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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Apartment Hunting

Target hat

Old Navy jacket (similiar)

Old Navy cardi (similiar)

Loft top (blue version here)

Old Navy jeans

Steve Madden shoes

Phillip Lim for Target bag (hauled here)

Thursday Friday key fob (c/o)

Photographed by: Tyler

Unfortunately, there's not much time for outfit photos in my life these days. To update you all, our bestie Ricky moved back to Kentucky a couple weeks ago (we miss you!!) and he was my go-to photographer. So basically mine and Tyler's schedules have to miraculously line up for us to have a day off together so that we can shoot outfits.  Thankfully, we had that perfect day happen yesterday and we snapped these pics while checking out an apartment on the Upper East Side. Yes, I was apartment hunting while wearing leopard print and fox fur - total coincidence but we enjoyed a good laugh from it! ha! But yes, we're trying to find the perfect place to move to in just a couple weeks and fingers crossed that yesterday's apartment was just that!  We're working on our application right now and will hopefully know something early next week!  

I hope you have all had a fantastic week!!

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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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Lately..

Top: J.Crew Factory (similar) // Skirt: Loft (in stores!) 

Hat: H&M // Belt: Unknown (old) // Bracelet: J.Crew 

Bag: Liz Claiborne (vintage) // Sandals: Target

If you follow me in Instagram then you've captured a little

glimpse into my busy last few days.  Lots of traveling and events

have unfortunately kept me from getting you some real outfit photos

for you. I hope this blurry iPhone pic from yesterday will get us 

through until my life slows down!  Until then, here's a little

 recap of my busy last few days!

Thursday 6.27: Dinner with Chioma from

Chioma's Evolution of Style and Whitley from Simply Whit

in a Sequined Life!   I just loved spending time with these

fabulous Lexington girls!  I really think we could've 

talked fashion and blogging all night long!

Friday 6.28: My BFF's Birthday!  Ricky turned 

28 and once I got off work we headed out to watch

Man of Steel.  While it wasn't my favorite superhero

movie by any means, but it was definitely a great 

movie!  I totally recommend checking it out!

Saturday 6.29: Fall Out Boy!  Tyler and I

took Ricky on a little weekend getaway to Indy 

for a FOB concert!  They really put on a fantastic

show!  Tyler counted this concert as his 14th time

seeing them (just mine and Ricky's 2nd!) and he 

thinks it was the best they've ever sounded!

Sunday 6.30: Travel!  We had a very 

leisurely Sunday so after a late breakfast we picked

up a few can'tlivewithout pieces at Loft and H&M 

before we hit the road.  Our trip home was not complete

until we made a trip by the J.Crew Factory store in 

Edinburgh and *gasp* I didn't buy anything!  I

promise I'm trying really hard to be good!

Monday 7.1: Pageant!  I traveled to 

Lincoln County, Kentucky to help/support my

friend Hailey in her pageant and I'm happy to report

that she brought home the crown!  The photo above

is my outfit from the pageant featuring my new Loft

 skirt and H&M hat.  Yes, you're going to be seeing

 a LOT of that hat. Sorry in advance! ;)

Now to catch up on all the laundry! 

Hope you're all having a wonderful week!!

♥Jordan

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Friday's Fancies: Beach Ready!

Swimsuit // Towel // Sunscreen // Polish // Hat // Bag

I must start by saying that my Friday's Fancies posts 
are meant to be a sort of "wishful thinking" approach to styling
myself.  Mostly that means I disregard all prices and create outfits 
that I would just love to wear.  Well, today's is no exception, however,
this week I not only ignored the cost but also the fact that I never (ever!)
wear a swimsuit!  Yes, I'm basically the only person in the world that
doesn't enjoy a summer full of beaches and pooltime.  It's just not my 
thing!  However, if I were to be a beach bunny then this would
 be my ideal look.  And you better believe that my key summer 
accessory is sunscreen!  Protect that gorgeous skin, y'all!

I'm headed to Indianapolis tomorrow to see Fall Out Boy
with Tyler and our bff Ricky!  We are so excited!!  You know
what else is exciting?!  Today is Ricky's birthday!! Yay!!
Happy Birthday, bestie!! xo

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!

♥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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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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Thanksgiving Stuffing

Sweatshirt: Mossimo (old) / T-shirt: Polo Ralph Lauren (old) / Leggings: Rue 21 (old, similar here)

Shoes: Toms / Bag & Necklace: Versona Accessories / Nails: OPI 'Yoga-ta Get This Blue'

Hat: handmade by Sadie Johnston (contact me for info)

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

No, this isn't a post on how to make a delicious stuffing for your 

Thanksgiving dinner.  This is, however, a post to give you some inspiration on what 

to wear when you are stuffed after eating your Thanksgiving dinner! Once you've dressed 

up and taken your nice family photos, do yourself a favor and grab a pair of leggings, an oversized t-shirt, and the most comfortable pair of shoes you own.  When you drift off into the most amazing nap of your life you'll be so thankful that you rid yourself of those constricting tights and that gorgeous high waisted skirt.  Comfort is definitely key when it comes to holiday eating.  Well, that and a gym membership! ;)

♥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

Happy Halloween

...from Rachel & Rodger!!

{on Jordan}
Vest: Forever21 / Dress: Merona (in stores now) / Tights: Old Navy / Wedges: Gianni Bini
Hat: Pac Sun (old) / Sunnies: Target / Handbag: Jessica Simpson (old) 
Necklaces: Versona Accessories & Geno's Formal Affair
Bracelets: Versona Accessories / Rings: Dillard's & Target
Lips: Maybelline Superstay Lipcolor 'Everlasting Wine'
{on Tyler}
Jacket: Alfani Red (Macy's, similar here) / Jeans: Express (old) / Shirt: DKNY (old)
Shoes: Kenneth Cole (old) / Jewelry: Borrowed from Hunter 


My friends and I celebrated Halloween this past Saturday night
 by having a little costume party.  We're pretty easy going people, so 
some good food, conversation, and games made the evening perfect.  
I hadn't dressed up for Halloween since I was a kid, so I had to do something 
glamorous and fun.  Who better to dress up as than my idol, Rachel Zoe?  
 I've always thought that my husband sometimes resembles Rachel's fab 
husband, Rodger, so our duo was quickly complete.  The best part about 
dressing as RZ?  I can reuse all of the items I purchased in real life!!  
I'm already planning to wear that fur vest asap!  I have to admit, the 
hardest part of getting into the role was not smiling during pics!
Try it! It's so hard!! 

Happy Halloween!


♥Jordan


Continue reading for more photos from our costume party!

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