I don’t have to have the season’s latest trends. But if a piece speaks to me and seamlessly works its way into my wardrobe – how can I deny it?
Here are my picks for pieces that represented some of this year’s hottest trends:
1. Lace
My love for lace is well documented (why else would one sew an alencon lace veil or buy a 2nd Monique Lhuillier lace wedding gown 3 weeks before her wedding)
Victorian is victorious in today’s lace creations.
Oasis Lace dress, £60
Wearable lace shift via Joie, $318
2. Leopard print apparel
I always thought I was too conservative for leopard print. But I find that a touch of leopard can bring just the right raw edginess to an outfit.
Spun by Subtle Leopard zebra scarf, $50
…and shoes
Leopard print with a touch of black makes these Attilio Giusti Leombroni leopard print flats super versatile!
Attilio Giusti Leombroni leopard print flats, $355
3. Minimalist essentials
One day, I will own Celine clothing. Until that day, I can still evoke the spirit of Phoebe Philo’s modern and minimalist pieces.
This coat has such clean, modern lines.
This trench dress is super sleek and versatile.
Karen Millen trench dress, £1164. Retro dressing
Timeless, womanly apparel is something that I can definitely adopt – flattering fits and full skirts evoke instant ladylike glamour.
This Pink Tartan piece is my ideal dress – fitted with an a-line silhouette and a great print. It’s going on the wishlist!
Pink Tartan, $395
What were your favorite trendy pieces of 2010?
I ALWAYS love lace 🙂
The lace dress is very pretty and I just adore the Vince coat – it’s so Chic! Hope you are well and enjoying the holiday season;-)
I love that first dress… so pretty! xo
My wardrobe was so less fun than yours. Clearly I need to do some things in 2011
I love the black lace dress!
I love your style and think we have similar tastes – I would wear every single item that you posted!
okay – so i didn’t quite realize how similar our tastes are until this post! First, I loooove a pretty lace. There’s something so romantic about it! Second, I actually have a leopard print scarf in those colors. Finally, I’m constantly swooning over retro style. (though, i gotta tell you, i’m not in love with the 60’s silhouettes that are showing up… this gal needs a little more shape to her clothing than those mod box-y dresses)
@very married – great minds think alike!
Great picks, I love all these trends and hope they stick around awhile.
I love all of these trends, especially lace and leopard print. Happy New Year!
I LOVE that black lace dress!
I’m loving all the things you listed here…the lace and retro espesh.
Hope you’re having a great holiday season, lady!
xo,
c
I’m always going to be in love with lace. 🙂
Have a great start to 2011 Ms. Chic n’ Cheap!
I bought a pair of leopard flats like that after Thanksgiving and I’m in love with them. All these trends are super fab!
I love this post and really love most of these trends but I have to say that lace always wins for me! It’s just so feminine yet chic and stylish.
Great post! I’m definitely a fan of the leopard print and retro dressing. I didn’t jump on the lace train… so perhaps I’ll have to try that in 2011 🙂
That Karen Millen trench is too cute! xoxo
Love this post. The lace look is definitely one I did not try but now wish I did.
Fabulous! I’ve always been all about leopard so I have to say that wins for me 🙂 xoxo
How can you go wrong with leopard and lace?! Fabulous picks girl! xo
military boots definitely topped my list !
glisters and blisters
lovely x hivennn.
I’m a huge lace lover too. And all of these outfits are wonderful. Thanks for sharing! xoxo
that oasis lace dress is amazing… very blair waldorf- which means, i love it! 😉
i love leopard print! finally got some leopard flats 🙂 and yes to retro dressing 🙂