Today's Everyday Fashion: Laid Back

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Inspiration: Harper's Bazaar


This is one of my all-time favorite inspiration photos. I love the boho, laid back vibe, and this beaded necklace from Sarah Aghili felt like just the thing I needed to capture a similar feeling in my own outfits. I wore the second look with the white top recently, and I plan to wear the denim-on-denim as soon as it warms up. Which outfit(s) would you wear? 

Chambray shirt: Mudd c/o Kohl's, $24
Shorts: American Eagle, $25 (similar)
Belt: Rogue Retro c/o, $15
Sandals: Madden Girl c/o MJR Sales, $20 (similar, similar, similar)
Necklaces: Banana Republic; Sarah Aghili c/o

Shirt: Moda c/o MJR Sales, $20 (similar, similar)
Jeans: H&M, $32 (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Boots: HCB c/o (same, similar)
Necklaces: Banana Republic; Sarah Aghili c/o
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar)

Sarah Aghili bracelets via my Instagram
Madewell  /   Kohl's  /   Dillard's
ASOS  /  Limited
Forever 21  /  Piperlime  /  Kohl's

Today's Everyday Fashion: Nautical

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Nautical doesn't even begin to describe it, ladies. I started with one idea and the sea-faring ideas just kept coming. I posted the outfits in chronological order of how I came up with them, and the white shorts could also be subbed for a skirt or cropped pants if you prefer something longer. Which one is your favorite?

Dress: Gap, $25
Belt: Limited, $20
Shoes: Banana, $25 (similar)
Striped blazer: Express c/o MJR Sales (similar, similar)
Purse: Page 6 c/o (similar)

Cardigan: Banana Republic, old (similar, similar, similar)
Shirt: HCB c/o (similar, similar)
Shorts: Gap, $24 (similar, similar)
Shoes: Tailor & Stylist c/o

Shirt: HCB c/o (similar, similar)
Skirt: Express, $18 (similar, similar)
Belt: Limited, $20
Shoes: Tailor & Stylist c/o

Forever 21  /  Betsey Johnson  /  J.Crew Factory  /  J.Crew Factory
Forever 21  /  Liz Claiborne  /  Lands' End
Forever 21  /  Target  /  Dillard's  /  Wallis

Today's Everyday Fashion: Random Musings

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I didn't plan ahead on outfit posts (sorry guys), so instead I'm sharing some pictures from St. Augustine yesterday! I was there shooting a VISIT FLORIDA video, and wound up wearing this turquoise top from yesterday's giveaway post (the only item that I kept). I'm also sharing three Daytime morning show segments I shot in December, see below. It was my first-ever time using a teleprompter and we did the segments in just one take to save time, so I was hoping they would come out okay. I talk about the polka dot trend, three ways to wear a blazer, and winter trends. Hope you enjoy! :-) 

Shirt: Collide Boutique c/o
Jeans: Gap, $30 (similar)
Belt: H&M, $20
Shoes: Chinese Laundry c/o
Sunglasses: Banana Republic, old
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar)
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $49
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Bracelets: Banana Republic, My Stella & Dot 1, 2

Win $100 to Collide Boutique! [now closed]

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Top  /  Jeans  /  Necklace
I'm so excited to present another fun giveaway - one lucky reader will win $100 to Collide Boutique! I love Collide because they offer a little bit of everything - or as they put it, a collision (hence the name) of trendy northern and classic southern styles. Today's post is illustrating just a few of the many amazing outfits you could buy with $100 (the clothes were borrowed and not my own). If you win, how will you ever choose?! To enter the giveaway:

1. Comment on this post with a link to your favorite item from Collide Boutique's website.
2. "Like" Collide Boutique on Facebook - OR - follow them on Twitter.

That's it! We will select a winner at random on 3/28. Good luck!

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Congratulations to our winner! 


Today's Everyday Fashion: Pretty Prints

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Inspiration: Pinterest




I love the pretty print in today's inspiration photo and it motivated me to try my own printed top with a similar chartreuse pencil skirt I had in my closet. You can see another way I wore this top here. I also found more pretty prints to shop; I ordered #1 (it's on clearance for $10!!), and I'm seriously tempted by #2 and #4. Do you tend to gravitate more towards prints or solids?

Cardigan: LOFT, $20 (similar, similar)
Top: Limited, $22
Skirt: Limited, $25 (similar, similar)
Belt: H&M, $18
Shoes: Restricted/Endless, $40 (similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Collective Concepts  /  Calvin Klein  /  XOXO
Wallis  /  Tahari  /  Piperlime
Forever 21  /  Banana Republic


ps. Bubble necklaces are $16 through tomorrow!! Original price $49, we extended the promo by one day. Use code JSALE on any color at Ily Couture, buy here.


