Express Zebra print Skirt

The word "practical" never crossed my mind when I was purchasing this zebra print skirt from Express Clothing. However, if you follow me on Instagram at smissjblog, you may have known that I had been lusting over it for a few months after I first spotted it at the Express Clothing's Spring/Summer preview. My initial thoughts were, "how gorgeous, how dainty, but how edgy at the same time!" 
I coveted this skirt for awhile before I decided to splurge.I thought, if it’s not practical for me,can I make it practical? Can I rock the heck out of this skirt so that it becomes a basic and classic item in my closet? Do I feel pretty, and confident in it? The answer was definitely yes, so I went for it!!

Ultimately, the skirt won me over with its classic zebra print pattern, its great fit and perfect length. The plus side was that it did not overwhelm my short frame. 
I paired the skirt with this unique cross over style crop top. This added more interest to the outfit without competing with the pattern in the skirt. Another option is adding a shawl or a jacket as a cover up during those cooler evenings or nights if you wish to recreate the look.The skirt can be paired with numerous colored accessories and tops to create numerous outfit options

Hope you enjoyed the post

Until Next time, 

Sincerely Miss J

Outfit Information

Top: Garage Clothing here// Skirt: Express here // Heels: Zara // Purse:Borrowed (friend)

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1 item, 3 ways to wear it: The Peplum Top

The word “versatility” means capable of many uses. Recently, I have been using this concept to guide me whenever I’m thinking of purchasing anything. Lately, I have been able  to resist buying impulsively, and ask myself everytime ; 1. "I'm I going to utilize this item a lot?" and 2. "Do I have something similar already?" Therefore, I thought it would be awesome to start a new segment, called 1 item, 3 ways to wear it. I’m hoping to do it on Mondays twice a month or monthly. The ability to full your closet with versatile pieces, ultimately allows you to stay stylish, creative and utilize your closet. Therefore, in the end saving you a lot of money. If you choose your pieces wisely, you don't need to buy more.

Today I’m featuring a peplum top courtesy of  Express Clothing . Peplum tops have been dominating the runways for multiple seasons and have found their way into the closets of many fashionistas' around the world. I love this one because it's a neutral colour (white & grey), and has a interesting floral pattern great for the spring and many seasons to come. However, it also has a hint of neon on it's zipper, making it fun too. I paired this peplum top with different looks consisting of pants only because it’s still very cold here in Toronto, but it can be paired with a pencil skirt, full skirt or shorts to make endless outfit combos! 
See the three ways I styled this top below!

Look #1

This look is a fun one, hence why it's called play day. The weather that day was really warm and fit to show a little arm action .I partnered the top up with these pretty lilac pants to create a very causal and care free look. I added a belt to add some more interest.

Outfit Information: 

Top: c/o Express// Pants: H&M (old) // Flats: Winners // Bag: Coach // Belt: Thrifted 

Outfit #2

Pairing some distressed jeans, heels, and a bright blazer gives this outfit a mellow but more polished look than the first outfit. Great for a lunch date with friends or some weekend adventures. 

Outfit Information: 
Top: c/o Express // Blazer: Zara // Jeans: Thrifted // Heels: thrifted // Bag: Coach // Sunglasses:Gifted

 Outfit #3

 This business/ corporate look plays on the all white spring trend. However, the grey and the pattern in the peplum top does a great job in adding some more texture and dimension to the look. I also added some red accents to add a pop of colour.

Outfit Information: 
Top: c/o Express // Blazer: Thrifted // Pants: Joe Fresh // Bag : Winners (DKNY) // Heels: Thrifted 

I really hope you liked this post, and that it gave you some styling ideas. Unfortunately, I currently have the flu, and I'm leaving town for not very long. However, I will try my best to check in as often as I can if I'm feeling better, but do stay connected on other social media platforms listed below. Be back very soon!

So, which outfit did you like the best? How do you style your peplum tops? What future items would you like to see styled in this segment?

Until Next Time, 
Sincerely Miss J  

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