apparel

Having already written about, and fallen achingly and unashamedly in love with, the A/W lace trend way back in February, it is with a gleeful (and slightly territorial) heart that I watch the fabric start to trickle into the high street shops. Of course, vintage stores and markets will always be the best place for lace that looks like a spiderweb of stories and secrets, for scraps, ribbons and accessories that will give any outfit that hint of lace-spun dreams.

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In an ideal world women would be able to wear whatever they want to work. Unfortunately, this world does not exist.

Whenever starting a new job most women ask themselves, “Is this shirt too low?”, “Is my skirt too short?” and “Will I offend anyone with my outfit?” The answer to all of these questions usually stands that if you are questioning your attire- it is most undoubtedly inappropriate. So how does one accomplish a sense of style while succumbing to the professional fashion structure that inherently exists in every establishment, well every establishment but the fashion industry?

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I try and I try and I try to be good and save my pennies but Topshop is a bad place. A bad, bad place that wants to see me fail. For, why else would it throw such a physical incarnation of temptation into my otherwise thrifty gaze? Alas, Topshop knows that I am weak and defenceless and so there is nothing left but to succumb…

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I was doing some shopping online when I came across this Anna Sui Patchwork Dress. Straight off of the runway, this visually stunning piece is certainly a strong indication of what’s to come this fall.

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Natalie Portman rocked the ruffled look in Cannes last month, and since then, the frilly and feminine style has become a copy-worthy look for Summer. Being that not all of us can afford Lanvin, Givenchy and designer duds of the like, here are some cute and affordable tiered dresses that will help us mimic the glamorous look.

CASUAL

This Velvet Torch jersey dress is simple and casual, but can easily be dressed up with a belt and a cute pair of heels. The single ruffle at the bust adds a girlie touch without going over-the-top. $44 available at Nordstrom.

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