fancy schmancy

 sometimes a girl's just gotta embrace her inner "lady" and take it up a notch, so for once in a blue moon, I went ultra conservative (well, for me at least! this is about as covered up as I can get without feeling claustrophobic). lace is not necessarily my go-to fabric of choice, maybe lace trim or in a bright neon shade, but ivory, or really in this case, nude lace is not something i'm immediately drawn to.  it just feels too "ladies who lunch" to me, and lets be honest, I haven't eaten lunch since the 90's.  im more of a latte and a cupcake kinda girl!  nothing like a caffeine filled sugar high to get me through the day!  but I do do dinner, and I like to dine in style, so what better than a lil French inspiration with a chignon and this embroidered lace mini.  the cap sleeves and high mock neck are oh so chic and the geometric lace is an update on the classic.  of course, I didn't want to appear too sweet, so I paired it with these spiked strappy heels and a bold lip.  tons of gold accessories with a pop of turquoise to top off the look and im feelin fancy!!

I hope you all have a lovely evening and a super fab weekend!! 

"elegance is good taste, plus a dash of daring"

 

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

"antiope" dress Dolce Vita via styleXchange // studded heels Boutique 9 (old) similar here //
"lucia" sunnies Super // clutch Vintage similar here // cuff (old) similar here // watch Michael Kors //
assorted bangles Bourbon and Boweties - Alex and Ani - Blue J Beads

peaches and creme

 

 to romp or not to romp, that is the question!?!

typically speaking, I think i'm over the trend (although there was a time when I would buy every single romper that crossed my path) but on a rare occasion I find a style that makes me rethink my aversion.  the perfect shade of neon peach is what initially attracted  me to this romper and upon trying it on, I was happy to discover the flowy top gives it the illusion of separates. and I mean, who are we kidding? . . .  its so incredibly comfortable!!  you get the breeze of a dress with the comfort of a short!!  jump around and bend over as you please, this style has all your goodies covered ;) 

(this is an added bonus for a mommy, as i'm constantly finding myself in indecent positions when wrangling my rugrats).  of course I couldn't leave well enough alone, so I topped it off with my go to summer blazer, the white tuxedo jacket!  p.s. im wearing it again today, don't judge me!

as I said before, I really am on an all white kick, so I paired this with a white saddle bag and my white sandals.  yes, im still obsessed with these little ladies, and if you love them too, they are on sale again today on gojane!!  click my link below!

gold on gold on Lucite for my accessories.  I feel like Lucite gives you the hint of mixed metals.  it just pops off the gold and adds a little extra intrigue to my daily layers.

and how presh is the SC necklace?  granted, i hold 2 cities dear to my heart, but seeing as Charleston is my babes home, and my neck generally revolves around them, its sc for the win!

how do you feel about rompers??  are they chic or so passé??

 "if you always think what you always thought, you'll always get what you always got"

 

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

"kavya" romper Dolce Vita via styleXchange // tuxedo jacket H&M // tri-strap sandal GoJane // saddle bag H&M (old) similar here // "lucia" sunglasses SUPER via styleXchange //

SC necklace c/o Moon and Lola // "seia" and "viseu" midi ring c/o Moon and Lola