Friday's Fancies: Serious Sunnies

Dress // Sunnies // Clutch // Shoes // Polish // Lipstick


Oh these sunnies!! I mean, how much more perfect could a pair 
of sunglasses be?!  I'm majorly in love with them and so glad this week's 
Friday's Fancies theme gave me the perfect excuse to feature them here!  While
 they're definitely out of my price range, I'll be on the lookout for a similar pair 
that might have just as much impact as these!  I so wish that this entire outfit 
was just hanging in my closet. A girl can dream, right?!

Have a fabulous weekend!!

♥Jordan

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Rehearsal Dinner

Dress: Alfred Sung (c/o Geno's Formal Affair) // Belt: Vintage

Shoes: Audrey Brooke (old, DSW) // Earrings: Forever 21 

Bracelet: J.Crew // Lips: Maybelline Vivids 'Vivid Rose'

Nails: Sally Hansen 'Peachy Keen'

Photographed by Tyler

This past weekend was a whirlwind of perfection.

These photos are from my outfit at Friday night's Rehearsal Dinner.

  This dress is actually a bridesmaid dress!  So cute, right?!  This is proof

 than you can wear a bridesmaid dress for more than just a wedding!  I 

added the vintage belt to give it a little flair and then added the rest of the 

accessories to go with the belt.  Easy! Oh, and did you notice my tan?!

  I don't get a spray tan very often but I thought my bestie's wedding 

was a perfect occasion.  I'm going to make an effort to keep it up 

this summer - let's see how it goes!

I hope you all had an amazing weekend as well!  

I'll see if I can get a few pictures up from the wedding

 soon! Until then, you can see a few I've already posted 

on my Instagram - @opalandviolet!  

♥Jordan

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Minty Fresh

Top: J.Crew Factory // Pants: Mossimo // Sandals: Steve Madden (similar)

Bag: Steve Madden // Bracelets: Versona Accessories & Premier Jewelry

Watch: Michael Kors // Lips: Maybelline Vivids 'Shocking Coral'

Nails: Studio M 'Infusion' & Pure Ice 'Bare It All'

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

Don't you just love how social media brings people together?!
Late last week I received a comment on an Instagram photo from

@whitschoop [aka Whitley of Simply Whit in a Sequined Life] asking

if I was from Lexington! Well, yes I am!  We were both so excited to 

find another Lexington blogger (there aren't many of us!) that we quickly

scheduled a coffee date to meet!  So yesterday we spent a couple of 

hours gabbing in Starbucks about life, love, shopping and blogging!

She is insanely sweet and has insane style!  You all should definitely 

check out her adorbale blog for some serious style inspiration!  

@opalandviolet

♥Jordan

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Printed Neutrals

Dress: Tianna B. (old, seen here) // Jacket: Old Navy (hauled here)

Shoes: Steve Madden // Clutch: Vintage // Sunnies: Ray-Ban

Bracelets: J.Crew, Versona Accessories, Old Navy, Forever 21

Lips: Maybelline Color Whisper "Berry Ready"

Photographed by: Tyler

I'm sorry for blinding you with my bright white legs, but I just haven't

managed to break out the self-tanner yet! ;)  This is the look I chose for a 

couple's shower that Tyler & I attended over the weekend for our friends 

Megan & Lucien.  Their wedding is just over a month away and I am just

so incredibly excited for them and for all of the festivities!  My bridesmaid

 dress is pretty fabulous and I really can't wait to share it with you!

 I'm linking up with Peacoats & Plaid today for The Collective Blog Hop!

♥Jordan

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Kentucky Proud

Jacket: Old Navy (similar) // T-shirt: Vintage // Leggings: Rue 21 (old)

Shoes: Steve Madden (other colors here) // Necklace: Bluetique Cheap Chic 

Bracelets: J.Crew & Old Navy (old) // Earrings: New York & Co. (old)

Bag: Merona // Lips: Maybelline Color Whisper 'Who Wore it Red-der'

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

You're looking at the most incredibly comfortable t-shirt of all time.  

This camo beauty actually belonged to my husband's late grandfather and 

we think it dates back to the 80s.  It was the perfect tee to pair with my favorite leggings and denim jacket for an evening of errands on my day off work.  Oh, 

and can we just talk about this awesome Kentucky necklace for a second? If 

you follow me on Instagram then you got a peek of it a few weeks ago. 

I'm so in love with it and I can't believe how many outfits it goes with! 

Such a great way to honor my home state!

Congrats to Brandi B. who was named the winner 

of the April Showers $500 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!  

I hope you buy yourself some fabulous things!! 

Thanks to everyone for entering!!

♥Jordan

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Spotted

 

Cardi: Old Navy (similar here) // Shirt: J.Crew Factory // Pants: J.Crew

Necklace: Unknown (old) // Clutch: Forever 21 (old)

Shoes: Steve Madden // Ring: Dillards (old) // Sunnies: Xhilaration

 Lips: Maybelline Color Whisper 'Who Wore It Red-er'

Nails: L'Oreal 'Not A Cloud In Sight' & Studio M 'Covered In Diamonds' 

Photographed by: Tyler 

The hubs and I went to Louisville yesterday on a sort-of double date

with my in-laws.  They celebrated their wedding anniversary a few weeks

ago and ours is next week, so they were kind enough to treat us all to a delicious

 dinner at Ruth's Chris.  Tyler and I ate there on our anniversary last year and it 

was just as amazing as I'd remembered.  We're thinking this is going to be a 

new tradition!  Believe me, that steak is worth the year long wait!

