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
Earlier this week I showed off my favorite fabulous metallic sweatshirt all dressed up for brunch.
Today, I’m dressing it down.
I love how the this bag adds a pop of color, and dresses up the outfit for a sneaky fabulous look for my weekly coffee date with Big Sug.
Saturdays are meant for comfort. They are coincidentally the best day ever.
Wishing it were Saturday!
Love,
The Rentanista
If I’m going to be up and dressed for an 11am brunch, you can bet I’m going to load up on the sparkle.
This look is actually comprised mostly of pieces I already own. This metallic J Crew sweatshirt was a gift from one of my favorite people ever.
I finished the look with a gorgeous necklace from Rent the Runway.
Comfy, classic, and full of sparkly. Basically two of the three ways I want to be remembered. 💎💎💎
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
I have seriously been considering the idea of a capsule wardrobe for weeks. I’ve already pared down my wardrobe quite a bit and found the pieces that were easiest to use with my rentals. However, I’m taking it a step further.
I started where most great projects start: the Internet. I found a blog that broke it down nicely. Then another. Then another.
Then I took it to Pinterest and found the style boards that I felt best represented my style.
Then I made my own list. Not only is it mostly items I already own, but it exposes the holes currently in my wardrobe.
And then…
Well, the prep is done. The first step is purging the clean clothes in my wardrobe that didn’t make the list. Then, after Big Sug does laundry (yes, my husband does all of the laundry), I will purge the rest. A few items will inevitably make it into storage, just in case.
I also don’t plan on getting rid of my cocktail dresses, swimsuits, shoes, or accessories. While that keeps me well over the 37 or 25 or whatever number you choose, they are items that are inevitably rarely worn, so it will take longer to realize what I need and don’t need. Also, I will keep my two drawers of work-out clothes/relaxing clothes (’cause you should always change right after work!).
Stay tuned. I’ll let you know just how much I cried. I love my clothes, but I’m so on board with freeing up my mind space. Plus, this is a great way to use my rentals wisely. I’m nervous and excited! Can you tell?
Love,
The Rentanista
Oh my goodness! What a busy month it’s been–weddings, showers, parties, galas–I mean, I really thought getting married last year had killed my social life, but now I realize it was just this seemingly endless winter.
The first look I’m going to show off is this gorgeous Badgley Mischka off the shoulder gown from Rent the Runway. I wore it to Taste of the South (an annual charity gala). The BFF is also in Badgley Mischka from Rent the Runway. 
Note: the hat and clown noses were, unfortunately, just props for this photobooth and not part of our outfits.
Next up is, of course, a romper!!! I wore this to a birthday party. Most of you already know I’m a hapa-hapa (half-a-hapa, or 1/4 Japanese if you have to google “hapa” or hate fractions). Sometimes it’s a little more prevelant, like with this outfit, or my YouTube searches for “funny Japanese game show.”
I loved this romper and necklace from Rent the Runway. I paired the romper with tights, sky high pumps, and a leather jacket to offset the delicate sheer panels. Oh, and that hella high bun is everything.
Last up for today’s show and tell is, obviously, another romper. This is more of a jumpsuit, and was certainly meant to hit mid-calf. But I’m 5’3″ and it’s a big no-no to take your rentals in for altering. Also, I was out of fashion tape.
The cut-out made it a little edgier, which was super offset by the little tulips. This one is also from Rent the Runway (as is the bag). I wore this cutesie little number to a bridal shower where I only mentioned that I write a blog once. For everyone reading this, I know you’re in shock.
I’m just so excited for all of the upcoming events this year and all of the excellent excuses to overdress 😎😎😎.
Until…sooner rather than later???
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
I have a Mindy addiction. She’s basically the icon of ladies like me: young, works full-time in a male-dominated industry, not model-thin, and certainly not ready for pantsuits. I love that she takes elements of things that are fun (studded everything!), and things that are feminine to create an eclectic look. But, like, good eclectic. Not me in middle school eclectic.
All looks today are from Rent the Runway, where you can get basically everything they have for about $100/month.
For our first look Mindy takes a conflicting patterns and fancies them up with fabulous earrings and a fun purse.
This jacket has that mixed-pattern look, but is a little safer than a whole dress of it. It’s so fun. And weirdly makes me want to wear a newsboy hat (don’t worry, I don’t own any newsboy hats).
I covet this purse so hard. I don’t know what it is about Loeffler Randall, but I cannot get enough!
Next up: Mindy’s black and blue jacket.
This is fab for 2 reasons. 1. I was always the girl who yelled, “NEVER NAVY AND BLACK!” and now I’m so excited about navy and black together. 2. I’m hoping this is my last post where jackets are necessary. Hi Summer, it’s me and I miss you.
And then we have my favorite. I think you’ve all figured out my undying love for leather jackets. It’s undying.
I love the mix of anything rock ‘n’ roll with something feminine.
And I also love quilted everything. Maybe not quilted pants…but then again, I could be pleasantly surprised.
I hope you’re as inspired as me!
Love,
The Rentanista
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