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Sales Break

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Loves! The sun came out this week, which has breathed new life into my spirit, and into my fashion! There’s something a little more fun about putting together outfits when you aren’t freezing. (Next fall when I’m dying to style sweaters you are more than welcome to remind me of this statement.)

But we’re right on the cusp of a new season: winter is slowly starting to thaw and spring is slowly starting to bloom. What does that mean for our fashion? Sales! (Kids get spring break, we get sales breaks. Maybe it evens out?)

This is a great time of year to stock up for next winter (hard to think about, but smart shopping). And a great time of year to stock up for spring (with strategic sale shopping). What to buy? Where to shop? Lucky for you, I got you covered! Shop my picks below from some of the biggest sales/smartest picks from this sales break!

JCrew
The new spring collection at Jcrew is dreamy, and the winter sale is to die for; and there’s more! Take 30% off your order, meaning you can shop ahead and for now and you can’t beat that!

Nordstrom Rack
A Collection of basics that are perfect for transition weather! And all at sales break prices!

Saks Fifth Avenue
For “Sales Break” (yes, we’re just rolling with it), Saks has some basics, and some party dresses to carry you through your spring commitments (or to save for next season!).

A Little Bit of Everything
From here and there, a round up of great sweaters, dresses, skirts, etc that are perfect for spring, but you can pull out next fall!

What are you shopping for this sales break? I hope you find it, and that it’s just as fulfilling as a Spring Break!

XO RA

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Fashion Gives Back: SiiZU

Investment Piece: Fashion Gives Back: SiiZU

As a fashion lover there are times when I feel as if I’m faced with a dilemma. Wear things that are amazing and fashionable, but maybe not the best for the planet or the people that make the fashion. Or support companies that give back, and give up fashion. Loves, I don’t like to settle. I have this weird belief that we should get want we want, and that doing good and being fashionable don’t have to be mutually exclusive. There are amazing companies out there who give back’ and lucky for us some of them make stunning fashion. Fashion Gives Back, and we’re the winners!

The company I fell in love with this month? SiiZU

Investment Piece: Fashion Gives Back: SiiZU

Yes, I care about giving back. But loves, in all honesty, the thing that draws me in is always the fashion. (I can’t help it!) And SiiZU doesn’t disappoint in the fashion! Think of it like a sustainable Zara: they have great basics, but they’re made with care from quality fabrics. And the styles are one you’ll wear over and over again.

(Right now, I’m in love with this black trench):
Investment Piece: FAshion Gives back: Siiuz

And if the clothes weren’t dreamy enough, SiiZU’s philosophy is enough to make you fall in love. Their promise? The clothes are high quality, made with eco-friendly materials (there are no toxins, everything is organic), the prices are affordable, there is little waste, every purchase gives back to the American Forest, and there is no middle man. Did I mention the clothes are gorgeous?

Investment Piece: Fashion Gives Back: SiiZU

SiiZU’s selection of silks, wools, cashmere, tencel, and linens (and of course, cotton), are sourced from the best eco-friendly factories and sources. When things come from a great place, you can feel good about them–and that’s before you feel how amazing these fabrics feel against your skin. (SiiZU also ensures that all of the factories they use are safe, and the workers are paid a living wage. It’s something to feel even better about!)

And the cherry on top? SiiZU donates 10%of every purchase to the American Forest, a program which plants trees to offset our carbon footprint, and replace the trees that are lost to manufacturing.

I love that when shopping SiiZU, I don’t have to choose between doing good and feeling good. Take a look at SiiZU and fall in love, too!

Happy Shopping!
XO RA

The Fairest of Them All // Polka Dots are a Neutral

Investment Piece: Polka Dots as a Neutral

Once upon a time…

We all know how the story goes. And maybe we don’t love fairy tales (but I do), you can’t argue that they stick! Or as Albert Einstein said “fairy tales make us intelligent and let us know that dragons can be slayed”. I paraphrased. I also may have combined some quotes, but the meaning is the same. Fairy tales speak to us, and I know I (personally) can’t help but go back to them over and over again. Who doesn’t want to be the fairest of them all?

