I will never say no to a fun print.
I paired this great top from LeTote with my navy blue slacks and a mustard bag for work.
I also added this Adia Kibur Donatella Bracelet for an extra bit of bling.
What are your favorite prints?
Until next time!
Love,
The Rentanista
Every one that knows me knows how much I love America. I’m basically walking, talking propaganda for The USA. Is it red, white and/or blue? Yes? Then I want it.
So you can imagine how tickled I was to find this scarf on LeTote.
I really liked taking this boring button down/cardigan combo and making it me (aka Patriotic).
Until next time.
Love,
The Rentanista
I was super excited when I ordered this top from Rent the Runway, because I thought it would be perfect for work.
I got a little wild and wore black pants and a blue blazer. High school LG would be pretty upset with me. Grown up LG loves how the shirt ties it all together.
Later that day I went to an improv show to see my husband perform. He’s basically the funniest man on Earth.
I loved the look of the semi-dressy top with distressed jeans and sandals.
Anything with a dual purpose is good in my book! Like chopsticks: perfect skewers for hot dogs if you’re avoiding carbs. The more you know.
Until next time ❤️❤️❤️
Love,
The Rentanista
We’ve all realized how obsessed I am with jumpsuits. It’s an addiction. I love looking put together, but I also hate having to pick out an outfit. I just feel like there’s so much that can go wrong. Half the time I’m living proof of what can go wrong.
My fabulous, super-cultured husband got us tickets to the Kennedy Center, and I thought, “What a perfect excuse to wear this jumpsuit for the third day in a row!” Don’t worry, the night before was styled much differently with heavier make-up and a red wig. Yes. If you hadn’t already realized, I’m that girl. (If you just asked yourself, “do you mean the girl who wears the same outfit three days in a row, or the girl who wears a wig to a bar?” then you’re starting to understand me.)
I completed my look with this amazing Lulu Frost necklace from Rent the Runway and earrings and a bracelet from LeTote. I loved this outfit. A girl stopped me on the street and said, “If anyone tells you you don’t look good today, tell them they’re lying.” Mission accomplished.
Love,
The Rentanista
A month ago (whoops!) I told y’all I would be diving into the Capsule Wardrobe lifestyle. The first step was clearing out my wardrobe as it stood.
I have cut way back in the last couple months. And don’t let me fool you–I was not perfect about my list. For example, instead of having a white button down shirt, I kept every plain button down shirt. Same with plain black pants, and a few sweaters. However, I reminded myself that this was about clearing up brain space, not about cleaning out my closet. It makes sense to have multiples, because it cuts down on the number of times your husband has to do laundry.
That line was just me, yet again, bragging that my husband does the laundry.
These are my favorite black pants. You’ve seen them a million times. I had this fabulous white jacket from Rent the Runway to mix it up a bit. And I love how the jacket is the featured piece. More so,I love how I look so Miami Vice.
Also, if you want more timely updates, follow me on instagram @rentanista. If Kim Kardashian didn’t exist, I’d be the selfie queen. Luckily, she does and I’m just an apprentice from afar.
Until next time (which will def be in less than a month)…
Love,
The Rentanista
Now that the weather is turning, I’m trying to force myself to look human Monday-Friday (winter gave me a great excuse to dress comfortably). This round of items from LeTote is not necessarily bright and colorful, but very work appropriate.
I wore this top to work today and a coworker said, “What are dressed like you’re going to work for?” And that, my friends, is what we call a reality check.
Unfortunately, my arms are not “spring/summer ready” so I will have to pair this with a cardigan or a blazer.
I love this sweater. Someone call me in a week to make sure I did not purchase this sweater. I wore it under my trusty leather jacket, and I loved my look. The bestie told me to stop asking people if I looked cool (because it made me less cool), but I felt cool and I wanted other people to tell me. But really. I looked cool.
I feel like I have the corresponding bracelet for this…but I think I spent too much time as a school kid coordinating my jewelry that now I just cannot wear sets. It’s weird, I know.
Check back with me later this week to find out why I need LeTote! (hint: I will be calling out some of my craziest outfits from life)
Love,
The Rentanista
Last week I had three pieces from LeTote that I was pretty obsessed with. The first is this cardigan.
I wore it with leggings (always) and a plain shirt. I topped it off with a chunky scarf and boots. It was the perfect look for running errands–allegedly casual, but actually thought through.
