http://www.ravingfashionista.com A Fashion Blog Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4632-country-sleek/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4632-country-sleek/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00:09 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4632 The first thing the bf asked when I paired this floral maxi with my riding boots was where the ho-down was.  The addition of a texture with a chunky sweater, metal bangles and  a necklace with some rugged qualities toned down the country vibe and added a touch of city sleek. {Old Navy sweater; Olsenboye [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4632-country-sleek/feed/ 0 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4623-remodeled/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4623-remodeled/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:00:34 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4623 With or without Raving Fashionista, I’ve always tried to avoid outfit duplication — ask some of my old co-workers, it’s a little neurotic.  I’m always trying to figuring out new ways to mix and match my wardrobe.  Tops, skirts and pants are easy, but dresses always prove to be a bit more challenging.  Little changes [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4623-remodeled/feed/ 3 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4615-doctors-orders/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4615-doctors-orders/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:00:39 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4615 Some variation of this outfit was my uniform all weekend.  It’s nothing very glamorous, but it was perfectly relaxed and practical for 3 days spent tackling a neglected pile of laundry, re-organizing my closet, and curling up with the bf to watch movies whenever he wasn’t sleeping off an unfortunate cold virus.  Sometimes a weekend [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4615-doctors-orders/feed/ 2 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4605-mood-changer/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4605-mood-changer/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:00:15 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4605 Yesterday was a grey and rainy day and the bf was under the weather and stuck in bed most of the day.  In an effort to brighten up the mood, I reached for a few accessories that would add the perfect pops of color.  Even if it was just to go to run a couple [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4605-mood-changer/feed/ 1 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4597-chunky-knit/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4597-chunky-knit/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:28 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4597 The bf owns this over-sized, chunky knit grey scarf that is just about the coziest thing to wrap up in when it’s cold.  It’s so warm and fluffy that I can’t help but steal it from time to time, trying to convince him, and myself, that it’s an appropriate and acceptable substitute for a jacket.  [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4597-chunky-knit/feed/ 2 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4589-lace-romance/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4589-lace-romance/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:00:11 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4589 Even though I start embracing the day early into the month, sending out hand signed valentine’s to my girlfriends, treating myself to a bright red box of assorted chocolates, and filling the house with heart shaped balloons, I look forward to keeping February 14th low-key.  This year the bf and I decided to avoid the [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4589-lace-romance/feed/ 5 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4581-be-mine/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4581-be-mine/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:00:50 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4581 Happy Valentine’s Day!  When it comes to this heart filled holiday, I just love all the love.   Whether you’re single, attached, or “it’s complicated,” I urge you to throw on a pretty dress, some bright red lipstick, and grab a family member, friend or significant other and spend today with someone you love. {H&M [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4581-be-mine/feed/ 8 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4574-sunday-respite/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4574-sunday-respite/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:21 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4574 Between New York City outings and surprise party festivities, making new friends and spending quality time with old ones, this weekend was a whirlwind.  By Sunday all I wanted to do was lay around in comfortable clothes and give my aching feet a rest, so the bf and I happily did just that, stepping out [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4574-sunday-respite/feed/ 3 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4565-chambray-way/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4565-chambray-way/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:56 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4565 I absolutely love the simplicity of a chambray top and skirt.  Somehow it always seems to be simultaneously feminine, casual, relaxed and snappy.  Even when paired with the most neutral bottom (a cream pleated midi), a couple stand-out accessories manage to accomplish all that and then some.  What’s your favorite way to wear chambray? {H&M [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4565-chambray-way/feed/ 3 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4559-ifbcon/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4559-ifbcon/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:35 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4559 The bf and I headed up to New York City yesterday to attend the Independent Fashion Blogger Conference.  While the content (and goodie bags) you’re able to take away from any blogger conference is great, what truly makes these events worthwhile are the opportunities they allow for connecting face-to-face with fellow bloggers and peers.  The [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4559-ifbcon/feed/ 4 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4550-baby-blues/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4550-baby-blues/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:42 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4550 I’ve got a few blazers already, but with the exception of this vintage one or the occasional sequined version, I tend to play it safe with neutrals.  Black, beige and white always seemed like the obvious versatile versions, allowing the highest cost per wear value.  When I first spotted this baby blue blazer though, I [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4550-baby-blues/feed/ 2 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4542-changeover/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4542-changeover/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:02 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4542 Jam packed weekends are made a little more manageable with an outfit that combines elements that make the transition from day to night a breeze. Black leggings with a bit of shine are laid back with a plaid tunic and long cardigan for day, but a sequin blazer and metallic heels makes the shift to [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4542-changeover/feed/ 1 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4535-game-day/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4535-game-day/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:39 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4535 Whether you cheered on the Patriots or the Giants, watched for the commercials or Madonna, or abstained from the big game yesterday all together, it’s hard to deny the popularity of a day dedicated to making eating, drinking and shouting at the television a group activity — outside of Thanksgiving.  As much as I wanted [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4535-game-day/feed/ 1 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4525-winter-beach/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4525-winter-beach/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:30 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4525 This week brought with it some car troubles, and I was forced to surrender my vehicle to the mechanic for tests and repairs.  Is it only me, or does anyone else get the itch to get out of the house the moment your left without transportation?  Since the bf had a meeting a bit a [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4525-winter-beach/feed/ 2 http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4516-love-is-in-the-air/ http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4516-love-is-in-the-air/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:03:30 +0000 ravingfashionista http://www.ravingfashionista.com/?p=4516 It’s February and the weathermen called for rain yesterday, but instead the sun was shining and it was nearly 70 degrees.  It was the kind of day that makes you feel giddy.  With reminders of love and Valentine’s Day at every turn, I couldn’t resist a special sale spotted in a store window for heart [...]]]> http://www.ravingfashionista.com/posts/4516-love-is-in-the-air/feed/ 4