un-teal Spring

{ What I Wore: {faux} leather jacket ℅ Choies (similar 1, 2) // Le Tote* dress // Nine West pumps // chain necklace ℅ Sheer Addiction Jewelry // crystal necklace ℅ Yuni Kelley // sunglasses ℅ Silvano Apparel }
*I received a Le Tote subscription for free, but genuinely love their service!

all photos | Zipporah Photography 

I'm calling it - the tights are getting packed away. I don't care that it snowed on Monday. My abdomen is ENTIRELY, completely over having a permanent line down it from tights cutting into me all day.

I shall run from the car to wherever I am going… it is March, & that groundhog can suck it.

holiday lights

1 pretty frock, 2 holiday party looks.
Head on over to the Fringe & Lace blog to see today's MidWeek MixUp!

{ What I Wore: borrowed Fringe & Lace "In Bloom" dress // J.Crew coat & clutch (similar) // Kate Spade armadillo belt (similar) // Nine West heels (I die for these) // necklace ℅ Stella & Dot }

Which MidWeek MixUp look do you prefer?

Velvet blazer + OTK boots?

Or polished coat + patent pumps?

for the birds

{ What I Wore: H&M jacket // Fringe & Lace birdcage dress* // Rebecca Minkoff purse // necklace ℅ Sheer Addiction Jewelry // Forever21 tights // Nine West pumps }
* This dress will be available at the next Fringe & Lace Facebook flash sale, tune in Monday 12/16 at 7pm (Central Time). 
Sign up here to have the sale show up in your newsfeed.

Happy Hump Day (will that camel ever NOT haunt my Wednesday thoughts?)

This darling dress is the perfect candidate for today's MidWeek MixUp.

You too can scoop up this birdcage frock at the next Fringe & Lace Facebook Flash Sale, Monday 12/16 at 7pm (Central). Register here & never miss an event (they will show up in your newsfeed like regular posts).

Also peep this dress styled with a little boho vibe right over {here}

P.S. don't forget to enter to win the leather clutch giveaway {here}

Trend Spin: Animal Print

{ What I Wore: sunglasses c/o Fanta-eyes // J.Crew Factory tank // American Eagle belt* // Target leopard jeans (similar) // Yuni Kelley link bracelet // Nine West pumps }
* gifted in Southern Blog Society swag bag

Remember these pants??

Pretty sure I got them for $11 at Target last year... & surprisingly for pants this loud, I have gotten tons of use out of them. But I'm happy that for something this "trendy" I didn't have to break the bank.

I am thrilled to be participating in the Trend Spin link up with the ever so lovely Walking in Memphis in High Heels & The Fashion Canvas. This week's trend? One of my all time favorites... you guessed it, Animal Print!

I think animal print can actually be quite timeless (a la my flats in yesterday's post) or it can go bold - ahem... today's pants!? So tell me, how do you spin the trend? Classic, edgy, feminine, or eclectic?

Read more to see all the fabulous link-up entries!

ain't got nothing on me

{ What I Wore: Forever21 striped tee // J.Crew leopard belt (currently on sale) & cropped wool trousers // Nine West black pumps // Urban Outfitters "attitude" glasses // Michael Kors gold watch }

{ Get the Look }

striped tee {$14.80} + leopard belt {$10.55} + cropped red wool trousers {$34.50, exact ones, now on sale} + black pumps {$41.99} + "attitude" glasses {$9.50} + gold watch {$43.98, love this one!}

I think this is my first official "I saw it on Pinterest, found the perfect shirt/missing puzzle piece, & re-created it" outfit... boom

Oh and guess who's the top hit when you Google "attitude glasses".... take that sassy J.Crew girl! 

(go ahead, you know you want to test it out now...)

Have you been re-creating any Pinterest looks lately?

P.S. I am linking up with Marionberry Style's Trend Challenge: Stripes 

Check out the rest of the stripe-tastic looks { here }

Day 28: play with pattern

{ What I Wore: Think Tank leopard blouse // J.Crew skirt // ModCloth crystal necklace // Nine West pumps }

{ Get the Look }

leopard blouse {$29.99} + wool mini skirt {$39.58} + crystal statement necklace {$21.99} + black pumps {$20.98} + patterned tights {$6.80}

At the beginning of my 30X30, my sweet friend Erin asked me if I was crazy for picking out 5 skirts to wear as my bottoms during the month of November. Maybe you thought I was coo coo for cocoa puffs too... well you didn't know about my arsenal of tights did you now!?

Even in colder weather, I can't stand to part with my skirts, so I love pulling out tights to make my skirts cold weather appropriate { see here, here, here, here to name a few instances }

Are you a skirt + tights girl too?

Day 19: pink lady

{ What I Wore: J.Crew beanie & sweater // Zara tweed jacket // Old Navy rockstar skinny jeans // Nine West black pumps }

{ Get the look }

pink beanie {$10.00} + tweed jacket {$39.99} + pink sweater {$24.94} + skinny jeans {$34.50} + black pointed toe pumps

Things you are not surprised to see - me wearing another beanie (best solution for my current long hair unsureness), & me talking about my obsession with tweed again.

