the return.

I'm backkkkkkkk! Did you miss me?! ;) I missed all of you! I sure hope you enjoyed the guests posts from Christine and Deanna! They were so kind to step up to the plate and fill in for me while I was in New Orleans. I know I couldn't get enough of Christine's spot-on playlist or Deanna's perfect picks. For those who follow me on twitter {and if you don't, you should!}, you would know it was quite the trip home. The good news? We all made it back safely, despite some nasty weather in the Midwest. 

Before I left, I told you I rented a few dresses for our girls weekend in the Big Easy. I know you're probably sick of me talking about Rent the Runway, but it still continues to amaze me. The dresses arrived right on time Thursday--along with packing envelopes that I stuck in my suitcase so I could send them on their merry way on Sunday. The best part was that my suitcase was a little lighter on the way home, leaving more room for other goodies from New Orleans.  I haven't uploaded pictures yet, but the dresses I chose worked perfectly for some fabulous nights out with my ladies. {Expect some New Orleans updates in the very near future, by the way!} 

On top of my fun weekend in their dresses, I got an email from Rent the Runway today announcing the addition of a few new designers {who happen to be among my favorites!} to their line-up, including Lilly Pulitzer, Trina Turk, and Yumi Kim. Even better? The prices for a few of these dresses are only $40 for a 4-day rental! They even picked up Lauren Merkin, whose bags I've been coveting for ages. Here are a few of my new RTR favorites, some of which I'm sure you'll see pictures of me sporting this summer on wedding roadtrips...

{images are screenshots from the links below}

1) Trina Turk - Aztec Adventure Dress {4-day rental = $40}

2) Robert Rodriguez Black Label - Tropical Punch Dress {4-day rental = $50}

3) Nicole Miller - Crush on You Gown {4-day rental = $100}

4) Kenneth Jay Lane - Jade Drop Earrings {4-day rental = $25}

5) Kara Ross - Snow Queen Clutch {4-day rental = $95}

6) Thread Social - Right on the Dot Dress {4-day rental = $75}

7) ADAM - Red Ripple Effect Dress {4-day rental = $75}

8) AV Max - Blue and Gold Bangle {4-day rental = $10}

9) Lauren Merkin - Ocean Pearl Clutch {4-day rental = $25}

10) Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent - French Trellis Dress {4-day rental = $50}

11) Yumi Kim - Girl Next Door Dress {4-day rental = $40}

12) Lee Angel - Etienne Necklace {4-day rental = $25}

{I'm also loving that Rent the Runway is offering more in the way of handbags and accessories. Though dresses can really only be worn once, bags and jewels can be used multiple times over the course of a weekend! Hello fabulous!}

Do you have any favorites from the new Rent the Runway additions?

Can't wait to get caught up on what's been going on with my lovely readers--your comments never cease to make my day! Happy almost Wednesday! {Hard to believe, but Friday's Fancies will be here before we know it! Yay!} More soon! xoxo {av}