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! 

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♥Jordan

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My life is cray.

Top: J.Crew Factory // Skirt: Loft // Necklace: J.Crew // Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: J.Crew // Bag: Steve Madden // Sunnies: Ray-Ban // Shoes: Betsey Johnson

Seriously, you guys!  

My apartment is upside down from packing and 

preparing for a yard sale that we're hoping to sell pretty 

much everything we own in.  The internet hasn't worked 

at my apartment complex in a week. And I've been trying 

to get as much time in with friends and family before we 

say goodbye to Kentucky.  Fingers crossed, posting will 

be more regular from me next week and I have some 

fabulous bloggers lined up to keep you company during 

my actual move.  More details to come.  Please 

just bear with me! :) 

♥Jordan

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Party Dress

 

Dress: TJ Maxx // Shoes: JCP (similar) 

Earrings: H&M (old) // Bag: Jessica Simpson 

Watch: Michael Kors // Nails: Sally Hansen 'Pacific Blue'

Lips: Maybelline 'Coral Crush' // Hat: Forever 21

Photography by: Rachel Ramey

My sweet best friend Lauren hosted a

going away dinner for Tyler, Ricky, and I at her

house over the weekend.  I'm still a few weeks away

from moving but I'm already getting pretty emotional 

at the thought of moving so far away from friends that

and family that are so dear to my heart.  I'm just

trying to make the best of the rest of my 

time with them. 

If you follow me on Instagram, then you'll

remember this dress from a little shopping trip 

I took to TJ Maxx a few weeks back.  I fell in love

with the bold black stripes instantly but fell for it even

harder when I realized that it reverses into a fun floral

 print.  What makes it even better?  It was only $15! 

Yes really!  It was an easy choice for a great

 dinner with great friends!

♥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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Work Appropriate

Top: J.Crew Factory // Skirt: Merona // Shoes: Xhilaration 

Clutch: K.slademade (other colors here) // Sunnies: Ray-Ban

Bracelets: J.Crew & Versona Accessories // Watch: Michael Kors

Necklace: Versona Accessories // Earrings: New York & Co.

Lips: MAC Lipglass 'Russian Red' // Nails: OPI 'Keys to my Karma'

Photographed by: Hunter Sherwood

I love the flexibility of this skirt!  The first time I'd posted an outfit with it, 

I went for a much more casual look using a bold, neon t-shirt (you can check out the post here). But today, I simply changed the top to a button-up and added a little sparkle in my accessories to make the skirt totally work appropriate. I really get the most use out of my wardrobe in that way. I've never been the type of person to distinguish my 'work clothes' from my 'play clothes' - with a few exceptions of course!  I love mixing and matching my wardrobe - which is something I've been working extra hard at lately as I've been trying to keep a close eye on our budget.  You'll hear more about it in a few weeks, but we have some pretty exciting things we're currently working on that have made us pinch our pennies for the time being.  I can't wait to tell you all about it!

♥Jordan

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Friday's Fancies: Summer's Here!

Dress // Shoes // Handbag // Earrings // Polish


So I have something to admit to you!
The reason I've had a severe lack of outfit posts this 
week is because I got what feels like a million bug bites on 
my legs at the wedding I went to last weekend.  Why don't I
 just wear pants?!  Great question! I actually have been, but
 as you know, I've been in such a skirt mood lately!  This is
 the time that some fabulous maxi skirts & dresses would 
really come in hand... but I don't have any!  I want them
 - I really do - but I can never find them long enough to 
satisfy me. I don't want to show my ankles!  Is that too 
much to ask?!  Rachel Zoe never shows her ankles 
when she wears a maxi!! 

 So yes, with Summer being officially here,
 the only thing currently on my wish list is a few fabulous
 maxi skirts and dresses.  Make it a black and white striped
 one and you know I'm happy!  Be sure to check out all the
Friday's Fancies posts for lots more inspiration!

Wishing you all a wonderful Summer weekend!

♥Jordan

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Lace & Leopard

Top: Merona // Jeans: Old Navy // Wedges: Steve Madden (similar here)

Necklace: Kate Spade (old) // Bracelets: J.Crew & Versona Accessories

Watch: Michael Kors // Nails: Color Club 'Reign in Spain'

Lips: Revlon Lip Butter 'Sorbet'

Photographed by: Tyler

Hey guys! So sorry for my absence the last few days!

I had a long weekend and I took road trips to both Nashville (for a

She & Him concert) and to Southern Illinois (for a wedding).  Needless

to say, I've been exhausted!  But now I'm back on my game and ready

to bring you lots of fashion greatness!  Here is a casual look that I

wore yesterday on my day off.  I typically tuck this top into a skirt

(as seen here) because it's so boxy, but yesterday was all about

being comfortable as I recovered from the weekend.  

I hope your week is going great!! 

♥Jordan

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Neon & Floral

Top: Old Navy (other colors here) // Skirt: Loft // Shoes: Xhilaration 

Bag: Steve Madden (seen here) // Earrings: Charlotte Russe (old)

Belt: Old Navy (old, similar here) // Watch: Michael Kors 

Bracelets: Versona Accessories & Geno's Formal Affair

Nails: Studio M 'Blue-Ming' & Essie 'Naughty Nautical'

Lips: Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream 'Addis Ababa'

Photographed by: Hailey Goen

First of all - please excuse the scowl on my face! The sun was super cray

and it didn't leave me much choice since I left my trusty Ray-Bans at home!

I know you've been hearing it a lot from me recently, but I'm super obsessed 

with skirts right now.  I mean, I just can't get enough!  If I'm not searching online

 for my next perfect one then I'm totally drooling on ones seen on other bloggers 

(you should check out my friend Chioma's skirts - they're seriously amazing and 

lots of them are gorgeous thrifted pieces!).  This pleated floral number (that I

showed a little teaser of on my Instagram earlier this week) is another recent 

purchase from Loft and was on super sale.  I loved pairing it with this neon

striped tee (yes, I bought the same tee in like 5 colors!) for some subtle 

pattern mixing.  Overall this summery outfit was such an easy look and 

crazy comfortable!

♥Jordan

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Plaid & Peach

Top: J.Crew Factory (old, seen here) // Skirt: Loft // Shoes: Xhilaration 

Bag: Michael Kors (borrowed, seen here) // Watch: Michael Kors

Necklace: Bluetique Cheap Chic // Earrings: New York & Co.

Bracelet: J.Crew // Lips: Hard Candy All Glossed Up 'Cupcake' 

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

Photographed by: Carrie Thomas

Boy, that weekend went by fast!  Anyone else cringing that

Monday is already here?  While I was dreaming of attending the 

Southern Blog Society Brunch in Atlanta yesterday, I instead spent the 

weekend catching up on laundry, a little house cleaning, and some 

wedding prep for my friend Brittany.  Her wedding is this coming

 weekend I'm so excited to decorate & coordinate it.  It's going

to be a wonderful wedding!  Now to plan what to wear!

This skirt is one of my new Loft finds.  

We just recently got a Loft here in Lexington so I've yet to do

 a lot of shopping there.  But I've been on a major search for great 

skirts lately and this one quickly decided to come home with me!  

Best of all, I got it on clearance for just $12!!  Such a score! 

Oh, and I don't usually share funny outtake 

photos with you, but this one cracked me up!

Something must have been really funny! 

♥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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