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Five Take … Lace

06/11/2010 by chattermonkey

Always one for a challenge, when Nicole from A Well-Rounded Venture contacted me with a proposal to team up with her and three other bloggers and post each of our interpretation of current fashion themes and trends, I jumped at the chance.

So for the next five weeks, me, Nicole, Beth from Pretty in Plus, Elizabeth from The State I Am In and Valerie from More of This & Less of That will – once a week – do a post around our version of the theme. I can’t wait!

This weeks theme is lace – chosen by Nicole. At first I was going to wear my Frock and Frill lace dress – you can see it here and here, oh and here. However, as you all know, I got sick! This meant I have spent the week in my PJs unwashed and unwell. The last thing I wanted to do was dress up in my fancy dress. However on a perusal of my wardrobe, I noticed I have a few items that have lace incorporated into them.

For example I have this tunic:

I got it from eBay at the end of spring this year and it was one of my 12 Wardrobe Diet items in August. I also have this cardigan from Very.co.uk:

I wasn’t sure about it last time but Rebecca from we are large, people has given me some ideas which I will be trying out. I also have a t-shirt that I bought from H&M in my fated trip a few weeks ago. It has funky lace inserts on the shoulders, which turn a rather plain t-shirt into something different. Initially I teamed it with my Joe Browns black jeans to wear out to see a fireworks display tonight…

But as both me and my husband are unwell, we aren’t going (for the first time in five years! Boo hoo! Stupid throat infection!). So I quickly changed into my oh-so-comfy jumpsuit and clog slippers (bought in Holland in February this year). I’m all set for a day in front of the TV and enjoying the use of our newly built coffee table.

Check out the other blogs to see how the other fabulous fatshionistas have done:

http://awellroundedventure.com/2010/11/06/five-take-lace/

http://moreofthisandlessofthat.blogspot.com/2010/11/five-take-lace.html

http://www.pretty-in-plus.com/2010/11/five-take-lace.html

http://thestate-iamin.blogspot.com/2010/11/58-five-take-lace.html

Posted in Blogs, Five Take, No Spend November, outfits, plus size, twitter challenges | 17 Comments

17 Responses

on 06/11/2010 at 13:52 | Reply suzybeth_h

I really like the tunic, it looks pretty on you. The lace inserts on the cardigan are cute too
- on 06/11/2010 at 14:00 | Reply chattermonkey
  
  Thank you! I wore the tunic so much during the diet I haven’t worn it since! I might have to rectify that this week… hmmm!
on 06/11/2010 at 16:57 | Reply Ms. Loaf

I like the subtle use of lace. And those slippers are awesome!

Hope you and your hubby feel better soon!
- on 06/11/2010 at 17:16 | Reply chattermonkey
  
  Yeah – H&M has these gems from time to time. I keen to see what the others have come up with!
on 06/11/2010 at 18:09 | Reply Elizabeth

Ooohh cute t-shirt!

And I also really like the tunic in the first picture too
- on 06/11/2010 at 18:54 | Reply chattermonkey
  
  I might have to feature the lace tunic again! Can’t wait to see yours
on 06/11/2010 at 20:00 | Reply Bethamint

I didn’t realize how much lace I had either until this challenge!
The tunic is definitely my fave thing! Get well soon xoxo
- on 06/11/2010 at 22:23 | Reply chattermonkey
  
  Thanks Beth – almost there now! Can’t wait to see what we do on the next one!
on 07/11/2010 at 02:47 | Reply Nicole

Hope you feel better soon!

I love the tunic too but can understand why you needed a break! Subtle lace accents are one of my favorite things. On a camisole, the edge of a skirt… tiny details help add depth.
- on 07/11/2010 at 09:35 | Reply chattermonkey
  
  I’m finally feeling better!!
  
  I agree accents of lace are lovely and I couldn’t quite believe how many items of clothing I have with lace in them!! Looking at Beth’s outfit reminded me I have another tunic with a lace insert!
on 07/11/2010 at 03:54 | Reply The Merry Traveller

I do so like your lace cardigan and the H&M top with the lace inserts. They are pretty.
- on 07/11/2010 at 09:39 | Reply chattermonkey
  
  Thank you for commenting! I love your blog too! I’m sorry to hear the BD polka dot dress was too big!
on 07/11/2010 at 04:39 | Reply Rebecca

I love that tunic! Seriously, love it. (and thanks for the mention too!).

Next time you are going to do a challenge, I want to participate for sure – you always have the coolest challenge ideas!
- on 07/11/2010 at 10:03 | Reply chattermonkey
  
  Of course! With this challenge I was invited but I have a few up my sleeve for the coming weeks such as:
  
  6 items 5 days – 2 tops, 1 cardigan, 2 bottoms, 1 dress.
  - on 08/11/2010 at 01:16 Rebecca
    
    oooh, I like!
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