Outfits – Page 10

Weekend Reading

May 5, 2017 by jessica 8 Comments

Weekend Reading:

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate with homemade margaritas, but leave the sugary mix at the store. Here’s all you need for the perfect marg. (This is pretty much the recipe I use, except I use agave nectar instead of simple syrup.)
I’m not sure it’s possible for me to love Gray Malin more than I already do, but this interview solidified my fan girl status.
It seems like I’m including a weekly pineapple item, huh? I like what I like! Here’s this week’s must have. It’s just $12!
This Tinder guy will provide for you. 😉 (Seriously, I’m so glad I never had to join that site. Fun fact: I met Dave on OkCupid!)
Kirby’s 48-hour guide to Nashville is the perfect way to spend a weekend. (Here’s my travel guide with a few additional must-dos if you’re in the city for a longer period of time.)
How amazing does Grasie look in her pajama-inspired dress?!
The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. I love betting on horses probably more than I should, but I only do it on four occasions: when I’m actually at the track, Derby day, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. For the last three, I only put $25 down on the first race and use any winnings for the last two. (I’m pretty risk averse!) Read up on the Derby contenders here.
Who would have predicted that brow art would be a thing?
Zara’s jewelry is so good right now. I’m loving these orange fringe hoops and these rhinestone waterfalls.
This editorial explores why J.Crew’s vision of a preppy America failed, and its future isn’t looking too rosy with Jenna Lyons stepping down and a recent layoff of 150 employees.
West Elm is offering free shipping on select furniture for a limited time with code BIGDEAL. If you have your eye on any of these, buy them now! Shipping on oversize pieces really adds up.
Speaking of furniture, I’m crazy about this ultra glam outdoor chair.
This is an interesting peek into the lucrative “healing” gemstone industry.

ICYMI:

We lost out on another house, despite going $16,000 over asking. Sigh. Bacon didn’t care.
I’ve purchased a few things from this week’s “The Coveted” already.
New Orleans is more than just booze and beads! (The opening picture to the NOLA city guide is my favorite travel pic I’ve taken yet. There’s a good chance I’m getting that one framed for the new house whenever it happens!)

Spring Casual

April 24, 2017 by jessica 6 Comments

I’ve had this outfit on repeat lately. It’s such an easy ensemble to slip on and feel pulled together without sacrificing comfort, and the tunic sweater is the perfect spring-to-summer transitional piece when the weather just isn’t warm enough for a flimsy top. (It also looks cute with cropped pants for the office.) I bought this one late last summer from J.Crew, but LOFT has a few alternatives that I like even more: this one comes in lavender and heather grey, this one has cute ties at the sides and comes in tomato and gold, and I’m all about the variegated turquoise stripes in this one.

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Linking Up: Pink Sole, More Pieces of Me, Oh to Be a Muse

Flounce | New Orleans

April 21, 2017 by jessica 2 Comments

Browse other New Orleans posts here! I’ll have a travel guide up next week!

Time for Spring

April 13, 2017 by jessica 1 Comment

This week has just been slipping away from me! I’ve barely had enough time to take care of my priority list at work, let alone blog in the evening! So, it’s especially fitting that today’s post is all about the watch brand that I’m currently obsessed with: Welly Merck. Welly Merck was founded by a couple that met on a trip to Italy: Merck, an American man who was born into a steel artisan family, and Welly, a Swiss woman who came from a traditional watch-making family. After a transcontinental romance, Merck eventually moved to Switzerland to be with Welly and the two merged their artisan skills to launch a watch brand commemorating their love story.

The timepiece these two lovebirds created is absolutely stunning! If you saw my Instagram story last week, you know I was already over-the-moon with the company based on the packaging alone. I mean, a turquoise gift box with a magenta ribbon?! Be still my beating heart! Of course, the piece nestled inside that box was even more beautiful. I chose the “Classic Chicago” design with a gold-plated mesh band and a white face. The watch has a nice weight to it that feels luxurious rather than heavy, and the flexible mesh band and clasp allows you to size the watch without going to a jeweler. (I have tiny wrists and I always have to get links taken out of watch bands. I love that this one can be easily adjusted for my pint-sized wrists.) My favorite aspect of the watch is that the substantial mesh band looks like a luxe piece of jewelry that you can stack with your other beloved pieces. It also comes in rose gold and silver, allowing you to pick the piece that will coordinate with your collection. You know I’m all about my gold costume jewels, so I felt I’d get the most mileage out of the gold version. Although, that rose gold watch was awfully tempting! (There are also leather straps available if metal isn’t your thing.)

The watch is an investment for many budgets, coming in at $265. While I received a complimentary sample, I do feel like the quality is in line with that price point. It feels — and looks — more expensive than it is. Plus, after a week of wear, it seems like it’ll be scratch-resistant, keeping it picture-perfect for years to come.

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A big thanks to Welly Merck for partnering on this post!

Ray of Light | New Orleans

April 3, 2017 by jessica 12 Comments

I bought this dress back in January and have been itching to wear it ever since it arrived, so it’s probably not surprising that it was the very first thing I tucked inside my suitcase for our New Orleans trip. I know that interest in off-the-shoulder, cold-shoulder, and peek-a-boo shoulder silhouettes is starting to wane, but I’m still into it when it comes to flirty little numbers like this. The dress sort of reminds me of a Chloé number without the insane price tag. In fact, it’s now on sale for just $36.50! There’s also a green version that’s still full price. I’ll likely add it to my closet the moment it hits the sale section. I have a pair of palm-print flats (sort of like these) that would look darling with it!