Oh, Desira, why do you always hit me where it hurts? Right in the “I’m broke, but I want that” center of my being. How did you know that I’m totally obsessed with purple, florals, silks, and drapey, amorphous things? Am I so transparent? Maybe, but check it:

The simple gathered style means that this blouse can be worn a number of ways. Me? I’m thinking of it tucked into a short, high-waisted tulip skirt with granny boots and sixty-five strands of silver chains. But there’s also a skirt that goes with it, and it’s available as a set. Which makes …read more

I’ve always been inspired by vintage fashion. Though, my personal style leans more towards the contemporary and mod, I’m slowly incorporating certain pieces that will allow me to branch out into a look that more close to vintage.
I’ve always loved silks and I find sequins fascinating so wouldn’t this top be an interesting addition to create a Vintage look?
Amazing vintage top covered in sequins. 100% Silk. White with sequins in shades of white, blue and light green. Zips up the back. Perfect for an evening out.
Era is around mid to late 1970s.
Femminastyle Vintage Silk & …read more

The hardcore street chick in me re-surfaces sometimes and I find my style leaning towards graphic prints and casual street fashion.
Discovering Duvnic Industries’ Griffin Wrap definitely gave me a new alternative to the usual shirt or tee and jeans look. I like the idea that the wrap will help define and emphasize whatever shape you may have; flattering the more shapely wearer, of course.
This Duvnic piece can actually be a good top to mix, layer and match to create an interesting urban street look.
Any of you folks into the whole urban street style? Have you any of you …read more

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The whole idea of social art fashion totally blows me away.
This etsy shop is focusing on combining art and fashion in a fantastic way. It’s like the Project Runway challenges where they ask the contestants to create a design based on art…except you can buy this stuff.
This top is inspired by Cezanne’s ‘Bathers at Rest’ and has a gorgeous look to it.
The fabric is dyed and painted and is a work of art itself.
$68
Get the Cezanne Knit Top

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So maybe you can’t wear a bra with this top. That’s OK.
They keyhole in back is so sexy and not overtly in your face hot. I think showing off your back is a great demure way to look your best. The darker grey stitching and accents are fantastic.
$89 from $100. Size small
Get the key hole top at OAK.