Planning a trip can be an exciting yet overwhelming task; you have to consider expenses, the destination, your method of transport, where to stay – and last but not least, the clothing to pack.
Well, for our last week thinking of travel here at SPICE, we’re emphasising what a must it is to dress right for the season and be on-trend whilst away, focusing on the perfect fabric (yes, fabric!) to help you do it: lace.
The feminine material, which was once only set aside for lingerie, is now used to make a wide variety of garments – from dresses to skirts and tops – and we couldn’t be more inspired, especially since some of our favourite celebrities have been spied wearing lace and turning heads all around the globe;
African-American actress, Gabrielle Union headed to the Hollywood Premiere of Think Like A Man Too, which she stars in, looking sexy in all noir. The 41-year-old beauty rocked a Dolce & Gabbana black lace two-piece that flashed a bit of her toned midriff, and complimented it with strapped sandal heels, a sleek, swept hair ‘do and bold red lips. We are definitely fans of the look.
Also spied in the trend, we still cannot get over Nigerian singer Waje, who looked amazing in a yellow Bebe lace dress at Vlisco’s “Hommage a l’art” collection launch in Lagos last Summer. The stunning star looked youthful and utterly dazzling in her skater-style sleeveless dress which sat well on her curvy figure. We at SPICE really love how she donned straight, long tresses, platform heels and the right amount of accessories to give her a stylish ‘girl about town’ look.
Lastly, still in Lagos, PR girl Tania Omotayo (aka WizKid’s girlfriend) attended the Fashpa Day Out event last month, sporting fiery red lace. The fashionista – as judged from her Instagram – wore a lace top and matching skirt from the online store she’d headed to the event for, and although it was see-through and showed some bra underneath, it still looked totally demure. We also think her short haircut gave her an overall elegant vibe.
So are you loving the way lace can be worn? Then simply shop our top five picks, below;
1. Nicole Miller’s Lace Skirt, £108
Explore the 5* restaurants in your chosen travel destination in this neon lace pencil skirt by Nicole Miller. It falls just below the knee for a flattering fit, and worn with pointed heels and a plain tucked in top or blouse, like the skirts’s detailing, you’ll really stand out.
2. Dolce & Gabbana’s Lace Print Corset Dress, £960
Be a showstopper in this quality-printed black and cream corset dress by Dolce & Gabbana, which will highlight and flatter all the important curves you have. Sport it for a spontaneous night out on the town wherever you’re headed; then you can blame your dress for any antics you get up to.
Spend your day on the beach somewhere in these stylish black lace shorts by H&M. Worn over swimwear and teamed with sunglasses your look will easily take you from the beach to poolside parties, to the bar. (See our style guide on pool party dressing, here too).
4. Candela’s “Crawley” Red Lace Crop Top, £84
Show off your stomach in this beautiful red lace crop top with a rounded neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. You can rock it with a long, pleated skirt and wedge sandals for an elegant day time look or with sleek high heels for the eve.
5. Valentino’s Back Zip Lace Top, £1,020
Let everyone know you’re a fashionista in this camel lace top by renowned designer, Valentino. The top, which features a scalloped hem and a high neckline, is a great option for any formal event. We guarantee you’ll look classy and chic wherever you take the top.
Have a lovely weekend guys! And don’t forget to show us your outfits on Twitter and Instagram using @SPICETVAFRICA and the hashtag #WeekendWardrobe and/or #Lace.
Image source: Bellanaija.com, Fashionbombdaily.com, Polyvore.com
