Cozy Casual

Sweater // Denim // Backpack // Lipstick // Boots // Hat

The weather in New York was not playing around yesterday.  The temps just decided to drop overnight and BAM it was Fall!  Too bad I didn't check the weather [that's nothing new though]; my bare legs were freezing during my commute both to and from work.  While walking in a cold, cold misery, I just couldn't help but dream of being bundled up in a cozy Fall look. So, today for your viewing pleasure, I bring you my perfect cozy casual outfit that will be perfect for you to snuggle in next weekend!

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Leopard & Leather

 Jacket: Mossimo (old) // Top: Old Navy (old)

Pants: J.Crew (last seen here) // Boots: Mossimo

Clutch: K.slademade // Nails: Sally Hansen 'Rockstar Pink'

Bracelets: J.Crew, Versona Accessories, Old Navy

Lips: Ulta Lip Crayon 'Dynamite' (color discontinued)

Photographed by: Tyler

I threw this outfit together yesterday to run out and 
pick up a tri-pod!  My poor husband isn't always in the mood to 
play photographer and while I often get great help from friends (thank 
you Ricky, Hunter, & Carrie!!), I need to be able to fend for myself.  So 
if all goes as planned, tomorrow will have an outfit post with myself
as the photographer!  I'm basically going to need all of you to be 
crossing your fingers on this one! ;)  

Do any of you use a trip-pod and take your own pics?!  
Any and all suggestions are welcomed!!

Also, we've made it to the last 2 days of 
the His & Her Giveaway!  Don't miss out on the adorable bow tie
 set made by Star from Beauty & Bows!

♥Jordan

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Friday's Fancies: Hit the Slopes

Sweater // Jeans // Coat // Boots // Snood // Bag

It's Friday!! Has this been a long week to anyone else?!
Well, thankfully we've made it and it's time for a little Friday's Fancies!
This week's theme is Hit the Slopes; we're to create an outfit for the perfect
after skiing evening.  Now, I've never been skiing nor to a ski resort of any kind, 
but I'm pretty sure that after a day full of so much physical exertion and lots of falling
down, I would want to be cozy and warm.  So my outfit today is just that - comfy 
in a big slouchy sweater, cozy coat and some super fun boots.  I typically don't
ever like "boots with the fur" however, the placement of the fur on these 
and the playful pom poms that dangle were just too much fun!!

Be sure to enter the His & Her Giveaway of fabulous bow ties from Beauty & Bows!!
Have a great weekend!!

♥Jordan

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Friday's Fancies: Outfit Crush

Today for Friday's Fancies we're coming up with a fabulous

look inspired by an outfit crush we are just smitten with.  Well, it took me

a whole 5 seconds to decide mine would be a look from Annie over at The

Other Side of Gray.  Honestly, I could have picked any of her looks out of a hat

and been just as thrilled to recreate it.  But in my attempt to wear 

more pink this year, I chose this gorgeous ensemble.  

via The Other Side of Gray

Coat // Chambray // Jeans // Tee // Boots // Bag // Necklace // Lips


I'm always a big fan of layering and this outfit is basically
layering perfection.  Annie has impeccable style so I highly recommend you
pop over to The Other Side of Gray and see for yourself!  I haven't really been 
shopping much in the last couple of weeks but I'm thinking that might have to 
change with the purchase of some new pink accessories - Annie style! 

Have a wonderful weekend!! 

♥Jordan

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New Year, New Glasses!

Top: Old Navy // Skirt: Mossimo // Tights: Old Navy // Boots: X-Appeal (old)

Glasses: Firmoo c/o // Scarf: PacSun (old) // Clutch: Vintage // Pearls: Macy's (old)

Link Bracelet: J.Crew // Nails: Sally Hansen 'White On' & 'Disco Ball', Pure Ice 'Beware' 

Photographed by: Tyler

Happy New Year!!!

I'm so excited that it's 2013 I can hardly stand it!  There are so many fun 

things to look forward to this year and a lot of them have something to do with my

wardrobe!  Is that wrong?!  Okay good!  I didn't think so either! ;)  So over the next few 

days I'll be introducing a few new favorites of mine that you can expect to see more of 

this year!  Today we're starting off with my new glasses!! I've worn prescription glasses

and contacts since around 6th grade.  Why have I been blogging for 4 months and you are

just now finding out about my vision probs?  Well, because the glasses I had were the same

terribly unattractive ones I got while a sophomore in college.  Yes, I'd been trying to wear 

these glasses for SEVEN years!  Oh my!  They were so ugly and in such bad shape that 

I would only wear them around the house - definitely not in public!  So you can imagine

my excitement when Firmoo offered to send me a pair!  I didn't have to search long to

 find a fabulously oversized pair that fit my style perfectly!  It arrived promptly and with

a hard case, a soft case, a repair tool, and a cleaning cloth!!  And the quality of the 

glasses themselves are much better than I was even expecting!  

