I love all things Gwynnie!

Hi Fashion Friends,
   I have a confession to make....I am obsessed with all things Gwyneth Paltrow.  GOOP, her appearances on Glee, and my favorite movie of all time, Shakespeare in Love, just to mention a few.  I'm also super excited about her new cookbook, My Father's Daughter, mostly because of all of the promotional appearances she has been making lately.  The last one I caught was Good Morning America where she wore this fantastic blush ensemble.  I am loving that her dress is very nude, not sweetly pink.  It's so seductive, but completely covered up.  I will certainly be using this trick the next time I need something appropriate, but still flirtatious.  I'm also considering wearing my hair straight tomorrow. I know, but I already warned you.....obsessed!

XO, RC

In Honor of the Birthday Girl!!!

I have to take this opportunity to wish a happy, happy birthday to my very best friend in the whole world!  Today she changes from the 20's box to the 30's box in Harper's Bazaar's "Fabulous at Every Age" monthly feature.  A change I will also be making next month...so I won't be too mean.  Suffice it to say, that this dear friend, and constant fashion and life inspiration will certainly be as hot in her 30's as she ever was.  I wish I could be there to celebrate with you.  But, since we are on opposite sides of the country, here is a little homage to your bday.  Look at all of these fabulous fashionistas that share your sign!  Hope your day is filled with happiness and champagne!

XO, RC

Working Girl Chic - Opposites Attract

Happy Working Girl Chic Tuesday Everyone!

Being a big fan of the idea that "opposites attract" in my fashion ensembles, I thought it would be fun to take this idea to the office!  I am usually not one to go for "sweetsie" looks - generally my outfits are more rock and roll than precious.  However, every once in a while, I find a "girly" piece that I fall in love with (like this Sonia Rykiel bow blouse!)  I love the idea of doing this feminine piece with shockingly colorful skirt and rocker-chic accessories.  The key is mixing sweet and sexy....a chain cuff and earrings with a ladylike bag, a bow blouse with killer strappy pumps.  Get it?  Now go out and mix up your favorite pieces to make a new and cool work ensemble!

XO, RC

Working Girl Chic - Opposites Attract by dresscodediaries featuring a sleeveless cotton blouse

Sonia by Sonia Rykiel sleeveless cotton blouse, $390
Skirt, $295
Gucci stiletto high heels, $940
Yves Saint Laurent patent leather handbag, $1,595
Kendra Scott black earring, $85
Rhinestone cuff bracelet, $44

What to wear - Fashion Party!

Tomorrow night I have been invited to attend a fabulous fashion fete and the first thing that pops into my mind is....what is a girl to wear!?!  For the fashion crowd you can certainly wear something the pushes the envelope a little more than at a regular cocktail party.  I thought it would be fun to do a perfectly draping brightly colored dress, along with some statement accessories.  We all know the color of the moment is coral, and the color blocking could not be cooler!  I love this over sized agate bracelet and think it is a great way to toughen up this feminine frock.  Some strappy, super-high Louboutins will round out the outfit perfectly!  Just throw your coral lip gloss in an exotic skin clutch and you're ready to party, fashionista style!

XO, RC

What to wear - Fashion Party! by dresscodediaries featuring a colorblock dress

Marc by Marc Jacobs colorblock dress, $600
Christian louboutin sandal, $995
Diane von Furstenberg leopard print clutch, $395
Rebecca Norman bracelet, $250
House of Harlow 1960 vintage drop earring, $98

Weekend Wear - Grecian Chic

Hallelujah Fashion Friends!  We are getting dangerously close to another beautiful weekend.  Despite having to work most of this weekend (after all, fashion never rests!) I am going to channel a Grecian chic look.  I am obsessed with this look and have been searching for a flowing white maxi dress for quite some time  This one from DVF is perfection!  I can just imagine it with gold sandals, feminine earrings and an armful of gold bangles.  I will most certainly need a messy side braid and sunkissed cheeks to complete this look.  Goddess look complete!  Have a fabulous weekend!!

XO, RC

     

 Weekend Wear - Grecian Chic by dresscodediaries featuring flat gladiator sandals

Diane von Furstenberg maxi dress, $663
Sigerson Morrison flat gladiator sandal, $298
Yves saint laurent handbag, $550
Amrita Singh metal bracelet, $100
ASOS hoop earring, $18

Girls on Film - Vogue Paris music video

Love, love, love this video.  Though the editorial being shot in this video ran last October, this video was only just released on You Tube a few days ago, and since then I have watched it about fifteen times.  Seriously, how glamorously fabulous is this?  I am currently playing it on my laptop and dancing around in my bedroom making model faces in the mirror.  Oh, to get to do this for a living.....

XO, RC

What I'm Craving today

Ok, so today has been one of those days.  I've been craving sweets aaaallll day long and have already had multiple pieces of candy and a rich and delicious chocolate cupcake.  Most definitely undoing all the hard work I put in this morning at Bar Method.   In order to curb these cravings I'm hoping to channel them into something a little healthier....a fabulous handbag.  The one that I've been craving recently is this fabulous Chloe "Marci" crossbody bag.  Having become a recent convert to the crossbody bag, I sadly only have a couple and they are all very casual.  I think this one would be perfection for a night out on the town or a day of shopping.  It also works very well with the '70s chic aesthetic I've been channeling this spring.  I think this will satiate my sweet tooth perfectly!  Now, I don't need that second cupcake!  (OK, maybe just one more)

Chloe Marci Bag - $1265 at Neiman Marcus