Fall Transition

Top: Target  Jacket: J.Crew on sale version here  Scarf: The Limited  old, but love this one Shorts: Lauren Conrad  Shoes: Shoedazzle similar here  Bag: Kate Spade  Bracelets: Stella and Dot similar here and J.Crew similar here  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Toe Color: Essie Play Date  Ring: Kate Spade

With Labor Day just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about transitioning to fall clothing (yay!) and starting to put the summer clothes back in the closet until next year. One of my favorite pieces of clothing for the cooler months is my J.Crew leather jacket so it should come as no surprise that it's the first thing I am pulling out this year. It is such a great staple for transitioning as it is great for layering and warmth during those cooler nights. A leather jacket and a light scarf scream fall to me and I can't wait to keep wearing this combo as we head into September and October. 

Linking up with Tara today.

Last Friday

Top: Target similar here  Skirt: The Limited love this one (on sale!)  Shoes: Shoemint  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: Stella and Dot here and here and Alex and Ani here and here  Necklace: c/o 9th and elm

So, last Friday, I woke up extra early (read: 4:45am) to head to the airport and fly to Vegas for a daylong work trip. I decided to shoot these pictures before flying down south and realized how hard it is to take photos when the sun isn't up. Oops. At least they halfway turned out.

I got to Vegas bright and early Friday morning and then grabbed some quick coffee and bagels with my coworkers before a day in the office. We stopped midday for a delicious lunch here and then went back to finish up our day. At the end of the day, my boss suggested I switch my flight home so we could go see Absinthe at Caesars. I excitedly changed my flight to the last flight home and prepared for the show. Once we got to Caesars, I realized that there was no way I was going to make it to the airport in time to catch my flight flight so I changed my flight (again) to Saturday morning.

After the show, we decided to grab a late night dinner and then head back to the hotel. Sadly, I had nothing on me but my computer and this outfit so we stopped and grabbed some toothpaste and contact solution before checking into my fancy room.

It was pretty much the best work trip yet. I heart Vegas sometimes.

Summer Nights

Top: The Limited love this one  Jeans: Zara similar here  Shoes: Shoemint  Necklace: c/o 9thandelm  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: Stella and Dot here and here and Alex and Ani here and here  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

I'm not gonna lie, I have been wanting a monogrammed necklace for at least the past year. When 9thandElm reached out to me and said I could pick out some pieces on their website I was practically jumping up and down when I saw that they had monogrammed necklaces. Maybe its the few years I spent on the east coast, or the fact that I secretly want to be a southern girl, but I am a huge fan of monograms, and gold versions are no exception. I couldn't wait for this baby to arrive and I haven't taken it off since it did. I love it paired with this royal blue and my favorite white jeans: a perfect look for a summer night.

Linkin' up with Tara today!

Gold-Trimmed

Top: J.Crew  Skirt: J.Crew similar here  Shoes: Sam Edelman  Sunglasses: American Eagle Outfitters  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelet: The Limited similar here  Rings: gifted

It's no big secret 'round here that I am obbbsessed with gold and this outfit is completely decked out in my favorite go-to color. I spotted this top at J.Crew a few days ago and knew it was exactly what I needed for these super hot days. It goes with 99% of the other pieces in my wardrobe, plus it's linen, which is ideal this season. I mean, we are hitting 100+ degrees everyday so it only makes sense to throw on linen and a skirt just about every time I leave the house. Also, this top makes it extra easy because I don't even have to think about a necklace. Perfecto!

Linkin' up with The Pleated Poppy and Transatlantic Blonde today.

Passport Adventure

 Top: J.Crew  Shorts: J.Crew Factory  Shoes: Shoemint  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: Stella and Dot and The Limited similar here

So, the other day, I decided to finally head to FedEx/ Kinkos and get my new passport photo taken. My passport expired earlier this year and I have been putting off spending the $110 for the past few months. Well, not anymore. I decided it was a perfect day to run down to the store and get my new photo taken. Because it's been over ten years since I got my first passport, I called before going to make sure I didn't need anything special to have my picture taken. The man on the other end of the line said all I needed to do was show up. Simple enough.

