Recent Obsession: Clutches

Lately I haven't been able to stop thinking about the millions of clutches I so obviously need in my life.  From casual foldovers to minaudières, I have a slew of favorites that I'm majorly crushing on.  I thought you all might like a little inspiration [or even an excuse to do some online shopping!] for your next formal to your next night out.  Enjoy!

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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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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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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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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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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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Auburn Accessories

Sweater: Express (old, borrowed from Tyler) // Jeans: Old Navy (old)

Hat: Merona (Target, in stores) // Shoes: Mossimo // Clutch: K.slademade

Bracelets: Versona Accessories, J.Crew & Old Navy (old)

Necklaces: Versona Accessories & Forever 21 (old)

Lips: MAC 'Viva Glam VII'

Photographed by: Tyler

Sometimes I forget what color my hair is until I put an outfit like this 

together and it completely blends in with what I'm wearing.  Oh well! 

At least my hair is that perfect shade of auburn and it blends perfectly with

that generic bobby pin shade!  That's one way to look at it, right?! ;) I just

 couldn't wait any longer to break out a few of those great Target finds I was 

telling you about in this post.  The shoes were only $15 and the hat was

only $6!  I sure do love an end-of-season sale!  Also, I'm finally showing off

my gorgeous clutch from K.slademade!  You may remember when I featured

them as part of my Christmas gift guide in this post.  Well, my mom was 

so kind as to order me one of my own for Christmas!  Thanks Mom!!

I'm so sorry for the lack of outfit posts lately.  My life has been a little 

crazy with the busy season at work beginning (PROM!) and losing daylight 

at such an early hour.  Hopefully I'll get in the swing of things soon because

 I have so many outfits that I'm eager to share!  I promise to do better! :)

♥Jordan

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Target Markdowns!

Row 1:

one // two // three

Row 2:

one // two // three

Row 1:
one // two // three
Row 2:
one // two // three


  Maybe I'm a little late on this because, strangely, it has been
 a couple of weeks since I was in Target, but I went a little wild during my 
shopping trip yesterday with all of the crazy good markdowns they have right now! 
Nearly all of the goods I've been eyeing over the last couple of months are 50-70% off!  I primarily shopped accessories, so I thought I should share the shopping tip with you guys!  I picked up nearly all the shoes in the first set (and might still go back for what I didn't get!) and the awesome gold bag in the second set.  I found a fabulous fur infinity scarf and a leopard floppy hat, too, but couldn't find them online.  So, basically, you need to run to Target to scoop up these deals ASAP and peep their spring collections - 
the pastels and the neons are incredible!!

Happy Monday!!

♥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]. 

Friday's Fancies: Holiday Best

Dress // Wrap // Shoes // Tights // Clutch // Necklace


I've never been to a holiday party fancy enough for an outfit
 like this but I'd sure love to go to one!  I hope this look gives you some
 great inspiration for going to all of your holiday events this weekend and next week!
  I'm taking a break from blogging on Monday & Tuesday to enjoy the Christmas with my
family but will be right back here on Wednesday with [hopefully!] an outfit post for you!
  I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday!  Merry Christmas!!

♥Jordan

PS - Get more inspiration for looking your holiday best
by popping over to Long Distance Loving and viewing the blogs of
all the other amazing ladies who have also linked up this week!

Christmas List #1 [& Giveaway Winner!]

one // two // three

I'm seriously freaking out that it's already December!  
Christmas is just a few short weeks away so I've decided to do a series
of gift ideas for those you still have on your shopping list.  If you saw my last
Friday's Fancies post then you'll recognize these gorgeous K.slademade clutches!
These handmade leather beauties are available in not only gorgeous solid colors 
but even in color blocked and polkadot versions.  Order one of these for any girl 
on your list and she'll LOVE it!  Just keep in mind these are made to order and
might take up to 2 weeks to ship; order yours soon to get it in before
your Christmas gift exchanges!  

I'm so excited to announce the winner of my Golden Birthday Giveaway 
of a set of fabulous Hollywood Fashion Secrets items!! A big congratulations 
goes to Izzie Z.!!  Thanks to all of you who participated and 
for all of your sweet birthday wishes last week!

♥Jordan