Peachy Keen

Top: Forever 21 | Skirt: Forever 21 | Shoes: Zara 

Omg, shoes.

So I have this weird obsession with bodysuits, it could be because they're basically leotards and I don't know if I've mentioned it before but I'm a dancer.  I got this bodysuit back in May from F21, I acutally score two that day, my friends had to persuade me not to buy more.  I especially like them because they create clean lines, I'm all about clean lines.  It didn't hurt that top was under $10.  The skirt is also from F21, I got it a while ago when I ordered way too much online.  I think it was also under $10, can't beat that for a black skirt, not that I don't own nearly 10 black skirts.  I initially wanted to pair this top with something lighter but I decided to try it with the black skirt just because.  I ended up liking the contrast between the dark and the light.  On to the feet, I got these shoes from Zara in my recent overindulgent online shopping spree, a post about my finds is soon to follow.  Can you believe that these babies were only $19.99, I couldn't believe it and I had to have them, okay I probably didn't HAVE to have them but in my world I did.  They're quite tall, even for me but nothing I can't handle.  The platform is super comfy, the only thing is that my toes went a little numb from time to time but that actually happens all the time, I should probably get that checked out.  Really, you can't lose with a look like this, I'm just all about the lines, makes me feel slim and that's important in my book.  I'm crazy like that, sue me.

--LaRondezvous

We've Got Company

Okay, so this post isn't really about style or an outfit, it's just an update on my life.  I recently auditioned for a Modern/Ballet dance company and I got a company position.  It's an unbelievable experience and I am so humbled, I have been dancing my entire life and after college I was worried I wouldn't get to dance as much. I decided that I wanted to dance, had to dance, so I've been auditioning and training all summer.  I've been eating extra healthy and being extra neurotic, it has payed off.  I'm so excited to learn and perform, like more excited than a normal person.  I sign my contract this week and things become official, I also have my first rehearsal tomorrow, amazing.  If you're in the Memphis area or want to visit in September, I'll be having my first show, I'll be keeping everyone posted.  I can't wait to start this journey.

That's me in ze middle, it's from the Hendrix Dance Ensemble Spring Concert, 2012

Maxxed Out

So I like wearing maxis on Fridays, it's my way of going casual but not too casual.  I can't recall when I got this dress, maybe at the very beginning of the summer, it was only $9.99 from Ross and I was in love with the pattern as soon as I saw it.  It's been sitting in my closet for way too long but I finally got around to wearing it.  Since I work in a boring office that doesn't appreciate fashion I had to wear a sweater but that's okay, it's super cold in there.  I shouldn't make these posts when I get off on Fridays, I get super lazy and the sleeping pills kick in. Blah, blah, blah.  I also have Ballet in the morning and I'm so sore so I don't know how that's actually going to happen.

Excuse my face, I didn't put on any makeup, not even mascara

Tulips

Trying to bring sexy back. Get it?

Dress: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Zara 

Okay, so I don't actually know what kind of flowers are on this dress but I do know that I love it.  I scored this beauty on the last Urban trip, the day I bought too much stuff.  Allison actually got it first and then I realized how much I loved it, I also realized that it was only $13 and well since it was originally $69 there was no doubt that I had to have it.  I love the length and cut of the dress, so lady-like and fun.  It's just one of those items that I just love so much that I don't have a lot to say about it.  But I will say that the back of the dress has my heart, I love anything with a fun back, it's my weakness.  Unfortunately since I was going to work I had to throw on my red cardigan so no one got to enjoy the fun back.  My new navy sandals from Zara complemented the look very well, they matched the navy in the dress and were less harsh than a black shoe would have been.

--LaRondezvous

Holy Slit

It's Thursday! You know what that means?  I get to wear whatever I want, holla! Soo, I chose to wear this skirt that I definitely couldn't wear to work.  I think the slit would scandalize a few people. Blah, blah, blah.  I   had a few errands to run so this was the perfect low key outfit.  I bought this skirt way too long ago, I should probably be ashamed that this is the first time I'm wearing it.  Oh well, it's from NY & Company, and I got it for $6.99.  The price was unbeatable, however I must admit that I initially tried it on as a dress.  I guess it could work as a dress, it did when I tried it on, maybe I'll get risky one day and wear it as a dress.  This skirt just made me want to be by the pool or at the beach.  Since the skirt spoke for itself, I decided to keep everything else simple, not to mention I was a little sleepy today.  I also wasn't wearing any makeup, get real, like I was going to put that on.  This is a short post, so sue me.

I can't believe my hair was cooperating today, it was greatly appreciated.

Here's a bonus, I went to dance earlier tonight.  I like to wear a crazy mix of things for dance, I think most dancers do.  Check out the floral socks and the gold kicks.  Get like me.

--LaRondezvous

The Chambray Tales

Had to tie the top because otherwise it would have been too long and that just wouldn't work

Have you noticed that I love pink?

Top: Old Navy | Dress: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Express

Salvete, that's Latin for "Hello." More specifically it's how you great a group of people.  I'm a nerd and I'm not ashamed, 6 years of Latin! Anywho, on to the outfit.  It took me a while to put this outfit together but I think it turned out nicely.  I knew I wanted to pair the dress with the shoes, but that was a no brainer.  The top was the tricky part, the straps on the dress are too skinny for me to wear to work, so I had to figure out how to make this office-appropriate.  In my mind I pictured this dress with a denim jacket but I have yet to find one that I love, so I chose the next best thing.  I love this chambray shirt, I got it months and months ago from Old Navy, it was about $17 and I wore it quite a few times last Fall/Winter.  I always wore it with my black jeggings and riding boots so it was hard for me to see this top with something so bright and summery.  But I think I like this pairing more than I would have liked the denim jacket with it, the jacket would have probably been too heavy and there is nothing about this dress.  I love the cut, it moves quite nicely.  I got this lovely little number from Urban Outfitters around the beginning of the summer, Allison and I went and that day I scored six dresses for a little under $100.  I'd just gotten paid for the first time at my new job so I was all "YOLO."  I have no regrets from that day.  Back to the dress, it was only $9.99, before I tried it on I thought it was just a simple tank dress but I quickly learned that it was way more than that.  And down to the shoes, I wore these in another post, I got them from Express for under $20.  They're super comfortable, as good wedge should be.  I absolutely love the color combo.  All in all this was a super summery outfit, I felt really fun and flirty.  The many compliments I got at work didn't hurt either.

--LaRondezvous

Flamingo Dancer

Sunday's outfits get two audiences, my wonderful church family and the peeps at work.  I'm always so tired on Saturdays and Sundays so I always pick something that requires very little thought.  This dress was a no-brainer.  It's from the Webster for Target Collection and I've mentioned how much I love that collection.  This dress is great, the color, cut and fabric are perfect.  It looks great, fits great, and moves great.  It's one of those dresses that moves with you and what more could you ask for?  As the post suggests, there are flamingos on the dress, they're super cute and surprisingly subtle.  I decided to wear a pair of shoes that I don't wear much but should definitely wear more often.  They're Franco Fortini, super cute and super comfortable.  I paired them with this dress because they're relatively close to my skin tone so they don't distract from the dress.  Okay, I'm lazy and my sleeping pills are kicking in, plus there's not much to say about this outfit.  It just worked.  Night world.  Also I am very aware that the style of dance is "Flamenco,"

just trying to be punny.

I like that the sole is teal

I like the way the back is cut, like a lot.

--LaRondezvous