Style Statement Tuesday

Today is the last day of my Pinterest inspiration outfits. I'm kind of sad to see it go because I've really enjoyed finding new ways to wear my clothes. Sometimes it can be tough to find interesting ways to wear items you've had in your closet for what seems like forever.


Here's the inspiration outfit.

I'm drawn to this outfit because it looks so chic. I love the feminine lace and the red lips. Jeans are always OK in my book. This is pretty much the definition of 'Classic Pretty' if you ask me. Here's my take on the look.

Jeans: J.Crew High Heel Flare similar here Top: Banana Republic similar here Wedges: Target similar here Bracelet: J.Crew similar here

 

I don't have a lace tee, but I think my lace tank does the trick. I've had these jeans for over 4 years, and I love them. I don't really care that flare leg jeans aren't the thing right now. They make me feel taller and thinner. I went with a bright pink lipstick instead of red. Don't get me wrong, I love me some red lips, but I'm not ballsy enough to make it work. I also chose to wear my hair down just because I like it better that way!
 

 

Overall, this is a simple outfit, but I'm a simple kind of girl. What do you think?
Linking up here, here, and here.

 

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Holy Editing, Batman!

I'm about 0% proficient in Photo Shop. If there were a percent below 0, that would be were I am in understanding how to use that dang program. Hi, my name is Jessica, and I survived law school and the bar exam, but I can't use the computer.

Anyway, Lindsay tipped me off to Pic Monkey, an online editing program people like me can use for free. It blew my mind. Blew.my.mind.

Here's a photo I posted on this here blog a couple of weeks ago.

Here's the same photo edited with Pic Monkey.

Uh yeah, mind still blown.

Also, if you haven't noticed, my 'About Me' page got a little face lift. Those photos are Pic Monkey edited, too.

So if you're book smart, but not Photo Shop smart, like me, then head on over to Pic Monkey. You won't be sorry. BTW, I wasn't compensated for this post. I just thought Pic Monkey was too awesome not to share!

I'm linking up here and here today.

High Five For Friday!

Happy Good Friday! I hope you are going to set aside some time to spend with your family this weekend. Kris works until 3pm on Sunday, but after that we're spending the afternoon together. I"m praying it doesn't rain, because I'd love to be outside!

Kris has been talking a lot about redoing our backyard. Well, not redo, I guess. It's never really been done. The builder just threw some seed and hay down and left the rest to us. When it rains we have a muddy mess, and that really needs to stop. Kris is the guy who's going to stop it.

Aside from laying sod, we (and by we I mean Kris) are going to extend our patio and build a fire pit. I've been doing my part and scouring Pinteret for design, furniture and decorating ideas. Here are my top 5.

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1. Love this, love this, love this! Do I really need to explain? 

 

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2. I like the idea of recycling pallets or using reclaimed wood 

 

 

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 3. This just looks like a place I want to sit down and have a glass (or bottle) of wine

 

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4. The casual elegance of this look really appeals to me

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5. This feels so crisp and clean, I like it a lot

Happy weekend, bunnies! Linking up for H54F!

 

 



 

It's OK

It's March 28, and it is 28 degrees outside. I live in Tennessee. This should NOT be happening to me. I know I've been whining like a baby about the weather for what seems like months, but I cannot get over how effing cold and rainy it has been here. But, for you, I'll stop and get on with today's post.

I'm linking up for It's OK Thursday again. Sometimes you need to just have a cocktail and tell yourself it's all going to be OK. Unless you're at work, then you shouldn't have a cocktail. You should wait until you get home. Unless you're a bartender or a wine rep or something like that, then feel free to booze it up and have one for the rest of us.

It's OK...

For me to go to the J.Crew Factory Store on Saturday and shop til I drop. 50% off everything is too good to pass up.

That I have zero desire to do anything today.

To be addicited to TV Land re-runs.

To want the weekend to hurry up and get here

For two people in love to get married, regardless of gender.

What's OK with you this week?



I've Got the Blues

I had some girl time and experimented with nail polish. I'm calling this my I've Got the Blues Manicure. I know, really original.

Rimmel London in Blue My Mind

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Co-Bolt Blue

I'm loving blue for spring and not just on my nails. Here's what else I'm loving!

 

Sheath dress / Old Navy fitted blazer / GAP gathered skirt / J.Crew glitter platform pumps / Banana Republic handbag / Banana Republic scarve / J.Crew wide brim straw hat



Style Statement Tuesday

My co-worker calls Tuesday the armpit of the week. Another friend calls it Monday's evil twin. I call it Style Statement.

Here's what's up.

This week's Pinterest inspiration look is probably my favorite of the three. It looks crisp and clean. Also very classic. I just love it. It's totally me and fits 100% with my 'Classic Pretty' style statement. Here are my takes. Yes, takes. I couldn't decide on just one look.



Jacket: Target; Top: Banana Republic Factory; Belt: NY&Co: Jeans: Gap Factory; Bag: Nine West; Shoes: Old Navy



Jacket: The Limited; Bag: Cole Haan; Watch: Michael Kors



You might notice that I changed some things. For starters, I do not own anything Hermes. So, there's that. Secondly, I don't really look great in yellow. My skin just doesn't jive with it. In my first look, I changed the jacket to black and changed the bag to yellow. In the second look, I changed the jacket to pink. I didn't use a sparkly necklace, but instead chose a jeweled top to mimic the look.

Also, the photographer (my husband) was getting irritated with me because it was snowing and the wind was blowing like crazy and he was ready to get this over with. That explains the poor picture quality, the crazy hair, and the shortage of pictures. You'll just have to forgive me on this one.

I think the black jacket mixed with the yellow bag looks good. I like the mix of texture and brown with black. Call me crazy, but I love this bag.

I've had this pink blazer for about a year and have worn it only once or twice. I've just never felt comfortable in it. So, automatically I'm self-conscious about how I look in this. I do like the pop of color, but overall I think the black jacket looks the best for sure.

Which do you like best?

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Weekend

It's Monday and that means back to the grind.

Nothing happened the way I planned this weekend. In a good way, though.

I was dog tired after work on Friday and decided to skip yoga. That meant I got to watch Real World Season 1 all night long. It was fab. Then my husband brought me home a cupcake. I died and went to heaven. Everybody knows the only thing better than Retro MTV is Retro MTV with a cupcake.

Saturday I was supposed to get up early and watch Kris run a 6k. He was such a doll and let me sleep in. Then I took Five to the park and she had the best time. I froze to death, but it was worth it. A happy goldendoodle = a happy goldendoodle mom.

Sunday, Kris didn't have to be at work until 3. We went to brunch and celebrated with mimosas, of course! We hung around the house all afternoon, and I went to yoga as he went to work.

Not an inch of my house was cleaned, but my relaxing weekend was just what the doctor ordered. Now, if only the doctor would order a week of lying in bed...

Happy Monday, bugs! Linking up here for Weekend Shenanigans.

 

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