These PJs were from Aerie, but are sold out now. Quick tip: Aerie is always the first place I check for PJs & loungewear though!
This year I made an unofficial goal to up my pajama & loungewear game so that I would no longer like a bum around the house every night. Think oversized sorority t-shirts and Old Navy boxer shorts from college. Not cute.
So, throughout the year I've been picking up an affordable pajama set or nightie here and there so that I look and feel a bit prettier when I get in bed at night, rather than feeling like a slob who's hiding in massive gray t-shirts. I'm sure Trey appreciates the bit of effort too!
I'm not one to spend $100+ on pajamas (maybe I'll splurge on a nice silk set someday, who knows), so I gathered up some pretty PJs that won't break the bank.
This was the first face oil I tried starting back in the spring, and after months of using it, I truly believe in its magic. Crazily enough, my previously oily skin is so much more balanced now, and this oil helps to heal acne and redness as well. I also apply what's leftover on my hands onto my neck, and the texture of my skin has completely changed. Bonus points: Herbivore is a clean skincare brand, and this product is clean and cruelty free. I alternate it at night with the Acure oil below and also add a couple of drops to my morning moisturizer.
I discovered this skincare line through Thrive Market and couldn't be more obsessed. All of their products are squeaky clean - cruelty free, vegan, and free from parabens, sulfates, phthalate, mineral oil and more. I'll be sharing my updated skincare routines soon, but definitely check out Acure in the meantime! I love using this $10 face oil as the last step in my nighttime routine for locking in tons of moisture. Also: argan and rosehip oils are non-comedgenic - meaning they won't clog your pores!
I ordered a sample of this eye gel from Biossance, and am loving it so far! It's also lasted me weeks already because a little goes a long way. I'm definitely noticing brighter undereyes, and love that it's lightweight, easy to blend, and perfect for wearing under makeup.
My friend Jo told me to get this $4 lip pencil, and I legitimately haven't used another lip liner or lipstick since! I use it to line then fill in my lips, then simply top with some lip balm. It's a beautiful nude color that makes your lips look plumper with a finished, yet natural look! As long as I top with a little lip balm it's not drying whatsoever either.
You've probably noticed that I'm fully embracing the hair scarf trend, and I love that they dress up your hair just a bit. I've never had great hair for wearing "up" but hair scarves help to elevate the look. I love these Free People ones because they have a built-in scrunchie that makes them really easy to wear (and they stay put!). You can wear them with a ponytail like above, or wrap them around a top knot. So cute!
I was so nervous to wear bigger hoop earrings, but these $10 hoops from the BaubleBar for Target collection have completely converted me! They've easily been my most-worn earrings this summer and I love that they're lightweight (they seriously don't hurt my ears at all). They also come in silver and rose gold!
June Highlights
Traveling to Austin with my Best Friend Hopefully you followed along with Jo's and my roadtrip to Texas, but we loved Austin so much! It quickly became one of my favorite US cities, and I can't wait to go with Trey sometime. You can find my Austin travel guide here. We got to explore, stock up on tons of photo content, eat some amazing food, and plan the future of our blogs and goals beyond that. I highly suggest going on a road trip with your best friend sometime! Partnering with Aerie on an Unretouched Swim Photo to Benefit NEDA Not only was partnering with one of my very favorite brands exciting in the first place, but this particular campaign hit home for me because NEDA (the National Eating Disorders Association) is a non-profit that helps those with eating disorders. You can read more of my story here. June Reads 6 nutrient-dense foods that fight disease In pursuit of career happiness: how to switch gears on your career 5 unexpected causes of food cravings JoJohnson.co Jo is not only my best friend (see above) and a crazy talented wedding photographer, but she’s also ridiculously business and finance-savvy and has started a website for future or current small business owners and entrepreneurs. This stuff goes straight over my head and overwhelms me, so to have a resource who breaks down these topics in a relatable, digestible way is invaluable. I’ve already learned so much from her and her site, and can’t wait to see what else she shares!
What I'm Listening to "Falling Water" by Maggie Rogers Maggie is my favorite new artist and I've been listening to her latest release daily! The Goal Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher Can you tell I have small business/entrepreneurship on my mind?? Jo introduced me to Jenna's podcast and it has so much practical + inspiring content for creatives, content creators/influencers, and small business owners. In listening to just a few episodes I've come away with strategies to apply both here and to my photography business. Shop the Post
AND....a Nordstrom Giveaway! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is coming up (I cannot wait to stock up on my favorite leggings!!), so I partnered with some fellow bloggers to give a $600 Nordstrom gift card to one of you!
To enter:complete the steps in the rafflecopter below.
The more steps you complete, the more entries you receive, and the better your chance at winning!
This giveaway runs until end-of-day 7/12 at 12AM EST.Winner will be announced here. Good Luck!*this giveaway is in no way sponsored by Nordstrom.
Sweater: c/o Aerie (true-to-size + comes in 5 colors) | Blanket Scarf: c/o Aerie (7 color options)
Jeans: H&M | Boots: Steve Madden (20% off here w/ code LTLOVE & all sizes available)
Today I'm so excited to be partnering with one of my favorite brands, Aerie, to style their new Bonfire Sweater and blanket scarf! I've been a big fan of Aerie since college because of their beautiful styles, ultra-soft fabrics and body-positive, female-empowering messages. This sweater and scarf are legitimately the softest things I own! I couldn't believe how soft and cozy they were. A lot of times scarves really irritate my skin after several hours, but this one is truly comfortable enough to wear all day. In this post I wanted to show a couple of different ways to style it, but it also makes a great little wrap. It also comes in 7 different color/plaid options, and I'm planning to buy some as Christmas gifts!This sweater comes in 5 colors (including a pretty cream & burgundy) and is so soft and cozy that you'll truly want to keep lounging in it once you get home. While I typically stick to neutrals, I loved this gorgeous mustard color and that it adds a nice pop of color to my fall/winter wardrobe. It's just the right amount of oversized, and I like that it's a different length than most of my sweaters.
