London Calling

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

Plaid Tidings

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

Matchy Matchy

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

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

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