And in the meantime, if you TRULY hate them, you can pin them to the side with a lovely barrette. Hair LOVES it when you ditch the dead ends that weigh it down and keep it from growing. Every woman fears getting bangs as if the world is going to end, but I just don’t find it that scary. Grab a black leather clutch and go easy on the accessories – you’ve already got a lot going on in this look!Īlso, did you notice I got bangs? I’m loving them, and my sister says they make me look younger (yes!). But for the less bold, go with a simple black boot or chunky sandal, depending on the climate where you live. Do it!Īs for shoes, I say go for leather booties – I already owned these laser-cut booties, so it was an obvious choice for adventurous me. Mixing leather and lace is also a great way to transition a summery dress into fall. I like to think of it as channelling your inner Gwen Stefani to create a punky, yet feminine look. Anything vertical tends to make you look a touch slimmer, so when given the option, choose this!`Otherwise, opt for an overall darker color. I also recommend you add a slimming leather jacket to make the lace more edgy and grown-up. I chose a lace dress with a dark vertical stripe down the front. When you’ve got curves like me, you can tweak the lace to make it work a little better for flattering your frame. Lace can be tough to pull off because the heavy pattern adds width. Don’t be afraid to pull those items back out! Feminine lacy details are everywhere these days with the seemingly endless 90’s resurgence, and almost every woman has a lace dress or top in her wardrobe from some point in her life.

Is this post an ode to a Fleetwood Mac song? No. But would it really be that horrible if it was? No! What this actually is, is a post dedicated to a more sophisticated and modern way to wear lace.

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