Exploring Ruched, Belts & Floral Accents
That’s right. I am currently exploring ruched, belts and floral accents. If you’ve noticed, in my latest shopping binges (part one and part two), I happened to accumulate a number of items with the aforementioned accents.
The one I’m wearing in the photo is the white ruched off shoulder empire blouse with aquamarine floral and belt accents I bought in the recent splurge. Using it as an example of the kind of designs I’m exploring this season. The light fabric and soft summer look that the floral accents give help make an outfit look brighter and somewhat fun and sunny.
Accessorising my outfits with a belt (either they come with it or I style it in) help create some texture to a decided look. Isn’t that what accessories are for? Hehe. Anyway, it’s a great way to accentuate the waist or to create shape for your look.
Choosing ruched tops or bottoms is a great alternative to the usual elasticised form of holding something up or on a certain position. Once again, it creates texture to the item you’re wearing and variety to the look you’re going for. It has that casual feel and it’s, somewhat, sexy since it hugs or form fits a portion of your body.
How about you guys? You trying anything new this season?
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8 opinions for Exploring Ruched, Belts & Floral Accents
Bargain Styling » Blog Archive » What I Wore : Belted Ruched Top W/ Red Heels
Apr 24, 2007 at 9:47 pm
[…] Sasha thought of accenting her smocked top with belt as well. Sometimes I think we’re twins. Except she’s the prettier and skinnier one […]
dexie
Apr 24, 2007 at 9:55 pm
Seriously, you and I need to ge together when I visit the Philippines…LOL.
I love it hon.
glennie
Apr 26, 2007 at 12:03 pm
hi Ms. Sasha..i love your site, i’m an avid reader..:) i’m a new blogger and I’d like to exchange links if that’s okay with you..my URL is http://selfcontainedmonad.blogspot.com/ (it’s not exactly a fashion blog, but it somewhat is! c: )
Sasha Manuel
Apr 26, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Dexie: :lol: Definitely. We should do that. So, when you coming down? ;) :mrgreen:
Glennie: Thanks, sweetie. That warms my heart. I’m glad you like my fashion blog. I’ll start visiting yours (fashion blog or not) from now on. :)
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Apr 27, 2007 at 12:58 am
[…] sporting that belted look that I’m currently experimenting with and not to mention the bold prints! That probably […]
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Apr 30, 2007 at 9:29 pm
[…] of course is making us gorgeous with her fashion sense. Here’s a shot of Sasha wearing the cutest little summer dress. And here is a second summer frock that is completely different from the first! And then […]
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Jun 16, 2007 at 4:58 pm
[…] and try the plexi-heel in shoes. And I’ve finally given in and decided to invest in the belted look. Plus, not to mention, the lingerie! LOL. I have my personal favourites, the purple dress in […]
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Jun 29, 2007 at 10:00 am
[…] told you guys that I am exploring ruched, belts & floral accents, I’d like to share that I have updated my fashion accessories invetory by adding a couple of […]
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