Sunday Chronicles: Halloween +Event

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Loves! It’s almost Halloween! I realize you may have celebrated last night (in which case may I recommend coconut water, charcoal, and a burger). My big plans? My all time favorite movie Hocus Pocus, and handing out candy with my sister! If you need costume ideas for your plans might I suggest this, this, this, this or this. I hope whatever you do, or don’t do, there’s candy and good times to be had!

If you follow me on Instagram (and I hope you do @racheladelicia) you know that I have an event coming up!
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If you’re in Austin on 11/10 I hope that you join me at Bloomers and Frocks! We will have wine, snacks, and great holiday styling tips (as well as some of the most amazing vintage! See my review of Bloomers and Frocks here)

Happy Halloween! And hope to see you soon!

Wishing us all a week of haunting and amazing shoes! XO RA

Pink Florals

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Investment Piece, fashion, blogger, floral, pink, gucci
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Loves, it’s our second to last pink post for breast cancer awareness, and this time our pink is floral! I absolutely fell in love with this metallic dress via Anthropology. I have to admit, it gave me serious 70s babe vibes. I love that it’s a soft knit, would go just as well with boots as heels. I love that it’s almost purple (as are these amazing Gucci shoes that I got for a song on Tradesy). I paired it with a (borrowed) vintage belt to make the pink pop! It’s simply perfect for any event-part, dinner, or make it casual!

Happy Friday!
XO RA

Details:
dress

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Fashion Halloween: Last Minute

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By now it’s the weekend before Halloween and you either know what you’re going as, or are scrambling for a last minute costume, or have given up! The good is that we have you covered! In the past fashion Halloween posts we’ve shown you how to be <a href=”http://www.investmentpiece.com/outfits/fashion-halloween-betty-draper/”target=”_Blank”>Betty Draper</a>, <a href=”http://www.investmentpiece.com/outfits/fashion-halloween-mermaid/Mermaid</a>, and <a ref=”http://www.investmentpiece.com/outfits/fashion-halloween-lady-macbeth/”target=”_Blank”>Lady Macbeth</a>, this week it’s last minute ideas!

Shirt
Easy, simple, and perfect for handing out candy! I got the one above last year, but there are versions everywhere from Target to Wildfox this year!

Mask
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Any sort of mask will do! They go great with any sort of black tie dress you have, and just as great with jeans and a t-shirt!

Riding Boots
Riding boots can be used for just about anything. Pair with a leather jacket for Amelia Earhart, pair with a longer jacket for a solider, wear a blazer and be a jockey. The possibilties are endless

Bunny
Got bunny ears? They work with jeans, or if you have a leotard, you’re a Playboy bunny! The same works with cat ears (or any ears!).

Vintage
Love vintage like I do? This is easy, instead of incorporating your vintage into your modern wardrobe make it a costume! 1950s housewife, 1930s siren, your closet is your oyster!

I’d love to know, do you have your costume planned? Are you dressing up? What are your last minute ideas?

Xo RA

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#yellow

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Add yellow to the list of colors that I thought that I would never wear. And yes, there are shades that aren’t for me. However, lately, I can’t help but be attracted to it! I don’t know if it’s the sunny aspects, or the unexpectedness of it–but I can’t’ get enough. Especially when it’s in the shape of this stunning, vintage La Perla corset. The pleating alone is enough to make me swoon. Yet, I wasn’t sure what to pair with it (I don’t shy away from lingerie in public but want it really flow). My solution? Wear it under a turtleneck. I love the juxtatiposition, it was the perfect fall outfit! And socks with sandals! Loves, I have a thing for socks with peep toes –seen as early as here (yes, that’s one of my very first posts!)

That’s how we’re dealing with Wednesday loves!

XO RA

Details:
Top: vintage via Bloomers and Frocks in Austin!
Turtleneck: Target
Jeans: Citizens
Socks: Hanes
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff

FWLA

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Last week I had the great opportunity to attend Fashion Week LA in Downtown LA. It was a great two evenings of wonderful fashion, and the chance to meet new designers, fellow bloggers, and fashion lovers!

FWLA had an unique approach this year; all designers were local, and the majority of the clothes are made in LA! What does this mean for us? I got to see a bunch of emerging designers (with new, fresh points of view) and get to bring that to you!
There was a mix of evening and RTW looks, everything from modest, yet flattering t-shirt dresses to layers of tulle. I loved being a part of the audience, meeting the designers and getting to see some of the amazing fashion they have to offer! Some of my fave looks:
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FWLA, investmentpiece
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A full list of designers: DannyLA, JM by JMonquie, Karen Michelle, Jonathan Marc Stein, Hopeless+Cause Atlier, Kimmi Swimwear, Ed Designs, Michelle Bauer, Elavana, Mercedeh Maralan, Honorine B, Nikki Wright, Nickoli August, Marnett E’Leion Couture, Lilika Designs, Talia Leilani, Silva Fritz, Romeo+ Juliet Couture. There is truly something for everything, and there’s even better news! Thanks to a partnership with the Nifty App, you can shop the looks from FWLA. Simply download the app from the App Store (Nifty Fashion) or go to Nifty. You can shop the looks from FWLA, and your fave stores!

