Today's Everyday Fashion: Anchors Aweigh

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It's no surprise that a follow-up to my last nautical post includes an anchor tee! White jeans were an obvious pairing, but I wanted to play with the level of dressiness - from a navy boucle jacket and flirty heels, to t-strap sandals for running errands. Today's navy t-straps will be a huge staple for me this summer, but I also want to add a neon pair to my closet soon, so I shared my shopping picks with you below. (I'm stalking the Tommy Hilfiger pair.) Which version of today's look is your favorite?

Navy jacket: Zara, $95 (similar, similar)
Tank: Skip N' Whistle c/o, $29
Jeans: Gap, $35 (similar, similar)
Heels: Tailor and Stylist c/o, $45
Flats: Dolce Vita c/o Neiman Marcus Last Call, $63 (cheaper)
Purse: Page 6 Boutique c/o (similar, similar)
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4


ps. I'm hosting Gainesville Fashion Week this Saturday (tomorrow) night. If you are in Central Florida be sure to come out and say hello!!

Today's Everyday Fashion: Printed Peplum

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I'm loving prints lately, and I'm loving peplum, so I'm really loving printed peplum. The geometric shapes and bright colors on today's blouse won over my heart instantly, and the $10 price tag (original price $78) was icing on the cake. I'm equally obsessed with all the options below, now if only they were all $10. :-) Would you wear a printed peplum top?

Top: Lord & Taylor, $10
Cardigan: Moda c/o MJR Sales, $14
Jeans: Target, $22 (similar)
Purse: Ann Taylor, $30 (similar)
Shoes: Lauren Conrad c/o Kohl's, $28
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Today's Everyday Fashion: Knotted Chambray

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I'm convinced chambray shirts look good with just about anything; I can see one paired with any of the striped skirts below. As for the knotted part, it's not a trend I would invest in (aka buy a shirt that is already knotted), however, I do enjoy knotting a shirt I already own. It works particularly well with this skirt, because it's hard to tuck a shirt into a stretchy cotton skirt without it bunching up and showing through. Have you tried the knotted shirt trend? Store-bought or DIY? 

Chambray: Mudd c/o Kohl's, $24 (similar, similar, similar)
Skirt: Limited, $25
Shoes: Nine West c/o (similar, similar)
Purse: Emma Fox c/o Ross, $60 (similar, I also spotted the same bag at TJ Maxx this week!)
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Piperlime  /  Nordstrom  /  New York & Co
J. Crew Factory  /  Forever 21  /  Guess  /  Target
Dillard's  /  Lord & Taylor  /  Banana

Today's Everyday Fashion: Child's Play

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Inspiration: J.Crew




This is the first time I've ever used a child's outfit as inspiration. I feel absolutely no shame because inspiration is inspiration no matter where you find it, and - how cute is her outfit?! I've been craving my favorite lavender skinnies from last year, so I tried a periwinkle top and trench to somewhat mimic the photo first, and then creativity took a left turn and I wound up with a pink monochromatic version as well. Would you wear purple jeans? Which outfit do you like more?

Trench: New York & Co, $50 (similar)
Shirt: Gap, $3
Jeans: Rewind c/o Kohl's, $25
Flats: Me Too/ Marshall's, $28 (similar)
Purse: Michael Kors

Blazer: H&M, $37 (similar, similar, similar)
Shirt: Limited, $25 sold out
Jeans: Rewind c/o Kohl's, $25
Shoes: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $27 (similar, similar)

Charlotte Russe  /  Target  /  Gap  /  Dillard's
Cusp  /  Kohl's  /  Karmaloop  /  Anne Klein

Today's Everyday Fashion: The High-Low Skirt

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Ladies, what do we think of this trend - the high-low skirt - is it still in style? I throw a couple items in the donate/sell pile every couple of months and I've been considering adding this skirt to that pile. I love the color and length, and overall I think this is a fun trend. I'm just not convinced this particular skirt works well on my body type, and I don't wear it often. Would you wear a high-low skirt?

Top: Marshall's, $15 (similar, similar, similar)
Skirt: Lauren Conrad c/o Kohl's
Belt: H&M, $5 (similar)
Shoes: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $24 (similar, similar)
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $118
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Skirt 1, 2, 3, 4
Skirt 1, 2, 3, 4

Today's Everyday Fashion: Happy Easter

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Happy Easter everyone! This is what I will be wearing for church and dinner with family/friends tomorrow. I purchased everything but the shoes this week, not intending to wear them together but ultimately I couldn't resist this girlie mix of pastels and bows. I won't be posting tomorrow in observance of the holiday, so I hope you have a great weekend and I will see you Monday! Which version do you prefer - tucked or untucked? What are you wearing on Easter?

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." - Matthew 28:5-6

Top: Express, $25
Skirt: LOFT, $40
Belt: Limited, $15
Necklace: Banana, $20
Shoes: Lauren Conrad c/o Kohl's, $28
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

ModCloth 1, 2, 3, 4
Mod Cloth 1, 2, 3, 4

Today's Everyday Fashion: Casual Lately

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Inspiration: B. Jones Style



I threw this look together yesterday and wore the bottom version for errands. This army belt is probably my all-time favorite $5 find, and I haven't worn it in quite some time so I wanted to create an outfit around it. This is one of those outfits that I was more excited about in person than it looks in pictures, however, for the chilly Orlando weather right now it was the perfect blend of comfy neutrals!

