Trend Alert: Unapologetically Sheer Lace Skirts

The lace trend is at its strongest in the recent years, and it looks like it's not waning anytime soon with yet another fashion must-have making its rounds. This time, the oh-so-chic community of fashion bloggers are going short with their skirt linings and going long on the sheer lace skirt trend. Mostly making use of guipure lace (or lace without the mesh), the trend has found yet another way to strengthen its hold in the fashionista circles. Here are five looks we pulled:

1. Sporty Chic

Lena of Lena Panda

With the racerback silhouette making a huge comeback with the lingering Isabel Marant sporty fashion craze, it is no surprise that some bloggers would think of mashing up the trend with the romantic lace. Pull out a stark white outfit with a lace skirt, cropped racerback top and a blazer (in case it's still chilly). Finish the look with nude, white and gold accessories to maintain the crispness of the outfit.

Shop her look:

Daily Look Venetian Lace Skirt, $44.99 / Elizabeth and James Upton Crop Top, $245 / Victoria Beckham Tuxedo Jacket, $2,795 / Steven by Steve Madden Caydence Ankle Strap Low Heels, $99 / Kendra ScottDebbie Glass Drop Earrings in Black, $65 / Kate Spade New York Mother-of-Pearl Dial Gold-Strap Watch, $150 / Aldo Reiten Bag in Nude, 50

2. Casual Stud

Nastassja of Panna Amore e Caff

We love this casual outfit because it can take you from the office to a dinner out with friends. This outfit is comfortable yet still pulled together enough to work in, and is absolutely brimming with chicness - enough to meet your night life's standards. Give your casual ribbed sweater that extra oomph with a sheer lace skirt and studded pointed toe shoes. Polish the look off with earthy accessories.

Shop her look:

Fashion Union Blake Lace Pencil Skirt with Under Slip in White, 18 / Mango Open Knit Jumper in Natural White, 19.99 / Valentino Garavani Rockstud Slingback, $945 / Mallary Marks Mali Garnet, Silicized Wood & Gold "A&E" Earrings, $2,605 / Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Percy Bag, $198 / DSquared2 Studded Wrap-Around Bracelet, $148.18 / Lucien Piccard Women's Coca White Austrian Crystal White MOP Dial Brown, $59.99 (before: $395)

3. Crop Top Vixen

Rose of Dadouchic

We love the dramatic flair accompanying the black crop-top-and-lace-combo in this look (see huge furry coat above and the over-the-top accessories below). Go casual with a simple black top or a bit more sophisticated with a lace one. Play around with chunky, attention-calling gold accessories to create this perfect vixen look.

Shop her look:

Daily Look Venetian Lace Skirt, $44.99 / Zadig & Voltaire Sheer Embroidered Boxy Crop Top, 315 / Giuseppe Zanotti Ankle Strap Snake Heels, $1,695 / New Look Gold Varied Double Row Chunky Chain Necklace, 9.99 / Charlotte Olympia Sunny Metallic Patent-Leather and PVC Clutch, 595 / Fashion Union Joanne Oversize Envelope Clutch With Gold Stud Detail in Black, 4.50 (before: 15)

4. Spring Fling

Frances of Frances Cassandra

This may not be lace (it's organza, to be precise) but it made our list anyway because pretty much follows the shorter lining skirt trend. More importantly, how cute is that floral print? Pair the skirt with a white cropped top, oversized braided hat, and some earth-tone accessories, and you're ready to go head-to-head with spring's prettiest blooms.

Shop her look:

Rare London Rose Organza Print Midi Skirt, 35 / McQ by Alexander McQueen Cropped Cotton-Blend Faille Top, 355 / Melissa Obadash Jemima Hat, 105 / Sam Edelman Trina Sandals, $165.96 / Sara Designs Leather & Beaded Wrap Watch, $231 (before: $330) / New Look Tan Leather-Look Woven Panel Across Body Bag, 9.99

5. The Artist

Kefilwe of Kefi Vogue Styles

We love how absolutely creative this look is - it not only played with the print-on-print trend but it also experimented with combining various textures. The look went absolutely nuts that it actually made sense, which we absolutely adore. Wear the lace skirt with a printed sweater and, most importantly, go all out crazypants on the accessories. The funkier, the more pulled together your outfit will be.

