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Fashion Halloween: Lady MacBeth

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I’ve been a 1950s housewife and a mermaid, you know I’m an actress–is it any surprise that I would chose a Shakespeare character for our next Fashion Halloween segment? (Missed the last two? Get caught up here and ) I have always loved Macbeth, and when I tutored kids would always suggest Lady as a costume idea; mainly as I felt that it would be easy and fun –I mean who doesn’t want to pace and rub their hands saying “Out Damn Spot” all night? And this year? I decided to take my own advice! The look is simple (full disclosure, I based my look on the Marion Collitard version from 2015, haven’t seen that version? You should), all you need is a dress that lends itself to a gown, meaning maybe a train, maybe a sleeve, but really any long dress will do. (This dress look familiar? See the original look here) I happened to have a rhinestone headpiece. And chose to do very simple makeup-hallowed eyes as the main look. Of course, if you wanted a more “traditional” look you could of course rent a “Shakespeare” costume. However, a wild woman driven crazy and muttering to herself? That’s a fashion Halloween I could get behind!

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Xo RA

Dress over Jeans

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One of the biggest “looks” this season is a dress over jeans, and I love it! As a tall girl this is an old trick I’ve used to get away with mini-dresses that are just on the edge of being too short. It’s a great way to get away with wearing something short (although loves, this look also looks great with longer skirts and dresses, trust me, please and try it!) and it’s a fresh way to get a new look out of your pieces! Because Fall is taking it’s time (though it is coming) I love the look of a sleeve less fall dress (wool, checked, perfection–this actually came with a belt and I also can’t wait to wear this dress with its belt and flat boots!) over cropped jeans with ankle booties. It’s fall-like, it’s fresh, and it’s fun! So, would you try this look?

XO RA

Details:
Dress: vintage
Jeans: Levi’s
Booties: Nicholas Kirkwood

FWLA

Loves, I’m so excited to be attending FWLA this year! There are so many lines, designer interviews and behind the scenes stories to share with you- please stay tuned for those! In the meantime here are some behind the scenes pics! Enjoy!

Xo RA

Ballet Pink

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Count this as your weekly dose of pink! A loving reminder to check you and your loved ones for Breast Cancer. Want more ways to be involved in Breast Cancer Awareness month?? Check out National Breast Cancer Foundation

And onto fashion:

Ballet was one of my first loves and to this day I can’t resist dressing like a ballerina–ballet pink, tutu like skirts, leotards. You name it, I’m in. But I also like a little edge (see here). So when the chance appeared to shoot a sweet ballet-pink outfit in a construction zone I took it (I just love juxatipositons)! I also love how this skirt is a bit sheer, and how the leotard shows just enough of a back; meaning that it’s sweet but no one aspect is too sweet. The lace up shoes just add to my ballet fantasy. And yet, I don’t feel like a little girl playing dress up! I’m a woman playing dress up, and that’s oh-so-much-better!

Happy Monday! XO RA

Details:
Skirt: Free people, old, I do have a soft spot for this tulle one
Leotard: Free People
Shoes: Jill Sander, old

Sunday Chronicles: Fall Movies

Fences

Fall means pumpkin everything, the return of cool weather, sweaters, boots and scarves. However, to me, fall also means the return of movies. Not that movies go anywhere, but like the seasons change we move from a period of Blockbuster, fun, summer movies to more serious, “award” worthy, in depth movies. (Side note, we could go off on what an “award” film is loves, and how I feel like it’s criminal that comedies don’t receive more awards, but that’s a topic for another time.) As an actress and someone who loves movies, this is one of the best parts of fall. I simply love movies; I love the stories, the visuals, the way that they touch me. I love going to the movies, especially matinees (it feels like you’re playing hooky!) So this onslaught of fall movies is a little like heaven to me. What about you? Do you love fall movies like I do? Below is a small list of movies I’m looking forward to seeing (this is by no means all of them!) What are you excited to see?