I have talked about investing in tweed, about my journey to find the perfect tweed jacket, & even heralded the tweed jacket as one of my 50 closet staples that will serve the foundation for a fully functional wardrobe. 

Why is the tweed jacket on my short list of closet necessities?

Tweed is not only a classic piece, easily dressed up and down, and versatile enough for many seasons, and outfits: 

See here these fabulous bloggers pairing their tweed with dresses, leather, denim, and flowy blouses

{ Jane // Jean // Wendy // Blair }

The tweed jacket that made all of my dreams come true, was a classic salt & pepper weave with special details like chains & spikes. To get the classic Chanel-esque look, choose a cropped black & white number with chic piping on the pockets. Or for a modern update on this ladylike piece, pick one in a pop of color, or sporting a chic moto-zipper accent

If you are tweed-jacket-less, get your tweed on & shop my favorite picks (Target is killing their tweed jacket selection right now!):

Day 12: House Party

Good morning!
Sorry for my lack of returning emails, comments, and blog love lately - there has been some serious living getting in the way of my full blogging efforts this past week. Including a health scare for Doug the Pug last night - following his round of yearly vaccines yesterday morning, he had a major allergic reaction that caused serious swelling of his eyes, face, ears, and throat. After administering anti-histamines at home and not seeing any signs of improvement in his condition, we rushed him to our local ER/after-hours vet care facility. Their quick treatment plan meant that he was able to regain normal airways, and a reduction in swelling. As I write this, he is almost back to his cute, healthy self, but we will be closely monitoring him over the next few days. (and we believe that this is an isolated event, and not in any way a story to scare you about vaccinating your pets)

So let this be my PSA to all pet owners: Have an emergency treatment plan, including an at-home pet first aid kit, and readily available phone numbers/addresses for all possible care providers. Get information from your vet about dosages of over the counter meds that you can have on hand to treat your dog, and know what you will do before an emergency occurs.

Phew, ok... now that I got that out there...
back to the other part of living that has been getting in the way of full effort blogging - having fun with friends!

{ What I Wore: Think Tank snow leopard blouse // Old Navy Rockstar skinny jeans // Target neon belt // Nine West pumps }

{ Get the look }

leopard blouse {$55.00}  + skinny jeans {$29.50} + neon belt {$12.99} + black pumps {$29.99}

Last weekend, I had the immense pleasure to host a HouseParty for Shutterfly.

Day 12: blogger bash

{ What I Wore: J.Crew Blythe blouse // BaubleBar necklace // Storets vegan leather skirt // Nine West pumps }

{ Get the look }

silk blouse {$39.99} + pleated leather skirt {$59.00} + bauble necklace {$36.00} + cable knit tights {$6.99} + pointed-toe black pumps {$30.00}

Read more to hear all the juicy deets about my first blogger event!

Day 7: that dreaded day

{ What I Wore: J.Crew bouse, belt & skirt // Nine West pumps // Spike the Punch necklace }

{ Get the look }

silk blouse {$74.50} + wool pencil skirt {$69.50} + belt {deal $34.50 // steal $12.99}  + statement necklace {$28.00} + black pumps {$30.00}

Oh no... I have an important function, and NOTHING to wear.

Ok, I'm being a little overdramatic I have stuff to wear, but when I put it on, it doesn't look anything like I imagined it would in my head.

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

1 outfit, 3 trends

{ Night: boutique sequin collar necklace (similar) // Golden Ponies leopard clutch // Nine West pumps // House of Harlow cuff (love this statement cuff) // lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey }

{Get the Look}

leather skirt ($40) + burgundy sweater ($60) + collar necklace ($38) + leopard clutch ($30) + black pumps ($49) + gold cuff ($28) + lipstick ($15)

Three of my favorite trends for Fall in real life: burgundy, leather, and animal print. I love a little touch of leopard for both day and night. Checkout how I wear my favorite Fall/Skirt/clutch combo for day over on { here } The Tiny Heart Blog

How do you rock animal print?
Any adventurous ladies rocking tiger or even cow print these days?

P.S. Today I am linking up with MarionBerry Style for her Trend of the Month Challenge. This month's challenge is animal print, see the rest of the fierce looks { here }

I'm also linked up with Pretty Shiny Sparkly for her Bloggers do it Better Series. This time the theme is oxblood, see all the burgundy goodness { here }

for those that wait

{What I Wore: Zara tweed jacket // Genetic Denim skinny jeans // Nine West black pumps (similar, $40) // Everlane tee // boutique necklace (similar, $25) // Target sunnies}

Here it is: my souvenir from some recent travels around Nice, France. I enjoy picking up special items for my wardrobe to remember trips by... and this might be my favorite clothing souvenir to date. A tweed jacket is something that has been on my wish list for like EVER... and I have talked about my desire to get a classic tweed jacket in no less than 5 posts {here, here, here, here, and here}... see, not lying!

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