FD Author Style: Chevron Stripe Peplum Skirt

Dress and blazer (Charlotte Russe), Studded Sandals (Steve Madden), Belt and Purse (Thrifted), Necklace (Vintage Store)

This chevron stripe peplum dress used to be one of my favorite dresses. With time and a little weight gain, it became a bit snug in the bust area. I just loved it so much that I couldn’t bear to part with it. I decided to convert it into a high waist peplum skirt. Sometimes converting your favorite dresses into skirts is a way to make some of your favorite pieces in your wardrobe new again. I paired it with a lapel blazer that I pinned to make into a top.
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FD Trend Watch: Sorbet Colored Skinny Jeans

Adding bold pops of color is one of the easiest ways to transition your wardrobe into spring. Colored skinny jeans have been trending for the past few seasons. This spring it is all about sweet, fruity shades shades of sorbet. If you are wondering what colors are considered sorbet, think of the frozen dessert. Those vibrant hues of lime, coral, and pink are shades of sorbet. Sorbet colored skinnies have been all the rage among celebs, Kelly Rowland, Kate Middleton, and Kim Kardashian are just a few that have been recently spotted in these fruity delights.

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