crutch style

Easy Breezy

June 29, 2015 by jessica 23 Comments

To be honest, I didn’t expect to love this Banana Republic blouse as much as I do, given my penchant for bright colors and patterns, but it’s already one of my favorite pieces of the season–and an example of where I see my closet headed in the coming months. I feel most like myself in outfits with an easy silhouette, a short hemline, a blank canvas for jewelry, and a pair of flat shoes. I could never shirk brights completely, but there’s something to be said for the simplicity of a monochromatic ensemble perked up by large pieces of jewelry. I’m tempted to pick up the blouse in “dark saffron” too. It looks like a pretty transitional color for fall. It’s on sale for $40 through the end of the day, but be sure to size down. I went with a small, which has plenty of room for my not-so-small hips.

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Manic Monday

June 22, 2015 by jessica 17 Comments

Last week I mentioned that I was fed up with my professional wardrobe situation. I took care of that problem shortly after with a large J.Crew order. While I’m most excited about the dress, it needs to be taken to the tailor when I can finally stand without the help of crutches. The top needs to be taken in and the straps brought up. (Basically, the same alteration I get for every dress that isn’t a loose shift.) This skirt comes in at a close second. I wasn’t sure what to expect since it’s a linen-cotton blend, but it’s pretty substantial. It’s also fully lined and it has pockets. Love. It.

I’ve been wearing a version of this outfit to work every day with my crutches. I just can’t bring myself to tuck pants into the boot! I should be able to start putting some weight on my foot this Thursday and I can expect to rid myself of the crutches and the boot by mid-July. Not only am I excited to walk again, I’m anxious to stand up straight in blog photos and use something other than a crossbody purse! It’s the little things.

Top: J.Crew
Skirt: J.Crew
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff c/o Shopbop
Necklace: Lele Sadoughi (on sale!)
Bracelet: Hermes (also gorgeous)
Shoes: Tory Burch (obsessed with these; cheaper alternative)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Lips: Stila “Fiore”
Nails: Clinique “Really Rio”

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C’mon, Get Happy

June 15, 2015 by jessica 11 Comments

I recently had the opportunity to partner with Happiness Boutique, an online clothing and accessory store based in Berlin, Germany. The selection is a little daunting with hundreds of affordable statement gems to choose from, but it didn’t take long for me to fall in love with this pendant, which can be adjusted to be worn as a long necklace or a shorter statement piece. The necklace arrived just over a week later (not bad at all for free international shipping) and I’ve already been wearing it on repeat with my loose summer dresses. If you fall in love with anything from the boutique, be sure to take advantage of the customer reward program. It’s a point-based system that gives you the opportunity to earn free jewelry and, really, who doesn’t love free gems?

Dress: Express (similar)
Sandals: Steve Madden (available here and here)
Ring: c/o Julie Vos
Clutch: Tory Burch (also love this one)
Necklace: c/o Happiness Boutique
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Lips: Stila “Fiore”
Nails: Essie “In the Cab-ana”, YSL “Bleu Celadon”

Brace Yourself

June 8, 2015 by jessica 19 Comments

It’s now day six with a fractured foot. Some things are getting easier (like motoring around on crutches), but some things are increasingly frustrating (like the bruising on my side from the crutches). This is my first time breaking a bone and I wasn’t sure what to expect (so much crying!). I’ll share my observations later this week, along with tips in case you ever have the misfortune of fracturing your own foot.

On a more upbeat note, this is my final post with Cara for our #WaysToYosca series. This pendant and the coordinating pair of earrings (seen in this post) have been an integral part of my early summer wardrobe. I tend to fall in love with a new piece of jewelry and wear it for weeks on end with different outfits. These two pieces from Gerard Yosca’s “Mesa” collection are no different and I’m sure I’ll be wearing them well into autumn with the upcoming season’s Native American trend.

If you’ve fallen in love with anything from the Mesa collection–or anything on Gerard’s site, for that matter–take 20% off with code MESA20.

Top: Lilly Pulitzer (similar print, also have this one)
Shorts: J.Crew
Sandals: Sam Edelman
Rings: Lulu Frost, c/o Vrai & Oro
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca
Bracelet: Gorjana borrowed from Rocksbox*
Sunglasses: Prada
Lips: Clinique “Peony”
Nails: Essie “In the Cab-ana”

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