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BCBG Chantico Maxi Dress

April 4, 2015

I had such high hopes for this BCBG dress to be the one I would wear to the Simply Stylist event I attended last Saturday, but after wearing it around for about 10 minutes, I realized that it was just too tight. I do need to be able to breathe, after all 😉
I imagined the silver strands weaved throughout the fabric glistening in the sun, and the train in the back flowing behind me as I walked through the crowd. Such lofty ambitions for a dress, haha! Anyway, I still went ahead and took a couple of pictures in it, because it really is just so pretty, and then I shipped it on back to Rent the Runway so it can go find a new home. I paired it with a little bracelet bag that totally picked up all of the shades in the dress, and my new Sam Edelman pumps I recently picked up for a steal at Nordstrom Rack.

Dress – rented – BCBG
Bag/cocktail ring – LA finds
Bracelet – rented – Rocksbox
Pumps – Sam Edelman
Glasses – Warby Parker

A better look at the material.. so pretty!

Peach Blouse and Skinny Black Pants

March 23, 2015

Another work look, featuring one of my favorite throw-it-on-and-go blouses from H&M. I would say that on average, my base outfit 3-4x a week includes these black skinny pants and a black tank and some form of a sheer top to complete the ensemble. It’s just so easy and slimming! A couple of pieces of gold jewelry and I was good to go.

Floral top – H&M
Black pants – Target
Flats – BCBG
Clutch – Rafe
Necklace – Kyle Chan Design

Raoul Gown and Rafe Clutch Dinner Date Look

March 21, 2015

It was about that time again for another dinner date with my love!
Last night, in celebration of Inland Empire Restaurant Week, le boyfriend and I headed to the Grand Oak Steakhouse for a lovely 4 course meal. I’ve recently started the FitGirlsGuide 28 Day Jumpstart program, so this was my first non-cheat cheat meal, and I must say it was so delightful! Especially ending on that sweet warm chocolate and berry note… After dinner, I wanted to walk the grounds a bit and we stumbled upon a lavender field, which turned out to be pretty ideal for a couple shots of my rented Raoul maxi dress.

A close-up of the Rafe clutch I rented with my Unlimited status at Rent the Runway. Its surprisingly roomy, and fit my cell phone, credit cards and cash, lipstick, mini perfume vial, and even my sunglasses! I would definitely rent this little guy again. It will be so ideal for summer events.

My Restaurant Week meal included a locally harvested salad, complimentary artichoke crostini bite, Sea Bass with potatoes, fennel salad, and grapefruit, and warmed chocolate cake with raspberries and pistachio ice cream. We also got soup (carrot with chutney and green garlic, respectively, but they looked oh so blah in the bowl!)

The boyfriend’s meal.. Crab cake, steak with potatoes and veggies, and double crème brule (vanilla and dark chocolate, yummm)

The fields of lavender.

Dress – Raoul (Rent the Runway)
Gold belt – Target
Clutch – Rafe (Rent the Runway)
Necklace – Kyle Chan Design
Sandals – Tommy Hilfiger

The sunset on the drive home was breathtaking! Such a great way to end a lovely evening with my favorite person.

Kyle Chan Birthday Party

March 13, 2015

I love a good party… Especially one involving close friends, dressing up and a fun new venue. Last week, I grabbed my friend Amanda, some new pretties from Rent the Runway, and drove to LA for the birthday party of my favorite jewelry designer, Kyle Chan of Kyle Chan Design. We started the eve off with some primping at Nail Bar and Beauty Lounge in Beverly Hills, then headed to the Café Brentwood for soup, salad, and dessert, and finally, off to Pump Restaurant for the main event!

Lovely Amanda getting a little touch up. Her dress was from Rent the Runway, designed by Badgley Mischka.

Sitting down for a bite to eat before the party.

I so thoroughly enjoyed the mocha pot de crème.

A little red carpet step-and-repeat action with the birthday boy! My dress from Rent the Runway was designed by BCBG Max Azria.

Loved, loved, loved the chandeliers above the outside bar at Pump!

I was able to snag one more shot with the birthday boy, this time, joined by Tom Schwartz, a cast member from the reality show Vanderpump Rules.

A closeup of my Ivanka Trump heels for the evening and my little helper, Sole Serum.