Lovely In Lace

This season, there is a big trend in fashions from the Victorian era. This means that styles that were worn from 1837-1901 are back in style for 2008. Items that fit in with Victorian fashions include pearls, ruffles, feathers, bows, fur (though I suggest wearing fake fur instead of the real thing!), silk, and the main focus of this article, lace! I love lace! It's very feminine yet still has an edgy feel to it. Another great thing about lace is that the color of lace you wear can totally set the mood for the rest of your outfit. You can wear black lace for a dark and gothic feel, pink lace to be girly and romantic, white to give off a classy vibe, red to be sexy, and the list goes on! Who knew one change in color could be enough to tell an entirely different story about you? Well whatever story you want to tell about yourself, I am going to feature some lacey items to help you out with it. Hopefully, this will give you some ideas on what kind of look you want to try out with lace.

Lace Pumps, $24.99, available in sizes 8-10, charlotterusse.com

Lace Rhinestone Bracelet, $4.00, charlotterusse.com

Lace Ruffle Top, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Lace Shell Earrings, $4.00, shown in purple; also available in turquoise, charlotterusse.com

Metallic Lace Skirt, $22.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Pleated Lace Skirt, $22.99, available in sizes 1-13, charlotterusse.com

Lace Stirrup Leggings, $16.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Bardot Satin Top, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Celeste Lace Tunic, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Flirty Lace Shirt, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Lavish Lace Tunic, $27.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Lace Yoke Satin Dress, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

6 Degrees Lace-Trim Cap-Sleeve Top, $29.99, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

American Rag Lace-Trim Short-Sleeve Top, $21.00, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Kool Hearts Smocked-Bottom Lace Blouse with Cami, $27.00, available in sizes M-XL, macys.com

Love Tease Sleeveless Emma Lace Dress, $51.75, available in sizes 3-13, macys.com

Speechless Puff-Sleeve Top with Lace Detail, $36.00, available in sizes S and M, macys.com

Trixxi Flutter-Sleeve Top with Lace Neckline, $28.50, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

XOXO Convertible-Strap Lace Dress, $44.25, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Animal Lace Legging, $12.50, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Bow Bust Lace Top, $17.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Lace Cardigan, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Lace Dolman Top, $20.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Lace Flower Legging, $12.50, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Lace Overlay ID Case, $9.50, shown in red; also available in pink and gold, wetseal.com

Lace Print Cardigan, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Lace Ruched Scarf, $7.50, wetseal.com

Lace Ruffle Front Top, $20.50, shown in vent teal; also available in potent purple, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Lace Smocked Top, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Lace Tank Top, $22.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Sheer MohairBabydoll Sweater, $9.99, shown in pink; also available in navy, sizes XS-L (pink not available in XS or L), alloy.com

Pink Lace Fingerless Gloves, $6.00, hottopic.com

Red Lace Heart Choker, $14.00, hottopic.com

Scalloped Top, $39.00, shown in rose bloom; also available in black, sizes XS-L, victoriassecret.com

Squareneck Bra Top, $35.00, shown in candy apple; also available in plum passion, hibiscus, tropical blue, cool mint, winter white, and black, victoriassecret.com

I hope my little lacey finds help give you some ideas for new looks to try out. If you find some of the more see-through lacy items to be too revealing for you to wear on their own, you don't have to shy away. You can easily wear a camisole or tank top underneath your lace. You can even layer your lace over a long-sleeved shirt or a sweater top on the colder days to come. Remember, layering is also a big trend right now (article on layers coming soon!). If you have any other suggestions for current trends that you would like me to write about, let me know. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace.