Not Your Grandma's Lace Dress

No longer relegated to the boudoir, lace has proven itself to be a front runner in the race for the most wanted trends this winter and spring 2010. The seemingly demure, patterned fabric has been popping up on everything from dresses, shoes and even nails!

Once considered saccharine, and dare we say, old, lace is undergoing an edgy, sexy makeover in unexpected shapes. To flawlessly master this trend, stay clear of using the 80s' as inspiration (please), instead think dark, sultry lace a la Film Noir vixen. We're just crazy about how our favorite, fashion forward beauties on the red carpet are adopting this devastatingly, chic look.