Today's Everyday Fashion: Crochet Peplum

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This is what I wore for a long, action-packed day this weekend including lunch out, letting a friend use my vehicle to move furniture, and a family birthday dinner. Pictures were taken in the backyard before dinner (I love the orange grove!), and when my photographer kept shooting after I said stop, I started goofing off and I wound up liking the candid shots even better. :-) This new top is one of the prettiest things I've ever had the privilege to wear. Crochet lace + peplum, plus my favorite kind of denim (distressed) and my favorite kind of pump (nude) = well, pretty much one of my favorite outfits ever. What are your absolute favorite styles that you come back to over and over again?

Top: Lily + Violet c/o (C. Russe, F21)
Jeans: American Eagle, $33
Nude pumps: Enzo Angiolini/Piperlime, $32
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $118
Purse: Michael Kors, Santa
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Silver Jean  /  Forever 21  /  American Eagle
ASOS  /   American Eagle  /  Paige

Today's Everyday Fashion: Luck of the Irish

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Inspiration: Pinterest



Monochromatic looks are always welcome in my book, so why not use the St. Patty's Day holiday as an excuse to try it? You'll notice that in each version I kept one item neutral - in the first it's nude pumps, in the second the necklace is more neutral, although I think a plain gold pendant would look even better. Try using the green you have in your closet to come up with something fun this year! What green items do you plan to wear?

Shirt: Express, $25 (similar, similar)
Jeans: Lauren Conrad c/o Kohl's, $34 (similar, similar)
Nude pumps: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $17 (similar)
Turquoise pumps: Forever 21, $22 (similar, similar)
Bubble necklace: H&M, $18 (redeem the offer on my Facebook page for $16 bubble necklaces!)
Short necklace: Windsor Store c/o
Clutch: Charisma Boutique c/o (similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Old Navy  /  Macy's  /  Gap
Stella & Dot  /  Limited  /  Stella & Dot
Piperlime  /  JcPenney  /  ModCloth

Today's Everyday Fashion: Concert Chic

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Inspiration: Windsor Store



I have a serious thing for concert tees: Madonna, Journey, Springsteen. Which is ironic because I don't really like concerts.* Some friends have speculated that it's because I get claustrophobic in crowds, or I can't sit still for long, or maybe I'm just not cool enough for the concert scene. For now, I will continue rocking on vicariously through the clothes on my back, like today's concert tee meets camo-and-other-sparkly-things combination. What kind of concerts do you like to attend? Do you wear concert tees?

*Full disclosure: I have attended Kelly Clarkson and Ludacris concerts (not on the same night) and really enjoyed both of them. I also love the ballet.

Leather jacket: Victoria's Secret, $257 (vegan, vegan)
T-shirt: Forever 21, $16 (similar, similar, similar)
Pants: Zara, $63
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $89
Shoes: Chinese Laundry c/o
Purse: Michael Kors, Santa
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Kohl's  /  Gap  /  Forever 21  / Urban Outfitters
Piperlime  /  Kohl's  /  Forever 21

Today's Everyday Fashion: Transitional

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Inspiration: Pinterest


Spring is so close I can feel it. I'm craving pastels, and leopard is a good transitional print so this J.Crew-inspired look was just the thing to bridge the gap. Speaking of spring, I've got fringe swimwear on the brain, which was a hot trend last summer but I could never find one for a good price. This year I'm getting started early, see my shopping picks below. What spring items are you craving most?

Shirt: Ann Taylor, $20 (similar, similar)
Jeans: Gap c/o
Belt: Urban Outfitters, $20 (similar, similar)
Necklace: Ily Couture c/o (redeem the offer on my Facebook page to get any bubble necklace for $16)
Shoes: Banana Republic, $60 (similar, similar, simiilar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Today's Everyday Fashion: Studded Pumps

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Inspiration: Kate Spade


Top look: I may not own a sprinkled donut sweater, but that didn't stop me from re-creating this Kate Spade look. I paired a similarly-hued aztec tee with a navy polka dot pencil skirt, and while it's a tad busy, I do kind of appreciate the quirkiness for a creative office environment. Makes the work day more fun, no?

Bottom look: I like this outfit even more and can't wait to wear it. I got these shoes last year and was on the fence about them at first, but I love them to death this year. Studded pumps are everywhere, I'm trying stop myself from buying pretty much every pair pictured below.

