There is something absolutely classic about a good shirtdress– you can dress it up or wear it casually and they flatter everyone. So when I found this one in a bright pattern on Etsy I fell in love! I can shy away from big patterns and colors just as much as the next person, but this dress made it easy to get just a tad bit out of my comfort zone. It’s become a go-to in my closet and a great update!
Hope you’re having a great Memorial Day! XO RA
Details:
Dress: Etsy
I’ve never been into wearing a ton of labels–but sometimes I can’t resist. I found this amazing vintage Gucci at one of my favorite LA stores, RecessLA, and fell in love–I mean look at that detail. Modern denim culottes make it feel fresh–and those slides are so comfy!
Hope you have a great 3 day weekend! xo RA
Being from the South I’ve adhered to certain rules about white all my life–no white after Labor day for example. However, even among my Southern friends there are disagreements about when you can begin to wear white–I know die-hard Southerns who claim Easter, others who claim Memorial Day. Well, no matter where your line in the sand is- there’s good news! It’s Memorial Day! We can wear white! And this means one of my favorite things–the little white dress is back. Much like its sister, the little black dress, there is a white dress for every occasion–casual, cocktail, formal. I love the clean sophistication that white brings, and love that it can have so many dimensions. This season is seeing some amazing lace whites, boho whites, and classics–so I promise there’s something for everyone!
I’d love to know your take on the great white debate and how you feel about white dresses!
Outfits:
One: Dolce Vita dress (old), similar here
Two: Asos, last season, this season here
Shoes:Steve Madden
At one time I thought of polka dots as something for little girls. Not anymore. I can’t tell you how many pieces I have with dots–and each one is a little different. My current fave is this sexy Topshop dress–and these shoes! Ebay find–and I love them!
Happy Friday! xo RA
Dress: Topshop, sold out online-you can try in-store or I love this one and this hat
Shoes: Miu Miu, found on Ebay, Simliar here
May days in LA don’t start out sunny and warm. They tend to start gray–clouds, a little cool, and if you didn’t know better you might think it was going to rain. This breaks up–the sun comes out, and it feels like you think LA should. However–there’s just something I love about these gray mornings, especially if it gives me an excuse to wear my fave color.
Hope you have a fabulous Friday! xo RA
Jeans: Madewell
Top: Herve Leger, Bought at Recess my fave LA Consignment shop, similar here
Shoes: Halogen T-Straps
There is a lie we tell ourselves while shopping–or maybe this is where you tell me you’re a better person than I am and you don’t lie to yourself. I do. I tell myself that I will wear whatever the item is in so many ways, in all seasons, with everything. Sometimes that is a lie–but sometimes I’m telling the truth. I fell in love with this Sass&Bide skirt–and have managed to wear it in more than one way, in more than one season–look at me telling the truth! In the winter I pinned the front panels together, making it more of true skirt; now that it’s warmer I’ve been letting the shorts show and wearing with sandals. And I love it each way!
Details:
Skirt Sass and Bide, old similar here
Sweater: BCBG, old, similar
Shoes: Kurt Geiger London, here
Off Should Top: Free People-sold out, crop version here
Sandals, Renvy here
Hope you find surprises and truth in your closet! Happy Wednesday! xoRA
There’s a shot of LA that’s in a ton of commercials lately– the LACMA light installation. I could not think of a better place to show you some of the most amazing shoes I own (and that’s saying a lot). The early morning light filters in slowly here–but it can still capture the shoes–even the security guards loved them.
It’s Monday–hope you have spectacular shoes to get you through the day!
XO RA
Shoes: Miu Miu, sold out, similar here
Dress: HM, sold out, similar here
I love shoes. The only thing I think you need more of then heels? Flats. I’ll be honest–it has taken me a while to warm up to flats, nine times out of ten I will still pick a heel. However, as the years have passed there are times that nothing beats a good flat. My criteria? The flats must be stylish, comfortable, and able to be worn with a variety of outfits. I’d love to know–what are your fave flats?
First up these amazing HM sneakers. They’re comfy and have been my go-to from everything from leggings to t-shirt dresses to jeans and t-shirts. I also may or may not have bought an extra pair for football season.
Next: these Cole Haan Drivers. All the cool kids in my Jr High had Cole Haan loafers–but let me tell you that they weren’t this cool-these are the cool big sister of those loafers, done in suede and able to add a polish to just about anything. I’ve been wearing mine with jeans, shorts, and t-shirt dresses.
Lastly these expensive looking Halogen T-Straps. I saw a girlfriend wearing them at the gym and went home and ordered them. From black pants, black dresses, jeans, sweats–there hasn’t been an outfit I haven’t loved them with yet!
Happy Wednesday! xo RA
Is there anything more classic than a white button down and jeans? No. It can go anywhere–be dressed up or down. And here’s the great thing? You can have fun with it! I found this amazing little pink satin turban at one of my favorite stores in LA, Recess, and knew it would be amazing with anything–even jeans.
Hope you have an amazing Monday–with a little bit of fun! xo RA
Jeans: Jcrew Point Sur
Top: Target (yep, their Merona line)
Turban: Vintage
Shoes Manolos old but similar here
There’s something about a short dress with high boots that just makes me think of the 60’s. Years later this combination still manages to feel fresh, modern, and allows to little twists.
Hope you have an amazing weekend!
xo RA
Details: dress: Zara old similar here , Boots: Stuart Weitzman , vintage bag, collar: Vivetta