The next thing on my eyewear list is a pair 

of prescription sunglasses.  Thankfully, Firmoo has those, too!  They even have

non-prescription options for both eyeglasses and sunglasses; definitely something for 

everyone!  What makes their company even more awesome is their first pair free 

program!  Yes, everyone can get their first pair of Firmoo glasses on the house -

you just pay the shipping!  Head over to the Firmoo website and pick out your

next pair of glasses.  Need a suggestion? My other faves are these and these. 

Let me know yours!

♥Jordan

PS - This outfit was inspired by my most recent Friday's Fancies post! 

*The glasses were provided by Firmoo but all opinions expressed are my own [& always will be]. 

Christmas List #3

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one // two // three
Row 2:
one // two // three
Row 3:
one // two // three

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one // two // three
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one // two // three
Row 3:
one // two // three

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one // two // three

Row 2:

one // two // three

Row 3:

one // two // three

Shoes are ALWAYS a great gift!  

Yes, always!  I can't think of a moment in my life when I

haven't wanted a new pair of shoes.  I want wedges, pumps, flats, and boots. 

I want black ones, blue ones, sparkly ones, studded ones, ones with bows.. well,

you get the idea.  So when in doubt this holiday season, all you need a shoe size

to get the perfect gift for that person who is still hanging out on your shopping

list.  I hope these picks give you some great inspiration.  Oh, and

just in case you needed to know: I wear a size 8.5! ;)

Happy ONE WEEK until Christmas!!!

♥Jordan

Weekend in NYC

Coat: Old Navy (last year) / Pants: J.Crew / Boots: X-Appeal (old)

Bag: Liz Claiborne (vintage) / Snood: Mossimo / Earrings: Forever 21 (recent)

Phone Case: Case Mate / Lips: MAC LipGlass 'Russian Red' / Nails: OPI 'Smitten with Mittens'

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

 Oh how I love NYC! 

This past weekend was sort of a blur as a few of my besties

and I made the quickest little weekend trip to the city.  None of them

had been there before so I got to play tour guide with my tiny bit of 

experience.  Needless to say, they're all in love with the city

now!  I'm already looking forward to planning my next trip 

there - hopefully with my hubby in tow!

♥Jordan

Continue reading for a few photos from the trip!

Work It!

Cardi: Old Navy (old) / Tank: Old Navy / Skirt: J.Crew (old, last seen here)

Tights: Old Navy / Boots: X-Appeal (old) / Watch: Michael Kors 

Necklace: Versona Accessories / Lips: MAC LipGlass 'Russian Red'

Photographed by: Carrie Thomas

I got up a little extra early this morning to capture my work outfit

for you!  Nothing better than a little photo shoot in the work place, right?  

I hope you are all off to an incredible Tuesday!! 

♥Jordan

Color Kick

  

Coat: Old Navy (old) / Dress: Old Navy (really, really old) / Tights: Old Navy

Boots: Fabulaire (old, Rack Room Shoes) / Bracelets: Versona Accessories

 Necklace: Versona Accessories (c/o LexWhatWear giveaway)

 Earrings: Charlotte Russe / Lips: MAC LipGlass 'Russian Red'

Photographed by: Hunter Sherwood

Okay, I'm going to go ahead and call it like I see it: I'm having a little

orange obsession.  I'm not quite sure when it started but I've realized that lately my

 go-to color for that little pop in my outfits has been this perfect deep orange hue.  We all definitely go through color phases.  I remember going through purple, red, turquoise.. okay, okay - I'm STILL going through the turquoise phase.  I mean, how do you say no to that beautiful blue-green goodness?!  But now that I'm on an orange kick, I guess it's safe

 to say I'm going to be on the lookout for some new pieces to keep my wardrobe fresh. 