We know that I love a great graphic tee. And now, you know that I love fairy tales. So, I couldn’t resist the combination of the two. A graphic tee that tells a classic story? Maybe that’s the fairest of them all.

But wanna know a secret? Sleeping Beauty is my favorite.

Investment Piece: Polka Dots as a Neutral

I tell you that many things are a neutral. Including leopard, actual neutrals, and other patterns. Now, I’m about to tell you that polka dots are a neutral. Am I lying? OR (hear me out) am I bringing your awareness to the next level?

Personally, I think it’s the second option. Polka Dots are a neutral.

Don’t believe me? Think about it, most polka dots are in shades of neutral, and are a bit subtle. (This statement may not apply to sequin, neon polka dots, but every theory has an outlier.) So, why not pair them with anything? Here, they go great with this graphic tee (and yes, see above for a fairy tale). The secret? Just match some of the base colors. Or don’t, and see what happens.

But, let’s think about it–is there something that wouldn’t go with a great polka dot?

I couldn’t think of anything. Graphic tee, blouses, stripes–they all go with a polka dot. And I love the combination. After all, the more neutral we have, the more options we have, right?

I’ve linked similar items below. And for you- how do you feel about fairy tales? And being the fairest of them all? Polka dots as a neutral?

It’s lot, right? Or is it?
🙂

XO RA

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Investment Piece: Polka Dots as a Neutral

How to Make it Your Own

Investment Piece: How to Make it Your Own

One of the most often used phrases in fashion? Just make it your own!

But, how do you make it your own? What does that even mean?

Cause we’re all smart. We get that the “idea” is to take the fashion that we’re offered 4 or so times a year and make our own style out of that. But, again, how?

Does that simply mean wear what you like, what makes you feel good, what fits your life? What if there’s more to it than that?

What if in the “how to to make it your own” conversation, it was a little about choosing what looks great on you and makes you feel good, and we also have the freedom to change things into what we really want.

Investment Piece: how to make it your own

How to make it your own:

We know that I love kimonos (and all things PJ dressing and the like). But, who says I have to wear a kimono just like everyone else?

Step 1 to make it my own:
Wear it backwards. (Actually, this works with so many pieces). Here, I love how the collar comes up high and it looks like a mock turtleneck. And because it’s backwards, the back is now open! And how great is that?!? A little structured, a little sexy, a little making it my own.

Step 2 to make it my own:
I slit the sides. You know, because a bare back wasn’t enough. How? I simply cut along the seam on the side (on this kimono there was an extra wide inset, so I simply removed it. Depending on what you’re cutting (as I am a fan of making things your own) the seam will vary. Cut as you see fit). I just thought that this short little jacket would look great with a little movement on the sides. I think I’m right.

And I love it balanced with the flares.

And it still looks great forwards (and as a robe!)

The moral? Making something your own is something you should try. And if you have to alter something to make it your own, I’m a fan. There’s nothing wrong with that! The best news about making something your own? It will work in all the ways you want it to, and isn’t that the point?

This kimono is vintage (the jeans are not), and I’ve linked similar pieces below. Go out and make them your own!

XO RA

Investment Piece: How to make it your own — Make it your own

She Works Hard for Her Money

Investment Piece: She Works Hard for Her Money

She works hard for her money. So do you, so do I.

Being a CEO and running my own company has been one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done. And one of the hardest. I am in love with the fact that I get to pursue and share my passions, be myself, set my own hours and boundaries, and get paid for it. There are times when it might be easier to work for someone else (Ask anyone who know who works for themselves about how they have to chase their checks); however, being the boss is something that I just love!

The other good news? The type of CEO I am doesn’t mean that I have to wear a suit to work. There are times when “work” is writing on the couch in sweats. Maybe there’s wine, but that’s not the point. Point: I don’t have a strict workwear dress code.

The bad news?

I love suits. And pencils skirts. And vintage suitcases. And heels that scream “CEO”. And there are times when I wish that I had a reason to dress up for work. I work hard for my money, so I should get to dress like it, right?

