birks are back

{ What I Wore: J.Crew silk tank (exact, for less) & cashmere hoodie (exact, for less, what a steal!) // Citizens of Humanity boyfriend jeans // Birkenstock "Arizona" sandals // Michael Kors watch } 

Admittedly, there have been some trends that I was reluctant to adopt. But having to pull my Birks out from the depths of my closet... you mean the comfiest shoes I own, yea - I can get behind that.

Know what else is back?

The take one, pass it on challenge!

I took part earlier this year & am excited about stretching my outfits once again.

Won't you join us!?

P.S. Please take 2 seconds to vote for me here! This frugal grad student is itching for the grand prize gift card for new shoes!!

summer soirée

{What I Wore: NY & Co hat // J.Crew cream tank // skirt c/o Oasap // Ann Taylor wedges }

Get the look

sun hat {$38} + neutral silk tank {$38} + yellow midi skirt {$35} + gold wedges {$70}

The blogosphere is buzzing with excitement about Fall fashions (and while I am admittedly too!) I want to savor these last few weeks of summer... after all, I still have things to do!

extra, extra

Good Morning. I am still overjoyed that I successfully completed my 30X30 Remix Challenge. Apparently I got so into it, that I accidentally documented 31 outfits!  Whoops!

{ Jason Wu for Target Skirt, Target belt, J.Crew silk tank, Forever 21 Cardigan {similar}, Nine West Pumps }

Got my new favorite Bobbi Brown lipgloss on... just the right dose of neon!

...and now back to the regular programming!

xx

Jessica

mission accomplished

There should have definitely been more jumping in this photo shoot, because I have COMPLETED the 30X30 Remix Challenge!

Woo to the hoo! Now I can start dreaming up outfits with the other 90% of my closet!

Totes ready!!

{ Gap jeggings / J.Crew silk shell and flats {affordable option} / Scarf from Venice, Italy }

But seriously, this challenge has definitely made me look at my accessories in a whole new light... scarves are officially my new BFFs... and I hadn't realized I had so many (here, here, here, here)

I'll be back tomorrow morning for a round up of all 30 of my looks + the lessons I have learned about a healthy closet over the past month!

a little awkward, mostly awesome

Day 25 of my 30X30 Remix Challenge! Today I am bringing back the awkward&awesome

{ Blank Denim for ModCloth Mint Jeans / Splendid Sweater / J.Crew Silk Tank & Belt / Thrifted purse / Vince Camuto Derby Pumps {lust list} }

{AWKWARD}

 1. Apparently, the only way I know how to spice up an outfit is by adding a belt... {here, here}
2. The neighbors just got a dog, and Doug isn't allowed to meet it until it is "trained", says the owners... oh sorry, wow people, wow...
3. Driving by the place I am going to move to (see below) no less than 3 times per day... yes, I am stalking it until May 1st!
4. Living out of boxes... I got excited and already started packing... whoops!

{AWESOME}

1. Yesterday's wet bun turned into decent curls for today... usually it looks like a small creature has taken over my head when I attempt this... so I'll take this as a win

2. I became an Aunt yesterday, my sister gave birth to two beautiful twin girls (Etta Jane & Claire Elaine)! You can call me Aunt Gigi from now on!

3. I found a place to live! This is beyond awesome. I had a little bit of impending homelessness that has been stressing me out... but no more! Now I can look forward to decorating (I am going to ignore the chore of moving for the time being)

4. Bachelorette Party this weekend in Dallas... besties, girlie drinks, glitter, and lingerie party oh my!

5. Um, the weather in Nashville is beyond amazing right now. I can totally get over the 2 inch layer of pollen on my car in exchange for this Spring time lasting FOREVER!

6. I may or may not have (pssss... I did!) fall in love with a little black girl pug... and am currently trying to convince myself that this time of moving, traveling to weddings/visiting friends, and generally transitioning is not a good time to adopt a new pug baby.... so far it isn't working!

I really like how the belt changes the shape of this sweater... if I can't buy a peplum, I'll make a (faux)one!

7. Getting to see my talented roommate Kiernan McMullen play a show last night in town. You should definitely check out his music!

8. My boss has been gone from the office this week, which means that I have gotten lots of furniture stalking accomplished (picture inspiration boards for every room of my apartment that I am not even living in yet... obsession!)

9. Close to being finished with my 30X30 Remix Challenge... it has been wonderful so far, but I am ready to hit up the mall to pick up some inexpensive trendy items (neon, neutral sandals, peplum top), and also some investment pieces that I have identified as being lacking from my wardrobe (a tweed jacket is at the top of this list!)

10. Just found out that I get to attend a science conference in the South of France this Fall! Being a nerd finally has its perks! yay!
xx
Jessica
P.S. Share your awkward&awesome with me!

tough girl

Day 12 of my 30X30 Remix Challenge: Mixing a delicate cream silk shell with tougher dark pieces. I got crazy and even paired my booties with a skirt/dress for the first time... wild child!

I think balance is key to the perfect outfit - feminine + masculine, girlie + tough, silks + spikes, leather + glitter, bows + blazers.... you get the idea?

{ J.Crew cream silk shell {similar} {wish list shell for Spring}, Jason Wu for Target Skirt, Charlotte Russe booties, Thrifted moto jacket {similar}, Forever 21 agate necklace }

Doug is checking out my fierce shoes!

Off to twirl and frolic... 75 and sunny here!

xx

Jessica