LACE – It’s a trend!(?)
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{{Dress: Tulle (similar)
{{Cardigan: JCrew Factory
{{Necklace: Caroline G. Shop
{{Belt: Vera Bradley (old)
{{Shoes: Target
{{Bracelet: American Bridal c/o
Don’t get me wrong, I was super pumped when Marion announced this month’s “Trend of the Month” challenge was lace. I LOVE lace. I love this dress. I wear it a lot.
Well, not so much anymore.
I’ll be honest, it was NOT easy to zip up, but hey, I made it work. But, I can guarantee it won’t be worn again for at least, uhhh, five more months. At least.
Anywho.
I love lace, but I am a little shocked to see that it’s considered a “trend” right now. Like, I really would love to know the process of how “trends” are decided upon. Because, in my book, lace never left.
Lace has always been awesome. But I guess that means that right now it’s just more awesome?
I love fashion (clearly), but I often am dumfounded when I find out about something “coming back into style” or a new “trend” and I’m all over here like, “uhhh I never stopped wearing that.”
So, then I start to think, “Wait a tick, have I been “uncool” this whole time and I didn’t know it?”
For example, apparently “arm parties” are no longer cool. Lame. I still like me a good arm party and I will wear one if I want to.
Also, apparently bootcut or flare jeans may be making a come back. Wait, they LEFT? I had no idea.
And this whole “black and white” trend. I mean, black and white seem like colors that never went away to me. I could be wrong, but I didn’t think black and white was ever an “uncool” color scheme to wear. Am I wrong?
I think it’s all just a huge marketing ploy by the fashion industry. And honestly, I’m okay with it. But I wish they’d stop trying to make “fetch” happen, so to speak.
Tell me. What do you think about “TRENDS“? Are there any trends that surprise you? Or trends that you think never went out of style? What about trends you aren’t a fan of?
Linking up today with Marionberry Style, The Pleated Poppy, Wardrobe Wednesday, and Random Wednesday with Shanna.
I totally agree with you here. I never buy things on trend because I’m always waiting for a sale. And since when did black and white become so popular-I wear it all the time just like everyone else. I’m starting to believe that the trendcasters are just fresh out of ideas.
http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com
First of all, you look absolutely gorgeous in this outfit! What a beautiful dress! I love your belt, too. It adds some spunk to the more serious lace dress. I truly love most everything you wear – I wish I had your closet!
I’m absolutely with you on the whole trends thing. Sometimes when I hear something is a new trend, I get all confused. Like with the bootcut jeans thing, I feel like a loser because I’ve been wearing them this whole time! And black and white? I don’t get that. How can a neutral color be “trendy?!”
theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com
You look adorable – I love the lace dress! I know what you mean about certain “trends” – I too was surprised about black and white being labeled as “trendy”. I always considered it a classic combination!
I totally agree with you!! I think I posted something a little while back about how I heard arm parties were on their way “out” and was sad about it, haha. I too believe a good bootcut will NEVER go out of style and it’s all a ploy to make you buy more!!!
hi Molly! I have to apologize for not noticing you sooner. You were so nice to come and follow me months ago and then around Christmas I found you and you didn’t follow me. I was miffed. Then about 2 weeks ago I was over at What 2 Wear and realized you were the one that followed me already initially months ago. I am the dork or a fork. Gosh, forgive? You look so cute at 20 weeks! Congratulations and all!!!!
aw no worries, Renae!! it happens!! you are awesome.
Ugh I totally feel you on the whole trends thing! I am always missing the memo when it comes to what’s in and what’s out. And I read fashion blogs daily! There’s just too much information out there. It’s best to just stick with what you love and wear what makes you feel good!
Also, I absolutely love the lace dress you are wearing! It’s so pretty and looks fabulous on you.
Hi Molly! I found your blog through the pregnancy link-up and thought I would say hi. This post made me realize that I have an old vera bradley belt I had forgotten about that will be the perfect pregnancy belt and its very springy and bright too! Congratulations!
Shannon [ lifeofpoole.blogspot.com ]
aw thank you so much, shannon!! nice to meet you, girl!
Some things are timeless like lace and b/w. Love your dress (and the very awesome individual looking belt). I do follow what’s ‘on trend’ but I think it’s critical to make these things your own with personal touches. Thanks for sharing with WW!
ah, this is such a great look on you!
you look AMAZING in lace, friend!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Haha. I was just talking about how I have always worn lace. I didn’t care if it was trendy or not. I like my lace outfits so I keep wearing them.
