Navy Made Fun! Ann Taylor Link Sleeveless Peplum Top

Ann Taylor Link Print Sleeveless Peplum Top, Size 4 (purchased on sale for $48.60)

Ann Taylor Navy A-line skirt with pockets, Size 4 (2012)

American Rag Shoes (2012)



Close up of print on top



Hello!  What a day I’ve had already!  I had to take my 17-month-old son in for allergy testing this morning and I forgot that I would be holding him for 20 minutes after the skin pricks and that they would give him a flavor ice pop to distract him while I tried to prevent him from touching his back.  Last time we both had streaks of red all over us from the cherry flavor icee.  I may not have worn this outfit if I had remembered the frozen ice pops, but I forgot and was quite nervous when they brought a green one to him today!  Fortunately my outfit made it through unscathed (unfortunately, my little guy wasn’t so lucky. . . he’s allergic to chocolate!  A world without chocolate??? Unimaginable!) 

Back to the positive, though. . . my top made it through without a drop of green, which is a good thing, because this was one of my purchases from Ann Taylor last week and I was wearing it for the first time.  The retail price for the top is $68 and it was one of the select styles on sale with 30% off last week, so I got it for $48.60.  The Link Print Sleeveless Peplum Top can be found on line here, where it is currently listed for full price.  When I tried this top on, I absolutely loved it!  The Size Small fit well and the shape of the color blocking print makes your waist appear to be tiny.  The print itself looks like a kind of geometric flower in navy and white with little orange circles.  And the peplum is subtle with the fabric draping nicely on the hips.  I think an orange skirt would work well with this top too but, I went with a navy A-line skirt with pockets from Ann Taylor, Size 4 (2012).  I may try orange next time or even white capris.  I did coordinate with the orange dots with my bracelet and earrings.  I also accessorized with a gold “twig” necklace and one of my favorite pairs of shoes, by American Rag.  I love the braided platform and heel and the white stitching on top.  And for as tall as these shoes are, they are surprisingly comfortable!