Guest Post // Tyler [31st Birthday Chronicle]

So while Jordan wasn't looking I snatched the camera and decided I was going to take control of today's blog post.  Oh yeah - I'm Jordan's husband, Tyler.  You probably see my name a lot as her "photographer" or maybe have even seen my face posted here before (here, here and here).  But seeing as how yesterday was my 31st birthday, I thought this might be a fun time to show you what a day in our lives is really like.  Warning: this is a photo heavy post so just keep reading if want to follow along. 

Guest Post: C's Evolution of Style

Today is the final day of guest bloggers here on 

Opal & Violet! While you can expect to see me back for
 Friday's Fancies tomorrow and for some outfit posts next 
week, today you get the treat of seeing some fabulous style 
from one of my favorites, Chioma!  This Lexington friend of 
mine blogs over at C's Evolution of Style.  Believe me, 

you don't want to miss out on her fashion advice!

♥Jordan

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Hi Loves! I’m Chioma from C’s Evolution of Style and I’m so glad to be guest blogging for my girlfriend Jordan while she’s settling in her new home in the Big Apple! Today, I style a look that I would consider perfect for transitioning to Fall. By pairing a bright yellow midi skirt with a dark denim jacket over a striped top, I can still rock some summer color while keeping warm if the temperature drops. The sunnies, sandals, and colorful statement necklace give it a summery look as well! How are you transitioning your summer wardrobe over to Fall? I’d love to see your beautiful faces over on my blog. Thanks again for having me Jordan! ;)

Guest Post: Lex What Wear

Today I am so excited to have Alex from 

Lex What Wear as my guest!  Alex just moved to 

NYC from Lexington earlier this year and her blog is 

focused around delivering 'Lex' with fashion straight from 

the streets of NYC! You all are going to love the looks 

she's put together for you today!  After you've checked 

out these looks, be sure to head over to Lex What Wear

 and see for yourself how great this sweet girl's blog is!

♥Jordan

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WORK -or- PLAY

GREAT NEWS: That ol' relaxing sweatshirt is all grown up and going through a fashion makeover of sorts. Today, it's more sophisticated with sharp silhouettes and amazing fabrications. I couldn't be more thrilled to see this garment transition into high-fashion. So for now, the sweatshirt has become an everyday staple for work or for play.

Below, I'm showing you how to make the most of this FAB wardrobe must-have for fall. I'm also sharing my sweatshirt tips on Lex What Wear today. The key to pulling off this chic look is to play it simple, but do it big. By that I mean, keep your outfit streamlined with a fitting skirt or a pair of pants, and have fun with your look too. You should also accessorize accordingly like I've done below. If the sweatshirt is plain, go for a big statement accessory. In this case, the sweatshirt is the accessory. Enjoy! 

Guest Post: Beauty & Bows

Guys, I did the craziest thing yesterday.  

I MOVED TO NEW YORK CITY!!

It feels amazing to finally be living in the city

of my dreams!  I have a lot more to tell you

about the move and what we'll all be doing here, 

but I'll get back to my regular posting in just a few 

more days.  I have a few more special bloggers who 

are coming by to share their awesome fashion with you!

You guys remember my lovely blogger friend, Star, 

right?!  She's the incredibly sweet girl behind the blog

Beauty & Bows!  We did a blog swap with each other 

here and she hosted a fabulous giveaway from her Etsy 

shop here.  Basically, she's amazing and you should 

definitely check out both her blog and her shop

 immediately!  I hope you all enjoy her fabulous

 Fall fashions!!

♥Jordan

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Hey all! I'm Star from Beauty & Bows and I'm SO thrilled to be guest posting for Jordan while she moves and settles into her new NYC life! Best of luck, sweet Jordan!

Today I'm sharing with you a style that I'd like to think is a great way to start transitioning a wardrobe to Fall (can you believe September is already here!?). Notice the bright top which is a summer pink, yet it has longer sleeves for the changing weather. Next a deeper burgundy skirt that starts to bring in those fall colors. And last but not least the necklace and shoes which keep things light for remainder of this warm weather.

I hope this gives you an idea for how to start working in some of your Fall pieces! Thank you, Jordan, for having me on Opal & Violet!

Outfit Details: top, Kohls (sale) $6; skirt, thrifted $.95; necklace, Target $8; shoes, thrifted $3.99

Guest Post: Simply Whit in a Sequined Life

Hey everyone!  I've missed you guys like crazy.  

