Designer Spotlight-Ralph Lauren

I laugh because whenever I wear this Ralph Lauren shirt, people always seem to say to me, “Excuse me, I think you have some mustard on your sleeve.”  It never fails!  I just smile and say, “Oh no, that’s the little Ralph Lauren pony logo,” or sometimes I just smile and say, “OH NO, thanks!”  No matter, I love this shirt and have always loved Ralph Lauren.  When most people think of the Ralph Lauren brand, pronounced Lo-WREN, they think of polo shirts and rightfully so…since Ralph Lauren’s first brand, which was launched in 1967, was named Polo.  But the Ralph Lauren brand is much, much more than Polo today!  The brand encompasses the Collection, Black Label, Blue Label (MY Personal Favorite!), RLX, Lauren, Denim and Supply and last but not least, Golf…and these are just the women’s lines!  The men’s lines include Purple Label, Black Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, RLX, RRL, Denim and Supply, Polo Golf, and Rugby Ralph Lauren for both men and women.  Not to mention the Ralph Lauren children, baby and home brands.  Plus there are even RL restaurants!  I have been to the one in Chicago…it’s so cozy and lovely, just like you would picture the house of someone in Ralph Lauren’s family to be.  It’s amazing what began forty years ago with a collection of ties, has grown into an entire empire (12 billion dollar empire to be exact) that is known for “redefining American style”.  Now, you can bring the world of Ralph Lauren into your home by shopping online, visiting your neighborhood department store or traveling to one of Ralph Lauren’s 452 stores located in over 80 countries.  Hey, there is even a store here in Malaysia!  I always love going into a Ralph Lauren store because while I’m shopping I never feel like I’m actually shopping…I feel like I have stepped into someone’s home and they are showing me around their rooms and their closets.  It’s evident that Ralph Lauren doesn’t just exude his style through his clothing, it’s throughout the development of his stores and his entire brand as a whole.  One of my favorite quotes from Ralph Lauren is, “Style is very personal.  It has nothing to do with fashion.  Fashion is over quickly.  Style is forever.”  So with that, please enjoy my DAY Style below featuring today’s Designer Spotlight, Ralph Lauren.

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Ironing Out the Details:

Shirt – RALPH LAUREN; Similar shirt here OR Create Your Own!
Skirt – EXPRESS High-Waist Banded Skirt in Ivory
Necklaces – ANN TAYLOR Pink Pearls (no longer available); Similar pink pearls; Gifted cultured pearls; Similar pearls here, here and here; Gifted; Similar necklace
Earrings – Gifted cultured pearls; Similar pearl studs
Shoes – JESSICA SIMPSON Calie Heels in Nude Patent
Scarf – Vintage; Similar scarf
Clutch – COACH

To read more about Ralph Lauren and his life, I would suggest watching his interview with Oprah.  It’s amazing!