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August Armarium Picks

Loves, this is a part of my partnership with Armarium, though all opinions are my own. You can use code RADELICIA to get 20% off of your first rental!

I love high fashion. And vintage (it’s amazing to know you’ll be the only one in the room wearing EXACTLY what you’re wearing). I also love ethical fashion (it matters). This month? Armarium is combining all these things I love with their collaboration with What Goes Around Comes Around, the luxury vintage brand. Currently, they’re featuring select vintage items for rent–and I think we should rent them all. From Dior to Galliano, this collection is fantasy, fun, and fabulous. Yes, for my monthly Armarium picks, I usually go by events, but this month I wanted to spotlight this curated selection. Getting to wear a vintage Dior gown for an affordable price (not to mention a discount with code RADELICIA!)? How can any of us say no to that?

Hope you enjoy the collection as much as I do! I would love to know: what are you renting? What story are you telling?
Xo RA

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Dior Knit Dress

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Dior Silk Dress

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Karl Lagerfeld Sequined MiniDress

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Mugler Magenta Strapless Gown

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Galliano Macrame Dress

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Dior Gown

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Dior minidress

Maybe I have a thing for Dior? Loves, my selections barely scratch the surface of the What Goes Around Comes Around X Armarium Collection. There’s more Dior, CHANEL, Galliano, Versace, etc– and it’s all stunning. I can’t think of a better time than wearing fashion history, and this collab lets you do it (for an affordable price! It’s also a great time to use your discount code, RADELICA!)

The entire collection can be seen here.

Happy Renting!
Xo RA

Icon With a Twist

Things I like: martinis, fashion investment pieces, and outfits that make me feel like royalty. I also like surprises, and getting new perspectives on things I thought I knew.
What do all these things have in common?
This classic DVF wrap dress (yes, it’s an investment piece, and yes, you need one), and this shoot (yes, I felt like royalty, and with all my outfits, got a new perspective on how to style this dress).
Icon. With a twist.
(No martinis were consumed on this shoot. I can’t promise about after).

You first saw this dress here, back when this blog was still a baby.

I’ve worn the dress time and time again, with everything from sneakers to heels. I’ve put sweaters and blazers over it, I’ve always felt like there were ways to make this dress feel new.
But. I had never worn it over a dress. Till now.

Wearing an open kimono over pants and skirts? Yes. Mini dress over jeans? A thousand times. A maxi wrap dress over another dress? IT HAD NEVER EVEN CROSSED MY MIND.

But it worked. And I love it.
Yes, this may be a little more on the formal side (though with flat sandals, a combo like this could be perfect for your Labor Day BBQs), but it’s simple yet elegant, wildly unexpected, and allows you to mix and match like never before.

Also. It’s fun to twirl in.

Some tips:
– I love pattern mixing, but if you’re going that route, I would suggest that you pick tonal colors. Or, like here, pick a pattern to match with a classic.
-I love the mix of lengths. Would this look good with dresses that are the same length? We won’t know if we don’t try? But ??
-I tied the wrap dress underneath itself, so the ties didn’t show and it flared out. The underlying dress gets to show more that way.

The underlying dress here is Amberleaf. You can read about my love affair with them here. This shoot was part of my summer collab with them, and yes I think you need this dress; but, more than that, putting my dress over theirs made me realize that we may need to look at our closets in new lights. There’s more to combine, more to layer, more to dare than we might be thinking of now.

What icon can you put a twist on?

I’ve found you several DVF dresses below! Some new, some used, all sizes. I truly think a DVF dress, of any kind is an investment worth making!
Xo RA

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#doingthings

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If you would have told me that an exercise dress would become my summer uniform back in June, I don’t know that I would have believed you. Not that I don’t like exercise. Or dresses. But the combo? Let’s say I was hesitant. Good thing that doubtful me was not in charge-this Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress has become my ultimate summer go-to. With shorts to let you move, and a chic mini dress to show you off, it might be the best of all worlds.

Things I’ve done in my exercise dress:
– Work Out (in fairness, not a hard workout, though I think layered with a sports bra it would be great in those as well!). I’ve walked and hiked and am dying to learn how to play tennis in it!
-Run errands
-Gone out. Yes, my current favorite thing is to put a scarf in my hair and pair this dress with “fancy” shoes. It’s gone from happy hours to book clubs. And I get compliments every time!
-Got in the water. And still looked chic

The thing about this exercise dress? It makes me feel put together. And it lets me do things. It’s the perfect combo.

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Now, loves, the question is: what kind of things are you going to do in your exercise dress? If you don’t exercise I won’t tell. Or if you exercise and never take it out, I won’t tell that either. I just know that, despite my doubts, this dress has become one of my favorite pieces, and I think it could be the same for you. Wanna go do things?

