Today's Everyday Fashion: Rainbow and Denim

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These new pants are the best! They come in two colors, and beyond being super comfy, they are the perfect blank canvas. You could go simple with a plain white tee, you could go boho with a pendant necklace, you could go retro with a smocked top - the possibilities are endless. I decided to go rainbow for my first look with them, and my outfit turned out so much like last week’s rainbow and denim look that I decided to do a round up - check out it out below! Which “rainbow and denim” is your favorite?

Top: Forever 21, $10 (similar here)
Pants: Forever 21, $30
Shoes: Express, $42 (similar, similar)
Purse: H&M, $25 (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
Earrings: Amazon, $10
Approx. dates: Earrings and shoes are last year. Purse is recent. Top and pants are new.

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Spring Sweater

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Sometimes, the most perfect spring sweater comes along. One that’s heavy enough to keep you warm but not itchy (it’s 100% cotton), in pretty colors like blush pink, ivory and taupe, that celebrate spring. Not to mention that sweet dog face! I declared animal sweaters a huge trend maybe 6 years ago? But they are so much more than that - they are a staple I still adore in my closet all these years later. I am excited to add this one to my collection!

Sweater: LOFT, $20 (use code “SURPRISE” for 40% off)
Jeans: J.Crew Factory, $23
Shoes: Soludos/Amazon, $55
Earrings: Jane, $5 (similar)
Bag: Forever 21, $25 (similar below)
Scarf: H&M, $5 (similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Bag is 3 years ago. Scarf, earrings and shoes are last year. Sweater is new.

Today's Everyday Fashion: In Between Meetings

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On Tuesday, Joshua and I ran some errands and attended two meetings and in between we snapped these colorful photos! I recently made a list of old items in my closet to wear again this spring/summer and this top and skirt were both on the list. Turns out, they go great together. I’m glad to have a new way to wear this cheerful top that’s versatile enough for a busy day!

Top: ModCloth, $35 (similar below)
Skirt: H&M, $30 (similar, similar, similar)
Shoes: Jane, $24 (similar, similar)
Purse: H&M, $25 (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
Earrings: Amazon, $10
Approx. dates: Skirt is 4 years ago. Top is 3 years ago. Earrings, shoes are last year. Purse is recent.

 
 

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Olive Jumpsuit

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Truth be told, I like the concept of an olive jumpsuit better than this particular one. It has some fit issues (check out the puckering above the waist in picture #2) and the material is a bit too “beach casual” to dress up with heels. It’s going back (I actually thought I loved it until I saw the pictures!), but this post still has a happy ending. If you’re into olive jumpsuits like I am, then check out lots of alternative options you can shop below!

Jumpsuit: LOFT, $39 (similar below)
Necklace: Express, $13
Purse: H&M, $25 (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson, $59 (similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes are 5 years ago. Purse is recent. Necklace and jumpsuit are new.

We Dress America With Walmart

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I’m back for part two with Walmart’s We Dress America campaign!  

In my first post, I styled a pair of white denim with bright yellow and pink. Today, I’m rocking the nautical theme with a red, white, and blue color palette at one of my favorite hang-out spots in Orlando - Baldwin Park.

My dress, sweater, straw tote, and red purse are each under $20 from Walmart, and my white jeans and black shoes are brand-name items from the Lord & Taylor shop on Walmart.com. I am especially impressed by the quality of the sweater and sunglasses, and these espadrilles are already on repeat in my closet!

This campaign is all about inclusiveness and diversity - everyone is welcome to participate!  So check out more favorites below, head to Walmart to start shopping, and be sure to post your finds using the hashtags #WeDressAmerica and #WalmartFashion! 

Xoxo,
J.

 
 

Swimsuit  /  Top  /  Bag  /  Swimsuit (plus)
Pants  /  Jumpsuit (plus)  /  Jeans  /  Dress
Top  /  Shoes  /  Top  /  Hat

Today's Everyday Fashion: Loving Linen

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This outfit contains all the style things I’m loving to wear most right now: linen, button details, balloon sleeves, white shoes, straw bags! Worn together, it has a decidedly vintage vibe and feels oh-so-spring. Is linen a fabric you love to wear? It’s trending but also feels so classic!