Which outfit do you prefer? Would you wear studded shoes?

Blazer: H&M, $37 (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
Shirt: Express, $25 
Skirt: Banana, $50 (similar, similar, similar)
Jeans: H&M, $32 (similar, similar, similar)
Nude pumps: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $17 (similar)
Pink pumps: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $27
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $34
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

JcPenney  /   BCBG  /  Vince Camuto
Lola Cruz  /  Betsey Johnson  /  Schutz
Schutz  /  Steve Madden  /  Michael Antonio

Win $50 x 3 to Southern Swank Boutique! [now closed]

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I'm so excited to introduce ya'll to Southern Swank Boutique today! They have a retail store in Nashville, North Carolina and offer tons of fun, affordable clothing online as well. Today, we are giving away THREE $50 gift cards to three lucky winners! To enter:

1. Comment on this post with a link to your favorite item from the Southern Swank website.

We will select three lucky winners at random on 3/19. Thanks so much for entering!


Congrats to our winners!





Today's Everyday Fashion: Lilac Lace

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I bought this shirt imagining that I would wear it in a boho look with distressed denim and ankle boots. Instead I went for decidedly feminine first, with girlie bow shoes and more pastels. I love both necklaces and couldn't pick a favorite so I'm sharing both, plus for a limited time all bubble necklaces at Ily Couture are only $16 (original price $49) when you claim the offer posted on my Facebook page (look for the image below). Which necklace is your favorite? How would you wear this top?

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Top: Ann Taylor, $30
Skirt: LOFT, $55
Shoes: Lauren Conrad c/o Kohl's gc, $28
Left necklace: Ily Couture c/o (redeem the offer on my Facebook page to get any bubble necklace for $16)
Right necklace: My Stella & Dot, $114
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Today's Everyday Fashion: Skirt Options

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I had so much fun wearing this skirt this weekend! I have a tough time finding full skirts that I really like, but I had a good feeling about this one when I spotted it online. I really like the thick waistband at the smallest part of my waist, flat front with more pouf in the back, and thick, ribbed material. I went for classic black and ivory for my first outfit, but plan to pair it with fun colors this summer. What is your favorite fit of skirt and why?

Shirt: Forever 21, $6
Cardigan: Express, old
Skirt: Harmony Belle c/o, $36
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $118
Purse: Michael Kors, Santa
Shoes: Chinese Laundry c/o (same)
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Collective Concepts  /   Dillard's  /  Piperlime
Banana Republic  /  Hazel   /  Dillard's  /  Anthropologie
ASOS  /  LOFT  /  Limited

Fashion With a Cause: Noonday

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Necklace  /  Necklace
Earrings  /  Clutch
Bracelet  /  Bracelet  /  Bracelet

To say that I love fashion with a cause is an understatement. Especially when the items are so stinking cute! Today's photos feature accessories from Noonday, a company that sells fair-trade and locally made goods from across the globe, in hopes of assisting artisans struggling for a better future while styling us pretty along the way.

My friend Melonie sells Noonday as an Ambassador, and when she asked me to style some pieces and offered to take photos (she's also a photographer - check out her website Imago Photography), I said yes please! (I was in no way compensated for this post.) I think you will agree that the gear I'm rocking is pretty amazing, now if only I wasn't having the worst hair day ever it would be even better. :-)

Please check out Melonie's Noonday website, along with some other friends of mine with fashion companies for a cause:

Melonie - Noonday
Lindsey - 4 Love
Katie - Elegantees
Lizzie - Market Colors

What similar fashion companies do you support? Which outfit is your favorite?




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Bracelet  /  Bracelet
Ring  /  Belt

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Printed Cardigan

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Inspiration: Tory Burch



Printed cardigans... I adore them, but they can be difficult to style! This one reminded me of the retro cardigans at Tory Burch, so it was an immediate "yes" while shopping. After I got it home though it took me awhile to figure out what to do next. I want to try print-mixing a la the inspiration photo soon, but for now stuck with a solid navy top for running errands this week. Despite the wardrobe puzzle these cardigans create, I love so many of the options below and plan to stop in New York & Co. next week to check out the three pictured. Are you a fan of printed cardigans?

