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Dressing for Thanksgiving with Rent the Runway

November 26, 2016

Hello, loves!
My favorite family holiday has always been Thanksgiving, and I’m beyond excited that Mark and I are currently visiting family back east this year. I really don’t have to worry about the finicky “fall” weather, because I knew what we were getting in to.. Cold, chilly, and occasionally wet. As a southern California girl, my closet isn’t exactly brimming with puffer jackets and snow boots, but that’s why I’ve become a master of layering. Getting back to the main event, Thanksgiving dinner also happens to be one of my favorite events to dress for. It’s meant to be fancy, without being fussy. Dressing up with family and friends, not to impress, but to express how festive the occasion is.
I don’t have a large family, which makes me ever more grateful, and thankful, that Mark’s family has taken me in as one of their own. There are several like-minded fashion ladies in the bunch, and it’s always fun to see how they’ve styled themselves! Last year, I wore a flirty little lace and satin dress from Erin Fetherston to dinner, borrowed from Rent the Runway. I’ve been using their services for a couple of years now, and am frequently stunned at their vast selection of dresses and accessories and fantastic customer service. If a dress doesn’t fit, call them and they’ll send out a replacement. The dress you ordered was damaged by the last person who wore it? They’ll let you select another, free of charge, and even help you find the perfect alternative.
Rent the Runway asked me to style and share a few looks that I would wear to Thanksgiving dinner, and I had so much fun putting them together. I’ve linked to the exact dresses I’m wearing, feel free to check them out, and let me know.. Have you used Rent the Runway before? What did you think of the service?
I’d love to hear your thoughts 🙂

Dress / Indigo Coraline from Shoshanna c/o Rent the Runway // Camel coat / vintage Pendelton // Clutch / vintage // Heels / Nine West

A fancier take on Thanksgiving festivities for sure, this dress is flattering and leaves room for seconds (or thirds) and is a classy option for wearing to a family dinner.

Dress / Elliatt Black Verve Dress c/o Rent the Runway // Cardigan & booties / Forever 21 // Necklace & Bag / vintage

I love the idea of taking a fancier cocktail dress and making it more casual, while adding a bit of warmth at the same time. This LBD would also look great with a little moto jacket or lightweight trench thrown over it. This is a perfect look for Friendsgiving.
From my family to yours, happy belated Thanksgiving!! I hope it was a fantastic time, spent with loved ones and enjoying yummy food!

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Fall Ready with Perfectly Priscilla

November 21, 2016

Hello loves!
Dare I say it, autumn has arrived! There has been a noticeable (20 degrees or so) drop in the past few days, and I’m digging it. One of my favorite fall accessories, and one of the most versatile, is a scarf! From a gauzy layer to add texture, or a plaid blanket version to add warmth and coziness, even a sparkly wrap to wear for a night out. I’m particularly fond of blanket scarves, because they can be wrapped around your neck in a traditional way, or draped across your shoulders like an actual blanket while still looking cute. I love searching for ones that have a bunch of different colors woven in, so that I can pair them with more options already in my closet. This variation includes shades of plum, ivory, navy, rust and mustard. I could totally pair it with the mustard Zara cardi I purchased recently; a navy blouse and jeans; a black top and rust skirt, so many possibilities! Perfectly Priscilla also offers another style with lovely shades of grey, pale purple and green, great for pairing with pastels or grey tones for winter.
Side note, my lovely and talented primary photographer (Holli Zenko) is on holiday in London, and this was my first time shooting with Mike, a friend and co-worker of my boyfriend’s. It’s crazy how different people’s photography styles can be! We had a lot of fun on the shoot, and I LOVE how vivid the pictures turned out. I’m going to be shooting with my dear friend, Sarah, later today, and I can’t wait to show you what we create. For now, enjoy these selects from my Fall Ready with Perfectly Priscilla shoot!

Tunic & Scarf c/o Perfectly Priscilla // Tights / Hue // Booties / Forever 21 // Necklace / BaubleBar // Watch / Accutron // Bag / Target // Bracelet and rings / LA finds // Sunnies / Amazon

Photos by Mike Miller.

