The weather was a bit haywire all over the US this spring and I’m so happy it’s SUMMER. The last few months in N. California it’s been rainy, windy, chilly and insane allergies are just the cherry on top.
Anyway, a couple months ago I had a Groupon to American Apparel about to expire.
Does anyone else subscribe to way too many of these discount sites and then find yourself frantically using your Groupon at the last minute? I ran in and found this pastel dress far more practical in my wardrobe than a couple of cute, but ultra thin AA bodysuits.
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| One trend I like is LACE! It’s not just for lingerie and table cloths anymore…. |
I don’t really like the cut of this dress, but the lace detail is what caught my eye
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| Lace is fun and I decided to definitely layer a white tank under mine |
Cognac or neutral colored sandals match so many outfits (BCBG)
Dress-American Apparel, Jewelry -F21, Purse-LV, Trench -Juicy Couture
Some Rules of Lace
“The ultimate balance of lace in 2011 is to be romantic but not over-girly; sensual but not over-suggestive.
Like taking beautifully crafted lace that would have once been part of a garment and making it the only layer.
The lace isn’t an added detail of a garment, it is the garment. And thus we come to lace skirts and lace dresses. Dare to wear them without a slip underneath.”
Lace on the catwalk
I prefer lighter lace colors during spring/summer like Olivia Polermo’s dress
What are your thoughts on lace, slip into it or skip it?
AND Summer is officially here tomorrow! Yesss :)
xoDale
looking good!
Love that dress you have on! Looks great on you and the shoes too! Very cute!
Well your really cute anyways…so you have great pics going on!
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the dress looks great on you, and the shoes are fabulous!!!
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Love that dress and sandals
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i love lace!
hello, love your dress, the lace up is amazing…look fab
kisses
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You look amazing. And great advice.
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wow dale, you look amazing! love your dress & shoes. btw, i just received my nordy’s gc today! i actually stopped by my po box on my way back from nordstrom lol. no worries though, i’m there almost every week so it won’t go to waste. it came right in time for the anniversary sale. thanks once again! i never win anything!! xx
You look gorgeous. The dress was a good choice.
Gorgeous outfit! Great shoes, great dress, and love the jacket! You look perfect
xo katie elizabeth
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You look amazing. I love the color and it goes so well with your green ring. I love lace dresses too so I am with you
xx
Heel in Mint
Olivia Polermo’s dress looks so nice. As do you! I’m totally down with the lace trend this summer!
Totally know what you mean about using up your Groupons. I have a wine tasting groupon that needs to be used ASAP! I’m def going to use your wine tasting tips on our trip!
x Lauren
I love lace!…Very cute outfit..I love everything from head to toe! I am now following
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You look so modelish and very pretty, thank you for liking my facebook…I almost forget to give you back a comment, and yes, i would love to visit the Napa winery sometime….I love lace too, that dress on Olivia is gorgeous!
I love lace! And that dress you are wearing is so perfect for summer. I can’t believe it’s from American Apparel! And could you be any prettier?!! Seriously!!! Jelly!
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Gorgeous outfit!
And I love lace…I always have, most in dresses and skirts. Not so much in shirts.
I’m so glad lace is cool again. n_n
this is such a cool lovely lace dress. u totally bring out the softness and sexiness. x
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Stunning outfit, Dale! Thank you for your very kind comment on my blog, I am now following you too!
I love white dress!
xoxo
That’s a beautiful dress! It looks lovely on you!
I don’t subscribe to the discount sites…I am suspicious they are trying to rip me off somehow!!! xD
i love love love lace. too much can be a bit wedding-y though but these dresses are all amazing. the pastel looks amazing on you. love the shoes you paired with it too. xx
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You look gorgeous!! I think you have to be able to carry lace off (as you can!) otherwise you can end up looking like someone’s matronly aunt
you look gorgeous dale and can rock the lace like none other!
so pretty! i love your bcbg shoes too.
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that dress is so pretty! i really want to wear more dresses!
Happy Solstice beautiful! Is that DVF lace in the first catwalk picture on the far right? I am IN LOVE with it!!!! Lace is always a staple for my wardrobe. Classic and feminine, especially white lace. You look gorgeous in your American Apparel outfit!
Hi Dale! You look stunning and love your T-strap heels. Lace is timeless, if only I could fit into my old dresses.
xoxo
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Thank you !
Love your dress!
Love your coat and trench! Your dress is gorgeoues! You look so great.
