I scream, you scream, we all scream for lace!

As if lace wasn't rising in sales this past winter, the Academy Awards confirmed- lace is in. Many of the leading ladies including Mila Kunis, Hailee Steinfield and Scarlet Johanson rocked the lace in various colors. Many believe that lace especially in black has a sexual undertone- I will not pretend that it doesn't sometimes- but it also can be very flattering. Kunis (left) reveals in both her chest and thigh, but the lavender lace makes her skin illuminate absolutely complimenting her complextion. Hailee (middle) is a nice representation of the innocence of lace; the cream color of her skin and the pale pink of her dress make her glow from her bun to her toes. Johanson (right) also wears her lace in a color that compliments her without making her too racey. If her dress had been a more firetruck true red, it would have given off a sexual vibe, but I believe her maroon shows off her assets without making us condemn her as satan.

There are many ways to wear lace off the red carpet

Lauren Conrad (left) wears her lace in white. The best time to wear white lace is Spring; it gives off the vibe of doileys and delecacy. However, LC is from Cali, where she sees a lot of sun. For us in the North East, we should tone down the white for our pale skin and wear more pastels such as pale yellow, pink, purple, green or even a cream. LC's dress is a nice example of how to wear the lace without the judgement. Her dress does not cut down too far and the lace accents her collar bones and shoulders making her look slimmer.

Another great example of lace is Jennifer Hudson (right). She has a nice mixture of silk cream and black lace balancing out sweet and sour. Her lace does not cover her goodies so it stays innocent and flattering. The silk sides flatter and make us oogle at her curves as well as the black lace in the middle visually flattens her tummy.

But lets face it: we're not celebrities or going anywhere fancy- so how do we wear it normally?

The best way to wear lace on a normal day is in a shirt. Lace is also available at cheap prices and should always be bought cheap. Lace does not last forever and no matter how much you spend it will eventually still tear or stretch with wear and wash. For women on a budget the most affordable and fashionable shopping is at Forever 21.

The shirt to the left is a flattering color for any complextion. The baby pink brings out the cheek bones and lips in a flattering way. The shirt is scoop neck and a very comfortable length. The girlish frills at the bottom slim the waist by coming out further. On colder days the best way to wear this is with a nice cardigan especially a black, white, cream, pink or purple. What makes it even better is it has potential to be fancy or casual suiting any daily adventure. It could be worn with a blazer for an interview or out with a motorcycle jacket- whatever your day entails.

To purchase this shirt for $24.80 follow the link to Forever21.com.