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Beam Me Up

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After seeing “Arrival” for a movie date with my husband recently, I had aliens on the brain.  A friend had spotted this wall for me the week before and it went perfectly with my mindset after the movie.  If you have not seen “Arrival”, I highly recommend it.  It was a casual Sunday date and the perfect opportunity to add a touch of plaid with my new favorite flats.  I kept the rest of the look simple with my tried and true Western chambray shirt and black toothpick jeans both from J. Crew, as well as my J. Crew Ryan sunglasses. The Western chambray shirt has proven to be one of my best buys.  I have worn it year round and featured it previously in Falling into Neutral and Demin on Denim.

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J. Crew Western Chambray Shirt

J. Crew Large Pouch in Stewart Plaid Italian Leather

J. Crew Sadie Pom-Pom Ankle Strap Flats in Tartan

J. Crew Toothpick Jeans in Black

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses in Blush

J. Crew is offering 40% off almost everything with the code FESTIVE through November 27, 2016 at 11:59pm.

Moynat Tote (this or this would look great)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

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Mani Monday – Thanksgiving Edition

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Happy Thanksgiving week!  I am embracing fall with a burnt orange shade and leaf accents.

The colors are “Burnt Romance” by CND Vinylux and “No Place Like Chrome” by Essie.  The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

Matchy Matchy

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I’ll take all the plaid, all of it.  I just can’t get enough. I just need a matching collar for Cupcake (my puggle) and we would be all set.  J. Crew‘s holiday offerings have not disappointed this year.  I hear there is even more next week!  I can’t wait. In the meantime, I have had both the sadie flat and scalloped heel on repeat.  Have I mentioned that the pom-pom on the flats is navy!?!

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J. Crew Shirt

J. Crew Sadie Pom-Pom Ankle Strap Flats in Tartan

J. Crew Scalloped Heels in Festive Plaid

J. Crew Toothpick Jeans in Black

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses in Blush

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Black Watch, Stripes, Sequins and Lace

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The holiday party season is upon us.  And, while I don’t usually go for lace —  I’m more of a leopard, stripes and plaid kind of gal –  I recently tried on these lace pants and they are so comfortable (maybe even more than the pajama party pants I featured last week in Pajama Party) that well, I may be a convert … to lace !  I love the feminine touch they give to my Black Watch plaid blazer and striped St. James top.  Now, I’m ready, in comfortable style, for any number of holiday events.

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Do you know where the name Black Watch plaid comes from?  It is named for the Black Watch, a regiment formed in 1725 to guard the Scottish Highlands (in kilts).  Now you’ll be ready with an outfit – and some interesting trivia to discuss about it.

 

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J. Crew Black Watch Blazer

St. James for J. Crew striped long-sleeve tee

J. Crew Lace Pants

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses in Blush

J. Crew shoes (older style, but these satin slingbacks in black and navy or these dark navy velvet shoes would look great and they are on sale!)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Pink and Plaid

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There are some amazing pieces in the latest J. Crew roll-out.  This velvet blazer in pink is no exception. It comes in a beautiful pewter as well.  Just when I think I have all the plaid shoes I need, I must have  (at least) one more.  I featured the Sadie Ankle-Straps in Tartan in It’s time for Plaid! a couple of weeks ago.  They sold out right away, as predicted, but have been restocked!  I have worn them non-stop since they arrived last week and I have lost count of the compliments I’ve received.  They are so comfortable and I love the mix with the Black Watch club collar shirt and the pink blazer. Don’t delay, they are likely to sell out.

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J. Crew Velvet Blazer in Pink

J. Crew Club Collar Shirt in Black Watch

J. Crew Jane Sunglasses in Pink

J. Crew Sadie Ankle-Strap Flats in Tartan

J. Crew Lookout Jeans (similar here and here)

J. Crew Navy Calf Hair Belt (similar here)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

An Apple for the Teacher

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Geometry was by far my favorite subject in High School (as I mentioned in this week’s Mani Monday post).  I loved solving proofs.  I found great comfort in the logic the discipline uses to explain things.  My teacher was very passionate about the subject and a bit of a character.  He often told me that I was the best female Geometry student he’d ever had.  I did challenge him as to why I was simply not the best as I don’t remember missing one single question on any test the whole year.  In any case, he inspired me to excel in math.

Here is an apple and a nice even gingham pattern in his honor.

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J. Crew Shirt (on sale!)

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses

J. Crew Jacket (older style) This leather motorcycle jacket or this tweed jacket would both look great.

AG Jeans

Vince Booties (on sale!)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

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Pajama Party

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I love this new pajama pants as evening wear trend.  Why?  They are elegant and stylish and any night out is more fun when you are comfortable.   J. Crew has a couple of new styles including a pinstriped version that is available online only.  I am wearing the solid version in carbon with a J. Crew silk blouse and velvet sandals from a couple of years ago.

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J. Crew Pajama Party Pants

J. Crew Blouse

J. Crew Sandals (older style, great options here and here)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Plaid and Leopard

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There is something soothing about the lines and the symmetry of plaid that reminds me of geometry (my favorite High School subject that I mentioned in Mani Monday -Gray Geometric Edition.)  The leopard belt and shoes soften the lines with the random spots.  This shirt is from a couple of years ago, but I just ordered the new black watch with club collar.  I previously featured the new club collar in stripe (now on sale!) and Liberty Paisley.  The new one arrives tomorrow along with both of my plaid shoes.  If you tried to purchase either of the plaid shoes yesterday and found your size sold out, they were just replenished.  The links are here: Sadie Pom-Pom Ankle Strap Flats in Tartan and Scalloped Heels in Festive Plaid

I styled the shirt and leopard accents with the Maddie Pant in navy and a navy cashmere sweater (all from J. Crew).  I bought my second pair of Maddie pants after wearing another color once.  They are so comfortable!  I love that they are streamlined without being too skinny and that they have belt loops.  I featured them recently in olive green in Fall Foilage.  I can’t wait to check them out in Black Watch as well.

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J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses

J. Crew shirt (similar here)

J. Crew Cashmere Cardigan

J. Crew Maddie Pant in Navy

J. Crew Calf Hair Belt

J. Crew Sandals (similar here and on sale)

Moynat Tote also here (this or this would look great)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

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Mani Monday -Gray Geometric Edition

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This week I am easing into fall even if we do have off and on heat waves with gray   I added a pop of pink and black and a little geometry.  Geometry was my favorite subject in High School.  There is something soothing about these triangles.

The color is “Hyde Park Place” by NailsInc with “Black Taxi” also by NailsInc and Fiji by Essie.  The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE