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A Taste of Lace: The Dos and Don’ts of the Season

25 Jan

Once reserved for wedding gowns, lingerie, and that favorite dress you wore to prom. Lace embraces all things ultra feminine and is making itself known this season. We are seeing lace embellishments, overlays, and edgings.  Along with lace apparel, crochet has been making a name for itself lately.  Whether it is crochet dresses, crochet tops, or pops of crochet trimmings, you will be seeing a lot of it.

This timeless “pretty-girl” go-to fabric has made its mark through the years. But, if you are just gaga over lace, save yourself from going on a date in granny’s shawl, or asking to borrow her doily collection for your dress.  Fear not girls!!! We’re here to lend some helpful hints to get you into more boyish cuts, throw in a splash of color, and add some unexpected accents.

Do: Accessorize

It’s not just lace dresses that are all the rage at the moment. Everyday items such as blouses and skirts have also had a dash of lace added to them. You will also notice that handbags as well as women’s lace shoes will be a must have! Lace is even being used in jewelry.

Don’t: Go for Lace Overload

Just because you’re feeling super girlie, you don’t want to choose to wear lace from head to toe. Avoid wearing lace on lace. For example, if you were going to wear lace tights this would look better with a simple dress. You want to look stylish not silly.

Do: Opt for Pops of Lace

A lacy touch gives a simple dress or camisole an instant chic injection.  Let your lace fabric play peek-a-boo from under a playful top. Because it’s a sheer textile, a popular way to wear lace is as an overlay. Pair it with a small strappy slip or camisole! Let the lace fall just beyond your slip or show off its delicate design on your bare shoulders.

Don’t: Choose Just Neutral Tones

While black, cream, and white are classic lace colors, don’t limit yourself. Fashion is not dead ladies, so we shouldn’t look like we’re in mourning!!

Do: Experiment with Color

Spark up your lace by adding a bright color. Try a neon pink camisole to wear underneath your black lace top, or switch it up and wear your bright pink lace over a neutral tone.

Don’t: Go Granny

We’ve seen the old wedding photos, watched her crochet the doilies, and at some point helped beat the dust out of her curtains. Just because it’s a trend, doesn’t mean you need to go raid her closet.

Do: Look for Lace Clothing in Casual Shapes and Contemporary Cuts.

Elevate a simple t-shirt by opting for one in a lace pattern. Jeans and a tee never looked this good. Feel like you’re a bit of a free spirit; add a crochet accent in the form of a vest.

Done right, it’s the perfect mix of sweet and sexy. Done wrong, it’s a bedspread or a skin condition. As always, Glik’s offers you the latest in lace styles. Add these items to your wardrobe and you will be all grace in lace this season.

http://www.gliks.com/Racer-Back-Lace-Tank-Top-P2856.aspx

http://www.gliks.com/Rouched-Sleeve-Lace-Top-P2818.aspx

http://www.gliks.com/Oracle-Fox-Billabong-Sibill-Lace-Bell-Sleeve-Dress–P2805.aspx

http://www.gliks.com/Animal-Print-Lace-Tank-P2841.aspx

Spring 2011: Whats Hot

4 Jan

The New Year is here which means a whole new year full of fresh and hot new fashion. It can be pretty overwhelming with all of these new trends and new takes on older ones. But lucky for you Glik’s buyers and style experts have stalked the streets if LA and New York to bring you the best styles of Spring 2011.

The Bohemian look is making a steady come back this spring with Peasant tops, loose printed dresses and flirty floral.

Anything with a crochet design is also hot for spring. Glik’s had a few fly away sweaters with crochet detail this winter but now it can be found on tops, dresses, vests and more.

Lace is also staying strong for spring, with more of a delicate vintage look instead of the tough black lace of 2010. Flower child is in for spring with these trends.

The dolman top trend that I blogged about previously is continuing on into 2011. We have a ton of brightly colored and striped dolmans in stores right now. These tops will look best with a scarf and leggings for the remainder of the cold months and great with shorts and a necklace for the warm ones.

A little bit of the strong military trend from this past year is finding its way into 2011! At Glik’s we have light canvas and cotton utility jackets for the colder spring mornings and nights. My favorite is by Jack, I can already see myself throwing it over a cute crochet top!

Cozies are kind of like fly away sweaters without sleeves, perfect for the warmer weather of spring. These vests are perfect for the layering look, whether it’s over a dress or jeans and a tank top. Cozies can be that extra layer that takes you from fashionable to fashionista. Sleeveless vests have a similar look to a Cozie and are also a must-have for spring.

The brand Sinful is hot off the city blocks of Los Angeles with tops that are more then your average t-shirt. These edgy shirts display artistic symbols like hearts, crosses, wings ect. and are commonly embelished with stones or metallic detail. Sinful takes your spring jean-and –a-t-shirt to a whole new level.

Mixing knits and woven is also hot for spring. Having a top with knitted detail on top of a classic woven is called “Mixed Media”. This trend takes a classic look and turns it edgy with the blend of two fabrics.

The Cut-Out shoulder trend adds sass to any outfit. Dresses with Cut-Out backs or sides were hot for 2010 but for spring 2011, it’s all about exposed shoulders. Another trend with exposed shoulders are strapless tops. Perfect for the sun in spring and summer. These tops look best over shorts or tucked into a miniskirt. A cute straw fedora would perfect either look.

Speaking of shoulders, one trend that is staying for 2011 is the One-Shoulder. Whether it’s a top or a dress, one shoulder is here to stay. The tops look totally fabulous with skinny jeans and pumps.

Spring means back to basics, with tanks and tees getting pulled out of storage. Update your plain tank top with a Racerback style one. These tanks are perfect for layering under t-shirts and sweaters, or plain with shorts for hotter weather. If your wardrobe is more classic and you need a basic tank or tee Glik’s has a huge selection of Lycra, cotton and lace ones for whatever style you rock.

Stay tuned for more Spring ’11 trends!

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