This post was created in partnership with Perfectly Priscilla online boutique. All thoughts and opinions on their products are my own. Be sure to check out their website for the latest on-trend accessories and clothing for curvy ladies.

Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks

November 8, 2016

I’ve been following Who What Wear for several years now and was so excited when they partnered with Target to bring some of the current trends, perhaps normally reserved for street style stars, to a much lower price point so they are accessible for all. It took me a couple of seasons to finally dive in and buy a few things, mostly because the collection is always down to a few off-sizes at my local store by the time I make it in. This season, I decided to order online and edit from there. Not pictured are a couple of the pencil skirts (I sized UP and these still didn’t fit!), cropped pants (that weren’t sewn at the top so the material kept flipping up), and a couple of long-sleeved tees with off screen-printing. As you can tell, not every piece in the collection is a winner. If buying online, make sure you read the reviews to see if you need to size up, if the zipper generally sucks, etc. Without further ado, check out my Who What Wear Collection Fall Picks!

This dress (obvi) was just the most fun to twirl around in. At first, I wasn’t sold on the faux leather trim around the neckline and the wrists, but it’s really grown on me! It adds a little edge to the feminine floral print. The lace-up low heels are also from Target. Dress (different print), $36.99, pumps, $34.99.

My first time trying out the pajama trend, this shirtdress is about as comfy as wearing pajamas! The belt is definitely needed, as this dress isn’t very fitted so it looks a little sack-like without it. I paired it with heeled cut-out ankle booties to balance the look. Dress, $29.74 (on clearance!)

I’d been wanting to get my hands on a colored suede moto jacket for fall, and when I came across this one (on sale, no less, because I had a 20% off code!), I jumped on it. Olive is such a versatile color for fall, and great to throw on over just about anything. I paired it with this sheer striped shell, also from WWW, black skinnies and beige suede booties. Jacket, $49.99, shell, $22.99.
And lastly, not from the Who What Wear brand, but I found several gorgeous pairs of velvet shoes at Target that I had to share. Velvet and embellished are two of my favorite trends for the upcoming holidays, especially in the form of footwear! They’re so fun and put an extra little bit of festiveness in your step!

Clockwise from top : Embellished ankle-strap heels / FarylRobin $39.99 // Embellished ankle-strap flats / FarylRobin // Velvet ankle booties / Merona (no longer available in this color 🙁 // Lace-up flats / Mossimo (also got these in burgundy, because of course I did!)

What do you all think of the Who What Wear collections for Target? Any hits/misses that you’ve tried? I’d love to hear 😀

Layering a Midi Dress and a Giveaway!

October 15, 2016

Hello, loves!
Two things I’m excited about in this post.. Actually, three, now that I think about it! First off, it’s finally temperature-appropriate to start layering again! I’m totally in to throwing a vest or sweater over a midi dress. Print mixing could get tricky here, so I prefer to keep the pieces basic and then accessorize with something more colorful, like jewelry or a great scarf. Second, I’m so in love with these new stone pieces from Ronnie M Jewelry. The long tassel necklace and wrap bracelet are handmade by an awesome lady entrepreneur, Veronica. She’s one of those women who is so proud and excited about what she creates, her enthusiasm for the line is infectious. Her website is now live, and I’m obsessed with all of the new fall-perfect goodies.
Last but not least, I’m excited to share a giveaway that’s currently going on Instagram. I’ve partnered with I Shop Simply to give away store credit to their expansive online boutique! I love this site because the inventory is constantly being updated with of-the-moment dresses, skirts, and tops, along with basics like tanks and tees at AMAZING prices. This midi dress, still available on the site, is only $27, and made of the softest stretch fabric. So flattering and versatile, definitely a win-win in my book! I’d also pair it with a plaid scarf and sneakers or a sparkly statement necklace and pumps. On top of that, I Shop Simply is offering 10% off to all of my readers with the code “dressedfortime” at checkout.