"I consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature; lace always evokes for me those incomparable designs which the branches and leaves of trees embroider across the sky, and I do not think that any invention of the human spirit could have a more graceful or precise origin." Coco Chanel, April 29, 1939

How true is this sentiment!? I for one, love a little lace & at other times, a LOT of lace!! It's the quickest way to turn up the feminine factor & is even crossing into edgier designs. Whether your choice of lace is black {♥}, white, ivory... lace is a must have item for your closet, ladies & not just in your delicates drawer!! Lace is timeless & a trend that has stood the test of fashion time! If you turn the pages of history, lace has graced the bodies of fashion icons for decades. If you look around today, lace is popping up everywhere, on everyone & isn't intended just for those girly girls anymore!

From a peek of lace to a full-length LBD... lace is quickly weaving it's way into the everyday lives & fabrics of fabulous ensembles everywhere!

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Truth: I don't think there's a trend more exciting or liberating for accessory addicts {guilty} than this... How: Gather your favorite bracelets, hand select those that compliment your current ensemble, pick a wrist & pile them HIGH!! It gets better! Do you have a favorite watch? Slip it on. Do you have several? Me too. Through your own process of elimination, choose the winning watch of the day & slip it on. Now take those hand selected bracelets & slip those on too. Voilà... Pro tip: Don't over-think it! Don't be afraid of mixing metals {silver+gold}, combining colors {black+gold+pink+turquoise} or stacking different types of bracelets {bangles+stretchy+cuff}. If it feels right, it looks even better! This trend can quickly add so much jazz to an already fabulous ensemble or turn an every day outfit into styled perfection. Try it! Play with it & find your own favorite combinations. Your wrist will thank you!!! ;)

Now here's a trend I personally, can't get seem to get enough of... but lucky for me {& you}, it's everywhere!! Fringe is popping up on everything from bags to shoes, dresses to bathing suits & everything in-between!! Style tip: as long as you're not fringing from head to toe, this trend adds just the right amount of retro-cool to every ensemble. Go ahead! Throw on your Minnetonka Fringed Moccasins (a fav of mine) or your fabulous fringed bag (what's your favorite color?) and you're immediately & effortlessly stylin! RED!!! Orange! Yellow. Green!!! Blue!?!............... This trend is trouble!!! *wink*

Denim shorts are obviously not a new staple in the fashion world but there is a serious new series of trends in denim shorts that are popping up everywhere & on everyone! From high-waisted to highly studded, cuffed to cut-offs... denim shorts are a summer favorite!

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There's no question many of these styles are geared toward a younger demographic. However, shorts can be worn at any age. Extra discretion may be needed in selection of length but when paired with the right top, accessories, wedges (or ballet flats), our older gals or even our more conservative ladies, will look absolutely fabulous too! *Bonus*: For your own unique pair of custom denim shorts, check out my beautiful/talented friend Dominique's Etsy site: here!

Stay classy ladies!