#bellaritta

The Black Jeggings from Bellaritta are definitely more than your average pair.  The combined matte and shiny python print makes them completely edgy, but still incredibly versatile.  Wear them during the day with an oversized sweater (or any simple blouse or tank if it's warm outside) and flats, and then transform it into a night look by replacing the flats with heels and the sweater with a tank and a blazer.  Whether you wear them to class or wear them for a night out, they'll transform any simple outfit into something with more pizzazz.  

The White Crochet Dress from Bellaritta alone automatically creates a stellar, bohemian summery look.  It's casual enough to wear to a country concert with your favorite cowboy boots, yet elegant enough to wear out to a nice dinner, and it goes just as well on the country roads as it does on the city streets.  The detail of this dress is thoughtful--the intricate crochet is embellished with small golden beads.  It's truly hard not to feel beautiful in a dress so stunning.

Time to break out all the rompers collecting dust in the depths of your closet!  Don't have any?  Shoptiques has you covered!  The Horsie Print Romper from Bellaritta is a great example of how cute this trend can be.  The brown trim, brass buttons, and tie around the waist are all details that truly make this romper something special (and let's not forget the endearing horse print!).  If it's a warm day, this romper would look great paired with strappy brown or black sandals or platforms.  If it's chilly out, throw on a cardigan and some sheer tights and you're set to go!  

A perfect little number for a warm spring day is the Color Block Dress from Bellaritta.  An amazing mix of sophistication, lightheartedness, and most importantly, uniqueness, this dress is just as appropriate at work as it is for meeting your girlfriends for lunch.  The sheer navy overlay gives the dress a definite and special "stand-out" quality, so be prepared for a couple admiring passerby!      

Loose, wide-legged, usually pleated—palazzo pants give their wearer the mobility and freedom of movement of a trouser, but maintain an ultra-feminine, skirt-like appearance. Little wonder they first appeared in the 1920s as one of the first acceptable trouser styles for women, sported by daring advocates of dress reform.

                                                                                                              By the 1930s the initial shock and novelty had worn, but palazzo pants remained a popular beach and loungewear style. They then fell out of fashion for several decades, along to enjoy a resurgence among flower children and fashionistas in the late 1960s and 70s.

                                                                                                                   Today they are back again! The chic, summery style has been populating runways, boutiques, and of course, the city streets! 

There are a variety of ways to take on this challenging trend. You could go all-out retro with a look that references the 1920s, as these women have done: 

                                                                                                               Or make a more subtle nod to the 70s, with modern influences mixed in, which this lady does by combining whimsical print palazzos with a basic a tee and super current, chunky framed glasses:

                                                             A third option is to bring the pants fully into the 21st century with a look that is totally present day, as this fashionable Parisian does by adding a tailored trench, an oversize it-bag and shades, and the season’s chunky platforms:

                                                               Shoptiques' Take: Whatever your interpretation of the trend is, we can help!

The Multi-Colored Wide Leg Pant from Condor,  or  allows you to trace the trend back to its roaring twenties roots:

                                                          Counter balance the bold print with a solid color top, and add an over-sized floppy sun hat to complete your look!

The Sena Midnight Blue Petal Pant from Turtle is an elegant option for girls who like the old-fashioned vibe of palazzos, but want a slightly updated look. Pair them with a sexy peep-toe sling-back as shown on the model to show off those ankles and calves!

                                                          For an interpretation that is one-hundred-percent present day, sport the Cascade Harem Pants from Babel Fair, or the Aztec Printed Pocket Leggings from Bellaritta.

                                                                                                                The slouchy legs of these pants are a nod to palazzos, but both have ultra-modern tailoring and taper at the ankles. Pair them with a killer platform wedge, and a fitted blazer for an up to date take on a classic style!

In need of a mid-week pick-me-up?  Today’s obsession, the Sheer Asymmetrical Blouse  from the wonderful boutique of Babel Fair, should do the trick!

                                                 Seriously, it’s hard to find something more unique that at the same time maintains feminine class.  The collar of this blouse adds professionalism, making it the perfect choice for work.  For those of us on the East coast where it’s getting chilly, pair this blouse with a form-fitting long-sleeve tee (a black one would look the most chic!).  If you opt to wear this blouse out with your friends this weekend, the sheerness will leave you looking subtly sexy, and the unique collar, silhouette, and print, along with the asymmetrical hemline will definitely be coveted by all your friends!