Shop her look:

Miss Selfridge Black Lace Skirt, 30 / Opening Ceremony Abstract-Print Cotton Blend Sweater, $346 / Linda Farrow Gallery Cat Eye Sunglasses, $277.19 / Alexander McQueen Micro Studded Leather Shoulder Bag, 1,486 / Dorothy Perkins Black Bowler Hat, 14 / Privileged Surrender Metal Heel Booties, $112

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Jennifer Lawrence Does Dior Proud in a Guipure Crop Top

Jennifer Lawrence has had her share of red carpet hits and misses since stepping out into the spotlight around three years ago, with the fashion police going easy on then-19-year-old up-and-coming actress since she was only starting to make a name for herself. At 19, the actress was cast alongside big names such as Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman for the X-Men series, but failed to get international recognition since her character Mystique required that she become unrecognizable onscreen. It wasn't until The Hunger Games was released in 2012 that Jennifer was catapulted straight into the Hollywood spotlight and into the not-so-loving arms of tough fashion critics.

In November of 2012, Jennifer hired the much-coveted stylist to the A-list celebrities, Rachel Zoe, who produced her first big moment on the red carpet at the 2013 Oscars. We're not sure if it was the gorgeous voluminous Dior Couture gown that Rachel Zoe dressed her in (or the fact that she tripped on her way up to the stage to claim her award) that blew up her red carpet moment to epic proportions, but one thing is for sure - Jennifer is no longer letting her style guard down. The actress arrived at the Paris Fashion Week for the Christian Dior show clad in none other than Dior from their Resort 2014 collection.

Jennifer Lawrence arriving at the Christian Dior show at the Paris Fashion Week Men's Spring/Summer 2014 - 1 July 2013

Jennifer picked out a guipure lace cropped top and matching wool pants ensemble for the show. The beautiful guipure lace top is echoed in the pants by running a lace strip down one leg of the wide-legged pair. Guipure has been a favorite of designers for the last few seasons because it lacks the mesh that usually acts as the foundation for the lace, making the patterns stand out on their own even more. This type of lace has been made even more famous when Victoria's Secret models Miranda Kerr and Candice Swanepoel donned gorgeous guipure dresses from the Australian brand Lover.

Christian Dior Look N 19 from the Resort 2014 collection - Printed pastel metallic guipure top

The beautiful crop top is not available to the general fashion public just yet, so we picked out three guipure tops that will catapult your closet into chic-whimsical fame.

Oscar de la Renta Camilia Guipure Lace Tank, $337.00 (before: $750)

Valentino Ivory Guipure-Lace Top, 1 025,00

Warehouse Guipure Lace Shell, 32.00

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Vintage Tee Lover? Grab Ashley Greene’s Rocking Shirt Now!

It seems like Kristen Stewart isn't the only Twilight actress with a vintage tee obsession. Ashley Greene has also been spotted numerous times wearing some sort of rugged vintage tee whenever she's out and about on an errand, headed to the gym, or even just to get her caffeine fix, and so on.

This time around, the 25-year-old actress was seen wearing a distressed skull-printed tee by CBGB & OMFUG while getting her smoothie fix in West Hollywood last Wednesday. Ashley looked like she just put on whatever was lying around in her closet but she did rock this vintage tee nevertheless.

Ashley Greene seen leaving a juice bar in West Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA - 10 July 2013

If you happen to be a vintage tee afficionado as well, then you might want to get your hands on Ashley's rocking tee below:

CBGB & OMFUG Burn Out Skull Deluxe Vintage T-Shirt in Black, $24.99

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Heidi Klum Joins the Palm Print Bandwagon

From swimsuits to cotton tops, the palm print trend, along with everything else that's beach-related, is all the rage this summer. It does not come as a surprise then that fashion household names, such as former supermodel Heidi Klum, would not dare let themselves fall even one step behind the fashion pack. The ever-cheerful model-turned-host was seen spending an afternoon with her children and boyfriend Martin Kristen in Manhattan in none other than these funky tree prints.

Heidi has been making consistent waves with her outfit choices lately (we're still not over her perfectly polished all-blue leather skirt ensemble), which gives us enough reason to run for our keyboards and tap away on search engines to get our daily Klum outfit fix. Heidi was spotted enjoying a casual meal in a long-sleeved cotton palm tree print blouse, denim shorts, oversized sunnies and thong sandal flats.

