Loves, as you may know, one of the best perks of this job is getting to meet you, and getting to work with people like those at Influential Magazine. (And the shoes) It truly is a joy to get to meet people who love what they do, work with them, and grow our community. Recently, I was honored to be featured in Influential Magazine. I’ve linked and copied the interview below, make sure that you give the magazine a follow-their content is so insightful!
You can find the whole issue here and follow Influential Magazine at online and on Instagram @influentialmagazine.
I love getting to know you and sharing little bits of myself with you! Interested in a collab? Email us at racheladelicia@investmentpiece.com
What’s better than sale shopping? The biggest sale shopping. It’s almost like Christmas in July. And loves, that’s basically what the Nordstrom Half Yearly Anniversary Sale is. From fall picks that are deeply discounted (it’s great for getting prepped for the new season) and Summer picks that are on sale (get what you need for the rest of this season), it’s the sale to shop. Because I love you? I’ve made it a little easier. Shop my picks below!
Xo RA
Nordstrom Sale Picks
Under $200
For Him
Shoes
I’ll be updating my picks through the weeks! Happy Shopping!
Xo RA
We’re into July. It’s Summer. Like Summer, Summer. And here are some truths:
*It’s hot. Like too hot. So hot LA lost power. Hot enough that even in the *early* morning this shoot quickly went from “don’t fall in the pool” to “what’s the worst thing that happens if I go in the pool?”
*I’m a fan of swimsuit fashion (as we know), but feel that, with the heat, it’s a PSA at this point to tell you to wear your swimsuit. (Yes, this a rash guard. And yes, maybe long sleeves are only good in the pool?)
*White is a go-to (lined. Even these are lined and a bit more see through than Mom would like)
*There has got to be a way for us to live our lives in some body of water or with the AC blaring
Is this enough of a Summer mood for you?
Aspects of my Summer mood:
*Combining things I love:swimsuits, a flare, and the water for a look
*Staying cool. My grandma would tell us all the importance of skin care and hats. Wrinkles are not the accessory we’re after, so protect yourself
*Keeping calm. Name one person who’s running around crazy in July. You can’t. It’s a month of peak summer, and hopefully peak relaxation. If that’s not a Summer mood, I don’t know what is
This summer my goal is to make things as easy as possible. And to look as effortless as possible. Yes, for me that involves swim and white –things that look complicated but are comfy and easy are a fave of mine. Being ready for the water at a moment’s notice is always a part of my Summer mood.
What does your Summer mood look like?
This rash guard is last season, as are these pants (seen here and here respectedly), but I’ve found similar items for you below! The hat was my grandma’s- I got you covered there, too!
I can’t wait to see your Summer mood!
XO RA
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Loves! First things first: I hope that you had a great holiday. I hope that there was rest, fun, and love.
Second things second: working after a mid week holiday is for the birds. If you were lucky to have the rest of the week off, you’re envied.
No matter what your work schedule, I did us a solid. As you may have noticed, everything is on sale. Every THING. Which is amazing. And overwhelming.
So, I did my part and did some of the work for you! Here are my sales picks:
(Note: this post does contain affiliate links. While that does not affect the price for you, I may earn commission from them. Thank you for your support! XO RA
A little bit of every thing
This and that, sales and deals, what a way to celebrate the long weekend.
Every Thing is on Sale at Topshop
Celebrate summer and the holiday with up to 30% off!
ShopBop
Designer picks, and accessories up to 70% off? Let freedom ring, indeed.
Neiman Marcus
With up to 70% off at Neimans, there is still a ton left to celebrate this weekend!
As the weekend sales get heated up, I’d love to know: what are you buying?
Xo RA
There is this theory about neutrals. That they are just a base, something to build on, not something that pops.
My loves, I beg to differ. In fact, I think that this theory is easily dissproved. How?
Hot Neutrals.
Do you need a bold color or a wild palette? No (though I do love both of those things). All you need is neutrals- I love them color blocked. What makes them hot? The details. The curve of the heel, the slits on the dress, the rivets.
Hot neutrals. They’re a thing.
I love black. And patterns. And colors. What I love about neutrals? They don’t need anything to be hot. They just simply are. Classic. Chic. Hot. What’s not to love about neutrals?
