A Peasant Surprise

With bohemian and hippie-chic looks being big trends right now, peasant tops fit in perfectly. If you're wondering what a peasant top is, they're lightweight, loose-fitting blouses that are often (but not necessarily) embroidered. There are also peasant dresses. I own quite a few peasant tops myself and I love them! They're extremely comfortable yet still feminine and cute. If you're still having trouble visualizing what a peasant top or peasant dress looks like, maybe the pictures featured below will help.

Peasant Tank, $26.50, available in sizes S-XL, alloy.com

Karen Tunic, $39.50, shown in blue; also available in purple, sizes XS-L, delias.com

Ethnic Peasant Top, $22.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

H81 Crinkled Peasant Top, $16.90, shown in navy ; also available in cream, sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Retro Floral Peasant Top, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Silk Cotton Peasant Top, $22.80, shown in purple; also available in cream, sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Trisha Peasant Top, $17.80, shown in coral; also available in cream, sizes Small-Large (cream only available in Large), forever21.com

Woven Peasant Top, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Contrast Stitch Peasant Top, $22.80, available in sizes Small and Medium, forever21.com

Lara Peasant Top, $22.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Ikat Peasant Top, $49.50, shown in blue print; also available in yellow print, sizes XS-XXL (blue print only available in L-XXL), gap.com

Pintucked Peasant Blouse, $49.50, shown in optic white; also available in true black, sizes XS-XXL, gap.com

Floral Peasant Blouse, $49.50, available in sizes XS-XXL, gap.com

IZ Byer California Smocked Peasant Top, $21.60, available in sizes Small-X Large, kohls.com

American Rag Blurred Floral Peasant Top, $39.00, available in sizes XS-L, macys.com

ING Three-Quater Sleeve Crochet-Trim Peasant Top, $28.50, shown in yellow; also available in black, sizes S-L, macys.com

Rampage Drop-Waist Peasant Top, $33.00, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

3/4 Sleeve Peasant, $11.99, shown in forest green; also available in black and hematite, sizes S-L, mandee.com

Beaded Chiffon Peasant, $26.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Ditsy Peasant Dress, $39.99, available in sizes 7-13, mandee.com

Embroidered Front Tie Peasant, $24.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Embroidered Peasant Top, $26.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Floral Peasant Scarf Top, $14.99, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Off The Shoulder Peasant, $17.99, available in sizes S and M, mandee.com

Peace Sign Peasant, $26.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Peasant Smoked Bottom Feather, $22.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Peasant Tribal Print, $17.99, available in sizes S-XL, mandee.com

Square Neck Peasant Top Blue Embroidery, $24.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Fang Peasant Embroidery Top, $19.99, shown in black; also available in white, sizes Small and Medium, sears.com

Boho Peasant Dress, $29.50, shown in purple; also available in yellow, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Embroidered Gauze Peasant Top, $18.50, available in sizes M and L, wetseal.com

Embroidered Peasant Top, $21.50, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Smocked Floral Peasant Top, $17.50, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Smocked Peasant Top, $19.50, shown in aqua; also available in grey, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Smocked Trim Peasant Top, $11.90, shown in golden; also available in blaze, brown, white, and black, wetseal.com

Floral Peasant Top, $19.50, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Crochet Dolman Voile, $21.50, available in sizes S and M, wetseal.com

For a boho-chic look, pair a peasant top with a maxi skirt, wedge espadrilles, bangles, feather earrings, and a hobo bag. You can also achieve the boho-chic style with a peasant dress. For a modern hippie style, wear your peasant top with a pair of ripped jeans or a destroyed denim skirt, some flip-flops, and a headband. For a casual but cute Spring look, wear your peasant top with a pair of capris or Bermuda shorts, some sneakers, a fabulous pair of earrings, and a necklace. If you have any more ideas on ways to wear peasant tops or peasant dresses, tell me. E-mail me at Charmed427@gmail.com or contact me on myspace.

All Ruffled Up

This spring is all about being girly, which means it is time for females everywhere to celebrate their femininity. This applies to fashion as well, so enjoy being a girl, with styles such as floral prints, lace, bows, rosette, pastels, and the main focus of this post, ruffles and frills. I searched online and found some beautiful clothing and accessories with ruffles that I think you will appreciate too.

Swiss Dot Trapeze Top, $32.50, available in sizes small-xlarge, alloy.com

Canvas Peeptoe Wedges, $24.99, shown in green; also available in black, white, and yellow, sizes 6-10, charlotterusse.com

Ruffle Dress, $29.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Ruffle Racerback Top, $18.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Emma Ruffle Top, $9.99, available in sizes extra small-extra large, delias.com

Keds Quad Slip-on, $19.99, shown in black; also available in red, sizes 6-11 (red not available in 11), delias.com

Piper Ruffle Bag, $12.99, shown in silver; also available in black and lavender, delias.com

Sophia Cami, $19.50, available in sizes extra small-extra large, delias.com

Gathered Woven Blouse, $19,80, shown in light pink; also available in cream, sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Lurex Pointelle Scarf, $9.99, forever21.com

Quilted Vest, $29.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Ruffled Blouse, $22.00, shown in taupe; also available in grey, sizes Small-Large (taupe not available in small), forever21.com

Ruffle Halter Dress, $22.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Satin Ruffle Peep-Toe Eternity, $19.49, available in sizes 5.5, 6.5, 7, and 7.5, mandee.com

Two Piece Ruffle Platform in Black, $28.00, available in sizes 5.5-10, mandee.com

Two Piece Ruffle Platform in White, $28.00, available in sizes 5.5-10, mandee.com

2 Pocket Ruffle Skirt, $19.50, available in sizes SX, S, and L, wetseal.com

All Over Ruffle Dress, $29.50, available in sizes S and M, wetseal.com

Open Toe Satin Ruffle Heel, $26.50, shown in brown; also available in champagne, crimson, and purple, sizes 6-8.5, wetseal.com

Poplin Ruffle Trim Top, $22.50, shown in kelly; also available in white, sizes XS-XL (XL only available in white.), wetseal.com

Ruffle Collar Poplin Jacket, $24.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Ruffle Trim Dress, $25.50, available in sizes S and M, wetseal.com

If you find any more items with ruffles or frills, please let me know. You can also inform me if you find any of the other feminine styles I listed above such as floral prints, lace ect. Just email me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send a message on myspace. Remember, this season is about embracing your femininity, not hiding it. So stand up and be proud to be female!