Day 23: turkey

Remember that time I told you that layering with chambray can be tricky as it often leads to excess bulk... well, when covering turkey belly, a little extra layering is just what I needed!

Gobble, gobble, and give me seconds thirds!

{ What I Wore: J.Crew sweater & chambray shirt // Gap khakis // ShoeDazzle flats }

{ Get the look }

pink sweater {$39.99, exact one} + chambray shirt {$33.00} + khakis {$34.95, exact pair} + cap toe flats {$79.98} + collar necklace {$16.80, so cool!}

My backyard... *humble brag*

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 }

this is 25

{ What I Wore: Topshop peplum top // Arden B shorts {similar} // Zara heels {similar} // boutique necklace {love this one!} }

This is what 25 looks like. Happy Birthday to me

 Me and my 2 large checked bags are on our way down to Panama City Beach, Florida to celebrate my college bestie's bachelorette party. And you know I am getting me a rental car...
 oh the perks of getting older!

xx

Jessica

black&white

Good morning!

Day 7 of my 30X30 Remix Challenge... Mustache Party edition

That's right, tonight we are having a good old fashioned mustache party... really just mustached teamed reason to have friends over to our place for some games (pin the 'stache on Burt Reynolds) and giggling!

check back soon for party pics :) 

(we even made a mustache for the keg... hehe)

The "colors" of the party are black + white + red... so I thought I would get into the mood with a little gender mixing feminine meets masculine black&white combo... 

Not sure it is what my dreams were made when I thought up this outfit... but I think it will do nonetheless

{ Urban Outfitters Blazer / J.Crew Button Down, Windsor Store Liquid Leggings / Nine West Black Pumps }

Here are some more liquid leather legging outfit ideas via my "old school pin"/magazine tear out

I love how everyday glam Gwyneth Paltrow looks in her pair!

{ via People StyleWatch magazine, scanned in }

Are you working on your Pinterest Challenge projects?! 

Have a great weekend

xx 

Jessica

winter jewels (color brigade)

Button Down/Skirt: J.Crew
Necklace: Lefler's Boutique
Booties: Charlotte Russe

Hold the presses - I am not only wearing red LIPSTICK, but also COLORED tights...{gasp}...! I am trying to embrace more color in my wardrobe and makeup routine, and figured I should just jump right in the deep end.

Have you checked in on the cute&little asian sensation that is Kileen? She has a segment on her blog called the Color Brigade, and I have decided to join the movement (see the new button on the left column of my site?)

Here's hoping that this is the first step forward to embracing more color. Last month it was mustard that I was crushing hard on (here, here, & here), and this month I am gravitating towards jewel tones (ruby, amethyst, peridot). Any go to colors or families of colors in your wardrobe rotation these days?

xx

Jessica

day to night

Recently, this is what I have to tell myself while I stand in front of my closet each morning, my feet freezing on the wood floors...
"I will not dress in blue jeans & a T-shirt to work, even though I am a Graduate Student, and can"

"I will not dress in sweats, even thought it is COLD and I want to"

But I will make my closet work me, and wear something that is comfortable, warm, and able to transition with me during all the things I have to do in a day

Case in point- this skirt has an elastic waistband (pretty darn close to a skirt version of sweat pants), these tights+over-the-knee boots keep me toasty warm, and my new StyleMint T is wear-every day soft and comfy! Done and Done

Top - StyleMint
Skirt - Splendid (old) - it has POCKETS!
Boots - Steve Madden (last year)
Moto-Jacket - Plato's Closet
Collar Necklace - Lefler's Boutique

Friday was "date night" with my man. We devoured some yummy rolls at Samari Sushi (our favorite in town!), before grabbing some seasonal beers at the Flying Saucer (btw- a little pumkin beer goes a LONG way!), and then went to Demetri Martin's stand-up comedy show at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Demetri earned points with me by making fun of ice cubes... seriously, what is your deal ice-cube-in-the-bottom-of-my-glass-that-smacks-me-in-the-face? (skip to 1:25 if you just want to see that one joke)