I’ve linked this dress and items similar to what I paired with my exercise dress above.
Happy doing!
Xo RA

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Mad Men Audition

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As an actress, and a fashion lover, there was no show I loved like “Mad Men”. From iconic scenes like Peggy leaving the company smoking to Betty shooting birds, to everything Don Draper did–I LOVED it. I still love it. “Mad Men” was gorgeous and dramatic, everything I wanted to be and nothing I wanted.

There are many, many essays on “Mad Men” and its fashion, so I won’t bore you with my own yearnings for a waredrobe like that. But I can recommend this article on the evolution of Mad Men’s style, The Secret Behind All Your Favorite Mad Men Looks, and How Mad Men Changed Fashion” as jumping off points for your “Mad Men” fashion research.

This look? Let’s take it as my audition to be in “Mad Men”. (I can dream, even if the show is off the air, right?)

The combo made me want to vacuum with a martini, have the pool boy scrub while I watched, and drink coffee for lunch. In short, it had the feel of everything great about “Mad Men” costumes.

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My “Mad Men” audition? Part of my summer collab with Amberleaf, the mother/daughter chic company that I just can’t get enough of! Yes, this white blazer (worn as a top here–so sexy and chic, and one of my favorite styling tricks) is Amberleaf. Would it look great with jeans or pants? Yes. Over a shift dress? Yes. With a pencil skirt in a power meeting? Yes. Blazers can be anything you need them to be (even my “Mad Men” fantasy), and you won’t find better options than Amberleaf. You can shop them here. Tell them RachelAdelicia sent you!

The rest of my look? A full skirt and my favorite mules. Shop options with a screenshot via LiketoKnowit here.

I’ve also linked options below.

What are you story (audition) are you telling today?
Xo RA

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More Sales

One of my most favorite sayings is :”Wanna make God laugh? Tell Him your plans”. Not because I don’t think we should have plans, but because so very often our plans don’t always go exactly the way that we thought that they would. (I’m a big believer that if the world would just let me hand out scripts and we could all learn our lines that things could run oh-so-smoothly)

I had plans this week. And it’s laughable how few went through the way I thought that they would. Not that it was a bad week-but a relapse of a bad sinus infection has had me a tad bit laid up, pushing back a lot. Good news? Plan B. The Nordstrom Sale is still going strong, and every day I find more things that I need!

So, since I’m on the couch with swollen eyes and not able to shoot, let’s shop!

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Beauty
From what one editor told me was a “miracle lotion” to Vitamin C for brightness, these are my beauty must haves:

Sunglasses
I wear sunglasses ALOT. And it’s just been in the past few years that I’ve been very picky about what I bought. I love these sunnies, and with the sale, they’re musts!

Dresses
We know I’m a fan of all types of dresses. These are my current favorites in the Nordstrom Sale

Jeans
I sincerely believe that a great pair of jeans are like a good suit. You need some. These are some of the jeans that I love at the Nordstrom Sale.

What have you bought and loved from the Nordstrom sale? Picks, pictures, prices, I wanna know it all!

Here’s to overcoming allergies and shopping!
Xo RA

#OOTD RoundUp

Loves. It’s hot. So hot. Like I wore a swimsuit yesterday and I still sweated through it hot. What do we wear in this? (Really, I want to know) Below I’ve rounded up outfits that I’ve loved wearing recently. (And of course all my #OOTDs are on LiketoKnowit Or Shopstyle) I’d love to know: what are you wearing to survive the heat?
Xo RA

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A Throw back, but I’ve worn this dress more than once as it creates a breeze. I found someone this exact one. Shop it and similar ones here

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I get asked about this bag every time I carry it. And it’s now on sale for you. Shop it here

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There are days when the only thing I can do is throw on a chic top with my workout leggings. But it works? Shop it here

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Date night called for all white chic. Get yours here

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Me? Dramatic? Not at all. Get similar dresses to this vintage stunner here

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I’m LIVING in this Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress. Match me here

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I also can’t stop wearing this padded headband (it’s a cure all for all the hair days) And it’s under $15!
Get one here

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Why should the heat be the only thing in red? I love this style, get it here

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This is one of my most fave dresses, it also works in the fall, but keeps me cool now. Get yours here

For real, loves, what are you wearing?
Xo RA

Nordstrom Sale

It’s here! It’s here! We have a week of sales, huh? To wrap it up, today is the official launch of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, open to ALL and restocked. I’ll be updating picks throughout the day-the best place to find me is on Instagram (@racheladelicia) and Facebook (Investment Piece). However, I do have some sale picks that I can’t wait to share with you!

Happy Shopping!
XO
RA

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Posted on July 19, 2019July 18, 2019Categories shoppingTags Nordstrom Sale

Make it Your Own

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This story has two parts.

