Outfits – Page 28

In the Pink

March 9, 2015 by jessica 27 Comments

Even though I’m absolutely exhausted the week Daylight Savings Time begins, knowing that warm weather is on the horizon is worth every minute of sleepiness! The majority of this week is forecasted to be in the upper 50s and I can’t wait to wear more spring dresses (sans tights!) like this a-line shift from BB Dakota. It’s such an easy piece to throw on and feel pulled together. (It’s only $88, which makes the blue version awfully tempting.)

Dress: BB Dakota (runs large, read my review notes here)
Shoes: Kate Spade (old, similar)
Purse: Rebecca Minkoff c/o Shopbop
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos
Ring: Lulu Frost
Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana c/o SmartBuyGlasses
Nails: Clinique “Hi Sweetie”
Lips: Clinique “Peony”

Classic Cool

February 23, 2015 by jessica 13 Comments

Saturdays are for playing favorites and, for me, that usually means turning to the classics. Nothing feels more effortless than a striped sweater and a pair of cropped pants (with plenty of stretch!). I actually received the sweater from Garnet Hill last week and it’s already one of my favorite pieces. It’s unbelievably soft and didn’t lose its shape through the course of the day. (I would have worn it again on Sunday if we weren’t getting together with the same people!)

I’ll admit that I didn’t know much about Garnet Hill prior to receiving my sweater. The brand was established in 1976 and was known for introducing high-quality flannel sheets to the marketplace through its mail-order catalog. Even though its product offerings have expanded drastically (Lilly Pulitzer bedding, anyone?), Garnet Hill still prides itself on offering products with fine natural fibers. This cashmere sweater is no different and can I just point out that the stripes match up on the side seams? You know that’s basically the universal sign of good quality. 😉

Sweater: c/o Garnet Hill (true to size)
Pants: Banana Republic
Coat: J.Crew
Shoes: Ferragamo
Purse: Rebecca Minkoff c/o Shopbop
Bracelet: Hermes
Ring: Lulu Frost
Nails: Clinique “Hi Sweetie”
Lips: Stila “Beso”

Bows on Toes

February 9, 2015 by jessica 24 Comments

Any day above freezing is a day for coat-free outfit photos! And what better way to show off my favorite new skirt?! I couldn’t be happier with the windowpane design and the short, flippy style.

Now, let’s talk shoes. These darling block-heel pumps are from DUO, a new-to-me British brand that specializes in classic designs with customizable fits. If I hadn’t been enamored with the “Karin” style (give me a ’60s inspiration any day), I would have opted for a pair of boots. I have a hard time finding boots to fit my calves and the made-to-measure shafts are awfully tempting. I wear a standard size 7 and went with the European 37, even if it technically translates into a size 6.5. They fit perfectly, they’re comfortable, and the quality is outstanding.

Sweater: J.Crew; Skirt: Loft; Shoes: c/o DUO; Purse: Coach (similar); Ring: Lulu Frost; Necklace: Vintage (similar); Sunglasses: Prada; Bracelet: Hermes; Nails: Zoya “Purity” and decals c/o Jamberry; Lips: Stila “Fiore”

My Favorite Things

January 19, 2015 by jessica 14 Comments

Little striped dresses and turquoise, mint accents. These are a few of my faaaa-vor-ite things.

Please go back and reread that in the tune of The Sound of Music song, if you didn’t already.

Seriously, though, this little dress really is one of my new favorites. I found it on sale for just $15. I didn’t have high hopes for it when I placed the order, but it was cheap and returnable, so why not? Little did I know that I’d fall in love with it. The jersey fabric has a nice weight to it and it didn’t even get stretched out during the five hour round trip drive we took to Decorah on Saturday to visit the Toppling Goliath brewery. (Yes, it was warm enough to go without tights this weekend–a rare treat in January!)

While we’re on the topic of striped dresses, I did order the DVF striped wrap dress last week (the one I was so excited about) and I’m actually on the fence about it. The lyocell blend feels silky and it’s cute, but I just don’t have “the feeling.” I’m going to try it on again this week, but I might exchange it for this BCBG “Chantal” dress. Isn’t it gorgeous?

Dress: ASOS; Coat: J.Crew; Necklace: Lele Sadoughi; Clutch: DVF (similar); Sunglasses: Prada; Shoes: Ferragamo (other colors); Lips: Clinique “Peony”; Nails: Essie “First Timer”

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Prep School

January 12, 2015 by jessica 20 Comments

Last week’s wind chills brought Madison to -30 degrees. Schools were cancelled, my office was closed, and all I wanted to do was dive back under the covers and hibernate until spring. We ventured out on Sunday (a balmy 26 degrees) to take a few photos of what’s become my winter uniform. You might balk at my bare ankles (that Fran so affectionately calls “hussy ankles”), but I promise you that Wisconsin made my skin weirdly resistant to cold weather. If it’s not windy, not under zero degrees, and I’m not expected to be outside longer than it takes to scamper from the car, I’m showing a little skin. Scandalous.

In other news, I bought a new bag! I agonized between it and this mod canteen purse (ahem, first-world problems), but the more versatile option seemed like a better bet. I’m already daydreaming about bringing it on vacation. There’s plenty of room for my camera and for the little trinkets I collect throughout the day. (At risk of being dubbed a cat lady, Bacon was also pretty jazzed about the purchase.)