The best news? I do. I still rock suits, and I love pairing anything and everything with pencil skirts.
Here? I love a great graphic tee. I love art. This shirt, by Monogram Studios (my new favorite graphic tee company), combines not only both but is elevated to CEO status with this Balmain pencil skirt. (I got the skirt designer resale). It’s the perfect combo (with the heels!) for a day at work, or an evening out. Chilly? Grab a jacket. Have things to carry? I recommend a vintage briefcase (this one is Gucci and I got it on Etsy).

Could I dress like this all day every day? Probably not. Maybe that’s why I’m so attracted to suits? But, as the CEO who works hard for her money, I get to make the dress code rules. I’m thrilled that I get to wear things like this, and then change into sweats!

What do you wear to work? I’d love to talk all things workwear with you!
XO RA

I’ve linked similar items below!

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Investment Piece: She Works Hard for Her Money — She Works Hard for Her Money

Trend to Try: Colored Tights

Investment Piece: Trend to Try: Colored Tights

Loves, I have a confession to make. Usually when we chat trend to try, I’ve tried the trend. The trend might be something I’ve been wearing and love, or something that I’ve recently tried and decided that you HAVE to try. This trend? Colored Tights? I haven’t tried it. In fact, I’m a little scared of it.

BUT. Colored tights are a trend. Don’t believe me? Read Vogue, Man Repeller, any trend list, or head over to Atlantic Pacific (who rocks this trend beautifully). Colored tights are a thing. So, are they a thing we should try?

Investment Piece: Black and White with a pop

I love a great patterned tight. I love fishnets. I love wearing tights.

So, are colored tights the next step? And if so, what do we wear them with?

Investment Piece: Trend to Try: Colored Tights

These are my thoughts: we have two options when it comes to colored tights.

One, wear them as a color pop. If your outfit is monochrome, your tights can be the pop it may need. I think this might work best with black or camel outfits. BUT. If you’re willing to play with the color of your tights, why not experiment?

Two, wear tights the same color as your outfit. If this counts there’s a chance all of us have been ahead of this trend when we wear all black and black tights. Somehow, I think this colored tights trend may pack more of a punch when the color is not black. Red, purple, blue, yellow’ why stop at black?

Though, this is not the part where I talk badly about black tights. We all need some. And black is a great color.

However, back to colored tights. Do you dare? With what? What did people say?

I can make you a deal, if you can try this trend, so can I! So, what do you say?

And yes, if you email me (racheladelicia@investmentpiece.com) with a colored tights outfit, I will wear it!

I’ve linked some colored tights below! Happy Trend to Try!

XO RA

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Investment Piece: Trend to Try: Colored Tights

What if Sequins are the Answer?

Investment Piece: What if Sequins are the answers?

We get in the habit of saving for things. We save up for big purchases (nothing wrong with that). The saving I have an issue with is when we save things “for special occasions” and miss out on all the things we can be enjoying now. How many times have you done it? Bought something you loved, and then put it away for a special occasion? You may have thought “It’s too nice to wear on just any day”, “I’ll just wait to wear this”, or “Something like this needs a special occasion”.

Loves, what if that special occasion is just any day?
What if sequins are the answer?

Investment Piece: What if Sequins are the Answer?

Sequins are one of those things that we tend to think of as “dressy” or special occasion. You just don’t see a lot of sequins at the grocery store, you know? But, is that a reason not to wear them? Sequins can be special. They can also be just another pattern, embellishment, or way to cheer up a day. What if sequins are the answer?

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I think one of the powers that fashion has is that it can change how you feel. Do you want to feel like sequins? If not, why? I’m all for dressing special on special occasions, but I also believe that any day can be special. There is no wrong day to wear something that makes you feel great. There is no reason to put off a great outfit. You like sequins and you have something you want to wear? What if sequins are the answer?

** Note, I’m such a big believer in wearing something special whenever you want that I love the look of sequins and bare feet. However, if you need a bit more structure in your sequins, dresses like this one would look great with black boots, strappy sandals, or Adidias. You could wear this to a dinner, drinks, meetings, etc. Feel more comfortable dressing down your sequins? Try wearing them with a jean jacket or a sweater. There’s still a great chance sequins are the answer.

