An Invitation To Frolic
photos by john
today i am wearing something new: my first-ever peplum top, which i got on a random whim while window-shopping in the mall. this, i feel, is a significant sartorial milestone for me as the style never quite appealed to me before…though i did frequently like seeing it on others. and so here i am now, months after the fact, frolicking in a darling peplum piece and loving every second of it.
i had no intentions of buying anything that day: i was browsing the racks of kamiseta (you know how there are shops you are always drawn to, even when you are just wandering aimlessly while passing the time?) and immediately gravitated toward this top. i was surprised, to say the least – more so when i discovered the gorgeous criss-cross back, on top of the sweet polka dots with which i was already enamored. i tried on the smallest size (fit like a glove!) and learned that it actually came from the miss k line, kamiseta’s classy/trendy collection for the younger, budget-conscious crowd.
i couldn’t help but look around some more, and true enough i found so many other cute things to buy. i ended up with another couple of pieces from miss k, including this oh-so-sweet canvas bag. they are a match made in heaven and i cannot wait to spend my summer in my new, lovely purchases.
top, canvas tote – miss k by kamiseta
trousers – thrifted
flats – marc by marc jacobs
necklace, ring – anagon
nails – polish me silly misty river
April 3, 2014 at 2:59 am
I love the whole outfit!!!! Are your shoes comfy? And it fits you well ba?:) thanks bestie ❤️
April 3, 2014 at 11:01 am
thank you! they are quite comfy, though admittedly still in the “breaking in” stage so i do get a couple of blisters after wearing for some time. 🙁 they fit half a size too big, sadly. apparently this design really runs a bit large. but it’s alright, i still love ’em! x
April 3, 2014 at 10:24 am
Gotta say that that Peplum Top is such a good buy! I jelly. :))))
April 3, 2014 at 11:02 am
isn’t it? i swear it’s the sweetest little thing. it also comes in a lovely floral pattern that i am planning to buy soon! lol. xo
April 4, 2014 at 7:15 pm
Hi bestie, I’ve been lurking in your blog for a while and I couldn’t resist to comment on this post and look for your top and tote at Kamiseta. Sadly, when I visited their branch in MOA, they were not available because the “lady” told me that there is an ongoing sale and the Miss K line are hidden in the stock room. I wish I could sneak in their stock room. hahaha! btw, I totally love your shoes. 😉
April 4, 2014 at 8:48 pm
hahaha! aww better come back for ’em when they are pulled back out into the world! i swear they are so worth it–even the other miss k items! (; and thank you! xo
April 6, 2014 at 1:59 pm
I will definitely get one of that top from miss k and the bag its so cuuuttee!! both looks perfect on you miss bestie 😉
April 7, 2014 at 3:07 pm
haha then let’s wear both at the same time! thanks xx
April 8, 2014 at 9:54 am
hahaha I cant imagine myself wearing the same shirt along with you 😀 that would be fun 🙂
April 10, 2014 at 4:32 pm
Does the peplum top have built in pads?
April 11, 2014 at 5:30 pm
no, you will have to use some of them stick-on bras hehe. that’s what i did anyway! x
April 16, 2014 at 11:50 pm
This is a lovely summery outfit! The flower garland is beautiful!