RachelAdelicia – Page 169 – Investment Piece

Football Chic

This is a week of family and big meals, gratitude and turkey and pie–and for some of us it is also a weekend of Football! It should come as no surprise to you that I am a big football fan, I was raised on it, watch it every week, and am lucky enough to be able to attend both of my teams games this Thanksgiving week. However, I am a still a fashion lover and let’s be honest, sports gear isn’t always made with women in mind. The usual solution is to simply wear team colors–which I do and love. I also love a jersey or t-shirt with jeans (boots, heels, sneakers all go) but for the holiday I’ve decided to step up my game a little bit. I was lucky to find shoes in both my team colors (and the stars work as my Cowboy’s symbol). Then I had this shirt custom embroidered for my college team (I simply bought a shirt and had my dry cleaner do it!) I would love to know–how are you repping your team spirit this week?

XO RA

Details:
Shirt: Jcrew I had my dry cleaner embroider it, another option can be found at here
Purple Shoes: Prada, old
Star Shoes: JCrew, sold out, also love these

Classic

Is there anything more Americana than Ralph Lauren? I can remember looking at their ads when I was little and wanting to live in that world. I still do! So when it finally gets cool enough for me to borrow my mom’s vintage Ralph Lauren fur-collar coat I grab it! It may not transport me to the Ralph Lauren world, but with riding boots, a pony tail, and red lips–it’s a for sure classic!

Happy Monday! XO RA

Details:

Jacket and Turtleneck: Vintage

Jeans:Jcrew and on sale!
Boots: old, similar here

Sunday Chronicles: Gratitude

Thanksgiving is Thursday and with it the start of the holiday season! Which of course means big meals,family, gifts, parties, traditions galore, and hopefully a bit of magic. For a lot of us it’s the “most wonderful time of the year”, and with good reason. But, can we be honest? This time of year can also bring some not-so-wonderful things. The pressure to be/to serve/ to give perfect, awkward family conversations and situations, some battle loneliness, and sometimes it’s hard when the perfect holiday in our head doesn’t get played out in reality. I have no answers for the hard things (shoes and wine?) but I do know how amazing the holidays can be- and conversely how overwhelming they can be.

Here’s the good news! People who love you don’t care if the table is “perfect” – they just love being with you. Awkward situations and conversations happen, the best thing to do is keep a sense of humor about it- at least it can make a good story, and if not, wine? And if you’re lonely and struggling there are people who care and want to help- you just have to ask(I’m not diminishing that the asking is easy). And while the perfect scenarios we come up with in our heads may not play out- often if we pay attention what really does happen is even more perfect.

This time of year can become so big- that I hope you have a chance to focus on the small- the love, the magic, and the gratitude that makes this time of year full of joy and wonder. Gratitude can get thrown around- but internet friends we are so lucky. We have family and friends who love us, tables full of food, and if nothing else: clean, running water that comes in both hot and cold. We’re rich! So amidst the pie and family I hope you take a moment to be thankful, to love those around you, and this week begins a season full of joy and magic.

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

Pastel for Fall

Fall and winter clothing doesn’t always have to be heavy or bold colored. Sometimes, it’s nice to have a soft shade that’s just as season appropriate but manages to feel fresh–that’s why I love this skirt. Soft yellow, navy, black dots on a lilac background makes it a piece that will carry into spring, but for now paired with a soft turtleneck it’s completely fall!

Hope that your Friday and your weekend are amazing! XO RA

Details:

Sweater: old, similar here
Skirt: Jcrew
Shoes: Oscar de la Renta, old, similar here

Texture of the Season: Velvet

Winter is coming.
Sorry, I don’t even watch the show, but that was too easy. And it’s true–winter is coming, and along with it party season. Which often means we all scramble for items to get us not only through the day, but into the night, to parties and events, and the whole time we want to look (and feel) festive. Often when you think of velvet (or when I do) the image of little girls’ dresses and ribbons can pop up–and while those are great, those aren’t always the look you’re going for. The good news, internet friends? This isn’t your little girl’s velvet. While this time of year usually has offerings of the texture this year I feel like there are so many options–blazers, pants, shoes, dresses–and it’s great. It’s an easy way to feel and look dressed up and festive, while remaining a tad traditional and if nothing else–you’re a joy to touch!
Shop some of my picks below!