Also, I know a lot of you have been interested in my OTK boots! I just found them for 20% off here
when you use the code LTLOVE & it looks like all sizes are
still available! I went down 1/2 size and they fit perfectly.
Sweater: H&M (on sale for $15!) | Scarf: Aerie (on sale!) | Jeans: H&M | Boots: Vince Camuto (most sizes still available here | a few sizes here & here) | Hat: Prima Donna | Bag: H&M (similar here, here) | Watch: Fossil | Nails: Essie 'Blanc' | Lips: MAC 'Ruby Woo'
We are getting all kinds of winter weather here this week, so I've been bundling up as much as possible! This blanket scarf is so cozy (and on sale), and I love the pops of color in the plaid. I've had a few questions about how I wear my blanket scarf, so I wanted to link Caitlin's tutorial, because I wear mine the same way!
Today I'm so excited to be collaborating with one of my favorite brands, Aerie, as well as making an appearance on their blog! I started shopping at Aerie in college because they had a store in the mall there, but I've continued (increasingly) to shop online from Aerie because I think their sleepwear, loungewear and accessories are so stinkin cute (as well as their intimates & swimwear)! Over the past year I've been slowly replacing my college t-shirts and baggy sweatpants with cute loungewear and Aerie has comprised a big part of that transition (including these jogger pants recently).
Here, I'm wearing two of their new pieces - the low back tee and the softest lace racerback bralette. This tee is so soft and comes in a bunch of pretty colors, and what I love about it is that it took me straight from cooking and getting ready at home on Saturday to out and about for errands and lunch with a quick change into jeans. I already own a few Aerie bralettes, but this one is by far my favorite. I love the feminine lace racerback and different color options, and how it can add that special touch to an outfit while being so comfortable! They're also great for all seasons whether under a tee like this, under an oversized sweater, or under a low-back sundress or tank in the summer.
xo, Jacy
(Not sure why the two images ended up so funky in the widget!)
Some items in this post were provided by Aerie, but it's a store I regularly shop from and as always, all opinions are my own.
I've thought Hunter boots were stinkin adorable for ages now, but have never quite been able to pull the trigger on buying them because something about a $150 price tag for rain boots bugs me a bit. But seeing as we're right in prime time for winter weather and I don't even own rain or snow boots, I think this might be the month I finally buy them. I've also wanted a pair of slip-on sneakers for several months now and had purchased a pair of leopard ones, but they didn't fit correctly. SO, now I'm ordering this awesome black pair from Old Navy, but I'm also keeping my eye on all of the cute options Forever 21 has right now (including this ah-mazing metallic gold pair).
And then a few of these items I've already purchased this month... I'm on a huge beanie kick right now (may or may not have purchased 4 last week including the pom pom one above) because they add a bit of edge and texture to an outfit and for the most part they're a super cheap accessory! Aerie, Forever 21, H&M and Old Navy have really cute ones right now. I also purchased the Aerie jogger pants above because I needed some cute loungewear and they're super super comfy! And last but not least, I got this adorable and daring orange H&M sweater on clearance and it's so cute and still in stock (available in several colors).
I'm also SO excited to be teaming up with a wonderful group of bloggers to give away a $590 giftcard to Nordstrom! Nordstrom is one of my favorite places to online shop because you can get just about everything there and they have so many amazing brands.
Good luck!
(Open to residents of the US & Canada. Giveaway runs through January 18 and winner will be announced January 21.)
I've so been looking forward to my Holiday Gift Guide Series, and what better way to kick it off than with fun, fabulous gifts for your friends?? I'm someone who absolutely loves picking out gifts for people, and my best friends are so fun to shop for. Over the past couple of years I've started putting together gifts made up of several smaller things so that I'm able to give them a bit more! Plus, I think it's fun to open a few different things anyway.
These adorable gifts are all under $35 (and start at just $5), so you can easily mix and match without breaking the bank! Christmas is just 5 weeks away, so get your shopping on ladies! :)
Sweater: H&M (very oversized, wearing size S) | Jeans: H&M | Scarf: Aerie (6 different plaids | buy 1, get one 50% off!) | Booties: Johnston & Murphy (enter my giveaway for a pair here) | Purse: The Limited (different colors here, here) | Watch: Fossil | Bracelets: F21, Lily and Laura | Lips: Revlon 'Crush'
Blanket scarves are a bandwagon that I'm 100% happy to be on! Not only are they adorable and the 'it' trend of this season (and last winter too), but they are soooo cozy. When I snapped these pictures there was a super chilly wind and my scarf made a huge difference. I was struggling to pay $40 for a Zara scarf, and wasn't in love with the Asos options, so I was ecstatic to find mine from Aerie for just $30! It is huge and so soft...you will love it, promise. There are also 5 other color/plaid options (my other favs are below), and they happen to be buy one, get one 50% off today - so you can get two for $45!
Also, there are just a couple of days left to enter my giveaway for a pair of the gorgeous Johnston & Murphy booties I'm wearing in this post (valued at $298)! You can enter below or check out my giveaway post here.
