(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)
Outfit details:
Oxford Top, Banana Republic
Bag, Madewell
Earrings, Kendra Scott
Necklace, Gorjana via Rocksbox - get your first month free with code: jillggxoxo
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Wednesday, 30 September 2015
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.
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
how to style plaid for fall!
With the falling leaves and the chill in the air - plaid is a given for fall. It's perfect for layering or dressing up or down…
Here I styled it up four ways for whatever fall event you have on tap these days. I love the idea of dressing plaid up with black jeans and flats for a night out on the town - just add red lipstick to complete the look! Are you heading out to the apple orchards or pumpkin patch this weekend? If so, pair a plaid top with shorts and moccasins for the perfect laid back fall look. If you are a mom on the go grab a plaid top, denim jacket and a pair of army green pants for a simple and stylish look. Lastly, layer up your plaid top with a cardigan and pair it with ankle boots to cheer for your favorite football team.
Here I styled it up four ways for whatever fall event you have on tap these days. I love the idea of dressing plaid up with black jeans and flats for a night out on the town - just add red lipstick to complete the look! Are you heading out to the apple orchards or pumpkin patch this weekend? If so, pair a plaid top with shorts and moccasins for the perfect laid back fall look. If you are a mom on the go grab a plaid top, denim jacket and a pair of army green pants for a simple and stylish look. Lastly, layer up your plaid top with a cardigan and pair it with ankle boots to cheer for your favorite football team.
get the looks:
girls night out: black jeans (or less expensive), cream cross-body bag (or less expensive), black flats (or less expensive), blue earrings
soccer mom: pants, denim jacket (or less expensive), sneakers (or less expensive), cream tote (or less expensive)
football game: cardigan (or less expensive), ankle boots (or less expensive), black tote, ring set (or less expensive), jeans (or less expensive)
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Monday, 28 September 2015
my everyday style: fall whites!
I'm a little obsessed with wearing white for fall… especially multiple layers of it - and I'm a lot obsessed with lace lately. These two obsessions come together in this outfit and it was an instant favorite.
(Also, a big shout out to DENYM that helped us out during our recent photoshoot… if you are in the Grand Rapids area you have GOT to check out this little boutique. They have tons of denim for men and women and lots more.)
(Also, a big shout out to DENYM that helped us out during our recent photoshoot… if you are in the Grand Rapids area you have GOT to check out this little boutique. They have tons of denim for men and women and lots more.)
(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)
Outfit details:
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Friday, 25 September 2015
get the look: 3 pinterest inspired looks for fall!
Fall style is all about layers and textures and classic silhouettes… today I pulled three together three Pinterest looks that are inspiring me this fall and recreated them for you here today.
I love piling on the cozy layers in the fall and winter and one of my favorite wardrobe staples is my wool camel coat. This look is PERFECT for fall weekends around town on chilly fall afternoons.
get the pieces: cream sweater (save* | splurge), jeans (save* | splurge), coat (save | splurge*), bag (save | splurge*)
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This graphic sweater is super fun for fall… paired with simple skinny jeans and black flats it's perfect for a date night or dinner out with the friends.
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Wide leg jeans are all the rage this fall… paired with a simple grey t-shirt and a bright red lip it's the perfect look for warm fall days.
get the pieces: grey t-shirt (save | splurge*), jeans (save | splurge*), clutch (save | splurge*), belt (save | splurge*), bracelet (save | splurge*), red lips (save | splurge*)
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If you want more outfit inspiration… check me out on Pinterest!
Thursday, 24 September 2015
#BleachInYourBest with Clorox - Part Two! (+ last days of the giveaway!!)
I'm back with more #bleachinyourbest fun with Clorox!
I have mentioned before that I have this crazy thing with white for my home… I'm kind of obsessed with it. White sofas, white sheets, white towels… if it comes in white, I have it or want it. But with two busy kids and I'll be honest a sometimes-klutzy-self my whites need a little (or a lot) of help staying that way.
But like any obsession it has it's ups and downs. Who wants to be bleaching sheets and towels (or let's be frank… toilet bowls) in your good clothes when there is a chance for spilling or splashing. Not me!! But I also don't have the time to be switching into "yucky clothes" just to get a few household chores done mid-day. And yes, I have paid the price. Bleach stains on my favorite black top or worse on my designer jeans are in my not-so-distant past.
So when Clorox sent over their new Clorox Control products my interest was instantly piqued. Clorox challenged me to 'Bleach in My Best' clothes like my favorite dark rinse jeans and my all time favorite sweater without the stress of ruining it. Using either the Clorox Control Bleach Crystals (solid form) or Bleach Packs (pre-packaged bleach bombs) I didn't have to worry about splashing or spilling or staining while using bleach! I was instantly sold.
