A Peplum in Your Step

Ludlow was watching Khloe and Lamar on E! the other day...(yes, not the most high brow of TV shows but the reality addiction continues). In one scene, Lamar was explaining the cartoon character Peppy Le Pew to Khloe. His description of Peppy always wanting to date the cat that he thought was a skunk like him, because of her black and white coloring, reminded us of how image is so important (bet you didn't expect that!).

It can get you in the door for prospective clients and even be considered for promotions. Of course, it can work the opposite way too... See, a classy french skunk's attractions CAN teach us a thing or two.

Which brings us to our word association with professionally classy french-like clothing: Peplum. The word itself is lovely and the image is so 1950's old hollywood, like Grace Kelly in Monaco.

Ludlow wore this peplum top from J.Crew. The floral print incorporates a second trend this spring (a 2 in 1). 

Here it's paired with white wide leg trousers, (old, similar here) but would go just as well with a navy or white pencil skirt (the true French way).

So elegant - it's sure to put a pep in your step. Something that doesn't go unnoticed by your colleagues, manager and clients in the most positive way.