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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Perfectly Royal

Top: Tracy Reese for Target // Blazer: Forever 21 (old, last seen here)

Coat: Old Navy (old, last seen here) // Pants: J.Crew // Bracelet: J.Crew

Shoes: Steve Madden (old, similar here) // Clutch: Vintage // Earrings: Forever 21

Lips: MAC LipGlass 'Russian Red' // Nails: Ulta 'High Roller'

Photographed by: Carrie Thomas 

I was so excited to finally pick up this Tracy Reese 

top at Target on Wednesday!  There weren't tons of pieces of the Neiman Marcus collaboration that I really loved, but this was definitely one.  Call me cheap, but I knew it wouldn't take long for Target to mark the collection down so I just practiced my patience skills and popped in the day it went 70% off!  I mean, $23.99 for a $79 top?!  You just can't beat that!  And I couldn't believe how perfect my Forever 21 blazer went with it!  I'm 

sure you all aren't too surprised though; we Kentucky girls always have some 

great royal blue pieces in our wardrobe!  Go Cats! ;) 

♥Jordan

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New Navy Faves

Cape: Merona / Tee: American Eage (old) / Cords: Old Navy (seen here and here)

Bag: Merona (not online but similar here and here) / Shoes: Minnetonka 

 Watch: Michael Kors / Earrings: Charlotte Russe / Nails: OPI 'Sparkle-icious' 

 Lips: Ulta Brilliant Color Lip Gloss 'Rich Plum 12'

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

It's been unseasonably warm here in Central Kentucky the last few days. 

Of course, just as I'm beginning to get acclimated, the chill comes right back into

the air.  Thankfully, I had my new Merona cape to keep me warm!  This is the first 

cape to make it's way into my wardrobe and I assure you that it won't be the last!  This thing 

is insanely cozy and I'm a little crazy over the pretty cable knit down the front! And doesn't it 

look great with my [also new!] Merona handbag?!  It was love at first sight with this faux 

suede beauty! What's even better? I scored the cape at 50% off and the bag at 25% off!! 

I'm looking forward to getting lots of use out of them both this winter!

Still looking for the perfect gift for all the girls left on 

your shopping list?!  Check out Christmas List #1, #2 & #3 to find some

gift inspiration that will be sure to make your gift their favorite one!

♥Jordan

PS - I'm linking up with the Followers to Friends Blog Party this week!  

Click the pretty button to check out all the other awesome bloggers! 

Stumped

Cardi: Old Navy / Top: Merona (on sale!) / Pants: J.Crew / Shoes: Steve Madden (old)

Bag & Necklace: Versona Accessories / Bracelet: J.Crew / Watch: Michael Kors

Nails: Ulta 'High Roller' / Lips: Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick 'Wine and Forever'

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

I went a little crazy in Target this weekend.
I really hadn't had a good, thorough Target trip in quite a while
and believe me when I say this one was thorough.  There are just so many 
awesome things in that store right now and, for some reason, I just thought that
I had to bring 99% of it home with me.  So forgive me if all of my new clothes for the 
next little bit have credit given to a Target brand.  I just couldn't help myself!  
I'm not alone in this, am I?  We all need a good Target haul once in a while!  
It's just good for the soul! ;) 

Did you go shopping anywhere over the weekend?

♥Jordan

Denim + Tan

Sweater: Old Navy (last seen here) / Chambray: J.Crew Factory (old) / Jeggings: Old Navy (old)

Boots: Steve Madden (old) / Handbag: Kate Landry (old) / Watch: Michael Kors 

Earrings: Old Navy / Bracelets: Versona Accessories & Old Navy / Lips: Ulta Lip Crayon 'Dynamite'

Photographed by: Tyler & Ricky

This one is short and sweet today, folks.  

