How I Styled Rodarte for Xmas Eve

I didn't think I would, but I caved when I saw some of the Rodarte pieces. I was not that thrilled with the leaked images, and other than the slip dress (which had to be returned -- not made for women with "ladies") I thought I'd pass on all of it. But in store I found a few things I fell in love with, and more importantly fit and looked great. Here's a few pics of how I styled the mustard lace skirt with peach tulle overlay.

Since the collection is quite picked over, I was unable to get pieces that matched. But Target didn't let me down as I found a cardigan that matched perfectly and was on sale! What to wear as a top seemed problematic at first, then I tried my vintage Norma Kamali leopard top and voila! My fishnets matched the tulle on the skirt, and I finished off with leopard shoes (yea I'm a leopard ho.)

Trying to look glamourous helping to make our traditional Italian fish dinner on Xmas Eve.

Slightly better pic showing the outfit. (And trying desperately to pose as well as my daughter -- FAIL!) BTW, those paintings in the background as well as the sculpture on the coffee table, and the coffee table were all made by my great grandfather who was an artist. I was trying to get a pic of the amazing mirror he made, but alas that will be for another time. (BTW so obvs not my house, the pristine quality screams "mom"!)



I topped the outfit with my reversible vintage reversible wool cape. Its one of the warmest coats I own, double layers of wool. The other side is red.

No pics of the other pieces yet, but I'll try to get some later this week. I think I need the week to recover... one more birthday this week and we're done for the season!

I hope your holidays were great and Santa brought you goodies you adore!

Cheers!