Pleats

So I'm having a love affair with small pleats currently.  It's like my eye is immediately drawn to them when I've been shopping lately.  What's crazy is I have a black skirt with small pleats and I haven't worn it in years.  So I'm putting it out there, this week I'm wearing my fancy black pleated skirt.  I think to pull it off in a daytime, Mom setting, I'll pair it with a classic white t shirt, hip tennis shoes and a statement necklace.  What I love most about pleats is how feminine they are, yet done in a certain manor can be sexy at the same time.  And if you know me, every now and then I'll try and up the sex appeal in an understated manner. 

So sit back because I have a LOT of fashion and design coming your way.  

FASHION

This still feels so current
Now this SCREAMS me.  It's an understated sexy as all you're showing is your legs.  Now all I have to do is work on my tooshy to pull this off   
Herringbone pleatS with beads
Such a unique way to pleat 
I can't wait to pull my moto leather jacket out this Fall; VIA
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High style classic trousers 
This would be such a fun dress for a wedding 
This SCREAMS me!!!  Brad, can we get married again so I can wear something like this.  Y'all know, it's all about the dress, then the ring, then maybe the groom. 
Those colors!
 A perfect way to wear a pleated skirt in the Fall paired with a plaid shirt.  
I love 60's fashion 
The new corporate woman's blouse?
Pleats and leather together?  Yes!!!  Feminine and edgy can mix in harmony
Great color combo, again perfect for Fall
When the inside of your jacket is special you know you're onto something
I don't love the ribbed top with the pleated skirt, but put a black, smooth fitted top and you've got your holiday outfit 
I feel like this has a slight 80's feel mixed with 2016 but I love it 
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Mother this would is so you if you weren't 5' 0" and shrinking daily 
Anything mixed with leather is great I say 
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This would be perfect for the MET Gala 

DESIGN

Pleats are no different in interior design than fashion.  They come in all sizes and can be used in many places in your home.  

Isn't this whole room perfection?  If you want the BEST grasscloth you go to Phillip Jeffries.  Pea green and purple is always such a great color combo.  And it's great for men and women alike 
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My modern heart still loves a TRADITIONAL skirted table 
Just look at that pleated skirt with the scalloped overlay 
Who says pleats can only be used in a traditional setting?  (Similar one here)
Mini pleats for a pillow with a flange edge 
Just look at the back detail of those chairs!
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Doesn't this restaurant's wood detail remind you of pleating?

Thanks so much for reading!

Tucker

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