My easy summer look continues to be on repeat with denim, a tee and blazer. For this monochromatic look I added a couple of patterns with my jungle clutch and leopard flats. Add in my new favorite sunglasses and and a chaga latte (no dairy, sugar or caffeine and so good) and I am ready for any summer day.
Sunglasses (also here)
Shoes (similar here)
Happy Friday!
XO,
JAE
Mommy, they are actually not green!” says my son as I arrive at his class presentation. “Well I still thought a frog would be cute.” I reply. “They are orange, but it is cute.” he says with a smile.
This week my son gave a presentation on the poison dart frog. Did you know that a poison dart frog does not sleep? Instead it sits very still and rests. This amphibian is typically bright orange, but some are green.
My first polo shirt in high school was pink with green stripes. It remains one of my favorite color combinations. I love both colors in prints too, especially Lilly Pulitzer prints like in this top ,these shorts and this dress. This week’s color combination has had me missing all my old Lilly clothes. I did manage to keep one pair of shoes (pictured above) with blue butterflies that were a favorite in my New York days. I also kept a dress and a few other pieces that I will wear this summer.
The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June. The color is “Lace Me Up” by Essie Gel Couture.
Items in the photos include:
Rebecca Taylor Embroidered Denim Jacket
Legend of Lido Tropical Clutch
Splendid X Margherita French Terry Sweatshirt
Happy Monday!
XO,
JAE
“You are not one of those people now?” said my husband at dinner. “Yes, she is. She wore them the whole time in the grocery store.” said my son. I love my new blue glasses for many reasons. My love of the color blue is no secret. They also provide a cooling shade to the sun that is different from any other pair of sunglasses I have and they manage not to be too dark inside. So rather than switching to my clear glasses or putting them on my head (thus stretching them out) and squinting in the grocery store, I can keep them on. Now I am that person. I get why people keep their glasses on inside. Besides I will take the world in a cool blue hue anytime, especially in harsh lighting.
My spring uniform is in full swing. I am mixing and matching blazers and fun tees with a variety of clutches and denim (or colored denim). I have gotten so much wear out of these blush velvet heels from a couple of years ago (I have linked several great options below).
Blazer (similar here, here , here and here)
Sunglasses (also love these (under $100!), these , these and these)
T-Shirt (also love this, this, this and this)
Sandals (similar here (30% off!), here and here (30% off!))
Happy Styling!
XO,
JAE
I’m staying in the pink after my Pretty in Pink mani. I love the contrast with my tropical clutch and my Wit+Wisdom camo jeans. They are so comfortable! They come in these great colors and I love this demin version, all for under $100. If you have not tried Wit+Wisdom check them all out here.
Gingham Shirt also here (similar here, here , here and here)
Shoes (similar here, here and here)
Sunglasses (similar here and here)
Happy Styling!
XO,
JAE
My son finished addressingh is valentines for his classmates this weekend. Next weekend is his birthday so we will be in full party mode. It was nice to get them done. I decided to get a subtle heart mani as next week I will have something 8th birthday party themed. Whether you celebrate Valenitne’s Day or Galentine’s, love is always in style.
The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June. The colors are “Touch Up” , “Style in Excess“, “Dress call” and “Berry in Love” by Essie Gel Couture.
The clutch featured is by Legend of Lido.
Happy Monday!
XO,
JAE
There is a lot to be happy about. It is almost Thanksgiving vacation. We have family visiting for the holiday. We are having another heatwave (which I have decided to enjoy instead of being annoyed). So today I am “Up Beat” and rainbows. Why not?
I styled this “Up Beat” t-shirt with a velvet blazer, denim, tweed flats and a tropical clutch.
Happy Shopping!
XO,
JAE
Next week J. Crew launches their holiday collection with plenty of my favorite plaid. In the meantime, I am keeping it blue with this shirt styled with a pom-pom sweatshirt, dark denim and leopard print accessories. My son has the boy’s version and he styled it with blue cords that are so stretchy and comfortable (which for an active seven year old boy is a must)
Pom Pom Sweatshirt (on sale!)
Shoes (older style similar here, here and here)
Happy Friday!
XO,
JAE
I have been in search of a basic black clutch that makes a statement. Of course I found one from one of my favorite bag designers, Legend of Lido. Their one-of -a kind prints are gorgeous are handmade in Los Angeles. This bag was inspired by travels in the English countryside and features geodes and wild flowers. It is the perfect pop with black and also a neutral with other prints. Expect to see it styled many ways in future posts.
Bell Sleeve Top (similar here and here)
Happy Shopping!
XO,
JAE
“Mommy, it’s 59 degrees outside right now.” said my seven year old at 7:00 am. “I’m wearing pants today?”
“Are you sure? It will be warmer later. Do you want to just wear your jacket?”
“I’ll wear that, too. It should be Autumn by now.”
“True, it is technically Autumn.” I try to put something together for a morning meeting that I won’t be sweating in by mid-day.
When I got an email and saw this cashmere sweatshirt from Madewell on Instagram I knew I needed to check out it immediately. It is so soft and lightweight, perfect for this cooler in the morning but warm by mid-day weather. It will also be great for layering when it actually does stay in the 50s and 60s all day.
While I was there I checked out the denim that they are so well known for. I tried a few pairs and had trouble choosing just one. They have a slim boyjean with an 11 inch rise that were a nice take on the slim boyfriend jean trend. They are on my list. The slim straight was a great fit. I love that it is clean and straight without being super skinny and they are so comfortable. I completed the look with my favorite driving shoes that are 12 years old (you can read about finding them in Antwerp here) and one of my favorite Legend of Lido clutches.
Happy Friday!
XO,
JAE
the navy leopard 