Although the weather has been so pretty here for the last few days, 

there has been a chill in the air that just doesn't want to leave.  So the sweet 

dress look I'd planned to wear just wasn't an option for me.  Instead, I put together 

another version of my go-to pants/top/cardi look in a combo that I've somehow 

managed not to do yet.  I really love the spearmint color with the black and white 

print!  I'll definitely be incorporating more of that color combo in future looks!

Don't forget to enter the April Showers $500 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!

Just think of all the beauties that would buy!! ;) 

♥Jordan

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Easter Best

Top: J.Crew Factory (similar) // Skirt: Merona

Wedges: Gianni Bini (old) // Handbag: Merona

Necklace: Versona Accessories // Bracelet: Forever 21

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Lips: Maybelline 'Fuchsia Fever'

Nails: L'Oreal 'Not A Cloud In Sight' & Studio M 'Covered In Diamonds'

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

This colorful tweed skirt practically jumped into my hands

while shopping at Target last week.  I know I'm supposed to be cutting 

back on my shopping, but this skirt was just destined to be a part of my Easter

look!  I just love it and can already think of a million other ways to style

it!  Now, if the weather will just stay warm enough..!

Be sure to enter the April Showers $500 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!!

♥Jordan

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Pearls & Bows

Cardi: Old Navy // Tank: Old Navy // Jeans: Old Navy

Bag: Merona (similar here) // Shoes: Mossimo // Bow: c/o Star

Bracelets: J.Crew & Versona Accessories // Earrings: Macy's

Watch: Michael Kors // Ring: Versona Accessories

Necklace: Dillard's (old) // Nails: Ulta 'My Two Cents'

Lips: Maybelline 'Fuchsia Fever' & Clinique 'Stellar Plum' Gloss

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

I love adding a few girly accessories to an otherwise

simple (yet so cozy!) outfit.  My new pearl ring fits in so well

with my necklace that I've had forever and my pear earrings that I 

wore in my wedding.  And how about my sweet hair bow that was 

handmade by my blogging friend Star from Beauty & Bows?!  She is so 

talented!!  Be sure to check back here tomorrow for a fabulous

giveaway from her!  Hint: there will definitely be bows!!

♥Jordan

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Printed with Pearls

Dress: eShakti c/o // Tights: Old Navy 

 Shoes: Unknown  // Pearls: Macy's (old)

Lips: Maybelline Color Whisper 'Berry Ready'

Nails: Ulta 'High Roller' & Pure Ice 'Beware'

Photographed by: Hunter Sherwood

After my fun Friday and Saturday at the pageant, I got to work at 

another bridal show on Sunday!  It's so much fun to meet new couples and hear 

about their wedding plans!  I knew this would be the perfect time to break out my new 

dress from eShakti!  This great company was so kind to send me my choice of product 

from their collection and I practically started drooling when I came across this ikat print 

dress!  There was no hesitation that this was the perfect dress to join my wardrobe!  eShakti is such a neat company!  Each item is custom made for you and has several customizable options such as length, adding/removing sleeves, and even custom sizes!  I hadn't heard of eShakti yet, so I was obviously curious as to how the quality of the dress would be.  Let me tell you, I am so impressed!  The fabric is super luxurious, it has a very well made lining,

 and they even provided an extra packet of the pearls & stones!  So fabulous!  You should definitely take a look for yourself!  Need some inspiration? I'm completely

 obsessed with this knit & sequin dress, this knit & tulle dress, and this black & 

cream striped dress.  Let me know your favorite picks!  

I'm already planning my next order! ;)

♥Jordan

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Navy + Gold Love

Cardi: Old Navy // Top: Old Navy (last seen here) // Skirt: Merona

Tights: Merona // Shoes: Steve Madden (old, similar here)

Bracelets: J.Crew & Old Navy // Watch: Michael Kors // Belt: Vintage

Earrings: Unknown // Lips: Maybelline Color Whisper 'Berry Ready'

Photographed by: Carrie Thomas

While putting together this blog post, I made a very exciting discovery!

My favorite watch - the Michael Kors Parker - now comes with a gold face &

 navy leather band combo!! Seriously, it's gorgeous!! See for yourself here!  

Prepare to fall in love!  I'm adding it to my current wish list immediately!! 

So back to today's outfit! ;)  

I've been waiting for the perfect time to break out my new Merona

pencil skirt that I picked up at Target just before Christmas.  It features 

what is clearly a favorite color combo of mine at the moment - navy & gold. 

With the gold flecks in that skirt, there was no stopping me from adding

it to my skirt collection.  Actually, I've been rebuilding my skirt collection

lately.  I love skirts but had a lot of outdated styles/fits so I donated most

of them to Goodwill last year.  I went a while before I even started buying

them again but now I'm trying to make up for lost time! 

 The more skirts the better!  

I'm linking up with the Followers to Friends Blog Party today!!

♥Jordan

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