Royalty to Reality: The Victorian Trend

                                            Royalty to Reality: The Victorian Trend

     Happy Thursday Beauties! As of late I've been driven to distraction by the latest fashion reboot of

the Victorian trend. There is a little something for absolutely everyone. Hot off the runway are

breathtaking looks merging an updated sexiness with traditional romanticism, while also giving us

minimalist cool. Designers like

Vintage Escada Accordian Collar Blouse

 Rodarte and Altuzarra are mixing it up by accessorizing with

leather and snakeskin thigh high boots.

Think more Dangerous Liaisons and less Little Women.

     For many of us the Victorian era is the epitome of romance,

while others of us just equate it with a lot of

girly ruffles. Whichever end of the spectrum you find yourself on,

it's worth a try. Hit your favorite consignment or thrift stores for a sheer, ruffled neck blouse and

complete the look with a slim pant and a sexy Maryjane heel. I also recently paired a similar

Victorian- style blouse with a shift dress.

Shop this look @ Le Thrift Consignment

Attention to Drama, the Cuff

I layered the silky top under the dress, added a rhinestone brooch and a

menswear inspired boot. Voila! A totally comfortable, stylish, day look for

work or play. Victorian- era pieces are not just ruffles and high necks. I

love a good dramatic cuff or sleeve. Roberto Cavalli showed us what a

 difference a fabulous cuff makes peaking out of a brocade blazer. Add a

wide leg trouser and make the street your runway.

      For a more advanced look, take it boho like the Chloe collection. I'm dying over the floor length

silk Georgette dresses with a hint of ruffle, a barely there finger- grazing sleeve, and a sexy deep v-

neck. Very Stevie Nicks. Very black magic woman.

Vintage Tod's to Complete the Look

    However you decide to experiment with this look, make sure you do it with confidence. You'll

know it's right when you can't help but strut and passersby can't help but look. Till next time...

XX (Kisses) - Ebony

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