If you know me well, you will get that this dress is just perfect for me. It’s purple, which allows me to show my TCU purple pride (every Friday with #GoPurpleFriday, if you see me, I promise I got purple on!). It’s Vintage Mary McFadden and the pleats, the drape, the ionic-ness I can’t help but love. I had it altered, if you read yesterday you know that it was originally too tight in the bust, my tailor rebuilt the middle piece for a perfect fit. I love that it’s cocktail appropriate, but a bit fun. It’s just perfect.
Happy #GoPurpleFriday, whatever your color might be!
XO RA
One of the hottest trends for next season is supposed to be one-shoulder; but loves, I can’t resist starting to play with this look now! I love the way it’s slightly sexy, elegant, and here (when paired with wide leg chinos) is just slightly edgy. And these pants! The wide leg is super comfy, yet polished enough to pair with blouses, sweaters, heels. I love this pairing of wide and tight, but also love playing with proportions (these pants and a big shirt and belt would be amazing!) This top would also pair well with a pencil skirt, a ball skirt, and jeans. And while I can never resist thinking of different ways to wear all the pieces in an outfit, I have to say I love this one! Slightly sporty, sleek, and super comfy!
It’s coming– holiday dinners, parties, drinks, festivities. And all the outfits that go along with these events! First up: Thanksgiving. Last year I presented this guide for Thanksgiving dressing, based on what type of event you’re attending. There’s a “formal” dinner, where you can’t go wrong with a dress in heels, the mid level where a skirt/jumpsuit/nice jeans and blouse will do, and the casual where you can wear sweatpants.
Don’t knock it. A girlfriend of mine used to host “Sweatpants Thanksgiving”, and let’s not rule out “nice” sweatpants and a top for your day of eating! Shop some of the looks that I think could get you through next week below!
Loves, as you may know, I have a thing for vintage YSL (see here and here) and you may recognize this outfit from FWLA (here and here). I couldn’t resist showing you all the details–this outfit has not only become a go to (it’s super easy, sophisticated and comfortable) for dinners, events and meetings; I’m a fan of the pieces seperately (pants with a graphic tee or blouse, the top forward/backwards, over dresses, with jeans, even thrown over leggings at the gym). And details–the slits in the pants to keep them interesting, the velvet dots on and bow on the top. And the top! So it’s actually a jacket (the slit and bow are supposed to go in the front), but I’ve fallen in love with wearing it backwards, though it makes a great jacket! This outfit in my back pocket for the holidays is making this Monday a little easier!
French Girl cool is something that many of us aspire to-myself included. There are books, articles, how-to’s written about it, but that French essence can be hard to pull off. My way? Black–not necessarily, but black is simple, elegant, a statement and monochrome–all at the same time. Great accessories (these Celine booties are a dream!). Something a little undone, in this case having wavy hair helps. And a red lip (always a red lip). Maybe it’s not the traditional French girl cool, but it’s my take on it! I’d love to know, what’s your version?
Sometimes simple details can make an outfit–like a wrap up! I love the details on these adorable Jcrew Shoes, and love mirroring it with this amazing vintage top! The patterns mix well but don’t match, leaving me feeling a bit edgy but pulled together! It’s the perfect combo–cherries (sweet but not saccharine) and black and white (classic yet the tie can be playful), and they all go great with this slightly cropped jeans!
Capes are “in” this season, so what’s better than a cape? A statement cape. One with a pattern, with incredible movement, one that doubles as a shirt. And loves, this cape by Melange Mode fits the bill! Melange Mode is great–they mix African patterns with “western” shapes, which means that we get state to pieces handmade that are just exquisite! I love the play of yellow and navy in the cape, and the movement! All I want to do is run in this cape, it not only looks great, it feels special. Paired with high waisted jeans (though it would look great with pants or skirts or over a slip dress as well!) and heels-it makes a statement, yet is not too overbearing. It’s special and you will get tons of compliments-trust me!
It’s the last day of October (Happy Halloween!) and our last Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness post for the month! Loves, if you know me you know I love juxatipositon–and this is where you indulge me. When I saw this Herrera gown at Recess I fell in love. The fit, the color, the suede, the draping, that gold belt. But loves, we all know how to wear a gown: the heels, the hair, the black tie event, everything that’s expected. But isn’t the unexpected interesting? Wearing a gown to do chores, run errands, just be in? And yes, I’ve thought about it in real life (the thing about being an actress is you get your hands on gowns and some of them you fall in love with–my friends and I have a running joke that there are dresses you love so much you’d vacuum in them–that’s what this is!) I have never minded being overdressed, and have long thought that the cure for a bad day might be a great pair of shoes. So, wearing unexpected gown that makes you feel great, even while grocery shopping? I’m in!
Now, I get that this was for a shoot, but I do really dress up sometimes to scare away a bad mood; so I would love to know: would you try something like this?
And loves, thank you for supporting our Pink incentive; please get you and your loved ones checked!
If you’re celebrating have fun and be safe tonight! Happy Monday!
Loves, it’s our second to last pink post for breast cancer awareness, and this time our pink is floral! I absolutely fell in love with this metallic dress via Anthropology. I have to admit, it gave me serious 70s babe vibes. I love that it’s a soft knit, would go just as well with boots as heels. I love that it’s almost purple (as are these amazing Gucci shoes that I got for a song on Tradesy). I paired it with a (borrowed) vintage belt to make the pink pop! It’s simply perfect for any event-part, dinner, or make it casual!
By now it’s the weekend before Halloween and you either know what you’re going as, or are scrambling for a last minute costume, or have given up! The good is that we have you covered! In the past fashion Halloween posts we’ve shown you how to be <a href=”http://www.investmentpiece.com/outfits/fashion-halloween-betty-draper/”target=”_Blank”>Betty Draper</a>, <a href=”http://www.investmentpiece.com/outfits/fashion-halloween-mermaid/Mermaid</a>, and <a ref=”http://www.investmentpiece.com/outfits/fashion-halloween-lady-macbeth/”target=”_Blank”>Lady Macbeth</a>, this week it’s last minute ideas!
Shirt
Easy, simple, and perfect for handing out candy! I got the one above last year, but there are versions everywhere from Target to Wildfox this year!
Mask
Any sort of mask will do! They go great with any sort of black tie dress you have, and just as great with jeans and a t-shirt!
Riding Boots
Riding boots can be used for just about anything. Pair with a leather jacket for Amelia Earhart, pair with a longer jacket for a solider, wear a blazer and be a jockey. The possibilties are endless
Bunny
Got bunny ears? They work with jeans, or if you have a leotard, you’re a Playboy bunny! The same works with cat ears (or any ears!).
Vintage
Love vintage like I do? This is easy, instead of incorporating your vintage into your modern wardrobe make it a costume! 1950s housewife, 1930s siren, your closet is your oyster!
I’d love to know, do you have your costume planned? Are you dressing up? What are your last minute ideas?