My weekend was fairly uneventful (we all need those sometimes 

don't we?!) so the only pics I got to snap for you were these.  I threw this on

after work yesterday for dinner at Chuy's with my best guys: my husband, 

Tyler, and our BFF, Ricky.  I hope you all had a fabulous weekend - 

eventful or not!  I'll see you back here tomorrow! 

♥Jordan

Gingham Style

Shirt: J.Crew / Pants: Old Navy (old) / Shoes: Steve Madden (old) / Handbag: Steve Madden (other colors here) 

Necklace: (old & unknown, similar here) / Bracelets (old & unknown) / Lips: Palladio 'Ruby Red' / Nails: Ulta  'Blues Cruise'

Photographed by: Hunter Sherwood

Here's a little peek at what I'm wearing today!

It's easy to associate the casual feel of a gingham shirt with jeans and a scarf

 for a comfy weekend look.  Today, however, I've added a statement necklace 

and my favorite pair of glitter shoes to make it appropriate for work. 

 How do you like to wear gingham?

♥Jordan

Treads & Threads

   

Blazer: Forever21 (old) / Tee: BDG (old, H&M) / Pant: Old Navy (old) / Shoes: Audrey Brooke (old) / Necklace: J.Crew (old) 

Bracelet: Forever21 (old) / Clutch: Geno's Formal Affair / Lips: Nyx 'Chic Red' / Nails: Ulta 'Chic Peek'

Photographed by: Hunter Sherwood

I might be a little obsessed with this new clutch from Geno's Formal Affair.  

It's covered in the most perfect tiny black stones and has a jewel encrusted skull as the latch.  So classy yet so edgy - definitely a must for a night out or just to dress up a daytime look as I've styled it here.  Not a fan of the skull?  No problem!  Find an equally edgy accessory that suits your personality and mix it into your existing wardrobe for an instant style pick-me-up.  

♥Jordan

Beauty Buy: Nyx Round Case Lipsticks

I have a little secret to share.  
I don't [typically] wear expensive lipsticks.   Yes, that's right!  Most of my pops of color come from a tube that costs less than $4!  That is less than most lipsticks from your basic brands like Maybelline, Covergirl, and Revlon.  While I have a few favorites from MAC that I love dearly (and are still totally affordable at around $15), my absolute favorites are the Round Case Lipsticks by Nyx Cosmetics.  This great line of lipsticks comes in, get this, 144 shades!  No, I didn't mean 14 or even 44.  There are a whopping 144 shades!!  My absolute favorite is the one pictured above: Chic Red (seen here).  I also frequently wear Eros (seen here), Fire, and Rose.  While each shade seems to have it's own unique texture and coverage, my application method seems to always yield great results.  I apply, blot, and then reapply.  It leaves an even color and that base coat helps it last even longer.  Of course, using a coordinating liner to fill in the lip before applying will make the color last even longer, 
but I usually skip that step since these colors don't bleed on the edges of my lips 
(another major plus!). 

So you may have already said "But Jordan, I can't pull off a bold lip like you!" 
 I know this because I hear that ALL THE TIME!  I'm here to tell you YES YOU CAN! 
 I did not always wear lipstick.  I was actually terrified of it for many years.  The simple truth is that I liked how it looked on other people and I decided I was going to wear it too.  
YOU can do that.  I promise.  It might take a couple times to get used to it,
 but it can be the new you just like it became the new me a few years ago.  If you have to, 
start simple by introducing it only into your 'night out' looks.  Pretty soon you'll be ready 
to wear it to work, class, the mall, the gym.. okay.. so maybe I'll have to stop you from wearing it to the gym!  Have confidence.  That's all it takes!

Feeling inspired to brighten up your look with one of these great colors?  Check them out at Ulta where you can often find them on sale!  I have been known to stock up on my favorite colors when they are 40% off (that's like $2.40 each!).  You can never have too many!  Currently, you can get free shipping with a $25 purchase (code 80582) and $10 off any $60 online purchase (code 89776).  Enjoy!


♥Jordan