Ruffles, Meet Stripes

by Laura Perkins


Top: Anthropologie  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Anthropologie  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Anthropologie  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Anthropologie  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Anthropologie  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Anthropologie  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Ruffles have been one of my favorite trends this year. The wavy frill adds such a playful and feminine detail to everything. I just love it. And stripes will forever be a summer staple. Combine the two with a peek-a-boo floral print and you have a winner. You've probably noticed that I'm all about the low block heel lately. They're so practical but also very much in style. In keeping with the stripe theme, I'm completing this look with these amazing Marion Parke mary jane's.

Below is another ruffle top that will instantly update your basic white tee style. I have gotten so many compliments on this shirt and you guys, it's from Target! Pretty sure I paid less than $20 for it. If you haven't checked out their Who What Wear section, you need to. Everything is so stinkin cute and super affordable. These shoes are from Target too!! And they have been my go-to this spring. Target's shoe section has really stepped it up lately (no pun intended! hah). I'm currently crushing on these. (insert heart eye emoji)

So if you don't own anything with ruffles, you need to give it a try. Just trust me. There are so many different styles - big, small, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, ]single or layered, on the top or the bottom....I could go on and on. I haven't met a ruffle I didn't like. :) There really is a ruffle for everyone. I think oversized ruffles are so chic but you might like a subtle ruffle....either way they are really fun so I recommend giving them a shot! :) Style tip: the larger the ruffle, the more it acts as an accessory so you might not need much jewelry.

Top: Target (Who What Wear)  ||  Hi Rise Jeans: American Eagle   || Shoes: Target

Top: Target (Who What Wear)  ||  Hi Rise Jeans: American Eagle   || Shoes: Target

Top: Target (Who What Wear)  ||  Hi Rise Jeans: American Eagle   || Shoes: Target

Top: Target (Who What Wear)  ||  Hi Rise Jeans: American Eagle   || Shoes: Target

Top: Target (Who What Wear)  ||  Hi Rise Jeans: American Eagle   || Shoes: Target

Top: Target (Who What Wear)  ||  Hi Rise Jeans: American Eagle   || Shoes: Target

Top: Target (Who What Wear)  ||  Hi Rise Jeans: American Eagle   || Shoes: Target

Top: Target (Who What Wear)  ||  Hi Rise Jeans: American Eagle   || Shoes: Target