Daily Threads: Navy

 

top: j crew, shorts: gap, shoes: c/o ruche, earrings: c/o jess lc

I had planned on writing a haiku for you all today, but it turned out that thinking of something clever to put into a few short syllables was taking too long. The content of the haiku was going to be about how I can't believe it's already Thursday - and tomorrow is Friday! Which usually would be exciting - however, being on-call this weekend really rains on my parade. Boo. Oh well, I'm still exciting tomorrow is Friday. 

Daily Threads: Red and White

tee: target, skirt: F21, shoes: c/o modcloth, clutch: DIY project

necklace & bracelet: c/o jess lc

This outfit was definitely confused. It's a perfect combination of fancy and casual. Actually, I guess just the pearls are fancy and the rest is casual, but that's just how I roll. I love outfits that combine opposite elements. It's always interesting and it always seems to work. Do you have a favorite juxtaposition combo?

In other news, I love this look because it's a red and white combo - perfect for NC State Football season and tailgating. Too bad I'm 10 hours away. Don't worry, I'll be wearing this look on a fall Saturday with my foam finger and pom-poms. Hopefully when we are home for Thanksgiving, we will be able to make the football game that Saturday - fingers crossed! 

Happy Tuesday! 

Floral and Pearls

F21 dress {similar}, c/o Jess LC necklace and earrings 

I love all the pieces I had the pleasure of styling for the newest Jess LC line, but I believe this necklace is my favorite. It's so simple, but effortlessly makes a statement and catches the eye. I could wear this necklace with anything - a boyfriend tee, my scrubs at work, a casual dress, or a fancy dress - see, anything! I wore it yesterday for the first time to work and got compliments! 

Jess LC Ainslie Collection

similar dress, similar shoes, c/o Jess LC necklace

self-made clutch, MK watch, DY bracelet

If you keep up with MakeUnderMyLife or are an avid follower of Jess LC, you know that yesterday they launched a new line, Ainslie. I had the honor of becoming the newest Jess LC Girl and styled her Ainslie collection! It was a blast putting together looks centered around these jewels and I'm looking forward to creating more in the future with all these new pieces! The line is so versatile (a feature I love in just about everything); so I was able to wear pieces with casual looks or dress them up like in the pictures above. 

Over the next week or so I will be sharing with you all each look I put together with all the fabulous pieces. If you would like to see all the pieces and my styled looks check out the collection or browse the lookbook! If you see a piece you love (and I assure you, you will) snatch it up!

Design Your Look

Earlier today I came across a "Design Your Look" contest involving Jess LC. I adore her lines and respect her oh so much as a jewelry designer. I knew I wanted to participate! Who doesn't love styling different looks, anyway?

So here it is. I went with a look that's perfect for Spring into Summer, easily transitioned from day to night, and also snappy casual - my favorite style. The rules required mixing in two pieces of Jess' jewelry (no problem!) - so I thought earrings and a bracelet would be perfect together. I think it's a great way to mix pieces while keeping it simple and making them the star of the look! I also love mixing silver and gold.

I love this. Seriously, what's better than some Jess LC Jewelry and a Tiffany clutch? (the answer is nothing.)

{shirt, pants, shoes, clutch, earrings, bracelet}