Denim & Dazzle

Old Navy denim jacket

Loft skirt

Loft sweater

Brina Box necklace

Forever 21 rings

Michael Kors watch

Cole Haan shoes (similar)

Phillip Lim for Target bag

Maybelline Color Whisper in Berry Ready

Essie in Stylenomics

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

If you follow me on Instagram, you caught a little glimpse of this outfit last week.  I've been so excited to pick up a new denim jacket and it's already been just the perfect piece to keep all of my Fall looks easy and casual.  Here I've worn it layered over a sweater with that sparkly Brina Box necklace that I am completely obsessed with.  You can definitely expect to see me styling it like this again and again!

♥Jordan

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Summer to Fall

Loft dress 

Uniqlo shirt

Cole Haan shoes (similar)

K.slademade clutch

Brina Box necklace

Michael Kors watch

Ray-Ban sunnies

Photographed by: Ricky Strong 

I know I made the claim a few weeks ago that this dress was the perfect LBD for Summer, however, I'm now starting to think that it may just be perfect for Fall, too!  Layered with my new denim Uniqlo shirt, this dress transitions perfectly for the cooler weather that's hit.  And can I just say, NYC is so lovely right now.  I'm pretty sure I could deal with this amazing weather forever!

I wore this outfit over the weekend to get in a little shopping.  Maybe I was inspired by my Fall Wish List from Friday's post, but I just couldn't let any more time go by without picking up a few new pretties!  Look for a haul video to come later this week featuring all of my finds! Oh, and let me just add that I'm crazy in love with my new necklace from Brina Box!  If you don't already, be sure to follow their Instagram - they often post there about their daily deals which is how I scored this pretty for about $20 including shipping! 

Linking up today with FundayMonday!

♥Jordan

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Falling Forward

Cardi: Old Navy // Tank: Old Navy

Pants: Old Navy // Shoes: Steve Madden (similar)

Clutch: K.slademade (other colors here)

Necklace & Bracelet: Versona Accessories

Lips: Ulta Lip Crayon 'Glamour'

Watch: Michael Kors 

Photographed by: Tyler

These lower temperatures here in Central 

Kentucky have really reminded me that Fall is just 

around the corner! I have to say, Fall is probably my 

favorite season of the year. Boots, scarves, and lots of 

layers always make me crazy happy!  So with the beautiful 

Fall weather as my inspiration, I put together this layered 

look that is still appropriate for these late Summer days.  By 

pushing up the sleeves, rolling up the pants, and adding a 

fun sandal, I kept the look from being too Autumnal.  

Try using these ideas in your wardrobe to help 

make the slow transition on to the next

 season a little easier!

♥Jordan

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Pearls & Stripes

Sweater: J.Crew Factory (similar) // Skirt: Loft // Sandals: Katie & Kelly (old)

Necklace: Versona Accessories (seen here) // Bag: Steve Madden (old)

Nails: Essie 'Naughty Nautical' & Studio M 'Thunderbolt'

Lips: Nyx 'Eros' // Watch: Michael Kors // Earrings: Macy's

Photographed by: Chelsea Lane

You all know my love of black and white stripes. 

 I just can't get enough!  I'm sure you can imagine my excitement 

when I came across this Loft skirt last week!  At 40% off, it was a 

no brainer decision to add this much needed piece to my wardrobe.  

I have to say though, if I don't start buying some nonstripe items soon, 

I'm going to start running out of outfit options!  You can only mix

black and white stripes so much! ;) 

Today I'm linking up with Because Shanna Said So!

♥Jordan

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New Accessories!

Shirt: Urban Outfitters (old) // Jeans: Old Navy 

Scarf: Target // Sandals: Xhilaration // Watch: Michael Kors

Sunnies: Ray-Ban // Earrings: Versona Accessories

Lips: NYX Matte Lip Cream 'ADDIS ABABA'

Nails: L'Oreal 'Members Only' 

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

I'm officially on a summer scarf kick.

I'm blaming Jayme & Mendi at Her Late Night Cravings because

of this fabulous scarf collection/tying tutorial video they posted last week.

Basically as soon I saw it I went on my usual everyotherday trip to Target

and scooped up this gorgeous floral scarf in their clearance section for 

only 5 bucks!  Seriously!  I loved it so much I might have worn it

two days in a row.  Don't tell anyone! ;)

I'm also SUPER excited right now because I have 

a new watch coming to me this week!  Yay!  You may remember

my watch post from several months ago where I was debating between

a few different beauties.  Well, I was just never able to get watch #1 out 

of my head, so with a little help from my in-laws, I purchased it!  It

was just my luck that our local Macy's was out of the gold one, 

but it should be delivered to me soon!  I can't wait!

I hope you all are having a wonderful week!!

♥Jordan

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Top It Off

Top: Old Navy (other colors here) // Skirt: J.Crew (old, seen here & here) 

Sandals: Katie & Kelly (old, similar) // Clutch: K.Slademade (other colors here)

Hat: Geno's Formal Affair // Watch: Michael Kors // Lips: MAC 'Heartless'

Photographed by: Chelsea Lane

Sometimes all you need is that one last accessory

to really pull an outfit together.  I was at work when someone

jokingly grabbed this hat from a display and sat it on my head. 

Although it was not intended to be the final piece to my look

that day, it was just the perfect finishing touch.  I can't even 

imagine how boring these photos would have been without

the hat!  It's definitely such a great reminder to think through 

your accessory choices for your outfits.  One more great

accessory can really make your look! 

♥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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Sunday Brunch

Top: J.Crew Factory (hauled here) // Jeans: Old Navy 
Shoes: JCP // Watch: Michael Kors // Bracelet: J.Crew
Earrings: Macy's (similar) // Lips: Mac Lipglass 'Russian Red' 
Nails: Studio M 'Infusion' & Ulta 'Pinata-Yada'
Photographed by: Ricky Strong

Tyler and I were thrilled to have house guests over the weekend!  
Our wonderful friends Jared & Mary were in town from Virginia and we
got to spend some short precious time with them before they had to head back. 
We took them to eat at First Watch, a delicious breakfast/brunch/lunch spot here in 
Lex, on Sunday.  I quickly threw this outfit together for a no hassle look that was 
both fun and classic.  I just picked up these awesome wedges on clearance (only
 $14!!) Saturday and they were such a no brainer to add a pop of color to my outfit.
  I'll be getting lots of use out of them as they will go with everything! You should 
look for them soon because there weren't many left!!  Besides, JCP is having 
an extra 20% off through Wednesday and their selection is truly on point! 
Need proof? Just look here, here, and here!  Sooo good! 

There is still another week left to enter the
April Showers $500 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!  
Make sure to get your entries in!!


♥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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