I love a cheeky nod with my fashion (yes, bad pun intended). Pieces that have a personality, stand out, are fun, and go with anything. This clutch was a holiday gift to myself, and I couldn’t be more grateful! It goes with everything, yet makes a statement. And I love this eye shirt, subtle yet fun (and yes, I have a thing for eyes). And together–just cheeky! I couldn’t resist the trend of fishnets with jeans (I have to admit, they do just go together) and some of my fave Gucci loafers. What’s making you smile today?
I’ve let you know about a few places that I love to rent clothes from, and how I love that renting let’s you have new clothes without the budget or the closet space commitment! Another one of my fave places to rent? Armarium What I love? Their selection of high end designer clothes (for every occasion) and accersories are bar none, they have more than one option on time limits, and it’s a life savior for awards/ gala season!
Armarium’s process is straight forward, they have stylists to help you find the perfect fit, and while the offer high end designers, their rental prices won’t break the bank!
The best place to get Armarium is on their app (which is super easy to use), and each season brings a new wave of amazing fashion!
Loves, I consider it my duty to let you know all the ways that you can wear all the ways you can style the fashion I bring you. That’s part of the fun, right? But there are times when I can’t decide myself–great fashion can lead to indecision. So what’s a fashion lover to do? Choose them both. With this vintage, super sexy Dolce&Gabbana dress I couldn’t decide to wear heels or boots (and I love it with sneakers as well). So I shot it both ways–and here’s the best thing about great fashion, it can be styled every which way. Great with heels, boots, sneakers–what else can we think of?
Loves, it’s been a week, hasn’t it? I’m with you–a lot has happened and it’s overwhelming and scary, but we’re here. We’re breathing, we’re showing up, we’re loving each other. And while I don’t have answers to the big issues, I know that moving forward in love is always part of the answer.
So here we are. How are we? In the small things, our goals, our weeks, our day to day. This new year is about a month old. Are we settled in? Making progress? With just so much, our goals and self care can get pushed to the back burner; but really, we need to take care of ourselves, more than ever. So, let’s check in. Are we doing things to get us closer to where we want to be? Are we on track? Do we need a tune up?
As I’ve mentioned, I’m getting to be a little fancsinated with the minimalist way of thought, I’m not about to completely empty my closet (though you can buy some of my clean out here and my thoughts on a minimalist closet here), but I’m learning to go about things in a more minimalist way. I stumbled across this Minimalist Challenge on Pinterest (I’m @racheladelicia) and thought, “What a Perfect Way to End January”. Nothing crazy, nothing intense, just a week tune-up/check in to see if I’m on the path to my goals, to see how I’m feeling, to see where I am. Here’s the great thing about stripping things down, we can always add things back in–and I’m sure I will. However, in this space, in this time, I’m excited to be minimalist for a week. What about you?
You either love hotels or you hate them. Me? I love them! From high end resorts to motels, I love the personality, the rooms, the pools, I just I love hotels! Maybe it’s all the movies that I watch, but it always seems as if there’s adventure to be had in them! And because my definition of adventure involves stunning fashion, I always have a great time in hotels. In this one? Dreamy White Leather dresses (this one has become my go-to, it’s Gucci that I got second hand and I wear it all the time), socks with peep toes (one of my fave combos) and waiting. What’s not to love?
If you’re like me, you love JCrew. They offer classics and well made trends at great prices, and the fit is perfect! And while Jcrew is known for classics, it’s a fun line–and has its own personality. In fact, I love dressing as a Jcrew Gal! So today, I’m breaking down Jcrew Stlye for you, so we can be classic and fun together!
Stripes and Statment Necklaces
Stripes are a staple–they go with everything, are the new neutral, and Jcrew offers more than one style. I love the short sleeve popovers, they manage to be both casual and pulled together at the same time!
Statement Necklaces are another Jcrew Staple, and why not! They add a bit of pop to any outfit, and who doesn’t love a little bling?
Leopard, it’s the new neutral. Seriously, leopard print can go with anything, and in classic shapes like this skirt make it a must for everyone’s closet!
Pop of Color! I love a great pop of color (told you I was a Jcrew girl), and think accersories are the best place for it! I have to be hones, these shoes aren’t Jcrew (they’re Gucci), but they go so perfectly that I couldn’t’ resist!
Put it all together and you have a classic look that pops, is fun, and feels lady like!
When we list the things I love, vintage dresses (like this Chloe) and I love accersories that pop (enter leather sleeves). I also mentioned that I loved the Chanel look that paired fingerless gloves under traditional dresses (you can see this look all over my Pintrest, follow me at @racheladelicia), so it was a natural for me to pair these two together! I love the soft and tough mixed, and the details! The banded hem and buttons of the dress (which also goes great with heels, wedges). The leather sleeves are a perfect juxatipositon (and go great under jackets, tops and other dresses–anything really). The boots tie it together, and make the look!
