Crop Tops: No or Go?

I'm kind of falling for the crop top trend. Although I'd have to do about a million crunches before I could wear one myself... I think it's a fun and tasteful way to show a little skin when done right. I've seen a lot of looks where crop tops are worn with high waisted skirts or shorts, but for the summer months they're now being paired with a completely exposed midriff. So what do you all think? Should they only be worn with high waist pieces? Are you loving this trend or should midriff's be kept covered?

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Comfy Chic

There is nothing I love more than finding an outfit that is as adorable as it is comfortable, and for me that's hard to come by. Lately, my idea of a comfortable outfit has been a pair of shorts and a t-shirt, but these outfits above have me inspired. I'm determined to find pieces that look cute and comfy, and not like I just rolled out of bed.

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Queen Elizabeth the First

Queen Elizabeth Tudor I by George Gower

Recently, I have had an incredible fetish for anything Elizabethan, big frills, intricate details, gold and pearls. It's not because her sheer strength and ferocity, but her ability to take control of a situation (or kingdom) and be a bad*ss about the whole thing. It could also be because of my love for The Tudors, an amazing show which turned me on to QEI in the first place.

Lustful. Historical. Tragic. Amazing.
The series sadly ended as King Henry VIII ran out of wives.

Modern QEI look by Gareth Pugh.

Intricate lace Valentino Shoes.

The most beautiful library ever!

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What Women Need is a Dream

 "I realized that fashion is not about second skin. It's not the perfect white shirt or camel jacket. What women need is a dream." -Alber Elbaz

These women have taken the Elbaz route, meaning that in the midst of all the trends, the must haves, and the classic pieces they have found their home in the fashion world. They've reached the "dream" by having fun while playing dress up and taking chances with the clothes they wear.

ALL photo credit goes to these lovely men: Street Peeper & Style and the City 
Quote from Marie Claire. Read the rest of the article here, I highly recommend it!