A Sweeter Season: Spring Vol. 1 Lookbook

Let's embrace spring's joyous gifts, the glorious days it brings, and the overall sweeter season it gives. We hope you let the dewdrops refresh your heart, and let the friendship between nature, fashion, and self come alive. ♥

xo,
Ruche

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If you've fallen in love with any of these looks, shop the outfits here.

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Style File: Maxi Dress

Can an average height beauty wear a maxi dress? Of course. Can a maxi dress be a transitional wardrobe essential? Definitely. Check out how the fabulous fashion blogger, Julie (5' 5" tall!), styled our "jade tree belted maxi dress" for winter:







When spring blooms, we love this dress with a brighter lipstick, sandals and layers of lighter colors:



Our paisley petal garden maxi dress, lisa mae navy floral maxi dress, and blushing and blooming paisley maxi dress will be perfect for spring too! Creative fashionistas, how would you style a maxi dress from winter to spring?

xo,
Ruche

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Outfits in Bloom

Spring is right around the corner, and many of us are already dreaming of daffodils and colorful styles. With a bit of winter chill in the air, we were inspired to mix some of our winter and spring items into new outfits. For those of you anxiously awaiting sunlit days and flowers, take a look at our Outfits in Bloom. We hope you can create new outfits like these by adding a few new items and reinventing your existing wardrobe. ♥

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Style File: Restricted "Poodle" oxford shoes

Have you ever heard of Keiko Lynn? This girl definitely knows how to create modern looks with a vintage touch. We absolutely adore how she styled our gray Restricted oxfords (we have these shoes in blue too):



Want her look? Laura, one of our Ruche girls, recommends:

sugar sweet cashmere top in ivory
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i need a little pink me up bow blouse
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prep school pretty khaki shorts
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flower queen knee high socks
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Restricted "Poodle" oxford in grey
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How would you style oxford shoes? We'd love to know!

xo,
Ruche

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Style Resolutions - Outfit Inspirations for the New Year

It's the new year. It's the updated you.

Appreciate and play with colors. Relax and gain independence with feminine flair. Be creative and bold with mixed patterns. Wear a neutral palette with style and romance. Get organized and add sophistication with tailor-made pieces.

Here are our style resolutions for the new year and the updated you. Conquer your goals, and conquer them with style. ♥



View the lookbook to see all 16 outfits! Shop the outfits here! Enjoy!

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DIY Wonderland Decorations

Hi, ladies! Did you notice the backgrounds in our winter lookbook? Here's how we created our wonderland atmosphere, with the collaboration of Summer from Grey Likes Weddings and art direction/photography by Stephanie Williams. We hope you can use these ideas or find inspiration for your wedding or birthday photo booths, engagement photo shoots, holiday cards, party decor, or whatever else your creative heart desires.

Yarn Balls




1. Blow up balloons to different sizes, and try to mold them into spheres as you blow them up. We used regular party balloons that you can find at the store, but you can search online for larger balloons as well. Tie the balloons instead of knotting them.

2. Mix Elmers Glue (the basic white glue) with water in a bowl. We recommend adding a little bit of water at a time so prevent the mixture from becoming too thin. The end result should be similar to the consistency of paint.

3. This next step is just like paper mache. Pick out any yarn of your choice and dip the yarn into the glue mixture. Wrap the yarn around the balloons until you've reached your desired look.

4. Hang the wrapped balloons from the knot to dry. It may take a day or two for them to dry completely. Once dry, the balloons will fill stiff.

5. Try to separate the balloon from the yarn by pushing the balloon. Slowly let the air out of the balloons by untying the tie (rather than popping them) and continue to gently separate the yarn from the balloon's surface.

Tah-dah! You now have amazing and unique decorations.

Mixed Media Streamers





For this background we hung parchment paper and rolled it down to the floor. In front of it, we hung tulle, cotton fabric, coffee filters, and confetti streamers.

1. Cut the tulle into strips varying thickness. Hang the strips as they are or tie random knots to add interest. To add volume, string fishing line through the tulle, tie a knot, scrunch up the fabric, and tie another knot to keep the tulle puffy and in place.

2. Here's the easiest step! Cut any cotton fabric of your choice into strips. Mix it up with patterns and textured fabric.

3. String fishing line through the coffee filters and tie a knot in the line wherever you want filters to stop. Play around with the spacing for interest.

4. The confetti streamers can be found in any party supply section. You can twist, scrunch, or leave the streamers as they are. Let your creativity soar with this step.




And that's it! You've created your own wonderland atmosphere. We'd love to see photos if you end up trying out any of these tips!

Love,
Ruche

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For All You Late Birds...

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