my favorite Summer accessory

Good Afternoon! I am holding down the fort over on Because Shanna Said So while my girl is on vacation. 

Come visit me & hear me over-share about my love for Panama hats.... it's a guaranteed good time!

P.S. I am linking up with Marionberry Style for her Trend of the Month Challenge. This month's trend is hats! Find more hat inspiration here!

all yellow

I think it is unfortunate that yellow is a color many women are afraid of.

Sure, it doesn't exactly favor all skin tones, but I think it is a happy color that can be worn successfully in small doses.

Yellow shoes anyone!?

I was actually surprised to find over 15 looks featuring this sunshiny color in my archives!

Over the course of documenting my style on the blog I have worn yellow scarves, sweaters, shirts, shorts, pants, skirts, shoes & dresses! Oh my!

Are you a fan of sunflower color fashion?
What is your favorite way to wear a pop of color?

P.S. see more yellow inspiration as part of MarionBerry Style's "Trend of the Month Challenge: Yellow" link up here.

white button down: b&w

{ What I Wore: J.Crew white button down // Urban Outfitters blazer // Target leopard skinnies // ShoeDazzle silver pumps // vintage clutch // Nars "Heat Wave" lipstick }

{ Get the Look }

white button down {$39.50} + black blazer {$49, exact} + leopard skinnies {exact pair, on sale for $8!!| + silver pumps {$23.97, exact} + red lippy {$26.00, exact} + silver clutch {$16.99}

White button-downs are not only for corporate meetings - in fact, they can be totally transformed for date night outings.... the perfect blank slate in your closet!

I like to loosen up a few buttons & pair this basic with a sleek blazer, printed skinnies & pumps that POP! (boy approved too!)

Mini moment caught in the action of my self-timer, checking a message from my man!

Have you rocked your white button-down for a night out?

How do you take this wardrobe staple from work to play?

Today I am linking up with MarionBerry Style for her Trend of the Month Challenge: Black & White. See the other fab b&w looks here.

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 }

peachy keen

{ What I Wore: J.Crew Blythe blouse // Target leopard skinnies & buckle booties } 

{ Get the Look }

peach button down {$36.99} + leopard skinnies {$22.99} + buckle booties {$59.00}

The three pieces in my closet that I reach to again and again: button-down, skinny jeans, booties

So why not throw them all together, keep the extras to a minimum & let the basics shine?

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 }

making a statement

{ What I Wore: Everlane tank // BaubleBar necklace // H&M leopard skirt // Target wedges }

I don't always make a statement... but when I do, I do it with red lips and a mega necklace

Trend Challenge: Pattern Mixing

{ What I Wore: StyleMint tee // J.Crew shorts & necklace // Steve Madden sandals  // Guise "Molly" sunnies, won in giveaway from Honey&Silk }

Pattern Mixing... we have been talking about this exciting trend for ages (ok like less than a year, but forever in the fashion blogging world)... but it is looking to continue with even more gusto for Fall. So let's get to mixing. 

I saw Cupcakes and Cashmere wearing stripes and geometric prints, so I wore stripes and geometric prints (Mean Girls reference, anyone??)... and turns out, I think it rocks! 

New combo to add to my love of stripes + floral & stripes + dots

Today I am linking up with MarionBerry Style's Trend of the month challenge. 

Check out more lady mix a lots {here}

What are your favorite patterns to mix?

Any that are off limits?

xx

Jessica

Oh, and how sweet are these sunnies?! The most expensive pair I have ever owned... and I didn't even have to pay for them.... I WON them in a giveaway from Honey & Silk, and I cannot wait to wear these sophisticated sunglasses with Every.Thing! Thanks Stephanie!