Celebrity Style Stalker: Black & White With A Helping O'Lace

Lace has definitely made its way as a solid ensemble completer during the past few seasons. What started out as a sliver of peekabo in a blouse is now a full blown trend. Dresses, tops, skirts, hell - even leggings (personally not of that particular 80s reincarnation). And this week I peeked into the world of celeb to showcase a few of my fave black and white looks, two with lace as a frontrunner.

We have...Amber Riley in a cute peplum lace top over a fitted pencil skirt. Cute cute. 

Photo via Frazer/Harrison

And Nicole Richie looking *smashing* in her own Winter Kate laser cut leather skirt. Ok, no lace here, but the laser cuts look a bit so.

Photo via Michael Tran

Last but not least, Sofia Vergara in a purty lace number. I do want to completely trash those tights, though. It feels much too early for tights! I'm holding on to the last bit of summer.

Photo via Michael Shearer

And because no solid celebrity style stalking would be complete without a heavy dose of retail therapy, check out some affordable dupes below!

Longsleeve Tops
Platforms

Cubicle to Cocktails: Lace Escape

Hello there!

Today's CTC edition features an adorable lacy tank from BB Dakota - who has been turning out all sorts of lacing, stitched looking garments as of late. I'm a fan of this tank as it's super versatile - I love it paired the J. Crack jacket for office time and straight up with the skinnies at night. Plus, those Tory Burch studded heels would look smashing with just about anything - and there on sale right now! Schwing!

I can conjure up quite a few outfits to sport with this sweet little top. 

What do we think friends? Are we loving lace?

Tanks by BB Dakota
Pumps by Tory Burch

Forever 21 Finds...

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Below is just a little taste of some Forever 21 cuteness. As always, F21 can offer up some adorable, trendy items. Sometimes these items are substantial and sometimes they are just crap.

No promises with the items in this set, but I love the juxtaposition between the lace top and the faux leather jacket, don't you? Plus, the entire outfit rings in around $100. Not bad for a trendy fall outfit!

I'd really like to see this top in person, as it looks really versatile...underneath a leather jacket, boyfriend blazer, cardigan, etc.

Which trendy items for fall do you think have staying power? 

Forever 21 Finds by Coley's Closet Cravings featuring Forever21