Keep them Cropped

My latest obsession this summer is the cropped tees... especially the crochet cropped tees. They are so cute!! Found a ton of them online... its as if everyone is making and selling them. They would be so perfect over a top or a bikini.

         

I quite adore this Karley Crochet Crop Top (left). I would like to make a version of this. I am not sure if this will suit normal body people but who cares... its damn cute. I had been to New Look this week... and this top (right) looks as good in real as it does in the picture... and they are pretty inexpensive! It also comes in an orange colour, which is nice as well... but this blue is quite different and more fresh.

         

For a more brand conscious person, this Alexander Wang Fringed Crop Top (left) is the perfect option. A more feminine version is this ZOO crochet top (right). Love the lace in this one. The long sleeve on this one will look great on any sleeveless vest.

         

A completely different take on the cropped top, is this ASOS crochet vest (left). Love the colour and feel of the vest. This Floral Crop Top (right) is another favourite. Quirky and different. Its a perfect blend of fabric and crochet.

         

Cropped tops are very 70s for me... and I just love the 70s look on these two cropped tops. The ASOS cropped vest (left) is one of the few tops I liked with fringed edges while the dual tone of the vintage Dreamcatcher crochet top (right) is so perfect for that lazy sunday outing.

        

A little longer versions of the cropped tops are these two tops in lace. While the Awake Coture crochet top (left) is more simple the Nasty Gal top (right) is more funky with its fancy back. 

         

Finally, for the more sexier versions of the cropped top. The Foxy House cropped top (left) is shorter than most tops and its edges are so beautifully cut out. With a more intricate crochet work, we have the Open Crochet Poncho (right). The ribbed sleeves and the wavy pattern makes this top one of my favourites.

Beret-ful

Beret... they are so beautiful... so lazy, so relaxed and so pretty. There are tons and tons of patterns for these available online. Some of my favourites are below.

Love this One Day Beret. Its a pretty simple knitting pattern and looks amazing in any multicolour thread.

How beautiful is this Star Crossed Slouchy Beret!! Its so romantic and lazy... perfect for spring.

This All-Day Beret is so perfect. Looks pretty and like its name says... is fantastic all through the day. 

This is a fun Grace Lace Beret. Its fresh and fun. Love the way it sits on the head.

This Simple Spring to Fall Beret is a very cute crochet option and very very simple... can be done in a few hours tops.

A little complicated crochet beret... is this pretty Phannie. The perfect accomplice for the bad hair day.

Sometimes all we need is a bit of inspiration. Hope this collection is inspiring enough for you to look for that perfect beret and make one. Have fun!

The White Lace Skirt

During a recent visit to the local fabric shop, I got a meter of beautiful white lace in the left over pieces... and I had to have it. Since it was just around a meter, i figured I'll make a skirt... something about a white lace skirt is so elegant, fun and girly.

There are quite a few inspirations for the white skirt on the net.

Love the white skirt of the left from House of Fraser... smart and sophisticated, while the ASOS on the right is fun and flirty.

There are some amazing stuff on Lookbook as well. Something about the skirt below is so fresh... and I love how they look with a shirt!

The skirt below is more the kind I love... very clean and smart. The unfinished hem adds to the overall look and love it being teamed with something so tailored.

But when you think lace, it needs to be a little girly and a little flirty... and the skirt below is a bit of both.

My only problem is, white is a tricky colour - it can very easily be see through. Now all I need to do is come up with a design and pattern for my white lace skirt.