Jacket: Gap, $52 (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
Shirt: Forever 21, $12 (similar, similar)
Jeans: Limited, $37
Belt: Bakers, $5 (similar)
Heels: Aldo, $50 (similar, similar)
Boots: Chinese Laundry c/o
Purse: Juicy Couture/Neiman Marcus Last Call, $120

Also, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I went shopping this week and my favorite store for new arrivals was.... drumroll please... American Eagle. They captured my boho-loving-heart for casual clothes, and I left with the white dress, navy embroidered top and aztec shorts below, and this top in olive for the beach. The print on the other dress was cute but I didn't feel comfy in the super stretchy/tight fit. What's your favorite store right now?

Dress - sold out /  Top
Hoodie , Shorts  /  Dress

Today's Everyday Fashion: Blue Willow

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Inspiration: Pinterest




My obsession with Blue Willow print began when I read the book by Doris Gates as a little girl, and continued when I saw the inspiration photo of Victoria Beckham in InStyle Magazine circa 2005 (approximate). To this day, VB's Cavalli dress is one of my favorite dresses on the planet and so to say I'm excited to find similar prints in stores right now is an understatement. Today I'm showing two ways to wear this trend - one for a night out, and one for day. I picked up the pencil skirt first, but I found the dress on Monday so I'm planning to return the skirt. I love both, but prefer the vibrant blue of the dress, and for my life I need outfits for dinners and nighttime events way more often than I need office wear. Would you wear a Blue Willow-type print? Which one is your favorite?

Dress: Forever 21, $20
Shoes: Pink & Pepper c/o
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $34
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Skirt: Target, $23 - returning
Sweater: Gap, $20 (similar, similar)
Pumps: Enzo Angiolini/Piperlime, $32
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $34
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Forever 21  /  Chico's  /  ASOS
Chico's  /  Wallis  /  Macy's
Macy's  /  Chico's  /  Target

Today's Everyday Fashion: Wishful Thinking

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Even though the weather is chilly in Orlando right now, I wore the top version of this outfit for shopping on Monday. It was a bright sunny day so it wasn't totally out of context, but it was certainly wishful thinking that warmer spring days are coming soon. Boots also could've worked (bottom pic), and I did a quick scan of my outfits over the past year (here) and I wear this mint + yellow color combo a lot, as well as this necklace and these jeans together. (If you are choosing a colorful statement necklace to add to your wardrobe, coordinating with a denim color is a great way to decide!) Which shoes would you wear?

Top: Old Navy, $10
Jeans: Limited, $15 (similar)
Necklace: Ily Couture c/o
Sandals: Madden Girl c/o MJR Sales, $20 (similar, similar, similar)
Boots: HCB c/o (same, similar)
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

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Today's Everyday Fashion: The Quirky Sweater

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Inspiration: Harper's Bazaar


Proof I wore this outside. Facial expression optional.


Mother Nature has decided to give us December weather in March this year, so my response? How about a quirky sweater to lighten the mood. My inspiration photo is not meant to be a literal translation, but rather it was somewhere in the depths of my subconscious that the photo both whispered to me to want to own it, and motivated me to wear it with pink jeans. The light pink jeans with nude pumps is great for a more dressy occasion, and the darker jeans and ankle boots is what I wore for brunch last weekend. Quirky sweaters: yay or nay? Which outfit do you prefer?

Sweater: Collide Boutique c/o $42 - enter to win $100 to Collide here
Light jeans: Target, $22 (similar)
Dark jeans: Limited, $40 (similar, similar)
Pumps: Enzo Angiolini/Piperlime, $32
Boots: HCB c/o (same, similar)
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Dorothy Perkins  /  J.Crew  /  Forever 21
Madewell  /  Buffalo  /  Urban Outfitters
Forever 21  /  Boden  /  Chaps

Spring New Arrivals

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Bag  /  Top  /  Top  /  Top  /  Clutch
Skirt  /  Necklace  /  Top  /  Clutch




I'm so excited for spring styles this year, and I'm highly anticipating a long-overdue trip to the mall this week. In preparation for my trip, I like to browse online to get the lay of the land and prioritize which stores to head to first. Here are some of my top picks from Limited, LOFT, Banana, Gap, Express and more! Which new arrivals are your favorite? 

Legging  /  Dress  /  Dress /  Pants
Heels  /  Heels  /  Top
Skirt  /  Belt  / Flats
Dress  /  Top   /  Top  /  Skirt
Cardigan  /  Top   /  Cardigan  /  Skirt
Sweater  /  Heels /  Heels

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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Blazer  /  Top   /  Jeans  /   Necklace
Dress  /  Necklace
Top   /  Jeans  /  Necklace
Top  /  Skirt  /  Necklace
This is a sponsored post. Thanks for reading!
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