I was also pretty obsessed with this jumpsuit (cause jumpsuits!). I paired the jumpsuit with a black cardigan and a leopard print belt. I finished this easy-chic look with black flats and a gold watch. Four pieces, and I had a great look for work that was still fun and trendy. Then there was this sweater. I’m kind of obsessed with the Divergent trilogy (cause I’m 13) and the birds make me think of Tris’ tattoos.
I’m so excited for the warmer weather! I’m coming out of hibernation soon! Happy renting! Love, The Rentanista
Rent the Runway has added dresses to its unlimited package!!!!!!!!! Granted, the unlimited package now costs $100/month, but $100/month is less than you’d pay for one of their great dresses if you purchased retail (over a year period). I am beside myself with excitement. I found this out on Wednesday. I had a dress to wear by Saturday for a party.
Also, Le Tote is letting you swap out pieces to get items. This is HUGE! I’m so excited they’ve enacted this policy, and now that both services are offering you the ability to choose before they send it really feels like you’re shopping. I cannot explain how much more fun being a rentanista now!
Also, I am finally getting my act together with taking pictures of my clothes. And with the weather warming up, it’ll be a lot easier to get pics (since I won’t always be in heavy coats). Super stoked!
Without further ado, this week’s fabulous pieces!
From LeTote:
From Rent the Runway:
The dress I already wore to a party, so I’ll show that off soon. There’s also a purse I haven’t sent back to Rent the Runway (this Elizabeth and James number from this post). I am so excited to rotate the Rent the Runway dresses on a weekly basis. Let’s all just band together to make sure I’m not in a ball gown every weekend (just kidding–let’s not interfere with nature).
Until next time!
Love,
The Rentanista
It’s been a long winter. I am spending way more time thinking about what to wear than actually wearing any of it. It’s just too cold. I walk out of the house in leggings and a down overcoat, because I am hibernating. That’s how I’m referring to my new hermit status: hibernation.
While I hibernate I search the internet for things to wear in a month. I don’t watch a ton of TV, but when I do watch I watch for the clothes. I’m loving the looks on The Mindy Project. Her outfits are perfect for the young working woman–young, fun, and fairly professional.
Without further ado, here are three outfits of Mindy’s that I LOVE and some corresponding pieces from LeTote.
Mindy Project + LeTote
I have just started truly dressing down. And I don’t mean sweatpants and a baseball cap. I have just really started grasping the idea of being comfortable, but still looking polished. I love this easy-going and flattering look of Mindy’s.
We all know how obsessed I am with this jacket.
Geometric patterns are incredible. There is nothing like a geometric pattern to preppy up any outfit.
I am really, really hoping LeTote sends me this one soon. I am so in love with this coat.
Pair the coat with these fabulous earrings for the full-prep effect.
I am so for the sassy jumpsuit. EVERYONE: GET A SASSY JUMPSUIT.
I haven’t tried this one, yet, but I have been running around in another one of their jumpsuits.
And to get the Grecian Goddess effect
I love that Mindy has a pretty definitive style, but she can be casual, preppy, and sexy. She is the perfect style icon for those looking for a cohesive look.
Who are your style inspirations? I want to hear them!
Love,
The Rentanista
BRRRRR!!!
It’s a Snow Day here in the District (as well as most of the Eastern Seaboard). And so we’re all inside, locked to our computer screens and dreaming about the awesome outfits we could wear if only we didn’t have to walk outside looking like marshmallows. Maybe that’s just me…
When LeTote sends the e-mail letting me know my box is shipping, I immediately sign on to see what I’m going to get. I think I audibly screamed this time. I LOVE rompers/jumpsuits/(onesies), and there was one on its way to me. And wait til you see my Rent the Runway choices–both packages will be delivered today. This is the best Snow Day ever!
From LeTote:
I have had my eye on this sparrow sweater since I signed up. It reminds me of Divergent, and since I’m basically a 16-year-old girl that means something to me.
On LeTote they have this jumpsuit styled with a button up shirt underneath. I am weirdly excited to try it.
From Rent the Runway:
I am really hoping I can pair the Oscar de la Renta collar, the jumpsuit, and the Elizabeth & James shopper together. Just looking at the three pieces makes me want to go get dressed (not enough to actually do it right now, but you know…I thought about just trying it all on…).
Stay warm!!!
Love,
The Rentanista
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