Top: Forever 21, $15
Jeans: Express, $48
Shoes: DSW, $50 (comes in 8 colors)
Purse: H&M, $25 (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
Earrings: Jane, $5 (similar)
Approx. dates: Earrings are last year. Jeans, shoes, purse are recent. Top is new.

 
 

Today's Everyday Fashion: The White Jumpsuit

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I can remember being in high school and loving this “color combo” of white and nude/khaki so much. It still excites me today - something about this palette feels so crisp and fresh! This jumpsuit, particularly, hits the mark thanks to its ability to be worn day or night, for work or a special occasion. It’s a blank slate just waiting to be dressed up or down. And it’s still in stock at several stores, which I’ve linked below. Plus - a couple new poems I posted on Instagram in case you missed them. 😘

Jumpsuit: TJ Maxx, $40 (same, same, plus, same)
Purse: Macy’s, $63 (similar, similar)
Shoes: Charlotte Russe, $23 (similar, similar, similar)
Earrings: Kendra Scott (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
Necklace: Stella & Dot, old (similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes, earrings, necklace are 3 years ago. Purse is recent. Jumpsuit is new.

 
 

Today's Everyday Fashion: Red Floral Look-For-Less

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Inspiration: Neiman Marcus

 

The inspiration dress cost a whopping 10 times more than the dress I’m wearing - making this a true look-for-less situation! Both dresses have a cute red floral print, both have a tie at the bust (bunny ears, as I like to call it). The fabric of my dress is much more casual though - it would look great with a denim jacket for cooler weather - and I like the bolder print and the price point better. Overall I would pick the more affordable option as the definite winner - plus even more red floral options to consider below!

Dress: LOFT, $40
Shoes: Walmart, $40
Purse: Jane, $29 (similar, similar)
Earrings: Jane, $5 (similar)
Approx. dates: Purse, earrings are last year. Shoes are recent. Dress is new.

Today's Everyday Fashion: Under $50 Outfit

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I’m so excited to share this under $50 outfit with you today because these are such great finds! The top is 100% cotton, super soft and looks great untucked as well as tucked. (Runs TTS - I’m wearing the XS.) The pants are also a great fit and fabric (I’m 5’7” with 2.5” heels for reference), and such a fun color! I like the idea of a crop top for a vacation or weekend like the model, but these pants are also potentially work appropriate, too. I’m excited to style both of these pieces in more ways!

Top: Forever 21, $20
Pants: Forever 21, $25
Purse: H&M, $25 (similar below)
Shoes: Express, $42 (similar, similar)
Earrings: Jane, $10 (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes are last year. Purse is recent. Top and pants are new.

Today's Everyday Fashion: Strong Shoulders

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If ever a dress were my soulmate, this one would be a strong contender. It’s fun, it’s colorful, and perhaps just a little too much. I’ve never been into LBDs (little black dresses) but I will take a little red dress all day long! (See other LRDs in my closet here, here and here.) Beyond the color, it’s the shoulders that take the cake. I love a big ‘ole ruffle - they make me feel super feminine and like a boss at the same time. Do you prefer a LBD or a LRD? What color or feature makes you feel most confident?

Dress: TJ Maxx, $60 (originally $485!)
Shoes: Steve Madden/Ross, $25 (similar, similar)
Purse: Macy’s, $63 (similar, similar)
Earrings: Kendra Scott (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes are 4 years ago. Earrings are 3 years ago. Dress and purse are new.

Today's Everyday Fashion: Utility Trend Plus Snakeskin

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The utility trend includes just about anything that is olive, khaki or a brown derivative. It’s a close cousin/ basically the same thing as the safari trend, and today I’m giving it another try! (See my first post about it here.) These richly-hued neutrals are seriously calling my name, like these tie-waist pants in a unique color and a snakeskin bodysuit that is a near-perfect match. My new button sweater (below) also pairs well with these pants, and I’m excited to try more combinations including longer sleeves and potentially work-appropriate options!

Top (above): TJ Maxx, $10
Top (below): Francesca’s, $25
Pants: Macy’s, $62
Shoes: Marc Fisher, $89 (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: H&M, $25 (similar, similar, similar)
Earrings: Jane, $10 (similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes are 2 years ago. Purse and top below are recent. Top above and pants are new.

