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Gap Cords
J.Crew Ballet Flats & Sweater
Ann Taylor snow leopard shell

Good Morning!

I'm trying to rock stylish yet comfy and warm... so I fall back on my snow leopard pieces {here, here, here} with colored cords and a classic cardi. Wham, Bam, Thank you Ma'am.

Stay chic and warm my friends

xx

Jessica

buying in bulk

When "people" said that pointy toe heels were "back", I laughed. Black, 3" heel, pointed toe pumps are my go-to shoe, and pretty much have been since I started wearing shoes.  

I am very particular and only buy heels that don't have a leather covered heels, because, let's be honest, I am clumsy, and step in a lot of cracks/grates/dirt that do quite a number on my shoes, so I need them to be as hardy as possible (but my cobbler sure does appreciate my business! haha)

In fact, when I find a pair of heels that fit my perfect heel description, for a good price, I usually scoop them up immediately, and then hoard them away. In the above picture the pair I am wearing currently are on the far right, and the other two are my bench warmers ready to be called in to the game, if need be!

Do you have any go-to items in your closet that you stock up on?

What is your favorite pair of shoes? Are they the fanciest, or the ones you wear the most?

Hope you are enjoying your Presidents' Day (I'm at work, whomp whomp)

xx

Jessica

hail to the chief

Have you noticed - there are two things I love more than I should: J.Crew and a good steal of a deal! 

So it is not hard to image that J.Crew's online sale site, "J.Crew Factory" is right up my alley. 

When the online factory store first opened, I purchased two things. The shirt I scooped up was cute and a great deal, but the ballet flats were not of the regular J.Crew quality, and got sent back. My J.Crew Factory history has been 50% good (.500 batting average?), but I am ready to try it again now that it has been up and running for a while... and it couldn't be a better time!

This Presidents' Day weekend (until Monday night) J.Crew Factory items are all 30% off (as marked) with an additional 20% off when you spend $150+  (yay for Presidents' and their birthdays!)

Score these awesome deals: Classic trench for under $150; adorable $ 40 chambray skirt; $40 chambray shirt (my fave!); $40 white button down (can never have too many of these); totally mixable $40 sailor stripe shirt; fun $50 pencil skirt

Any Presidents' Day Sales you will be checking out?

I'll be at work Monday, but probably trolling for good deals online!

xx

Jessica

re:generation

Good Morning! I am back here on a Saturday to share a bit about a documentary my dear roommate treated me to on Thursday night (she is in the "music industry" and knows all the coolest things!)

I am very much into music (of all kinds) and am also super spoiled to live in Nashville where every restaurant/bar/hotel has free music nightly (and most of them all throughout the day as well)... and this new music collaboration featured in the documentary "Re:Generation" is like nothing I have seen before (I mean The Doors jamming out with Skrillex was so beyond, it gave me goosebumps!)

The gist is that 5 mainstream electronic DJ's (Skrillex, DJ Premiere, Pretty Lights, The Crystal Method, Marc Ronson) got together with 5 other genres of music (Classic, Country, R&B, Jazz, and Rock) to create a unique and modern "song". I think Mark Ronson best described it as "gumbo", in that each "ingredient" you put into the pot is tangible and unique, but when you mix it all together it takes on a state of its own that is unlike any of the individual elements... interested?

To learn more, you can watch the trailer, or find more information and participating theaters at the official website here

xx

Jessica

the "IT" list

Happy Friday ladies!

Take some time to enjoy these links!

• gs lillian is inspired by coral and aqua for spring... stop by to check out this gorgeous color combination and you will be inspired too! (check out gs lillian on twitter!)
• the capital barbie shares this chocolate cream cheese cupcake recipe - as if we haven't had enough chocolate this week!  But this looks too good to pass up! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
• rachael really found the perfect sweater - don't you love it when that happens? Check out where she found it and how she styles it! (find rachael really on twitter!)
• suze wears clothes lays out three fun outfits featuring a simple red top... I especially like this dressed-up/dressed-down look featuring classic All-Stars! (find suze wears clothes on twitter!)
• stay in the lines styles up a perfect winter outfit featuring a great pair of red skinny jeans - see how she styles them and what her perfect winter day is! (find stay in the lines on twitter!)
• good clean fun makes champagne cake pops and they look amazing and delicious!  Check out her handy work and the recipe! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
• here and now snags the uber-popular leopard print skinnies that are all the rage these days for a great price!  See her secret source! (find here and now on twitter!)
• live a lot somehow finds a way to look amazing when she isn't feeling great - I think the cozy scarf and sunglasses have something to do with it!
• sweetie pie style has gorgeous garden inspiration... I know it's just what I need on these gloomy winter days.  Check out her finds and get inspired to start working in your own garden very soon! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• along abbey road is looking stylish yet casual in simple gingham - stop by her blog to commiserate with her "first world blogger problems." We've all been there! (find along abbey road on twitter!)
• the tiemann girls round up their favorite eats in Austin - just in time for Texas Style Council.  I am for sure taking notes here! (find the tiemann girls on twitter!)
• 100 inspirations features an Ali Larter look for less (and lesser!) - check out how you can get the bold red look for yourself! 

the IT list is produced weekly by jill of good life, for information on how you can be involved, click here!

TGIF!

{and Happy Half Birthday to me!}

xx

Jessica