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)
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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.
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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!)
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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)
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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.
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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
I have had several hats on rotation protecting me from the sun lately They are also a good way to get one more day out of a blow dry. I wrote two posts on hair game changers here and here.
This is one of my favorite new hats. I styled it with my aqua AG Jeans (that are on sale plus 50% at Calypso) and a J. Crew ivory eyelet top (previously seen in navy in this post). It is a breezy summer look that is comfortable and great in warmer weather.
J. Crew Top ( )
J. Crew shoes (sold out) these and these would look great
AG Jeans from Calypso (on sale plus 50% off)
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XO,
JAE
Sailing the East River? That sounds fun. A friend and I kayaked the Hudson River one afternoon. We were alongside the garbage barges at various points. When I lived in New York City I lived in the West Village and occasionally walked home from work along the Hudson River. I did not spend that much time on the East Side, except for a few restaurants, uptown shopping and museums, of course. The one thing I really miss about New York is how easily accessible things were in comparison to Los Angeles. Sporting events, concerts, museums were all just a subway ride or (usually) quick cab ride away. I LOVED not having a car. I went to a lot more of these events. I’m sure accessibility had a lot to do with it. It’s a major hassle to get across Los Angeles to an event at most times of day. I’m on the West Side and I feel like Pasadena is another world.
While I lived in Manhattan I did and saw a lot. I had lots of visitors and did just about every touristy thing, too. It was a lot of fun. I have been trying to make sure my family does not stay too insulated in our little corner of Los Angeles. In yesterday’s post I talked about our trips to Griffith Park. We try to explore different areas as often as possible.
This t-shirt made me long for a New York trip this summer. We are heading East soon, but not to New York. In the meantime, I’ll think about sailing the East River and my next trip to New York. I love the blue of this t-shirt and I styled it with my Liberty Gemma flats and favorite white jeans.
J. Crew T-shirt (on sale plus 50% with code 48HOURS )
J. Crew shoes (on sale plus 50% with code 48HOURS )
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XO,
JAE
My son’s childhood is flying by. He will surprise me with his deep knowledge on a topic (usually cars). He has always loved vehicles. He started with garbage trucks. Garbage day was like Christmas with all three trucks coming to pick up. The next obsession was trains.
A favorite weekend activity for us has been to visit Travel Town in Griffith Park. They have an extensive collection of old train cars and even a few you can climb aboard. They also have a miniature train that goes around the property. We have been over twenty times starting when he was two. It has always been special Mommy and son time.
My husband decided to join us this past Saturday. After we rode the train, my son informed us that he really prefers cars now, except for the Live Steamer Trains at the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum (which only run on Sundays and are right next to Travel Town). It made me realize just how fast he is growing up and how his interests can change just like that. I am grateful that we made the time to visit Travel Town together so many times when he loved it so much and we have such great memories. The Saturday mornings we spent together at Travel Town were precious uninterrupted time. While his childhood is flying by and fleeting, those moments and memories stay with me.
We are definitely going to go ride the Live Steamers next Sunday before he loses interest. The third Sunday of the month, Walt’s Barn is also open. It includes some amazing Walt Disney and railroad memorabilia and was moved from his Holmby Hills property to the museum (more on the history here). If you have little ones or enjoy old trains and history, I highly recommend Travel Town, the Live Steamer Trains and Walt’s Barn. The third Sunday of the month is a great way to hit all three.
It was a warm, but not too hot day. I opted for white jeans, sandals, my favorite drapey sleeveless top (that I have featured here and here) and a new favorite hat to keep me cool.
J. Crew Sandals or these would look great as well.
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XO,
JAE
the navy leopard 