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Through the Fog

December 14, 2015 by jessica 11 Comments

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To say it’s been unseasonably warm in southern Wisconsin would be a bit of an understatement. It feels like spring with 60-degree temperatures, almost-constant rain, and foggy evenings. I know I’ll regret wishing for snow the moment flakes start to fall, but I really want a white Christmas this year … just a half inch that melts on Dec. 26. On the bright side, it has given me the chance to bring lightweight jackets out for another spin and wear shoes without worrying about snow and salt damage!

This grey wool shift has been a perennial favorite ever since I purchased it back in 2009 or 2010. I can’t think of another piece in my closet that has had such longevity. It’s a classic shape, has pretty brass buttons on the back, a flirty little ruffled hem, and makes for the perfect backdrop to new jewelry, like these gorgeous pieces from Ben-Amun. They’re from designer Isaac Manevitz’s “Roman Coin” collection. The collection is marked by pewter coins set in brass, reminiscent of treasured archaeological finds. You’ll learn more about the designer in this week’s “Behind the Baubles.”

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Dress: J.Crew (old, also love this shift) | Coat: Tory Burch (similar, also love this budget-friendly plaid coat) | Bag: JCOS Studios (read my review) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Tights: Calvin Klein | Shoes: Ferragamo | Necklace: c/o Ben-Amun (smaller version here) | Rings: c/o Ben-Amun (also available here), Monica Vinader | Nails: Essie “Fiji” | Photo: Shopbackdrop |Lips: Stila “Bella”

 

Filed Under: Jewelry, Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: ben amun, ben-amun roman coin, ferragamo varina black, jcos studios bag, jcos studios messenger bag with lock, tory burch plaid coat

Windowpane

October 12, 2015 by jessica 19 Comments

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If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you already know I fell in love with this dress Friday afternoon. I’m so crazy about it, in fact, that I wore it to a baby shower on Saturday and again on Sunday to run a few errands and stop at an open house. It’s technically a tunic and meant to be worn with pants or leggings (pfft…), but I’m 5’7″ and it’s definitely long enough to wear as a dress. (Don’t worry, I double checked by layering my favorite black skirt underneath and the hemlines met.) It’s also the softest sweater dress I have ever worn. The cream and black colorway is sold out online, but our store had the full size run.

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Dress: Anthropologie | Bag: JCOS Studios (read my review) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop | Shoes: Ferragamo c/o Shopbop | Ring: c/o Gorjana (old, similar) | Bracelet: Kate Spade (similar) | Lips: Stila “Fiore” | Nails: Essie “Master Plan”

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linking up with Rachelle, Jenna, and Caryl

 

Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: Anthropologie Paned Sweater Tunic, essie master plan, ferragamo varina black, gorjana ring, jcos studios bag, jcos studios messenger bag with lock, karen walker number one sunglasses, stila fiore

Ruffled

October 7, 2015 by jessica 13 Comments

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Well, my hair was curled when I left the house … not so much after a few minutes standing outside in the wind! Oh, well, ’tis the reality of blogging, right? The other reality is that I’ve been wearing this dress at least once a week since purchasing it at the beginning of September. It’s such an easy piece to throw on for those “I have nothing to wear!” days and nothing is as forgiving as an a-line swing dress for “not-so-skinny” days. This is basically how I’ve been wearing it on the weekends (bring on the big jewels!). For work, I usually layer a button-down shirt underneath (love this and this) and slip on my favorite flats.

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Dress: Banana Republic | Bag: JCOS Studios (read my review) | Cuff: Melinda Maria (similar) | Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca | Ring: c/o Julie Vos | Sunglasses: Prada | Shoes: Zara

Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: banana republic ponte ruffle dress, gerard yosca, gerard yosca catseye necklace, jcos studios bag, jcos studios messenger bag with lock, zara strappy flats

Review: JCOS Messenger Bag With Lock

October 1, 2015 by jessica 14 Comments

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I recently purchased this JCOS crossbody bag, a knockoff of the ubiquitous Chloe “Drew” bag. Now that I’ve been using it for a month (outfit photos coming soon), I wanted to share my thoughts on the piece for anyone interested in snagging this trendy style for a fraction of the price. (Though, I’m jealous of those who have $1,850 laying around for the original!)

  • Shipping took a ridiculously long time. I placed my order on July 29. It shipped on Aug. 21 and arrived on Aug. 24.
  • The quality is fantastic. The leather is thick, the hardware is sturdy, and the stitching is uniform. The metal clasp is attached with screws and, as you’ll see in a photo below, there’s a leather strip under the flap that reinforces the handles.
  • The clasp didn’t get as scratched as I thought it would over the course of the month.
  • On the original bag, there’s a turnlock that secures the bag before you slide in the metal bar. That’s not the case here. Sometimes the bar slides out and the bag hangs open. It’s not often enough to be a nuisance and nothing has fallen out when it happens. I’ve found that putting more items in the bag makes it less likely to occur.
  • The knotted chain at the handles can sometimes undo itself if the bag is tossed around too much. It’s easy to retie.
  • Of course, there’s the concern about “being inspired by” (::cough::knocking off::cough::) an iconic design. I struggled with this a bit, but decided that it didn’t bother me too much because it doesn’t pretend to be an original and, as I said, I’m in no position to spend almost two grand on the original. You can judge my questionable ethics, though.

Bottom Line: If you’re crazy about the design, but can’t fork out $1,850, go for it. It’s a fun ’70s-inspired saddle bag for fall.

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Filed Under: Review, Style Tagged With: chloe drew bag, chloe drew bag dupe, jcos review, jcos studios bag, jcos studios messenger bag with lock, review

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Jessica Hamm
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. Follow along for personal style, travel, and lifestyle content.

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