Currently Craving: Eyelets & Espadrilles
It's no surprise that I have a true weakness for classic, ladylike trends when it comes to curating my closet. While you may remember that my spring style cravings included pretty peplums and flirty ruffles, my newest summer obsessions are just as feminine, but a little more lightweight for this sunny season. This summer, eyelets have caught my eye and espadrilles have my soles positively smitten.
Pairing eyelets and espadrilles together is a perfect duo for almost any summertime occasion. Even major designers like Louis Vuitton and Vera Wang incorporated oversized, exaggerated eyelets into their spring 2012 runway collections. If you need a refresher on what "eyelet" is exactly, the fabric is characterized by small round holes or shapes edged with embroidered stiches. Personally, I love eyelet because it's a versatile design that can be instantly updated with a fresh new shape and fit.
Not only does this pretty, lightweight material look great on it's own, it really pops when worn with the right shoes...like espadrilles! Espadrilles have a history that goes back farther than you may think. It's estimated that espadrilles–which are made out of rope and fabric–are around 4000 years old! Now that is old. In my opinion, the trend has stuck around for thousands of years because the soles of the shoes are so comfortable (they basically mold to your foot). The lightweight fabric also allows your feet to breathe in warm weather, which makes them perfect staples for summer.
It's not often that two great trends can be combined to create one stellar look. But eyelets and espadrilles are both beachy and breezy enough to wear as a pair. I love eyelet dresses, skirts and shirts because the fabric is so easy to pair with other pieces and accessories. I like to wear this eyelet top my LC Lauren Conrad collection with khaki, cuffed shorts during the day or rolled-up skinny jeans at night. For espadrilles, I prefer styles that have heels or wedges to add length to my legs. But flats are also a classic and comfortable choice. Whichever way you choose to style these two summer trends, both pieces will look so effortlessly chic that you really can't go wrong.
Here are my favorite eyelet & espadrille finds...
LC Lauren Conrad Lace Crop Top ($33, original $44), Yeomong Eyelet-Lace Trim Top($38), Forever 21 Collared Eyelet Dress ($22.80), Tobi Eye For Eyelet Pencil Skirt ($44), SAM&LAVI Root Eyelet Shorts ($65)
LC Lauren Conrad Platform Sandals ($29.97, original $74.99), Michael Antonio Goldy - Pink Reptile Pu ($49), Tommy Hilfiger Francine ($31.97, original ($79), Urban Outfitters MIA Striped Summer Escapade Espadrille ($24.99, origina $39), Faith Off White Crochet Espadrilles ($9, original $12)
What do you think about pairing eyelets and espadrilles together? Will you try it this summer?
XO Lauren
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Yes, I definitely will try them both together!! Like all the other girls here have commented already, they are super cute and very summery!! Espadrilles with wedges! Have been my go-to shoe this summer :)
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I love eyelet fabrics! I am especially loving the forever 21 dress and both of the tops. So feminine, cute and could totally go in any season.
Linh
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I love eyelets! So cute and summery.
xo Emilie
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they're all fab picks, i'm loving the eyelets trend too.
Also a massive fan of the cut out look - todays outfit post is a cut out dress and yesterdays post is a chance to win £100 of clothes including a cut out dress :)
Mel x
UK Style Blogger
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I just saw a super cute and affordable white eyelet skirt at the Gap - I didnt buy it at the time but of course after reading this I want to go back for it. Thoughts on pairing it with black and tan espadrilles?
Dana
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I need espadrilles! See what blogger Emily from PartyMixTape is currently craving: http://partymixtape.blogspot.ca/2012/07/currently-craving-leopard.html It's her 30th birthday today!!!
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Eyelets and espadrilles are a fav of mine, too! I tend to stick to eyelet accessories, b/c I think so many eyelet designs look kind of dated. But when done right, they're FABULOUS! Espadrilles are awesome! I love that they're laid back and comfortable. I normally go w/the wedges, too!
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Love these styles paired together, they exude summer!
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I think this is such a cute look! I love espadrilles even thought I don't own any (yet...) These are such cute picks!
xoxo,
Rachel
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I love eyelet style. Its perfect for summertime
xo, Petra
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Love this combination! I used to have a cropped jacket that was eyelet and I loved it. Since then, I've been trying to track down another similar one. I never thought ot pair it with espadrilles.
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I just bought the cream eyelet top from the LC collection and I can't wait to wear it!! I will post a picture when I get it :)
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