Cardigan: Limited, $30
Shirt: Banana Republic, $20
Belt: H&M, $20
Jeans: UnionBay c/o Kohl's, $23 (similar, similar)
Heels: Nine West c/o, $62 (similar, similar)
Flats: Michael Kors/Marshalls, $50 (similar, similar)
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar)
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $34
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4

Zappos  /  Gap  /  New York & Co.  /  Old Navy
New York & Co.  /  LOFT  /  Anthropologie
J.Crew Factory  /  Anne Klein  /   New York & Co.  /   LOFT

Today's Everyday Fashion: Pink Bubbles

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I wore this yesterday for lunch and errands. I like combining polka dot tops with bubble necklaces, because the shapes are similar without being too symmetrical. My pink bubble necklace looked best with this top (I own light pink, turquoise, yellow and burgundy), and so pink jeans were an easy match. I originally threw on nude pumps, but the black ones are more comfortable and have a slightly lower heel so I went for those for practicality sake. Which shoes do you like better?

Shirt: Windsor Store c/o, $26
Jeans: Target, $22
Purse: Michael Kors, Santa
Necklace: Ily Couture c/o
Nude pumps: Enzo Angiolini/Piperlime, $32
Black pumps: Chinese Laundry c/o (same)
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $34
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4

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Also... I stopped in Target yesterday for household supplies and got completely distracted by all the cute clothes in their spring collection. Hands down my favorite piece is the Blue Willow printed skirt (top left). I also bought the other two pieces I tried on, but not sure if I'm keeping them yet. The pink tweed is adorable in person but doesn't look great in pictures. I wish they had more things in my size so I could have tried all of them on, but these are the pieces I was drooling over. Which one is your favorite?


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Top  /  Top  /   Top  /   Top  /   Top
Dress  /  Dress  /  Dress  /  Dress  /  Dress

Today's Everyday Fashion: If The Boot Fits

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This dress is way too much fun - my favorite color (mustard!), pockets, and a fun silhouette. When it arrived, I noticed the brand name is"Just J," which just seemed appropriate because I could see this dress eliciting that response from a friend: "This dress is just J!" (Yes, my friends really call me J; it's a nickname that started in grade school.) I also want to try this dress with a stretchy belt and pumps, but today it's all about the boots, see below!

Dress: Harmony Belle c/o, $49
Belt: Gap, $40 (similar, similar, similar)
Boots: Chinese Laundry c/o
Necklaces: Banana Republic, Stella & Dot
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4

Vince Camuto $120   /   Dolce Vita $100  /   Nine West $68

You may recall my hunt for the perfect pair of boots in this post. Welp, I ordered three of the eight pairs I featured from Amazon, and thought I'd share the results with ya'll. My first thoughts: why do the boots look so much darker in person than they do online? Also, why do boots never fit my calves? I ordered a size 9.5 in all three boots, and as you can see they are all pretty loose, although not as bad as some boots I've tried on. The middle pair doesn't have a zipper (you just slide them on) and oddly they seemed to fit the best around my calves.

Conclusion? I think I'm sending all three back, although the middle pair are awfully tempting to keep at that price, and I like the color best! What brands / stores do you recommend for boot shopping?

Today's Everyday Fashion: Jamberry

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I was perusing my closet for outfit ideas for my new cobalt blazer yesterday, came up with this colorful ensemble, and it immediately reminded me of childhood book Jamberry. It's a book I loved as a kid about a bear looking for berries (I had to Google it to remember the name), and it's full of colorful illustrations that look good enough to eat. Did you ever read Jamberry as a kid? Would you wear this look?

Blazer: Forever 21, $30
Shirt: Limited, $15 (similar)
Skirt: Limited, $35 (similar, similar, similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $34
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4

Shoes

Also... I bought these bow shoes yesterday and had to share! Only $28, I love the Kate Spade vibe, and they have a built-in cushion that is dreamy. I also tried on the items below - kicking myself for not getting the camo shirt, and I bought the chambray (far right) dress but not sure if I'm keeping it yet!

Dress   /  Shirt  /   Dress

Win a Bow Blouse from Page 6 Boutique! [now closed]

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Bow blouse

I'm so excited to share these ah-dorable new arrivals from Page 6 Boutique today! They sent me a box to try on, and I only wish I got to keep everything because how cute is this stuff?! I would love to wear any of these outfits - and everything pictured is from Page 6 Boutique, only the shoes are my own.

In addition to sharing some new arrivals, Page 6 is also giving away a bow blouse (pictured above) to one lucky reader! Everyone who comments today will be automatically entered into the giveaway. Color of the blouse is your choice, dependent on availability, and a winner will be randomly selected on 3/12. Good luck!

Which outfit is your favorite?

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 Congrats to our winner!