trend lace dress victorian-saved by Chic n Cheap Living

2010 and my favorite fashion trends

December 29, 2010

I don’t have to have the season’s latest trends.  But if a piece speaks to me and seamlessly works its way into my wardrobe – how can I deny it?

Here are my picks for pieces that represented some of this year’s hottest trends:
1. Lace
My love for lace is well documented (why else would one sew an alencon lace veil or buy a 2nd Monique Lhuillier lace wedding gown 3 weeks before her wedding)

Victorian is victorious in today’s lace creations.

trend lace dress victorian-saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Oasis Lace dress, £60

trend - Joie lace dress black - saved by Chic n cheap Living

Wearable lace shift via Joie, $318

2. Leopard print apparel
I always thought I was too conservative for leopard print.  But I find that a touch of leopard can bring just the right raw edginess to an outfit.

trend - Spun by Subtle leopard scarf - saved by Chic n Cheap Living
Spun by Subtle Leopard zebra scarf, $50

…and shoes
Leopard print with a touch of black makes these Attilio Giusti Leombroni leopard print flats super versatile!

trend leopard shoes by Attilio Gusto Leumbruni AGL - saved by Chic n Cheap LivingAttilio Giusti Leombroni leopard print flats, $355

3. Minimalist essentials
One day, I will own Celine clothing.  Until that day, I can still evoke the spirit of Phoebe Philo’s modern and minimalist pieces.

This coat has such clean, modern lines.trend min Vince coat - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Vince coat, $375

This trench dress is super sleek and versatile.

trend min Karen Millen trench dress - saved by Chic n Cheap LivingKaren Millen trench dress, £116

4. Retro dressing
Timeless, womanly apparel is something that I can definitely adopt – flattering fits and full skirts evoke instant ladylike glamour.

This Pink Tartan piece is my ideal dress – fitted with an a-line silhouette and a great print.  It’s going on the wishlist!

trend ladylike dress Pink Tartan - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Pink Tartan, $395

This looks comfortable and refined (pockets are a plus too!)

trend Mango buckle waist skirt - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

What were your favorite trendy pieces of 2010?

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  • Katie December 29, 2010 at 10:22

    I ALWAYS love lace 🙂

  • Fashion, Art and other fancies December 29, 2010 at 10:40

    The lace dress is very pretty and I just adore the Vince coat – it’s so Chic! Hope you are well and enjoying the holiday season;-)

  • Debby December 29, 2010 at 13:19

    I love that first dress… so pretty! xo

  • Tanya (a Taste of T) December 29, 2010 at 14:25

    My wardrobe was so less fun than yours. Clearly I need to do some things in 2011

  • Phuong December 29, 2010 at 14:27

    I love the black lace dress!

  • PartyPlannerGal December 29, 2010 at 14:56

    I love your style and think we have similar tastes – I would wear every single item that you posted!

  • very married December 29, 2010 at 15:00

    okay – so i didn’t quite realize how similar our tastes are until this post! First, I loooove a pretty lace. There’s something so romantic about it! Second, I actually have a leopard print scarf in those colors. Finally, I’m constantly swooning over retro style. (though, i gotta tell you, i’m not in love with the 60’s silhouettes that are showing up… this gal needs a little more shape to her clothing than those mod box-y dresses)

  • Chic 'n Cheap Living December 29, 2010 at 15:14

    @very married – great minds think alike!

  • Krysten @ After 'I Do' December 29, 2010 at 15:22

    Great picks, I love all these trends and hope they stick around awhile.

  • Bicoastal Bride December 29, 2010 at 15:25

    I love all of these trends, especially lace and leopard print. Happy New Year!

  • Toesthattwinkle! December 29, 2010 at 16:00

    I LOVE that black lace dress!

  • this free bird December 29, 2010 at 17:38

    I’m loving all the things you listed here…the lace and retro espesh.

    Hope you’re having a great holiday season, lady!

    xo,
    c

  • Mo December 29, 2010 at 19:21

    I’m always going to be in love with lace. 🙂
    Have a great start to 2011 Ms. Chic n’ Cheap!

  • Kristin December 29, 2010 at 20:52

    I bought a pair of leopard flats like that after Thanksgiving and I’m in love with them. All these trends are super fab!

  • style'n December 29, 2010 at 22:06

    I love this post and really love most of these trends but I have to say that lace always wins for me! It’s just so feminine yet chic and stylish.

  • Kimberlee December 30, 2010 at 00:23

    Great post! I’m definitely a fan of the leopard print and retro dressing. I didn’t jump on the lace train… so perhaps I’ll have to try that in 2011 🙂

  • shoe-radar.com December 30, 2010 at 01:17

    That Karen Millen trench is too cute! xoxo

  • Bella @Bellgetsreal December 30, 2010 at 04:45

    Love this post. The lace look is definitely one I did not try but now wish I did.

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE December 30, 2010 at 05:06

    Fabulous! I’ve always been all about leopard so I have to say that wins for me 🙂 xoxo

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION December 30, 2010 at 05:37

    How can you go wrong with leopard and lace?! Fabulous picks girl! xo

  • michelle_ December 30, 2010 at 06:05

    military boots definitely topped my list !

    glisters and blisters

  • Jazzy E (hivennn) December 30, 2010 at 10:02

    lovely x hivennn.

  • Nuha Sofiyan December 30, 2010 at 17:09

    I’m a huge lace lover too. And all of these outfits are wonderful. Thanks for sharing! xoxo

  • Aspiring Kennedy December 31, 2010 at 07:00

    that oasis lace dress is amazing… very blair waldorf- which means, i love it! 😉

  • honey my heart January 3, 2011 at 06:26

    i love leopard print! finally got some leopard flats 🙂 and yes to retro dressing 🙂

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