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Friday Five Under $55

June 5, 2015 by jessica 9 Comments

Isn’t this bucket bag darling? It’s a cost-conscious way to try the trend at just $36. It also comes in red and grey.
An easy pull-over top. (With my broken foot, all I want to do is wear things that are loose or have an elastic waist. These crutches are really hindering my style game.)
Canvas espadrilles. White probably isn’t the most practical, but they also come in red.
A nautical bracelet.
Linen shorts with a drawstring waist. Dave purchased these for me last weekend in the Twin Cities in “Aztec rust.” I love them. They’re easy to get on and off with my crutches and they still look cute when they’re a little wrinkled (because, you know, linen will do that). If you’re between sizes, go with the smaller one. They stretch a bit.

I wasn’t kidding when I said I was wearing this Gerard Yosca pendant nonstop. It has already become my favorite piece to mix and match with my new summer staples, like the chambray dress I picked up at Express. It’s already sold out, which is a bummer because it’s a pretty solid knockoff of the AG Jeans x Alexa Chung “Honey” dress from earlier this season. The only drawback, as you can see, is that it gets awfully wrinkly! It was perfect when we left the house, but looked like this after 15 minutes in the car. Oh well. I’ll just pile on more jewelry next time to distract the eye! Visit Cara’s blog post today to see how she’s wearing a piece from Gerard Yosca’s latest collection in our #WaysToYosca series. As an added bonus, Gerard is offering a 20% discount with code Mesa20!

In other news, I fractured my foot today. My foot fell asleep while I was working on this post. I needed to start getting ready for work and tried to walk on it. I came down the wrong way, heard a terrible popping noise, and collapsed in excruciating pain. The Urgent Care doctor said it’s a fracture at the base of my little toe, but I still need to go to orthopedics for a follow-up appointment. I’m in a plastic boot/cast and can’t put weight on it. It sucks. On the bright side, who’s up for an outfit photo with a cast and crutches?! 😉 Seriously, though, if anyone has tips on using crutches, I’d love to hear them. I opted to sit on a flight of stairs and scoot up rather than use them. It’s going to be a long month.

Dress: Express (sold out online)
Bag: Tory Burch (also love this one)
Sandals: Sam Edelman
Rings: Lulu Frost, c/o Vrai & Oro
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca
Nails: Essie “In the Cab-ana”

Mellow Yellow

June 1, 2015 by jessica 27 Comments

As I mentioned last week, I’m completely smitten with Gerard Yosca’s latest collection, Mesa. Even though the collection is on trend with its Native American influences and muted southwest color palette, the pieces are remarkably versatile, which is precisely what I look for when I choose a new piece of jewelry to add to my collection. I love conversation pieces that mix seamlessly into my wardrobe and can be worn with multiple outfits. Over the next two weeks, Cara and I will be sharing how we wear our favorite Gerard pieces. See her first look with this gorgeous pendant here. If you also have a piece of jewelry from one of his collections, be sure to tag it #WaysToYosca on Instagram to share how you wear–and love–your Gerard Yosca jewelry!

Dress: MICHAEL Michael Kors (in black here and here)
Bag: Tory Burch (also love this one)
Sandals: Sam Edelman
Rings: Lulu Frost, c/o Vrai & Oro
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca
Earrings: c/o Gerard Yosca (browse the selection of earrings here)
Nails: Essie “In the Cab-ana”

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// linking up with PinkSole, Monday Mingle, and Stylin in St. Louis //

Weekend Guide

May 30, 2015 by jessica 8 Comments

IDENTIFY
I didn’t grow up with a computer. I remember the first day I played Oregon Trail in school. I collected AOL free trial CDs that came in the mail and used them to decorate my bedroom walls. I passed real handwritten notes in class. Basically, this article sums up my adolescence.

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CELEBRATE
It’s my birthday today! We’re visiting friends in the Twin Cities to celebrate the big three-two with ice cream cake, cocktails, and Cards Against Humanity.

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BUY
I can’t tell you how much I adore Rachelle for letting me know about this dress. I was devastated (not an exaggeration) when the extra small, small, and medium didn’t work out in the original AG Jeans x Alexa Chung version of the dress. Even though the silhouette is supposed to be baggy, I didn’t look carefree and flirty. I looked frumpy. Not a look I’m going for at $200. This one, however, is perfect. There’s less fabric, so it hangs straight down instead of billowing out to the sides. Ignore the weird synthetic fabric blend on the website. It’s 100% cotton. I went with a size small.

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LEARN
Amsterdam reduced flight noise from Schiphol Airport with land art.

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SHUN
This is the worst. I don’t know about you, but I’m in total agreement with this response. I mean, really, who wants VPL?! Normcore has gone too far.

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ANTICIPATE
Serial!

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// additional images via 1, 2 //

Gerard Yosca’s Mesa Collection

May 29, 2015 by jessica 4 Comments

If it wasn’t already obvious by the Tory Burch tote (seen here) I’ve been using nonstop or the chambray dress I just purchased, I’m all about the ease of earthy colors and relaxed silhouettes this season. So, it’s probably comes as no surprise that Gerard Yosca’s latest jewelry collection, Mesa, captured my heart. The collection’s statement pendants and earrings are inspired by iconic American designs and a muted southwest color palette. It’s a trend that saturated the fall runways, giving you the perfect excuse to splurge on a piece now and wear it throughout this season and the next. Over the next two weeks, my new blog buddy, Cara, and I will be sharing how we wear and love Gerard’s latest collection.