Mrs. Reagan stunned at a presidential dinner in 1988 wearing a lace dress. The scalloped neckline and fine lace details are simply perfect. Evidently red was one of her favorite colors and she sure wore it well! I admire how she styled the dress with chunky gold jewelry, as I am a firm believer in the phrase, “less is more.” Fast forward to 2016 lace is everywhere, but today’s take on this classic material is a sheer and lace combo. The Paradise Luxe Ivory Lace Maxi Dress and the Date Night Lace Dress are great examples of this trend.

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In the late 1960’s former First Lady, Nancy Reagan, was photographed in a sweet navy and white collared dress. Although pictured while seated, I have a feeling this little number was the ever popular trapeze silhouette! I love the preppy print and the cap sleeves. Today, retro fashions are hotter than ever, and I am just one of many to swoon over them. Clothing designers like Jules Reid and Gretchen Scott have capitalized on these preppy prints with styles such as the Everywhere Jersey Dress and The Dean Peace maxi dress.

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The fabulous Mr. and Mrs. Reagan, pictured below, while on the “campaign trail” again looking polished and chic in a pink gingham dress suit. I adore the white purse and dainty strand of pearls. In this day and age we refer to such styles as matching separates or two-piece sets, and they are taking over the shelves at all of our favorite retailers. One of which is this darling check cropped top and skirt set. If you want to replicate this look with a little 2016 flavor, purchase this and thank me later.

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This Stretch Knit Trapeze Dress from Forever 21 is only $14.90! Available in black, gray and rust, I went for the rust in spirit of fall. I find this hue rather versatile as it pairs nicely with brown or black accents. For this occasion I mixed in a little bit of both, toting around a cognac fringe backpack and rocking multicolored open toe booties. I adorned myself with jewelry to give the look some character. Specifically a cobalt blue necklace and a dainty knuckle ring that I received in this month’s Rocksbox. Again, one of the easiest ways to create pop is to work with complimentary colors (e.g. orange and blue).

If you’re on the fence about adding a backpack to your collection of handbags, keep this in mind. This backpack is suitable for a variety of activities and you’re guaranteed a ton of compliments. In the past week or so, I’ve used it: to carry my belongings while biking over the Golden Gate Bridge, as a grocery bag, and of course as a good ol’ purse. Where were fringe backpacks when I was in school and desperately needed one for my books?!

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