Investment Piece – Page 146 – Everyday Editorial

Dolce

Dolce & Gabbana’s recent collections have left me yearning for the Amalfi coast, an Italian feast, and boats (because why not). And this dress–it makes me feel the same way! I love that it’s not a true knock off, but very inspired by (I got it at Beehive) yet feels fresh and complete on its own. The shape is classic, I love the sheer that doesn’t seem sheer because of the vivid print. In fact this dress almost changes color in light–and that makes it magical. It’s great with a slip underneath, you could be daring and wear a body suit, and I even wore it once as a bathing suit cover up to a pool cocktail party (and yes, that’s a thing we should do more of). I also love that I can transition it into fall by adding boots!

Again, I host a pop-up at the Beehive in Fort Worth tomorrow and there will be plenty of finds like this one there! Hope to see you!

XO RA

Details:
Dress: BeeHive
Shoes: Nina Ricci, old, similar here

Pop-Up

I hope you saw the Sunday Chronicles this week announcing my first pop-up! I’m telling you again because I am that excited! Here’s the deal: this Thursday, Sept 15, from 4-7p I will be at Beehive in Fort Worth, TX (5122 Camp Bowie Blvd. Beehive has great clothes at affordable prices you’ll love. I’ll be there for styling tips! And my dear friend AAVintedge will be there with a curated selection of vintage, and custom caftans and dresses! We’ll have drinks and snacks and tons of fun! What we need? You to come. Tell your friends! And have them come!

Can’t wait to play with you! XO RA

Reem Acra

When I was watching the “Lemonade” film, I made a comment to a friend that every time I see a Beyoncé video, I have the urge to wear a leotard everywhere. And when you put things into the universe, it can be amazing how quickly they come to you. The very next week this gorgeous Reem Acra jumpsuit came into my life–and I love it. I love the sleeves, the sheer sexiness (you could wear any bra or tank top under), the fact that it manages to be sweet and have an edge. I’ve worn this so many ways: with a long silk skirt for elegance, with jeans and flats at a concert, and like here-with pants and with more of an edge. Any way: I feel special when I wear it and it works. (Side note: when I wear things and don’t take an #ootd pic or pic in general I have this moment of feeling guilty, and then I’m torn between the fact that we’re supposed to be out living our lives–so the balance I will try to give you more glimpses of what I wear, and you’ll forgive me when I have such a good time that I forget!) Its ability to be dressed up or down, and change it’s personality may be my fave part of this Reem Acra–because isn’t it great to have something that fits whatever you want to be that day?

XO RA

Details:
Top: Vintage Reem Acra bought at Garment Modern
Pants: Zara, old, similar here
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

Sunday Chronicles: Pop Up

Loves, I’m super excited to announce that I’m hosting my first pop-up in Fort Worth this week! I will be styling and profiling with the lovely ladies of Beehive and AAVintedge (and ModMelrose) on Thursday, Sept 15 from 4-7pm

We will have snacks, drinks, and amazing style! I hope that you can join us! And tell your friends!

Concrete Details:
Investment Piece Pop-Up at
Beehive Ft Worth
5122 Camp Bowie Blvd
4-7pm

Wishing us a week of styling and amazing shoes! XO RA

Pasquale Shoe Repair

As a self-proclaimed shoe lover, I can tell you there is no better investment than taking care of the things you love. Yes, I mean shoes. And yet, no matter careful you can be with a thing you love, there’s always a time when you need professional help. Yep, still talking shoes. From heel repair to re-soling to stretching, there’s absolutely no one I trust more with my treasures than Pasquale Shoe Repair

They are Christian Louboutin certified and I have never had them treat me or my shoes poorly. They’ve fixed heels, redone soles, added grips. They even brought shoes that other cobblers had ruined back to life. In short, I can’t explain how much I love them. They are the essence of quality, and yet the prices are not high.

While they are located in LA, they have a mail in option (and will send the shoes right back to you!) and it’s completely worth it!

