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Gap Cords
J.Crew Ballet Flats & Sweater
Ann Taylor snow leopard shell

Good Morning!

I'm trying to rock stylish yet comfy and warm... so I fall back on my snow leopard pieces {here, here, here} with colored cords and a classic cardi. Wham, Bam, Thank you Ma'am.

Stay chic and warm my friends

xx

Jessica

a dab will do ya

Sweater - Lefler's Boutique
Necklace - ModCloth
Jeggings- Madewell
Rain Ballet Flat Wellies - J.Crew

Yesterday drizzle, today torrential downpour... not sure which one I like less! ha. But today's pictures had to be taken inside... cold and rainy outside... not so much my jam. At least my beloved J.Crew ballet flat rain wellies are getting some good use lately :)

I found this silver belt in my closet recently... didn't even know I had it! I guess I need to get on that purging/cleaning/assessing my closet bullet point on my to-do list soon...

I did tie said never-knew-I-had-it-belt in my new favorite way. And topped off my rain depressed black outfit with this pop of torquoise. This necklace is such a le duh for making an outfit (see D.O.N. for "le duh" reference).

Second time out for my new jeggings... This time trying them out with flats. I think I preferred them with boots... the jeggings into flats transition... eeep... still super comfy!

living of love

"Field Jacket"/Checked button down/Ballet Flat Wellies- All J.Crew
 Dress- Local Boutique (It has POCKETS!)
cross-body, snake print purse- Garage Sale find

Yesterday was gloomy and gray, and despite the weather, gearing up for the holiday season has made me feel extra lovey dovey! I have been trying to be super productive in lab to offset the days I will be missing away from the research bench while in Arkansas with the family. Listening to music while I work helps keep all the distractions out of my easily distracted head. Yesterday the Avett Brothers was my soundtrack, especially Living of Love :) Not sure who will be serenading me today...

I have been officially "blogging" for 2 weeks now, and I couldn't do it without my man (and his amazing photog skills). He literally is the best :) He also sent me this song today (he secretly loves my PDA, and same side sitting!) which made me very happy!

 I'm yours and that's it, whatever

you're mine and that's it forever

It's you and me forever

fall back... into spring?

Seasonal dressing… I’m not sure that exists anymore. I remember being younger and having to pull out my fall/winter clothes from storage and putting away my summer dresses, shorts, and sandals. But now it seems that everything can be transitioned into the season that follows- shorts with tights, dresses with sweaters, layered linen shirts… and I’m ok with that.

Today was a gorgeous fall day in Nashville. Perfect for a dress layered with a cardi and belted at the waist. Neutral shoes and purse ground this multi-colored dress.

I love this time of year!

I actually bought this (and another) "i heart ronson" dress on sale for $20 each this summer from jcpenny.com, and this one is still on sale! (check it out here). I think this dress is a great addition to my wardrobe since I envision it lasting through all the seasons through the easy addition and subtraction of layers/accessories/shoes.  Oh- AND it has POCKETS! love...

use it up, wear it out...

I recently heard a quote that has changed the way I look at things:

"Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without". 

As silly as it sounds, the first place I thought to apply this, was to my closet! I always am wanting to add a piece of clothing that is the latest trend, or just because I "want" it, not because I actually "need" it. I don't actually NEED anymore clothing, nor am I going to stop buying clothing, I just want to make a conscious effort to buy quality, classic, versatile pieces that will suit my overall aesthetic, work with a lot of things in my closet and go the long haul with me as I transition from grad school to real life. My most recent purchases have been a black cable knit sweater, and a black shirt with crochet details, so when I recently traveled to Chicago for a long weekend, I wanted to see how these two pieces could fit into my wardrobe. I focused on outfits for the weekend around a black, olive, and pink color scheme. 

I narrowed down what I needed to pack to these items:

Bottoms: Pink skirt, skinny olive cargos, skinny dark jeans
Tops: black cable knit sweater, black crochet top, white tank, chambray button down, red shirt (for the Razorback game!)
Outerwear: Olive Coat, Khaki Jacket
Shoes: black ballet flats, black heels, khaki wedge booties
Accessories: Pink scarf, blue scarf, gold watch, gold cross-body bag, gold chain necklace, gold armadillo belt

On the day of departure (Thursday), I wore a comfortable outfit for the 8 hour car ride. At the base, is the black crochet shirt, and also my favorite skinny cargos (J. Crew)

When we went sight-seeing around town (Friday), I wore the black crochet top, and lots of layers (chambray shirt, pink scarf, olive coat) to protect from the downtown winds! And my comfortable khaki wedge booties (best $15 spent!) for walking all over!

 On the night (Saturday) of our 2nd Halloween celebration (after being Jessica Rabbit), I paired the black cable sweater with pink ruffled skirt,  black heels, and my panda hat!
More Chicago pictures and details to come...