my everyday style: blue and black!

Fall layers are my absolute favorite. They are easy and noncommittal.  My leather jacket is one of the best investments I've ever made for my wardrobe.  This baby gets a ton of wear.  Here I paired it with a preppy oxford for a simple and classic look.

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Outfit details:

Leather Jacket, Zara (old but similar, similar or similar less expensive)

Oxford Top, Banana Republic

Jeans, Banana Republic (similar or similar)

Shoes, J.Crew (similar or less expensive option)

Bag, Madewell

Sunglasses, Nordstrom Rack (similar or similar)

Earrings, Kendra Scott

Necklace, Gorjana via Rocksbox - get your first month free with code: jillggxoxo

Or shop the pieces here…

my everyday style: pretty in peplum!

This white peplum top is going to be a spring and summer staple for sure.  It's so easy and comfortable and while it's perfect for layering… it's also great on it's own. You know, once it's open arm season. Whenever that is. Hopefully soon!

Paired with these 'girlfriend' jeans I can't stop wearing and my black leather jacket that is also on serious repeat - this is going to be a go-to outfit this spring for sure.  Do you have a few spring staples that you are already wearing and over-wearing?!

(photos by Tracy Carmody)

Details:

Peplum Tank, Gap (or similar in other colors)

Girlfriend Jeans, Gap (or in a darker wash)

Leather Jacket, Zara (similar less expensive or similar)

Bag, Madewell

Shoes, Sole Society

Bracelet and Earrings, House of Harlow (via Rocksbox! get your first month discounted by using code: jillggxoxo)

my everyday style: the leather jacket!

Patience pays off in style… this leather jacket is living proof!  This is the jacket I bought back in September but then had to return because it didn't fit… sad face. Enter the after-Christmas sales and I snagged this baby for half off! In the right size! And it fits perfect!

Last fall I really started craving a black leather jacket - I've never owned one before - and I fell in love with this simple and classic silhouette.  While it would have been nice to have in my closet all fall… I'm happy it's in my closet now.  I plan on getting tons of wear out of this baby.  It's perfect to layer with a lightweight sweater and a chunky scarf, like I did here. But I can also envision pairing it with an oxford for a casual but refined look, graphic tees for the weekend or dressy tanks and jeans for a night out with friends or my husband.

I really hope to make 2015 the year of classic investments and with this jacket I am off to a good start!

(photos by Tracy Carmondy)

Details:

Scarf, Banana Republic - on sale! (less expensive option)

Jacket, Zara (sold out online but similar or similar)

Sweater, LOFT (similar or similar)

Jeans, Banana Republic - my new favorite jeans!

Boots, Coach (similar on sale or similar also on sale)

Earrings, Kendra Scott