A Day in San Francisco 7.13.2015

It makes me so happy to be posting right now. I've missed the blogging world so much! I guess you don't realize how much you love something until it gets taken away from you. We still have no news about when we'll get a new laptop and camera, so in the meantime I'll be posting as much as possible with borrowed resources...which will be pretty touch and go.

I can't even describe how much it pained me to be in such beautiful places without my camera on our trip. Thankfully, the iPhone 6+ has a dang good little camera, so I still got to take tons and tons of photos, including many that I truly love and will always cherish.

We got home on Saturday after a 29-30 hour straight drive. In addition to an already long drive from San Diego to Southwest Missouri, we took a detour to the Grand Canyon (stunning, but my gosh it's a pain to get there), and then made stops to eat, etc. including a late night Denny's meal to fuel up for an overnight drive. Needless to say I'm happy to be home! Like, so so happy.

I have a kajillion photos from beautiful San Francisco that I'm breaking up into two posts. The following photos are from our first day there, which was beautiful and so fun...until the break-in of course. Details on our day and my outfit are at the bottom!

Top: LOFT (still available in blue; love this & this) | Jeans: AG (go down 1 size due to stretch) | Hat: Sole Society (similar)

Sunnies: Free People | Bag: H&M (similar in blush) | Sandals: H&M | Bracelet: Loren Hope

We did a ton our first day in San Francisco and it was a blast! When we drove into the area we grabbed a bite in Sausalito (so charming) and then found an amazing, less-traveled hill/mountaintop vista point (thanks to Mary-Katherine!) to look out over the Golden Gate Bridge and the city. It was stunning! We then drove and walked around the Marina District, oohing and ahhing over houses and eating delicious sandwiches from the Lucca Delicatessen on Chestnut St.

After lunch we did some more exploring and saw Coit Tower, Lombard Street, and just lots of other neighborhoods and adorable houses. We then headed to Golden Gate Park and explored there (the gardens were beautiful) before meeting up with two of my cousins. They showed us around the Wharf area before going to downtown/China Town...where some douche bags stole our sh*t. I'm still not over it if you can't tell... Don't ever bother going there - so not worth it!

All in all, it was a great day and we got to see a lot of the city, as well as spend time with my sister, our friend Sarah, my mom, and our cousins. Besides the obviously bad incident, we really did love SF!

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As for my outfit... The forecast was a bit chilly for that day in SF (quite typical there I've learned), so I was safe and chose my new AG jeans + my favorite tee. It was a pretty simple look on its own, so I made it more interesting with blush accessories (sandals, bag & sunnies) and my gray hat! I loved how it turned out, and it was perfect for the weather that day. Also, I have to share how exceptionally comforable my AG jeans are. I usually don't love wearing jeans, but these were great for all of the walking and driving we did and I was never once uncomfortable! I can't wait to wear them in the fall with ankle boots too.

xo,

Jacy

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Moss Green + Distressed Denim 6.23.2015

 Top: LOFT (5 colors | wearing size XS) | Jeans: AG (went down 1 size)

Heels: Target (similar here, here) | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Clutch: Francescas (similar here, here, here)

Bracelet: Gorjana via Rocksbox (use code 'lovelenorexoxo' for free month | similar bracelet)

Earrings: c/o Mad Jewels | Lips: MAC 'vegas volt'

Do you ever have an outfit idea in your mind for ages before you actually own the pieces? That was 100% the case with this look. I've wanted to style it for a couple of months but finally found the right top + distressed jeans. Meaning, you finally don't have to read about my ridiculously long search for distressed denim anymore. **Collective sigh of relief**

This is my first pair of AG jeans and I'm in love. They have some pretty amazing stretch without stretching out (I did need to size down though). This is actually my first pair of high-end denim all-together, and I officially have the bug. If you use the cost-per-wear model, denim is definitely one of the best things to invest in because you'll wear a great pair of jeans hundreds of times, making your cost-per-wear extremely low. Shopbop has such a great selection of denim, including the brands Rag & Bone and J Brand that I really want to try as well. They also happen to have an extra 25% off sale styles today through Thursday (6/23-6/25) with the code '25MORE', so that's a pretty good deal to take advantage of!

xo,

Jacy
 

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Floral Romper 6.15.2015

 Romper: BB Dakota from June & Beyond Boutique (wearing size S | online here & here)

Denim Jacket: LOFT (wearing XS) | Hat: Sole Society (sold out in black; nearly identical) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Sandals: Steve Madden via Nordstrom (40% off) | Earrings: c/o Mad Jewels

Bracelet: Gorjana via Rocksbox (use code 'lovelenorexoxo' for a free month! | similar) | Lips: MAC 'Vegas Volt'

I know I don't wear a ton of color or prints, but isn't this romper just darling?? I love that it's a natural looking floral print, does that make sense? It's by BB Dakota and I recently realized how many of their pieces I'm loving lately (this romper definitely included!). There's a great selection at Shopbop that I've been browsing lately! I mentioned this in my June Wish List post, but I'm back in love with rompers, and love how easy they make it to get dressed. I also think they look adorable with a little denim or cargo jacket, or long cardigan layered over the top, which means they will be perfect for our upcoming California trip! 

Speaking of denim jackets... I recently purchased this jacket from LOFT and it's the perfect denim jacket! I've been looking for the right fit and comfort level for awhile, and this was the perfect match. The torso is slimming, and the sleeves have just the right amount of stretch so that you're still comfortable and can actually move (seriously, why are most denim jackets so freaking stiff?!).

