Happy Monday friends!! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! I am so thankful to say that ours was spent mostly at home with family. I love when we get to all be together on the weekends. It is rare because two weekends out of the month, either Ben or myself is working (Healthcare for ya)! I had a fun shoot Saturday morning for my Women Empowering Women Series. Ben built the base for our new King sized bed that also got delivered. We celebrated a dear friends baby and her 1st birthday. On Sunday we laid around the house until church in the evening. It was a special Sunday evening for me, because I got to have Ben on the guitar! Love when we get to lead worship together! Back to work today, with a full and grateful heart!
On to this FAB dress from Shabby Apple called “The Lioness”. I tend to be drawn to pieces that are unique and cause me to stand out. Making a statement is so much in my nature, I must do it in my clothing! I love that this dress is color blocked/two toned, has pockets and is unusually long. It can easily be worn to brunch, a wedding or a fun outing with a pair of heels!!
Praying you all have a fab start, in between and finish to your week!! Thank you for dropping by the blog this am!!
Much love,
Ruthie xo
Accessories:
All photos by Sarah Schweyer photography
Comments ( 58 )
Dede Raad
Ah I’m so in love with that dress!
Love,
Dede Raad
http://www.dressupbuttercup.com
Anna English
I’m loving the simplicity of that dress, so versitile!
linda spiker
Very cute and looks perfect for hot summer days!
Shelby Skaggs
This look is so chic and I am loving those sunnies!
xoxo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
Life With Emily
cute black & white look!
Amy
This is beautiful and can we discuss how amazing your shoes are?
Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins
UrbanBlonde
Love this dress on you! Looking gorgeous!
xO – Steph
http://www.urbanblonde.com
sarah lindner
Loving that black and white look on you girl! I call it my panda style hehe… Those marble glasses are to die for!!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
Lawren Bagley
Love the black & white everything, such a pretty look!
Lawren
http://www.saltwaterandstilettos.com
Tailored and true
Ruthie I just love this black and white look! So so gorgeous! And your shoes and bag are perfect!!
http://www.tailoredandtrue.com
Lauren of An Explorer’s Heart
You look stunning (as always!) I love the simplicity of this look 🙂
Lauren
http://www.anexplorersheart.com
xoxobellablog
You look so stunning, I love a simple back and white look. So great for the end of the summer.
http://xoxobella.com
Lee Anne
Obsessed with this all black and white look! Those shoes are amazing!
xo
Lee Anne
http://lifebylee.com/
The Golden Girl Diary
Black & White is such a classy look! I love it and I love those sunnies!
xo, Amanda
oliviadipede
This is so beautifully put together yet minimalist with the black & white contrast. The shoes tie everything together flawlessly! Gorgeous outfit.
xo Olivia | http://oliviadipede.com
Sarah
You are stunning!
Aishwarya S
Black and white never ever fails!! You look stunning! And oh God, you have such pretty hair!!! 🙂
Laura B
That dress is such a stunner!
simplygailg
Ruthie, you look absolutely stunning!!! The dress is gorgeous and I love the heels, the clutch and the sunnies. This by far is one of my favorites of you. These photos are definitely next level! Love it! Xoxo
stopdropandvogue
I love this brand and the minimal-style dress. It looks perfect on you!
http://stopdropandvogue.com/fashion/trends-to-try-this-fall/
Elena McKoy
Love, love, love what’s classic & what u have put together when it comes to your individual style & creativity. Enjoying your blog as I’m reminded by your testimony to live and pursue your dreams!
To the mature aged women as I am, certainly we can glean together tips from a younger perspective and place ideas into what works for you.
Thanks Ruthie!
cindy
Love this entire outfit! Those sunnies are super cute too! It fits you perfectly!
xoxo
Cindy
http://www.foreignfreshfierce.com
Carolyna Bauer
Cutests heels ever! And they look super comfy as they are not too tall. And black and white goes with literally everything. XOXO, Carolyna
http://www.carolynabauer.com
Stesha
loving all this black & white going on!
xxS
monic
you look lovely!
