I can’t get enough of gingham in the summer. I love the pop of orange with this turquoise gingham shirt from J.Crew. Did you know that turquoise represents humor and using it visually can ease a tough situation. It certainly is a happy color.
Happy Shopping!
XO,
JAE
I recently perused the J. Crew sale section (a favorite pastime of mine) and noticed several items that I have previously featured are on sale. Through Monday, July 25, 2016 you can get an additional 40% off sale and 30% off select summer items (with code SUMMER). I have created a summary with links to my previous posts (in case you missed them).
Polka Dot Blazer and Striped Flats
I featured the blazer in these posts: Pattern Play, Pattern Play Times Three , Santa Barbara Mother’s Day, and Lavender on Repeat.
I featured the shoes in these posts: Pattern Play, Pattern Play Times Three, Blue Tropics , Lavender on Repeat , Ikat in the Dining Room , Keeping Cool in Blue and White, Cherries on Top , Wanderlust abroad and at home , and Shades of Blue.
I featured the Rhodes white linen blazer in these posts: Pom-Poms , Liberty and Lavender. and Cherries on Top.
I featured the Regent Blazer in these posts: Denim Polka-dots and Poppy , Lunch in Venice Beach and Candy Stripes
The Candy Striped cashmere shell (and matching cardigan) are also on sale.
Dresses – Coral Shirtdress, Gingham Dress, Plaid off the shoulder, Ratti “Into the Wild” off the Shoulder (on promotion) and Collection Plaid off the shoulder
Featured in these posts: Coral and stripes , One-Step Gingham , Into the Wild and Off the Shoulder, and Mad for Plaid.
The Rory Pant was featured in these two posts: Gauchos are back! and Pineapple.
These are a few of the items that I wear over and over.
Happy Sale Hunting!
XO,
JAE
This week I was inspired by all the blues in my Shades of Blue post. I have been wanting to try half moons for some time and decided to make them triangles in my favorite navy blue.
The color is a neutral favorite “Creekside” by CND Vinylux with “Buttoned Up” by Treat Collection. The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.
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Happy Friday!
XO,
JAE
PS – The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is open to the public starting today. Shop my picks here.
About a month ago J. Crew issued a challenge to wear one floral print five ways. I chose the Ratti “Into the Wild” print. I featured the print in these three posts: here, here and here. Today I am styling the ruffle-sleeve top with my favorite white jeans and gold espadrilles. Stay tuned for my fifth look next week…
J. Crew Top (on sale plus 40% off with code SUMMER through July 24, 2016)
Happy Shopping!
XO,
JAE
There are so many great pieces in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. In my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post last week I featured six looks. Here is a detailed look at the Paige Skinny Jeans in Aubergine and the Rag & Bone Booties in Asphalt. As you may have noticed, I rarely wear black shoes. I prefer a little color or interest with my shoes. I love that these are as versatile as black while still being interesting. Colored demin is such a great way to dress up denim and these skinny jeans are definitely super skinny, but also so comfortable.
Early Access continues through Thursday, July 21, 2016. In order to purchase during early access you need a Nordstrom credit or debit card. You can apply for one here. Full access begins on Friday, July 22, 2016.
See all six of my looks in my #NSale post.
Happy Shopping!
XO,
JAE
It is no secret that blue is my favorite color. I found the 10,000 Buddhas wall by Amanda Giacomini in Venice to be so serene. You can read more on Amanda and the 10,000 Buddhas project here.
Of course, I was dressed to match. My favorite striped flats from J. Crew have been marked down again, so they are a super deal. My favorite and oh-so-comfy lookout high-rise jeans from J.Crew are also on sale. My navy gingham button up and panama hat are both on constant repeat along with my Veronica tote from Parker Thatch.
J. Crew Jeans (similar here on sale or new arrival here)
J. Crew Shoes (on sale!)
Happy Shopping!
XO,
JAE
Pineapples make me want to go on vacation. In the meantime, as the fall fashions are coming in, the summer sales are amazing. Everything in this outfit (except the Pineapple tee) is on promotion or sale. I featured these J. Crew Rory pants in navy in this post. They are now on sale (plus 40% off). They are a breezy alternative to skinny jeans or shorts. I have one of my favorite hats on along with my gold espadrilles that have been on constant repeat.
J. Crew Hat (30% off with code SALETIME through July 18th)
J. Crew Rory Pant (on sale plus 40% off with code SALETIME through July 18th)
J. Crew Shoes (30% off with code SALETIME through July 18th)
Happy Shopping!
XO,
JAE
This week I went with a summery shade of blue and a few leopard print accent nails.
The color is “Regent’s Place” by Nails Inc in gel effects. It has a similar staying power as gel, but it is regular polish. The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.
Have a great weekend. If you have not already, be sure to check out my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post here.
Happy Friday!
XO,
JAE
I look forward to the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale every year. It is a great time to get some new fall looks at a third to half off before they go back to regular price on August 8, 2016. It started today, July 14, 2016 with early access to cardholders. General access begins next Friday, July 22, 2016. I have put together six ensembles with my picks from the sale. I have been looking for the perfect booties forever. This year I found two pair that fit great! All the items are linked in the captions.
These are just a few of my picks for women. There is also a great selection for men, children and beauty. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is their best sale of the year.
Happy Shopping!
XO,
JAE
It has been a while since I did my first and only “Out and About” post. I am only inspired to post about places that are unique that I really love. My previous “Out and About” post is here. I happened upon Bondi Harvest through Instagram (this best source for finding things in cities you plan to visit and in this case, my own home town) and immediately wanted to share my find. Bondi Harvest is tucked away in a corner of Santa Monica in a parking lot among several production companies.
They are also known for their coffee which is Vittoria. It is the largest coffee company in Australia and is in several restaurants in the US. The story of Vittoria is an interesting three generation success story that you can read about here.
It has a great laid back Australian beach vibe that suits the healthy, but super yummy menu. It is very comfortable and serene.
Their shelf game is strong and includes Organic Vittoria coffee, tea by Art of Tea, spices and every surfer’s best friend Dr. Zog’s sex wax (which really reminded me of my high school days and the surf crowd).
They serve breakfast and lunch and are open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm with breakfast all day. I opted for one of their tartines and a green smoothie. The smoothies are not huge (and are also at a reasonable price) so they are perfect with a tartine. The Sweet Halloumi was my tartine of choice. It combined avocado toast with grilled halloumi cheese, pistachios and a touch of wild honey I am always disappointed when places only have huge smoothies and you just want something a little extra with your smaller meal. When I ordered, I considered the Peanut Butter Bomb, but was encouraged to get the On the Green as it would taste great and I would leave feeling healthy. That was 100% correct. The combination was perfect!
I left already thinking about my next visit and, in fact, came back the same day with my son to try the Peanut Butter Bomb. He was fresh from camp and already in swimwear, so he fit right in with the decor. He is always happy to help with blog post research when it involves trying new treats. We both liked it, but I prefer the On the Green as it is packed with greens and still tastes amazing.
My visits to Bondi Harvest helped to satiate the wanderlust I mentioned last week in this post. Australia is definitely on my travel list. It was nice to see a different corner of Santa Monica and feel like I had a taste of Australia. The sign on the fruit basket says it all. It was real, healthy whole food that left me feeling great and was delicious.
Bondi Harvest
1814 Berkeley Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-586-7419
Here’s to eating healthy whole foods that taste amazing and finding hidden gems in your own neighborhood!
XO,
JAE
the navy leopard 