The other day I read a blog post saying denim jackets were back and I was like…wait, what?! Where did they go?! Missed that memo! :o)
You know how I feel about this…..lace is a classic not a trend!! Hahahah you look ravishing my lady friend 🙂
Brooke @ what2wear
Lol love the lace look on you, trendy or not. Such a cute dress for your baby bump!
You look great. I love this lace dress. I’m pretty meh on trends. I try to stick to ‘staples’. By the time I save up to purchase something trendy, it’s usually no longer trendy.
That outfit looks great on you!!
Congrats on being a mommy to be!! Man I feel horrible for not keeping up better. 🙁 Forgive me..please!
Whaaaaaa? Arm parties aren’t cool anymore? GASP!!!! I hear ya….it’s all a marketing ploy. And that cute lace dress will be waiting for you to wear again soon!!! You are one stylish little momma!!
i know, right?!!?!? i refuse to believe it’s true. arm parties are still awesome.
That lace dress looks so pretty on you, Molly! I agree that a lot of these “trends” don’t really seem like trends to me. I think black and white is a classic combo that always been in style!
-Sharon
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Awwww Molly! Seriously your baby bump is so cute! I love this full lace dress on you!
Love your dress and the necklace is fabulous. I agree with you. Things that are decided that they are now trendy, who decided that?!!! I still like a good arm party and I think so do many people. I like to stay classic and infused a few trendy pieces into my wardrobe.
Agi:)
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I will forever love the elegance of lace… You look wonderful with that baby bump Molly!
xoxo
A-
Nooo way!!!!!! I wore the same lace dress yesterday, haha, our baby bumps in lace look like tween bumps:) Love how you styled this dress!!!
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I’m with you. Bah Humbug on so called “trends” – I wore studs and spikes before they were “in” and will not be abandoning them, or arm parties, or my beloved emerald and cobalt or my bootcut jeans. I understand the mentality of changing things up but you’ve gotta wear what makes you look and feel good, right?
You look so gorgeous in this white lace dress! And I agree, some “trends” never left, so I’m not sure why they are still considered trends, but I do agree that it’s all probably a marketing ploy. Those darn advertisers!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I agree about the trends! So crazy!! You look great in this dress by the way. And you will look great in it after baby too 🙂
Oh, and I can’t believe arm parties are over. I just started participating in December – haha!!!!
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Shelly
Aw I love lace! I just posted an outfit post with a similar lace dress on Monday!
I love this dress on you, you look so pretty! As far as the arm parties…I say we make it trendy to wear arm parties forever. Problem solved.
I have a love/hate relationship with trends too… I mean I never want to be the mom with the mom jeans and the 80’s hair ( or the equivalent of that for our children’s generation), I always want to look current.
But I hate to put away a perfectly good denim jacket only for it come back “in trend” a couple of years later…
I think you do a great job with looking trendy yet still looking like yourself and not like everybody else! (i.e.: blogger bun, bubble necklace, polka dots, etc!)
~Priscila
Oh my gosh, can I just say that you are ADORABLE with your little belly? Man, you are so pretty preggers! (And so stylish still, I think I just wore those stretchy skirts from old navy for five month straight when I was pregnant.) This is just such a pretty outfit, I love the lace dress with the navy cardigan and the bold printed belt.
It sort of surprises me that lace is a trend and sort of not. Florals are what come out every year during spring and yet it’s always “FLORALS ARE THE NEW TREND!” when the spring-time fashion magazine come out. Lace is such a classic and it’s been so popular for the past three years, I’m not sure I could get on board with it being called a trend. (Didn’t know bootcuts were coming back though! Hah, I think 99% of the population wears them all of the time.)
aw thank you SO much, katie!
Uhhh, I’m told all the time I wear RANDOM things and somehow make it work. I don’t have a “style” I go chic to hippy to girl next door, maybe even a little preppy and leather…. trends are for the birds and people who have retard amounts of money to spend on clothes because trends change like every two weeks it seems like. On that note I went shopping for Jewlery in three different stores, they all only have coral/super pale pink, pale teal and white Jewlery guess that’s trending…. I was not impressed I like to have more than 3 colors in accessories I mean if I wore that everyday, hello repetitive!
I totally agree – lace, black & white – these are not trends…they are way to classic to be a trend. I don’t really follow trends and just wear what makes me comfy. But I am always tempted by all the pretty things at the stores.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
trends schmends. i just wear what feels good…if only yoga pants and sweatshirts were uber trendy right now….lol. BTW…20 weeks?!?! you’re halfway there! how did that happen so fast?
i know, right? CRAZY!