Pearls & Stripes

Sweater: J.Crew Factory (similar) // Skirt: Loft // Sandals: Katie & Kelly (old)

Necklace: Versona Accessories (seen here) // Bag: Steve Madden (old)

Nails: Essie 'Naughty Nautical' & Studio M 'Thunderbolt'

Lips: Nyx 'Eros' // Watch: Michael Kors // Earrings: Macy's

Photographed by: Chelsea Lane

You all know my love of black and white stripes. 

 I just can't get enough!  I'm sure you can imagine my excitement 

when I came across this Loft skirt last week!  At 40% off, it was a 

no brainer decision to add this much needed piece to my wardrobe.  

I have to say though, if I don't start buying some nonstripe items soon, 

I'm going to start running out of outfit options!  You can only mix

black and white stripes so much! ;) 

Today I'm linking up with Because Shanna Said So!

♥Jordan

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Bringing Back the Bangs

Top: Marshalls // Pants: Mossimo // Shoes: Xhiliration // Necklace: Dillards (old, similar) 

 Earrings: New York & Co // Bracelets: J.Crew & Premier Jewelry 

Nails: Studio M 'Blue-Ming' & 'Infusion'

Photographed by: Tyler

Yes ladies (& gents!), the bangs are back!!  

It's been a while since I've sported the full bang and I'd be lying

if I said I hadn't missed them!  I went for a haircut yesterday and decided

to jump back to this longtime favorite style of mine!  The cut was just one of

 the many wedding week preparations I'm in the midst of.  Today I'm going for

 my spray tan (finally some color, I know!) and tomorrow I'm going for a long

 overdue mani with Megan (the fabulous bride-to-be) and all the amazing

 bridesmaids!  I can hardly believe Megan's wedding is only

 a few days away! She is going to be the most

incredibly beautiful bride!!  

Anyone else in or attending a wedding this weekend? 

 I can't wait to see all the gorgeous dresses that 

you all will be wearing to them!!

♥Jordan

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Minty Fresh

Top: J.Crew Factory // Pants: Mossimo // Sandals: Steve Madden (similar)

Bag: Steve Madden // Bracelets: Versona Accessories & Premier Jewelry

Watch: Michael Kors // Lips: Maybelline Vivids 'Shocking Coral'

Nails: Studio M 'Infusion' & Pure Ice 'Bare It All'

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

Don't you just love how social media brings people together?!
Late last week I received a comment on an Instagram photo from

@whitschoop [aka Whitley of Simply Whit in a Sequined Life] asking

if I was from Lexington! Well, yes I am!  We were both so excited to 

find another Lexington blogger (there aren't many of us!) that we quickly

scheduled a coffee date to meet!  So yesterday we spent a couple of 

hours gabbing in Starbucks about life, love, shopping and blogging!

She is insanely sweet and has insane style!  You all should definitely 

check out her adorbale blog for some serious style inspiration!  

@opalandviolet

♥Jordan

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Easter Best

Top: J.Crew Factory (similar) // Skirt: Merona

Wedges: Gianni Bini (old) // Handbag: Merona

Necklace: Versona Accessories // Bracelet: Forever 21

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Lips: Maybelline 'Fuchsia Fever'

Nails: L'Oreal 'Not A Cloud In Sight' & Studio M 'Covered In Diamonds'

Photographed by: Ricky Strong

This colorful tweed skirt practically jumped into my hands

while shopping at Target last week.  I know I'm supposed to be cutting 

back on my shopping, but this skirt was just destined to be a part of my Easter

look!  I just love it and can already think of a million other ways to style

it!  Now, if the weather will just stay warm enough..!

Be sure to enter the April Showers $500 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!!

♥Jordan

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Friday's Fancies: Pretty in Pastels

Dress One // Dress Two // Dress Three
Handbag // Ring // Shoes

I've never cared much for pastels.  
That is until I fell head over heels in love with them this year. 
 Now I just can't seem to get periwinkle, mint, and peach out of my head!  I want my
 clothes, bags, shoes, jewelry..  everything to be these gorgeous Spring shades!  So naturally I was
 thrilled when {av} chose the pastel theme for this week's Friday's Fancies. As I type this I'm wearing my favorite new periwinkle nail polish (Ulta 'Ban-Blue-Zled) and I'm thinking of keeping this color for at least another week (or two!!).  I never do that.  Like ever!  But I just can't get enough.  How are you incorporating these gorgeous 
Spring hues into your wardrobe this year? If you need some inspiration, my 
picks above are surely to put you in the pastel mood!

Have a wonderful Easter weekend!!

♥Jordan

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Mint Condition

Cardi: Old Navy // Shirt : Old Navy (old)

Pants: J.Crew // Scarf: J.Crew (Thanks Hailey!)

