Green is the color of envy. The color of the holidays. And the color of the pants you didn’t know that you need. Continue reading Holiday Green
Author: RachelAdelicia
Actress, avid shopper, and a lover of fashion. Hoping to make the world a better place one pair of shoes at a time.
Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts!
Or as We like to say here at Investment Piece: What to Bring for the Holidays! Continue reading Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts!
Sephora Rouge Sale
Loves! Thank you so much for your patience today! We’re back with brand new content tomorrow, but I wanted to express my gratitude for you bearing with me! As you may know, Sephora is having its annual “Rouge” sale, where you can get up to 20% with their codes. Code or not, I found some amazing picks that would make great gifts (you also need a gift, I promise). It’s also Monday Night! You deserve a treat!
Happy Shopping!
XO RA
Favorites
Sunday Chronicles:My love of Pie
Wanna know a secret? I normally don’t eat pie, or sweets for that matter. I’m not a strict adhere-er to the Tom Brady diet (there’s room for wine and chocolate in your life, I promise), but I eat fairly clean. The one day that I really make an exception? Thanksgiving. And loves, the real reason is pie. Continue reading Sunday Chronicles:My love of Pie
How to Run with a Theme
Doing the same thing over and over again is a part of insanity. Right?
Or, and just hear me out, is doing the same thing over and over again running with a theme?
Continue reading How to Run with a Theme
3 Criteria for Thanksgiving Outfits
Pop of Leopard
Are you tired of hearing that leopard is a neutral yet?
I know, I get it, I hear you. It can be hard to hear the same thing over and over again. (Even if I am right when I say it). So, let’s switch it up. Maybe Leopard isn’t a neutral. Maybe it’s a big pop. Maybe it’s something that can turn an outfit into an OUTFIT. Sound better? More doable? Ok, then it’s decided. Let’s do a pop of leopard (at least for today).
I think what happens when we hear the same thing over and over again; or look at things through only one lens, we miss a lot of what’s possible. It’s human nature. I’ve admitted more than once that I’ve tuned my mother out, only to turn around and find that she was right (about a lot. It’s our secret). Our closets? The same thing. We label something as a neutral, or conversely as something special, and we refuse to see all the other ways that we could wear it. Yes, it’s a thing we all do. But by doing this, we miss out on so many amazing opprotunities. (We’re talking fashion, but I’m sure that there are other things that this applies to. Think hard). We made an arrangement; so today, instead of thinking of leopard as a neutral, we’re thinking of it as a pop. What does that change?
Of course the easiest way to make leopard a pop is to keep the rest of your outfit neutral. I’m not afraid of a good Candian Tuxedo (Example here), and actually think one can add value to our wardrobes. Let’s level with each other, we all need a great pair of jeans (These Point Sur, old, are some of my faves as the wash, and rise are just classic. I’ve picked a similar pair for you here). They are the perfect thing to throw on in almost any situation. And what’s better than a great pair of jeans? A great chambray or jean top. Throw it on with almost anything. The trick? Don’t be afraid to pair them together. (Pro-Tip: You want them to go together but not match exactly). Once you have this basic combo down: add a pop. It works every time.
Because we agreed to, today it’s leopard. I just adore these mules, but any pump, or belt, or bag would do. The thing for a pop is that it has to be different than the rest of the outfit, and it’s great if it has a little sass.
This combo would be great for running errands, brunch, casual drinks, and a casual dinner.
What’s your fave pop? And how do you rock it?
Shop my picks (affiliate links, no affect to your price) below and let’s make leopard a pop!
XO RA
Fashion Gives Back: Neiman Marcus Hostess Gifts
Loves! It’s the best time of the year. It’s a weird time of the year. We want to buy for ourselves. We want to buy for others. We want all those things that we’re buying to (hopefully) do a little (or a lot) good. There are times when all of these things can’t all exist at the same time. But loves, there are times when they do! This month for our Fashion Gives Back we’re going to focus on Hostess gifts, one, because I found some amazing ones, two, because this is the month that we may need them. This month at Neiman Marcus, they are giving 10% of their Love to Give collection proceeds to youth arts education across the country. I’ve selected some of my favorites that would be perfect to take to any Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or holiday gatherings or to keep for yourself! You’re getting to shop, to give, and to do good, how can you beat that!
I just love this lady ornament!
These glasses would be great on any table.
Nothing screams holiday like wine in Rudolph
Desert Plates that make any pie look amazing? Yes, please!
And for those that need a bit more than wine, might I recommend these fun glasses!
Is food more up your alley for giving and getting and doing good?
Try:
Chocolates
S’mores
Popcorn
And who can resist Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are just a few of the things that you can get this month at Neiman Marcus this month with part of the proceeds going to youth arts. And if I do say so myself, they make amazing gifts for all of those holiday gatherings that this month brings! They also make great gifts to give yourself for surviving all those holiday gatherings this month!
Happy kick off to the Holidays! Thank you for shopping and giving back!
(These are affiliate links, I do receive a small commission, but that does not affect price for you)
XO RA
Flash Back Friday: Winter Florals
The saying goes that so much can change in a year. And that’s true right? People come and go, we change our minds, our clothes, our shoes, our states. I take pictures of myself for a living. (Ok, that’s not all of it, but in many ways, it boils down to that) So, I’ve developed this weird fascination of looking back at what I was wearing a year ago: do I still love it? do I still wear it? do I still have it? It makes FlashBack Friday’s and Throwback Thursday’s both morbid (like an autopsy) and fun. What I was I wearing a year ago? This winter floral dress. And I do still love it. And I do still have it. However, I don’t wear it often. Here’s the great thing about looking back: it can remind me what I have, and encourage me to wear it!
What I originially wrote:
We’ve had spring florals and fall florals–why not winter florals? I have to say, I love these moody florals, the darks and the pops of color–I like that it’s completely season appropriate but it feels fresh. Especially when you pair them with pop of color shoes. And the frills and the back? Amazing! (Loves, this is where I confess that I had this dress altered, we opened the back a bit and took in the waist some) The price is what really makes this dress stunning –it’s HM, yes, HM. Perfect for any thing this winter can throw at you!
(Side Note: let’s not sleep on HM ever! Some of my most recent finds there are showcased here, here, and here)
XO RA
I’ve updated my winter floral shopping picks (these are affiliate links, I do receive some commission on these, though there is no change to your price!) There are some great, and very similar HM winter floral dresses!