Here’s to keeping our treasures treasured! XO RA

Find Pasquale here

Dress

There’s something about a dress–or should I say the right dress. It can change your mood, stop a room, and I personally don’t think it’s going too far to say it can change your life. And in my vast experience, you know the dress when you put it on. Yes, there may be things you like, you need, but when you put on a special dress you know it. Now here’s where I deviate from most opinions–I don’t think dresses, special or not, need occasions (special or not). I tried on this vintage gem at The Kit Vintage and knew; the way it moved, the way it fit, the way it made me feel. And Robyn, the owner, knew it too! (That’s the magic of a great dress) She asked what occasion I could wear it to; and I just smiled and said “Oh, I would wear this to dinner”. Because loves, anything that makes you feel great, that brings you joy doesn’t need an event or an occasion. I’m a big fan of us letting ourselves be joyful–and if that means people look at your great dress, then let them look!

XO RA

Details:
Dress: Vintage, find one at The Kit Vintage
Shoes: LK Bennett, old, similar here
Shoes: Jcrew, old, similar here

White No More

For some, today is a hard line in the sand sort of day. They out up their white, their linen, their summer and turn their attention to fall clothes. Some ignore this fashion rule of the past, proudly wearing their white, their linen, their summer clothes until it no longer feels like summer. My mother is in the first group. I,however, fall somewhere in between the two.

I love fall–and sweaters and boots and coats. I agree that in sub 60 degree weather linen won’t do you much good. And that, while white has a place, mid-November is not the time for a summer-like outfit. But loves, the high today is 90. Septemeber is often the hottest month in LA. And this hard line in the sand can seem a little like self punishment. So, I have a compromise! What if, instead of a hard line, Labor Day was the beginning of our transition? What if we wore white and linen and summer-like clothes while it still feels like summer, but we slowly added long sleeves, sweaters and boots? What if September was the time to cross to fall, and what if we let that season change happen, rather than force it on ourselves?

So, this is my promise to you. Yes, there will still be some summer outfits. But here, we will slowly transition into fall, and you’ll find just as many cool-weather like options. We won’t force anything down your throat, there will be no hard lines, we will all just support each other as we wear things we love that are weather appropriate. Deal? Deal.

Hope your Labor Day was Labor-less and that today is not one of recovery. And if you’re still wearing white, we salute you!

XO RA

Details:
Shoes: A Detacher
Top and Pants from Garment Modern

Happy Labor Day!

Loves! I hope the last long weekend of summer is treating you well. I hope there are beaches and bbqs and friends. I hope your white is bright and your linen doesn’t wrinkle too much. We are off- soaking up the last of summer and welcoming in football season. We’ll be back Tuesday and we’re bringing fall with us!

Wishing us a week of easy transitions and amazing shoes! XO RA

Pink YSL

Loves, I may have an obsession with Pink YSL pieces. But is it problem if I don’t plan on doing anything about it? This jacket is just perfect–I love the cut outs, the bow, the buckle. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen, so when I saw it at one of my faves, Recess LA, I had to have it. It’s a versatile piece, could be worn with dresses, skirts, slacks; but I love that it went just as well with my $8 Target Tank Top and jeans. That’s what I call a great investment!

Happy Long Weekend! XO RA

Details:
Jacket: Found at RecessLA Protip-for their best online shopping make sure you’re following their Instagram!
Jeans: Mother
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Tank: Target

Where to Shop: Beehive

Loves, one of my most fave boutiques has become Beehive (they have locations in Austin, Houston, and Ft Worth, Tx as well as online here). Besides super on point,affordable clothes, everyone who works there is just a dream. The store calls itself the Hive, and I love being a part of it! The store itself is cool and inviting (I’ve spent more than one afternoon there), and the clothes!

Here’s what I love: you’ll find on trend, fun pieces, some pieces that are inspired by other collections–but no knock-offs. The collections, accessories, and space have a fun attitude; like the cool girl at school but everyone is invited to sit with them!

You’ll find great pieces that are stand out, pieces that make you smile, and the girls will feel like friends! I love this boutique so much that their pieces have found their way into my weekly rotation (loves, my closet is big, this is a big deal) and I go to the store simply to hang out! Check them out on Instagram or make your way there-I promise you won’t be disappointed.

In fact, if you’re in FW Septemeber 15 come by the store! I will be there hosting my first pop-up! There will be drinks, deals, more than one vendor and styling by me–more details to follow!

XO RA