Reunited in RVA

A couple weekends ago I had the pleasure of co-hosting my best friend Jimmette's baby shower in Richmond, VA. It was perfect and she loved it! We did a black/white/gold brunch theme with MOMosas!  It was such a great time being able to reconnect with my best friends and shower the mommy-to-be with lots of love. It seemed like just yesterday I was watching her walk down the aisle. It's so exciting to watch my friends grow and transition into new phases of life. I can't wait until Baby Harrison arrives!

Of course while in Richmond, the foodie in me had to try a new restaurant. Janna and I decided to have brunch at Sweet Teas in Shockoe Bottom, and the food was great! I was so stuffed I had to take a nap before getting on the road lol!  Check out a few photos below from my weekend in RVA. 

xoxo

Victoria

Tonia, Jimmette, Janna and I #auntsquad #raisingHarrison

The parents-to-be: Jimmette and Michael

Lots of sweet treats for our mommy-to be!

Top: Vintage blouse (thrifted)

Jeans: Old Navy

Shoes: Shoedazzle

A little rain can't stop me. 

Vintage earrings "borrowed" from mom. :)

Check out more photos here from my RVA shoot with Deaudrea Rich.

Mix It Up

It's finally starting to feel and look like Fall, so I decided to mix up a few prints, colors, and textures for a stroll around Old Town. I never would have thought to put these two pieces together, a mustard yellow sweatshirt with navy/orange striped wide leg trousers, but it turned out to be a fun look. I love these trousers, but I can only wear them with heels because they are so long. Short girl problems! Dare to be different while expressing your own sense of style. Mix it up! Check out more photos here.

Top: H&M

Trousers: Zara

Shoes: Shoemint

Bag: Kate Spade

Photography: Deaudrea Rich

Breaking the Rules

I've always questioned the "no white after Labor Day" rule, but I love wearing white and I break this rule every year. There was one white dress hanging in my closet that I was dying to wear so I decided to do a photo shoot at my favorite park with my friend Deaudrea. We had so much fun! I love this vintage white slip dress. I decided to make it a little edgy with black caged heels and my mom's vintage earrings. Check out more photos here.

Dress: vintage

Shoes: F21 (old)

Earrings: vintage

Makeup: themermaidmua

Photography: Deaudrea Rich Photography

White Tees

I can't stop buying white tee shirts. They are a closet staple. As a matter of fact I buy them in black and gray too. Once they get old it's time to buy new ones. I'd like to think I'm somewhat of a minimalist. I'm always buying black and white or gray shirts. You can dress them up by adding a statement necklace or blazer for a more classic look. I remember a friend telling me once that I'm always buying the same button down blouse. She looks at me saying, "Don't you already have that shirt?" I respond, "Well not this one in particular, but yeah it does look similar." I can't help it! But these are my go to items: v-neck tees, button down shirts and ripped jeans. My dad always says, "Why do you always wear jeans with holes in them?" Haha he doesn't get my style. What are your go to wardrobe items?  Check out more style options for white tees here.

Photo via pinterest

Corporate Leather

My birthday fell on a Tuesday and I wanted to wear something fabulous to work and still be work appropriate. The office dress code is very casual so I normally wear jeans. But on my birthday I decided to rock a leather skirt! I wasn't sure if it's appropriate to wear leather to the office but I went with it. I later came across this article which confirmed that it's ok to wear leather to the office. My look below is a little edgy for most offices, but my office has a very laid back culture. So if I was in a more conservative office setting I would have paired it with a different top and different shoes. You also have to consider the colors and texture so you don't look cheap. LOL I think I made a great investment by getting a leather pencil skirt because I can create many different looks this fall.  It can be paired with pretty much anything so it's a classic statement piece. Also I can easily come from the office straight to happy hour. :)

Waiting for the metro after Tuesday night's birthday festivities

via ElleUK

via ElleUK

Closet Shopping

You don't always have to go out shopping for new outfit, you can come up with a totally new outfit with different pieces that are already in your closet, and voila! You've created the perfect outfit for a night on the town!

Me and my LS Ashley before heading out to celebrate her birthday!