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Happy Friday ladies!  

Take some time to check out these great links!

• DahliaLynn Lane is dressed for the zoo in one of spring's hottest trends - a backward cardigan! Head over to see how she styles it! So cute! (find DahliaLynn Lane on Twitter!)
• A Dash of Details is crazy for gingham! She shows us how this preppy pattern can make a statement in fashion, interiors and food! (find A Dash of Details on Twitter!)
• Rachael, Really knows how to rock a pair of cowboy boots! Pop over to see what she pairs them with to make for a stylish spring outfit! (find Rachael, Really on Twitter!) 
• Fabulously Average is taking a break from this season's trendy brights and going with classic navy blue. She looks so ladylike in her polka-dotted dress! (find Fabulously Average on Twitter!)
• Here & Now rounds up all of her favorite summer neutrals for a refreshing, warmer weather look!  I have my eye on more than a few! (find Here & Now on Twitter!)
• Style Your Life is serving up some serious home inspiration with West Elm's spring line! You will want one of everything!! (Find Style Your Life on Twitter!)
• Lipstick & Lollies got a taste of summer on a trip to Austin and wore the perfect layered outfit! She proves that maxis and chambray were meant to go together!!
• Sweetie Pie Style is channeling her inner Egyptian with a her new statement necklace! You won't believe the price! Get your wallets ready! (Find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)
• POSH Blog is sporting a fierce top knot and a tone on tone outfit! She is definitely looking posh! (Find POSH blog on Twitter!)
• Second Street East mixes some fun pieces for a bright, colorful look. They inspired a pretty cute pillow arrangement, too! (Find Second Street East on Twitter!)
• Olive & an Arrow is looking gorgeous in her boho chic ensemble! A white maxi and flower headband makes for a romantic summer look! (Find Olive & an Arrow on Twitter!)
• Good Life is dressing the part for cooler temps with simple, classic layers! Add in a leather jacket and you have the perfect amount of edginess! (Find Good Life on Twitter!)
• 100 Inspirations shows us how to get Katie Holmes' polished casual look. Stop by to see how you can recreate the look for under $100!

Happy Friday the 13th!

I am moving tomorrow (just a couple of streets over), and being the OCD list maker that I am, have about a million post-it notes with lists written all over them stuck to everything right now! 

So ready to be moved in, and start nesting!

What do you have planned for this weekend?

TGIF

xx

Jessica

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investment piece: tweed jacket

If you have been following along for any amount of time, you know that I am on a hunt for THE perfect tweed coat - tailored, preferably black & white, timeless, and versatile. 

Unfortunately, at this point in my life a classic Chanel coat is simply out of the question... so I have been stalking every other tweed jacket that lives on the internets. 

{ via People StyleWatch November 2011 Issue }

I stumbled upon the tweed jacket offerings at Zara and had to physically close my wide open mouth. Check out these options: here, here, here (studs!), here, here, here (love the piping), here, and here (those shoulders!). Now I have the challenge of choosing just one (I am a budget girl!)

Of course, I am still head over heals with the Spring J.Crew tweed jacket, which I swooned when I saw it on sale here (UPDATE: looks like it sold out... Nooooo)
Looks like this J.Crew jacket is now offered... pretty amazing!

Should I stick by my first dream of a classic black & white tweed, or branch out for a studded, pastel, or embellished option! Too many options are not good for me, HELP!
What do you think? Which one is your favorite?
xx

Jessica

buzzing neon

Wow, so I actually got dressed (out of my black maxi dress) twice last weekend!

I found this jean jacket buried in my closet during my preparation to move this upcoming weekend. 

This little gem has been with me since high school, and I am happy to report that both of us are more popular this time around!

This dress + jacket + wedge combo was perfect for a day at the vineyards with my girlfriends. A dress to stay warm in the heat of the day, a jacket for when the sun goes down, and wedges so that I can walk on the grass even after a couple glasses of vino!

And yes, Tennessee has a vineyard! ha

{ Gap Jean Jacket {current style} // Boutique Dress // Nine West Wedges {love these} // Ray-Ban Sunnies }

Yesterday I was talking about neutrals, and today I am thinking about neons... looking to upgrade my neutrals with a little neon action this summer! 

{ Whether you want to rock head to toe neon, or add just a pinch, there are many options in stores now }

"Stalk" my neon obsessions {here}

What are you looking forward to wearing come summer?

xx

Jessica

trends that make you go hmm... summer neutrals

I am personally a huge fan of Summer Neutrals (and even neutrals for Spring too!). When it gets hot, one of my favorite ways to chill out is with a subdued color palette. Summer neutrals are perfect for music festivals, weddings (just NOT white!), grilling out with friends, or relaxing pool/beach-side.

I found this "old school" pin that I tore out of InStyle last summer, and also rounded-up some of my favorite picks currently in stores (oh how I wish the internet was my closet!)

{ via InStyle May 2011 Issue } 

{ via InStyle May 2011 Issue } 

White, tan, blush, cream... so refreshing in the warmer months! 

Dress your neutrals up with metallics, or rock them out with neons!

See all of my summer neutral picks (and more!) here... 

Have you heard of Currently Obsessed? I just started a collection, and I hope you will "stalk" my Obsession board (again, if only the internets were my closet)! 

I will try to keep my collection current with mostly affordable, chic, pieces with a few lust worthy save-your-pennies items thrown in there too!

{STALK ME}

xx

Jessica

the big D

My girlfriends and I were just discussing this past weekend how much fun it is "growing up" together... We survived college, deciding what to wear to theme parties, planning our year around Spring Break in Mexico, and stir-fry + champagne for dinner. Now we get to enjoy seeing each other settle into jobs that we love, meet the man of our dreams, plan weddings, and meet up for drinks and dancing over fabulous Bachelorette party weekends... I love my girls!

{Friday night dancing}

{Saturday brunch}

{Saturday private pain

{our masterpieces}

{Going out big our last night in Dallas}

I am so blessed to have wonderful, caring, FUN, beautiful (inside and out) friends from all stages of my life, and I look forward to each new chapter of my journey with these ladies!

xx

Jessica