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Hola From NOLA

March 27, 2017 by jessica 6 Comments

It’s so hard to be back in Wisconsin after a wonderful trip to New Orleans! I loved the architecture, the easy-going nature of the city, and the weather–even if the humidity made my hair limp 15 minutes into the day! Even though we were there for a short amount of time, having the opportunity to debut my spring and summer clothes was such a nice respite from tights and wool sweaters! In addition to this wig, which is perfect for hot and humid weather with light, crisp cotton, I’ve been all about this pair of sunglasses that GlassesUSA sent over right before our trip.

GlassesUSA was founded with the mission to provide fashion-forward eyewear without the high price tag of designer brands, and they absolutely nailed it with their house brand Muse with the M0527 style that I’m wearing here. The oversize lenses have a flattering cat-eye shape and a unique matte finish. GlassesUSA carries more than just sunglasses, of course. If you’re in the market for a new pair of prescription glasses, you’ll be delighted to know that a complete pair with frames and lenses starts at $48. Prescription lenses are included free with every frame!

Rainbow

September 12, 2016 by jessica 7 Comments

If it wasn’t obvious from my near radio silence over the last week, I’m entering my busiest work period of the year. The stress is starting to get to me, as it does every year. I’ve been kind of a wreck with anxiety-related insomnia, which brings on spontaneous tears as I try to get through my growing to-do list. (Dave actually calls me “Stressica” in September and October!) I’m sure I’ll be feeling like my #GirlBoss self again soon, especially since there’s no other option than to hustle my way through the next couple of months. It’s definitely easier with a big grin, a ridiculously bright dress, and frequent trips to Starbucks. (Venti, please.)

Dress: c/o SheIn
Sandals: Sam Edelman
Bag: JCOS Studios (read my review)
Necklace: Vintage (browse other vintage medallion styles)
Rings: c/o Julie Vos (also love this one), Monica Vinader
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop

Jorts!

July 18, 2016 by jessica 14 Comments

I would never have guessed I’d own a pair of jorts. I’m not a fan of denim, nor do I have an affinity for shorts, so combining the two has always been unappealing for my own wardrobe. But when I stopped by Gap a couple of weeks ago, I couldn’t help but to try on a pair. (Mostly because I thought they’d be cute with the H&M off-the-shoulder blouse I purchased that day and have since returned.) These are the brand’s 1969 best girlfriend fit shorts, which have a slightly flared leg opening — a major plus for ladies with larger thighs who have spent too many summers wrestling with shorts that cut into their flesh when they sit down. (You know what I’m talking about.)

In other news, we had an active weekend with a bike ride, a long walk around downtown Madison to play Pokémon Go and try craft cocktails at a new restaurant, another long walk around the Arboretum, and Dave’s family reunion. Our biggest accomplishment was cleaning and organizing our garage. We had boxes down there since I moved in five years ago, along with piles of Dave’s things that have been untouched for just as long. We made it through three-quarters of the garage and donated seven large bags of items, mostly clothing. If there’s one thing that persuades you to stop shopping for awhile, it’s getting rid of that amount of stuff!

P.S. There’s still time to enter to win a piece of engraved gemstone jewelry from LovePendants!

Top: Banana Republic (old, similar steal here and here)
Shorts: Gap (save an extra 40% off today with code EXTRA)
Bag: Banana Republic (similar steal and splurge)
Sunglasses: Miu Miu (borrowed from DITTO; sign up for a FREE month of their Endless Eyewear program with code BEDKNOBS to try them yourself)
Bracelet: Tory Burch x Fitbit (also on sale here)
Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos, Lulu Frost
Necklace: Lele Sadoughi (also on sale here)
Sandals: Sam Edelman

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”

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!