Trend Fixation - BRALETTES

Forget bandos its all about the bralette.

Most recently I have found myself intrigued by this bralette trend. By definition bralettes are: typically associated with an unlined wireless bra that pulls over the head.. It is more of a leisure bra as it provides little support. The bralette bra style is best suited for small busted women or for some support while sleeping (http://www.myfinelingerie.com/bra-styles.html).

Bralettes are a great piece to add to your wardrobe because they are fun, feminine and flirty. They can be found in a variety of colors and styles... my favorites have been floral or stripe patterns. I love to wear them with sheer tops, chambray shirts, high waisted skirts or shorts, and backless tops. However the options for this trend are endless.

Here are a few ways to wear the bralette and few from my own wardrobe...

{bralette with lace skirt and cardigan is a great way to work this trend in a feminine way}
found on pintrest via thistimetomorrow-krystal.blogspot.com

{the fashion forward approach - bralette with fake collar}
found on pintrest via tumblr.com

{this is more of the runway or editorial look for a bralette}
found on pintrest via cocokelley.blogspot.com

{another runway bralette look that can be easily transitioned into everyday by adding a jacket of chambray shirt}
found on pintrest via 20somethinginthecity.tumblr.com

{straight from the Proenza Schouler runway}
found on pintrest via lacouture.hr

{love this bralette look and I would easily wear this to lunch with a friend or day date}
found on pintrest via unknown pintrest user

{my way of wearing the bralette }
 cream eyelet bralette and necklace (Nordstrom), chambray shirt (H&M), bag (The Sak), polka dot maxi skirt and sunglasses (Forever21)

{a few of my bralettes from my wardrobe}
all from Nordstrom

{Diane Kruger in a bralette and denim skirt}
found on pintrest via thebudgetbabe.com

{pattern mixing with a bralette and skirt}
found on pintrest via becauseimaddicted.net

Flashback to the 50's

On April 1st my roommate Natasha and I threw our best friend Lauren a 50's Retro/housewife bridal shower.


We started out with the idea of doing just an ice cream bar and from there decided if we were going to go with a theme, we would go all out. So of course we pulled out all the stops, which included a... Ice cream bar, candy station, popcorn machine, coke a cola bottles, sliders, tots, and some fun retro styled decorations.


Thank you to everyone that came and those that helped us put this all together! We had so much fun putting this on and glad everyone had a good time.

Here are some of the pictures from the shower Natasha and I put together. I hope you enjoy and get inspired if you have a bridal shower to plan!

{the welcome banner}

{wedding date banner and outside decor}

{center pieces}

{retro suitcases for the presents}

{get your grub on... sliders and tots}

{ice cream bar}

{ice cream cups with Lauren loves Daniel stamped on chevron paper}



{shower games and decor}

{candy bar}

 

{record player of course}



{popcorn machine was a big hit}

{the bride and high school friends}

{the bride (center) and her maids of honor}

{the hostesses and maids of honor}