For more information about fall movies and their plots check here, here and here

My picks:

Fences (pictured above)
American Pastoral
Passengers

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Edge of Seventeen
The Dressmaker

Loving
Arrival
The Accountant

Miss Sloane
Nocturnal Animals
A Monster Calls

Allied
Max Rose
The Girl on the Train

The Handmaiden
Manchester by the Sea
And La La Land

I can’t wait to share my faves with you through the season!

Wishing us all a week of stories and amazing shoes! XO RA

PJ Dressing

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PJ Dressing is in, and I am on board! I have recently developed a thing for vintage robes, and while they are great for being around the house, they are also great as a dress (I wear everything else as dress!)! I’ve done PJ dressing before (here) but I really like this take on it. The robe feels like a mini dress, which feels vintage and modern all at the same time, and I love the balance of the high boots. It’s not blatant PJ dressing, but a more subtle form; and either way I’m the winner as I’m super comfy!

Would you wear your robe as a dress?

XO RA

Details:
Vintage robe found on Etsy
Boots: Stuart Weitzman

Fashion Halloween: Mermaid

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Last week on our Fashion Halloween segment we chatted Betty Draper (see those photos here) and while I loved being Betty, I couldn’t resist the chance to be a mermaid. I have a fascination with mermaids (I’m an Ocean baby) and often go around saying I’m one (and you can’t prove I’m not, also I’ve posted about getting mermaid photos done here). So, this seemed like a natural progression. There are tons of mermaid costumes online, for both Halloween and swimming (and I’m trying to convince myself that I don’t need a mermaid fin-links below for shopping) but for this look I chose to do more “make-at home”. This skirt is from H&M and I have had it for years, for this look I bought green and purple tulle and pinned it to the hem. The shoes are Sophia Webster from last fall, the top is from Hot Topic (found here). For the make-up I simply put glitter all over my face, using liquid gold eyeliner for lipstick, however there are many mermaid make-up tutorials I love, including this one that I love! I hope you enjoy mermaid-ing as much as I do!

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Fashion Halloween, mermaid, InvesmtentPece, blogger, CA, TX

XO RA

For your Mermaid look try:
Etsy
Hot Topic
Target
Or at your favorite costume store!

Pink

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You were promised a pink outfit once a week to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we aim to please! I fell in love with this pink number from Bloomers and Frocks (read my write up of them here), the way it moved, the color–every time I put it on I have to shimmy! It’s just that fun. So for a wedding in the last bit of warm weather, it’s just perfect. I also think it would be perfect at dinner, at parties, just simply as it is! With the ruffles and fitted waist, it really needs no embellishments; and while I chose gold shoes, it would also go great with nude, black, silver, or a matching shade!

Again, it is Breast Cancer Awareness month so remember to get you and your loved ones checked!

Happy Wednesday! XO RA

Details:
Dress and Shoes: Vintage

Where to Shop: Polkadots and Moonbeams

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Back in LA and am so excited to be in this home for a bit! And when I’m here in LA I have my usual spots that I go to–and one of them is Polkadots and Moonbeams! It’s actually two stores in one (or a few steps away from each other) and provides a great combo of new and vintage!

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Vintage, la, shopping, fashion, blogger, Investment Piece, Polka Dots and Moonbeams
In the vintage store you can find vintage pieces as well as vintage inspired pieces, great gloves, hats, jewelry and I LOVE their petticoat collection. Everything is reasonable and I always find something great!

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A few steps away is the “modern” store full of great dresses (For Love and Lemons), jeans, t-shirts and shoes. I love getting my basics here!

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The staff is always friendly and willing to help, and coming here feels a little bit like home!

Shop Polka Dots and Moonbeams in LA or here and see how I styled my latest purchase from them here

Gucci-Like

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We know I love any and all things Gucci so when I found this Gucci-like top at Beehive (which we know I also love, read about them here) I knew I had to have it. I love the semi-sheer, the floral, the tie. I love the nod it gives to Gucci, and yet love it with simple jeans and mules (yes, it would look great more dressed up as well, as well as layered under sweaters). A note about the mules–super comfy and they go with everything! It’s the perfect combo for the beginning of fall, and on Mondays I can’t think of anything better than easy and perfect!

XO RA

Details:
Top: Beehive
Jeans: Levis
Shoes: Mari Giudicelli