A couple weeks ago, I explored the elegant, classic, and timeless style of lace. This week, however, it's time to look at a totally different side of my favorite fabric. When worn in color, lace takes on a totally different feel; moving from another traditional and pretty piece of clothing to a modern, eclectic, and even edgy part of your wardrobe. Nowhere was this concept better executed than this time a year ago, in Christopher Kane's spring 2011 line. His use of neon perforated leather to create a bright lace-inspired look was extremely innovative, transforming classic silhouettes into avant-garde looks with a self-proclaimed “Princess Margaret on acid” feel. More recently, Blumarine explored a similar style for their fall 2011 line, with a variety of boxy lace sheath dresses in colors that evoke the Fanta Girls' costumes. Even Vogue Italia recognizes that colored lace is here to stay, exploring the trend on their website through archived editorial photos, celebrity inspiration, and examples of the trend on the catwalk, with a brief commentary chronicles the history of lace.
This Fashionista knows how to work the colored lace look. She chose a pale shade of sage that suits her well – not too bright, but beautiful nonetheless. Pairing her skirt with a white top, navy sweater, and navy Jack Rogers with gold trim, she looks chic and laid back as she walks to class. To recreate the bright lace look, try items such as Tibi's swan lace shorts, Topshop's lace crop tee, and Asos' premium shift dress. This Fashionista's exact skirt is also still available on J Crew's website (as long as your a size 00, 0, 2, or 8)! Happy shopping!