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Feeling Sporty

August 1, 2016 by jessica 11 Comments

We had planned to go to Milwaukee on Saturday to visit West Elm and try out a Casper mattress before ordering one in the coming weeks. (We’re finally upgrading from our old, uncomfortable queen to a king-size bed!) On a whim, we checked Priceline right before we left and found a room at the historic Pfister hotel for a fraction of the price. We couldn’t pass it up and decided to spend the night in the city, giving us plenty of time to explore antique stores, go to German Fest, and take a boat tour of the city’s rivers and Lake Michigan.

I’ve gotten pretty good at packing for a last-minute excursion, but this dress from Bailey Blue has made it so much easier. It’s an incredibly soft jersey material that feels like a well-loved vintage t-shirt. It was the perfect thing to wear to beat the summer heat while staying comfortable, especially when paired with my new Stan Smith sneakers. (Street style stardom, here I come!) If you haven’t yet heard of Bailey Blue, it’s definitely worth checking out for its selection of breezy summer dresses and rompers at reasonable prices. They also have a selection of plus-size styles. Everything is in junior’s sizing, so be sure to size up.

Dress: c/o Bailey Blue
Bag: Banana Republic (also love this bucket bag and this with a similar O-ring detail)
Shoes: Adidas (heed the sizing advice on Nordstrom)
Lace front wigs: addwigs
Bracelet: Hermes
Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos, Lulu Frost
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop

Happy Fourth of July!

July 4, 2016 by jessica 5 Comments

Dress: Dee Elle (old, also love this and this)
Bag: Diane Von Furstenberg (old, similar)
Sandals: Sam Edelman
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Bracelet: Hermes
Necklace: c/o Julie Vos
Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos, Lulu Frost
Lips: Stila “Bella”
Nails: Zoya “Purity”

Cult Gaia Ark Bag

June 27, 2016 by jessica 12 Comments

Happy Monday! We had a fun-filled weekend, which is making it especially hard to get back into the swing of things this week. We watched pro golfers at the American Family Championship (a PGA seniors event), went on a 20-mile bike ride (which may have been too much for my second time out this year!), spent a few hours in the pool, enjoyed a doner kebab sausage (a convincing substitute for the real thing, which is impossible to find here) at Madison’s O.S.S., and finally brought this bag on its maiden voyage.

I bought the tote a few months ago, before its popularity led to a sharp price increase. (The large size was $48 last year, I bought it at $58, and now it rings in at $98!). The rising price doesn’t seem to deter fashionistas, given that there’s a wait list to purchase the piece. The bag is a replica of a vintage Japanese picnic basket and I’ve actually come across a few on Etsy. They’re now sold out, but it’s worth keeping an eye on if $98 seems like too much to spend on a wooden, slightly impractical bag. The slats are close enough together where most things won’t fall out, but I still corralled my necessities in a cosmetic case.

Dress: Kohl’s (old; this one is remarkably similar)
Belt: Target
Bag: Cult Gaia
Shoes: Soludos
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos
Rings: Monica Vinader (shop her sale), c/o Julie Vos, Lulu Frost
Lips: Stila “Bella”
Nails: YSL “Day Bloomer”

Easy Breezy

June 20, 2016 by jessica 9 Comments

On Saturday, we decided to go on our first bike ride in over a year. I’m not a huge fan of cycling to begin with (I’m convinced I’m going to get by a car) and was even more discouraged to find that my exercise shorts were too small. While I was tempted to throw in the towel on the venture, Dave suggested I run to Target to find a new biking outfit. I’m all for any excuse to buy new clothes, especially when they’re filed under “necessity.” But, of course, I left with more than just a new pair of athletic shorts and a moisture-wicking tee. I also bought this maxi dress from the Who What Wear collection. It’s a steal at just $33 and feels like it should cost double the price. The box pleats hang straight down so it doesn’t add too much extra bulk too your figure. I actually purchased this belt to wear with it, but yesterday’s 90-degree temperature was just too hot to bring the fabric closer to my body!

Dress: Who What Wear x Target
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Necklace: Lele Sadoughi
Rings: Monica Vinader (shop her sale), c/o Julie Vos, Lulu Frost
Cuff: Melinda Maria (also have this cuff)
Bag: Tory Burch (love this summer version and this pre-fall option)
Sandals: Sam Edelman
Lips: Stila “Betsey”
Pedi: Zoya “Blu”

LBD in Brussels

May 23, 2016 by jessica 7 Comments

Dress: Banana Republic (old; similar style in burgundy and peach)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Clutch: Tory Burch (similar)
Shoes: Soludos
Rings: c/o Julie Vos; Lulu Frost
Necklace: H&M (purchased in Antwerp; haven’t found it online or in stores yet)
Bracelet: Hermes
Lips: Stila “Bella”