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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!

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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!

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    Ashleigh
    March 20, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    This is a very sweet, feminine look.

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    Rachelle
    March 20, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    such a romantic look, love the necklace.

    xo
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    Rachel
    March 20, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    This is one of my favorite outfits of yours yet! I love the feminine look from the lace to the pretty skirt!

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    Denisa
    March 20, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    You look great and I like that lace top. Have a nice day.

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    AJ
    March 20, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I 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 AM

    I 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 :).

    Visiting from Marionberry Style…
    Shelly

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    Monica
    March 20, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Love this look! The statement necklace with the lace is beautiful!!

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    Alyssa
    March 20, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Love this lace top on you. It’s so girlie and pretty!

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    Megan
    March 20, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Pretty! Love the color of your skirt and necklace, and that lace top is so gorgeous 🙂

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    Ira
    March 20, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I love the outfit! So fab:)

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    Bethie the Boo
    March 20, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    This 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!

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    Elena
    March 20, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Wow, 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 AM

    This is just so pretty! 🙂

    Xo,
    Amor GLAMOROZA.NET

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    two birds
    March 20, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    you look stunning in this outfit! i love how you made the dress into a shirt…brilliant!

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    Amy
    March 20, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    i LOVE lace! and i love how you styled it with the maxi skirt here. so pretty and feminine.
    xoamy
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    anngelik
    March 20, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Gorgeous 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 AM

    That dress works so well as a pretty top! Love that necklace with it too!

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    FutureLint T-shirts
    March 20, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    The dress is beautiful – I love the sleeves!

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    Amy
    March 20, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    This is one of my favorite looks of yours EVER. You look gorgeous.

    xo Amy

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    Brittany
    March 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    I love this outfit! The peach / nude color looks amazing on you!

    xo
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    lala
    March 20, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I 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 AM

    I 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.
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      Rachel
      March 20, 2013 at 11:23 AM

      Oh 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 🙂

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    Kodi
    March 20, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Super cute necklace! Perfect for spring. 🙂

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    amy
    March 20, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    This is adorable. I love the spring colors and yet it still works for the snow!

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    H&K Style Journey
    March 20, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I 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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    Rachel @ With Love, Rachel
    March 20, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    I love lace too! I like this skirt you’ve paired it with. The whole ensemble is great!
    XO, Rachel
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    Linguist Chick
    March 20, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I love this! You look like a winter princess.

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    Chelsea
    March 20, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    WOW 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 PM

    LOVE your lace dress/top! So pretty!

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    Diana Marks
    March 20, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Lovely! I like the lace top!

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    Nathy
    March 20, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    So 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,
    -Nathy
    Earnestyle

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    Nathalie Fleitas
    March 20, 2013 at 6:44 PM

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    Amy Shaughnessy
    March 20, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    I love this lace top! So pretty! And that necklace is perfect with it.

    Amy

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    Rena
    March 20, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    It looks so great when you´re wearing long skirts – unfortunately I´m to short for this 😉

    xx
    Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de

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    Meredith
    March 20, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Rachel this look is gorgeous, and I absolutely love that necklace! It’s perfect with this outfit.
    Meredith
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    Kacie's Kloset
    March 20, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Love the boots with this look! Gorgeous! And that necklace is fab!

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    Sue
    March 20, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Oh 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

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    Jessica
    March 20, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    I love the lace top! The neutrals are pretty together. Beautiful necklace.

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    Heather Henderson
    March 20, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Love 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 AM

      Heather, 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!

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    Questing Jess
    March 20, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    This outfit is lovely, the detail at the back of your lace “top” is beautiful 🙂

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    navy & orange
    March 20, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    super cute outfit!

    xoxo navy & orange

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    stylishbynature
    March 21, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Love your blouse !! Beautiful YOU ! KISSES

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    Julie, from prosecco to plaid
    March 21, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Such a pretty outfit! xo, Julie

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    Always Maylee
    March 21, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    I love the lace and that super fab necklace. You look beautiful!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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    Tasia of Ruffles & Sequins
    March 21, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Gorgeous pairing, Rachel! I love the idea of lace and a long skirt for the beginning of spring 😀

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    Ashley
    March 21, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Gorgeous! 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 AM

    Super cute necklace and outfit. Very springy.

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    nancy @ adore to adorn
    March 21, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    cute outfit. I love the muted color palette. =)
    xo,
    nancy

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    Kimmie
    March 21, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    This 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 🙂

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      Rachel
      March 21, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      Awww thanks Kimmie! You are so sweet! I do love this outfit, one of my favorites for sure 🙂

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    M&K
    March 21, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Loving 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

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    Olivia
    March 21, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    I 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 AM

    You look great in this romantic outfit!
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    annalisa
    March 22, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I really like the necklace.
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    Cara
    March 22, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I love that you paired this with boots. Feminine and sweet with a slight edge… perfect:)

    xx Cara
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    Jen
    March 22, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    I 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

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    Callie Beck
    March 22, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Wow, 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 AM

    You are so gorgeous Rachel!! Love both the things together so much. Suits you 🙂

    Much Love
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    liv
    March 25, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    LOVE this outfit!

    -liv
    http://chocolivlovelaugh.blogspot.kr/

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    Chioma
    March 25, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    love this look on you Rachel!! perfect spring look!

    ~Chioma
    C’s Evolution of Style

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    Inge
    March 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    This outfit is beautiful. So pretty and feminine, but I love how it’s grounded by the booties.

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    Kimbercrafts
    March 25, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Such a beautiful outfit! I adore the sheer sleeves on your lace top/dress, and that statement necklace is swoon worthy!

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    Laura
    March 27, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    You 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!

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    Kirsty
    March 28, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Love the dress as a top with such a stunning necklace!
    A beautiful look.

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