My Boyfriend's Blazer

Blazer: The Main Attraction | Top: Forever 21 | Bottoms: Gap | Shoes: Sam & Libby for Target | Necklace:: Lane Bryant|  Watch: Target | Bracelet: Five and Two | Rings: ASOS

The title of this post is misleading. This is not my boyfriend's blazer and I do not have a boyfriend. That's really neither here nor there. I've actually had this snazzy little blazer for a few years and because I'm kind of a hoarder, this was my first time donning it. I picked it up at The Main Attraction in Downtown Memphis, a cute little boutique with unique finds. The cold and rainy day thought that it could keep me from looking like a person but I stood my ground. My sister and I even braved the wind and rain to snap these pictures, we weren't quite brave enough to go past the porch to get the picture but I think the blog-world will forgive me for the dismal surroundings.   

--LaRondezvous 

Weekend Warrior

A little nighttime photo shoot 

Top: Old Navy, ON SALE | Dress: F21 | Necklace: WISH (Memphis) | Shoes: Gap, similar | Watch: Target | Bracelets: Five and Two, J.Crew 

I was fortunate enough to spend this past weekend in Conway, Arkansas. Conway is home to only the greatest school ever, Hendrix College. I love going back to visit friends and it's nice to know that I'll always have a place I can call home, or my second home. We spent the weekend lounging, hanging out, eating, you know, all the good stuff. Saturday I got to see the Dance Ensemble perform, and it was wonderful to see the people I danced with and my dance professor. We also went to a Hendrix football game which was crazy for me because before this season, we haven't had football in about 50 years and it was fun to see how the cheer squad has grown since my day. And I almost forgot that we celebrated the Brick House's 10th Birthday this weekend with a Middle School-themed party, with all the best tunes. All in all it was a great time, I just wanted to stay and lounge but the real world was waiting for me. 

Senior Gift

It's a great day to be a Warrior

--LaRondezvous 

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 

Crochet Chronicles

Dress: WISH (Memphis) | Shoes: Calvin Klein | Necklace: Kate Spade | Bracelets: Five and Two

I'm still holding onto the remnants of Summer, Spring and Summer are my absolute favorite times of the year. I just don't like being cold, and I know Fall in the South isn't too bad but I still prefer more warmth. I figured this piece would be a nice transition into cooler weather. Yesterday I revealed on Facebook that I'm not Fall's biggest fan, I was prepared for the backlash from my friends. Perhaps I don't like Fall because I tend to get strep way more than usual during that time of year. Maybe someone can convince me why Fall is so amazing. I'm waiting. Well, I guess my birthday is pretty cool. But other than that, I'm waiting.

Off The Grid

(This picture looks as if I were trying to rocket into space)

Dress: ASOS | Shoes: Aldo | Bag: Kate Spade | Bracelets: Five and Two 

If you've been reading the blog at all, you might know that I love shift and t-shirt dresses. I love them so much that I often just search for those dresses online. My obsession is real. Evidence here, here, and here.  I sound like a broken record but they're so comfortable and flattering, I love not having to worry about if fabric is hugging something I don't want it to (we've all been there). Also, the title of this post is very much inspired by Weeds. I know I'm like a million years behind, but I've been watching it on Netflix for the past few weeks and it's safe to say I'm very obsessed. The "off the grid" reference is from when they were hiding out and on the run. I'm almost done watching and I think I'm going to be a little sad when it ends.

--LaRondezvous  

Made With Love

 Dress: Made by my mom | Shoes: Levity | Necklace: Lane Bryant | Bracelets: Five and Two, J.Crew 

 When my two sisters and I were younger, my mom sewed all of our clothes. I'm not exaggerating, for a good portion of our lives she made over 50% of our clothes. She made dresses, rompers, and tops, bottoms, and everything in between. She would even take leftover fabric from whatever item she was sewing to make matching bows and purses. We also spent countless numbers inside Hancock Fabrics and Hobby Lobby, looking through pattern books and scurrying to pull them from the file cabinets. That being said, I can rightfully blame my mom for my obsession with clothing, shoes, and accessories. If any little girl spends a good amount of time looking at a book filled with clothes and has a mom who can sew for days, she just might develop an addiction like mine. I'm ecstatic that my mom is getting back into sewing, she loves it and we love getting custom made clothing. After a few hours in Hancock Fabrics, we found the perfect pattern and this lovely fabric. She started making this dress at night and it was ready to wear by the morning. How awesome is that? It was like free express shipping.

