The Forgotten Frock

Dress: Phillip Lim for Target | Shoes: Zara | Bag: Kate Spade 

I'm notorious for a few things and forgetting about clothes that I've purchased is one of those things.  I often purchase something and forget about its existence while it silently sits in my closet, waiting for a chance in the spotlight.  I ended up buying so many of the Phillip Lim for Target dresses that I think I lost track of which ones I'd gotten.  Well I found this dress just in time for Resurrection Sunday.  Now when I was a kid, my sisters and I were decked out in the whitest of dresses and adorned in the laciest lace but now that I'm an adult I take a more subtle approach to the whole "Easter Dress" concept.  I knew this beautiful holiday would be the perfect time to wear this beautifully colored and beautifully cut dress.  It's simple and sweet and I can't believe I almost forgot about it.

--LaRondezvous 

Full Sequin Jacket

Shoes: Target | Pants: Target  | Jacket: Ann Taylor (Only a couple of sizes left online) | Bag: Kate Spade

If there are two things that I love in this world, it's sequins and a good sale.  I'm even more elated if the two are joined in a beautiful matrimony.  I probably shouldn't have been in Ann Taylor but if we're being honest, I should never be anywhere where anything is sold but that's another story.  As soon as I saw this jacket I knew we would be friends, it was just one of those pieces that drew me in instantly.  I was just sure that it was going to be way out of my budget but I was pleasantly surprised to see a $69.99 price tag and take an extra 60% off that.  After I found my size and tried it on, I was officially on a shopping high.  I was so pleased that I decided to ignore J. Crew's siren call from across the shopping center, I guess there's a first time for everything.   

Sunday Sailor

Blazer: Neiman Marcus for Target (Thom Brown) | Dress: F21 | Shoes: Shoedazzle | Bag: Kate Spade

I have lamented long enough of how I despise cold weather, I'm just not suited for such conditions. I have been loving the slightly warmer weather we've had the past few days but as I recently tweeted, I have trust issues so I'm not ready to get my hopes up. I know we're not quite out of the woods yet. But since we're having this nice transitional weather I thought it'd be the perfect time to break out this blazer and these shoes. 

P.S. Shout out to my mom for the cute post title

--LaRondezvous 

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 

Hello There

Top: Old Navy | Bottoms: Gap | Shoes: MIA | Bag: Kate Spade | Necklace: Lane Bryant | Bracelet: Kate Spade | Lips: Candy Yum Yum by MAC

Thanks to the cold weather, a pinched nerve in my lower back, and an overall hectic schedule I've been pretty lazy when it comes to getting dressed. I've really just been putting on whatever is the easiest and the warmest, and then hoping it's not awful looking. While I'm still battling the pinched never and therefore banned from wearing heels and my schedule is still a hot mess, it was slightly warmer out so I decided I'd make a slight effort. Like most items that end up in my closet, I just HAD to have this cute and cozy sweatshirt from Old Navy, and of course it didn't hurt that I got it on sale.

P.S. I very much miss warm weather, this cold business makes me miserable. Praying for sunshine. 

--LaRondezvous 

Sunday Brights

 Top: Prabal Gurung for Target | Bottoms: Gap | Bag: Kate Spade | Shoes: Calvin Klein 

Every year when it starts to get cold I fall into a bit of a rut. I have mentioned ad nauseum how much I love Spring and Summer and I just don't love Fall and Winter. I always struggle to find a balance between staying warm and looking like a real person, the former usually wins and I end up looking questionable. I'm making a valiant effort to look more like a real person this Winter, we'll see how that plays out. I still love this Prabal Gurung for Target sweatshirt and I'm so happy that I got my hands on it last year!

 --LaRondezvous 

Oh My Chic

Top: ILY Couture | Skirt: Target  Shoes: Antonio Melani | Bag: Kate Spade | Watch: Target

 As I've said before, I'm a sucker for printed t-shirts and sweatshirts. And when I saw this beauty online I just had to get it, and luckily I got it on super sale! I was also lucky enough to catch this super adorable skirt at Target, it was hard to pass it up considering its price and the fact that I'm lacking in blue skirts. The air is getting crisper as we speak so this will probably be my last time sporting bare legs for a while, goodbye dear legs, see you in a few months. 

                                                                    --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.

Out To Sea

Top: J. Crew, similar | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Zara | Bag: Kate Spade | Watch: Target | Bracelets: J. Crew

I'm fairly sure that printed sweatshirts and skinny jeans are going to be my favorite items this fall and winter, it's such an easy combo to pull off and requires little effort. I picked up this beauty at J. Crew during one of their amazing sales, it was a little big but there's nothing wrong with a slightly larger sweatshirt. The print inside the anchor is lovely and the material is super soft and comfy.

--LaRondezvous 

Sequins and Stripes

 Top: J. Crew | Jeans: J. Crew | Shoes: Zara | Bracelet: Kate Spade | Watch: Target

This has to be one of my favorite sequin t-shirts (yes I own more than one). This top was a highly coveted J.Crew purchase that I got on super sale, I was very pleased with my success. This top and my other sepqin tops are a great way to add some glitz and glam to an everyday look without seeming completely over the top.

--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 

Shape Shifter

Dress: MNG by Mango | Belt: Target | Shoes: Zara | Bag: Kate Spade | Earrings: Kate Spade, similar | Bracelet: Kate Spade | Watch: Target 

I love shift dresses. That is all. Also, I think that with Allison taking my pictures, the blog has taken a weird turn. Haha, that's just what happens when we're together, plus it's Friday, we could all use a little weirdness. 

She likes to capture these moments

The Photog/BFF/Co-Worker/Enabler 

Happy Friday

--LaRondezvous