 
 

Style Your Way With Walmart

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Bag  /  Swim (plus, plus)  /  Swim (plus)  /  Shoes
Coverup  /  Dress  /  Dress  /  Jumpsuit  /  Dress
Top  /  Bag  /  Top  /  Hat 

I’m so excited to be a part of Walmart’s “We Dress America” campaign today! So much of their messaging of diversity and inclusion speaks to me, like: 

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from – your style has a home here.
Style that’s original, doesn’t discriminate, at prices that all of us can feel good about. 

Essentially: you do you. I can get on board with that!! 

And on board I did – by styling a head-to-toe outfit (plus one additional top) from Walmart that is so incredibly “me”! It’s colorful, feminine, comfortable and affordable.

Everyone is encouraged to join and participate – head to the We Dress America campaign page to start shopping and post your looks using the hashtags #WeDressAmerica and #WalmartFashion. I know I will be! 

Which top do you like better with this outfit?

 
 

Today's Everyday Fashion: Striped Pants, 8 Ways

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I’m featuring another old favorite today - these black and white striped pants! They still feel fresh and new, thanks to how “trendy” striped pants are at the moment - I found so many similar options to shop (see below). The first outfit (above) has been a favorite way to wear these pants for years (see it in India in 2016 here!). The second outfit (below) is a new way to wear them for spring/summer, with bright yellow and pink. Really the possibilities are endless though - check out 6 more outfit ideas through the years here, here, here, here, here and here! Which one is your favorite?

Top: Wyatt/Bluefly, $37 (identical, similar)
Pants: Banana Republic, $58 (similar below)
Shoes: Saks Off Fifth, $70 (similar, similar)
Necklace: Stella & Dot, old (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Bloomingdale's, $70 (similar)
Approx. dates: Pants, shoes, necklace are 4 years ago. Top is 3 years ago. Purse is recent.

 
 

Top: J.Crew, $39 (similar, similar, similar)
Pants: Banana Republic, $58 (similar below)
Shoes: Saks Off Fifth, $70 (similar, similar)
Earrings: boutique, $8 (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: H&M, $25 (similar, similar, similar)
Bag charm: H&M, $6 (similar)
Approx. dates: Pants, shoes are 4 years ago. Top is 2 years ago. Purse is recent. Earrings are new.

Today's Everyday Fashion: Flamingo Tee x 2

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This flamingo tee is still in stock! One year later, I’m happy to report it was an excellent buy. I wear it a ton, so I’ve washed it a ton (regular cycle in the washing machine + air dry), and it still looks as good as new. I like pairing it with hot pink sandals for running errands, and I wore it as-pictured with a navy blazer and heels for a casual speaking gig last week. It’s definitely an MVP in my closet!

Tee: J.Crew Factory, $25
Blazer: Banana Republic/thredUP, $48 (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Jeans: J.Crew Factory, $23
Shoes: Macy’s, $54
Earrings: Amazon, $10
Purse: Vince Camuto/Saks Off 5th, $70 (similar, similar, similar)
Bag charm: H&M, $6 (similar)
Approx. dates: Purse is 4 years ago. Blazer is thrifted 2 years ago. Tee, earrings are last year. Shoes, jeans are recent.

 
 

Step Into Spring With VacayStyle

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Spring has officially arrived! And the question on everyone’s minds: What’s a girl to wear?! 

No worries, because VacayStyle is here to help - whether your days are sandy beaches and tropical destinations or running errands in your hometown. By creating simple yet fun 5-piece collections that when combined with two pieces from your closet (a white tank and denim) make 17 different outfits they have solved two wardrobe dilemmas:

  1. What to pack for vacation. Just throw 5 items in a bag and you’re good to go!

  2. What to wear everyday this summer. Vacay is your easy, breezy capsule wardrobe!

Today I’m illustrating just how versatile Vacay can be by modeling the 5 pieces of the Bonaire Collection in 17 different outfits. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I love a good kimono and the white dress is so crisp!

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Head to VacayStyle now to check out all of their collections!

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Pps. For wanderlust inspiration, follow Vacay’s founder Elizabeth (@the_sailing_family) as she travels the world on a sailboat with her husband and three boys. So fun!

