pleasingly plaid. 11.30.2012

 Top: Pac Sun | Jeans: American Eagle

Booties: Target | Watch: Fossil

Today I just wanted to show a casual look since my last post and upcoming post are both a little dressier! A plaid button-down is always such an easy thing to throw on, and I like layering them over other shirts as well. I just received these great suede wedge booties in the mail from Target today and they might already be my most comfortable shoes! I love that this style is super trendy right now, and these had a great price tag (link above if you're interested).

Happy weekend!

xo,

Jacy

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the burgundy blouse ~ 4 ways {4}. 11.27.2012

 Blouse: Forever 21 (similar here) | Skirt: Target | Booties: Target

I've always loved burgundy and leopard together because of the classic, luxurious feel, and I also love how leopard is having such a moment right now! Obviously I'm loving the burgundy/ox blood trend this fall, but I'm equally loving the leopard trend. It's so nice that there are so many classy pieces being made in leopard-prints these days because I shudder at the memories of 90's and early 2000's cheetah prints (can I get an amen?!).

I always love scoring little gems at Target, and this skirt is definitely no exception! Have any of you heard of the new(ish) Instagram account called @TargetDoesItAgain?? It's my new favorite! It's run by two super-fashionable women who scout out all of the great finds at their local Target. 

It. Is. Amazing.

xo,

Jacy

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sequined sleeves. 11.24.2012

 

Top: Tobi | Jeans: American Eagle 

Booties: Steve Madden (similar) | Gold rings: Gorjana & Griffin 

Necklace: Francesca's Collections (love this one & this one)

 I love the instant glamour this top adds to any outfit from the gold sparkly sleeves! You can actually get it for 40% off at Tobi (link above) through Monday, and the sale is store-wide, so make sure to check it out :) 

One of my favorite parts of being home on a break is getting to spend time with my friend Haley. She was sweet enough to snap some outfit pics for me after we grabbed coffee today, and it was so good to get together! I hope all of you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving and also found some great shopping deals afterward!

xo,

Jacy

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the burgundy blouse ~ 4 ways {3}. 11.20.2012

Blouse: Forever 21 (similar here) | Skirt: H&M (old)

Booties: Aldo (love this pair and this pair) | Tortoise cuff: J. Crew (similar here)

This week I paired my burgundy blouse with a skirt I typically only wear in the summer, but when I saw it hanging in my closet I thought the colors would work just fine for fall too. I'm typically not a fan of paisley, but this skirt was a great deal at H&M a couple of years ago, and goes with So many tops and shoes! I enjoyed mixing a deep color with a "ditzy" print, because I feel that it grounds it and also makes it feel just fine for fall. 

I apologize for somewhat neglecting the blog world (both mine & yours!) for the past couple of weeks...school has been crazy as I'm nearing the end of the semester, but now that I'm on a little break for Thanksgiving I'm hoping to get things back into order!

xo,

Jacy

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fall snapshots + giveaway winner! 11.17.2012

My Thanksgiving Break started today and that is something I'm extremely thankful for because it means I get 9 days off from classes and that I get to go home and visit family for a week! This break is coming at a much-needed moment, because life has been hectic lately with balancing a full schedule of upper-level journalism classes and my internship (and also trying to squeeze in some blog posts!). During break I'm hoping to read, catch up on blog networking, and create some new blog content!

1.

I finally read "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and now I know why it's loved by so many people!

2. 

A little peek at one of my favorite fall outfits.

3.

My favorite photo of Lulu to-date...it makes me smile every time! She turned 3 last week, and it's also been a year since Trey and I adopted her :) 

4.

Trey & I out and about one night. My top is from Tobi.com.

5.

Sporting some trendy suede booties! These are Steve Madden that I got at DSW.com.

6.

My favorite neutral polish: "Stormy" by Revlon.

7.

I love this delicate cross bracelet from LibiandLola.com (find it here).

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Curled hair & sparkly sleeves. Top from Tobi.com (find it here).

