Tag: outfits

We tend to think of “throw on and go” for our dresses, jumpsuits, etc, but what about our bodysuits? It’s the same idea, yes? A bodysuit is a no-think option, can be a staple and a statement, and makes outfit planning so easy! Growing up, I was a dancer (and still occasionally throw on a leotard with everything, example A, B, and C), so I love the idea of a great bodysuit. And this layered option from Zara I’d just perfect. I love the illusion of two shirts, I love the stripe, the color, and the detail. It goes amazing with vintage Levi’s, but just as great with skirts and pants. And these shoes! I love the elastic, the block heel, the grey (in my world grey is a neutral!)

While this look is semi-casual, it works for date night, the movies, dinner, lunch, errands. And the details of the bodysuit mean that not much else is needed! I was able to throw my hair up in a bun, put on red lipstick, and call it a day! That’s what I love about bodysuits, they don’t make you work for it. And these shoes! Great with jeans, skirts, dresses, just neutral enough, and just enough personality to stand out. And loves, let’s talk vintage Levi’s. I know that they can be a scary thing. I love them. Nothing can quite match what they do for your back side, and if you have a super high waist like me, nothing fits just as perfect. They aren’t as tight as modern jeans, which makes them a nice alternative. I got these from LotStockandBarrel but I also love The Rebel Stylist and AAVintedge for amazing vintage denim!

I’d love to know, what are your feelings on bodysuits? Do you consider them “throw on and go” staples? What do you wear them with?

This bodysuit and shoes are from Zara. Shop my picks for great bodysuits below!

Happy Friday!

XO RA

And Wedding Season is coming! Don’t worry: Rent the Runway has you covered!

What’s the best of both worlds? PJ dressing (we know I love it! Need a refresh? Check here, here, and here) and combine it with a jumpsuit (another fave! More proof here, here, here, and here). This PJ Jumpsuit from a Texas fave, Beehive, is amazing. I love the piping detail, the cut out back, the high “waist”, wide leg, and deep v neck. Like most jumpsuits, it’s effortless and chic, but this has the added pop of being slightly PJ like, elevates it. The great thing about jumpsuits is that you simply dress it up and down with your accessories–there’s little to no effort on your part!

While I love this jumpsuit with everything from Adidas to heels, and even slippers; these “pop-of-color” sling backs (that embellishment!) felt sassy. These shoes would go great with jeans, pants, skirts, maxi dresses too (the color, sparkle, and silhouette do a lot of the heavy lifting for you with any pairing!). For me, this combo was simply perfect! Enough of a pop, just slightly casual, completely effortless. And the best part? It feels good! And you can’t beat that!

Need a referesher course on Beehive? Check them out here and don’t forget to follow them on Instagram, @beehiveboutique so you can be in the know for all the new arrivals!

The shoes are from Zara, and can be found here (and let’s not talk of how much I love the current shoe line there!)

Hope that this PJ Jumpsuit inspires you–I’d love to know: what’s your favorite current jumpsuit? Is it a PJ leaning one? How do you rock it?

Shop my picks below and Happy Monday!
XO RA

Who says black is the only color available for monochrome dressing? Not me. I love this golden take on the trend–and I can tell you from experience that golden monochrome is something that we should all do. It’s classy and a pop all at the same time. I love this set from Sugar High Love Stoned. The skirt is so silky, and goes with shirts, button downs, and sweaters. The turtleneck is just fitted enough, and I haven’t found anything that it doesn’t go with, and I love the little sequin detail! But loves, together- this golden monochrome is just magical. I felt like a statue, but all in the good ways, it just me feel glowy (is that a great description or what!). A red lip was just about the only makeup I needed! And while I wore my fave A Detacher gold mules for the shot, I also love this outfit with nude or black shoes –and really love it with pops of color.

Gold is almost a neutral, so it will look great with everything; and yet, it does manage to stand out. It’s like the best of both worlds! And I’m in love with this brand, Sugarhigh LoveStoned. It has vintage vibes, cheeky tops, and is designed to be an inspired part of your well-curated waredrobe. Everything I have bought from them has had amazing personality, and been high quality. You can see one of my fave outfits, Cosmos, here.

Monochrome is a great way to look pulled together and high end. Beyond black and gold, I love camel Monocrhome, red monochrome, and white monochrome. Pants, skirt sets, suits–all of it looks amazing. And loves, don’t be afraid of the gold, it really can be magical!

I hope that your Friday and your weekend are both golden!

XO RA

Shop my picks below! All pictures taken by the amazing Stephen Spillman, make sure to follow him on Instagram @spillmanphoto

Loves, it’s that time of year! It’s festival season, when there’s a good chance that you’re headed out to all day concerts. Of course you want to look amazing, all while staying comfortable. I have to admit, my big festival experience is SXSW (and some film festivals); and those are a bit different as you can often change for events. However, there’s still a need to look your best, be able to walk or be on your feet for long stretches, and stay warm or cool.

My keys for festival style:
– Stay causal, but not too casual. Jeans and a tank top are great, you just don’t want to look like you rolled out of bed!
-Nothing that needs to be dry cleaned! Weather, walking, and huge crowds aren’t always kind to clothes; make your life easier by chosing an outfit that can go in the wash!
-Don’t be afraid to wear sneakers!
-Don’t forget to bring a hat!