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You look so great! I love lace!
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That is a super cute dress!
I like lace but not lace overload.
These pictures are amazing.
And i’m totally in love with that dress.
How cute is it.
I love your blog.
Xx Liefs
i love what you got at AA–definitely one of the better finds there. i would love a groupon to a store! and the lace detail in your dress is fab–definitely a fan of lace.
I love the dress! Will have to have a look in AA for this! Beautiful shoes too! xx
Nice pics !
and I LOVE lace, too. 
i really love your dress!!
Now i feel like i need a lace too
sauniya’
xo
i love lace! i like the lighter colored lace as well! you look fabulous.
thanks for following me – i’m following you now too, darling!
Hi! Thanks for your lovely comment, am now following your blog!!
Love the detail on your dress, I’ve not tried lace myself. I reaaaaly love Olivia Palermo in her dress too!
Sadie x
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you have fantastic style, that lilac dress is very amazing!!
new follower
natalie
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thanks for following, you are too cute! love your blog, following back:)
perfect! <3
you look so pretty. anyway check mine if you have a chance sweety
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I heard you were finally getting some nice weather…enjoy! I’m so jealous! Thank you x million for visiting my humble little blog. I am LOVING your blog, it’s amazing and I am most def ur latest follower. I look forward to popping over often. btw–this is a stunner of an outfit. I think you look FAB!
xo
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I am loving that lace dress on you! You are making me want to go back into my bang phase, love yours!
xo Lynzy
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ahhh Groupon – scrambling to use one right now! LOL Love the dress you picked – so pretty on you!!
I like it, it’s so girly! love Olivias dress so fabulous!! xo
Your dress is beautiful, so summery, and I love the heels you chose. Olivia’s dress is gorgeous too!
xo Cara
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lovely outfit! and fabulous shoes!
vanessa
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you are so gorgeous! i love this outfit so much, you have no idea.
love your blog!
The outfit is fabulous!
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Happy Summer! Nice dress, girl!
I totally love lace!
It’s elegant and sexy at the same time. <3
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Hey Dale thanks for your sweet comment! I am flattered
Love your style too do you model on the side?
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Luísa
I’m a fan of lace for sure. There is something about it that just screams elegance. Love your dress – great find! I agree, I buy too many Groupon and Living Social deals and use them last minute. In fact, my current post is a Groupon purchased used on the last day possible lol
Ohh I love your dress! I’m loving this trend, just got a lace top that I’ve been wearing with everything!
I love everything about the dress! The lace, the cut, the color!
I would definitely say click it for lace!
star-crossed smile
i love lace it definitely works for spring and summer it’s just so frilly and girly
Great outfit! Your blog is fantastic as well, I can’t believe that I didn’t stumble upon it until just now! Following you
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I love love love lace! I love your outfit! I know what you mean about the cut, but on you seriously you rock it!
Thank you so much for following and commenting on my blog it mean so much for me, especially someone like you to actually follow my blog. Thank you again, and I’m following your awesome blog as well.
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Love your dress. And you are right about the lace rule. I would add the rule of not wearing lace if you don’t know how to pair it with shoes and bags and accessories . many people just don’t get the lace look right.
I actually like this dress on you! You look very romantic, love it!
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the lace dress is gorgeous!
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you have a great pretty look !
kisses
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Hi Dale! You look fabulous! I am loving those shoes!
Thanks so much for stopping by yesterday. Im following you now, too!
i love the lace look. i imagine that I would wear it but i never seem to find it in my closet!
This is so beautiful!! really gorgeous!!!! Love the lace dress and just everything. Lace can look really good girl like but this is amazing..
You look gorgeous in that dress…suits you perfectly xoxx
@everyone, thanks for all the nice comments and I’m happy there’s a lot of lace fans
@dolls factory-great tip
I love lace! these pictures is really beautiful, it look so serene and you look gorgeous! love everything from head to toe! xx Joice
Definitely a fan, it’s so gorgeous and girly…nothing says feminine like lace, right? (c:
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I just followed you.
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Love that lilac dress! It’s so pretty <3
Love this dress and those shoes
Amazing dress, you look gorgeous!
regards….
Wow… you are gorgeous girl!! And I love that dress!!
So pretty and dainty and sexy at the same time!
Yes to lace
the lace skirt is really beautiful on you and i love your shoes. I have cream a lace dress but it doesn’t work on me
i mean lace dress*
sometimes slip sometimes skip hehe