Peplum Parade

Today as I headed out to run some adult errands, I wanted to look trendy but professional. I thought the red peplum tiered skirt, that's been getting no action, would be a good starting point. This is what I came up with... 

Skirt, H&M
Shirt, BikBok
Sunglasses, Emporio Armani
Shoes, exē

Photography by JJ McDaniel

I love these peplum-influenced designs from the Resort 2013 shows:

Prabal Gurung, Carolina Herrera, Oscar De La Renta, Lanvin

The peplum parade continued on the Fall 2012 Couture runways:

Ulyana Sergeenko, Bouchra Jarrara, Chanel, Giambattista Valli

Whether it's a peplum blouse, jacket, skirt or dress, here's how you can incorporate the trend for under $100!

1. Miss Selfridges, $82
2. Oasis, $55
3. River Island, $44
4. Ally Fashion, $15
5. Rare London, $42
6. Debenhams, $39
7. Top Shop, $96
8. River Island, $55

DRANTS; Dresses-over-pants

Together or separate, you decide what works for you, but the drant (or dress-over-pant) is not going away any time soon. 
We saw these back in February 2012 at New York Fashion Week:

Helmut Lang, Rag and Bone, Rebecca Taylor

Then again on the Resort 2013 runways:

BCBG, Louis Vuitton, Roksanda Ilincic

So it should come as no surprise that the dresses over pants made yet another appearance on the Fall 2012 Couture runway. With the long anticipated collection from Raf Simons, Christian Dior's Fall 2012 Couture show in Paris certainly showcased elements of the trend:

Christian Dior Couture

Still not convinced? Think of it as a long tunic over leggings or pants. 

So what will it be for you; together or separate?

Sheen in Sheer

If you haven't seen or heard about Emma Stone's UH-MAZE-ING Gucci gown that she wore at "The Amazing Spider-Man" premier in Paris, then you've been missing out, but now you know!

Emma Stone in Gucci

The first time I really took note of the sheer trend, was when Fergie rocked this number at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards back in February. Remember this?

Fergie in Jean Paul Gaultier Couture

Here are some other favorites that the stars have been sporting lately:

Gwen Stefani, Anna Dello Russo & Kim Kardashian all in Stella McCartney

But my favorite to date, is this sheer number that Halle Berry wore back in 2002 to the oscars. A classic for sure!

Halle Berry in Ellie Saab

Here are some more affordable ways to add a few sheer pieces to your wardrobe:

1. Wallis, $52
2. Republic, $30
3. Own the Runway, $31
4. Paul Smith, $180
5. Chinese Laundry, $70
6. MANGO, $31