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Spotted in Leather

Sometimes when I’m putting an outfit together, I like to start with the shoes.  Case in point, when these twinkling cap-toed beauties arrived, I knew I wanted to build an outfit around them.  So I started from the bottom up and decided to juxtapose the dressed-up feel of the pumps with my favorite skinny jeans.  And since I loved the design of these shoes so much, I repeated the texture of the sparkling stones + smooth leather by topping it off with a spotted blouse & (faux) peplum top.  It worked so well, I’m starting to think maybe I should begin all my outfit planning this way…

 

What I’m wearing:

H&M blouse (similar here or here), Tinley Road top (on sale here), c/o Old Navy jeans (in Authentic wash; on sale here), c/o Nina Shoes pumps (on sale here), Merona satchel (here), Michael Kors watch (similar), c/o Stella & Dot bracelet (here), c/o JewelIQ earrings (similar), Forever 21 ring (similar), Simply Vera Vera Wang aviators (similar), Lips: Maybelline ColorSensational Coral Crush

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Comments

  7. Megan Magers says

    oh my peplum how pretty are you?! leather, light leopard, coral, and some cap toe all in one is pure genius, if this is what starting from the bottom looks like then by all means continue! each piece here is to die for loving your aviators and i cannot get over those shoes. as carrie bradshaw would say, hello lover xo

    http://myotherclosetiscouture.blogspot.com

  10. The Love Hanger says

    Those skinny jeans are the perfect length! I'm going to need to check out Old Navy quick! Love the layering idea with the blouse under the peplum. It's so cute. Can't wait to see you next week at LuckyFABB! <3

    toni

  15. Margo says

    I love this look!! The leather peplum, the dotted blouse, cap toe pumps and the pop of color with the bag. I feel that it's a very versatile, polished-looking outfit!

  26. Kim says

    How do you get your Rock Star jeans to not look like jeggings? If I go up a size they bug sags but the calves are still crazy tight, if I get the size that fits my hips and butt the legs look like sausage casings!! I keep hearing great things about them and have a pair that I never wear because they are scandalous!!!

  27. Alyson says

    Love the peplum layered like this. I debated the leather peplum a few weeks ago and ultimately passed (Florida is so rough for wearing it) but adore it layered.
    PS: those jeans are my favorite of yours. PERFECT fit.
    And, the heels? Let's just say I'm having major shoe envy today.

  28. Kate Moore says

    It's crazy how the leather top looks so much higher quality on you than on the Piperlime model! I've been eyeing this piece, but felt really unsure about how it would look in person.

    Great outfit – love the layered blouse!

    Kate @ Two Take on Style
    http://twotakeonstyle.com

  29. Kate Moore says

    It's amazing how much higher quality this leather top looks on you than on the Piperlime model! I've been eyeing this piece, but was unsure how it would look in person. Tinley Road has such great vegan leather options.

    Great outfit – love the layered blouse!

  32. Christina Heflin says

    I love this look! I tried on a faux leather peplum top very similar to this a few months ago. I liked it but I was stumped as to how to wear it, I wish I would have thought of this. Now I'm mad at myself for not purchasing it. And I love that Target bag, it looks so much more expensive than it is. I think I might have to cave and buy it!

    http://simpleeasystyle.blogspot.com/

  33. Misty says

    Just ordered the shoes. They were only left in my size. Yay!

    Love this while outfit so much. It's nice to follow a fashion blogger who shares affordable pieces.

  35. Sunday Dreaming says

    I would have never thought to pair a peplum top with a button down shirt like this. Genius!! I have a very similar peplum top from Target and I've been waiting until it gets warm to wear it…but it appears now I don't need to wait. Thanks for the great idea! Happy Friday!

  37. M Frost says

    Love the blouse under the leather peplum. I have a leather peplum just like this and was looking for ways to vary its wear. Thanks for the idea :)! Shoes are definitely cute :). I definitely think building an outfit around the one thing you really want to wear works!

  42. Love Style says

    I really love the look of the peplum top with a blouse underneath! Just stumbled across your blog and i love it! you have a new follower now 😉

    Maggie
    lovestylehappiness.blogspot.com

  57. A J says

    I like the little studs on the cap! Those totally make the shoe, you should have done a close up on them!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

  63. Deanne Castro says

    Great post! Love the pop of red! 🙂

    Please check out my blog, I would love to hear what you think of my latest post!

    xo
    Deanne

    MyFashAvenue.com

  67. Lyda Pung says

    Love those jeans…and they're so affordable! I've never tried on the rock star skinny jeans from Old Navy but I've heard you have to size up in them. Did you have to do that? Also, did you get regular or tall?

  68. PennyPincherFashion says

    Hi Lyda,

    I did go up a size in these & I got the regular length because I liked that they hit me just above the ankle. I'm 5'8" for reference. Hope that helps – they are super comfortable 🙂

    xo,
    Kimberly

  78. Jaclyn De Bonis says

    I'm not sure I would have ever thought 1. to buy a leather peplum top or 2. that a leather peplum could look so stylish before this post! The look is so elegantly chic. Finally, I love how even though this look is stunning, the price of the pieces are not extremely over the top!
    I can't wait to see more!

    Xoxo,
    Jaclyn, of Written in Fashion
    http://www.writteninfashion.com