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...

Last week's post I featured a dress I rented as a treat for Mother's Day weekend, and of course I wore it more than once. I went the casual route with a wrap top, leggings, and sneakers here . Then wore it for work with loafers and the blazer in this post .  Lastly, I went full glam and wore it on it's own with some jewelry and heels.  Viola! But you have to understand something about this dress, you can't really appreciate it, until you see it in motion.. And then the wind picks ups! dress- TOME Collective  via  Rent the Runway , wedges- Eileen Fisher vis Nordstrom , sunnies- DIFF Eyewear Yes, she brought the drama in this pleated mock-neck swing dress. You don't need a lot of styling tricks with this statement frock. Just wearing it and walking down the sidewalk can create a fashion moment. The orange color really makes it that more striking, and while I could have added a belt to cinch my waist, I really loved the shapes and space this dress took up. I'm all...

 This past Mother's day I treated myself with a weekend rental of this orange pleated dress that I styled several different ways. Here's a more casual/sporty take for a Sunday morning nature moment, you may catch a glimpse of a little sprite in the background.  dress-- TOME Collective via Rent the Runway , top- Vetior via Amazon, leggings- Innersy via Amazon, sunnies- Ralph Lauren , tote-- Pavement , sneakers-Zara (similar here ) I rented this dress because of the high-neck (to hide my thyroid surgery scar) and the color. The silhouette is not my usual cup of tea, but I loved the pleating and its twirliness. I layered over it a cropped wrap top (which is giving me ballet-core energy) and underneath leggings for coverage. The dress is a bit transparent and sleeveless, which can be challenging to wear casually. I kept the sporty vibe of the leggings going with these colorblock sneakers and carried a rainbow tote.  I love outfitting against a garment's "type". This...