Black Tie Optional

 

I've been very fortunate to get to work with a talented cluster of photographers on some of my blog posts and one of those photographers is Melissa Perez, from Simply Captivating. Introduced through a mutual friend, Melissa photographed my family for our first holiday session as South Floridians. She's sweet, smart, and has an eye for capturing those unforgettable moments. 

So it was a no-brainer for me to ask her to snap some head shots for my Freshly Squeezed Fashionista blog. What started off as a straight forward shoot, turned into a couple of hours of silliness, girl talk, and fashion fun! 

I am so excited to finally share this look with my fashionistas because nothing says "Let's have a good time" like a band of bow ties! And the Eva Franco Ora dress is nothing but fun. This sassy little number is one of my favorite dresses from Rent the Runway. I loved it so much, I wore it twice in one week! Yep, I double dipped. 

I've never been shy about my love for Rent the Runway. Never has such a brilliant idea come around that has taken the fashion industry and millions of women's checkbooks by storm. Gone are the days of splurging big bucks on a designer gown for a festive occasion. Times are tough and spending has been curbed. 

Rent the Runway will be your new best friend. Trust me, it's mine. I cannot tell you the last time I actually purchased a dress at a store that I would only wear once and then it would spend the rest of it's existence collecting dust on a plastic hanger in my closet. 

And the options are limitless! 

 I paired my bow tie dress with my signature hat and a pair of two- toned Marc Jacobs peep toe heels. And I love that they're the same hue as the cream and black dress. Another way to pair this dress is with a cool pair of motorcycle boots or with a boyfriend blazer, tights, and Mary Janes on a crisp fall day. The possibilities are endless! 

I couldnt' complete this look without the help of my glam squad. Thank you to Jessie from Makeup Artistry by Jessie for my fresh face and to my Mane Man, Emiliano (at the W Hotel) for my bouncy blowout and for always making me look oh so good! 

On Me: 

Dress- Eva Franco from Rent the Runway

Shoes- Marc Jacobs

Hat- Urban Outfitters 

In Style,

Kat 

Rent the Runway...over and over again.

I'm a big fan and supporter of Rent the Runway and have been since it first started. I was lucky enough to produce several fashion segments with them and through our working relationship, I fell in love with the concept. 

Never has such a brilliant idea come around that has taken the fashion industry and millions of women's checkbooks by storm. The brainchild of two NYU grads, Rent The Runway is the answer to looking luxe for less. Why didn't anyone think of this before?! 

Gone are the days of splurging big bucks on a designer gown for a festive occasion. Times are tough and spending has been curbed. But that doesnt mean style and the latest spring collection needs to be sacrificed.Rent the Runway will be your new best friend. Trust me, it's mine. I cannot tell you the last time I actually purchased a dress at a store that I would only wear only to later spend the rest of it's existence collecting dust on a plastic hanger in my closet.

With the click of a button, RTR allows you to get that Carlos Miele gown, or Dolce and Gabbana cocktail dress you've been eyeing for your best friend's wedding or an upcoming fashion week soiree, for a fraction of the wholesale price. And when I say fraction, I mean it. You can walk away with a dress for less than $75! No fine print. Best part is that after your 4 or 8 day rental, all you have to do is put the dress in a pre-paid padded envelope, drop off at the nearest blue mailbox and voila! You are set. 

Availability and selection is error proof thanks to a calendar that first allows you to enter your rental date. You can further narrow your search by selecting a specific size, color or event theme. And it doesnt stop with the dress. No ladies, there is more! You can also rent accessories like Dannijo earrings, Judith Leiber clutches, and Ted Rossi cuffs. Styling from head to toe! Fierce. 

Seems like every designer is on board for this saavy dress renting trend and why shouldn't they be?! The time is now for the frugal fashionista!

Which brings me to my featured look! I rented this stunning red and white Halston Heritage dress for a bridal cocktail party and it was the talk of the town. I love the way this dress flows and to accentuate my waist and break up the pattern, I added a black braided belt and turquoise jewelry (earrings and ring) to give it a burst of color. Red and Turquoise compliment each other beautifully. My hair deserves its own fan page. The superbly talented Emiliano from the Warren Tricomi salon in Manhattan and Miami Beach created this braided updo to go with my Grecian inspired look. I kept the shoes simple with gold gladiator flats. 

On Me:

Halston heritage maxi dress- Rent the Runway
Braided belt- Forever 21
Turquoise earrings and ring- Banana Republic
Gold Sandals- Enzo Angiolini 

In Style, 

Kat