M
SIMPLY SUTTER
Meghan
I’m obsessed over this look! And those shoes..omg amazing. Love it!
Meghan | BeyondBasicBlog.com
Logan Can
Your dress is beautiful and I LOVE your sunglasses! Too cute!
Brittani Friedman
Black and white outfits are my favorite! Love this one!
Xo,
Britt
http://www.bybrittanilauren.com
Kristin Leahy
Loving this all B&W look! xo
Meaghan
Oh my goodness, this is so fabulous!! I’m loving this whole outfit and the natural makeup look. And you’re in my two favorite colors!!
Meaghan xx
Paola Nicole Fuentes
Talk about perfect styling, and yes your dress is in fact FAB. Love the perfectly coordinated accessories too.
Happy Monday!
Xo,
Nicole
http://www.nicolesometimes.com
darlingdearestblog
Love how you can make such a statement in just black and white! What a classic dress- you’re so right, it would work for a ton of situations!
valerie hansen
Looking gorgeous as always and I love that dress…the shoes are fab as well, have a blessed week Ruthie!
VAlerie
xo
annamonteiro16
Such a classic look! Love black and white!
XO,
Anna
http://www.blushingrosestyle.com
gretahollar
Shabby Apple has the cutest dress! Love this black and white look!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
sarah
Such a classic look all B&W. Also love those sunnies.
Sarah || http://www.stylishsassyandclassy.com
Amber DiMaio
ohhh girl!! I love this look!!!! <3 Can't go wrong with black and white
Amber | http://www.everydaydame.com
Kait Elizabeth
Lovely all B&W details; I would expect nothing less than such gorgeous perfection from you babe! Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com
Amanda | Glitter & Spice
You look so pretty! Love the simple black and white on you 🙂
XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com
Jenn @ Drink Coffee & Prosper
Cute dress. I love colorblock.
Heather with WELLFITandFED
Such a great dress. And I love how you accessorized. So awesome!
larissa
You’re so chic <3 love your sunnies!
xo,
Larissa
livingincolorblog.com
tiffaniatbretonbay
I LOVE this look!! It’s a maxi, but so much more than that!! It’s classy and timeless, can be dressed up and dressed down. I love the fabric, so airy and sophisticated!! As usual, you look AMAZING
xoxo
Tiffani
http://www.tiffaniatbretonbay.com
Sara Kate
So cute and casual! I love how effortless this dress is!
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
Erica @ Coming Up Roses
That dress is the definition of chic. Lovelovelove the black and white colorblocking!
Coming Up Roses
Jessica Weinberg (@whatsfordinesq)
So classic! Love this dress and those shoes!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
Fatima
I love the look, but I cannot get enough of your shoes! They’re very sophisticated and I love the height of the heel.
Fatima
Publisher | Motherhood Through My Eyes
http://motherhoodthroughmyeyes.com
Ashley
Love this dress, it looks so great with all of your black and whit accessories!
dashingdarlinblog
You look STUNNING!! You rock black and white like no one else!! You are on FIYAAAAA my friend
xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
Elaine McKellips
You look absolutely fabulous! Love this look.
Adaleta Avdic
This outfit looks incredibly comfy, and I adore the black and white style too. I think it’s so nice for fall as well, as we transition from the white and more summery colors to the darker shades for fall and winter. Lovely! xx Adaleta Avdic
Amanda Kruse
Shabby Apple has such unique pieces! I love this black and white dress!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
rosesandrainbootsblog
sounds like you guys had a fantastic weekend! Loved your instastory too!! OH & I am totally swooning over those shoes! LOVE
xx, Lo {www.rosesandrainboots.com}
suzanne
So classic and chic! Family weekends are just the best.
saycherry
I love monochromes. The outfit you chose is so classy that anybody will fall in love with it like I did. Loved it!
Rachel Tindall
This dress is beautiful! I love that you paired it with matching black and white accessories.
xo Rachel – To Hell in a Handbag
Jessica Sheppard
This look is SO KILLER. Probably my favorite on you eve ever ever ever. You look so relaxed and natural!!! I love.
Taryn N.
I need that clutch! Great post!