Topped with Interest

When I first got into fashion, actual fashion and not wear AE and A&F because everyone else does kind of this, I bought into the idea that most of what I needed in my wardrobe were basics. So I bought basics. White tees, gray tanks, black sweaters, etc. There was a little color in there to be sure via my favorite purple cashmere sweater and colored tees and such but they lacked interest and I basically had a wonderful closet full of drab. And I felt drab to be honest. It wasn't until a few MONTHS later that I realized something - I need interesting tops.

Okay, I am not dim witted or the like, at least I don't think so. Nevertheless I am wondering how it took me so long to come up with this conclusion. Isn't that pretty self explainatory? You want interesting clothes in your closet, for sure. Regardless of how I got there or how long it took me I got there and I am pleased to annouce that I have interesting tops to wear! And I am an interesting topaholic. Self professed.

I have been shopping around lately because since school has started I have been needing some retail therapy, the intense kind. Here are some tops that make me happy and will hopefully be mine soon...

Fall Trend: Exposed Zippers

I have always been a fan of this trend. I am a pretty girly person and for the majority of my life I have dressed fairly preppy. I don't always enjoy being the prep though. I am not one to go all out crazy with fashion, it just is not me. I do however like to add little things to my ensemble to make it slightly more tough: enter the exposed zipper.

I can wear my girly skirts - with an exposed zipper down the back - which instantly adds interest and a little bit of a rocker feel - not to mention a little sex appeal. The exposed zipper is an easy way to add a little something to your outfit without overdoing it.

These are some of my favorites but there are TONS of options out there right now.

In Order: Kimchi Blue $58; F21 Draped Zip Top $26; Urban Renewal $38; Artemis Warrior Dress $60