Completely unrelated, but how was your weekend?? Mine was different from usual, but great. If you follow me on Snapchat (jacylenore - add me!) you saw a little bit behind the scenes, but my sister turned 21 last week, so we celebrated on Friday night and then spent Saturday relaxing (err, recovering) and doing a little shopping. So, we got in lots of great sister time! I also snapchatted that I took Russell and Lulu (my dogs, but basically children) to stay at my parents' with me! It's always a little chaotic, but my dad took them on a bunch of walks so they had a blast and also got nice and tired :)

xo,

Jacy

  

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Summer Basics 6.08.2015

 Tee: LOFT | Shorts: June & Beyond Boutique (TTS & can order over the phone/IG | similar)

Sandals: Steve Madden (nearly identical for $15) | Hat: Target | Bag: H&M (another blush option)

Bracelets: Lily & Laura | Watch: Fossil | Lips: BareMinerals 'Fly High'

Remember how I was talking about how much I love tops with detail in my summer trends post last week? This LOFT tee is the perfect example! I love the feminine eyelet details and that they give this top a slightly dressier feel, so I can easily wear it to the office as well. I know I sound like a broken record, but a girl's gotta get her money's worth!

So this weekend my dad and Trey were supposed to play in a member/guest golf tournament at my dad's country club. Trey played with him Friday but ended up having to coach at a basketball tournament all day Saturday, so I filled in for him and played with my dad. I'd only played a handful of times since last summer, so I wasn't exactly great, but I had an absolutely blast playing with my dad and getting some special time with him! :)

xo,

Jacy

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Khaki Skirt 6.02.2015

 Tee: LOFT (on sale for $15!) | Skirt: H&M | Sandals: DV by Dolce Vita (go up 1/2 size)

Bag: H&M (another similar option) | Bracelet: Margaret Elizabeth | Earrings: Kendra Scott | Lips: MAC 'Vegas Volt'

Sorry I took a few unplanned days off there... It rained every single day last week and weekend so I wasn't able to take photos for a week, and to top it all off I had a stomach virus over the weekend as well (TMI?), so I was out of commission anyways. But, all is well now and I'm eating as much as a 16-year-old boy once again :)

A style comeback I'm weirdly obsessed with is khaki and denim skirts. Trey made fun of me for my skirt, but I love it and am rocking it anyways. If you're a bit hesitant of these trends, I would advise going for a cheap option from H&M, etc. like I did to try it out without feeling over-committed. 

This little LOFT tee was the perfect easy-going match for my skirt, and I love all of the lighter, earthy tones of this outfit. Like I do with any piece I buy, I already have multiple other styling ideas for this skirt, so I'm sure you'll see it again sometime in the near future!

xo,

Jacy

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Spring/Summer Dresses & Skirts 5.01.2015

So I'm on a huge skirt and dress kick this spring and summer. I think last year being pretty fresh out of college that I was so busy trying to build up my basics that I didn't get to buy very many "fun" pieces like sundresses and skirts. I've already bought a few dresses this spring and have my eye on a lot of cute skirts as well! Shorts are often challenging to find or style in a unique way, so sometimes skirts and dresses are simply easier and chicer (and can be dressed up or down)! Below I've gathered some of my favorite skirt and dress finds so far this year at a wide range of prices (simply click on an image to shop that piece)...

Casual/Sundresses:

Can be dressed up or down (my absolute favorite kind of dress):

Skirts:

Sales:
LOFT - 40% off site-wide, no code needed (runs through 3am ET on Sunday)
Old Navy - Entire store on sale up to 50% off
H&M - Free shipping on orders over $50 with code 3042
Macy's - Friends & Family Sale with extra 25% off (runs through May 4, exclusions apply)

Have a wonderful weekend!

xo,

Jacy

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Bordeaux 11.05.2014

 Top: LOFT (on major sale + extra 40% off!) | Pants: Old Navy (true to size) | Heels: Prabal Gurung for Target (similar here, here) | Bag: H&M (similar here, here) | Necklace: J.Crew Factory (on sale!) | Watch: Fossil | Bracelets: F21, Lily and Laura | Sunnies: Amazon

I've wanted these Old Navy Pixie pants for work for a few months, so when I finally got them last week I couldn't wait to share them with you! They add a much-needed bit of color to my winter work wardrobe (apparently all I own is cream and black), and of course burgundy is always my favorite fall/winter color anyway.

xo,

Jacy 

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Golden Floral 10.09.2014

Top: H&M (similar here (highly recommend) and here)

Skirt: LOFT (extra 40% off)

Heels: Steve Madden (similar here and here)

Bag: H&M (similar)

Lipstick: Revlon 'Berry Haute'
Nails: Essie 'Fall in Line'

Earrings: BaubleBar

Watch: Fossil

Bracelets: Margaret Elizabeth, Lily and Laura

I'm so excited to be sharing this amazing skirt on here today! I posted a pic of it on Instagram a week or two ago and it was quite the hit, so I knew I needed to blog it right away :) The school district I work for has the colors black and gold (as well as my alma mater, Mizzou), so I'm always on the lookout for chic pieces in gold/yellow/mustard. I was so excited to discover this skirt, and also so happy to get it at 40% off!

Today LOFT is offering 50% off all regularly priced merchandise with the code 'OURTREAT'! My wish list is so long.

xo,

Jacy

Some of my favorite LOFT items at the moment (all 50% off today!):
 

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