Some of my favorite combos:

Shorts, a button up, sneakers, and a hat. This looks great with a tank underneath and a sweater over it!

Jeans, sweater, and boots. Again, use layering-shirt for the day, sweater at night!

Sundress or jumpsuit with wedges.

I’d love to know: what is your go to festival style??

XO RA

The above look is from my SXSW experience last year, shop my picks for festival style below!

I am a fan of clothes that are so comfy that they feel like PJs. I am a fan of PJ dressing. I am a fan of wearing your real PJs in the real world. So PJ dressing in bed? Why not!

What I love about this set from Zara is that is completely versatile. I’ve worn the top with jeans and skirts (and I love that the off-the-shoulder silhouette keeps it from being too pj-like). The pants go with everything (and look great with heels, flats and sneakers). And let’s talk these shoes! They’re Brother Vellies, an ethical company who’s introducing African shoes to the fashion world. You can find more about the company and process here

I love pj dressing, I’ve shown off my take on the “trend” here, here, and here. On Instagram and in real life, you may have noticed that I’m not above wearing vintage slips, actual pjs and robes! So as much as I love this PJ-like set, I wanted to do something different for the shoot. The solution? Shoot it in bed. While most magazines, ads and pics will show you that PJ dressing workings in every setting, I like taking it back to basics. Vintage bed, vintage bedspread, art in the back ground. If your PJ dressing can look great here, imagine how great it will look at lunch, dinner, running errands, the movies and shopping!

The next time I wear this outfit, I may not have the luxury of staying in bed, but thankfully I will be as comfortable! I’d love to know: how do you do PJ dressing? In bed or in real life? Would you wear your Pjs in the world or do you stick to the “PJ like” offerings?

XO RA

You can buy this set at Zara, and I picked some great sets for you below!

Oh Loves, this dress. If you follow me on Instagram (@racheladelicia) you know I was in Austin this past weekend and attended “Art on the Edge”–and wore this dress. The sheer. The Fringe. The layer. The sexiness. The long sleeves. The length. Seperate those all things that I love. Together? Perfect. Just perfect. I love the juxatipositons- the long sleeves and length to the sheer, it’s actually sheer quite low (but not too low). It shows off just enough abs, and the top fringe hides just enough.

I feel as if sometimes our black tie dresses are pigeoned holed–trotted out for this occasions and then put away. I am a fan of repurposing those black tie dresses, but loves, this one needs no such thing. It’s just special. Instead of thinking about how I could “casual” this dress, I’m looking for more events to wear it to!

This dress was found second hand on Vestaire Collective, but I’ve picked out some great dresses (fringed and non-fringed) for you! I hope you have magical places to go–because I know you deserve magical dresses! (A note-these shoes are Chanel mules, on Saturday I wore Stuart Weitzman Nudist, I’ve included both in the shopping links!)

XO RA

Loves, you know I love fashion that is fun and elegant, juxatipositons, and telling you about designers/companies. This dream of a dress fits all three. I love the cream that lends itself to formal events (yes, you could get married in this), but the edge of the tulle. I love that it is a stand out piece, yet you could change it’s personality with accersories (guess who wants to wear it with her lion belt (seen here) and socks with peep toes). Most of all, I love this designer. This dress is a Morgan Le Fay. I fell in love with her work a few years ago when I saw an editorial which featured a feathered maxi skirt by the house. As I started to research and follow the brand, I knew we were meant to be. The collections are a mix of fresh details and elegant pieces. And it’s named after something magical? Count me in!
More about the brand:
Named after the powerful sorceress in the tales of King Arthur, Morgane Le Fay has become a bride-to-be favorite thanks to its bewitchingly beautiful wedding dresses and bridesmaid gowns. Founded in 1982, Morgane Le Fay operates out of a studio in Soho — drawing inspiration from the history and ambiance of Lower Manhattan in designing its bridal collections, perfume and ready-to-wear women’s clothing. The brand’s design philosophy is to craft clothing for fit, ease and elegance — not for age or background. The result is an airy, sophisticated style that has attracted the likes of Bjork, Juliette Binoche, Brooke Shields and the staff at Martha Stewart Weddings. (Sourced from Gilt)

You can shop the brand directly online here, or at their stores in Santa Monica or Soho. I was lucky enough to find this dream of a dress on Vestaire, and I know a good search can result in finding MLF pieces on various sites.

I hope you love it as much as I do–and might I recommend wearing it in a magical place?

Happy Friday! XO RA

Shop some of my picks below:

Know why one shoulder/off the shoulder/ cold shoulder silhouettes keep coming back? They’re fun, flattering and add a frill to everything. And shoulder ruffles? Loves, this top from Freya is just amazing. It’s great for twirling, goes amazing with stir-up pants (a throwback and modern all at once), and fits my fave statement belt like a boss. (Yes, belts are still my thing. Need more belts? Got it here) The white shoe is both fresh and a pop. And this background. There’s something magical about exploring and finding corners with both odes to surfing, love and pink lips. I can’t wait to wear this top with just about every thing I own (shoulder ruffles may be my next thing) and these pants look great with sweaters, sweatshirts, and tees. Trust me, these shoes and belt go with everything! I promise!

Happy Friday!
XO RA