lady mary

$39, riverisland.com

I've been catching up on the second season of Downton Abbey (it's much better than the first) and it has me smitten with all things English countryside: chintz fabric, dainty tea cups, wild garden roses. All of which explains my attraction to this floral peplum blouse. It's vibrant and feminine. Very Lady Mary, if she were around today. I'd pair it with Dowager Countess-approved earrings along with something modern and unexpected, like a flashy pair of leather jeans...

1. River Island peplum top, $39, riverisland.com 
2. Dannijo earrings, $260, shopbop.com 
3. Bottega Veneta pailette leather clutch, $2029, barneys.com 
4. Manolo Blahnik sandal, $644, bergdorfgoodman.com 
5. Helmut Lang leather pants, $920, netaporter.com