It’s the official start to the summer. I’m excited for all the fashion and swim and all the good things for all of us to come! This long weekend I’m taking some time off, but I’ll be back on Wednesday with new posts and so many things to tell you!
Wishing you and yours a great and restful weekend!
xo RA
In the US we’re celebrating MLK Day (and it’s a great day to support Voting rights and love your neighbor!), some of us have the day off- some of us don’t. Last week I began feeling a bit under the weather – so far it’s been all allergies, but in an attempt to stave off everything else and not spread anything around, I’m staying in bed. Resting. Preparing. Shaking things off. You can shop my sale picks in either the @shop.LTK or @shopstyle apps. I’ll be back and hopefully feeling better by Wednesday.
Be kind and wear your best shoes out there!
Xo RA
Whatever you celebrate, I hope this season brings you love and peace. We made it through the craziest and most lovely time of year, now we at Investment Piece are taking some time off to be with our loved ones and shoes. We’ll be dark here until the new year (1/3/22 to be exact!). In the meantime, we would love to see you over on IG (@racheladelicia) or on LTK (@racheladelicia) or ShopStlye (@investmentpiece) to keep up and shop with us.
Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday!
Xo RA
I know, I know. Sometimes our holiday wish lists that we give to our family and friends are full of things we need, things we want within budget, and things that don’t reach too far. Yes, I get it- budgets are important, we don’t ever to burden our loved ones, and getting things you need is fantastic.
But there are times when that’s not the most fun thing. Why not wish for things completely out of reach? Why not dream about pie-in-the-sky beautiful and unique things? Maybe it’s because I’m a shopper or a dreamer or can’t help myself from wanting, but especially after the years we have, I have been dreaming of luxe gifts. There’s a huge chance that we won’t get any of these, but it doesn’t hurt to dream or to ask.
And if you’re wondering, yes, having my eye on expensive things is part of why I’m always such a big fan of
gift cards.
Below, I’ve linked some of the luxe gifts on my list- from the semi-reasonable to complete fantasy. This holiday lets dream a little and give a little luxe 😉
Awake Mode
This British designer is a bit, edgy,a bit classic, and a bit within reache. On my Wishlist?
I love how these gloves have a manicure! SO chic and just the right amount of cheeky!
You can buy your own pair (or a pair to give) here
I also love the fringe on these shoes! Perfect for making the holidays special, and will even keep away the January blahs. Shop them here
Lipstick
I know, lipstick doesn’t seem luxe, but this lipstick from Carolina Herrera is! You can chose your shade, add a tassel, add charms, make it an ACCESSORY! And I’m all about little neccesities that become luxuries! I’ve picked matte red but you can customize your own here
Of course, it wouldn’t be a luxe gift guide without some REAL luxe items, so from Cartier watches to gowns to shoes, I’ve rounded up some things I LOVE that are a bit out of reach (because we might as well dream!)
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I would love to know: what’s on your luxe Wishlist? We all have things that we would love that are a bit- big, for lack of a better word. I want to hear about yours- after all this is a safe space! And who knows, maybe one day we’ll get them!
Xo RA
I’ve been thinking a lot about trends recently. And I know that often within fashion trends can be a loaded word, if we can think of trends as the fashion that’s being offered to us (and style is what we do with them), I think that trends can be something that we can get exited about- and use them (or not) to best tell our stories. This season I happen to love quite a few of the trends, and I’m looking forward to playing with them. Below, I’ve listed a few of my favorites. Of course these by no means are the only trends- as the season goes on more and more will emerge. Some of them don’t truly feel like trends, but more of an exploration of fashion we already know (see cutouts and prints, pleats and shackets). So many of these Fall 2021 trends you can buy vintage (even more to explore and play with!). There are so many ways to style all of these, and over the fall and winter seasons I can’t wait to play with these and I can’t wait to see how you play with them. I have linked some shopping options for you (Those are affiliate links and while that does not affect the price for you, I may earn commission from them. Thank you for your support!) and of course the best ways to shop trends (and more) with me is to follow me in the ShopLTK and ShopStyle apps (or the links in the search bar!). Now- let’s get to exploring the Fall 2021 Trends!
Xo RA
1990s Revival
I’ll be honest, I have some reservations about this trend (and this picture may not be a great representation- I was going for slip dress with boots!) I remember the 1990s and feel that so many of the trends- slip dresses, plaid shirts, combat boots, straight leg jeans, have been in and out of popularity since then. I was never into the bigger shoes (I felt like they made my feet look big), but I have been playing with lug sole boots (see here), and I’ve always loved a great slip dress. Perhaps there are gems to play with in this trend? Maybe from maxi cardigans to Rachel Green inspo to chokers, there’s a way to tell our stories?
You can shop slip dresses here, lug sole boots here, and denim options here
Sweater Vests
This may be the trend I’m most excited about! I know- maybe I’m secretly preppy? I love a good sweater vest with nothing underneath- with pants/jeans/skirts. Sweater vest dresses. Sweater vests over chic dresses or tops. There is so much to play with and so many ways to wear a sweater vest, I’m truly looking forward to being in one all fall!
Shop sweater vests here
And because sweater vests lead to sweater dresses (another fave of mine!) -and those never go out of style, shop some of my current faves here
Suits
I LOVE suits. They are such a chic look – from wearing menswear to a women’s tailored suit. Them being “back” means there are so many suits to explore- leather, bright hues, fancy, Classic, and so many more. This is also a great trend to buy vintage. I will be in suits in all the ways!
Shop suits here
Other trends I’m excited to explore :
-Saturated colors. I love black, but I also love playing with colors!
-Daytime sequins. We know I love to wear party dresses, what makes us think I won’t play with wearing sequins all day?
-Lavendar. One of my favorite colors and something I’m already wearing!
-Plaid. Such a standard. As are cords. I’m exited to see what new offerings we get, and how I can incorporate them into my rotation! (Again, this is a great trend to buy vintage!)
-Quilted
-Wraps
And so many more that I can’t wait to play with!
Then some trends that don’t scream me, but I’ve been known to play with:
Neon
If you ask, I would tell you that neon is not for me. But as you can see, there are times when I have played with neon- and I loved it!
Green
On certain trend lists you’ll seen great (especially lime green) named. I will tell you green isn’t my color. But I’ve been proven wrong at least once before. Is this something I should explore?
What Fall 2021 trends are you looking forward to? What trends do you hate? What trends do you maybe want to play with?
I can’t wait to explore it all with this season!
Xo RA
If you’re in the States, I hope that you have had this holiday weekend off and that it’s been full of celebrations and fun! If you’re overseas, I hope that you’ve had a great weekend and are enjoying a summer weekend full of love and fun!
Here at Investment Piece we’re taking today and tomorrow off for the holiday. There are a TON of sales, and if you want to shop with me follow me in the LiketoKnowit and ShopStyle Apps (available in your App Store! I’m @racheladelicia and @investmentpiece!). We’ll be back on Wednesday with summer styles for you!
Xo RA
There is more than one holiday happening this week, or have happened this week. If you’re celebrating, I hope that it is full of chocolate and love and renewal. If you’re not celebrating- I still wish you chocolate and love and renewal. I’m taking today to spend with my family and celebrate (virtually) but will be back in amazing shoes before you know it!
Xo RA