Heidi Klum spotted on a day out with her children and boyfriend Martin Kristen in Manhattan - 9 July 2013

The Maison Scotch Palm Tree Shirt is a white cotton blend shirt with a front button closure, long-sleeves, classic colar and a chest pocket. The rather unisex print is made more feminine by the highly-noticeable curved hem. The shirt tends to wrinkle after a while of wearing it, which may make it more apt for casual wear.

For your dose of summery palm prints, get your Maison Scotch cotton blend piece from Farfetch.

Maison Scotch Palm Tree Shirt, $79.04 (before: $112.91)

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Jessica Alba Takes Batman Out on Her Errands

The cutest little doting mom Jessica Alba was spotted running her errands in West Hollywood just a few days ago. The actress-turned-author stepped out of her car with the handles of her bag tucked into the crook of her arm and coffee in hand. She conversed with a person out on the street before she spotted the cameras.

Jessica's style has always veered more towards the feminine side, opting for flowy tops, printed pants or billowy maxi skirts and dresses, so it's quite refreshing to see her in something that's not usually up in her alley. Aside from her ability to turn sweatpants into something really chic (if you don't believe us, stop reading and scroll down to see her amazeballs talent), the actress wore a *gasp* graphic tee. While the overall execution was still pretty much feminine, we can't get over the fact that Jessca Alba actually put on a graphic tee, and of Batman, at that.

Jessica Alba running errands in West Hollywood, Los Angeles - 10 July 2013

Okay, so maybe Zoe Karssen did not exactly plaster a comic book rendition of Batman on one of her tees but rather a chic caricature version of him, which in general makes the look easier to pull off. But still, Jessica Alba, graphic tee, sweatpants and stylish all in one sentence? Some form of sorcery definitely happened here. Jessica pulled the entire look together with an oversized watch, hat, sunnies, a striped scarf, and a pair of lace flats. Voila! I present to you, my dear ladies, a look we'd like to dub as errand-fierce.

To grab your own dark knight, head on over to Bloomingdales.

Zoe Karssen Tee - The End Oversized Loose Fit, $66.00 (before: $88.00)

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Five Ways to Wear Ripped Jeans to Work (and Not Get Fired for It)

Before ripped jeans were associated with chic dressing, the only workplace where it was acceptable to dress yourself in tattered denim were probably those for intensive labor jobs, such as, err, coal mining. Nowadays, the lines for dressing up "seriously" for work through company dress codes and casual wear are becoming increasingly blurred as fashion-crazed employees continue to bend the rules and look appropriate enough to not be summoned to the boss' office. Ripped jeans happen to fall under the rule-bending category.

Ripped jeans are quite tricky to pull off because when paired with the wrong elements (yes, this includes even disheveled hair), the security guards may mistake you for a homeless person and drag you out of your cubicle and out onto the front curb of your workplace. Okay, maybe that was an exaggeration, but you get what I mean (assuming you at least wash your face and brush your teeth every morning).

We put together five different office looks to give those tattered jeans that polished finish that may even send your boss reaching for a pair of desk scissors to do her own pair in.

P.S. Dear readers in stricter professions, such as law and medicine, please don't take our word for it.

Meijia of Meijia S

There is nothing more grown up and more polished than a crisp button-down top that fits like a glove, albeit this look intends to come off as a little slouchy. The sunnies make this look absolutely sophisticated, but since it would be weird and douchey to wear sunglasses inside the office, substitute your pair with delicate silver or gold jewelry and an oversized watch. Do not forget to finish the ensemble with pointed-toe pumps. They will make sure the security guards are kept far, far away.

Get her look:

7 for All Mankind Josefina Jeans in Light Destroyed, $157.50 (before: $225) / Roberto Cavalli Floral Silk Shirt, $829.88 (before: $1,185.55) / Jimmy Choo Alicia Black Suede Pointy Toes, $550

Adriana of Fake Leather

If you can afford to look just a teeny bit more rugged in the office, go for a pair of black distressed denims and a biker jacket. Opt for a two-toned jacket, preferably in black and tan or any other neutral shade, with crisp lines for that glammed-up biker chick look. Round it up with gold jewelry and black suede heels to inject the look with sophistication.

