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The Blues

March 28, 2016 by jessica 19 Comments

Loft Swing Anorak

My NCAA bracket was a mess after the tournament’s first weekend, but I was somewhat comforted by Wisconsin’s pair of wins that landed them in the Sweet Sixteen. After their frustrating loss on Friday, I threw in the bracket on the rest of the college basketball season and turned my attention to my latest sartorial win: this adorable swing anorak coat from LOFT. As I mentioned earlier, I had been on the lookout for a spring coat that I could bring on our trip. (In ten short days! Holy moly!) I tried couple of trench coats (this and this) and wasn’t keen on either one of them. The fits weren’t great on me and I didn’t love the style enough to keep trying different trench coats, so I switched gears and started looking at anoraks when I came across this swing style from LOFT. It has a sueded finish and is lined with a knit jersey material. I love the youthful swing silhouette that allows for plenty of room at the hips. It doesn’t look sloppy, though, thanks to the cinched back waist that can be adjusted with a drawstring inside.

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Jacket: LOFT Swing Anorak
Dress: Dee Elle (old, other dresses by the brand)
Purse: Rebecca Minkoff “Mini Affair”
Shoes: Louise et Cie (also love these loafers and these metallic flats)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker “Number One”
Necklace: Lele Sadoughi “Maraca” Pendant (on sale here and here; full price here)
Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos (I’ve been loving them stacked)
Lips: Stila “Betsey”
Nails: Zoya “Blu”

Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: dee elle dress, julie vos botticelli collection, karen walker number one sunglasses, lele sadoughi maraca pendant, loft swing anorak, louise et cie joey loafers, monica vinader atlantis ring, rebecca minkoff mini affair, stila betsey, zoya blu

Happy Easter

March 27, 2016 by jessica 4 Comments

Happy Easter

I hope you’re spending the day eating your weight in Easter candy!

Filed Under: Home Tagged With: Easter

The Weekend Guide

March 25, 2016 by jessica 4 Comments

The Weekend Guide 03.25.16

NEVER
A dermotolgist weighs in on the popular skincare DIYs that you should never try.

DECORATE
Make sure all of your Easter guests know your party’s hashtag by putting it right on the eggs.

SILENCE
This essay talks about taming your mammoth to find your authentic self and stop caring about what others think.

DRESS
I’m a sucker for a new iPhone background. This one featuring Tory Burch’s beautiful mosiac print is my current favorite.

LEARN
A pigment library at Harvard catalogs the world’s colors for scientific analysis, including dating and authenticating artwork. One of the most unusual pigments comes from the resin harvested from mummy wrappings.

MAKE
I’m still on a homemade pizza kick. This margherita recipe is next up!

EARLIER THIS WEEK
Spilled the contents of my travel purse.
Coveted a bright combination of pink and lemon.
Rounded up a selection of tassel sandals.
Shared how the terrorist attack in Brussels affects our travel plans.
Bought $12 sunglasses that are incredibly similar to my Karen Walker pair.

Five Under $55

purse, $42 | cami, $30 | dress, $22 | sandals, $50 | earrings, $45

Filed Under: Home, Style, Weekend Guide Tagged With: Five Under $55, the weekend guide

Top Trend :: Tassel Sandals

March 24, 2016 by jessica 5 Comments

Flat Tassel Sandals for Women

Tassel-embellished sandals are my favorite trend for the upcoming season and I’ve been on the hunt for my own pair. I gave these a whirl and they were beautiful in person, but they didn’t fit my foot correctly. The top band was just a tad too snug, so my foot couldn’t slide up further, leaving too much room in front of my toes and not enough room for my heel. Oh well, as you can see above, there are plenty of gorgeous pairs to choose from!

