Ruffles

What's not to love about ruffles? My adoration for this flirty feature was revived upon my introduction to this Urban Outfitters Ruffles Wave Duvet Cover ($130). It comes in four different soft, feminine colors, and is only available online. I'd love to trade out my current cover for this one!

Also called a flounce, frill, or a furbelow, this sewing technique was first spotted in the 15th century. Originally found on drawstring necklines of chemises, by the 16th century it was making appearances all over ladies' garments. Today, you can find ruffles, or ruffle-like patterns, on everything from shower curtains to leather bags and blown glass.


Need to add to your home ruffle collection? I've rounded up a number of items that employ both exuberant — and more toned down — ruffles to suit your fancy.

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Johnny Depp, chocolate, the beach — things that make my heart flutter. And, so do ruffles. TheFrugalistaDiaries is a ruffle romantic too, whose affordable skirt made her heart flutter. Leopard print heels and chocolate accessories also make me melt.

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There are cutesy ruffles, then there are chic ruffles. Fab reader Dessert Plate Design is working the latter. Her polka dotted ruffle blouse is simply Fab — every girl needs one for when she's feeling sweet. High-waisted shorts and gladiator sandals continue her fashionable game.

Here's what she has on:

Top: Urban Outfitters
Shorts: H&M
Shoes: Target

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Ruffles have been gracing more than the edges of red carpet gowns of late, adding a touch of fancy to the home on pillows, bedding, and shower curtains. For instance, this Martha Stewart Ruffle Throw ($40) would bring a subtle element of femininity to even the most dapper sofa.

I happen to be a sucker for anything with a wavy ripple, especially when it's not over the top. Here are some of my favorite less-is-more ruffled home décor pieces.

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Everything is coming up ruffled this Spring, and the trend is working its way down to junior fashionistas as well. Unlike adults who often look like little girls when they overdo the look, ruffles look perfectly sophisticated and girly on pint-sized clothing.

Simple: Land's End has moved a bit more stylish this season borrowing some designs from their more fashionable competitors. Their all cotton Ruffle Cardigan ($30) would look perfect on its own, or layered over a Spring dress or t-shirt.
Swank: Crewcuts Classroom Cardigan ($54) looks just like a sized-down version of mama's favorite sweater. This version adds a silk ruffle to a cotton knit sweater.

Which do you prefer?

From Chloë Sevigny in Valentino to Christina Hendricks in Christian Siriano, gowns adorned with dramatic ruffles ruled the red carpet at the 2010 Golden Globes. Newcomer Anna Kendrick also shined in a one-shoulder ruffled dress by Marchesa. Watch FabTV correspondent Louise highlight ruffles as the trend to watch during this year's award show season!

Kringkles looks bundled and beautiful during a post-New Year's trip to Japan — lucky! While out enjoying her Tokyo time, the cutie layered up in a Blair Waldorf-inspired outfit comprised of a ruffly wool coat, tights, and black suede boots. So polished, I'm sure Blair would approve.

Here's what she has on:

Coat: Forever 21
Bag: United Colors of Benetton
Boots: Unknown
Sweater: Unknown
Tights: Unknown

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