Outfits Not Just Clothes

 Another Rent the Runway triumph in this 80's inspired dress that's giving off equal parts edgy and tacky with a bit of Versace flavor. I say Versace, but I really mean Versayce in the style of Nomi Malone, which a recent gift of sunglasses  sent me into a Showgirls tailspin....  dress-- Ronny Kobo Collective via Rent the Runway , bag-Anne Klein (similar here )  shoes-Marc Fischer(similar here ), bracelet-- Bayou With Love , rings-- Mejur i earrings-- Wisteria Sky Boutique via Etsy sunnies-- Diff Eyewear If I really wanted to be an 80's power-bitch I would have busted out some black stilettos and teased hair, but instead I opted for my go-to summer shoe and the same old do'. This dress is not my usual style, but it was fun to switch things up and take a bit of a sartorial walk on the wild side. And now for some credits, the art work in the background is by a local mural artist Raymer  and this dress was worn for a dinner out at Morcilla  highly recommend...

On a bright, wind swept day we explored Hazelwood Green and took some outfit pics of this dress and cardi combo!  dress--LuLaRoe(similar options here via ThredUp ), cardigan-Nordstrom Rack(similar options here ), earrings-- Wisteria Sky Boutique via Etsy , necklace- J.Crew Factory Yes, this dress is from the infamous multi-level-marketing company LuLaRoe , which I purchased at a "dress party" held by my friend before all of the scandals and poor product quality emerged. Hey, it's cute, has pockets, and works for work. Belted and paired with this striped cardi and loafers, it's a subtle nod to the emerging color of early spring flowers, while we're still experiencing some grey chilly days.  In other news, you can read more about this location/development project here . 

 One of my standard go-to outfit formulas around the holiday season is layering a sweater over a dress, revolutionary I know... 🤨 and truth be told, a sweater/dress combo can veer toward the dowdy, as kind of seen here . But it can also be a bit romantic... cardigan-Ava via Le Tote , dress--Boden(similar here ) earrings-- Wisteria Sky Boutique via Etsy , sunnies- Diff Eyewear , loafer--Anne Klein(similar here ) For this take on a sweater with a dress I went with a nipped-in cardigan and printed jersey.  The mix of patterns and textures elevate the outfit playing on a sense of whimsy and romance. The jewelry, especially the earrings help dress-up this knit and soft frock. This is definitely a festive, yet subtle look that can be worn over the course of the winter into the beginnings of spring. For why else do we light  up trees and inflate Santas in our yards if not to mark the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun, shining hope toward the new life of spring!  That ...