Get her look:

Christopher Kane Black Shredded and Frayed Jeans, $570 / Zara Khaki Long-Sleeve Zipper Pockets Leather Jacket, $66.56 / Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Ankle Toe-Pointed Boots, $800

Heliely of Heliely B

You can never go wrong with lace in the office. Lace, done in the right silhouette, has been associated with power dressing for women time and time again, whether it's a top, a dress, or a skirt. Not all lace will agree with tattered denim, however, so we advice you to reach for a pair of white distressed boyfriend jeans instead. Choose a pair of minimalist sandals (and maybe a pretty pedicure) to complete the look. A leopard clutch for that extra rawr factor is optional but highly recommended.

Get her look:

NSF Beck Boyfriend Jeans in Raw White, $322 / Anna Sui Pinwheel Mixed Lace Top in Black, $305 / Topshop Lolly Skinny-Heel Sandals, $170

Anni of FashionHippieLoves

This look is all about contrasts - soften the ruggedness of a pair of distressed boyfriend jeans with the girliness of a flowy but structured peplum top. Choose a peplum top that complements the fit of your boyfriend pants, lest you want to have bulges in all the unsightly places. The lovely Valentino Rockstuds are perfect for polishing the look off because the pair in itself exudes contrast - the feminine blush color and pointed toes are balanced by the studded straps. Don't forget to throw in some chunky jewelry.

Get her look:

7 for All Mankind Josefina Skinny Boyfriend in Luminous Light Destroy, $139 (before: $225), Osman Neoprene Peplum Top, $504 / Valentino Rockstud T-Strap Pumps in Poudre, $945

Dena of Style Limelight

Menswear lovers, this look will definitely delight you. Pick out a pair of white distressed jeans with fewer but more concentrated rips and throw on an oversized blazer with crisp lines and padded or embellished shoulders. Wearing a sheer cream top underneath will do wonders for the look as well. Pull the entire look together with a pair of beautiful oxfords for that chic menswear-don't-care look.

Get her look:

J Brand Destroyed Skinny Jeans in Blanc Destruct, $109.80 (before: $183) / Isabell de Hillerin Blazer with Embroidered Shoulders, $650 / Manolo Blahnik Lorenza Leather Oxfords in Brown, $765

Demi Lovato Is Comfortable in Her Own Skin(ny Jeans)

In a world that is increasingly saturated with unattainable idealisms of beauty, social media platforms that promote narcissism, and accessible airbrushing and photo manipulation software, it is becoming equally harder to find celebrity role models that make one feel like it is perfectly okay to be comfortable in one's own skin. Demi Lovato, despite her troubled yet conquered past, is one of these rare celebrity role models.

Since making her strong comeback, Demi has been unapologetic about who she is because who she is - a talented and beautiful woman who embraces her natural curves wholeheartedly - is nothing to be apologetic for. In fact, her motto when it comes to dressing herself up has nothing to do with bouncing her self-image off from another person's, sharing that she dresses herself according to what makes her feel comfortable and beautiful. This is the exact styling mindset that all women should strive for.

Demi has gotten really good at choosing the right silhouettes that emphasize her physical assets, choosing to embrace instead of trying to conceal them. In the Los Angeles leg of The X Factor auditions, Demi chose a pair of very flattering and curve-hugging skinny jeans in a gorgeous gray shade, which she paired with a cotton-blend top and a pair of black pumps.

Demi Lovato with the rest of the judges for Fox's The X Factor auditions at the Galen Center, Los Angeles, on July 11, 2013

The popular 620 mid-rise skinny jeans by J Brand have five pockets and are mostly made of cotton. They have slight fading at the front, which gets slightly stronger at the back area, perhaps to emphasize the buttocks. The gray shade remains dark and solid throughout the lower limbs to give the illusion of skinnier ankles. Mid-rise jeans usually look best on those who have lengthy torsos.

J Brand 620 Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans, $218

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Rita Ora Illuminates the Night with Her Silver-Gray Suit — Love It?

It seems like Rita Ora is starting a love affair with all things that shimmer and shine. After being spotted wearing matching silver jacket and pencil skirt just last Tuesday, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter was once again seen wearing a similar ensemble consisting of a silver-gray jacket with matching cropped pants as she exited a recording studio in London.