Every summer there comes a time when I only wear swimsuits and dresses. It’s not that I don’t love jeans and tees. Not that I don’t want to look chic and elegant in pants (a la Eleanor in Crazy Rich Asians). But it’s hot. Too hot. Yesterday, it was over 100, and I drove by a woman who was wearing jeans and boots getting gas. My only thought was how hot she must be. I just can’t do it.

I’m a fan of summer dresses, both casual and formal. They can be anything you need them to be, are effortlessly chic, and most importantly : they’re cool. And keep you cool. From t-shirt dresses to hatters to off the shoulder, there are so many different types of summer dresses and stories to tell in them. What’s yours?

You can shop some of the ones I’m thinking of adding to my collection here.

And of course, now that I’ve taken a stand, life will find a way to have me in pants for the rest of the summer. (You can’t see me but I’m laughing about that now!)

This is also a story about making it your own. I loved this denim/colored dress when I first saw it at Target. The issue? It was in the kids department. And didn’t fit quite right:

As you can see, the top was a little too high for me

But. I don’t let a little thing like that stop me. Some snips (I cut the straps off in the back), some fray check (sew without sewing and seal fabric), some tying around my neck and viola:

This is not a call for us to all wear children clothes. They aren’t made for our bodies, and women’s bodies-all sizes and curves–should be celebrated. And in clothes that make them feel amazing. I am very flat chested, and thought the XXL would work for me, so I wanted to see if I could alter this dress. To me, part of the fun of fashion is making it your own. And that means altering what doesn’t work for you. I have a dress that started as a skirt, pants I’ve changed. Alterations are a great way to take the clothes offered to you, and make them your own.

I have a feeling we’ll be talking more about alterations. In the meantime, I would love to know: what’s something that you’ve made your own?

Below I’ve linked this exacted dress, and some other Target picks I love (as well as Fray Check if you need it!)

Xo RA

Posted on July 17, 2019July 16, 2019Categories outfits, shoppingTags Make it Your Own

Amazon Prime Day

Loves! It’s another wild week of shopping and sales, and we kick it off with Amazon Prime day! Below are my picks, what I love buying from Amazon, and of course, as the deals come in throughout the day I’ll be posting picks on my social media! (There’s also this this list of things I love from Amazon Fashion).

Happy Shopping!
Xo RA

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Fashion

Shoes

Beauty

What I buy Reguarly
These are items I repeatedly buy from Amazon. So, of course, I’m loading up on Prime Day!
Rose Face Oil
Retro Clean Clothing Wash
Hair Clips
And this time I’m indulging in a Padded Headband

What are you shopping for?
Xo RA

Posted on July 15, 2019July 10, 2019Categories shoppingTags Amazon Prime Day

Summer Fantasy

Note: the top featured in this post is part of my collab with Elaine Kim. All opinions are my own, and you can use code RACHEL4EK to get 15% off your first order at Elaine Kim. The post does contain affiliate links. While that does not affect the price for you, I may earn commission from them. Thank you for your support!

I’ve been thinking a lot about the summers when we were kids. Not that there’s a typical one. There were summers I had art camp (never sleep away), summers full of days at the pool, reading books, and indulging my imagination. Times when summer dinner was simply watermelon, and I can still taste the sno-cones we would sometimes get after the pool, still in our swim suits and in towels.

The continuing theme no matter the summer? A little summer fantasy. Yes, I know there are all sorts of theories on vacations and staycations, of letting yourself get way, even for a bit. And I agree. But what about the day to day? What about the random summer Tuesday? Doesn’t that deserve a dollop of fantasy?

Maybe we define fantasy differently, but to me, fantasy can mean anything fun, out-there, amazing, that stretches you, isn’t routine. There are summer days, full of water and laze, that can invite fantasy on their own. And of my favorite ways to add a little fantasy? Fashion. I’m 100% the type of woman to wear a ball skirt about, because you never know where it will lead you. To dress up, in whatever strikes my fancy, and let that be my vacation or fantasy for the day.

This ball skirt makes me want to lounge in a garden, or by the beach, have tea, or champagne, and whisk away. And with the heat of summer stretching before us, isn’t that a great fantasy?

A note about the top: faux leather, but it goes with everything. Shorts. Jeans. A great way to elevate anything. And, leather is a must for the fall. It will go with everything and you need it. I’m ready to pair mine with vintage Levis and kitten heels! You can find it here (the white is so chic!). And the code RACHEL4EK for 15% off your first order.

The skirt? Alice and Olivia. It makes me smile, and I love the pattern. I’ve linked you similar ones below!

What’s your summer fantasy?
Xo RA

Shop the skirt: here

Posted on July 14, 2019July 13, 2019Categories outfits, shoppingTags Summer Fantasy

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