I got in the car and drove down to Kinkos and walked in and asked if I could have my passport photo taken. Two men in the store approached me to tell me that I could not take a photo today (even though someone else on the phone said that I could) because I was wearing the shirt above and you CANNOT WEAR WHITE in a passport photo. What?! I couldn't believe it. (Also, when did the background become white? Has it always been white? Is it only blue at the DMV?) Anyway, I was quite upset they failed to mention this on the phone and left the store.

I came back about 20 minutes later in a blue tank top thinking that I would surely have no other issues. Wrong. Apparently you cannot wear jewelry in your passport photo. Or smile. So, I took off my earrings, necklace and happy face and posed for my picture...with my hair behind my ears. 

Sixteen dollars later I walked out of the store with this gem. Oh, and just because it's Thursday, here is a little throwback thursday photo for you: my first passport picture.

PS. Why does this look so much like a mugshot? Ew.

Linking up with Tara, Look What I Got and Three-fer Thursday today.

Thankful

Top: The Limited similar here  Sweater: Old Navy  Scarf: South Moon Under similar here  Boots: Target identical here  Jeans: Citizens of Humanity  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelet: J.Crew

How often can you look back at a weekend and think how great every minute of it was? Well, I had one of those weekends. After work on Friday, I met up with a good friend for a few beers before heading back to the airport to catch my (delayed) flight. I got home around midnight and went straight to bed. I woke up on Saturday and spent the day running errands with one of my besties and getting everything ready for Mother's Day. I finished up the (snow-filled) day with dinner with my family, including my brother and his baby, and then making cookies at home with mom. 

On Sunday, I woke up early to join my mom for the 5k down the street. After the run and seeing one of my favorite people from Vegas, I went home and showered and had brunch with my dad and stepmom. After we hung out for a bit, I went to the grocery store and got everything for Mother's Day dinner. Mom and I then went and got our nails done and then came back to the house while I cooked (and she napped). My stepdad joined us and we had a fabulous BBQ dinner. 

Looking back over the past 48 hours or so it makes me truly thankful that I made the choice to move back to Nevada and be much closer to my friends and family. Thanks to everyone who made this weekend one of the best yet!

Linking up with Elena today!

Wild One

Top: Kensie  Skirt: The Limited similar here  Tights: HUE  Boots: Frye  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Bracelets: Charming Charlie, Stella and Dot and thrifted  Watch: c/o The Watch Company  Rings: Tiffany and Co. and gifted

I don't know what it is about all these sweaters with animals on them lately but I can't seem to get enough of them. I have fallen in love with so many of them but when I spotted this zebra sweater while I was home over Christmas, I knew it was the one. I mean, it is really bold and a fun way to spice up the first week back at work. I really love how it stands out against the yellow yet picks up the bits of color in my skirt. While not everyone in the office was a huge fan, I plan on getting a lot more wear out of this sweater before the weather warms up.
This sweater would probably even be a great transitional piece with a cute pair of white shorts and some comfy TOMS for an afternoon cruising around town on a Saturday this spring. Dreaming of warm weather is the only way to get through this week. I am definitely not looking forward to today's record cold temperatures.
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Congrats to Beth for winning the $100 Jollychic giveaway! I have sent you an email with all of the details. Thank you to everyone for entering. Be sure to stay tuned for more great giveaways coming up this year!

Movie Date

Top: J.Crew  Jeans: Citizens for Humanity  Blazer: Target  Scarf: Banana Republic similar here  Boots: Target  Sunglasses: similar here  Watch: La Mer Collections  Bracelets: Alex and Ani and The Limited similar here

I got really lucky yesterday when taking these outfit photos as it was much warmer in the morning than when I left work for the day. Somehow the temperatures dropped about 20 degrees throughout the day and when I left work, it was freezing. Literally. I ran home from work as fast as possible though to really bundle up and head back out for a movie date with my roomie. I was lucky enough to score some tickets to the screening of Delivery Man from Birchbox last week and had a blast sharing some popcorn and laughs with my roommate. It's been awhile (ahem, a week) since we had a roomie date but it was just what I needed at the end of a long, cold day.

Linking up with Lindsay here.