Category: shopping

I love fashion and I came of age in the “Sex and the City” years. So sometimes I just can’t resist paying homage to the show–after all, I’m a blonde, wavy haired girl. I can’t help it. And this silhouette? I just love it. It’s a dress over a tulle skirt (and this is the point where my mother would like me to mention you could wear a slip underneath this skirt and cover more of your legs–I do have little hot pants on)–and love the illusion of see-through, love the feel of this, love the reference to a show that shaped some of my fashion sense. It’s just fun–and perfect for a night out. The skirt is also great alone (slip or shorts) with a top, and this dress (though too short on me to be a dress) would work over pants, shorts, or on its own!

Happy Monday!! XO RA

Details:
Dress: Nasty Gal
Skirt: Free People, old, similar here, here, and here
Shoes:Steve Madden

Loves, I have something a bit embarrassing to admit. I often shy away from shorts. Which is ridiculous because if you wanted me to help you with shorts I would–if you told me you were too old for shorts I would tell you there’s no such thing, and I do truly believe that there’s a short for everyone. But for me, I shied away–being tall I worried about too short, too tight, too this. This romper is changing that. I put it on–and it’s perfect. Just long enough, just tight enough, just right. It feels very 40’s to me–but is modern and the silk makes me feel just dressed up enough. It goes great with heels without feeling too much, goes with flat sandals like a dream. Basically it’s enough!!

Happy Friday!! XO RA

Details:
Romper: Marina Hoermanseder, check restock at Moda Operandi, similar here
Shoes: Miu Miu, old, similar here

In my experience every summer needs a denim dress, and loves this one is a stunner. It’s part basic strapless dress: part chambray, part linen (so yes, it will wrinkle, even if you steam it twice). It has pockets (and we know I love pockets). It’s a great midi-length (can be worn with sandals or heels). But loves, the back. It’s part amazing. Draping detail that adds just enough drama–literally all I want to do in this dress is twirl. And if that’s not a good reason to have it, I don’t know what is!

Happy Wednesday! XO RA

Details:
Dress: Milly
Shoes: DVF, old, similar here

I have been living in this sweatshirt since I bought it. I wanted to participate in the “lace-up” trend,but wasn’t interested in a t-shirt or bodysuit. I wanted something that was a bit sturdier, but not too heavy–and this sweatshirt fit the bill. It’s the perfect weight, the laces just low enough, and goes with everything from jeans to pants to skirts. It can even be dressed up with heels–making it absolutely perfect in my book!

Happy Monday! XO RA

Details:
Sweatshirt: MOTHER
Jeans: Madewell
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

One of my favorite things in the world are basics that aren’t so basic. Like this shirt: simple and striped but the sleeves are just fun! They come with a slit, meaning you can wear the sleeve super long, pull it up, or put your wrist through the slit and let it overhang. And the small geometric detail–not so basic! It’s an easy throw-on with jeans, but has an impact!

And the shoes! I get stopped every time I wear them–they’re Miu Miu and a few years old. However, you can often find them on sites such as TheRealReal, Vaunte, and eBay. Search for “Miu Miu glitter bootie”. Good Luck!

Happy Friday! XO RA

Details:
Shirt: Front Row Shop
Jeans: MOTHER

All of us need things that are just simple–that we can throw on and forget about, without sacrificing looking good. And for that: this dress is a life-saver. The top, with it’s low back, keeps it fashion forward; the long skirt and pleats keep it classy, and it’s some of the softest cotton ever. It’s great for the pool, dinner, errands–or even to throw on after the gym (which has been my favorite way so far to wear it!).

Happy Wednesday! XO RA
Details:
Dress: Asos
Shoes: Kate Spade, old, similar here

I know–this post has so many pictures (and yes, we cut some out) but I couldn’t resist sharing all the details of this outfit–I LOVE them. These JCrew pants have been my obsession since I saw them in a press photo back in January–just the right amount of sailor, of stripe, of button–and the tie up back–love! There’s a crease panel down the front to help them feel fresh, they fit amazing, and I want to wear them with everything. The jacket is my treasure from the Madewell party at SXSW–and I love that my name is on it. Wearing it as a shirt kept me from feeling too sweet, and I felt the red lettering went just perfectly with the pants! I know I use the word love a lot to describe my clothes–but I honestly do, and can’t tell you enough how much I love these pieces!

Hope your Monday details bring you just as much joy! XO RA

Details:
Pants:Jcrew as of press they’re on preorder so make sure to contact a personal stylist!
Jacket:Madewell

Here’s what’s amazing about classic looking separates: no matter the day, no matter the weather (hello wind!), no matter the location they can elevate your look. I’m loving these Zara knitwear sets–the flared sleeves keeps the feeling modern, but it’s just so classic. Who can beat black and white? And the sweater let me layer!Perfect over jeans, great with skirts, I’ve been wearing the sweater all over my house! And–no matter how strong the wind was I felt pulled together.

Happy Friday! XO RA

Details:
Jeans: Madewell
Top and Sweater: Zara
Shoes: Vintage Gucci