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Checkmate

March 19, 2018 by jessica 3 Comments

Tory Burch plaid coat + Gucci small Marmont bag

I didn’t intend to go on a week-long hiatus from the blog, but the last few days seemed to get away from me! I was incredibly sleepy in the morning thanks to the time change and still too tired after work to put any thought into worthwhile posts. That paired with my unhealthy obsession with watching the NCAA tournament led to an awfully unproductive week!

That said, let’s talk about this outfit, shall we? I feel like I’m finally settling into my personal style groove and this outfit is such a testament to that. I consistently fall back into to a modern classic aesthetic and I’m working to streamline my closet to fit with that vision and to bring some of my old favorites to the forefront again. I’ve had the dress for eight or nine years now, the coat is a favorite from a few years back, and while the bag and loafers are new, they’re such versatile pieces. I’m also rediscovering my first sartorial passion: vintage jewelry. I’m a costume jewelry die hard in all of its forms, but nothing is better than finding a special vintage piece. It feels really good to have a streamlined vision for my closet again and while I’ll dapple in the occasional trend, I’d much rather keep my focus (and spending) on the pieces that will get the most mileage year after year. Granted, this will lead to a lot of repeat performances of individual pieces on the blog, so I hope remixing items is just as inspirational as coveting new arrivals!

Tory Burch plaid coat + Gucci small Marmont bag
Tory Burch plaid coat + Gucci small Marmont bag
Tory Burch plaid coat + Gucci small Marmont bag
Tory Burch plaid coat + Gucci small Marmont bag
Tory Burch plaid coat + Gucci small Marmont bag
Tory Burch plaid coat + Gucci small Marmont bag
Tory Burch plaid coat + Gucci small Marmont bag
Tory Burch plaid coat + Gucci small Marmont bag

Tory Burch coat (old; similar) | J.Crew dress (old; similar) | Calvin Klein tights | Madewell loafers | vintage necklace (similar) | Monica Vinader ring (similar) | Gucci bag (see what fits inside here) | Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses (old; similar)

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Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: gucci marmont, madewell elinor loafers, ootd, outfit, plaid, spring style, tory burch plaid coat

Tee for Two

January 16, 2017 by jessica 9 Comments

Banana Republic Signature Modal Tee + Gap True Skinny Ankle Jeans + Tory Burch Plaid Coat

If it’s not already obvious, I am not a jeans and a tee kind of girl. In fact, it’s so rare for me to don a pair of jeans and a tee that one of my friends finds it so shocking when I do that he insists I “look like a real person!” :: eye roll :: It’s not that I necessarily hate jeans and tee shirts, I just feel more like myself in a dress. Plus, no matter what anyone says, a dress is way more comfortable than jeans. (There are no waistbands on a-line shift dresses!)

However, I will admit that there are few things as effortless as a tee shirt for weekend errands — and I just may be coming around to them thanks to Banana Republic’s new Signature Tee Collection. Banana Republic launched the collection earlier this month and it’s filled with tee shirts that are both ultra-flattering and ultra-soft in a range of beautiful colors. I’m wearing the long-sleeve modal tee in Shiraz and I wish there was a way for you to pop through the screen and feel how soft the fabric is for yourself. It’s breathable, a little slinky, and the drape is perfection. Not only does it look great with jeans for a relaxed weekend, you can tuck it into a skirt for work thanks to the pretty scoop neckline. Although, you may want to size down if you’re going to dress it up. Mine is a medium and while I’m usually between a small and medium, this is definitely on the large side. But that’s actually part of why I’m so smitten with it it. It’s unbelievably comfortable, so much so that I’ve also been wearing it around the house with pajama shorts. I basically don’t want to take it off. You can snag the tee for $39.50 for one or $20 each if you buy two or more.

Banana Republic Signature Modal Tee + Gap True Skinny Ankle Jeans + Tory Burch Plaid Coat
Banana Republic Signature Modal Tee + Gap True Skinny Ankle Jeans + Tory Burch Plaid Coat
Banana Republic Signature Modal Tee + Gap True Skinny Ankle Jeans + Tory Burch Plaid Coat
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Banana Republic Signature Modal Tee + Gap True Skinny Ankle Jeans + Tory Burch Plaid Coat
Banana Republic Signature Modal Tee + Gap True Skinny Ankle Jeans + Tory Burch Plaid Coat
Banana Republic Signature Modal Tee + Gap True Skinny Ankle Jeans + Tory Burch Plaid Coat

Banana Republic tee shirt (c/o) | Gap jeans | Tory Burch jacket (old; also love this one) | Banana Republic bag (old; similar splurge and save) | Prada sunglasses | Kate Spade shoes (old; current colors) | butter LONDON lipstick in Rebellious (c/o) | Monica Vinader ring (similar) | Jenny Bird earrings

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Linking Up: Still Being Molly, Pink Sole, More Pieces of Me, Fizz and Frosting, Style Nudge, Claire Justine

Plus, a huge thanks to Banana Republic for sponsoring this post!

Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: Banana Republic Signature Tee Collection, Butter London, Gap True Skinny Ankle Jeans, Kate Spade Carima, ootd, outfit, tory burch plaid coat, winter style

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

Gridlock

November 16, 2015 by jessica 21 Comments

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It was 60 degrees in Madison yesterday, which is unheard of for the middle of November. It was likely the last time I could go sans tights this year and I fully embraced it with a windowpane-print mini. (I wasn’t kidding when I admitted to being obsessed with windowpane this year. You can find another outfit with the print here and here.)

We’re heading to Chicago later this week for the opening weekend of the Christkindlmarket. It’s becoming our annual tradition to overspend on Christmas ornaments and mulled wine in the Windy City before the holiday season is fully underway. Honestly, I take trips to Chicago for granted. It only takes about three hours to get there from Madison, so I don’t always consider it a special getaway. That’s changing this time with a full itinerary, which includes the Lincoln Park Zoo to see the baby red pandas (squee!), the Willis Tower Skydeck (I haven’t been to the building since it was named the Sears Tower and there weren’t glass-bottom observation decks), the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, and plenty of beer-related stops at bars and breweries. Dave also came across a jewelry exhibit at The Driehaus Museum that I’m obviously very excited to visit. I’ll be Snapchatting my way through the city at bedknobsbaubles.

In other news, there’s only one week left to enter to win a sterling silver necklace from the Maps by A.Jaffe collection. A meaningful location personalizes the piece and a tiny diamond marks the sentimental spot.

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Coat: Tory Burch c/o Shopbop (also love this windowpane coat) | Sweater: J.Crew | Skirt: LOFT (old, similar for $68) | Shoes: Ferragamo c/o Shopbop (similar save) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop | Rings: c/o Julie Vos here and here | Bag: DVF

 

Filed Under: Personal Style, Style Tagged With: diane von furstenberg lips mini micro leather bag, ferragamo varina black, julie vos jewelry, karen walker number one sunglasses, loft windowpane skirt, mixed plaid, tory burch plaid coat, windowpane outfit

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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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I planted over 100 flower bulbs last fall and whil I planted over 100 flower bulbs last fall and while that many haven’t come up, I’m feeling exceptionally proud of the ones that did — even if my involvement was minimal. 

#muscari #flowers #springgarden #zone5a #zone5agardening
I am just the happiest! I keep looking at this bat I am just the happiest! I keep looking at this bathroom and thinking how lucky we are that we were able to do this! It wasn’t always easy to navigate the stressful moments, but the end result is worth it. I feel like I’m at a luxury hotel every time I shower! (And it sure beats showering with the spiders in our [basically unfinished] basement bathroom. It was like camping in our own home for the past six weeks — and I very much hate camping!)

More photos to come!

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For as stressful as this project has been, it’s For as stressful as this project has been, it’s amazing to see it come together. (Swipe for a before!) 

The rest of the shower tile will be installed on Monday and then they’ll starting laying the floor tile. I can’t wait!

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Grocery store tulips arrived a month later than us Grocery store tulips arrived a month later than usual this year. Let’s hope spring doesn’t follow suit. 

#flowers #tulips #whiteflowers #whitetulips #grocerystoreflowers
My NCAA bracket was busted within the first few ho My NCAA bracket was busted within the first few hours of the tournament, but there's a much more fun one to take part in: a bagel bracket with @bantambagels -- and you can win a month's supply of the winning flavor! There will be a daily matchup on their Instagram stories each Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday now through April 5. Each vote in the daily face off is a chance to be one of five grand prize winners! My vote goes to Everybody's Favorite, an everything bagel stuffed with veggie cream cheese. 

#sponsored #springtable #breakfast #bagels #bantambagels #tablescape #breakfasttable #tablesetting #foodphotography #thebiteshot #foodflatlay
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye ... to So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye ... to this bathroom. Demolition on our upstairs main bathroom starts today! I love old houses and #OldHouseThings, but this bathroom's prior renovation clearly isn't part of the original home -- nor was it done well. A leak from the bathtub into our kitchen on Easter 2020 kicked off our plans for the renovation and it's finally coming to fruition two years later. The prior damage wasn't caused by leaking pipes (although we just replaced all of the old galvanized pipes with PVC plumbing to futureproof the house); it was from water pooling on the edge of the tub after a shower and then spilling over the side onto the floor. As we discovered, the tub isn't level (nor is the toilet) which caused water to flow over. I'm sure we'll discover plenty of other water damage as our contractor's team starts pulling everything out and I'm so excited for the peace of mind that will come from getting everything in tip top shape. 

Today is also the day that fixtures will be installed in the half bath! There's a short punch list of small things yet to do in that space, but the finished product is right around the corner! 

#bathroom #bathroomremodel #bathroomrenovation #thisoldhouse #1920shouse #home #oldhouselove #oldhouse #centuryhome
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