 I guess we've just determined my weekend plans!  ;)

♥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

Friday's Fancies: Bonfire Beauties

                     Scarf // Sweater // Glasses // Boots // Jeans // Backpack

I can't even explain my obsession with this 
amazing scarf, boots, & backpack. Yes, Yes, & Yes!!  
 Just add some amazing friends, s'mores and a gorgeous evening
 and I'm all set for this week's FF theme: Bonfire Beauties!  For 
more fabulous campire fashions, head over to the linkup on Long 
Distance Loving!  Those ladies never disappoint - promise!!
 Have a fabulous weekend!! xoxo

♥Jordan

Rain Delay

Coat: Mossimo (old) / Sweater: Old Navy (similar here) / Pants: Old Navy (similar here)

Boots: Target (old, also like these and these) / Handbag: Jessica Simpson (old) 

Umbrella: Target (similar here) / Lips: MAC 'Heartless' (old) / Nails: Ulta 'My Two Cents' 

Necklace: Forever21 (old) / Earrings: H&M (old)

Photographed by: Tyler

It can be really hard to look chic on a rainy day. 

Today was no exception as the morning started off quite rainy and gloomy

here in Central Kentucky.  I turned to some of my trusty rain weather accessories

to help me through the day - and to add some necessary glam to an otherwise day in the 

fashion dumps.  Do you own a great pair of rain boots?  I've had these fun polka dot 

ones since my college years (seriously, has it already been more than 4 years since I

graduated?!).  I'm crushing on several other pairs (some of which are listed in the links!)

but never seem to buy new ones because of how long these suckers last!  If you don't own 

at least one pair, make sure to add them to your list for your next shopping trip!  You have 

no idea how much better a rainy day can be until you've conquered it with dry feet! 

Add a fun umbrella that fits your style and personality, and you're all set for

a glamorous rainy day! 

♥Jordan

Zoe Inspired

 Cardi: Old Navy (similar here) / Tee: Old Navy (old) / Skirt: J.Crew (old)

Tights: Old Navy / Boots: X-Appeal (old) / Hat: PacSun (old) / Nails: Ulta 'My Two Cents'

Handbag: Jessica Simpson (old) / Necklace & Bracelets: Versona Accessories 

Sunnies: Target / Lips: Maybelline Superstay Lipcolor 'Everlasting Wine'

 Photographed by: Tyler

I took some inspiration from my Halloween costume 

to add a little glam to my outfit today.  A fun hat, big sunnies, and a 

wine lip were some of the classic Rachel Zoe staples that I just to break

 out of my closet.  I hope you are off to a great week!!

♥Jordan

The Races

{on Jordan}

Denim Jacket: Old Navy / Chambray Shirt: J.Crew Factory (old, similar here) 

Polka Dot Shirt: Old Navy (old) / Skirt: Forever21 (recent) / Tights: Old Navy 

Boots: Steve Madden (old) / Handbag: Steve Madden (other colors here)

Necklace: Versona Accessories (Thanks LexWhatWear!) / Earrings: Macy's 

Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelets: Versona Accessories & Premier Jewelry

{on Tyler}

Blazer: American Rag (old) / Shirt: J.Crew (old) / Pants: American Rag 

 Hat: J.Crew (old, similar here)

Photographs by: Tyler Skiles, Tim Sparkman, and me :)

I'm so excited that I finally made it out to Keeneland!

We braved the cold weather on Saturday to place a couple bets, spend time with 

friends, and get some of the most yummy hot chocolate I've ever had!  Seriously!! 

While I was bummed about the weather being so cold, the light at the end of the

 tunnel for me was knowing I would get to indulge in that fabulous hot chocolate! 

When I first started planning my outfit for the day, 

I had no idea it was going to get so cold, so I just kept adding layers and layers 

to my look.  This is basically the most clothes I've ever worn at one time!  And then 

I started adding on the jewelry and just couldn't stop!  I just had to wear my new

Versona Accessories necklace that I purchased with the gift card I won over at

Lex What Wear!  I hadn't heard of this amazing new store that opened in the Hamburg

 area here in Lexington until I saw the giveaway on LWW and, you guys, this store is amazing!! There are so many incredible pieces.  I couldn't stop with just using my gift 

card; I also bought 2other necklaces and 3 bracelets (2 of the bracelets are pictured with

 my watch).  Everything is so reasonably priced (statement necklaces for $10, $15, & $25!!) - it's definitely a new MUST on my shopping excursions!! 

Thanks again, Lex What Wear!!

♥Jordan