First Row: Loeffler Randall, $250 | Cocobelle, $90
Second Row: Loeffler Randall, $350 | Figue, $145
Third Row: Rebecca Minkoff, $150 | Stuart Weitzman, $345
Fourth Row: Nine West, $40 | Marc Fisher, $140

 

Filed Under: Style Tagged With: flat sandals, tassel sandals, tassels, top trend

My Heart is With Brussels

March 23, 2016 by jessica 4 Comments

Brussels

I am deeply shocked, saddened, and appalled by the terrorist attack in Brussels yesterday. Many of you know that Dave and I traveled to the Belgian capital two years ago and plan to visit once again in less than four weeks.

I came across a poignant editorial on Travel + Leisure yesterday about the importance of traveling after an attack. Closing borders, minds, and hearts is at the root of terrorism. It’s understandable that we yearn for comfort and safety and after an event so tragic — and it’s something that presidential candidate Donald Trump preys on relentlessly with his own messages of hate — but we can’t let it stop us from being curious and open-minded about the world.

That said, we do plan to be vigilant about watching the news and keeping abreast of travel alerts in the weeks leading up to the trip and while we’re overseas. I suspect that in a month Brussels will be more secure than it has ever been. If something happens, we’ll adjust our plans accordingly and venture to a new city. Taking a financial hit on the hotel and the flight to Brussels from Copenhagen isn’t that big of a deal in the long run. It’s only money. I’m hopeful that our plans will remain in tact and we have the opportunity to once again explore this beautiful part of the world.

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: belgium, brussels

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Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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It’s so nice to be home after a whirlwind week. It’s so nice to be home after a whirlwind week. We flew out to Philadelphia last Friday for a few days of exploring. It was our first time in the City of Brotherly Love and we loved every minute of it from the architecture to the restaurants, and most of all: the welcoming and friendly people. After that, we had one night at home before a flight to Denver to celebrate my cousin’s wedding. We got back to Madison late last night and have spent the day puttering around the house, getting caught up on laundry, grocery shopping, harvesting the season’s first tomatoes from the garden, and admiring just how much the hydrangeas have grown in the course of a week.
I always get a kick out of comparing views of our I always get a kick out of comparing views of our home today to the photos I took during our home inspection. (Swipe to see our main bedroom then!) While I knew the house had potential, it was hard to look past some of the owner’s “design” choices. Though, it looks like the room was destined to have a warm-toned quilt. 😂

P.S. @schoolhouse just released new colors of their popular Stillwater Floral Quilt!

And, for those interested, I’ve linked my bedroom items here: https://liketk.it/5iC8R

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Back in December, we booked @therobeychicago for a Back in December, we booked @therobeychicago for a couple nights in the summer and our long awaited anticipation of lounging by the rooftop pool was finally fulfilled last weekend. It also inadvertently became the weekend I made Dave eat a cheeseburger every day, between @redhotranchchicago, @eatmottst, and @smallcheval. There are worst ways to spend a weekend.

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Our guest room wasn’t a design priority until la Our guest room wasn’t a design priority until late last year when we finally bought a bed, mattress, and a set of sheets. We used some of our own extra bedding (tucking in the generous overhang of our king blankets under the queen-sized mattress) and old bedside lamps from our bedroom: functional, but not quite the charming space I’d envisioned.
 
That started to change when I purchased the Popcorn Grid Coverlet from Schoolhouse — an item I’d been eyeing for years — plus some graphic floral pillows. Then came a bright blue round cushion and the sweetest Teig lamp, both generously gifted by Schoolhouse, and the room finally started to come together. You can shop my picks here: https://liketk.it/5f322

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Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hi Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hit peak bloom right around my birthday on May 30. My mom would fill a large crystal vase with fresh-cut stems, and their scent would waft through the house. 

Now that I live a few hours south and lilac season wraps up earlier, the blooms actually mark the start of my birthday month.

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Snapshots from the past week: • Spent quality t Snapshots from the past week:

• Spent quality time with my favorite cat

• Biked for Pacificos, chips and quac, and tacos at @bandit.tacos 

• Loved how the rain collected on the Lady’s Mantle I planted last year

• Dipped my toes (quite literally) into this year’s mesh shoe trend

• Snapped a lot of Lily content

• Drove home with a new lilac in the passenger seat
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