Yacht Club

This last weekend, my husband and I took a quick trip north of the border, to say our final goodbyes to his family before we fly away. It was especially fun because it also doubled as our last weekend getaway for just us as a couple...you know...with no kids!

On Saturday night we hopped on a party yacht for a friend's 30th birthday. The 3 hour cruise took us all around English Bay, giving us just enough time to stuff our faces with some cake and bust out our best dance moves.

I'm going to deeply miss my brother and sister-in-law, but I can hardly wait for them to come visit us on the island!!

xo | dre

dress | Express

heels | Mascotte

[ Summer Evenings ]

Summer's winding down-- at least for me. Trying to enjoy being outside as much as possible before fall soirée season roars in. I think I'll take a day trip tomorrow-- hmm, where should I go.. 

xo | din 

dress | Angie

earrings | M Style Lab

HOPE cuff | BCBG 

sandals | Chinese Laundry

When In Doubt....Go Black!

It can be such a struggle to find the perfect outfit to wear! And though you've heard it before, black is a go-to color, and can be worn for almost any occasion. Want to mix it up? Try playing with the silhouette like I did with this lacey cut out dress, toss on some killer accessories, and you're good to go!

Lacey cut out dress | Material Girl
Shoes | Carlos by Carlos Santana
Necklace | Nordstrom
Ring | Nordstrom
Lip Gloss | Rimmel's Stay Glossy in Black Diva

XOXO Dré

[ Play Date ]

What better way to have a play date with the sun than a sun hat to offer shade and a summery dress? So grateful to have been out and about this past weekend because the forecast in the DMV is atrocious this week!

black sun hat | Nine West 

cut out dress with black buttons | Forever21

pearl cross ring | Forever21

mauve suede heels | Jessica Simpson

black woven leather bag w/ chain strap | Miztique

xo | din

location: Adams Morgan        

photography: Becca

[ Cut ] Out

There is a trend taking place right now that is on the "dicey" side. Dresses that have been cut, chopped up, and stamped out to perfection have been seen on the red carpet by countless celebrities.

Pictured below is a page from the April issue of Vogue showing stars such as Karlie Kloss, Emily Blunt, and Kerry Washington turning heads in their cut-out dresses by Michael Kors and Prada.

If you're dying to get this look for yourself, but you're not willing to murder your savings account to achieve couture (though I will be the last to judge you if you choose to do so!), do not shed one tear! Check out the look I got for WAY less at Ross! It's sexy and fun, and it's cut in all the right places!

Photo courtesy Vogue Magazine

XOXO Dré