SHADES OF BLUE

Happy Spring! :D I know we Californians haven't had to deal with the polarvortexsnowpocalypse that the rest of the country has had to endure, but I'm so excited for spring! Daylight savings means that it's still light out when I get out of work (YESSS) and the occasional weekend heat wave allows for poolside hangouts and outdoor grilling!
To me, nothing screams warm weather like a breezy, boho maxi dress. I love the pale blue of this high-low, billow-in-the-wind style from Rachel Pally, and can definitely see myself rocking it with strappy sandals for the summer (after I get the chance to take it to my tailor...haha).

[ :: maxi dress c/o Rachel Pally :: Gap leather jacket (similar) :: ][ :: Phillip Lim x Target bag (similar) :: Steve Madden open toe pumps (similar) :: ]







[ :: maxi dress c/o Rachel Pally :: Gap leather jacket (similar) :: ][ :: Phillip Lim x Target bag (similar) :: Steve Madden open toe pumps (similar) :: ]Thanks for reading!! xoxo :)



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leather on leather

More black on black, leather on leather today!
[ :: Forever 21+ peplum top (similar) :: Forever 21+ skirt (here) :: metal belt c/o Rachel Pally (here) :: ]
[ :: Calvin Klein heels (similar) :: H&M faux snakeskin cuff (similar) :: Coach clutch (similar) :: ]




[ :: Forever 21+ peplum top (similar) :: Forever 21+ skirt (here) :: metal belt c/o Rachel Pally (here) :: ]
[ :: Calvin Klein heels (similar) :: H&M faux snakeskin cuff (similar) :: Coach clutch (similar) :: ]

Last call for leather! I'm a huge fan of leather for Spring, but realistically, I'm not expecting to don any more leather or fur for the next several months (unless there's a cold spell!) as we're seriously heating up here (80's!!), and the thought of sticking to my clothes is abhorrent to me. Therefore, this outfit was a bit of a leather-last-hurrah for me.

I always love a mix of girly accents and tough leather so this leather peplum top with lace collar from Forever 21+ was a must for me! I added this awesome metal belt from Rachel Pally to break up all the black and bring a little shine, and added a printed calf-hair clutch from Coach to finish off this simple look.

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prints please

[ :: Everett dress c/o Rachel Pally :: Gap denim moto jacket (similar) :: ]
[ :: lydell NYC and dannijo necklaces :: olivia + joy bag c/o :: Steve Madden boots (similar) :: ]





[ :: Everett dress c/o Rachel Pally :: Gap denim moto jacket (similar) :: ]
[ :: lydell NYC and dannijo necklaces :: bag c/o olivia + joy :: Steve Madden boots (similar) :: ]

MOAR PRINTSSSS. As the chilly days begin to give way to the more temperate ones we Californians are used to (hello 80's last week), I find myself gravitating to soft fabrics in simple, flowy cuts. To keep things interesting, I've been loving pieces with lots of prints and patterns. Whether they're simply splashed with stripes and polka dots, or covered with something busier, like digital florals or this aztec-y tribal print, patterned pieces are slowly taking over my wardrobe.

My love for Rachel Pally's perfect dresses is probably nothing new to you guys, but for those of you who are new to the label, let me just say: Every. Single. Dress. Is. Perfection. This one is no exception, so I let it be the center of attention with a simple denim jacket, gold jewels, and a clean cut bag.

What are you guys gravitating toward as it gets warmer? As cliché as it may sound, I really can't wait to whip out some new florals for spring! Thanks for reading! :D

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kaleidoscopes

[ :: Rachel Pally kaleidoscope print maxi dress (similar) :: Gap leather jacket (similar) :: ]

[ :: Jason Wu x Target clutch (similar) :: Forever21 bracelet (similar) :: ]
[ :: Jeffrey Campbell mary roks wedges (similar) :: ]

A little while ago, I posted about this Rachel Pally dress and how much I regretted not getting it when I was in LA for the warehouse sale a couple months ago. I even joked that I would buy someone dinner if they picked it up for me since I wasn't able to go back to the sale in time to get it! Little did I know, Sabrina of samplesize16.com was sweet enough to grab it for me!!! So awesome, and incredible of her! :D ♥ On top of being a total sweetheart, she has FAB fashion sense. She was rocking these chic hot pink skinnies from Old Navy when we met up...and I haven't been able to get them off my mind since!