Happy Thursday! XO RA

Pictured above: Vintage dress and cape, Valentino dress old.
My picks:
Dresses:
Love this one and this one
Blazers:
This one is on discount and love this cropped one
Pants:
Love these flares and these wide legs
Shoes:
Love these oxfords and am in love with these heels

High Drama

I keep saying that layering is the secret of life–and internet friends, it’s true. While this silk skirt is just as great with a t-shirt, sweater, or button down–and this strapless tunic looks amazing over everything from a pencil skirt to jeans–layered together they created a perfect high impact outfit for a friend’s pre-holiday party. And the shoes–while old (and basic black pumps or sandals would also look great!) I love the drama that the petal in the back adds!

Happy Wednesday! XO RA

Details:

Skirt:Lee Matthews
Top:C/Meo Collective
Shoes: old, similar here

Brand to know: ASOS

I hate to call Asos a brand, it is an online store, but it does carry it’s own brand—and for as great a find as it is, I’m always surprised at how many people don’t know about it! Asos is based in the UK, and I think they can best be described as a mix of Zara/HM/Anthropologie/Depeartment Store. As previously stated they do have an Asos brand, but also carry other UK/US brands, both low and high price points. They have a great, on-trend, collection of clothes, shoes, swimwear, sleepwear, and make-up–and some of my posts have been full of their offerings!

Great Things:
– They offer both free shipping and free returns
– Have a wide selection of on-trend items, but everything is very well made!
– Because they carry so many brands at so many prices you can find almost anything there!

Not-so Great Things:
-Sizing can run a little small (I find this to be true at many UK/Australian brands) so make sure that you check the measurement guide!

Tips:
-New inventory is added all the time so if you’re looking for something particular make sure you check Asos!
-They also restock, so if an item you love is out of stock make sure that you check back
-The site doesn’t offer a true wishlist, but you can “save” items for 30 days
-I absolutely adore their dresses and can’t recommend them enough!

I’d love to know–do you shop there? What are your “things to know” about Asos?

Happy Tuesday! xo RA

Posts from Asos:
Ladylike
Devil’s In The Details

My Picks:
I may need to buy this dress
Love this jumpsuit
I think this skirt is perfect for winter
and love these shoes

Fall Grey

While I think grey is a year-round color, I am loving these fall offerings of the shade! Wool that’s easy, cropped and soft pairs well with a heather sweatshirt that’s dressy enough for the pant. And the heels on those shoes! They’re enough to get you through Monday, or whatever comes your way!

Happy Monday! XO RA

Details:

Pant:Jcrew
Top:Jcrew
Shoes:Zara

Sunday Chronicles: Family Culture Day

I’m lucky enough to be close to my family–to genuinely consider my mom and sister (and father though not pictured) friends. And while there are things that I miss about childhood, what has made being an adult so sweet are the things that my family and I get to enjoy together. My mom always made sure that culture was a part of our lives–art, dance, theater–we were often lucky enough to travel, but even when we didn’t my mom did her part to make sure that we were exposed to other cultures via their performing and still art. To her credit, both my sister and I have a deep love of museums, ballet, opera, art, and all performing arts. In fact, as these things feed my soul so much, I’ve made a life of pursuing them.

So what it a treat it was to recently see a Flamenco music and dance at a near-by museum. I actually lived in Spain with my mother and father when I was a baby (1 mth-18mths) and through hearing those stories, and a subsequent visit back, have simply fallen in love with that culture, and Flamenco. The way that the musicians and dancers are able to express the story or emotion through the performance-it is a raw and beautiful thing.

The holidays are coming and we will all be overwhelmed with family, many of us will want a break from them. So before all of that, it was heavenly to be able to have a day with my mom and sister to appreciate a culture we love, and spend some time together.

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

Power Pink

Amazing trousers are always a great investment–dressed down, up, classic or fun, they can truly be a workhorse in your wardrobe. And these pink wool ones are making my Friday. Classically cut but in a pop of color it’s the perfect pant for fall.

Hope you’re having an amazing Friday! XO RA

Details:

Pants:Jcrew
Shirt: Equipment
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, old, similar here