This jacket had the perfect pop of polish to take my jeans and gingham out to dinner. We dined at my old favorite Nob Hill Cafe on my last night in San Francisco. The Tweed Lady jacket with ties was also at home in a Carmel garden earlier that week. It a great piece for fall in my favorite navy with pops of pink.
Moynat Tote (this or this would look great)
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XO,
JAE
“Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back”, was one of my favorite lines from “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears from the Songs from the Big Chair album. My recent return to the Monterey Peninsula brought back all those memories. XM radio 80s on 8 has made my seven year old a fan of the music at least. He smiled when the cover band at the Tonga Room played it on our last night in San Francisco.
This preppy look is not much different from what I would have worn in high school other than I’m sure I was more hesitant to mix navy and black BACK THEN.
Clutch (similar here)
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XO,
JAE
Growing up on the Monterey Peninsula I longed for a more urban life. My dream was to live in New York or San Francisco and I did live in both places as an adult. It was hard to appreciate the relaxed lifestyle and natural beauty as a teenager. I also hated the fog and lack of “summer”. Visiting mid summer this year was refreshing for a week. It was nice to break out a sweatshirt and bring a little New York to Pebble Beach. This sweatshirt has quickly become a favorite. The sleeves are a little shorter which allows for cuffs and bracelets.
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XO,
JAE
“You have to keep it”, said the VPS when I tried to return this sweatshirt to J. Crew. I had gone on a bit of spree and was editing my choices. It it sold out soon after and I ended up wearing it a lot (and I am still wearing it several years later). There is nothing better than a well worn and loved item of clothing. There is another sweatshirt (linked below) that I picked up in Carmel and have already worn on repeat. I will feature it in Fridays’ post. I styled this one with tweed mules, denim and a button down.
Liberty Print Shirt older style (this and this would work well)
Horse Sweatshirt older style (this and this would work well)
Vintage Crop Jeans (similar here)
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XO,
JAE
Please note: The shopping event at J.Crew at The Grove will now be on September 16, 2017. Details to follow.
“Pack like it’s winter” I told my Los Angeles based travel mates for our week on the Monterey Peninsula. When I lived in New York City and traveled home in the summer I had to remind myself of the fog and cold despite having grown up there.
The weather was a refreshing change and a chance to start wearing a few of the recent fall items from J.Crew. I love this camo sweater and it’s the perfect weight for late summer and into fall. I styled it with a gingham shirt, navy denim and pops of pink with my shoes and sunglasses.
The fog lifted our second day and we had a sunny afternoon at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It was fun to see it through my seven year old’s eyes. I vividly remember when it opened when I was in high school and I even had a chance to work there one summer during college.
For more fall style inspiration stop by The Grove in Los Angeles on August 26, 2017 from 11 am – 2 pm. I’m co-hosting an event with Amy (@howtojcrew). Details to follow.
Prada Shoes – older style similar here and here
Moynat Tote (this or this would look great)
Happy Friday!
XO,
JAE
My son and I kicked off our twelve day mother and son road trip with a week in my old stomping grounds, the Monterey Peninsula. He attended camp with a few of his school friends and it was so fun to bring him back to where I grew up. A childhood friend showed me Earthbound Farms the first day and got me hooked on her favorite fresh pressed green juice (kale, spinach, parsley, cucumber). It became my daily afternoon pick me up and I have now found it at home in Los Angeles. She was happy to oblige and be my photographer in this beautiful setting.
I styled a new favorite tee with my vintage cropped jeans, gingham cardigan, sunglasses, leopard print pouch and my brand new navy and rose gold kicks.
Sunglasses (on sale!)
Leopard print Pouch (similar here and here)
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JAE
As I start to shop for fall am still enjoying summer, so I feel half in at times. I meditate regularly and work on staying in the present moment. This forward planning seasonal fashion seems at odds with present moment thinking at times. Especially when summer weather lasts through early fall in Southern California. So a half dip fit the bill, but in pastels.
Speaking of planning ahead, I am co-hosting a shopping event at J. Crew at The Grove in Los Angeles in August. Stay tuned for details here and on Instagram.
The gel manicure (my first gel manicure!) and nail art are by Olive & June. The colors are Cake Pop, Sun Washed, Creekside, Salmon Run all by CND Shellac. For the same colors in weekly polish click here.
Items featured in the photos include:
Striped Clutch (similar here)
Ebbets Field “Hawaii” tee in mens and boys
Ebbets Field “Surf Riders” tee in mens and boys
I love this Marel George painting of an Italian beach scene on this t-shirt. Just like with last week’s Andiamo tee, I am living vicariously through my clothes. While I thoroughly enjoyed a recent getaway to the American Riviera (Santa Barbara), but I still dream about the long days in Europe.
I styled the tee with my go-to seersucker blazer, jeans, sunglasses, Legend of Lido clutch and Stuart Weitzman heels.
J. Crew Denim (on sale!)
Lipstick Queen Chinatown Glossy Pencil in Pink Bluff
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XO,
JAE
Ready for the weekend, again? I am! I have serious summer wanderlust. This summer will include a few domestic trips. I will have to rely on my wardrobe and imagination for international pursuits.
I styled this “Andiamo” tee with a white denim skirt, sunglasses, New Balance sneakers and my bag of the summer (which is in stock!).
J. Crew Andiamo Tee (on sale!) and here for more sizes
Cult Gaia Ark Bag (in stock!)
J. Crew Skirt (similar here)
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XO,
JAE
It’s back to reality from the long weekend which included museum hopping, riding a fire truck in a 4th of July parade, fireworks, a kid’s race and lots of fun.
For this visit to the Getty Museum I put together this casual outfit and everything in it is on sale! I just picked up this placed stripe tee for a steal and styled it with my favorite vintage crop jeans (they are such a good deal right now that I got a second pair), my pink signet bag and New Balance sneakers. I was in a very competitive Fitbit competition, so we walked up to the museum instead of taking the tram. I love my Fitbit Flex 2 in navy. Competing definitely makes me look for more walking opportunities.
J. Crew Placed Stripe Boatneck Tee (on sale!)
J. Crew Signet Bag (on sale!)
J. Crew Pom-Pom (similar here)
New Balance for J. Crew 620 Sneaker (similar here and here)
Vintage Crop Jean with Patchwork (on sale!)
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XO,
JAE
the navy leopard 