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Weekend Guide

April 11, 2015 by jessica

STUDY
‘Tis the season for weddings! If you’re planning nuptials, here are some guidelines to make the party a memorable one. Although, I’d skip the pig roast. (True Embarrassing Family Story: My late grandfather owned a tavern. When I was young, he decided to host a family reunion with–what else?–a pig roast. Long story short, the bar set aflame. The Hamm side sure knows how to party.)

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CONSIDER
I don’t know if I could wear the same thing to work every day, but I appreciate the freedom that comes with it.

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SMILE
The Mindy Project is one of my not-so-guilty pleasures. Behold, a bit of Mindy wisdom.

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SHOP
Gray Malin has sweetened the pot with free framing for a limited time. Your walls are looking a little dull, right?

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SIP
Not only do I want to drink this, I want to Instagram it.

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SWOON
The Humane Society of Utah partnered with photographer Guinnevere Shuster to take photo booth-style portraits of pups up for adoption, capturing each dog’s quirky personality. It’s been a huge success with a 93.26% placement rate. (Really, click through, the photos are irresistible.)

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FITNESS UPDATE
I’ve been sick with a terrible cold for about a week now. The only upside of feeling cruddy and losing my appetite is that I’m officially down 10 pounds since mid-January. The dress I wanted to wear to Dave’s sister’s wedding (today!) finally fits and I’m a lot less insecure about rocking a swimsuit in South Florida next week. I still have another 10 pounds I’d like to shed, but we’ll deal with that after vacation.

Friday Five Under $55

April 10, 2015 by jessica

I don’t know about you, but I’ve already managed to blow my budget this month. Thank goodness for a few great deals this weekend:

This boho lace top from LOFT comes in at $49.50 and has the prettiest peekaboo eyelet detail around the waist.
A perforated tote ($25) in cream is perfect for work this spring.
I’m cheating a little bit with this pair of linen crossover shorts from J.Crew. Technically the price is $59.50, but you can snag them for 25% off through April 14 with code SHOPNOW.
These drop earrings from Kenneth Jay Lane are stunning. I love the light turquoise blue. (And, of course, they’re sold out now. Try these laid back chandeliers instead.)
I tend to shy away from faux leather shoes, but these chic gold slides are worth trying for $13. They also come in rose gold.

The Coveted

April 9, 2015 by jessica

This week, I’m smitten with:

Floral sunglasses. These are such a ridiculous splurge, but they’d be so fun to wear all summer. Here’s a low-cost alternative.
Lulu Frost’s Friends & Family sale! Take 20% off sitewide, starting with these earrings. No coupon code needed. The discount is taken at checkout.
A ruffled hem that makes me wish I could wear cropped tops.
Essie’s perfect polish set for spring weddings.
A vibrant turquoise romper.
One of my purchases from the Shopbop Friends & Family sale, which runs through the end of today: a pretty pair of Loeffler Randall “Amelia” sandals. You know I prefer wearing flats, but sometimes a girl just needs a pretty pair of heels. There are other colors available at Piperlime. They’re not on sale right now, but I’m sure they’ll be on promotion eventually with Piperlime’s upcoming closure.
Classic chambray stripes.
And my other Shopbop purchase: a stunning Kenneth Jay Lane necklace. It’s scheduled to arrive today, just in time to head into my suitcase for next week’s vacation.

Petals & Pleats

April 6, 2015 by jessica

I bought this dress a few months ago with the intent to wear it during next week’s Florida vacation, but it made an early debut when the mercury rose to 76 degrees. The loose silhouette is perfect for hot days…even if you’re at risk of a Marilyn Monroe moment when the wind picks up! I especially like how the petals of this Gerard Yosca necklace perfectly mimic the pleats in the dress. And, on that note, don’t forget to enter to win your own jewelry set from Gerard Yosca. There’s a daisy pendant and earrings up for grabs here. It’s a prize valued at $252!

Dress: Line & Dot (also comes in three other colors)
Bag: Tory Burch
Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana c/o SmartBuyGlasses
Earrings: c/o Gerard Yosca
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca

Weekend Guide

April 4, 2015 by jessica

EAT
Doesn’t this radish sandwich sound amazing? You can bet I’m making it for lunch this week.

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DECORATE
Decoupage tropical Easter eggs tomorrow.

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RECAP
The final episodes of Mad Men begin airing tomorrow. Recap the show’s fashion moments with Janie Bryant.

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SEE
Blink and you’ll miss tonight’s lunar eclipse. It will be the shortest one this century.

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BUY
Are Dr. Scholl’s sandals making a comeback this spring? Harper’s Bazaar says yes. Read what the brand’s creative director had to say about Marc Jacobs designing a lookalike pair. (I actually have a pair from high school that are packed away. I’m feeling a little old that I can just pull a pair out from my personal archive.)

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ENTER
There are four days left to enter to win a pair of daisy earrings and a necklace from Gerard Yosca’s spring collection.

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FITNESS UPDATE
Ha! There’s so much Easter candy! And my parents are here this weekend! And there’s a pie in the oven! Let’s recap next week. 😉

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