Invested

Vest: Made by my mom | Top: Old Navy | Pants: Gap | Bracelet: BCBG | Rings: ASOS | Bag: Kate Spade | Shoes: Calvin Klein 

Last week I tried on a faux fur vest and the store only had extra smalls left. That obviously wasn't going to work. As I lamented over the vest, my mom suggested that she might be able to make one. Since she's a super talented seamstress, she crafted this beauty and I love it! I'm excited to see what I can pair this animal-friendly and budget-friendly piece of clothing with. I am currently trying to coax her into starting up a little business, so if you're interested in purchasing one of these babies, let me know. 

--LaRondezvous 

World's Easiest Outfit

Top: JCP | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Nine West, similar | Bracelet: BCBG | Watch: Target

I never wake up on time, I'm notorious for hitting that snooze button. So I usually try to pick out my clothes the night before, so I don't spend my very limited time scrambling for clothes. Unfortunately, I woke up unprepared and couldn't think of anything to wear. As I peered into my closet I found this chambray top that I had yet to wear and these jeans that happened to be fresh out the wash. I was glad to find something that was comfortable but also didn't make me look as if I were going to dance rehearsal instead of the office (definitely did that this week, whoops). I would just like to salute the inventor of the button down shirt, specifically the chambray button down.  What's your go-to outfit when you're hard pressed for time?
--LaRondezvous

Luxe Be A Lady

Top: Old Navy | Skirt: JCP | Shoes: Target | Bag: Kate Spade | Necklace: Bauble Bar | Watch: Target | Bracelets: J. Crew, BCBG

If you read this post on my current love affair with leather, then you know how much I'm digging the luxurious material these days. I really can't get enough, it might be an issue. This skirt was just too darling to pass up and I can see myself finding a million reasons to wear it this season. I was also super excited to snag these pumps from Target, I got them for even less than the online price! They remind me of this J. Crew pump with that delicious chunky heel, but I didn't have to save my pennies to buy them, which is always a plus.

Pleated Promises

Dress: Kirna Zabate for Target | Shoes: Calvin Klein | Bag: Kate Spade | Bracelets: BCBG, Five and Two | Watch: Timex | Rings: J.Crew, F21

This dress has been hanging out in my closet for an ungodly amount of time, it's like I have been saving it for something. It's been ages since Kirna Zabate and Target collaborated, which was a collection I really liked. When I snagged this dress on one of my random Target trips, I was surprised and elated to get it for 70% off, which in my book made it practically free. The floor sweeping maxi just felt so glamorous, and the fabric and pleats were perfect. If you're a shorty like I am, don't be afraid of maxi dresses, with the right one and the right footwear, you can actually appear taller. I'll be on the hunt for similar dresses, this one is definitely a closet favorite. 

--LaRondezvous 

Peplum

Top: ASOS | Skirt: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: BCBG

I have been obsessed with all things peplum for quite some time but I actually just made my first peplum purchase a few weeks ago, say "peplum purchase" five times fast.  I got this pretty little thing from ASOS, I spend way too much time and money on that site.  It was a steal, only $15, can't beat that.  I felt as if this was a safe way for me to ease into the trend and it's a versatile piece so there wasn't really much thought.  I will skip the skirt, if you've ever read any of the posts you'll know why, hahaha!  These are some of my favorite BCBG shoes, love the peep-toe and the gold accents, plus they're comfy.  I felt very old school in this outfit, in a good way.  I decided that if I had to work on Labor Day I might as well do it in style.  I also added to the housewife look by toting a dozen key lime pie cupcakes into work, I'm basically the perfect woman and I don't know how I'm single. I kid, I kid.  I was also wearing cupcake earrings, so I pretty much had a cupcake-tastic day.

Gots to get my hands on more peplum

--LaRondezvous 

All Tied Up

My hair was playing nice today too, major plus.

Top: Urban Outfitters | Skirt: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: BCBG

I decided to start Monday off right and wear some of the goodies I got from Urban Outfitters last weekend. I took advantage of their extra 30% off sale items.  This was the second weekend that I took advantage of that sale, inappropriate but not really.  Allison and I went after a lovely brunch at Cafe Eclectic, I splurged and had some carbs, a delicious waffle. Sidenote...now I sound like one of those people who says they "splurged" on carbs, who am I?  While I'm figuring that out, let's get back to business.  Allison and I did some of our best shopping this day, only rival to the day we got multiple dresses there for $10.  This time I got a lot of clothes and Allison got an interesting mix of plants and clothes, I should have her do a guest post to explain her plants to clothes ratio.  Anyway, I got some obnoxiously great deals, like this top for instance, it was originally $75.00, it had been marked down a couple of times to $19.99, then I got an additional 30% off.  That means that I got that shirt for under $14.  I was drawn to this shirt because it looks like a shirt my grandma would have had, it's just so delicate and pretty.  I hadn't intended on tying a knot in the front but Allison and I noticed that someone else had done just that so I decided to give it a try, great decision.  On to the skirt, I also got it at Urban; it was originally $45, then marked down to $9.99, now add the 30% off, another great steal for only $6.99.  We actually found this skirt as we were headed to the checkout, I ran to try it on and I instantly fell in love.  It's a great length for work but the fit and the slit add a bit of sass, which is a must for me.  The shoes are an all time favorite, I've had them since high school, and they're still in great shape.  They're BCBG and they are just so yummy, my dad actually suggested that I get these because I asked for a pair of flats but he said that I needed heels since I was so short.  No argument there.  They paired well with the outfit because they give off the retro vibe and they're simple enough that they don't distract from the outfit.

--LaRondezvous