Lace-y without Cagney

Not to worry, there will not be any cheezy references to the famed 80s detective show in this post.  I will be discussing the always romantic, slightly bare, and extremely sexy; lace.  I have personally thought of lace as a article to be worn on special occasions, to formal events, or underneath your clothing; but recently I have been drawn to the potential for exposed and daytime ware.  Lace can be found in a variety of colours, styles and types of clothing and is easily converted to be worn at work, on the weekends and yes, even still for those special evening events.

Lace, in order to be worn during the daytime and at work, should be done in modest form.  Head-to-toe lace is too formal for the workplace, so choose either the top or bottom to be your lace piece and depending on your workplace environment, you can go casual or slightly more refined to complement.  For example, if you decide on a lace skirt, select a blousy top in a solid colour and tuck into your skirt for a more refined look.  If you decide on a lace-front pullover, go with a pair of skinny pants in a contrasting or complementing colour to complete your ensemble for a more relaxed look.  If you decide on a lace dress, wear a solid cardigan or even a jacket/blazer to complete the look.

Here are some lace options for you:

As you can see from the lace options above that it can really run the gamut from relaxed to super sexy; bold colour to standard black & white.  There are faux options, where the lace effect is printed directly onto the fabric, as well as lace overlay that gives the appearance of skin directly underneath.  You can also find lace fronts or backs to help break-up the full-on lace effect.  You really can't go wrong these days with a lace look, whether it be top to bottom, or just a touch.

Happy Shopping!

Courtesy of:
Anthropologie
Banana Republic
Forever 21
H&M
Aritzia

Wingman

Happy New Year!

Looking around my house this past holiday season I realized that I could do with a bit more seating - who knew!  Since I have a more modern traditionalist take on the decor in my home I've been thinking that the additional seating I need in two of my rooms would be more of a take on the traditional armchair/wingback chair.  The introduction of this style of chair would make a great addition and bring a slight eclectic feel to the rooms which will bring visual interest and add to the already existing homeyness (that is a real word).  With the revitalization of traditional decor and furnishings to give them a slightly more modern edge is a step in the right direction because after all, who really wants to use that dated 1970s chesterfield in your 21st century home.  Here are some armchairs that I have selected to help inspire you on your next trek to the shops:

There are multiple options for various styles and colour pallets in your home such as the more tailored and refined look of menswear in the sleek grey plaid, the rustic appeal of the wood framed leather chair, the fun and playful in the purple velour with rose pattern cushion, the traditional tufting, and the vibrant with the multi-hued paisley and medallion fabrics.

Tips: to create a consistent/cohesive look in your home, opt for a chair in a similar colour/fabric to your existing sofa.  For a vibrant feel, select a chair in a rich/fun colour/fabric.  To get the eclectic vibe, go with a large pattern in a deep colour pallet; and for those modern traditionalists (like me), select a chair with a solid colour or colour within a pattern that unifies the room, such as your wall colour, a pillow, your sofa or your rug.  But no matter what you do, just have fun!

Happy Shopping!

Courtesy of:
Pier 1
Urban Barn
West Elm
Pottery Barn
Structube
IKEA