Yes, this hot neutral look is more “party” than work, but it can be easy to recreate for any occasion.
My tips for hot neutrals:
-Keep it simple. Even when the details are stunning, your neutrals don’t need gimmicks to be hot.
-Neutrals are a time to invest. Great lines, material, shape all matter here.
-Rock them with confidence. Neutrals are hot.
I’ve linked similar neutral dresses and neutral pieces I love below.
I’d love to know: how do you feel about hot neutrals?
XO RA
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Does any one else have the song lyric “Summer Time and the livin’s easy” going through their head constantly? Just me?
I don’t know that I believe that, but I do hope that your summer livin’ is very easy. And includes amazing shoes and all the water and rose your heart desires that. (And if you don’t like water or rose, I’m hoping you get what you love.)
We are at the height of summer. The day are long, it’s hot, and we’re all on (somewhat) of a vacation mode. Here at Investment Piece? Our summer is easy, but busy. With work trips, personal trips, working fashion, working family, and some personal matters to attend to (nothing bad!) our summer is in full swing.
And yes, there’s water and rose. And amazing shoes.
But, as we know that July is a month when so many of us travel. So many of us are in full summer swing. At Investment Piece? Just for July, we’re starting summer hours. Instead of publishing Sunday-Friday, we’ll only be publishing Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
What does this mean for you?
Your favorite (I hope) inspiration, series (sales, where to shop, looks into closets, fashion gives back, in the wild, etc) will all make appearances, but only on M/W/F. Got something you desperately want to see (other than amazing summer outfits)? Let me know at racheladelicia@investmentpiece.com.
But don’t think you’re getting some sort of big break from me. Besides being here M/W/F, there will be all sorts of places you can catch up with me during the month of July!
At ShopStyle! You can find all my looks/widgets/sales picks there! Search for InvestmentPiece
On Instagram (@RachelAdelicia) All looks will be shoppable (the link is in the bio)
Here–all my looks are shoppable in the menu! And of course there will be posts Monday/Wednesday/Friday with a combo of outfits and all of our favorite series!
Pintrest-InvestmentPiece or search @racheladelicia. Shoppable pins, pins with my looks, all things summer will be up!
Facebook- Investment Piece. I’ll be linking all sorts of sales picks and special content for you! (As well, you can always find our latest post there!)
I hope that this month finds you doing all the great things that make summer amazing. I hope that you get your own Verision of summer hours! I can’t wait to see you on all sorts of platforms over the next month!
Wishing us all summer hours and amazing shoes!
XO RA
****Note- don’t worry, we’ll be back to full hours come again in August!
Things to know about me:
I love fashion. And shoes.
And my workouts are akin to my church.
I spin. I Pilates. I yoga. I will tell you that I box, but that happens rarely. I run.
Other things that I love?
Athlesure wear. Especially when it doesn’t compromise my fashion sense.
These leggings? When I saw them, I knew that I had to have them. The bands, the colors, the brand. Have I worn them to spin? Why, yes. Have I worn them out? Why, yes.
Does something have to be only one thing or the other? I don’t think so, do you?
There’s a chance we’re getting way too close to the line of “are leggings pants”?
I have no dog in that fight. Wear what you love, and if it makes you happy and you love the way it looks, it’s good enough to me.
But, that doesn’t mean I’m against wearing your workout gear as fashion gear. Why not be proud of the statement, ” I workout”? Isn’t that what this outfit is about?
Or is it?
Maybe great leggings are just great leggings. Maybe anything that goes great with heels is something to throw on for drinks or errands or anything in between.
Note: I don’t know of anything that doesn’t look good with heels.
That being said, maybe workout leggings have their place. (Let’s be fair, none of us want a thin pair of workout leggings. Or leggings in general.) But, maybe workout gear should only be used for our workouts?
If I fell in love with these leggings, and could wear them in and out of my workout, is that a bad thing? Or a good thing?
These leggings are from SoulCycle. I can’t recommend their lines enough-from being perfect for any of the workouts you do to being fashionable for any event you have before or after (or unrelated) to classes. This shirt I’ve had for at least 6 years. And these heels? A basic–you need them.