Necklace: Charlotte Russe (old) // Watch: Michael Kors

Earrings & Bracelet: Macy's (old) // Shoes: Steve Madden

Lips: MAC LipGlass "Viva Glam VI"

Photographed by: Hunter Sherwood

Sometimes you just need to pile a few pieces of the same color on.  

The effect is just good for the soul - especially when it makes you think of 

Spring!  This mint scarf and cardi, anchored by the navy pants and my new 

tan shoes (hauled in this post), make me lust for the warm weather and

sunshine ahead!   Come on Spring, I know you're close!!

Linking up with The GFC Collective Blog Hop today!

♥Jordan

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Mad for Plaid

Jacket: Old Navy // Top: J.Crew Factory (not online, seen here)

Pants: Old Navy // Shoes: Steve Madden (old) // Bag: Merona

Necklace: Charlotte Russe (old) // Watch: Michael Kors

Nails: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear 'Mint Sorbet' & Revlon 'Heavenly'

Lips: Revlon Lip Butter 'Red Velvet'

Photographed by: Hunter Sherwood

I just couldn't wait another day to wear some of my fab new pieces

that you saw me talking about in my haul video!  Be sure to check it out

if you missed it!  I found so many wonderful items that are perfect to wear

as we begin transitioning into Spring.  Let me know if you pick any of 

them up for youself; I'd love to see how you style them!

♥Jordan

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Mint Obsessed

Row 1:
one // two // three
Row 2:
one // two // three
Row 3:
one // two // three


I'm basically unbearable to go shopping with these days.
Why?  Because I loudly squeal every.single.time I see anything mint.
It's so bad that I'm even annoyed at myself. Is that even possible?  I can't
help but think all that squealing is totally justified, however, when I've put
together a collection of gorgeous items in that beautiful color.  I didn't plan 
on having so many Kate Spade pieces in this collection but I couldn't
 deny all of their incredibly gorgeous mint pieces.

Speaking of Kate Spade, they are having an amazing Surprise 
Sample Sale today & tomorrow only with up to 75% off & $5 shipping!!
You can check that out here. 

And, don't forget to enter my His & Her Bow Tie Giveaway!! 


♥Jordan

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Navy + Gold Love

Cardi: Old Navy // Top: Old Navy (last seen here) // Skirt: Merona

Tights: Merona // Shoes: Steve Madden (old, similar here)

Bracelets: J.Crew & Old Navy // Watch: Michael Kors // Belt: Vintage

Earrings: Unknown // Lips: Maybelline Color Whisper 'Berry Ready'

Photographed by: Carrie Thomas

While putting together this blog post, I made a very exciting discovery!

My favorite watch - the Michael Kors Parker - now comes with a gold face &

 navy leather band combo!! Seriously, it's gorgeous!! See for yourself here!  

Prepare to fall in love!  I'm adding it to my current wish list immediately!! 

So back to today's outfit! ;)  

I've been waiting for the perfect time to break out my new Merona

pencil skirt that I picked up at Target just before Christmas.  It features 

what is clearly a favorite color combo of mine at the moment - navy & gold. 

With the gold flecks in that skirt, there was no stopping me from adding

it to my skirt collection.  Actually, I've been rebuilding my skirt collection

lately.  I love skirts but had a lot of outdated styles/fits so I donated most

of them to Goodwill last year.  I went a while before I even started buying

them again but now I'm trying to make up for lost time! 

 The more skirts the better!  

I'm linking up with the Followers to Friends Blog Party today!!

♥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! 

Closet Essentials

Blazer: Forever21 (old) / Sweater: J.Crew (other colors here) / Tank: Old Navy / Cords: Old Navy (old) / Shoes: Cole Haan (old)

Necklace: Forever21 (recent) / Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelet: Old Navy (recent) / Lips: Nyx "Chaos"

Photographed by: Mike Skiles

I went to dinner with my hubby and my father-in-law last night 
and pulled some of the key pieces from my closet to wear.  This time of the 
year, there isn't much I love more than a great pair of cords.  These navy ones are 
perfect because the color is so rich and they give a little texture to the outfit.  The Tippi sweater from J.Crew is always my go-to sweater.  It's soft, lightweight, and can be worn 
all year round.  They are also produced all year in an assortment of colors so it can be 
easy for your collection of them to grow!  My leopard loafers are my favorite!  It's hard for
 me to find an outfit that they don't go with.  I mean, a pop of leopard is always appropriate, right?!  The final piece of the look (aside from the accessories of course!) is the blazer.  Blazers are such a great element to have in your closet! I have them in several colors 
(and want several more!) because they are an easy way to add polish to a normal outfit.  
 Do you keep any of my key pieces in your closet?


♥Jordan