SOMETHING IN LACE

I don't know about you but I've been watching the lace out there just get better and better with every passing season. So what is it about lace we so love? Maybe we're craving femininity and want to add a certain lady-like quality to our dressing.   We're seeing more originality as well as intricacy in lace patterns like never before.  While pieces showing up in designer collections sport traditional patterns like Chantilly and Alencon, we're also treated to crocheted and Cluny versions that jazz up the overall selection..  Here are a few I found on BHLDN that really struck my fancy. . . .

Top Photo: BHLDN's newest addition to Spring 2013, the 1960s Swing style  mini with bell sleeves. Photos 2 & 3 from BHLDN  Dress with lace parasol/Chantilly lace appliques decorate at wide-brimmed hat paired up with embroidered eyelet lace dress.Photo 4: Rose beige Chantilly lace dress from BHLDN