And how awesome is this necklace I found in Lane Bryant? I find baubles everywhere.

--LaRonda 

Sporty Chic

Top: Target | Bottoms: Express, similar here and here | Shoes: Prabal Gurung for Target | Bag: Steve Madden | Sunglasses: Kate Spade, similar | Necklace: Kate Spade | Earrings: Kate Spade | Bracelets: J.Crew, Five and Two

I think I went a little crazy when I found these pants in Express, ask my best friend. I like the idea of making sporty pieces look more polished, it's one of those things that seem like a no-brainer and it really is hard to do it wrong. Also, I still haven't decided about the "white after Labor Day rule." Ultimately I don't think I care, but I do realize that it seems as if I'm cramming these in right before the holiday. Whatevs. Are you into the sporty chic look? What are your thoughts on the whole White after Labor Day Debate? Weigh in!

A Little Lace

Dress: ASOS | Shoes: Nicole Miller | Bracelets: FIVE AND TWO

I have had this dress for a very long time, I believe I ordered it in November and somehow I'm just now getting around to wearing it, what a shame.  I have a love affair with shift dresses, they’re the perfect shape and ridiculously comfortable.

Check out my sister's traditional garb that she got while in Senegal for nine weeks.

--LaRondezvous 

I'm in Miami

I felt like a snazzy little business lady 

Still can't believe I got these for $9.99

Dress: The Webster for Target | Shoes: Zara 

Okay, so the name of this post is misleading.  In fact, I was not in Miami, I wish.  The closest I'll get to Miami these days is this dress and the two other dresses I've gotten from Webster for Target Collection.  I was obsessed with the collection as soon as it was released.  Being the smart shopper that I am, I decided to wait for a while until I purchased something.  It was hard to pass up all of the cute stuff for a few weeks until it went on sale.  This was the first thing that I got on sale, it was still $27.99 when I bought it, I think it was only 30% off of the original price but I just didn't care.  It was the only one left in my size and I didn't want to miss out on this dress.  I was originally going to pair it with some tan pumps but Wednesday was my lucky day, as I was getting ready for work my mom walked in with a package.  It was a big box wrapped in blue plastic, I knew it was from Zara.  About a week earlier I found these shoes for only $9.99, I was beyond ecstatic and did not hesitate one minute to press "add to cart."  When I ordered them I actually couldn't tell whether they were navy or black, so glad they were navy.  I threw them on with this dress and they worked so perfectly together.  I was looking pretty fly, except Andrea and I both decided that my hair was less than impressive that day.  So, being the good little sister that she is, she gave me my two signature braids to complete the look.  I love wearing my hair like this, it just looks so polished.

--LaRondezvous 

The Lilac Bag

This is another one of those double-duty outfits,

Last Saturday was very long and exhausting, had my first professional dance audition, did some shopping, and went out for a bit with some friends.  By the time I got home I was pooped and I think I fell asleep before even finding something to wear to church and work.  I even woke up late on Sunday so I needed something easy and cute.  This was the first dress that I thought of, it only took a few seconds to throw on and I picked some sassy shoes and I was good to go.  I bet you can't guess where I got the dress, of course it was Target, I got it for $15.00 after I stalked it for a while, it was originally $30.00 if I'm not mistaken.  Now the shoes, the shoes are some of my favorites in my entire collection.  I got them last summer in Atlanta when I went with my friend Deveneny for a few days.  I'd actually bought way too much stuff the entire trip and was almost out of money, and by "almost out of money" I mean I was saving the rest for our trip to the outlet mall in Alabama on the way home.  I am unbelievalbly blessed, Deveney's mom, a fellow shopaholic, saw how much I loved the shoes and bought them for me, they weren't cheap.  Of course that makes these shoes even more special to me, they're Levity and I got them from DSW.  But this bag, this bag is my new favorite, I got it from Aldo last week on a random trip with Audrey, I was really looking for black pumps and a black bag but I saw this lovely lady and couldn't help myself, it was originally $50.00 and I got it for $20.00, I was a very happy camper.  I can't stop carrying it, the color is perfect, the size is perfect, I'm in love.  My jewels are some lovely chunky bracelets from an Etsy shop called FIVEANDTWO, check them out. I got these bracelets for $22.00 with a coupon code, so worth it.

Excuse the exhausted look, I'd been wrangling babies all morning.

--LaRondezvous