Outfits – Page 29

Uniform Style

January 5, 2015 by jessica 18 Comments

One of the best things about starting a new year is a chance to enjoy the gorgeous gifts received over the holidays! I certainly don’t want to be part of the sickening “holiday haul” posts (you’d think everyone would realize that the best part of the holidays is spending time with loved ones), but I do want to share just how well my boyfriend did with this J.Crew peacoat. I tend to wear my coats on repeat until they fall apart, so it’s nice to have an alternative to the green coat I’ve been wearing nonstop since last autumn (which, by the way, is indestructible). Paired with my beloved neoprene skirt and a striped shirt, I feel like I should be exploring London’s Notting Hill instead of hanging out in Madison.

DETAILS

Coat: J.Crew
Shirt: Banana Republic (similar)
Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (similar)
Tights: Calvin Klein
Shoes: J.Crew (similar)
Bag: Coach (similar)
Earrings: Vrai & Oro
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca
Ring: Lulu Frost
Sunglasses: Prada
Lips: Stila “Fiore”
Nails: Clinique “Hi Sweetie”

Year in Review | 2014

December 29, 2014 by jessica 10 Comments

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Review | Jordana Paige Handbags

December 23, 2014 by jessica 5 Comments

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]A[/dropcap] few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to try out one of Jordana Paige’s new handbags: the Cora satchel. I tend to reach for smaller bags that barely hold my essentials, even if it means storing my keys in one of Dave’s pockets. So, a large bag was a welcome addition to my wardrobe! I adore how practical this one is. The top of the bag has access to two areas: a dedicated compartment for a tablet (which I actually used for the items I wanted fast access to, like my phone and card case) and a larger compartment that has a zippered pocket inside. Unlike many satchels, this wasn’t divided right in the middle. It had a larger area which gave my camera plenty of space and a thinner pocket to the side. What makes this bag even more unique is how versatile it is. It comes with a crossbody strap and, as you’ll see in the stock photo, there’s an exterior pocket that detaches to moonlight as a clutch. (Perfect for travel, right?) The bag is made of vegan leather and comes in three colors: dark green, dove grey, and dusty rose.

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DETAILS

Coat: J.Crew (similar)
Pants: Banana Republic
Scarf: Tory Burch (love this one)
Bag: c/o Jordana Paige
Shoes: J.Crew (similar)
Rings: Lulu Frost, c/o Vrai & Oro
Bracelet: Monica Vinader
Sunglasses: Prada
Nails: Clinique “Hi Sweetie”
Lips: Clinique “Peony”

Holiday Finery

December 2, 2014 by jessica 15 Comments

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]T[/dropcap]here’s so much pressure to buy a new holiday dress each year and I certainly succumbed, convincing myself that the holidays just wouldn’t be complete without a new satin or sequin frock. After hours of online searching (and a handful of returned rejects), I turned to my own closet and chose this simple black dress. I bought it last summer at Kohl’s and was grateful for the breezy style on those sweltering days. I even brought it to Belgium with me, wore it in Amsterdam, and donned it on the plane home. I never expected that it would be such a pretty canvas for Gerard Yosca’s holiday jewelry (check back tomorrow for a special holiday giveaway!). I added my favorite pumps and a matching mani for a bit of playfulness and made sure to adhere to each of Gerard’s tips for refined holiday dressing.

DETAILS

Dress: Kohl’s (similar)
Shoes: Kate Spade (available in classic colors and red)
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca
Earrings: c/o Gerard Yosca
Ring: c/o Julie Vos (similar)
Clutch: DVF (also love this printed version)
Lips: Stila “Fiore”
Nails: YSL “Bleu Celadon” (similar)

Windy City

November 24, 2014 by jessica 24 Comments

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I[/dropcap]’m officially in the holiday spirit after spending a weekend in Chicago with Dave. I spent too much money on ornaments at the Christkindlmarket (apparently that gluhwein went to my head and my pocketbook), gawked at the city’s holiday decorations, and found this gorgeous shirt to wear throughout the season. Not a bad way to kick off the holidays, even if the weather was frustrating to pack for. I needed my winter coat for the freezing temperatures on Friday and, by the time Sunday rolled around, I barely needed a jacket to keep warm. I stuck with a suitcase full of black and grey, punctuated by these beautiful pieces from Gerard Yosca’s latest collections. The smaller scale makes them ultra wearable (the earrings are even light enough to don all day) and I suspect they’ll transition nicely to Christmas cocktail attire.