Merry Christmas Eve | Windowpane Blanket Scarf 12.23.2014

 Scarf: Asos | Blazer: Forever 21 (old | similar here, here) | Tee: Target (old | similar on clearance for $4.80!) | Jeans: H&M | Booties: Elliot Lucca via Lord & Taylor (more sizes available here) | Bag: H&M (similar) | Sunglasses: Amazon | Watch: Fossil | Bracelet: Loren Hope

Merry Christmas Eve Eve/Christmas Eve (depending on when you're reading this)! This is an outfit I threw together for some last minute Christmas shopping and grocery shopping today, and it was perfect because of the layers. This Asos blanket scarf is one of my latest closet additions and it's probably my favorite scarf I've ever owned! It's so soft and fleece-y, and it's huge (in a good way).

I hope you all have a blessed Christmas Eve with your families! We celebrate with Trey's family on Christmas Eve and my family on Christmas Day, so it's going to be a wonderful couple of days :)

xo,

Jacy 

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Weekend Cozy Casual 12.21.2014

 Cardigan: Forever 21 (still available in gray | very similar - both under $20 right now!) | Tee: Piko 1988 (15% off here w/ code 'happyholidays') | Jeans: Forever 21 (similar | nicer version for 50% off) | Hat: Sole Society (in black | similar in gray) | Booties: Forever 21 (love these new ones even more) (both are 30% off today!) | Watch: Fossil | Mrs. Necklace: Kate Spade

I'm back!! I've pretty much been out of commission for the past week and a half due to the flu and another virus (back to back...so rough), and there is no way in the world anyone would have wanted to see my face during that debacle. Anyways, I'm finally healthy minus coughing and some leftover exhaustion, but I was so excited to get out of the house for some errands and outfit pics yesterday.

I wore this comfy & warm look out for a casual date with Trey Friday night and then wore this cardigan again yesterday because it was so cozy (and burgundy is my favorite color at the moment)!

xo,

Jacy

   

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Cognac Booties 12.03.2014

 Top: J.Crew Factory (on sale!) | Jeans: Forever 21 (similar, better version here) | Booties: Elliott Lucca at Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor | Hat: Sole Society (similar | same hat in black) | Bag: H&M (similar here, here) | Watch: Fossil at Macy's / on sale here | Bracelets: Margaret Elizabeth, Lily and Laura | Lips: L'Oreal 'Raisin Rapture' | Nails: Essie 'Power Clutch'

I have been hunting for the perfect pair of cognac leather booties since late August, and I finally found them! I'm so so happy with this pair... The color is exactly what I wanted (light enough to easily wear with dark denim and black), the leather is really soft and looks great, and the heel height is perfect (high, but totally wearable). I've had so many outfits in mind to wear with cognac booties, and I love that they're technically a neutral, but honestly add a little bit of color and dimension to an outfit.

The tunic blouse I'm wearing happens to be on sale today, and I've found it's so great for both work and casual outfits (and layering)!

xo,

Jacy

Linking up with the What I Wore Wednesday (#WIWW) Link-Up today!

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Fall Basics 11.26.2014

 Top: Target | Jeans: Forever 21 (similar) | Hat: Prima Donna | Booties: Target | Bag: H&M (similar here, here)

Two things... I've been wearing hats in pretty much every post lately, and you are all probably getting sick of them!! In my defense, my hair got snowed and rained on today, and I didn't particularly feel like re-curling it, so my hat came to the rescue ;) Secondly, I'm sorry for the very odd timing of this post. I had the day off of work but was so busy and hadn't had a chance to shoot photos this week until this afternoon. Hence the late post! But hey, better late than never :)

I know I've done a lot of casual posts lately, but I wanted to share this turtleneck sweater/sweatshirt and booties that I grabbed at Target the other night! I've been wanting a Chelsea style bootie, and was so impressed with the quality and comfort of these for the [great] price.

I hope you all have an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving!!

xo,

Jacy

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Plaid Blanket Scarf 11.03.2014

 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!

 4 other Aerie blanket scarf options I'm loving.

 

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.

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xo,

Jacy

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Cozy Turtleneck + Johnston & Murphy Boots Giveaway 10.28.2014

 Sweater: Forever 21 (here in different colors | lots more below) | Jeans: H&M | Booties: Johnson & Murphy c/o | Bag: H&M (similar here, here) | Lips: Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in 'Crush' | Nails: Essie 'Fall in Line'

We are finally getting our first full week of fall weather this week (it was 80 degrees over the weekend), so it was the perfect timing to finally wear this cozy turtleneck sweater and my new Johnston & Murphy booties! I've really been wanting to add a pair of leather booties to my boot collection, and the quality of these is absolutely incredible. The leather is smooth and shiny, and they have an awesome structured look that's huge right now but also so so classic. For those of you who don't know Johnston & Murphy... They are a classic American footwear brand based in Nashville that has sole high-quality men's shoes since 1850. In 2008, they introduced a women's line that also has that classic, high-quality appeal. 

Today, I'm so excited to be giving away a pair of the Sari Harness Jodphur booties that I'm wearing above (valued at $298)! This is an incredible pair of shoes to add to your collection, so don't miss out on the easy ways to enter below!

Giveaway will run through Wednesday, Nov. 5 with the winner announced Thursday, Nov. 6. Open to US residents only.        

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Turtleneck sweaters:

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Nothing is Stronger Than Love 10.23.2014

 Tee: Life is Good c/o (size medium) | Jeans: H&M ('denim blue') | Booties: Steve Madden (old | similar) | Bag: H&M (similar) | Watch: Fossil | Bracelets: Lily and Laura (many options here) | Lips: Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in 'Crush'

Today I have a special post for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in partnership with Life is Good! My tee is part of their new Beauty in the Battle collection, and the awesome part about it is that they're donating 100% of net profits from this collection to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, which contributes to both research and care. I love when something I own and wear can serve a greater purpose, and with 3 family friends fighting or recovering from breast cancer currently, this cause is one that's been weighing on my heart lately.

Thanks for reading!

xo,

Jacy

Thank you to Life is Good for partnering with me for this post!

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October Wish List 10.20.2014

Gigi New York Uber Clutch

Brina Box Blanket Scarf (lots more options below)

H&M Sweater

Sole Society Wool Panama Hat

H&M Coated Ankle Zip Jeans (also have in 'denim blue')

Forever 21 Cognac Booties

I just wanted to share some trends I've been loving and pieces I'm hoping to add to my closet soon! I'm holding myself to a very limited shopping budget this month (unless I find the right pea coat), so I'm doing some careful planning, sale watching and making a few sacrifices.

I actually already bought the ankle zip jeans (in both the coated black & the denim blue) and they're amazing! They honestly look and feel so expensive (thank you H&M) and are comfortable and sleek (but they are very fitted, so go up a size). I love ankle length jeans because they're so easy to wear with booties (you don't have to worry about cuffing and bunching at all), and the zipper detail adds some nice edge! To be honest, I really wanted these cognac booties, but I think in order to get in on the trend and maintain my budget I'm going to settle for the faux leather pair above. I really want black and burgundy wool panama hats, and this is my favorite I've found, so I'm going to be watching for a Sole Society sale. Blanket scarves may be even bigger this year than last, so I'm hoping to get the one above or one of the ones from Asos below (I've also seen them on Groopdealz a couple of times as well). Last but not least, I won't be splurging on that gorgeous Gigi New York clutch just yet, but until then it will remain on my wish list.

xo,

Jacy

  

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Scarves/Booties/Hats:

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