wear it everywhere

Highlighting some more of my all time FAVORITES today! I feel like the outfits I have been posting since my blogging break, truly represent where my style is now - simple, easy to mix, & versatile for work + play. And this outfit totally gets me.

Check out my first outfit for hanging out & about here & my first Teacher Capsule Wardrobe outfit here.

I can't get enough of this suede leather jacket - the details are on point, even better in person. One of my favorite combo to pair with a dress is a moto jacket, & I'm adding this look to my repeat-soon file (see one of my other dress + moto jacket combos for colder weather here). 

This floral dress in general has been on steady repeat since it found its way to me last Fall. I love the dark background that has lent itself for tights + boots over Winter months, & the ruffly floral details that will work their way right into Spring. I find that Banana Republic dresses are usually originally priced more than my typical budget, but they have such great sales & are of such high quality that I know will last for years. This exact dress is no longer available, but I've linked several other similar shirt dress styles & some amazing new designs for Spring below. 

jacket: Nordstrom suede jacket

dress: Banana Republic shirt dress (purchased last Fall - many similar dresses on sale here & linking my favorite BR dresses for Spring below)

shoes: Steve Madden "Intyce" boots

sunglasses: Ray Ban aviators

purse: "Bonjour Au Revoir" clutch from Le Tote (similar here)

watch: Le Coeur "Lisbon" watch (I also have and LOVE the blush pink leather strap)

All Photos: Noah Berg Photography

{Shop my favorite Banana Republic Dresses}

apple for the teacher

{ What I Wore to teach: J.Crew Factory button-down, apple sweater, plaid pencil skirt (shop similar pieces at the bottom of this post) // Steve Madden boots (now on sale for $100!) // Michael Kors handbag (exact bag now on sale!) }

All Photos | Kate Davis Photography

After a week off from work thanks to one epic ice storm that hit Nashville, I am ready to get back in front of my class! We have quite the stretch of work to make it to Science Fair (T-minus 20 days!) & Spring Break (Just 26 more days). Bring it on!

Shop The Look

My favorite accessories (boots + bag) & some sweater/pencil skirt combos I would love to rock soon!

blue + tan

{What I Wore to Teach: J.Crew Factory skirt // J.Crew "schoolboy" blazer (J.Crew Factory version) // Old Navy gingham top // vintage scarf // Steve Madden boots ℅ Belk (Shop all Steve Madden boots at Belk) // RayBan sunglasses }

All Photos | Kate Davis Photo 

If you are following along with the teacher capsule wardrobe series, this outfit is a 

7 + 8 +18

(See all my outfits in this series so far, here)

Life Lessons From Jess - sometimes your outfit is asking for a scarf. 

This particular ensemble was getting a little too match-matchy, so I figured the scarf would kick up the unexpected notch a bit. Verdict? I love it. 

Also, someone mentioned that they had a hard time dressing up their gingham top for work, so I wore mine 2 times last week to prove how versatile this wardrobe classic can be. Stay tuned for outfit #2 later this week!

What do you add to your outfits when they are feeling a little too predictable?

these are my Valentine's Day jeans + a Giveaway

{ What I Wore: J.Crew blouse // Forever21 vest (would be so cute with this one too!) // Gap jeggings (similar 1 // 2 // 3) // Steve Madden "Intyce" boot ℅ Belk // necklace ℅ Yuni Kelley // Ray-Ban sunglasses }

all photos | Zipporah Photography

I loved shopping the Belk Valentine's gift guide for my fix on all things pretty & sparkly, but ultimately decided to treat myself with a little V-day boot action. I can't help it, I adore the classics!

And this Valentine's Day, you can treat yourself too (or your beloved if you so choose)! Belk is giving away TWO $75 gift cards (only open to US entrants)

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Thank you to Belk for sponsoring this post & giveaway. And a big thank YOU for supporting the brands/businesses that make this blog possible!

P.S. Linking up with the Thursday Takeover: WInter Boots.