Banana Republic

Uniform Style

January 5, 2015 by jessica

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”

Bauble of the Week

February 2, 2014 by jessica

I’m rarely smitten with Banana Republic’s baubles, but this vintage-inspired aqua necklace is gorgeous. I love the ombre effect of the acrylic beads with a subtle string of rhinestones for just a bit of daytime glitz. Wear it now with a LBD and keep it in rotation as summer approaches. Wouldn’t it look divine with a breezy maxi dress?

Outfitted

January 8, 2014 by jessica

I haven’t shopped at Express since college when I needed a last-minute sparkly top for barhopping. So, you can imagine my surprise when I found the perfect little party dress at the retailer on sale for around $70. The metallic navy material is gorgeous and you know I’m a sucker for a full skirt. With a tuxedo jacket, it’s perfect for the upcoming cocktail awards reception I’m planning at work.

Dress: Express // Jacket: Banana Republic // Clutch: DVF // Shoes: gifted ShoeMint // Rings: Melanie Auld, gifted Julie Vos // Earrings: Amrita Singh

Currently Coveting

November 21, 2013 by jessica

1. Kendra Scott, $250 // 2. Topshop, $130 // 3. J.Crew, $20 // 4. L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic, coming Dec. 5 (preview the collection here) // 5. Jewel Sugar, $14 // 6. Rifle Paper Co., $32 // 7. Charlotte Olympia, $330 // 8. Alexander Wang, $130

Currently Coveting

June 20, 2013 by jessica

Right now, I’m coveting:

This sophisticated Diane von Furstenberg clutch. I’m planning to purchase it next month. (So excited!)
A pretty pitcher that looks even more gorgeous filled with a strawberry pink cocktail
A graphic crane-print dress to pair with flat sandals now and work-ready pumps this fall.
Art Deco earrings from Tory Burch
A quirky crab trinket box
This hue for weekday manicures
Silver flats with a small hint of gold at the heel (I ordered these on Tuesday and will let you know if they’re fabulous in person)