Pretty Pretty Peplums

Today's FASHION FIXATION du jour is a trend thats making a mah-jor comeback this season: The Peplum.  A peplum is a short, often ruffled or pleated, overskirt that is attached at the waist of dresses, skirts, tops or jackets. Though they have not been seen for some time peplums have been gracing the waistlines of fashionable women recently in record numbers. Everyone from royals to Real Housewives are rocking this spring statement.

A 21st Century take on the peplum is showing it on tops or jackets instead of simply skirts or dresses. This flattering addition is perfect for different body types and different styles! Also on a blouse or jacket it can be worn with jeans to dress it down a it for a more casual look. 

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1. Real Housewife of New Jersey Melissa Gorga donned a nude peplum dress for the Life & Style "A Summer of Style" party. 

Photo: Property of LotYaC

2. From the closet of Y&C blogger Jenn a little black dress with a peplum perfect for a night out!

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3. An adorable pairing of an off white peplum blouse with a mint trouser. 

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4. A bold printed peplum skirt with neon blouse and bright accessories. 

What do you think of this chic spring trend??  Let us know on twitter or Facebook !!!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn

:)

Photos: borrowed from Pinterest- Thank you to all of our fellow bloggers for sharing your pics on Pinterest!

Classic Americana

For this week's Flashback Friday, we are traveling way back in time. All the way back to July 4, 1776 to be exact. To refresh your memories, this was the day that America declared independence from Great Britain and also the day that the Declaration of Independence was adopted. From this day forward, America only continued to grow and strengthen. Over 200 years later, Americans continue to celebrate this occasion and show their American pride.

This summer has seen a lot of that American pride. American flags and red, white, and blue apparel has been a popular trend and we at LotYaC have "jumped on the bandwagon". In honor of the upcoming July 4th holiday, here are our favorite ways to embrace patriotic patterns!

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1. Y&C blogger Lyndsey made these shorts from an old pair of men's Levi's! (tutorial to come)

                                                                         Photo: http://www.seamsforadesire.com/
2. This chic lady dons a button down covered in American Spirit

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3. Lauren Conrad and her gal pals sported these U.S.A. sneakers at Coachella

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4. This girl is letting her Fashion Flag Fly with this cozy sweater

Will you join in on this trend? Share your pics of you wearing some Independence Day- Inspired pieces on our Facebook page or Tweet us!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

P.S. If you combined all of these pieces, you would be one giant flag!
Photos: borrowed from Pinterest- Thank you to all of our fellow bloggers for sharing your pics on Pinterest!

Making a Comeback!

Hello Hello!

It has been far too long since we've posted to Lifestyles of the Young and Chic.  We have had a pretty intense year of school and whatnot so we have been a bit inconsistent with our blogging.  BUT since it is summer we are back and better than ever!!

We will be posting more frequently than ever before so make sure you keep checking back in!! We are bringing back our usual FASHION FIXATIONS and STYLE SPOTLIGHTS but we have a few more surprises in store for our LotYaC faithful!  So make sure to check in every day for your daily dose of Flawless and Fabulous.  And do not forget to check out our Twitter and Facebook and brand new Pinterest for some more insights into Y&C and share some of your young and chic tips and ideas!!!  We LOVE to hear from you!

We know we have been neglecting all of our FAB FOLLOWERS but we promise we are here to stay and make your day a whole lot more fabulous!! Check back often and let us know what you think about the new and improved Lifestyles of the Young and Chic!!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!

Love, 

Lyndsey and Jenn

:)

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