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Horsing Around in Carmel

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“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.

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Liberty Print Shirt older style (this  and this would work well)

Sunglasses

Horse Sweatshirt older style (this and this would work well)

Shoes

Vintage Crop Jeans (similar here)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Please note: The shopping event at J.Crew at The Grove will now be on September 16, 2017. Details to follow. 

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Blending in at the Aquarium

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“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.

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Sweater

Gingham Shirt

Sunglasses

Navy Denim

Prada Shoes – older style similar here and here

Moynat Tote (this or this would look great)

Happy Friday!

XO,

JAE

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Mani Monday – Golden Gate Edition

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“Just one more cable car ride, Mommy” said my seven year old on our last morning in San Francisco.  We had a hard time leaving “The City”.  A one night stay at the Fairmont was extended to two nights and then we were having such a great time we extended one more to make three.  I had been reluctant to visit San Francisco with my son.  I spent the first nine years of my post college, professional life in San Francisco before moving to New York City.  The city is filled with memories of my twenties.  Good memories, but I had felt finished with the city.  My son and I have started a tradition of taking mother son trips to new cities that neither of us has visited.  San Francisco meant returning to my past.  I ended up having a completely new experience and it was such a treat to see “The City” through my seven year old’s eyes.

On our last night we went to the Tonga Room at our hotel, the Fairmont, and had a blast.  The cover band was amazing and it was so much fun to watch them as they played in a boat that cruised around the plunge pool.  Every twenty minutes rain falls (with lightening) around the pool and my son was quick to put up his drink umbrella.

This week’s manicure commemorates our trip and was my son’s idea. The color is “Lace Me Up”, by Essie Gel Couture.  The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.

Items in the photos include:

A.L.C. Leopard Print Dress

Burberry Plaid Blouse

Burberry Printed Skirt

Zadig & Voltaire Plaid Shirt

Gucci Mule

MSGM Track Jacket

J. Crew New York Sweatshirt

New Balance for J. Crew Palm Print Leggings

New Balance for J. Crew Sneakers

Legend of Lido Clutch

“A Life of Adventure and Delight” by Akhil Sharma

“You’ll Grow Out of It”, Jessi Klein

San Francisco Travel Guide

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

 

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At the Beach in Italy

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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.

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J. Crew Stretch Blazer

J. Crew Marcel George T-Shirt

J. Crew Sunglasses

Legend of Lido Clutch c/o

J. Crew Denim (on sale!)

Stuart Weitzman sandals

Lipstick Queen Chinatown Glossy Pencil in Pink Bluff

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

 

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Let’s Go, Weekend!

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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!).

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J. Crew Andiamo Tee (on sale!) and here for more sizes

J. Crew Piper Sunglasses

Cult Gaia Ark Bag (in stock!)

New Balance 620 Sneakers

J. Crew Skirt (similar here)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Sunshine

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I brought a little Florida sunshine to San Diego recently (not that San Diego needs extra sunshine).  This Florida Jackie cardigan was fun to style with my paint splatter slim boyfriend jeans, Piper sunglasses and cork flats.

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J. Crew Florida Sweater

J. Crew Piper Sunglasses

J. Crew Slim Boyfriend Jean (similar here)

J. Crew Shoes (older style these and these would look great)

Lipstick Queen Chinatown Glossy Pencil in Pink Bluff

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Mani Monday – (Negative) Space Needle Edition

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Spring Break in Seattle!  Spring Break in Seattle!  We decided to mix it up and head north instead of south for the vacation.  My son and I had a few days to explore the city and see family.  We had a great time and a variety of weather.  It was good for my Southern California born and bred seven year old to experience something different.

This week’s mani is a Space Needle set against negative space.

The color is “Liquid Mirror” by Chanel.  The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

The Maine Event

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I had to have the “Maine” destination art t-shirt from J. Crew in my favorite navy.  I can almost taste a lobster roll after a long day in the water. 

I styled it with a new gingham blazer, boyfriend jeans with paint splatter, a striped clutch and striped shoes.  I know the tee, blazer and jeans will be on repeat all summer.  The jeans are limited edition and are available on line and in just two stores. The blazer is lightweight and perfect for Spring and Summer.

Here are a few of my other destination art t-shirt looks: Golden State, Beautiful Waste of Time, Dreaming of Paris, London Calling, New York State of Mind, Sliding Doors, Cheers to the long weekend!, I’ll take Paris and the Vineyard and New York on the Vineyard.

J. Crew Limited-edition slim boyfriend jean in paint splatter

J. Crew Puckered Gingham Blazer

J. Crew Maine Destination Art T-Shirt

J. Crew Clutch older style (similar here and here)

J. Crew Striped Gemma Flat (very similar here and here)

Lipstick Queen Vesuvian Liquid Lipstick

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

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Golden State

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Just when I think I have my fill of t-shirts, J. Crew launches a new batch of destination art t-shirts.  How could I resist the California t-shirt?  California is home.  I have lived in California the longest, despite two stints on the East Coast and one in Chicago.  My New York City born and bred husband is not leaving California anytime soon.

I styled my golden state t-shirt with a gold pouch and gold and salt kicks.  I rounded things out with a navy blazer and Piper sunglasses in Ocean Blue  – all from J. Crew.

For other Destination Art t-shirts looks take a look at these posts: Beautiful Waste of Time, Dreaming of Paris, London Calling, New York State of Mind, Sliding Doors, I’ll take Paris and the Vineyard, and New York on the Vineyard.

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J. Crew California T-Shirt

J. Crew Piper Sunglasses

J. Crew Linen Regent Blazer

J. Crew Lookout High Rise Jeans

J. Crew Medium Metallic Leather Pouch

J. Crew New Balance Kicks

Chanel Rouge Double Intensite Ultra Wear Lip Color in Darling Pink

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

 

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Beautiful Waste of Time

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J.Crew has done it again with another cute travel t-shirt that I could not resist.  They have several new travel and destination t-shirts here and most of them are 20% off with the code MUSTHAVE until February 16, 2017. You can see how I styled some of the others in: London Calling, Dreaming of Paris, New York State of Mind, I’ll take Paris and the Vineyard and New York on the Vineyard.

I have styled the Italian Travel T-shirt (which translates to “You were a beautiful waste of time” with my Regent Blazer in Chambray, Slim Broken-In Boyfriend Jean in White, Gemma Leopard Flats, Leopard Belt and Ryan Sunglasses (all from J. Crew).

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J. Crew Chambray Regent Blazer (similar here)

J. Crew Italian Logo T-Shirt

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses (on sale!)

J. Crew Leopard Gemma Flats (on sale!)

J. Crew Leopard Print Calf Hair Belt

J. Crew Slim Broken-in Boyfriend Jean in White

Chanel Rouge Double Intensite Ultra Wear Lipcolor in Darling Pink

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE