Fall in Love With... Cold Shoulders
I've been slightly obsessed with cold shoulder tops lately. Cut out shoulders transform an otherwise simple piece into something a little sexier, a little edgier. The peek-a-boo shoulder adds a fun and flirty feel without showing too much. It's subtle, but sexy. The look was initially introduced in the nineties when Donna Karan debuted her iconic "cold shoulder" dress on Hillary Rodham Clinton who wore the dress to the inaugural ball. When asked about the gown, Karan said that no matter what women think about their bodies, they never complain about their shoulders. And she's right! The trend regained momentum more recently during spring 2012 fashion week when designers like Richard Chai LOVE, 3.1 Phillip Lim and BCBG Max Azria rolled out various interpretations of the shoulder splice.
Needless to say, I'm a big fan of the look. When it came to designing my spring collection for my LC Lauren Conrad collection for Kohl's I was inspired to create a few easy-to-wear flirty blouses. And Donna's famed cold shoulder made the cut.
I adore this blouse (pictured above) because I'm a sucker for floral prints and chiffon. When I designed it I wanted to create something feminine that would turn heads, which is why the shoulder splice was the perfect finishing touch. I love wearing this blouse over a camisole with dark wash jeans.
What do you think about the cold shoulder look? How would you wear the Floral Chiffon Top?
XO Lauren
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I'm on the website right now and it's only available in red! I want the gray one. Is there any chance you'll be putting up more at the stores?
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This great post inspired me to write a piece on revealing your shoulders, Love the Look!! http://iwantstyling.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/fashion-advice-2/
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My mom bought me this for Christmas! My boyfriend loves it sooo much because it shows my collar bone :D
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the top is cute but its not a look for me...im very concious about my shoulders as i think there a bit manish so i tend to keep them covered.
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This is so cute. I bought a new floral blouse the other day. Looks amazing with leather jeans. I've featured an outfit post on www.mediamarmalade.com xx
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gorgeous design and gorgeous print lauren! I love hearing about your inspiration :)
-Haleigh
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I just bought a black and white cold shoulder top! Lauren, you're right about the sexyness of this style. I felt so hot in it, I think I'll wear it with a pair ok skinnies and heels for my Valentine's date... Also, you're LC Collection top is gorgeous!
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I love that fashion is repeating itself - the midi skirt, the cold shoulders - such a blast from the past! I love this top - the floral print is so feminine and the cut out makes your shoulders look so cute! I would pair it with skinny jeans in either black or white and some pumps - and its a perfectly romantic date look (maybe Valentines?) Its too bad we don't have Kohl's in Canada. However, we are certainly bringing Lauren's PaperCrown to our boutique!
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i'm going to start looking for these shirts as I'm out! ;)
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This shirt is so cute! I love how you paired it with the ballerina bun. Adorable!
-Janine
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I'm a sucker for floral prints myself. I hope to continue building on my floral collection! This top is absolutely beautiful Lauren!! LOVE IT :)
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i'm actully not a fan of these kinds of shirts but it looks great on you! :)
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Love the shirt!!
I made a special trip to Kohls' to buy it after seeing in on line the other week. I just wish they still had some of your skinny jeans...everything seems to be flair / bootcut now. -
oohhh. very nice. i'd wear it with my slim cropped pants from gap or jeggings, i like james jeans (:
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This is so cute! I'm going to have to take a shopping trip on my next paycheck!
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