Lookbook: Return of the lace!

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You saw a glimpse of this outfit from my mother’s day post, so here’s the full outfit.  I got this dress last year (see how I wore it last year here and here) and I mentioned on my facebook page that Forever 21 brought this dress back in stock and many of you told me you were able to get it!  Yay!  I really love this dress, I think it’s one of my favorite Forever 21 pieces ever.  It’s really well made and the lace is just so pretty.  The length is a little too short for my liking so I always end up belting it and wearing it as a tunic/top but I’ve seen it won as a dress on many other bloggers and it looks fantastic.  I wanted to offset the girliness of the lace with some unexpected pieces so I paired it with my slim black trousers that I typically reserve for work and my funky Madewell necklace that made the top a little less “sweet”.  The hot pink shoes came last just because I wanted to add color in the outfit.


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Forever21 Lace Bib Top

They are sold out again of my top but you could acheive the same look with this pretty top.  There are a ton of pretty lace dress options too, like this one from Delia’s (on sale). The ASOS lace bib top is a bit different but really cute. Or the gorgeous Backstage Glam Rock Dress that you can see on my sister here.
I love these pants.  They are so comfy!  I haven’t tried these on yet but the  Zip skinny stretch pants look great too. 

I love my pink pumps!  I bought them a few years ago not thinking I would wear them as much as I do but they have become a staple in the shoe wardrobe.  These are really similar in shape and color. And under $100!  Or these Kate Spade pumps are so pretty!

I had a few questions about the size of my bag and it is the “large” size which I think is perfect. I’m about 5’2″ (5’6″) in heels and I think it’s a great size for me. I can carry a lot in it! The Dooney & Bourke “Florentine” Satchel is really similarly shaped don’t you think?

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  • CessOviedo
    June 3, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Belted short dress gone tunic was such a great idea! In deed is pretty, sadly most of f21 dresses are way to short for me, I'll follow the belt thing, amazing accessorizing!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

  • Neris
    June 3, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    You look great! I love the lace top and, needless to say, your shoes!

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

  • Agnes in Wonderland
    June 3, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    That laced tunic is so pretty. The combination also looks nice 😉

  • kileen
    June 3, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    i love how you're wearing this dress as a top!! i'm definitely gonna have to try this out with mine too! and i'm so glad F21 brought this dress back. 🙂

    cute & little

  • Lily
    June 3, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Such a great forever 21 find ! The lace looks so pretty on you and really loving the bright pink miu mius ! !

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  • DSK Steph
    June 3, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    Your Miu Miu bag is gorgeous! I love the color too. 🙂

  • Heather
    June 3, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    You look gorgeous as always! I love love lace, and the pink pumps are sooo cute.

  • lesouefsbrouilles
    June 3, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    loving the lace!

  • JENNY
    June 3, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    that lace top looks FABULOUS on you! it always does!

  • AiRene
    June 3, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    Just gotta love laces!

  • Diane
    June 3, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    i have been seeing lace everywhere lately. i LOVE this trend! so feminine and classic.

    P.S. i *adore* your shoes 🙂

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:24 am

    @CessOviedo I'm only 5' 2" and most of their dresses are too short for me!

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:24 am

    @Neris thanks for visiting and your comment! 🙂

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:25 am

    @Agnes in Wonderland thank you Agnes! Have a great weekend!

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:26 am

    @kileen I loved it on you! Can't wait to see how else you style it.

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:28 am

    @Lily yes, it was a great score! I'm glad I was able to get it when it first came out. Thanks Lily, have a great weekend!

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:29 am

    @DSK Steph thanks Steph! It's quickly becoming one of my favorite bags!

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:29 am

    @Heather thanks so much Heather!

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:31 am

    @lesouefsbrouilles lace is so fun to wear isn't it? I love that they are making more wearable lace pieces these days.

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:32 am

    @JENNY thanks Jenny! Hope you are well!

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:32 am

    @AiRene yes, I'm definitely a lace lover! 🙂

  • iamstylish
    June 4, 2011 at 3:34 am

    @Diane I know, I'm so glad lace is trendy now. It's one of my favorite materials! It's nice to get a lace dress like this for so cheap!

  • Cee
    June 4, 2011 at 3:45 am

    I'm going to sound like such a copycat, but I bought this dress (or in my case, more like a top), too! I've yet to wear it but had only planned on wearing it tucked in. I'm really loving how you wore it as a tunic, belted. You seriously wear everything so well 🙂

    The item I did run out and buy after seeing you wearing was the hot pink ASOS top. I love it so much already, so thank you for sharing!

  • Little Bow Prep
    June 4, 2011 at 5:43 am

    Super cute outfit!

  • lica
    June 4, 2011 at 6:11 am

    ohh those pants look great. ive got to make a trip to GAP to check them out.

  • heather @ mrs. southern bride
    June 4, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    Such a beautiful outfit!! LOVE that handbag!

  • WendyB
    June 5, 2011 at 4:30 am

    It looks lovely on you!

  • grace @ wedding favors
    June 6, 2011 at 3:23 am

    Hi Tiffany! 😀 I love how you have worn that dress, the red shoes and the black pants are an amazing combination with the dress. 😀

  • Twenty.Something
    June 6, 2011 at 11:57 am

    SO pretty! Looks great.

    x
    http://artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com