I did a little online shopping last week when
Torrid had one of their fabulous 50% off clearance sales. I also had a 10% off coupon which got me some great deals. Torrid usually only has a handful of pieces at any given time that are really feminine and frilly enough to suit my style. This floral print chiffon ruffle blouse was just my taste--feminine and romantic with just a hint of whimsy. And it has the most perfect print: light and airy pastel flowers. Love it. Had to have it. And now it's mine!
Seriously, isn't that print amazing? I'm a big fan of teeny tiny floral prints but hate bold, overpowering prints. This print is large enough to be noticed, but delicate enough to still look soft and understated. Something about the thin lines and transparent hues remind me of watercolor, which I just adore. I have a few design ideas for the perfect earrings to pair with the blouse. One idea is a bit more sculptural, playing off the outlines in the print. Another idea is more simplistic to compliment the pretty pastel colors. We'll see which wins my heart.
I also purchased this perfectly pale gray cardigan to wear over the floral blouse. Now I just need a dark denim pencil skirt to complete the look. I have a denim pencil skirt but the color is a bit too light to pair with more elegant tops and it's becoming rather worn as it's one of my staple pieces. I'm having the worst luck finding affordable (plus size) just below the knee length pencil skirts this season.
These are my favorite of the pieces I purchased during the most recent 50% off clearance sale. These sales are pretty much the only way I shop from Torrid as I just can't justify their regular prices. I'm proud to say that none of the pieces I purchased were more than $12. I just love a bargain.
I'm back to share another new design for Mayfest. These are a cross between a stud and a dangle earring. Vintage ivory rose cabochons are given 14K gold-filled post backs and are accented with vintage yellow rose cameos set onto the most darling brass charms with a heart and scroll design. The rose cabochons sit on the ear lobe while the yellow rose cameos dangle just below the ear. I am crazy about this style and hope to offer a few different rose and cameo color options. I should have these available with blue and coral colored vintage rose cabochons and coordinating floral cameos. I am hoping to have the other colors paired with sterling silver findings if I can get the little brass charms plated in sterling silver in time for Mayfest. If I can't get them plated in time, I may offer them in 14k gold-filled/brass as seen here for Mayfest and have them in sterling silver in the future.
