One of my very good friends has opened me up to the word of rockabilly. Have you heard of this style? Well, I think I am explaining it correctly. In a nutshell it is mix of retro 50’s inspired looks meets bluegrass with a bit of edge. I am obsessed with gals that rock that pin-up girl vibe with high waisted pants, polka dots, and bold colored rimmed glasses!
So inspired by this style that I got my hands on this 50’s retro vibing wrap dress from ELOQUII! This dress is giving you that unique touch, but with a classic silhouette. Also, I love how the tie straps are adjustable so that you are comfortable in the bust area. Rocking this look for a casual date night, brunch, or even for a rehearsal dinner is perfect for those warm temps on these first days officially of summer.
Now what if I told you I could create three different looks on one dress without adding any accessories. Yes, feel free to take a second to ponder, maybe go make a sandwich, feed the dog, then come back and give it a shot on how you think I did this. Well, I cannot take the credit on this one, it is the amazing designers at ELOQUII!
This little number may look familiar because I wore it earlier this month. I attended the Fashion for Lost Dog & Rescue Foundation hosted by one of my favorite DC bloggers & major girl boss, Dani of Blonde in the District, at the ELOQUII Pop-up Shop in Pentagon Fashion Center. Also, in this dress I did a solid Boomerang with a a little twirl of the dress and a shoulder shake. Usually what my Boomerang attempts consist of are awkward faces and having to re-do them at least 3 times, almost comparable to attempting to do those group jumping shots. On the flip side these make for enjoyable messages to later share with friends on these #boomshakalakafails as I like to call them.
So just like that with the tie detail around the neck, tie in the front, or just tucked right in you have 3 ways to wear this amazing dress! What I also love is that you can style to wear the neckline up on your shoulders or off to give a bit of a flirty & fun vibe.
The elastic in this dress around the neckline is on point by the way. Anyone else get freaked out when the off the shoulder dress neckline pops up out of nowhere on you and you are all ready to go into karate kung fu fighting because you think someone touched you? Only me? Ok…grrrrrreat. Well, no worries on this dress since the neckline stays right where it should. Even if you do decided to bust out those killer dance. Go ahead, raise the roof, bring that dance move back in this dress!
Sometimes the tricky thing about these flowy spring dresses is that they are not lined and can be a bit see through, but you are in luck. No need for a slip on this baby since it is lined as well!
Now if you live in the DC Metro get yourself to the ELOQUII Pop-up Shop this month…they now have bathing suits! Yes, bathing suits, woo hoo!
I’m sure at some point when you insert the red dress cha-cha lady emoji to a text message you think “Oh girl, that red dress is fabulous! I wonder where she got that from?” Well, if red cha-cha lady emoji was shopping in real life I am sure she would have snagged it from ELOQUII. When I slipped this vibrant red belle sleeve shift dress on I felt like doing a bit of a cha-cha dance myself!
Photo Cred: Pedro Blanco
So this week is very exciting because I will be attending the launch party for the first ever ELOQUII pop-up shop in Washington, DC! As a fashion blogger and small business owner for closet clean outs/styling consultations, Take 2 Styling, it really excites me that DC was selected as the first location. I truly feel like DC has such an up and coming fashion scene and there are so many talented men and women in the fashion community here making it happen!
Photo Cred: Pedro Blanco
Also, for being a woman who has a majority of her life worn above a size 12 it is so refreshing to see a brand that creates clothing that can be seen on any size woman whether it is a crop top, skinny jean, or a form fitted dress. It is about what is in trend and at an affordable price! Usually I have never been able to shop online because either brands do not go above a size 12 or Large. Those restrictions can make you feel like you can’t get in on the latest trends, which can really be a hit to your confidence. When I visit the ELOQUII website I can shop on their confidently and comfortably since there is such a variety of sizes and styles to help you build a professional wardrobe or for the next cocktail party you need to attend!
If you are diving into ELOQUII for the first time I will say my favorite go to pieces have been their dress selection. The quality, fit, and style have always been on point and are typically under $50, #winning! Check out their feature in the Washingtonian about the pop-up shop and a little history about how ELOQUII became the brand it has become today. You can also just check out their latest press release below and their new line “Dreamweaver” collection…oh yes…it is dreamy!
ELOQUII TO OPEN FIRST–EVER BRICK-AND-MORTAR POP-UP STORE IN WASHINGTON D.C.
WHAT:ELOQUII, the trend-driven online women’s fashion retailer for sizes 14-28, is taking its inclusive shopping experience offline, launching its first-ever concept store in early March in Washington, D.C. The three-month pop-up at Fashion Centre Pentagon City in Arlington, Va. will be the first brick-and-mortar location showcasing ELOQUII’s fashion-first shopping experience.
The ELOQUII pop-up is a 2,600-square foot space inspired by customer feedback. The stylish assortment of product will be determined by fan-favorite styles featured on the website, including day-to-night dresses, outerwear, separates and accessories, as well as a Pant Bar featuring ELOQUII’s best-selling “perfect fitting” ‘Kady’ pant in a variety of colors and prints. The store will also host the brand’s exclusive collaborations and new product launches. To maintain the digital experience with ELOQUII beyond the store, iPad stations will allow customers to explore the website and view community members wearing ELOQUII on screens tied to the company’s user-generated content #XOQ hashtag program. Customers will also be invited to share their looks from the dressing room.
Follow @ELOQUII on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for additional details on store opening events and promotions, as well as the opportunity to work at ELOQUII’s first store in the Washington D.C. area.
WHERE:
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Level 2 1100 S Hayes Street Arlington, VA 22202
Store Hours: Monday through Sunday, 10:00am to 9:30 pm
WHO: ELOQUII is the pioneering e-commerce destination for contemporary fast fashion in sizes 14-28, offering exceptional style at a wide range of accessible price points. The brand also offers customers access to unique content through its Style & Substance blog and curated catalogue, and has created an online community through its #XOQ hashtag, which allows customers to tag themselves to the company’s site. For more information, please visit www.ELOQUII.com.
PRESS CONTACT: For all media inquiries, including interview requests, high-resolution images and additional information, please contact Sarah Citrenbaum of MoKi Media: sarah.citrenbaum@mokimedia.com or 202.735.5224.
Photo’s from ELOQUII’s Dreamweaver and Bright Side Collections attached for your editorial consideration. Photo credit: ELOQUII
So these warm temperatures out here on the east coast has made me feel like the groundhog was totally playing us! Six more weeks of winter…psych (kind of). The minute you bust out your sandals for the day the temp drops 30 degrees and then that I imagine that groundhog pointing and laughing with his evil groundhog laugh about how cold I am. Darn you adorable groundhog!
Well, besides my random rant about rodents I wanted to share how to style some of your spring pieces that you have already busted out of storage that you want to wear now, but the temps may not allow for them yet. The best way to make pieces transitional is all about layering! I have been totally down with the trend of wearing tank tops over basic white tees, kind of bringing that whole Deliah’s vibe back. Please tell me you remember Deliah’s, I lived for that magazine every time it came into the mail each month!
So for this trend I took a knit crop top from Current Boutique that I snagged for under $20 and paired it with a sheer bell sleeved red top from Nordstrom Rack underneath. Making sure you are balancing out this look with contrasting materials gives trying this trend an effortless feel!
How do you wear your spring pieces for winter temps?!