And, coincidentally, that's how my life has been lately: 

crazy! Please know that the lack of posting here has not 

been a lack of interest but more of a lack of time.  Moving is 

so exhausting and time consuming and, well, you get the 

picture!  The exciting thing is that today is moving day: part 

1! Yay!! We've spent the last 5+ years of our lives in the 

great city of Lexington but today we're packing up our stuff 

and heading to Southeast Kentucky to spend the last few 

days of the month with our families.  On Sunday we'll 

officially be on our way to NYC!  So for today and the next 

few days, I have some really fabulous bloggers who are 

stepping in to give you your fashion fix since I'm not able to. 

 First up is another Lexington lady, the super sweet Whitley 

of Simply Whit in a Sequined Life!  I'm so thankful to have 

become friends with her through this awesome blogging 

world and I know all of you will love her just as much as I do! 

 Be sure to check out her blog for more of her fabulous style!  

♥Jordan

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Hello lovelies!

My name is Whitley, and I blog over at Simply Whit in a Sequined Life.  I am so excited and honored to be blogging for Jordan while she heads off to begin a new chapter of life in New York City (SO jelly!).

Just a little bit about myself before I get started, I'm a twenty-something girl living in the Midwest/South who loves to document my journey through shopaholic recovery...Just kidding.  

But in all seriousness, I started my blog to have a creative outlet to express my style and share my love of fashion with others, while trying not to be too much of a shopaholic :D.  I am always on the hunt for great buys while still investing in quality, versatile pieces.  I do have a weakness for polka dots...and leopard...and maybe plaid, too.

I was so excited that Jordan asked me to blog for her today!  At first I thought about doing an outfit post like I do with most of my posts, but then I thought it would be fun to play around on Polyvore and create outfits around one of my favorite color trends for fall:  mustard.  This color has been cropping up the past couple of years in fashion, and this year it is a fall staple color! So today, I wanted to bring you a couple of ways to wear mustard and what colors and patterns easily pair with it.  When I was first introduced to my mustard skinny jeans, I had no clue what I was going to pair them with.  And then I turned to the best resource the internet has to offer:  Pinterest.  I literally typed in "mustard skinny jeans" and was greeted with thousands of pins.  Such a wonderful place for inspiration!  To help other fashionistas out, I wanted to create three different outfits that would be easy to recreate for different environments or occasions.

  Outfit #1:

With the first outfit, I kept the colors to neutrals and played with patterns and textures.  I am absolutely in love with this puffer vest from J.Crew Factory!  The cream color is sold out online but I am sure I can find it in store somewhere.  Wear it over a striped button down for a casual yet sophisticated touch, and add some leopard for a fun pop of color (also considered a fall staple!).  Btw, how AMAZING is this Kate Spade bag???  Too bad it's sold out already....and it's over $900.

Outfit #2:

With outfit #2, I decided to create an outfit that would be appropriate for a professional environment (and add in deeper colors).  This rich plum color looks gorgeous next to the mustard pencil skirt, and it's no wonder, because purple is on the opposite side of the color wheel from yellow ( meaning they are perfect complimentary colors).  To keep the outfit from becoming too colorful for the workplace, cream and beige tones were added to soften the look.  By the way, the skirt and blazer are both from H&M.

Outfit #3:

In this last outfit I kept it casual for running errands or brunch with girlfriends.  The blazer is a great piece for dressing up a denim outfit and adding a touch of sophistication.  The mustard of the blazer matches the yellow threads running through the plaid button down, and the chestnut boots and cream scarf make this a cozy fall outfit.  If you are looking for an affordable option (this blazer is over $300), Poshmark has quite a few listings from Zara and Forever 21.  You can bet I will be trying to snag this plaid shirt from J.Crew Factory (sold out online) during the Labor Day sales!

Well, I hope that these outfits gave you some inspiration for how to add mustard into your wardrobe.  This color is definitely one of my top favorite fall colors, and I am always looking for more ways to maximize my outfit pieces!

Which outfit is your favorite?

How do you plan on adding mustard to your fall wardrobe?

Thank you so much, Jordan, for having me on your blog today!

Guest Post: Simply Whit in a Sequined LIfe

Hey everyone!  I hope you all had a 

wonderful weekend and are excited about the

week ahead!  I'm super ready for Thursday to arrive

because Tyler, Ricky, and I will be heading to Virginia

to visit our best friend's Jared & Mary, and then on 

to visit the most magical city ever - NYC!  It will

 be Tyler's first visit and I can't wait to show 

him what all the fuss is about! ;)

So today, I'm thrilled to be guest posting 

for my fabulous fellow Lexington blogger, Whitley,

 of Simply Whit in a Sequined Life!  If you like 

the teaser above, then be sure to head over to her blog

to see the full outfit photos and get all the details!  

♥Jordan

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