red dress

The holidays are here and I am here for it. I love to see all of the decorations and lights all around Miami. I am sure most of you do too that’s why the malls are already so crowded. LOL! What’s not to love about Christmas in Miami? Okay it will be a lot warmer than everywhere else but hey we can wear sandals and strapless dresses all year round.

With the holiday hustle comes all of the parties, fundraisers and dinners out with friends. How many holiday parties do you have lined up? If you are looking for something to wear and tired of over spending, Rent the Runway might be the best kept secret for fashionistas. A few years ago a friend told me about RTR and I was like hmmm I don’t want to share clothes with anyone. I like to shop and look at it hanging up in my closet. But last month when I realized that I had 3 events back to back and nothing to wear, I thought that I would give it a try.

It was super easy to sign up. They have a few different rental options too. You can do a one time rental. This is perfect for weddings or formal affairs that you don’t want to buy a dress for. RTR update is when you just want a few pieces to play around with during the month. My favorite, RTR unlimited is a revolving closet that you can swap out as much as you want through out the month. Your first month is only $99. What isn’t so easy is picking out only four items with so much inventory to choose from. I must share that in my first order I got my sizes all wrong so I highly recommend that you read the comments about sizing options.

So if you are looking for a holiday wardrobe and don’t want to break the bank, give Rent the Runway a try. Not only do they have designer apparel, they also have nice handbags, accessories and outerwear. I am at the end of my first month and let me tell you it is addictive! I already wanted to buy all 4 pieces but I promised to be strong as I ran back to the UPS store to ship off my order! Happy Shopping or should I say renting! Click here for a special discount!

XO,

Sharonda

This is my favorite time of the year. The weather is slowly changing. I repeat slowly changing. The time change sucks but after a few days you get use to it. Starbucks rolls out their holiday menu and Santa’s Enchanted Forest reopens so you know Christmas is almost here. My calendar does get a little hectic these last two months of the year. Between the kid’s sports activities, school functions and play dates, don’t forget the play dates, some days are definitely longer than others. Then there’s all of the fun holiday parties, fundraisers, and networking events. Yes, it can get a little cray cray but I love it. And yes, I get overwhelmed sometimes but I have learned that if it is not aligned with my soul to just say no.

When all of the invitations start coming in, the first question that usually pops up is what am I going to wear? I usually head to Zara. They never disappoint. Sometimes the lines can be super long but I have learned that if you go before the lunch rush, it’s not that bad. I also have noticed that the prices seem to be going up. It still isn’t as bad as some stores but be prepared. Most of the time I am in a hurry so I just buy a few different outfits and pray that at least one of them works out. (They always work out #shopaholic)

On Thursday, FemCity Miami celebrated the launch of the Fall Collective Edition at Kendra Scott in Brickell City Centre. I was feeling very festive and bold so I bought a bright red dress. Everyone loved my dress so I thought that I would share the details. You won’t believe that it was under $30. So, if you are looking for a cute affordable outfit for an upcoming event check I highly recommend Zara! Happy Shopping!

XO,

Sharonda

P.S.

Those wheatgrass shots are helping! #fitmom

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