Where wouldn’t you wear them?

I’ve linked similar and more sequins for all your questions.

XO RA

And you can also rent your sequins:

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Investment Piece: What if Sequins are the Answer?

Fashion in the Wild: Date Night Looks

This is the month of “date nights”. (Though I really hope this isn’t the only month you have a date night) But, with the focus of Valentine’s Day and love on date nights, we (or I) can’t help but think about what to wear on a date night.

Real talk? I don’t think there’s just one kind of date night, and I believe there’s no right or wrong thing to wear on a date night. Be it with your friends, yourself, or your honey, any event can be a date night. Movie by yourself? Drinks with friends? Dinner? Dancing? Why can’t anything you enjoy with people you enjoy be a date night? In my world, it is.

So, what do we wear on date nights? I’m a huge fan of wearing dresses, but they are by no means your only option. Jeans and a top, pants with a blazer, sweats on the couch. In my view the most important part of a date night outfit is that you feel amazing in it.

Below are some of my favorite combinations for date nights. I’d love to know: what do you rock for date night?

XO RA

I hope this month and in the months to come that every date night is a blast and one of the things you love is your outfit!

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SkinPrint: #GiveAway: Soft Touch Facial Oil

Investment Piece: Skin Print: Facial Pil #giveaway

Loves! I’m so excited that so many of you have taken a look at Skin Print (check out the site here) and fallen in love with them like I have! You talked, I listened, and the product for the giveaway this month is the Soft Touch Facial Oil. We did a give away of this oil in October, and I get emails each week asking for another one! So here we go! Skin Print and I agree, you have great taste! In the past few months, I’ve become a big fan of facial oils and anything that Skin Print makes is amazing!

A little about this Facial oil:

This Soft Touch Facial Oil Blend contains Tahitian Monoi Oil infused with Coconut, Rosehip and Linseed Oil. Will tone and hydrate skin with nourishing oils to soothe and renew sensitive, aging skin.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
-Replenishes moisture and softens skin
-Nourishes skin with exotic oils infused with vitamins and nutrients
-Skin is softened and less wrinkled, more hydrated, more youthful and healthier looking
-Light oil that immediately diffuses into the skins layers without an oily feel

How I use my facial oil: I mix it with a serum and use it both day and night. I love that it makes my skin a bit dewy, meaning that most days I don’t wear foundation (just concealer where I need it!).

Now that we know that you’ll love this facial oil, let’s chat giveaway! To be eligible: sign up for the Investment Piece newsletter: you can find the sign up in the menu! Comment on this post to let me know you’re excited about the facial oil! Follow us on Instagram (@racheladelicia) and like the pic of the Soft Touch Facial Oil! Names will be placed in a randomizer and we will announce the winners next Tuesday! Get to liking and GOOD LUCK!

If there are other products from Skin Print you have questions about or would like to know more about, please let me know! (Have I mentioned that I just love their Eye Deal ? And you must check out the before/after testimonials on site, I promise you’ll love it too!)

You can shop all Skin Print here!

XO RA

President’s Day Sales!

Loves! Real talk? It’s the part of winter that feels like it will never end. It’s grey outside. It’s cold. I’m searching for fashion inspiration anywhere I can find it (have you seen some of the looks from fashion week? And the street style?). So, maybe it’s good that we have a little break. A little holiday to ease us into a more colorful state of mind? I hope that this weekend has found you with some downtime. That you got to be with people you love. Maybe a Netflix binge or a long brunch? Whatever you’re up to, I hope that it’s let you rest a bit–because when we’re rested we can shop!

President’s Day Sales are some of the best part of this long weekend, and I’ve rounded up some of my fave picks! Shoes to bags to great looks to classics, there’s something on sale for you, and now that you’re rested you can get to shopping!

XO RA

President’s Day Sales for going out (gala anyone?) and the last bits (hopefully) of cold weather :

President’s Day Sales for Work and a little Play:

Whatever you’re shopping I hope that it’s a great deal and that you’re getting exactly what you need this President’s Day!
XO RA

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Also a great place for President’s Day Shopping: