work in progress

{ What I Wore: Old Navy utility vest (similar) // Gentle Fawn dress* // Nine West wedges (love these) // Wallis gold cuffs** (similar) // J.Crew men's belt }
* gifted at the Southern Blog Society Brunch
** purchased using a gift card won in a giveaway

You don't have to say it...

"Two posts featuring a utility vest in one week!?"

Ok so apparently I only know one way to layer during the Summer... 

I'll work on it!

Thank you for all your support on yesterday's collaboration post with American Eagle.

I am beyond blessed to have met so many wonderfully talented women, partner with brands I have long respected, find new shops & learn about my own personal style through this blog, but none of it would be possible without YOU.

So I am sending you all a big hug & a kiss on the lips... yup pucker up, it's extra sloppy!

This is the last installment of our Southern Blog Society Style collaboration - hope you enjoyed!

Check out how my lady friends styled their Gentle Fawn dress:

Shelby, Glitter & Gingham || Katie, Pearls & Twirls || Cath, Asian Cajuns

All American Fun

Happy 4th of July y'all!

Here's to enjoying some tasty burgers, good beer, solid laughter with friends, wind in my hair on the back of Ty's motorcycle, all American fun!!

{ What I Wore: Urban Outfitters plaid shirt // Levi's jeggings // Nine West wedges (similar) // Ray Ban sunnies }

Doesn't get any more American than Levi's + Ray Bans...

check out some more All American Looks from my Southern Blog Society friends:

// Shelby, Glitter & Gingham // Jessica, My Style Vita // Danielle, Lou What Wear // Cath, Asian Cajuns // Julie, Julie Leah // Katie, Peals & Twirls //

it's a wrap

{ What I Wore: wrap c/o Posh'mina // Old Navy vest + dress // Nine West heels // J.Crew belt // Nisolo bag }

{Get the Look}

wrap {$40.00} + vest {$34.80} + dress {$34.94, exact} + wedges {$148.00} + belt {$35.00} + leather tote {$138.00}

This month I picked up 3 sundresses from Old Navy on super sale.

While I wanted about 5 more dresses, I employed some of my own tips for cutting out impulse shopping... & it worked! 

The three dresses that came to live with me (today's dress, striped worn here, neon worn here) have been on heavy repeat already this Spring, with dreams of many more outfits flying around my head.

I'm telling you people, fill your closet with things you LOVE (not like) - it's a lifestyle!

And your "I have nothing to wear" days might just be on their way out!

On the list of things that I LOVE? 

This zig-zag scarf Posh'mina (previously worn here)! 

And you are in luck because there is a fabulous giveaway running for you to win your very own Posh'mina hybrid scarf right now! 

Enter {here}

Posh'mina also has a public service announcement for you:

Don't forget about Mother's Day coming up (& don't let Mom forget who is her favorite!)

The Miss Mosaic & Muse wraps are now at a discounted price in honor of chic Moms everywhere!

What have you picked up using your smart shopping skills lately?

buttoned up

{ What I Wore: Urban Outfitters button down // Citizens of Humanity boyfriend jeans // Nine West wedges // Tano purse // J.Crew belt }

{ Get the Look }

checkered shirt {$21} + boyfriend jeans {$69.95} + leather wedges {save $35 // splurge $135} + brown belt {$20} + orange purse {$50}

This look might be for the boys: baggy jeans, button-down shirt, thick leather belt... but I can't help but steal it for my own!

like it, love it

So I liked my J.Crew crewcuts vest, but I love my Old Navy safari vest. This guy is a game changer.

Bianca: There's a difference between like and love. Because, I like my Skechers, but I love my Prada backpack.

Chastity: But I love my Skechers.

Bianca: That's because you don't have a Prada backpack.

(name that movie and I will LOVE you forever!)

{What I Wore: Old Navy vest // H&M lace shift // Nine West wedges // J.Crew men's belt }

Get the Look

utility vest {$28) + lace shift {$75} + leather belt {$35} + brown wedges {splurge {$80} // save {$30}}

awkward&awesome

Good morning... things have been pretty awesome and awkward around here... but I guess I wouldn't have it any other way!


**Before I get to my A&A, I have a public service announcement... I love reading your blogs, and sometimes in the comments I can't figure out how to link to your site (I am slightly technologically challenged)... so let's all use this little genius-ness


post: <a href=http://www.myhereandnowlife.com/ ]]> Here&Now</a>
Put your domain name where the purple text is (i.e http://www.myhereandnowlife.com/), and what you want your link to show up as in green (i.e. Here&Now)**


Ok, back to the regularly scheduled programming...

{ What I wore: StyleMint Tangerine Tank // Blank Denim via ModCloth mint jeans (similar) // NineWest wedges }

{ Awesome: }

- Mint jeans... these guys continue to rock my world. Is there a color they don't look amazing with?! (check out more navy + mint inspiration here)

- I have officially become a hoarder of striped tees... and is officially AWESOME!

- My new roommate moved in, and came with a kegerator! Still working on getting some gluten-free cider in there!

- The boyfriend got a motorcycle... I can't lie, he looks pretty smoking hot on that thing! (he still is trying to get me on the back...but I'm letting him log a little time on that bad boy before I hop on)

- No cable or internet in the new place yet (which is why I haven't been able to reply to as many comments, or check out your amazing sites this week!), but it does mean that the boy and I have been playing board games, catching up on some season 1 Entourage and generally nesting.

Don't mind me... just fixing my mullet!

{ Awkward: }

- I have had a iPhone for about 4 years now, and I still fail to hit the "dial" button about 90% of the time... so I stand with my phone to my ear for 5 minutes before realizing that I don't know how to make a phone call! Text messaging is going to be the downfall of me!

- Driving down a busy, street in the heart of Nashville, I almost hit a deer... my country girl survival skills must be rusty, because I freaked out (luckily the deer ran to safety in a nearby park)

- I am such a baby when it comes to anything that closely resembles "working out" (re: skinny fat), so when riding my bike I realize that I am exerting so much effort that the tops of my feet are sweating... that is NOT ok with me!

- Bringing 2 poop bags along on the walk, and the pug lays down 3 deuces... what are we feeding him!? 

- A typical evening at my place has been captured in the video below... I was doing a little rearranging of the bookshelf (have I mentioned how OCD I am about organizing!?), when Doug took it upon himself to defend me against the villainous Piggy Bank

(*Warning: if you are at work, turn off your sound or use headphones, this video contains barking)

How has your week shaped up? 
Any awkward? Awesome? Do share!
xx

Jessica


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The wonderful people over at Oasap also have a Super Giveaway opportunity for you
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wedded bliss

Oh weddings... not sure if it is the love in the air, or the open bar, but weddings are my new favorite thing. It is so amazing to see my friends grow up and meet the person of their dreams, and then get to celebrate in their major milestone. 2 more weddings this season... bring it on! I'll better start practicing my Wobble!

{ What I Wore: H&M dress & clutch // Nine West Wedges (similar) // J.Crew belt (similar) }

Ty's friend from college married the sweetest girl at a beautiful chapel on Vanderbilt followed by a reception at the historic Union Station here in Nashville. Neither the couple not the night could be more perfect. Cheers to their beautiful union and a happy life together.

Getting dressed up to cut a rug at the reception!

How's your wedding season shaping up? 

Are ALL of your friends getting married this year like mine?!

xx

Jessica

mixed obsession

Happy May! (seriously, where did April go! Time DOES fly when you are having fun!)

I had no clue that after dipping my toe into the print mixing world back in March, I would be OBSESSED! Have you tried this "trend" yet (I hope it doesn't fade away!)?

I warmed up with stripes + florals, but now I am crushing some dots + stripes. 

This was the perfect outfit for some chubby baby cheek pinching.

I am loving the fact that no pattern is off limits from each other these days. Have you tried any fun mixes? 

Any suggestions of what I should mix up next?

We had so much fun taking photos at my grandparents' gorgeous home in Arkansas

{ StyleMint Jackson Tee // Thrifted Calvin Klein Skirt // Nine West Wedges (similar) }

Just an example how everything old is new again, this is a vintage thrifted skirt, but I found similar styles on sale now here, here, here, here, here.... and that is just scratching the surface!

Don't forget to enter my Blogiversary Giveaway

The winner of a $25 gift card to Diament Designs' Etsy Shop will be announced next Friday (May 4th) at 9am (entries will be counted through May 3rd at midnight)

xx

Jessica

boyfriend

Why are these jeans even called "boyfriend" jeans? I did not steal them from my boyfriend, nor does my boyfriend even understand their premise... boys!?

Still not sure where "outfit pictures" will take place in my new townhouse... no backyard!?

Paired with this faux peplum top and an oversized blazer, this is an outfit that I put on to impress my boyfriend on date night, but one that leaves him perplexed.

 Oh well, good thing he think I'm cute no matter what I put on!

{ Urban Outfitters White Blazer (similar, affordable option) // Think Tank peplum blouse (similar) // Citizens of Humanity Boyfriend jeans // Nine West Wedges (similar, for a steal!) }

What are your favorite clothing items that leave the men in your life confused?

xx

Jessica

Don't forget to enter my Blogiversary Giveaway

The winner of a $25 gift card to Diament Designs' Etsy Shop will be announced next Friday (May 4th) at 9am (entries will be counted through May 3rd at midnight)

P.S. is anyone else surprised that this new song, "Boyfriend", came from the Beiber!? I am only a tiny bit ashamed to admit that I am obsessed!

buzzing neon

Wow, so I actually got dressed (out of my black maxi dress) twice last weekend!

I found this jean jacket buried in my closet during my preparation to move this upcoming weekend. 

This little gem has been with me since high school, and I am happy to report that both of us are more popular this time around!

This dress + jacket + wedge combo was perfect for a day at the vineyards with my girlfriends. A dress to stay warm in the heat of the day, a jacket for when the sun goes down, and wedges so that I can walk on the grass even after a couple glasses of vino!

And yes, Tennessee has a vineyard! ha

{ Gap Jean Jacket {current style} // Boutique Dress // Nine West Wedges {love these} // Ray-Ban Sunnies }

Yesterday I was talking about neutrals, and today I am thinking about neons... looking to upgrade my neutrals with a little neon action this summer! 

{ Whether you want to rock head to toe neon, or add just a pinch, there are many options in stores now }

"Stalk" my neon obsessions {here}

What are you looking forward to wearing come summer?

xx

Jessica