When I began this blog, I promised myself that I wouldn’t bring policitics into our discussion. It’s so divisive, I know I don’t have all the answers, and I didn’t want to alienate readers. I also wanted to stand apart, to truly bring you into my world on Sundays. Both things remain true. In November, I asked you to vote and let you know that I don’t judge how you vote, just as long as you vote. That’s still true. However, I would be remiss not to let you in on my experience yesterday. I was able to attend a Women’s March and it moved me: deeply and intimately. I’m a fan of both sides of the aisle and believe that rational discussion is the only way to get anywhere; however, as it moved me I had to share my experiences with you. This isn’t to say I judge how you voted, or I want you to believe as I do. However, as a woman who’s been groped, judged, and spent more than one night convinced she would be raped this is why I marched:
In America we currently have a President who’s been accused of sexual assault, who’s admitted to sexual assault.
A VP who has said more than once that he thinks that rape is something women make up to get off work.
Neither man seems to understand abortion.
Because abortion is always a hard choice, and even when it is the right choice, the government shouldn’t be a part of that choice.
Because, as a woman, I can’t be denied birth control, denied choice and be the one in charge of making sure unwanted pregnancy doesn’t happen.
A woman is sexually assaulted every 2 mins in America
People ask about what she was wearing
Some states charge rape victims for their rape kits
Texas has the maternal mortality rate of a third world country
Smiles and skirt lengths are not consent
We don’t teach consent
No woman has ever gotten herself pregnant
Yet, punishments for pregnancy or abortion only apply to the woman
Black Lives Matter
Blue Lives Matter
But, as a white woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, I’m more likely to be treated differently by the police and that’s not ok
Love is Love is Love
My IQ is not reliant on my bra size
Every woman I know has a story about doing something sexual that they didn’t want to do
Birth contra is not a female issue
It’s 2017 and Flint, Michigan still doesn’t have clean water
Slut Shaming is a thing
Period shaming is thing
Being called prude and a slut are two sides of the same coin, and both are ways of shaming women for making choices about their sexuality
Our society is scared of female sexuality
Breast feeding in public is shamed, but breasts shown for male enjoyment is celebrated
Mocking a disabled person shows your weakness, not theirs
Trans-gendered peeople are more likely to be raped or assaulted.
I’ve never been threatened by a trans person in the rest room, but I have been followed, stalked, and grabbed by men outside the women’s rest room
Someone gaining equal rights is not the same is you losing your rights
If ACA is reppealed, I will lose my health insurance
I’ve had to explain why I March
Feminist isn’t a dirty word
It only means men and women are equal
No person is illegal
There is no line, there are only people
Tampons have a tax
Muslims are not terrorists
Terrorists have shown that the thing they are most afraid of is a girl with a book
Yet
girls are taught what they say on a date is more important than what they might say in a boardroom
That they are responsible for what men think about sex
That tank tops are distracting to a boy’s education and therefore should be changed
That they come second.
Good girls:
Don’t get angry
Speak up
Speak out
React
Put out
Sleep with too many men
Say no
Lead him on
Disappoint him
Disappoint you,
Shouldn’t have opinions.
You can’t be a lady and a “good girl”.
Women are shamed for their choices, no matter if :
They have kids
they don’ have kids,
they use birth control,
They choose not to,
What they wear,
What they don’t wear.
Their size.
Their interests.
For being sensitive
Are crazy when they speak up
Women are routinely held accountable for men’s behavior
Being gay isn’t a choice, but being an asshole isn’t
Women still have to ask permission to use their bodies
The bravest, strongest people I know are women, and I believe in standing for them.
As a women on the Internet, and one involved in entertainment and outspoken, I get told everything from “shut-up” to I deserve to “be raped and killed” weekly. I’m told I shouldn’t be so sensitive.
I will debate tax code, gun control, and any other policy you like. However, I can no longer apologize for standing up for human rights as I see fit. I hope you stand with me, and if you see things differently, I hope we can chat and continue on this journey together.
As someone who loves their juxatipositons, can you blame me for considering jeans cocktail wear? Of course, pair a semi-sheer cocktail dress over them and it’s easy (You could also use any statement top, or put a skirt or dress on top, jeans are the most versatile thing you own, I promise). And I love the play here. I love that the dress is just sheer enough, I love that the denim grounds the dress, I love that it’s fun, and that the beading is magical. I’m not one for a ton of makeup but for this I attempted to keep a dewy look–it’s no makeup with a pinky lipgloss as eyeshadow. And if you ever have the chance, might I recommend the Pacific Design Center in LA? It makes magic easy!
