Designer Spotlight-Ali Ro

Ppp…Peplum Please!  Peplums have come back and they are in full force as a fashion trend this year.   Peplum coming from the Greek word Peplos was a loose outer robe worn by women in ancient Greece and also called a Peplum.  It’s now defined as a short overskirt or ruffle that’s attached to a waistline of a jacket, blouse, dress or in this case, a skirt.  It adds decoration or trim – a cute little frill to flare out your skirt!  I love a little Peplum and below I am wearing one of my favorite peplum designs from Ali Ro.  Launched in 2007, Ali Ro mainly consists of a collection of fabulous dresses, but as you can see they design cute skirts as well.  Kathleen McFeeters, the owner of Ali Ro, says she created the name as an acronym of her teenage daughter and mother’s names.  She says that Ali Ro “celebrates the fun of fashion through unexpected fabrications, sexy silhouettes, playful mixes of embellishments and original prints.”  Pretty, pretty Peplum…

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Ironing Out the Details:

Blouse – Vintage INC Animal Print Silk Blouse; Similar blouse here, here and here
Skirt – ALI RO Peplum Layed Scuba Skirt purchased on Gilt Groupe
Ring – MODCLOTH Heart to Love Ring
Heels – VELVET ANGELS L’Auberge Knotted Ankle Boot purchased on Gilt Groupe
Clutch – Gifted satin quilted makeup bag (used as a clutch); Similar clutch