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My Favorite Dress in Austin

June 4, 2018 by jessica Leave a Comment

What to Wear in Austin, TX

This dress was undoubtedly my favorite thing to wear in Austin, so much so that I wore it our first full day in the city and then again another afternoon. I bought it last year from Urban Outfitters and the cotton dress is so breezy and, better yet, doesn’t need a bra. It’s amazing how much cooler you feel once you ditch a thick layer of foam! Now, I realize that not everyone is able to pull that off (it’s one of the perks of having a small chest), so I put together a roundup of some of my favorite pro-bra and anti-bra dresses from the retailer below. (I don’t know about you, but I never think to shop at Urban Outfitters until I need an inexpensive summer dress, and they’re a gold mine of hot-weather frocks. This one is my favorite of those linked in the widget below because of the pretty green and white pattern. I’m also a fan of this one.)

 

What to Wear in Austin, TX

Urban Outfitters dress (old; similar, love this one) | Tory Burch tote (old; I wasn’t able to find a similar one, but it’s the “Kerrington” style if you’d like to search on eBay.) | Sam Edelman sandals (also love these) | Wendy Mink earrings (c/o; similar here and here) | Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses (old; similar)

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Filed Under: Outfits, Style, Travel Tagged With: Austin, outfit, Sam Edelman Gigi Sandals, stripes, summer outfit, tory burch kerrington tote

Easy Breezy

June 20, 2016 by jessica 9 Comments

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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!

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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”

Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: karen walker number one sunglasses, lele sadoughi maraca pendant, melinda maria cuff, sam edelman gigi, tory burch kerrington tote, who what wear apron slip dress

Spanish Steps

September 17, 2015 by jessica 8 Comments

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Another day, another D.C. post! During a morning stroll past the embassies, Dave suggested we take a short detour to the Spanish Steps in the Kalorama neighborhood. Constructed in 1911, this park is surprisingly secluded and tranquil for being so close to the busy streets of Dupont. I wouldn’t recommend making a special trip to the steps, but it’s a nice stop if you’re in the ‘hood.

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Dress: LOFT (old, but I love this and this for fall) | Bag: Tory Burch (similar in black) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop (similar for much cheaper) | Sandals: Steve Madden (similar save and splurge) | Bracelets: Hermes, c/o Julie Vos (similar)

 

Filed Under: Personal Style, Style Tagged With: hermes clic clac, julie vos bracelet, karen walker number one sunglasses, lace dress, steve madden sandals, tory burch kerrington tote

Triangulated

August 31, 2015 by jessica 13 Comments

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Even though stores are saturated with fall clothing, the #PSL is only a week away, and Labor Day is fast approaching, I just can’t bear to turn away from my summer favorites just yet. My summer was cut a bit short, thanks to my broken foot which made leaving the house in June and July a huge hassle. (Crutches are the worst thing, aren’t they?) Now that I’m footloose and fancy free (er, cast-free), I’ve been milking the last bit of summer in gauzy dresses and non-doctor-approved sandals. (If she had her way, I’d still be wearing sneakers.) We haven’t nailed down our Labor Day weekend plans just yet, but I suspect it will involved plenty of time outdoors taking in the last precious moments of the season. What are you up to?

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Dress: BB Dakota ($50!) c/o Shopbop | Tote: Tory Burch (also love this one) | Sandals: Steve Madden (similar) | Bracelets: Julie Vos (similar), Hermes | Earrings: Tory Burch (similar) | Rings: c/o Julie Vos | Sunglasses: Paul Smith borrowed from DITTO’s Endless Eyewear program*

*Endless Eyewear is a monthly subscription service that allows you to try out designer sunglasses for $19 per month. You can swap out your shades as often as you’d like, making it a great way to try out sunglasses before committing or to simply keep your look fresh. You can get your first month for free with code BEDKNOBS. (What better way to try Karen Walker’s signature shades?) Sign up here. 

 

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Filed Under: Personal Style, Style Tagged With: BB Dakota Bronwen dress, ditto endless eyewear, julie vos jewelry, steve madden sandals, tory burch kerrington tote

Cold Shoulder

June 3, 2015 by jessica 14 Comments

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I wasn’t kidding when I said I was wearing this Gerard Yosca pendant nonstop. It has already become my favorite piece to mix and match with my new summer staples, like the chambray dress I picked up at Express. It’s already sold out, which is a bummer because it’s a pretty solid knockoff of the AG Jeans x Alexa Chung “Honey” dress from earlier this season. The only drawback, as you can see, is that it gets awfully wrinkly! It was perfect when we left the house, but looked like this after 15 minutes in the car. Oh well. I’ll just pile on more jewelry next time to distract the eye! Visit Cara’s blog post today to see how she’s wearing a piece from Gerard Yosca’s latest collection in our #WaysToYosca series. As an added bonus, Gerard is offering a 20% discount with code Mesa20!

In other news, I fractured my foot today. My foot fell asleep while I was working on this post. I needed to start getting ready for work and tried to walk on it. I came down the wrong way, heard a terrible popping noise, and collapsed in excruciating pain. The Urgent Care doctor said it’s a fracture at the base of my little toe, but I still need to go to orthopedics for a follow-up appointment. I’m in a plastic boot/cast and can’t put weight on it. It sucks. On the bright side, who’s up for an outfit photo with a cast and crutches?! 😉 Seriously, though, if anyone has tips on using crutches, I’d love to hear them. I opted to sit on a flight of stairs and scoot up rather than use them. It’s going to be a long month.

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Dress: Express (sold out online)
Bag: Tory Burch (also love this one)
Sandals:  Sam Edelman
Rings: Lulu Frost, c/o Vrai & Oro
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca
Nails: Essie “In the Cab-ana”

Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: express denim trapeze dress, gerard yosca, gerard yosca jewelry, lulu frost #2, sam edelman gigi, tory burch kerrington tote, vrai & oro

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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.

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