Month: December 2016

Basic Black

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I almost never wear black.  I lived in San Francisco for nine years after college and wore it quite a bit.  When I moved to New York I was determined not to be an all black cliche, so I embraced color.  This tuxedo inspired long sleeve t-shirt  comes in navy as well, but I decided to go with a non-basic (for me) and go for the black.  I styled it with my lace pants, glitter heels, blue velvet clutch, Ryan Sunglasses and an Hermes scarf for my son’s school holiday program.

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J. Crew Top

J. Crew Lace Pants

J. Crew Velvet Clutch also available in Black Satin

J. Crew Shoes

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses (on sale!)

Hermes Scarf similar here and here

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Reindeer Games

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I love that this holiday tee is in my favorite navy blue.  The navy lace reindeer are the perfect subtle festive pop that I could picture still wearing in January.  I styled the t-shirt with my go-to J. Crew Black Watch Blazer, blue velvet clutch, glitter heels and AG Middi Denim.  It was the perfect outfit for an afternoon performance of the Nutcracker with my son.  It was our fourth annual and a tradition we both enjoy.

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J. Crew Blazer

J.Crew T-shirt

J. Crew Velvet Clutch also available in Black Satin

J. Crew Shoes

AG Jeans

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

 

London Calling

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I have had London on my mind since I got this t-shirt.  We may even skip a tropical Spring Break this year and head to London.  My first trip abroad was to London in High School.  The dollar and the pound were close to even, the weather was warm for February and it was a great trip.  My six  year old is very excited about the prospect, so we will see…

In the meantime, the J. Crew destination art t-shirts are fun to style and the London version is no exception.  I have previously styled the New York version in New York State of Mind and New York on the Vineyard, as well as the Paris version in I’ll take Paris and the Vineyard and Cheers to the long weekend!.

I made this one festive with my plaid shoes from last year and a plaid pouch from this year.

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J. Crew Destination Art T-Shirt

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses

J. Crew Cashmere Cardigan

J. Crew Plaid Pouch

J. Crew Shoes (last year) these and these would look great

AG Jeans these J. Crew Toothpick Jeans would also look great

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Tulle Tide Carols

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A pop of tulle is so fun!  I love the sleeves on this tulle cuffed stripe t-shirt. They give it a little dressy holiday elegance.  I styled the top with my J. Crew black watch pants from last  year (this year’s Maddie plaid pants look even better and they have a bit of stretch), my glitter heels, blue velvet clutch, Ryan Sunglasses, and a Lulu Frost for J. Crew necklace (my first ever J. Crew necklace purchase from a few years ago!).

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J. Crew Tulle cuffed stripe T-shirt

J. Crew Black Watch Pants (last year) this year’s Maddie version

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses

J. Crew Velvet Clutch (back in stock!)

J. Crew Shoes

J. Crew Lulu Frost Necklace (older style) this necklace or this necklace would also look great.

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I also love this striped top with tulle from the J. Crew for NET-A-PORTER capsule collection.  It is 30% off!

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

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Dear Santa

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Dear Santa,

I want all of the plaid and all of the leopard print, please.  Is that too much to ask? They look so great together.

Love,
JAE

 

Dear Santa

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J. Crew Perfect Shirt

J. Crew Necklace

J. Crew Cashmere Cardigan

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses

J. Crew Toothpick Jeans

J. Crew Gemma Leopard Flats

J. Crew Large Plaid Pouch

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

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Mani Monday – Mad for Plaid Edition

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It is no secret that I am mad for plaid.  My first nail art was a plaid nail like this one with red nails a year ago.  I have been hooked on nail art every since.  My love of plaid is shown in It’s time for Plaid! , Plaid and Leopard, Pink and Plaid, Black Watch, Stripes, Sequins and Lace, Matchy Matchy , Beam Me Up , and Plaid Tidings.  In case you clicked on any of the items (like the amazing plaid shoes) and received a a sold out notification, several items come back in stock a few times.  It is worth a second try.

 

The color is“Rouge Red” by CND Vinylux.  The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

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Plaid Tidings

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Now that the holiday season is in full swing, I broke out more plaid.  Last night it was finally time for my six year old to open the first box on his Hot Wheels Advent Calendar.  He is all about cars and when we saw this 1948 Ford Super Deluxe 8 at the amazing Cardiff Classics, we knew it was a perfect match with my ruffled plaid top.

I styled the top with my favorite plaid flats that I featured in It’s time for Plaid! (along with a scalloped heel version) my black toothpick jeans, velvet clutch and Ryan sunglasses all by J. Crew.

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J. Crew Top

J. Crew Velvet Clutch also available in satin

J. Crew Black Toothpick Jeans

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses in Blush

J. Crew Shoes (not many left, but I do keep seeing them pop back, so don’t give up)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Zebras and Tigers, Oh My!

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This stunning mural “Catnap” by Michael Summers is the perfect backdrop for my new J. Crew Zebra top.  Summers says the design was inspired by the quote from American theologian Reinhold Neibuhr, “Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you may become.”

I styled the top with my favorite lace pants, pink sunglasses, velvet clutch and glitter pumps, all from J. Crew.  The shoes and top were previously sold out.  As of press time, both are available in several sizes.  Grab them while you can…

Zebras and Tigers, Oh My!

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J. Crew Shirt

J. Crew Shoes

J. Crew Pants

J. Crew Velvet Clutch also available in Satin

J. Crew Jane Sunglasses

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE