Thankful for Lace

Click photos for larger view.For Thanksgiving, I wanted to wear something that was sleek and classy, but comfortable enough for a TON of cooking (and cool enough for a very hot kitchen). Flowy sleeves are never a good idea while using the oven, and long sleeves of any kind are just too hot when the oven, toaster oven and two or more burners are going at once. I knew this short-sleeve blazer with ruched details would be perfect.To tie in the romantic element, I used my tiered lace skirt from Spiegel. I had my heart set on wearing the cute blazer, but wanted to make this NOT look so much like a corp Goth outfit. I succeeded, because for work I rarely pair a blazer with...