Category Archives: fashion

Sometimes, it’s not about being ready for your evening. It’s about being ready for your day.

Ladylike (mostly) and work ready.

To be rain ready, I switched booties for rain boots and added a scarf and blazer. Don’t forget to throw your office shoes and umbrella in your bag!

Stay dry!

Sometimes, you gotta wear a lot layers.

(Are you sick of that shirt/dress yet? Because I’m totally not.) I wore this outfit to visit the MoMA this weekend with some friends. I love layering up because no matter what the temperature is where you’re going, you’re covered. Quite literally.

Also this weekend, I brunched with the dinosaur sweatshirt, which I feel should always be celebrated.

Pro tip: if you want to dress up something fun, add pearls. ‘Cause, why not?

Do you ever dream of a piece of clothing that you wish you had? I don’t even know if this exists, but I’ve been dying over a dark green blazer with some sharp looking shoulders. I’d wear it with some brown round-toed heels and a killer ponytail. This is my what-I-already-have-in-my-closet interpretation of the outfit I imagined. This is also the outfit I layed out for work! Phew, good thing I liked it when I tried it all on. (Loved hearing that some of you guys lay our your clothes, too).

I used a teal sweater I have. Wore it over another sweater and paired with a winter white skirt and my leopard shoes. Came out ok, if  not the outfit of my dreams. 

For night, I added some jeans and a blazer. Voila, party ready. (Jeans and a blazer are a solid party uniform, no?)

Or concert ready, if your friend happens to hit you up around the end of the work day with surprise tickets to a Three Doors Down show. Yes, they are still making music. And yes, it was awesome. Remember all the times your high school self belted out Kryptonite? No? Just me? Whatever, I’m not embarrassed.

Between the marathon, seeing Jeff Mangum, designer shopping (ok, browsing), and surprise VIP concert seats, I fell back in love with the city this week. And, really, when you’re having fun, it doesn’t matter what you’re wearing.

Have a great weekend errbody, as always you can find me at raesdays@gmail.com, on Facebook and @rclnudson.

I was at the store last night, and there was peppermint coffee creamer and eggnog for sale. I’m not gonna lie to you guys, I like pumpkin-flavored drinks as much as the next person with a pulse, but winter flavors will be first in my heart every time. With this inspiration, I went looking for ways to add some winter flavors to my look.

My accessories, with hints of cinnamon, peppermint, eggnog and gingerbread.

Where do you get inspiration? Tell me at raesdays@gmail.com, on Facebook, @rclnudson, or in the comments!

It’s November. Sorta snuck upon you, huh? It did for me. To celebrate fall and the colors of Thanksgiving, I bring you Carolina Herrera.

For work, I went monotone, and I dont feel bad about it. The shape of the dress screams Jackie O glam to me, so I kept lines clean and simple and added a classic scarf and big sunglasses. Also, for the record, the dress has cutouts, but at work at a regular office, make sure no skin shows through, k? A navy blue tank top showing through would be cute, I think.

For a casual excursion I combined lots of lovely fall colors and cozy patterns/fabrics. I’d wear this with a messy topknot and hit the town. But seriously, I’d really like every single one of those items.

Hello! A super cute idea came across my Twitter feed the other day. Check out this picture of ribbon as bow tie, via Teen Vogue. So, I appropriated this idea for my Halloween outfit. Let’s be real, I wear a lot of black and you know I love orange, so I probably would have worn this color ribbon even if it wasn’t Halloween, but I thought it was a nice way to be a little festive. Plus I like how orange goes with those turquoise shoes. If your craft closet looks anything like my craft closet, you have several colors and varieties of ribbons to choose from, and I can’t wait to use this trick on other outfits!

For the office, pencil skirt and button up. Monotone with colorful bowtie.

For play time, take it casual with shorts and boots, much like the original bow-tie wearer in the picture.

See a trend you like on the Internet or on the street? Make it your own! Here’s another picture I loved and hope to try out soon with a flouncy skirt and fun pattern.

Show me your bow ties at raesdays@gmail.com, @rclnudson, on Facebook or in the comments! We had some great comments last week about what you keep in your bag, I’ll show you all soon!

How I’d style a dress I want part deux.

This Roberto Cavalli dress is stunning all on its own. For work, I like these off-white booties, sort of adds some fun to a glamorous affair. Another gorgeous Roberto Cavalli sweater to throw on if it’s chilly, a necklace to offset your pretty face and a classic Chanel for all your work things.

And if I were taking this dress out on the town?

I’d toughen it up with a leather jacket and clutch. Sparkle with some gold accessories and, trust me, you’ll be turning heads.

What do you think of these combinations? Let me know at raesdays@gmail.com, @rclnudson, on Facebook or in the comments!