peplum was a very popular pattern. I remember skimming though a catalogue of Barbie's dresses and all of them having that little frill around the waist.  

It is funny for old trends keep popping back every now and again. However, the key thing to remember about fashion is that you must wear something that you are comfortable with and suits your body. Peplum is perfect for anyone with an hourglass or apple (cornet) shaped figure. However, if you have a pear figure, it might be best to try and avoid this style as the frill divides the body into two halves and can draw more attention to the half below it. It works well with an hourglass or apple figure because it accentuates the waist. If you have a tiny waist,  show it off!

Although I know this in theory, this is not why I went peplum crazy last month. My reason to shop was purely out of herd mentality! I saw a ton of people wearing it at work and was temped enough to go buy two tops in a span of 15 minutes. A bit much you think? Well clearly not for me.

As you can see this Topshop burgundy top is my favourite and hence is mentioned first. Although it doesn't have any print on it, the colour is enough to make the top stand out. It fits perfectly and with a little bit of accessorizing can look really classic.

Top: Topshop- Link

Jeans: Topshop Petite- Link

Necklace: Forever21

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Lil Ukita

Shoes: Zara

Black is my favourite colour. I also think that black makes anything look chic and classic. This black lace peplum top believe it or not is from Primark! Yes, its true. I went in to buy a pair of tights and came out with this top! It has a black lining in the front and is sheer behind. Although wearing it as it is not really my style, it would probably be more appropriate on a night out.

I wear this top to work and hence a sheer lace back look is not an ideal for me. I wear a black slip inside to cover my back; no pun intended!

Jeans: Topshop Petite- Link

Necklace: H&M head band worn as necklace

Bag: H&M- Link

Shoes: Zara

All in all I think peplum is a fun trend however, I'm afraid it will fade. I don't expect to see peplum for very long on the runways although I would love to see it stay on for a couple of more seasons at least before I'm ready to dive into another another blast from the past.... 90s neons in Spring 2013 anyone?

PS: Here's a little flash back of the 90s Barbie for those of you who don't remember this or weren't born yet then to know it.*

All Barbie images taken from the internet*

The Little Black Leather Jacket

I have wanted a black leather jacket for as long as I can remember! Growing up in a country (read India) where the average temperature is 30 degrees celsius, there wasn't much scope for a black leather jacket in my life.

However, oddly enough, when I moved to England, a black leather jacket was not the first thing on my mind. The first jacket I ever bought was a military jacket that I used to bits; but that's besides the point. The point is that I never got my leather jacket.

Last month however, the jacket called out to me. It was like everywhere I went it followed me. I was suddenly in a sea of men and women who seemed to wear nothing but a black leather jacket. Now, I'm not one to be part of a herd, but this seemed like a cult of cool people and I felt left out. I HAD TO GET A BLACK LEATHER JACKET! As dramatic as that sounds it is true; thats is exactly how I felt! I had no option- and so began my hunt for a nice leather jacket that wouldn't burn a big hole in my wallet.

After looking high and low I decided to settle on this H&M Jacket.

I bought the jacket in one size bigger than my usual so that it to be comfortable and could roll up the sleeves if I wanted to.

The jacket has quilted patches around the shoulder and if you know me at all, you'll know that I melt whenever I see anything black and quilted. Sigh... if only I could have a Chanel 2.55!

The jacket also goes well with most of my clothes, be it work clothes where I layer it with cardigans and shirts under or something more casual like an oversized Boyfriend-Tee over the weekend; the jacket is perfect for everything.

It is also one of the most comfortable jackets I have ever owned. It makes me feel rough and tough even though I'm probably not in reality! I personally think, a leather jacket has a very masculine feel to it making it one of the sexiest pieces of clothing for women.

To keep you warm, feel rough and tough or simply be stylish, whatever your reason may be to own a black leather jacket, you simply cant go wrong with this one!


Jacket: H&M- Link
Top: H&M- Link
Jeans: Topshop Petite - Link
Bag: H& M- Link
Scarf: Pantaloons


Photo credits to my lovely friend Bertino Canada