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green leopard.

I will be honest here, I am not in love with the way I look at the moment.  I have some extra pounds from a year of truly living my best life.  I haven't stuck to any type of workout regimen and I have been eating like I am still in my 20's (hi slower metabolism - you can go get back to where you used to be any time now thaaanks).  Even though I feel that I am thriving in most aspects of life at the moment, loving the body I am in is not one of them.
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dress: john + jenn "Maurice" dress via rent the runway | jacket: banana republic | 

Beginning of March, I forgot to hit "pause" on my Rent The Runway Unlimited subscription and was suddenly thrown back into the wonderful world of renting everyday clothes to spruce up my closet.  Even though it was an accident I think it happened at the perfect time.  I have been struggling with outfit creativity just because things don't fit or I don't feel comfortable in how I look in them.
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So when my subscription renewed and my boyfriend said "Hey! I want to get dressed up and take you out!" instead of feeling dread, which that feeling went through me while prepping for our trip to NYC, I got excited.  I knew even though I wasn't feeling comfortable or confident in items in my own closet, I knew Rent The Runway had something that would.  And it did.
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When this John + Jenn Maurice dress arrived, I instantly loved the print and so on trend.  I loved the olive green color and knew it would compliment my hair color well.  I was just a little nervous about the fit.  A bodycon dress while feeling a little down on myself was a bold choice but I can say that it made me feel like a million bucks.
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I am here to tell you if you are second guessing yourself because you are not sure if you look good enough - always wear the dress.  In the mean time, I will be here trying to take my own advice too.
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The Blazer.

I have always loved a well-made blazer.  They can be the centerpiece of outfits.  They can be versatile.  They can really hold down a closet.  Ever since I started wearing blazers and appreciating the construction of them, I have been in search of "the" blazer.  I am sure most of you have seen the brand Veronica Beard on your feeds and through your screens.  Normally anytime I lust after a well-tailored interesting looking blazer I say to myself "I bet that is a Veronica Beard".  Nine times out of 10, I'm right.
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Sadly, they are P-R-I-C-E-Y.  Like, over $500 pricey. I know...sigh...
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That is why I am so happy that after my Rent The Runway Unlimited Subscription accidentally renewed, Veronica Beard was one of the newer brands they had started to carry.  Guys, $500+ is expensive and way out of my budget. BUT I can say that RTR made my dreams come true because this blazer is EVERYTHING (insert excited claps as I say everything because it felt that good wearing it.). In the week I had the Veronica beard "Moroso Dickey Jacket"  jacket with me, I wore it to an important 5 times.  I sported it to an important work dinner in San Francisco, to a few regular days at the office, and then again to brunch on Sunday.  It made me feel so polished and feminine.
The jacket has thick material that kept me warm in the brisk 50-degree temps, the pattern is gorgeous and was the perfect color pop for me, and it paired so well with jeans, my normal bottom of choice.   The great thing about this blazer is that it can be dressed up or down.  Wear it with flats for a tailored casual look or darker pants and heels for a more fun professional outfit.
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All-in-all the Veronica beard "Moroso Dickey Jacket"  is everything.  I did shed a slight tear when I sent this beauty back on Monday because I really, like really, wanted to keep it.  Double sigh.
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For reference, I am wearing a 6 and am a 34D.  I was able to button the main front button but not the hidden internal one.

I have a lot of great pieces from using the Rent The Runway Unlimited Subscription on and off over the last year and I have to say this may be my favorite.  And Veronica Beard, I will own one of your amazing blazers one day because it did live up to the hype.  If you get the chance, just rent it.

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leather florals.

I have finally crawled out of my winter clothing rut.  After wearing nothing but bulky sweaters for months so I am excited to break out fun sundresses.  Leather and floral is a fun mixture that really plays into my personality.  A fun mix. 
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dress: ganni "tilden sash dress" | leather jacket: topshop | boots: frye "veronica"

This awesome Ganni dress I snagged at the Shopbop sale a few months back.  What I love about it is the texture of the fabric.  It feels like a sort of softer stetchy tulle.  Which leads to my second point of what I love about this dress: it's completely sheer.  I wasn't able to capture any great pictures of the back and the details but I promise to soon.  
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This great Topshop oversized leather jacket I grabbed at the end of summer last year.  It is the best.  Lots of pockets (that actually fit things!) and keeps you warm.
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And finally, let's talk about these boots.  I only wore combat boots all of 3rd grade and I am currently embracing them again.  When I grabbed the Ganni dress I also snagged these boots so they were discounted.  I know Frye is a great brand that will last a while.  Because of that, I felt that taking the plunge on the Frye "Veronica" would be worth the price tag.   Not only have I been rocking these boots with girly dresses but they work so well with skinny jeans too.  They have been great in colder temps and have worked well with warmer weather as well.  They are also comfy!  I walk all over the city so that is really important.
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2019 Chose Me.

Hello strangers :)
Man oh man has it been awhile.  While I've been quite absent from this little space where I have been semi-consistently updating my Instagram.  
A lot has happened since my last post.
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I saw many of my best friends get married.
I gained a new family member - a niece!
I got to see new places in the US like San Francisco and Arizona.
I turned 31.
I hit the 1-year mark at my job (today actually!)
and next week, I will have lived in DC for 1 year.

So crazy how time flies!
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Over the past 2 weeks, I have luckily had the opportunity to spend the holidays with friends and family that have actually still kept me away from home.  I am actually hopping on a plane today from North Carolina where I have been visiting my sister (a post here about my last visit to Greensboro).

I have been working remotely, taking a lot of pictures of the new addition to the family, taking a break from wearing makeup and binge-watching Skin Wars on Netflix.  Which, if you haven't watched, it is very cool.  PLUS it has RuPaul. 
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Since starting my job last year I have just become more and more casual in how I dress.  I scored these overalls during the epic Madewell sale that is STILL going on (EXTRA 40% off ALL sale). They have the perfect amount of stretch to accommodate all of the holiday weight I've gained but don't stretch out.
Along with the casual wear I have been leaning towards fun graphic tees as well.  This one, I spotted via Instagram but had been familiar with the brand. Kid Dangerous makes men's and boy's shirts but when I saw this slogan, I knew I needed it. I decided to size up to a Medium to ensure sure that it was oversized and would look cute tucked into things.

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chambray culottes.

I have a little bit of a culotte obsession these days.  I was a little hesitant a few years ago (post here) when I first wore them.  I'm on the border of being petite, so it can be hard to wear pieces that could easily be overwhelming on my frame.  I spotted these chambray culottes at a J.Crew Factory while in North Carolina a few weeks ago.  
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pantsj.crew (under $40!) | topmadewell 
sneakersjoie | pursecoach

They're so comfortable and are easy to wear that I have found myself sporting these pretty frequently.  They're on sale for under $40 too so if that didn't convince me to buy them...  This past weekend I wore this outfit while popping in and out of shops in Georgetown and trying to avoid the rain.  We popped into Chaia and I ended up buying a funny outfit for Memorial Day.  More to come on that.
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pants: j.crew (under $40!) | top: madewell 
sneakers: joie | purse: coach

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