This is my first time linking up to Marion’s Trend of the Month Challenge and I couldn’t be more excited about this month’s challenge: lace. I have quite a few lace pieces, mostly neutral ones, so I wanted to challenge myself to wear a lace piece I haven’t in awhile AND in a new way. I just transformed my denim dress into a shirt a few weeks ago, so I decided to transform this lace dress into a shirt as well. Of course, completely work INAPPROPRIATE as a dress. Add my favorite maxi and it was completely work appropriate. Hooray! My biggest challenge in shopping lately is buying items that I can wear both to work AND on the weekends. I didn’t buy this dress with the intention of both, but I guess I found out it has more uses!
Lace Dress, London Times (Similar top here) :: Maxi Skirt, LC Lauren Conrad via Kohls (Similar here) :: Necklace, Sassy Steals (Similar here) :: Booties, Kenzie (Similar here)
Linking up with Marion over at Marionberry Style for her Trend of the Month Challenge!
69 Comments
Ashleigh
March 20, 2013 at 6:33 AMThis is a very sweet, feminine look.
Rachelle
March 20, 2013 at 7:01 AMsuch a romantic look, love the necklace.
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Rachel
March 20, 2013 at 7:15 AMThis is one of my favorite outfits of yours yet! I love the feminine look from the lace to the pretty skirt!
Denisa
March 20, 2013 at 7:25 AMYou look great and I like that lace top. Have a nice day.
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AJ
March 20, 2013 at 7:29 AMI didn’t realize that was a dress until you said it! Love u in lace!!
-AJ
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Shelly
March 20, 2013 at 7:37 AMI love using dresses as either tops or skirts, and this dress is PERFECT as a top. Great work!! You look gorgeous. And so does your view, by the way…love those pine trees :).
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Shelly
Monica
March 20, 2013 at 7:59 AMLove this look! The statement necklace with the lace is beautiful!!
Alyssa
March 20, 2013 at 8:52 AMLove this lace top on you. It’s so girlie and pretty!
Megan
March 20, 2013 at 9:17 AMPretty! Love the color of your skirt and necklace, and that lace top is so gorgeous 🙂
Ira
March 20, 2013 at 9:19 AMI love the outfit! So fab:)
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Bethie the Boo
March 20, 2013 at 9:21 AMThis is fantastic Rachel! You’d never know that was a dress! I love the color of your skirt too, the whole outfit has a wonderful spring vibe – but is super fun with your boots!
Elena
March 20, 2013 at 9:32 AMWow, so in love with this combination, the lace and peachy shades are so romantic and feminine!!!
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Amor
March 20, 2013 at 9:51 AMThis is just so pretty! 🙂
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two birds
March 20, 2013 at 10:01 AMyou look stunning in this outfit! i love how you made the dress into a shirt…brilliant!
Amy
March 20, 2013 at 10:04 AMi LOVE lace! and i love how you styled it with the maxi skirt here. so pretty and feminine.
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anngelik
March 20, 2013 at 10:12 AMGorgeous outfit! I am loving everything about it, your skirt, top, boots and necklace. Stunning.
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Sharon
March 20, 2013 at 10:14 AMThat dress works so well as a pretty top! Love that necklace with it too!
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March 20, 2013 at 3:30 PMThe dress is beautiful – I love the sleeves!
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March 20, 2013 at 3:37 PMThank you! That's my favorite part too 🙂
Amy
March 20, 2013 at 10:42 AMThis is one of my favorite looks of yours EVER. You look gorgeous.
xo Amy
Brittany
March 20, 2013 at 10:46 AMI love this outfit! The peach / nude color looks amazing on you!
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lala
March 20, 2013 at 11:01 AMI love this look on you! the lace top and the skirt looks pretty together
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Ginny
March 20, 2013 at 11:08 AMI really like this and this color looks great on you! I’m so mad, I thought the trend for today was a pop of orange, I swear she said that last week, hence my outfit today. I’m wearing lace tomorrow, so I’m so annoyed I didn’t figure out I was wrong until I posted today. Oh well, there’s always next time.
Ginny
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Rachel
March 20, 2013 at 11:23 AMOh no, that’s sad! I’m sure you can still link up tomorrow! I think she has it open for a full week or so 🙂 And yes, there is always next month! I love these challenges because it helps me find new blogs 🙂
Kodi
March 20, 2013 at 11:09 AMSuper cute necklace! Perfect for spring. 🙂
amy
March 20, 2013 at 11:23 AMThis is adorable. I love the spring colors and yet it still works for the snow!
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March 20, 2013 at 11:31 AMI love that you are trying to get double duty from your clothes for work and weekends. This is a great transitional look for spring (even though I still see snow your photos)! Heather
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March 20, 2013 at 11:34 AMI love lace too! I like this skirt you’ve paired it with. The whole ensemble is great!
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Linguist Chick
March 20, 2013 at 11:46 AMI love this! You look like a winter princess.
Chelsea
March 20, 2013 at 12:14 PMWOW love this look, it is girlie yet badass! Your makeup looks flawless again, and the back light is amazing in your photos! Knocked this one out of the park!
XO Chelsea
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Melanie LeDuc
March 20, 2013 at 5:35 PMLOVE your lace dress/top! So pretty!
Diana Marks
March 20, 2013 at 1:31 PMLovely! I like the lace top!
