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:
Ah I’m so in love with that dress!
Love,
Dede Raad
http://www.dressupbuttercup.com
I’m loving the simplicity of that dress, so versitile!
Very cute and looks perfect for hot summer days!
This look is so chic and I am loving those sunnies!
xoxo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
cute black & white look!
This is beautiful and can we discuss how amazing your shoes are?
Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins
Love this dress on you! Looking gorgeous!
xO – Steph
http://www.urbanblonde.com
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
Love the black & white everything, such a pretty look!
Lawren
http://www.saltwaterandstilettos.com
Ruthie I just love this black and white look! So so gorgeous! And your shoes and bag are perfect!!
http://www.tailoredandtrue.com
You look stunning (as always!) I love the simplicity of this look 🙂
Lauren
http://www.anexplorersheart.com
You look so stunning, I love a simple back and white look. So great for the end of the summer.
http://xoxobella.com
Obsessed with this all black and white look! Those shoes are amazing!
xo
Lee Anne
http://lifebylee.com/
Black & White is such a classy look! I love it and I love those sunnies!
xo, Amanda
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
You are stunning!
Black and white never ever fails!! You look stunning! And oh God, you have such pretty hair!!! 🙂
That dress is such a stunner!
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
I love this brand and the minimal-style dress. It looks perfect on you!
http://stopdropandvogue.com/fashion/trends-to-try-this-fall/
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!
Love this entire outfit! Those sunnies are super cute too! It fits you perfectly!
xoxo
Cindy
http://www.foreignfreshfierce.com
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
loving all this black & white going on!
xxS
you look lovely!
M
SIMPLY SUTTER
I’m obsessed over this look! And those shoes..omg amazing. Love it!
Meghan | BeyondBasicBlog.com
Your dress is beautiful and I LOVE your sunglasses! Too cute!
Black and white outfits are my favorite! Love this one!
Xo,
Britt
http://www.bybrittanilauren.com
Loving this all B&W look! xo
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
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
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!
Looking gorgeous as always and I love that dress…the shoes are fab as well, have a blessed week Ruthie!
VAlerie
xo
Such a classic look! Love black and white!
XO,
Anna
http://www.blushingrosestyle.com
Shabby Apple has the cutest dress! Love this black and white look!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
Such a classic look all B&W. Also love those sunnies.
Sarah || http://www.stylishsassyandclassy.com
ohhh girl!! I love this look!!!! <3 Can't go wrong with black and white
Amber | http://www.everydaydame.com
Lovely all B&W details; I would expect nothing less than such gorgeous perfection from you babe! Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com
You look so pretty! Love the simple black and white on you 🙂
XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com
Cute dress. I love colorblock.
Such a great dress. And I love how you accessorized. So awesome!
You’re so chic <3 love your sunnies!
xo,
Larissa
livingincolorblog.com
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
So cute and casual! I love how effortless this dress is!
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
That dress is the definition of chic. Lovelovelove the black and white colorblocking!
Coming Up Roses
So classic! Love this dress and those shoes!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
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
Love this dress, it looks so great with all of your black and whit accessories!
You look STUNNING!! You rock black and white like no one else!! You are on FIYAAAAA my friend
xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
You look absolutely fabulous! Love this look.
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
Shabby Apple has such unique pieces! I love this black and white dress!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
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}
So classic and chic! Family weekends are just the best.
I love monochromes. The outfit you chose is so classy that anybody will fall in love with it like I did. Loved it!
This dress is beautiful! I love that you paired it with matching black and white accessories.
xo Rachel – To Hell in a Handbag
This look is SO KILLER. Probably my favorite on you eve ever ever ever. You look so relaxed and natural!!! I love.
I need that clutch! Great post!