RIPPLE RUFFLE RIBBON

HELLO.

Summer is quite literally in the air, every year we face great excitement as sun spreads its juice across the sky and clouds unsuccessfully go into hiding. And come summer or winter something we all want is a bit of luxury, just a bit - and a flourishing way to acheive this is ruffling. Its strange since six months ago i hated ruffling - its ugly and makes people look a bit silly and stuck up. But in this day and age (thats 2011...) it goes down perfectly, with this years block colour summer trend, looks beautiful and interesting in whites and cropped or tailored looks. so it all fits in very nicely.

Here are some great frilly fancies on the catwalk:

Jenny packham - spring 2010

Mark Fast - spring 2010 collection

Now dont get me wrong, this look is very wearable but can quite easily go wrong. There are a variety of ways to wear it..

a) a pretty style - innocent white and pale colours in all textures, chiffon is good and very graceful

b) out there- use bold colours and outright pleating and ruffles

c) quirky- deep purples and midnight blues use texture and ruffling to create a wavy sea affect. go nuts!

So here are some online options to purchase nownownow! 

Blouse with a pretty peter pan collar -
Topshop for £36 - dull pink.

ruffle detail skirt Asos £14

a measly £6 at Topshop for this cute set.
it also comes in a full bodysuit.

Poplin one shoulder playsuit from topshop
comes in green and coral £28

From american apparel £75 this flower mesh jumper is my fave thing
to show you so far

free people top at urban outfitters
£9.99 on sale

I Hope you are truly inspired and that something has tickled your fancy xxxx

lots of love. Flo flo.

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pps. if STILL nothing has tickled your fancy take a look at this cool picure of an old dior ballgown - now we should all know the meaning of ruffles...