incognito

This is the best I can do. The fact that I am even changing out of my sweat suit (sweat pants + sweat shirt) to leave the house is at this point a miracle. And we don't even have snow on the ground here like some of you do… so sorry for my empty whining. Ok, I'm going to go lure the pugs to warm my feet again. 

{ What I Wore: J.Crew scarf & sweater // Everlane tank // Old Navy jeans & ballet flats (similar) // Michael Kors watch & purse }

all photos | Zipporah Photography

The silver lining? J.Crew sale is an extra 40% off now! Stock up!!

I'm crushing on this elbow patch sweater, floral dress & new work pants.  

P.S. Don't forget to enter the giveaway for a statement necklace from Total Betty Society {here}

where have all the bootcuts gone?

{ What I Wore: J.Crew white button-down // Citizens of Humanity Jeans - Dita Petite Cut // Old Navy flats // 31 bits necklace (worn wrapped as a bracelet) // Purple Paparazzi necklace }

{ Get the Look }

silky white button down {$64.50, exact} + bootcut jeans {$22} + classic ballet flats {$19.94} + green statement necklace {$37}

This is my 3rd look featuring my beloved white button down (see my date night & casual weekend outfits from earlier this week for more white button down inspiration).

This might be my favorite way to wear this closet staple - letting it shine in all its gorgeous simplicity. Paired with dark denim & bold jewels, the white button down is easy polish on any outfit!

Besides my white button down, another favorite article of clothing (that gets not nearly enough love on the blog) is my pair of COH bootcut "Dita" Jeans. I got these jeans back in college when I worked at a local Arkansas boutique. At the time they were a SERIOUS splurge, even with my employee discount. But they were the first pair of off the rack designer denim that I could wear that day. No tailor middleman needed. These jeans are made for "petite" ladies under 5'4" (check) with a little bit of curves (I've got what I call "baby curves"& I like them)... & they have only gotten better with age (now at the perfectly broken in stage some 6 years (!!!) later)

Why do these boot cut babies not get much action on the blog? You tell me - when is the last time you saw a boot cut pair of jeans in the spotlight?! Ever since the "skinny" jean & "jeggings" came on the scene, tighter cut styles have been my GO TO pants, but my first love - the flattering boot cut Ditas - will always have a place in my heart.

What shape jeans are your favorite? 

Have you been cheating on your skinnies with any other pair lately?

Who's with me to bring the boot cut back!?

just a few of my favorites

{ What I Wore: J.Crew cashmere sweater // Blank Denim mint jeans (love these) // Old Navy ballet flats // Kate Spade earrings & bracelet }

 On our anniversary we stayed in and snuggled up to some wine & board games... my favorite kind of date night on a chilly evening!

(Oh, and I talked my man friend into taking some quick pictures of me too... win!)

I put on some of my old and new favorites: birthday present cashmere sweater, favored mint jeans that I refuse to put away for Fall, birthday present jewelry from my bestie, and a pair of funky ballet flats that have recently made their way to my closet.

 Putting on my favorite pieces and hanging out with my cutie instantly brings a smile to my face.

Do you have a "feel good" item? Or entire outfit??

Hope you have a great weekend

Thank you for your wishes of good health - I am starting to feel better, and although I know sleep is the best medicine, looks like I won't be getting much this weekend between building a Habitat for Humanity house and a horseback riding date with the boy.

 xx

Jessica