Black Lace Roundup

I thought it only fitting to end Black Lace Week by wearing all the theme items at once. Rest assured; I didn’t leave the house like this. I certainly couldn’t go anywhere without shoes.

Cardigan, Rodarte for Target. Blouse, Newport News. Dress, Forever 21. Slip, thrifted. Tights, Apostrophe.


There were a few requests to see the upper half of this dress. It’s daringly low-cut and I wouldn’t wear it without something beneath or on top. (I’m wearing the slip underneath in this photo.)

What was your favorite outfit from Black Lace Week?

My favorite outift from the week was...
	Impractical
	Fringe
	Plaid plus Leopard equals Awesome
	Charmant
	Busy
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Busy

So, maybe this outfit is a little busy. I could have done without the tights or maybe the necklaces, but I like a little excess.

Shrug, INC. Blouse, Newport News. Tank, Maurice’s (swap). Skirt, Rafaella (thrifted). Tights, Stocking Diva. Boots, Rampage. Doily necklace, self-made. Shell necklace, consignment.


I’m still loving this cheapo Deb vest. I wear it under my wool winter coat. It doesn’t interfere with the coat’s high armholes and adds at least 20 degrees to the coat’s temperature rating.




For no reason at all...kittens!

Charmant

It took black lace week to think of wearing this dress as a skirt. The top is far too boobilicious for work, but that’s easily concealed with a layer. A sweater and blazer take the dress from slutty to charming.

Blazer, Cami. Sweater, Ann Taylor Loft. Dress, Forever 21. Tights, Target. Booties, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Charm necklace, thrifted.



When you see me against this background, I’m standing in the hall and the camera is in the bathroom. Doubly charming, no?




And most charming of all…my butt.

Plaid + Leopard = Awesome

I’m woefully behind on my style/fashion blog reading. As of this writing, Google Reader has 349 entries for me to get through. When I finally get back at it, I plan to play Sister Wolf’s Buzzword Bingo. For those of you already playing, this post contains two bingo words/phrases. Watch for them!

Lace cardigan, Rodarte for Target. Dress, Bitten (shortened). Obi belt, Sugadaminka. Tights, Target. Boots, Rampage. Necklace, thrifted.


I used my pattern mixing trick to decide if leopard went with plaid. Would I buy a plaid dress with a leopard-print midsection? Fuck yeah!

Fringe

I SO have a thing for fringe and its relative, the tassel. While tassels can be pricey, a length of fringe trim from the fabric store is quite inexpensive. The makings of this fringe bracelet were surely less than a dollar.

Shrug, Express (swap). Dress, Melton. Slip, thrifted. Dupati scarf, importer. Black tights, Danskin. Gray lace tights, Apostrophe. Boots, White Mountain. Fringe bracelet, self-made.


Please excuse the giant hand. I’m coming to get you, Ba-ba-ra!


Today’s black lace element is a bit subtler. As a consolation, you get gray lace, too.

Impractical

These shoes were not the most practical purchase. First off, no possible weather condition is appropriate for suede peeptoe heels. (And that’s why I’ve only taken a few steps out of doors wearing them.) Secondly, I can only describe my gait in these as “tottering.” They are my highest of heels, measuring 4.5 inches. Supposedly, the half inch platform makes these more walkable, but I end up tripping more than ever with the extra height under the ball of my foot. Finally, they are the most expensive thing in my closet. But, I love them anyway.

Blouse, F21. Vest, H&M. Skirt, Jones New York Country (thrifted). Brooch, my grandmother. Cuff, swap. Tights, Apostrophe. Shoes, BCBGeneration.

The shoes and tights were the perfect elements to add a bit of frivolity to an otherwise staid outfit.


The brooch was my grandmother’s. My sister Brina was sweet enough to pass it on to me.


This week is “black lace week.” I haven’t done a theme week since October’s Burpello. Themes inspire me and prompt me to try new things. You can see prior theme weeks listed in the sidebar to the right.