I’ve linked similar items below. Let’s workout!
XO RA
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There are times when I don’t always know what to write about these outfits that I come up with.
Angle: I’m wearing all black in the summer. Just like I do at any other time of the year. Black is chic, it’s a go to, and covers a multitude of sins.
Angle: This outfit was inspired by an outfit I saw in an editorial shoot. And I believe strongly in everyday editorial. I love the drama. The contrast of the (partially) flowing top and the wide legs. And it doesn’t hurt that both pieces have cut outs (these slits and the shoulder to say the least!)
Angle: All black with cutouts may not be the best outfit for your 9-5. This look may be best for your fancy parties. Though you know me, and I say why not make any day a fancy day. BUT. You could take these pieces apart and make them more work appropriate. Slit pants with a blouse. Put a tank under a cropped shirt.
Angle: I’ve had this top for a while. I realize I come up with outfits to wear it, but tend to only where it in pictures. Why? I get nervous about showing my stomach in real life. These pictures are not photoshopped (none of mine are). And there are some I wouldn’t show you as I was moving and my skin didn’t look “perfect”. Can we, as women, admit that we have skin and our bodies move? Is it ok to wear things that make you a little nervous. I had an acting coach once tell me that one way to get an audience to fall in love with you is to show them your vulnerabilities. Does that apply in fashion?
See, it’s all angles.
(Maybe the best angles: when wearing a top like this, stand up straight. It’s an important angle.)
It’s all angles.
The take on outfit. Where you can where it. The posture. Your attitude about it.
Another confession? I was never amazing at geometry. I could always get the big picture (aka solve the proof) but couldn’t always list the theorems that got me there (micro isn’t always my thing). But angles? Angles like these I can get- big and small.
Another angle? Maybe this is the summer we let go of all our angles and wear what makes us happy (even if our stomachs don’t always look perfect)?
I’ve linked some similar items for your angles below–what’s your take on them?
XO RA
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It’s here! The time of the month where I live out my Carrie Bradshaw fantasies and write about love disasters. A nice balance to fashion? I like to think so.
It sucks. And we’ve all done it. (If you’re reading this and you don’t know what ghosting is, bless you. It’s when someone stops responding or just disappears) Ghosting can also be a bit of a grey area. Is it ghosting if things just sizzle and you stop talking? Does it make it ok to ghost if you’ve already said no, repeatedly, and the other person just won’t take the no? I’m sure that there are great answers, even experts have opinions on ghosting. But going through it? It can still be awful. So I present, two tales of ghosting. And yes, one time there’s a chance that I’m the bad guy. He has the right to tell that story.
The Ghoster
There was once a nice guy that I met. We went to coffee a couple of times. Let’s call him Bob. Bob was sweet. And kind. And caring. A littler nervous, but that wasn’t a deal breaker. Bob was great. Bob was not for me. Even when he told me stories that should have been fascinating, I just wasn’t interested. And because Bob was lovely and kind, I let him know that I didn’t think we were a match for me. Bob said ok. Bob proceeded to text me two days later to ask me out. I said no. Then Bob went on vacation. I got texts every other day, and he asked me out twice. I said no, and restated that I didn’t think we should date. Bob got back from vacation. He asked me out again, I still haven’t responded to the text. I’m a Ghoster.
The Ghostee
For a few weeks, I was dating this great guy named Lee. Funny, charming, we got along like gang busters. We had fun at the movies, at dinner, just hanging out together. He would text me the funniest things, we seemed to really click; he would even send me pictures of what he was doing when we weren’t together. Then one day we were texting about our weeks. He asked me if I would love to get together and I said yes, even mentioned a movie I’d like to see. I never heard from him again. I was ghosted, and while it’s never good to be ghosted, this time I was disappointed as I thought that this guy might be fun.
It could be worse. I know gals who have been ghosted after years. And a guy who’s date ghosted during dinner (well, she left, is that the same thing??). What is our deal with ghosting? Can we really no longer have that conversation?
I’d love to know: what are your ghosting stories? Have you ever been the Ghoster?
Wishing us all a ghost free week and amazing shoes! XO RA