Anyway, I absolutely LOVE. THIS. DRESS. So much. I'm obsessed with the print, and it feels like it was cut for me. It can be dressed up, dressed down--dressed for anything! So obsessed. :D

As excited as I am for warm weather, I'm still embracing the last few weeks of layering, jackets, and leather before it heats up for good and those pieces have to take a backseat. :) What are you guys trying to get one last wear out of before busting out your warm-weather clothing? :D

Shopping Spotlight: Rachel Pally Warehouse Sale!

I was graciously invited by the Rachel Pally team to check out their pre-sale yesterday, and it was AMAZING. Total shopping heaven! Doesn't hurt that Rachel and her team are totally amazing, hilarious, and all-around awesome hosts! :D Thank you! :)

One of my FAVORITE Rachel Pally prints. Gorgeous, and totally edgy!

Okay, shopping regret number one? I DIDN'T GET THIS DRESS. Dying inside as I look at this photo. If anyone hits up the sale, grab this for me in a 2x, please! I'll fully reimburse you. and buy you dinner. and maybe a movie. and maybe even my firstborn.

Racks upon racks of the most beautiful and wearable clothing you will ever find. 

That's my I'm-so-happy-because-I'm-shopping face. :D

Totally bought this blue and mauve-ish maxi skirt. LOVE it so SO much!

Close-up of the gorgeous print. Amazing, no? And like everything from RP, SO soft!

Such pretty colors!

Of course I bought this. It is absolutely beautiful in person!

[Reah, Tulin, Grisel, Marie, me, and Rachel!]
We're all shopaholics. It was so much fun shopping with them! :D

Rachel and I--she is so sweet, too funny, and totally awesome. (Also, totally drool-worthy Dries shoes!)

Thanks for having us! :D

If you guys are in OC/LA, totally hit up this sale! (And grab that printed maxi dress for me!! and maybe the Leandra one shoulder dress...lol!)
If you aren't in the area, definitely check out RachelPally.com. You won't be disappointed! :D

Happy shopping! :D

Yours, Etc.

CurvyGirlChic

P.S. Wearing: Calvin Klein maxi, Carmakoma blazer, Coach bag, DVxT wedges, & F21 necklaces!
P.P.S. Photos by the ever-patient boyfriend who stood around for 2 hours while I got my shop on! Major brownie points! haha

dodie

[ :: c/o Rachel Pally dodie top :: Leathercult skirt :: Kenneth Cole clutch :: ]

[ :: F21 heels :: F21 bracelet :: earrings from taiwan :: ]

I love the vixen-y vibe of this Rachel Pally top. The cutout sleeves and high neckline paired with a keyhole opening are decidedly more provocative than I usually wear, but I kind of love it! Staying true to my girly aesthetic, my faaaavorite feature is the bow at the nape of the neck. So cute! I'm so tempted to wear it backwards with it tied more loosely for a "secretary blouse" effect. hehe. :P

The skirt is from leathercult, which @_franceta raved about on twitter! (Side note: THANK YOU, for finding custom leather skirts that don't break the bank!) I could do with much less poufiness in the skirt, but overall, I love it. :)

Also, I will wear these shoes until they (or my feet) fall apart. Love them.

Yours, Etc.

CurvyGirlChic

P.S. Check out how Franceta rocked the same skirt here! Fab, no?! :D

P.P.S. The bf totally said I look like a vampire in this outfit. I'll take that as a compliment, thankyouverymuch.

meme

[ :: c/o Rachel Pally White Label meme dress :: Kristin Blake faux fur vest :: Michael Kors clutch :: ]
[ :: soho street vendor necklace :: H&M cuff :: Ear Candy earrings :: twolips wedges :: ]

Rachel Pally designs the kind of amazing, effortlessly chic styles I constantly daydream about wearing. Everything from her collection flows beautifully, and always feels amazing on, so when her team reached out me to me test drive a couple pieces, I was beyond excited!

The Meme dress I'm wearing is absolutely stunning in person--the cool icy color and gorgeous cut are perfect for all four seasons (in Cali at least), and the modal jersey makes this dress feel both incredibly luxurious and more comfortable than pajamas! I could lounge in this all day. I love how easily it transitions from casual with sandals and beachy accessories, to dressy with some statement jewelry and attention-grabbing shoes. Oh the possibilities!

What do you think? Do you guys own any Rachel Pally pieces?
I can assure you that this will not be my last! ;)

Yours, Etc.

CurvyGirlChic