If this top were a muse, it would arouse symphonies as melodious as Beethoven, and art that would inspire Picasso himself.
It would pick you up and magically take you to the Cannes Film Festival, the W Hotel lounge for after dinner drinks, and bring you back to your doorstep in a private jet.
And it would do it in the most natural of ways.
I heart this top.
We all know I’m an insatiable clothes whore. No-o-o-o secret there folks.
But I think I’m ready to settle down - (at least for tonight) - With Spiderlily.
Amy Mello - the design queen behind the line - creates a gorgeous collection, one-of-a-kind tops. Yes… one-of-a-kind, as in created from her own patterns, and sewn on her own machine.
My favorite is that ruffled shoulder number. The colors are yummy… I love the clean geometric lines… and the style screams “Attention Betty’s - let your eyes wander to my uber cute top!”
When this girl is in Lucky, remember you saw it here first!
I swear I don’t go looking for tops with big, fluffy collars. They just find me. It’s the Law of (Big Collar) Attraction at work.
I couldn’t help myself with this one.
In addition to the collar on this top (which makes me weak in the knees), I love that surprise keyhole back.
It has that “business in the front, party in the back” appeal. A modest sexiness, for those days when you’re only feeling 20% sex-kittenish.
I’m also diggin’ that nautical-esque top with the v-back.
They’re both handmade and brought to you by Toronto-based indie designer (and obvious style genius) Andrea Winkler, who runs Pretty Raccoon.
Her tops are like champagne for the soul.
One European-ish trend that never really made it big in the United States is the off-center, side zipper.
It has a sort of 80’s feel to it. But in my opinion, it’s not a trendy “here-today-gone-tomorrow” type of look. It’s original. You’re not gonna see 20 other Betty’s with the same thing on.
Holly Hue is a master seamstress when it comes to side zipped tops.
I would sport that camo top, with a black newsboy cap (tilted to the left, of course), some red glossy lips, and a pair of gold door knocker earrings. Because I’m gangsta’ like that.
I’m a thirtysomething-ish mom.
And even though I can still shop the juniors section with absolute ease - I tend to maneuver carefully.
I don’t want to look like I’m trying to relive the most angst ridden years of my life. But then again, I’m still part b-girl. And I like clothes that allow me to express that part of myself, without making me look like a teen mom.
With that said, let’s take a look at Naketano, shall we… This German based line does a damn good job at burning a hole in my wallet.
I love the nice clean lines in the stripes. I love the peek-a-boo shoulder action. And that black kimono dress with the belt is something you’d see in Lucky magazine, hooked up 5 different ways.
The line has an American Apparel 100% cotton feel - without all the candid Polaroid shots of Betty’s in leg warmers, gym shorts and shiny gold leggings.
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