Not that we're complaining or anything because she does have the personality and character to pull off this kind of eye-catching outfit, but what do you think? Are you loving this metallic look on her?

Rita Ora seen leaving a recording studio in London on July 12, 2013

If you also want to stand out in true Rita Ora fashion, then you ought to check out our picks of shimmery metallic pairs of cropped pants that are perfect to wear from day to night! You won't even have a hard time styling these pairs since they're all versatile enough to be worn at work, on a date, on a night out with friends, and what have you. You can easily get some fashion tips from how Rita styled her pants with a simple cropped top and a matching jacket. Perhaps you can tone down your own look with a plain top and a blazer.

Check out these pairs below, and see how else you can style these gorgeous pieces:

l-r:
St. John Collection "Emma" Shimmer Twill Crop Pants in Pewter Melange, $495
DSQUARED2 Cropped Trousers in Metallic Gray, $326.56
Ann Demeulemeester Slim Trousers in Silver, $384.16

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Kelly Brook Makes Baroque Patterns Look Summer-Appropriate

Jacquard has been making its rounds for summer and English beauty, Kelly Brooks, is one to sit up and notice. The Italian Job actress was seen out in the streets of London filming for her upcoming movie Taking Stock a few days ago. She seemed to be in good spirits as she trudged down the streets, even flashing the paparazzi a dazzling smile. Kelly and the rest of the film’s cast and crew all seemed to be getting along well, filling the actress’ Instagram account and Twitter with rather jovial uploads. Kelly tweeted: “Big Thank you to anyone who has dropped by to support our Movie or tweeted!! Really appreciate the Love xxx” and even uploaded a picture of herself being prepped for her scenes with big rollers in her hair, jokingly putting the caption: “Look what these bitches keep doin to me!! #takingstockthemovie”.

The actress seemed to have taken a day off in between shooting, uploading some funny car videos of her and a girlfriend. I guess she deserves the break after juggling acting and promoting her clothing line (in collaboration with New Look).

Kelly Brook filming scenes on location for her latest film “Taking Stock” in London – 2 July 2013

The actress looked radiant as the blush pink of her skirt did wonders for her complexion (that and mostly because of that big smile, of course).

The jacquard pattern printed lightly on a pink skirt makes it absolutely summer-appropriate, as jacquard patterns tend to look heavy. The skirt is cut out in a skater silhouette to give it enough flounce but still keeping it structured enough to accommodate the weight of chambray.

To get your dose of baroque-in-the-summer, click on the link below:

New Look Coral Chambray Jacquard Skirt, 19.99

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Blake Lively Dazzles & Shines at the Movie Premiere of “Turbo” in NYC

It seems like the married life has been nothing but great for Blake Lively, a.k.a. Mrs. Reynolds, as she stepped out in New York City last Tuesday to support her gorgeous husband Ryan Reynolds at the premiere of his new animated movie “Turbo”.

Even though the 25-year-old Gossip Girl alum did not star in this movie, she most definitely stole the spotlight on the red carpet with her sparkling and dazzling Burberry Prorsum ensemble. This beaded dress with a matching cardigan is part of the 2014 resort collection of the brand and Blake wore it with the utmost class and elegance, which was also kind of reminiscent of her Serena Van Der Woodsen days—don’t you agree?

Blake Lively attended the New York premiere of ‘Turbo’ held at AMC Loews Lincoln Square in New York City, NYC — 09 July 2013

Too bad this designer beauty isn’t still available for online purchase but we do, however, have some chic and more affordable alternatives that you might want to try out for those occasions that you need to dress up and perhaps even stand out among the crowd.

Metallic embellishments such as sequins, mirrored paillettes, beads, and so on, never fail to add that extra glam and “fabulosity” to your outfit whether it’s worn during daytime or on a night out. Dare to take your look to the next level with our picks of metallic embellished pencil skirts below:

Nina Ricci Boucl Pencil Skirt in White, $697.78

Josie Natori Sequined Print Skirt in Silver Sparkle, $140.00

Lafayette 148 New York Silk Sequin Skirt in Shale Multi, $239.20

Lafayette 148 New York Sequin Pencil Skirt in Bronze Sequin, $100.00

In what other ways can you see yourself styling these sparkling and dazzling pieces?

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