{follow me along on Instagram ~ @jacylenore}

And now, I'm so excited to announce the winner of the Gorjana & Griffin stackable initial ring giveaway with Swank Boutique! Via a random number generator, the winner is Lizzie Ticona! Congratulations! 

xo,

Jacy

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the burgundy blouse ~ 4 ways {2}. 11.13.2012

Top: Forever 21 (similar finds here and here) | Faux-fur vest: thrifted by my roommate (similar here)

Jeans: American Eagle | Suede booties: Steve Madden (similar here and here)

I can't believe that my roommate Ashley thrifted this amazing faux-fur vest for a mere $4! How fabulous is it?? I just had to borrow it because I loved the luxe feel when paired with burgundy (and sadly, I do not own a faux-fur vest of my own yet). Although I styled this blouse with denim last week, I felt like this outfit had a different feel and that it's a really versatile ensemble featuring some of my favorite trends this fall!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway with Swank Boutique for a Gorjana & Griffin initial stackable ring! Entering is a piece of cake, so make sure to take part by Friday!

xo,

Jacy

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Gorjana stackable rings giveaway! 11.11.2012

I'm so excited to be doing a giveaway with fabulous Swank Boutique here in Columbia, Missouri! They are giving one lucky reader a Gorjana Initial Stacking Ring like the ones I'm wearing above! 

I love how trendy these pretty, delicate rings have become, and I've had my eye on these for quite some time. Here are the rings eligible for the giveaway (all come in either gold or silver with a choice in ring size):

 {To look at the sizing & color options + all of the other gorgeous Gorjana jewelry designs you can take a look here}

Whether you win a ring & want another to stack with it or would love to purchase one, Swank is offering a 20% discount when you call and order through their store and mention Lenore Lamé and this giveaway! Swank Boutique also offers free shipping on all orders & these would make for the cutest Christmas presents, so call to order yours at 573.256.4795!

How to enter:

(this giveaway is open to US residents only, so sorry!)

 

Required:

(Please let me know in a comment which option you chose per step & your email address)

  1. Follow Lenore Lamé via Google Friend Connect (all that's needed is a Gmail email address) or 'like' my Facebook page

2.  Follow Swank Boutique on Instagram (@swankboutique) or 'like' their Facebook page 

Extra entries:

(Please let me know in an additional comment what you did & your usernames)

1. Follow me on Instagram (@jacylenore)

2. Follow me on Pinterest 

3. Follow Swank Boutique on Twitter 

4. Follow Swank Boutique's blog

 

This giveaway will conclude on Friday at 11pm Central Time.

Good luck & thanks for entering!

xo,

Jacy

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the burgundy blouse ~ 4 ways {1}. 11.06.2012

 

 

Blouse: Forever 21 (similar finds here and here) | Jeans: Asos

Heels: Target (similar here) | Bracelet: Charming Charlie (old)

Because the color burgundy/ox blood/wine is just about everywhere right now, what better top to feature 4 ways this month? No matter what you want to call it (personally, the name "ox blood" freaks me out a bit), there's no denying that this color family is one of fall's biggest trends! I've found a lot of inspiration for styling all variations of this color on Pinterest (cataloged here) and other blogs, which makes me wish for a bigger clothing budget just about every day (okay, maybe every single day)! For now though, I'm forced to be content with my favorite burgundy nail polish and finding different ways to style this blouse. Sigh.

I have the cutest giveaway coming your way this weekend so make sure to watch out for it on Facebook and Bloglovin!

xo,

Jacy

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fall neutrals. 11.03.2012

 Top: Forever 21 (old) | Jeans: American Eagle (here)

Bag: Aldo Shoes (old) | Bangles & earrings: Aldo & Forever 21 | Nails: "Smokin' Hot" by Essie

Suede booties: Steve Madden (sold out, but love this alternative, this pair with some sparkle, and... my dream pair)

If you've followed my blog for awhile now, you're probably aware of how much I love neutrals and earth tones! So naturally, I love fall because it just feels natural to wear these colors. One of my very favorite trends this season is suede booties (very Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, yes?). I just can't get enough of these Steve Madden suede booties I splurged a little bit on, and they're the perfect neutral shoe to anchor just about any outfit! They're great to wear with cuffed skinny jeans like I did here, but I also can't wait to wear them with skirts and dresses in the spring, or at least on warmer days. 

I'm so excited to be featured on the blog Classy Pam in her "My Fav Blogger" series! I got to choose a few of my favorite outfits to showcase and also got to do a short interview about my personal style! Check out the post here.

xo,

Jacy

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