Cupcakes and Cashmere

Lacy in the Sky with Diamonds

October 13th, 2008

Banana Republic tank, Trina Turk Blazer, H&M skirt, Hue tights, Alberta Ferretti Philosophy heels, Vintage Brooch and Bracelet

The idea that lace is a fabric reserved for cooler months has always perplexed me. Due to its breathable configuration, it simply needs to be worn with tights, and up until recently, was something to which I was strongly opposed. Lately, I’ve begun to embrace the idea of stockings and am positively tickled every time I manage to incorporate a pair of Summer sandals into an October outfit. This Trina Turk blazer, with its tassel ties, was the perfect balance to the feminine feel of my skirt that I plan on shortening a good half a foot for more of a tulip shape.


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  • http://being-red.blogspot.com/ valerie

    Lace is a hit or miss. Paired with the fun blazer, you pull it off so well! And the sandals look super cute with the tights poking through. Hope you had a great weekend!

  • lara

    i love your blog. you are super cute!!!!!

  • http://www.sharonrosepixie.blogspot.com sharon rose

    Hi there-a really lovely outfit-I like the blazer and the dark tights with your sandals, a great look!

  • http://daisychaindreams.blogspot.com Laura

    Love love love that skirt. I have yet to see it in a store near me, but I think it’s a must have.
    You look fantastic in it.

    L x

  • http://www.iheartyoublog.com Paige

    you look amazing! very cute outfit! and i have been living in my black opaque tights. i just love fall! :)

  • http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com Little Red Book

    I love it, it’s bringing a Parisian style to southern California.

  • http://www.dailystyleguide.com Daily Style Guide

    Love the blazer! I agree the skirt will look even more cute with 6 inches off the bottom. The shorter length will be sassy!!

  • http://www.heart-of-light.blogspot.com/ Rachel

    That skirt is adorable! I love lace, but I also struggle with how to wear it. I think you’re on to something here…

  • http://savvymode.com savvymode sg

    you look lovely. your outfit very stylish.

  • http://becauseimaddicted.net/ Geri

    You look ador!

  • http://www.fashiondaydreams.blogspot.com * Fashion Dreamer *

    Welcome to the world of year-round shoes! I want to plan a winter outfit with my summer glads and tights, I absolutely love tights! I love the skirt, but definately feel it could do with a few inches lopped off

  • http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com Fashion Chalet

    You look cute.
    I love the title.

    xo/ fashion chalet

  • http://www.leeselooks.blogspot.com Lisa

    em.
    thanks SO much for the boot reassurance :) i just hope it does not take as long as my purse! argh. mail here is hectic.

    SO I am in love with this outfit. the plaid – the lace- the stockings- the shoes. Its perfectly styled and you just look so darn chic.

    x.

  • http://www.iamstyle-ish.com tiffany

    i like how you paired the black tights with the open toe shoes. I have yet to try that out because I think I might look weird but I really like it on you. I might try it out this week and see if I can pull it off.

    Oh and now I want a plaid blazer! :)

  • http://www.alreadypretty.com/ Sal

    Fabulous! I’ve been waiting for it to cool off a bit more before trying the tights/sandals look, but am aching to do so … any day now …

  • http://makedostyle.blogspot.com Make Do & Mend

    V cute look great twist with the tights and sandals

  • http://redotter580.blogspot.com Julia

    I love how you pull these three items together. I have to admit, I’ve been suffering under the delusion that lace is for summer-ish time. But, you make it look so chic!

  • http://www.asiwassaying.com Dingo

    I love lace but never know how to wear it without looking like my grandmother’s tablecloth. My dear, you have just provided inspiration.

  • http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com Fashion Chalet

    Thanks!
    That’s what I need. Bright wellies! :)

    xo/ fashion chalet

  • http://www.lilmissfina.blogspot.com gina

    LOVE the skirt, your too pretty!

  • http://style-nova.blogspot.com Jillian

    i’m speechelss… the look is so beautiful! <3 very inspirational!

  • http://wewearthings.blogspot.com roz

    i love that first photo…it looks like it belongs in an anthropologie catalogue. and i love everything about this outfit! the plaid with the lace, the white and black, the tights with those sandals. the whole look is so perfectly styled and so perfectly chic!

  • http://www.diamondcanopywinn.blogspot.com winnie

    Oooh you look fantastic! That lace skirt looks awesome with the plaid shirt. Possibly my favourite outfit post so far??

  • Vivian

    lovely match- the tights, lace and sandals… you look playful and chic at the same time! you always come up with the best ideas. kudos!!

  • http://www.myfashionfrenzy.net MY Fashion Frenzy

    I just love your blog! And your outfits are so cute. =)

  • http://lenore-nevermore.blogspot.com lenorenevermore

    …your top pic is super xtra cute! Lovely week to you dear…

  • http://wewearthings.blogspot.com issa

    you are ridiculously cute! seriously! love the whole outfit.. and the photos are fantastic.

  • http://secondcitypennypincher.blogspot.com s

    your shoes are just adorable…perfect fall outfit

  • Becky

    Hi Emily! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and love it! Just wanted to delurk to let you know I saw the Eric Hutchinson video on VH1 today, pretty sure I saw ya for a few seconds in there! Have a good one!

  • http://luvvy-luvvy.blogspot.com/ LuVvy

    Love the sweet lace–and the shoes are great with black tights (one of my favorite looks).

    PS–we have a really sweet cupcakerie in Portland Oregon called “Saint Cupcake”–they make excellent cupcakes, but are so AMAZINGLY decorated! Reminds me of your blog every time I drive by (which is hard to do without stopping!). X|O LuVvy

  • http://sera-louise.blogspot.com Sera

    u r so right . ive got pics of me in a white lace dress with tights and black biker boots ! i always wear it in winter . il post some pics up on my blog soon ! x

  • http://www.stylediscovery.com.au songy

    Really dig that skirt and the plaid shirt.

  • http://knighttcat.blogspot.com/ knightcat

    you look so beautiful and feminine, loveee the lacey skirt…

    oh yeah i love sufjan! i got to see him live a year ago, he is brilliant! whats your favorite song?

    xx

  • http://www.stylescrapbook.com Andy

    hey! I like your blog!! Drop by mine maybe you’ll like it too :)

    http://www.stylescrapbook.com

  • http://observationmode.blogspot.com/ enc

    That’s a great idea! I can’t wait to see what you do with the skirt. I like the contrast of the tights to the skirt.

  • http://www.hudsonjeans.com/lifestyle Hudson

    Love the shoes…sandals and tights are so great together!

  • grayden

    i was looking up on google the answer to why is lacy (my friend) so beautiful and we saw this lol its pretty cute i would deffs ask u out ;)