Chambray Dress + Linkup

dress // sandals (half size big) // necklace

When you find out one of your favorite online shops is reopening, you immediately start shopping. Because let me say that it was pretty heartbreaking to find out they were closing. I'll forgive you Ruche for playing with my heart strings-you came through by having this really cute chambray dress.  If you haven't heard of them, you'll love their Anthro vibe without the Anthro prices. Ruche was founded by a woman who had a hobby that turned into her full time business. They recently just recovered from permanently closing and really am rooting for her and her dream. 

Now, let's flashback to last year's look here. Well funny enough, it's from Ruche's sister company that my dress is from. Both were closing and are now staying open. So go check both of them out. Threadsence is more boho, Free People vibes.

Thank you again to each of you who linkup with us! Our picks for this week are Alison from Get Your Pretty On and Rachael from Threads for Thomas! Make sure you join because you could be next weeks feature!

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Cold Shoulder

cold shoulder top // skinny jeans // gladiator sandals (size half size down) // reversible tote

Clearly, this summer is all about my shoulders (see here and here). While I just can stop with off the shoulder, the next thing to try was the cold shoulder. To be honest, I just knew I needed to try it when I saw this embroidered top. Hello pretty embroidery! Sadly, it's sold out now, but this version is really cute. Anyway, I'm pretty sure this top was fate. The boyfriend took me out on a little date yesterday and I just knew we we're getting bite somewhere new. Turned out to be Mexican. Now, really this top couldn't have matched that restaurant more perfectly. Bonus that its nice and flowy, which gives you the green light to eat as much chips and guacamole you want!

Hope you had a nice looong weekend!

 

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Layered in the City

Look who's baaack? Yup, this girl took a must needed girl's trip to San Francisco. And well that left little time to actually blog. Outfit pictures, though, were no problem. You know you have a really awesome friend when she'll take pictures of you even though she was hungry, cold, trying to sight see, or a combination of any of those. But after a 5 hour drive, unexpected delays with renting a car (yeah, I'm still not over it Enterprise), and not eating real food on the road, my friend still captured these for me. She might not ever agree to going on another trip with me-ha! We then stuffed our faces with tacos and a margarita.The last time we did a big trip it was to NYC and we had no idea what we were doing. We had a semi make shift plan, but nothing written in stone. So after eating, we had nothing. Then goood ol' Instagram came to the rescue! Shortly after posing this picture, my blogging friend Laura invited us out for drinks. Thanks for saving us from just crashing in our room!

Happy Hump day!

xo Adri

Outfit Deets:

Plaid Cardigan: Ruche similar, good option (love this)

Chambray: Gap

Jeans: AE

Hat: Sole Society (on major sale)

Booties: similar

Purse: Sole Society (great for everyday and traveling)

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Swinging in Paisley

 Well I just can't deny my love for a good shift or swing dress and this just had to be mine! I really did try not to, but then my girlfriend sent me a text with this dress saying this is so you. Maybe I'm predictable or maybe it was a clear sign. I took it as a sign to get the dress. For the cooler months, it's perfect with a moto jacket and OTK boots. But I know it will be just as cute during the warmer months with sandals. No matter what though, it's always great for a twirling.

Hope you're having a great week!

xo Adri

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Dream Top

When it's meant to be, it's just meant to be. I kept putting this white top in my shopping cart day after day, but never hit the click button. That was back in the summer months. Fast forward to November and guess what pops up at the Ruche sample sale? Nothing other than the top (navy version, dress version) I debated so much about for only $7! That's right $7. It was a pinch me moment. I felt like I won a marathon or something. Well, I guess that's what I imagine winning a marathon is like-this girl doesn't run. And let's move on to that thing hanging from my shoulder known as a purse. Seriously, I don't know the last time I've bought a purse. I had been carrying around canvas totes since markets and Target don't give out bags these days, which isn't the most stylish. Then there's the whole carrying around my big camera, but I can report that this little bag fits a DSLR. So you can expect to see this cute purse a lot.

P.s. Don't forget to enter yesterday's giveaway!

xo Adri

Outfit Deets:

Top: Ruche (navy version, similar dress)

Jeans: American Eagle

Flats: Gap (similar)

Purse: Sole Society

Black and Plaid

You know what happens when you have a crazy hair day? You put a hat on it. Truth is I attempted to curl my hair a new way and I got big knotted curls. So much for soft natural curls. I don't know what went wrong. But I tossed a hat on and headed to the Ruche sample sale with a couple of friends. My friend suggested going and driving so clearly that was a heck yes! Turns out it's far. Like really really far. It was one of those moments where you ask 'Are we there yet?' But but it was pretty worth it. After getting there to be greeted by this massive line, my friend starts chatting about everything is $7. I had no clue. How the heck did I miss that detail?! Then one of the Ruche employee's comes by to say hello and recognized me. Oh yeah I have a blog. Seriously, I was blushing and the whole bad hair day. Top it all off she introduces me to the founder who is super sweet and humble. I was a fan of the company before but completely solidified my support for the future. 

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! 

P.s. You can get 30% off with code BLKFRDY. Here are my faves:

Gone With the Wind

When you have your heart set on wearing something, nothing can stop you! Or at least me that is. Nope, not even the wind. I'm sure I looked nuts to passersby, but I had no regrets. This drop waist dress was going to be worn. What can I say, I'm living on the wild side. Besides the fact that this dress (or any dress) isn't ideal for the wind, this dress would be practical for a fest.....ahem Thanksgiving. Because pumpkin will be eaten. Just planning ahead for that food baby.

Hope you had a great weekend!

xo Adri

P.s If you're looking for a comfortable heel for the holidays, I can't recommend these enough!

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Red Lace

Oh red, it's funny how much I avoided you! It's taken me small doses to get to this point of wearing this much red. What's so silly now is that I am loving it! Why haven't I been wearing more of it sooner? It just takes baby steps and going out of your comfort zone sometimes. The key to wearing bold colors that can be a little scary at first is pairing it with neutrals and keep everything simple. Let the bold colored item shine!

Hope you had a great weekend! xo

Outfit Deets:

Dress: Ruche (love this)

Sandals: Chinese Laundry

Photos by Nelly Paz

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