The Clorox Control Bleach Crystals are a handy solid-form bleach that is water activated - I have been using these babies like crazy, they are so easy to use! You can add them right to the washing machine drum with sheets and towels or shake them into a toilet bowl to clean and brighten. The Clorox Control Bleach Packs - my personal favorite - are pre-measured water-activated pouches of bleach powder that completely dissolve in water but are safe to the touch. Washing white towels and sheets with bleach has never been easier! (Please remember parents to always keep cleaning products away from children!)
Read on below to see how you can win a Clorox Control Prize Pack and a mini shopping spree to #BleachInYourBest this fall!
I have mentioned before that I have this crazy thing with white for my home… I'm kind of obsessed with it. White sofas, white sheets, white towels… if it comes in white, I have it or want it. But with two busy kids and I'll be honest a sometimes-klutzy-self my whites need a little (or a lot) of help staying that way.
But like any obsession it has it's ups and downs. Who wants to be bleaching sheets and towels (or let's be frank… toilet bowls) in your good clothes when there is a chance for spilling or splashing. Not me!! But I also don't have the time to be switching into "yucky clothes" just to get a few household chores done mid-day. And yes, I have paid the price. Bleach stains on my favorite black top or worse on my designer jeans are in my not-so-distant past.
So when Clorox sent over their new Clorox Control products my interest was instantly piqued. Clorox challenged me to 'Bleach in My Best' clothes like my favorite dark rinse jeans and my all time favorite sweater without the stress of ruining it. Using either the Clorox Control Bleach Crystals (solid form) or Bleach Packs (pre-packaged bleach bombs) I didn't have to worry about splashing or spilling or staining while using bleach! I was instantly sold.
The Clorox Control Bleach Crystals are a handy solid-form bleach that is water activated - I have been using these babies like crazy, they are so easy to use! You can add them right to the washing machine drum with sheets and towels or shake them into a toilet bowl to clean and brighten. The Clorox Control Bleach Packs - my personal favorite - are pre-measured water-activated pouches of bleach powder that completely dissolve in water but are safe to the touch. Washing white towels and sheets with bleach has never been easier! (Please remember parents to always keep cleaning products away from children!)
Read on below to see how you can win a Clorox Control Prize Pack and a mini shopping spree to #BleachInYourBest this fall!
(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)
Outfit Details:
Sweater, J.Crew (old, but similar or similar less expensive)
Jeans, AG
Shoes, Vince Camuto (similar or similar less expensive)
If you haven't already… enter to win a Clorox Bleach Prize Pack and a $150 AMEX gift card to spruce up your fall wardrobe - without the fear of ruining your new duds while bleaching!
You can enter HERE for a few more days! So hurry on over!
Thank you to Clorox for sponsoring this post.
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Wednesday, 23 September 2015
12 gorgeous handbags for fall!
Each fall I love to see what new styles handbag designers have in store for us… I love the moody colors, the great textures and classic shapes re-imagined. A gorgeous handbag is such an awesome investment in your wardrobe. A beautiful leather bag will quickly become a staple you can't figure out how you ever lived without before. When I am investing in handbags I only need one or two a year to round out my wardrobe because a gorgeous handbag should really stand the test of time.
I love that a simple and gorgeous bag like any of these can bring ALL of your outfits to the next level. It's such a simple investment in your wardrobe that pays off long term. These are some of my favorite picks this fall… which is your favorite!?!?
I love that a simple and gorgeous bag like any of these can bring ALL of your outfits to the next level. It's such a simple investment in your wardrobe that pays off long term. These are some of my favorite picks this fall… which is your favorite!?!?
1. fringe cross-body bag 2. carmel bucket bag 3. black tote 4. color block satchel 5. cross body messenger bag 6. animal print clutch 7. burgundy leather/calf hair saddlebag 8. patchwork clutch 9. hunter green/black satchel 10. animal print tote 11. plaid satchel 12. studded nude satchel
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Tuesday, 22 September 2015
my everyday style: a summer dress in fall!
I've mentioned here before that I don't really have a "summer" wardrobe versus a "spring" wardrobe, or a full on "winter" wardrobe or "fall" only apparel. I have definite "summer" pieces like shorts and swim cover ups and "winter" pieces like coats and boots that only get worn in their intended season, but everything in between is fair game. I wear sandals into the fall, tank tops under blazers in the winter. I'm known to sneak a sweater into summer with some shorts and here I brought my favorite spring/summer dress straight into fall with a few layers.
I've been wearing this striped dress since April on spring break and now I'm stilling wearing it. The more versatile a piece can be, the better in my opinion. Here I simply paired my favorite summer dress with a denim jacket and a blanket scarf and voila - it's a super simple fall look! And it's the perfect layers for these cool mornings we have been having!
I've been wearing this striped dress since April on spring break and now I'm stilling wearing it. The more versatile a piece can be, the better in my opinion. Here I simply paired my favorite summer dress with a denim jacket and a blanket scarf and voila - it's a super simple fall look! And it's the perfect layers for these cool mornings we have been having!
(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)
Details:
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