Halter Hotties: Halter Neck Outfit Inspired by a Fruit

Well, my favorite color is… shall we say, a bit… involved. Just like the best things in life, Persimmon can be somewhat elusive and hard to capture. The problem (that it is many colors in one; Pinks, Corals & Oranges) & the joy of persimmon is that, for me, it’s part memory. I first fell in love with Persimmon at Grandma’s.

Throughout the day, my cousin & I would occupy ourselves with helping grandma in the garden, exploring the attic rooms for lost treasure or strolling through the neighborhood, marveling over the giant monkey tree at the end of the block. But, the real magic started in the early evening when the Lawrence Welk reruns came on the T.V. (yes, I was young, but even at that age I knew, you only watched the Lawrence Welk show at grandma’s and the unspoken vow between Shell & I was, you did not mention this to anyone beyond grandma’s living room.) 

When the dancers began flitting across the screen, it was our cue to prepare for our evening’s recital. We would disappear into grandma’s bedroom and after much debate over which negligee & costume jewels would best suit each of us, we’d reappear, announcing… “Our show is about to begin”. (In other words… Gramma ~ Grampa, get in here, sit down and prepare to be amazed!) 

The awe inspiring spectacle would commence, flowing from behind the bedroom door we would twirl & prance throughout the living room, into the dining room and back to the bedroom for our first of many costume changes.

As any great variety show performer knows, the costume change is what it’s all about… Such was the beginning of my fascination with the color, Persimmon. With an abundance of chiffon, it was the negligee I most often chose. I was captured by it’s many translucent layers of peach, orange, coral and pink, the combined colors transformed into a lush PERSIMMON… My favorite color.

1. A lush and silky top, with all the persimmon colors represented: Halter Hotties “Persimmon Dream” halter top made from a 1950’s era, vintage, 100% silk scarf fully lined in Hot Pink Satin Silk Charmeuse. Available at www.halterhotties.com, $219.00














2. Earrings, just long enough to tickle the tops of your bared shoulders as you pirouette through the foyer: Hand made by Bella Jewels, Available at 1000 Markets, $278.00

3. Sandles, complete with gold tone scallops to catch the light as you prance into your day by L' Autre Chose High heeled gold sandles, lamé varnished side buckle closure with leather sole. Available at YOOX, Collection: Spring-Summer, $198.00

4. The full, fluttery, perfect for twirling through town skirt is a cotton sateen gâteau skirt in fresh orange by J.Crew. This feminine skirt features pleated tiers and inverted pleats around the waist, creating a flirty bell shape. Available at www.jcrew.com, $88.00

5. A super-duper sexy Purse: Vintage hot pink 1960 clutch/purse. Available through Etsy Shop, “2007Musarra”, $40.00

( This purse just makes me smile. It literately embodies Grandma's 1960 bathroom. Glossy Pink with gold accents, love it :)

6. A sweet, sensual perfume to inspire memories: Betsey Johnson by Betsey Johnson, 3.4 oz Eau De Parfum Spray for women. Top notes: pear and grapefruit. Middle notes: freesia and lily of the valley. Bottom notes: praline and sandalwood.

7. Show off your beautifully bared arm with this Nordstrom “Open Scroll Cuff Bracelet”, $51.90

8. A cozy wrap, just incase you’ve twirled, tickled, fluttered, and pranced your way right into the night: “Ivory Cashmere Fringe Wrap” by Kashmere. Available at www.bluefly.com, $100.00

9. And last but not least, the perfect color for your Tapping Tootsies: Robertson exclusive “LA Sunset” by Chanel.