 

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Today's Everyday Fashion: Another Denim Outfit

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As much as I’m a cheerleader for having an outrageously good time with clothes, I’m also a big fan of taking a hiatus from it. Whether you’re just not in the mood for it, or life is super busy - you gotta be willing to give yourself a break from time to time (preaching to myself here!). Nobody looks great every single day (no matter what their Instagram may lead you to believe). Check out my hot mess, below - I’ve been squeezing in time to help out at the new business lately (announcement coming soon). So yes, I’m wearing yet another denim outfit. Because an easy, breezy uniform is exactly what the doctor ordered! 🙌 Do you dial back the fashion when you are tired or extra busy?

Top: LOFT, $10 (use code HAPPY)
Jeans: Express, $48
Shoes: Express, $42 (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Forever 21, $30 (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Necklace: NM Last Call, $21 (similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes, purse, necklace are last year. Jeans are recent. Top is new.

 

This look on repeat 🤓

 

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Smocked Blouse

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Inspiration: Jonathan Simkhai and Aqua

 

Trying out a new trend today - the smocked blouse! My version is smocked in the torso with a slight pouf to the sleeve, but this can also apply to smocked sleeves like my inspiration. To dress up this look, I added two statement accessories - a scarf on my bag/hair, and bold earrings. Are smocked blouses a trend you’ve tried yet or are planning to?

Ps. My earrings are old but I gathered some below $10-75. I own that first pair - my all-time faves!

Top: Francesca’s, $26
Jeans: Express, $48
Shoes: DSW, $50
Purse: H&M, $25 ( similar, similar, similar, similar)
Scarf: H&M, $15 (similar, similar, similar)
Earrings: J.Crew, $43 (similar below)
Approx. dates: Earrings are 2 years ago. Bag, jeans and shoes are recent. Top is new.

Today's Everyday Fashion: My Unique Spin on the Utility Trend

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My spin on the utility (or safari) trend might be unique, but only in a social media world where new outfits seem to be obtained at lightning-fast speed. The rest of the world calls this normal: wearing trendy items with things you’ve already had in your closet for years. (5-12 years, in this case!) Unlike some would have you believe, this trend ever really goes out of style. And in general, I’m all for wearing what you like no matter what the trends say - and this is a type of outfit I can definitely get behind!

Which olive and khaki look do you like better?

Top: Banana Republic, old (similar, similar, similar)
Shorts: Forever 21, $23 (these run small - order a size or 2 up!)
Shoes: Express, $42 (similar, similar, similar)
Bag: H&M, $25 (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Scarf: H&M, $15 (similar, similar)
Earrings: Jane, $10 (similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Top is 12 years ago. Shoes are last year. Bag is recent. Shorts and scarf are new.

 
 

Top: Francesca’s, $25
Pants: LOFT, $30 (similar below)
Shoes: Marc Fisher, $89 (similar, similar, similar)
Bag: H&M, $25 (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Earrings: Jane, $10 (similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Pants are 5 years ago. Shoes are 2 years ago. Bag is recent. Top is new.

Today's Everyday Fashion: Blue Work Dress

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There’s just something about this gorgeous blue dress! And $40? Take my money. I added a vintage brooch and white accessories to create an even stronger sense that I just stepped out of the 1960s (like my inspiration, Jackie O). Now the only thing missing - I think - is Spanx. The fabric on this dress is a bit less structured/thick than I would prefer it to be. I don’t have much experience with Spanx but I will give it a try with this dress and report back. If you have any tips, please share!

Dress: TJ Maxx, $40 (same, same)
Shoes: DSW, $50
Earrings: Kendra Scott (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Mud Pie, $13 (similar, similar, similar)
Brooch: vintage (similar below)
Approx. dates: Brooch is 8 years ago. Purse and earrings are 3 years ago. Shoes are recent. Dress is new.

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Linen Jumpsuit

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Inspiration: NM Last Call (Jacket / Dress)

 

By far my most-loved and repeated dress last summer was this stripe linen dress. So when I spotted today’s similar jumpsuit - I couldn’t resist! I will style it with simple sandals and a straw or wooden bag as pictured, and I also added this new lace-up denim jacket. I bought it the minute I saw the inspiration photo - and then put together a similar concept with items in my closet!

Jumpsuit: TJ Maxx, $25
Jacket: NM Last Call, $45
Shoes: Express, $42 (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Jane, $29 (similar, similar)
Earrings: Jane, $5 (similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes, purse, earrings are last year. Jumpsuit and jacket are new.