Day 29: tone

If Wednesday was 4 color dressing, then this is my attempt at a tone on tone outfit.

And that is all I can think of to say today... is it day 30 yet?

** sorry for the blurry pictures, misplaced my remote over the Thanksgiving holiday**
{ What I Wore: J.Crew Factory skirt // H&M sweater // Steve Madden boots // Homemade snood (thanks Mom!) // eBay bubble necklace }

{ Get the Look }

burgundy sweater {$59.50} + red skirt {$24.99} + burgundy snood {$21.11} + bubble necklace {$38.00} + tights + boots

Day 2: sweater season

{ What I wore: J.Crew sweater // Etsy bubble necklace // OldNavy rockstar skinny jeans // H&M clutch // ShoeDazzle flats // Target sunnies }

{ Get the Look }

pink sweater {$39.50} + skinny jeans {$29.50} + bubble necklace {$34.00} + pink clutch {$19.99} + captoe flats {$49.00} + classic sunnies {$16.99}

Day 2 of my Fall 30X30 Challenge... and the weather is cha cha cha changing!
Is it sweater weather where you are yet?

early to bed

{ What I Wore: Storets leather skirt // J.Crew graphic tee & necklace // Nine West pumps }

{Get the Look}

leather skirt {$59} + graphic tee {$49, great quote} + bubble necklace {$34} + pointed heels {$36}

Well shoot, the sun is leaving me earlier and earlier these days... 

totally not grooving with this style blogger's ways

Trend Challenge: Pattern Mixing

{ What I Wore: StyleMint tee // J.Crew shorts & necklace // Steve Madden sandals  // Guise "Molly" sunnies, won in giveaway from Honey&Silk }

Pattern Mixing... we have been talking about this exciting trend for ages (ok like less than a year, but forever in the fashion blogging world)... but it is looking to continue with even more gusto for Fall. So let's get to mixing. 

I saw Cupcakes and Cashmere wearing stripes and geometric prints, so I wore stripes and geometric prints (Mean Girls reference, anyone??)... and turns out, I think it rocks! 

New combo to add to my love of stripes + floral & stripes + dots

Today I am linking up with MarionBerry Style's Trend of the month challenge. 

Check out more lady mix a lots {here}

What are your favorite patterns to mix?

Any that are off limits?

xx

Jessica

Oh, and how sweet are these sunnies?! The most expensive pair I have ever owned... and I didn't even have to pay for them.... I WON them in a giveaway from Honey & Silk, and I cannot wait to wear these sophisticated sunglasses with Every.Thing! Thanks Stephanie!

BBQ stain on my white T-shirt

Summer is all about backyard get togethers with friends, with an icy beverage in hand, and hours of talking, laughing, and eating (le duh). My go-to look for a grilling party is girlie yet casual... so a fun top and basic jean shorts is pretty much the perfect combination.

Today I am linking up with Sharon over on The Tiny Heart blog for her blogger back yard BBQ link-up (Part of a continuing "What to wear?" series)
And in this cute white peplum, you know this clumsy gal will have her Tide-to-go pen stocked in every pocket!

{What I Wore: TopShop peplum top // Lucky denim shorts // Ann Taylor gold wedges // J.Crew bubble necklace }

{Get the look}

peplum top + denim shorts {splurge // save} + wedges + statement necklace {splurge // save}

What are you wearing to summer backyard BBQs?

Check out some more "What to wear!?" inspiration {here}

xx
Jessica
P.S. This post is also now live on Teen Vogue Fashion Click. Check it out {here}, and show your girl some love! (link is fixed, so it actually works now!)

Nashville Tourist

Ty and I entertained out of town visitors this weekend. Nashville can be such a tourist trap that I typically avoid the "when-in-Nashville-sites" so I don't run into Midwesterners/Australians/retired Floridians/etc. in cowboy hats and boots (after 3 years, I feel like a local)... but when friends come to town, it is fun to get down with some honky tonks and Southern fried cooking.

If you are ever looking to come visit Music City, there are some great guides out on the internets. My personal favorite (most true to what I would actually want to do in Nashville) comes from the lovelies over at Design*Sponge (Nashville guide)

P.S. they have great guides for other cities too!

The weather here has been down right oppressive, and I was finally brave enough to bust out my crop top... and yes, it is the tamest crop top you have ever seen (my arms have to be over my head for my belly to show)... baby steps!

{ What I wore: H&M top // J.Crew necklace // Blank Denim via ModCloth mint jeans // Nine West sandals } 

{Get the look}

coral, ruffled top + mint jeans + statement necklace + nude sandals {splurge // save}

What exploring have you been doing lately?
Do you ever act like a tourist in your own town?
Happy Monday!
xx

Jessica
P.S. Have you grabbed my button yet? Let's swap... check out more {here}

Afternoon update: If you like this look, check it out on my first contributor post to Teen Vogue Fashion Click {here}