Happy Shopping!
XO RA

#Pommed

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Fall look, fur Pom, jeans, Gucci, Zara, investment piece, fashion blogger, CA, TX
Fur Pom, Gucci, Zara, investment piece, fashion blogger, CA, TX

It finally feels like fall–which is deserving of a celebration in and of itself! And how I’m celebrating? Fall details, like these fur poms on my shoes! The deal? These are little clips that can go on any shoe (or bag or anything!) that add a little pop, and is very much on trend. What I love is that they make any shoe a new shoe–and I love the fur detail! Paired with destroyed jeans and a simple sweater, and a stunning vintage Gucci bag, I think it’s a great welcome to fall! What are your favorite fall details?

XO RA

Details:
Bag: vintage
Sweater: Zara
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
Shoes: Marc Jacobs, old, similar here
Poms: here

Sunday Chronciles: Rock the Vote

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Loves, let me be clear, I have no intention of starting a fiery political discussion. This election has us all a little raw, and all a little firm in our positions. That’s ok. I support your right to believe what you believe, and to vote what you feel to be right. What I’m here to chat about is voting. The act. The thing that our ancestors fought for the right for, rocking the vote. Beyond the president (which I get, you may not like the candidates, I still feel like you should vote. No matter what, your voice matters), there is so much on the ballot this year. Senators and Representatives. State wide props and laws. Judges and Sheriffs. Local elections. All of this matters. All of this demands that we educate ourselves about what we truly think is best for our nation, our state, our city–and then using our right to have our voice be heard. Change moves from small up, so little elections matter. Props that take your tax dollar, that affect schools, matter. Even if you don’t like who you’re voting for, it matters. Even if you think your vote won’t be counted, it will, and it matters. I won’t tell you how to vote. I won’t shame you for your opinion. What I will ask is that you vote. Speak up. Rock the vote.

Wishing us all a week of exercising our rights and amazing shoes! XO RA

Mom’s Pick

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Green, fashion, shopping, blogger, CA, TX, Banana Republic, Investment Piece
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As much as I love styling, I sometimes let my mom in on the fun; so this is mom’s pick. If you follow me on Instagram (and please do @racheladelicia) you know that my mom helped me pick out this little number for my pop-up at Beehive Ft Worth! And while green isn’t a go-to color for me, I have to say we were both drawn to this dress and these shoes! I love the wrap and pleat detail on the dress, it’s universally flattering and looks just as great with flats as it does heels. And these heels! I love the vintage feel of them (t-strap and all)! Yes, they are both green, but almost come off as neutral–I’ve worn the shoes with pinks, reds, metallics, and your standard neutrals. Great job Mom!

Happy Friday! XO RA

Details:
Dress: Banana Republic and on sale!
Shoes: Banana Republic, sold out,similar here

Fashion Halloween: Lady MacBeth

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I’ve been a 1950s housewife and a mermaid, you know I’m an actress–is it any surprise that I would chose a Shakespeare character for our next Fashion Halloween segment? (Missed the last two? Get caught up here and ) I have always loved Macbeth, and when I tutored kids would always suggest Lady as a costume idea; mainly as I felt that it would be easy and fun –I mean who doesn’t want to pace and rub their hands saying “Out Damn Spot” all night? And this year? I decided to take my own advice! The look is simple (full disclosure, I based my look on the Marion Collitard version from 2015, haven’t seen that version? You should), all you need is a dress that lends itself to a gown, meaning maybe a train, maybe a sleeve, but really any long dress will do. (This dress look familiar? See the original look here) I happened to have a rhinestone headpiece. And chose to do very simple makeup-hallowed eyes as the main look. Of course, if you wanted a more “traditional” look you could of course rent a “Shakespeare” costume. However, a wild woman driven crazy and muttering to herself? That’s a fashion Halloween I could get behind!

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Fashion Halloween, lady Macbeth, fashion blogger, InvestmentPiece, CA, TX
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Fashion Halloween, fashion blogger, investment piece, Shakespeare, CA, TX

Xo RA

Dress over Jeans

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Dress over jeans, vintage, high fashion, Levi's, Nicholas Kirkwood, Investment Piece, blogger, CA, TX
High fashion, dress over jeans, boots, pearls, Levi's, Nicholas Kirkwood, InvestmentPiece, blogger, CA, TX

One of the biggest “looks” this season is a dress over jeans, and I love it! As a tall girl this is an old trick I’ve used to get away with mini-dresses that are just on the edge of being too short. It’s a great way to get away with wearing something short (although loves, this look also looks great with longer skirts and dresses, trust me, please and try it!) and it’s a fresh way to get a new look out of your pieces! Because Fall is taking it’s time (though it is coming) I love the look of a sleeve less fall dress (wool, checked, perfection–this actually came with a belt and I also can’t wait to wear this dress with its belt and flat boots!) over cropped jeans with ankle booties. It’s fall-like, it’s fresh, and it’s fun! So, would you try this look?

XO RA

Details:
Dress: vintage
Jeans: Levi’s
Booties: Nicholas Kirkwood