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Nathy
March 20, 2013 at 1:43 PMSo pretty! I love the lace and statement necklace combo. The colors are beautiful. I found you through the link up. I’m gonna try it out too. 🙂
xo,
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Amy Shaughnessy
March 20, 2013 at 1:48 PMI love this lace top! So pretty! And that necklace is perfect with it.
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Rena
March 20, 2013 at 2:03 PMIt looks so great when you´re wearing long skirts – unfortunately I´m to short for this 😉
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Meredith
March 20, 2013 at 2:39 PMRachel this look is gorgeous, and I absolutely love that necklace! It’s perfect with this outfit.
Meredith
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March 20, 2013 at 3:54 PMLove the boots with this look! Gorgeous! And that necklace is fab!
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Sue
March 20, 2013 at 5:18 PMOh that necklace is lovely, as is the maxi! It’s always fun to wear items in a completely different manner from how they’re expected to be worn off the hanger.
xo
Sue
Jessica
March 20, 2013 at 7:46 PMI love the lace top! The neutrals are pretty together. Beautiful necklace.
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Heather Henderson
March 20, 2013 at 8:37 PMLove everything about this look! That necklace is perfect and I’ve been looking for one just like it. I also love everything in Lauren Conrad’s Kohl’s collection, but I haven’t seen that maxi skirt yet. I’ll definitely keep my eyes peeled for it soon though 🙂
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Rachel
March 21, 2013 at 8:59 AMHeather, thanks for your comment! I actually got this maxi skirt on sale at the end of 2011! It must have been from the fall 2011 line or something because I bought it in December! Hopefully there will be some other cute items coming out in her line this spring though… including pleated maxis!
Questing Jess
March 20, 2013 at 8:49 PMThis outfit is lovely, the detail at the back of your lace “top” is beautiful 🙂
navy & orange
March 20, 2013 at 10:40 PMsuper cute outfit!
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stylishbynature
March 21, 2013 at 7:11 AMLove your blouse !! Beautiful YOU ! KISSES
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Julie, from prosecco to plaid
March 21, 2013 at 8:31 AMSuch a pretty outfit! xo, Julie
Always Maylee
March 21, 2013 at 8:38 AMI love the lace and that super fab necklace. You look beautiful!
xo, Yi-chia
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March 21, 2013 at 9:04 AMGorgeous pairing, Rachel! I love the idea of lace and a long skirt for the beginning of spring 😀
Ashley
March 21, 2013 at 10:34 AMGorgeous! So well done. Love the maxi with the tough boots- really juxtaposes against the delicate lace.
Happy Thursday!
-Ashley
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Leigh
March 21, 2013 at 11:59 AMSuper cute necklace and outfit. Very springy.
nancy @ adore to adorn
March 21, 2013 at 3:48 PMcute outfit. I love the muted color palette. =)
xo,
nancy
Kimmie
March 21, 2013 at 5:54 PMThis outfit is gorgeous, Rachel! I think it is by far my favorite outfit I’ve seen on you 🙂 So pretty and feminine, and the colors are beautiful 🙂
Rachel
March 21, 2013 at 7:45 PMAwww thanks Kimmie! You are so sweet! I do love this outfit, one of my favorites for sure 🙂
M&K
March 21, 2013 at 8:28 PMLoving this fun skirt and matching necklace! These look great on you. And how convenient that there is a beautiful snowy background to compliment your outfit! Thanks for sharing! Xo, M&K at brewedtogether.com
Olivia
March 21, 2013 at 9:52 PMI love this look, Rachel! I try to buy things that can be worn on weekends and to work too…and it definitely can be challenging! Love how you made this dress work both ways – you have me wondering what work inappropriate things I can pull out of my closet and make them work…for work!
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Fabrizia
March 22, 2013 at 6:16 AMYou look great in this romantic outfit!
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March 22, 2013 at 6:41 AMI really like the necklace.
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Cara
March 22, 2013 at 10:35 AMI love that you paired this with boots. Feminine and sweet with a slight edge… perfect:)
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Jen
March 22, 2013 at 11:57 AMI think it goes without saying that I’m in love with your top! I can’t believe it used to be a dress! You look absolutely gorgeous in this outfit!
xo jen
Callie Beck
March 22, 2013 at 9:19 PMWow, this outfit is amazing! I love how you turned the dress into a shirt! It's beautiful – and so are you! =)
~Callie
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Heiress
March 25, 2013 at 10:14 AMYou are so gorgeous Rachel!! Love both the things together so much. Suits you 🙂
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liv
March 25, 2013 at 10:38 AMLOVE this outfit!
-liv
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Chioma
March 25, 2013 at 5:12 PMlove this look on you Rachel!! perfect spring look!
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Inge
March 25, 2013 at 6:10 PMThis outfit is beautiful. So pretty and feminine, but I love how it’s grounded by the booties.
Kimbercrafts
March 25, 2013 at 7:53 PMSuch a beautiful outfit! I adore the sheer sleeves on your lace top/dress, and that statement necklace is swoon worthy!
Laura
March 27, 2013 at 1:40 AMYou look great! I also try find ways to style my work clothes in a more casual way. I no longer have an office job, so its a very useful skill for me to learn. I love the maxi skirt with your lace dress!
Kirsty
March 28, 2013 at 12:23 AMLove the dress as a top with such a stunning necklace!
A beautiful look.
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