Spring Swap & Shop

My neglect for you my dear readers will be over soon...I promise!

This post will be short but well worth your time if you love fashion and saving money as much as I do.

For the last few weeks I've been juggling the end of the semester, work, and preparing for an event I'm participating in on Saturday. Since you haven't seen my face in any posts lately you might was well come by the Dewdrop Spring Swap and Shop. Its going down on Saturday, April 21st from 12-3pm. Come on out to the Hilton in Arlington, VA.

Drop off your items between 12:00 - 1:30. Tickets are only $10.00 if you bring at least 5 items to swap. Bring as many pieces as you want though because leftover items will be donated.

I haven't even gotten to the best part yet. Before and after the swap, a pop-up shop will be in the building featuring fabulous local brands including... (**drum roll**) ELAN RENEGADE VINTAGE!!! Come and check us out to add some accessories and other fab pieces to your new spring wardrobe.

Get your ticket HERE

Hope to see you at the swap! Don't forget to stop by and say "hey girl"

xoxo

Elan <3

Floral Temptress

This is by far one of my favorite looks. I love the spring and this is the epitome of the season. I decided to wear this on my mom's birthday when DC was experiencing some serious weather indecisiveness. I was feeling kind of SEXAY but thought I should keep my vivacious mood under wraps around my lovely parentals. Before my mom's birthday dinner we went to support my dad at his middle-age basketball league game. When we entered the gym my dad told me I needed to button up my blazer and "stop tempting folks out here." I proceeded to sulk into the corner of the bleachers and attempted to to cover my racy, lacy top. So this post is to my daddy who reprimanded me for being a "floral temptress".

Look Details

Lace Corset: Vintage

Navy Blazer: Thrifted

Floral Skirt: Vintage, Elan Renegade Vintage (get it on etsy here)

Teal Belt: Thrifted

Teal Shoulder Bag: Vintage

Blue Mary Jane Pumps: Vince Camuto

Emerald Ring: Gift from the boy

Gold Necklace: Vintage

Pearl & Gold Earrings: Forever 21

try your best not to "tempt folks out here" ya'll with your fabulous spring ensembles

xoxo

Elan <3

Working Girl Blues

Lately I've been working really hard. Between school, work, the etsy shop, and this blog, life has become overwhelming yet rewarding. I was super excited when I finally got a break. The boy and I went to the networking happy hour that I covered in my last post here and had a BLAST!!! We started the night at Zola in Chinatown where we chatted with DC's finest young professionals. After making a quick pit stop at Public Bar in Tenleytown on 18th we ended the night at Ozio right around the corner on M street. Since this was an after work trip I styled this awesome vintage dress with my new blue suede shoes. Check it out below. 

Hounds Tooth Dress: Vintage

Brown Patent Leather Belt: Thrifted

Patent Leather Clutch: H&M

Blue Suede Mary Jane Pumps: Vince Camuto (courtesy of the boy...he knows the way to my heart)

xoxo

Elan <3

Dialogue in the District

What do you get when you put a group of young DC professionals in the same room? A rather fabulous event of course. On Tuesday, the boy and I ventured out to Zola Restaurant in the heart of Chinatown to gab with other DC professionals during the March Edition of "Dialogue in the District". We met individuals from all professions who were stylish as usual. The lawyers, educators, and leaders in the room were rocking their fabulous work place looks. Check out some of the shots the boy (aka my amateur photographer) took during this awesome networking event.

This is what networking looks like

This wall decor featured real "top secret" issue briefs

Dialogue on DC...and don't forget to remain fashionably chic while your at it

xoxo

Elan <3

Minty Sunday Brunch

Almost a month ago I went to the Spicy Candy and One Medical cosponsored brunch. The complimentary food and drinks were fabulous and as usual I met a few new fashionable blogger friends. Since I spent most of my time scarfing down healthy omelets and chatting with the gorgeous gals in attendance I didn't snap any shots at the event. Instead, Nikki and I decided to do some outfit post shots near the venue. Since it was such a fabulous Sunday afternoon despite the enormous winds, I opted for this gorgeous vintage dress. I've been dying to wear this mint green, deep v-neck number with sheer flowy chiffon overlay.

 

The Look

Chiffon Dress: vintage, Elan Renegade Vintage (find it in the shop here)

Tweed Blazer: vintage

Multi-Strand Necklace: vintage

Teal Belt: vintage

Bucket Shoulder Bag: vintage

Knit Tights: H&M

Booties: Jeffrey Campbell Tapestry Litas

We made an impromptu stop at Meridian Hill park and snapped some photos there too...

Here's what my gorgeous gal pal and awesome photographer wore

unleash your girly style

xoxo

Elan <3

Vintage Jacket Obsession

Elan Renegade Vintage is seriously obsessed with vintage jackets. The current listings of blazers, jackets, and vests are must have spring/summer pieces. Complete your wardrobe for the upcoming seasons with some of these gorgeous styles.

Check out the etsy shop for details on each piece.

Get these awesome vintage looks NOW!!!

xoxo

Elan <3