There’s something about a fabric that manages to be both ladylike and sexy all at once. Vintage lace, folks. It’s the secret weapon for any gal’s wardrobe. Sadly, I usually don’t wear much lace in the wintertime, but the minute the weatherman says, “Folks, the snow’s a melting,” you better believe I’m digging into the back of my closet for a lacy blouse to layer with my standard winter garb. This particular outfit features a nice mix of decades and textures, topped off with a sweet 1950’s sheer lace blouse for a barely edgy peek-a-boo look. Sherpa, suede, knit cotton, tweed, leather, and, of course, a little bit of lace. I like it.

O U T F I T   D E T A I L S :
blouse: vintage / skirt: thrifted / jacket: thrifted / tights: similar here
shoes: Franco Sarto / lipstick: Lime Crime Babette

Hey guys, I’ve been kickin’ it DIY-style at ModCloth and A Beautiful Mess recently, so come on over and check out my projects! I’ll be contributing regularly at A Beautiful Mess, in case you missed my announcement, and I’ve been having such fun! You can see my most recent posts below, plus a fun and festive makeover for this ModCloth sweater that I shared last week.

• ModCloth Charter School Cardigan DIY
• Make Your Own White Winter Wreath
• Try This: Wrapping Gifts with Fabric Lace
• Christmas Tree Cake + Printable Template

It’s funny how every month I find myself saying “THIS is my favorite age!” Every day this kiddo is more fun than the day before. And I am loving the fact that I’m her favorite person. At least, today I am. Lucy’s almost 15 months, her favorite toy is her Teddy, she looooves my glasses, her favorite thing to say is “ball,” and her hair actually trails down her back. She’s still not walking, and I’m counting my blessings!

You know, now that I think about it, her new favorite toy might be the Christmas tree. Oh boy oh boy. Like I said, life is fun! Seriously, though. I think about how dark my mind was this time last year, and this child helped get me through it. And now she’s my little reward. I thank God for her, and I don’t mind how cheesy I sound when I say it.

Lucy’s sweater is vintage (thrifted), and her pants are from Carter’s.