Simple Maxi Dress + Memorial Day Sales 5.25.2015

 Dress: Old Navy | Hat: Target | Bag: Old Navy | Sandals: Steve Madden (available here, more options)

Sunnies: Karen Walker | Bracelet: Margaret Elizabeth | Earrings: Mad Jewels

I hope you're all enjoying a safe and refreshing Memorial Day weekend! I want to first say how grateful I am to our service men and women, and their families, for all of the sacrifices they make. While today is a good time to express this, it's something I think about all the time with my best friend and cousin both married to Marines. I see what their husbands sacrifice, as well as what they sacrifice as military wives, and it's given me an even greater appreciation of our military.

Today's look is simple and classic, and I love how versatile this maxi dress is! I've already worn it on the lake and to dinner, and know it will be the perfect thing to pack for our California trip because I can use it as a beach coverup or dress it up a bit to wear out to dinner. I'm totally back on the maxi dress train and want even more of them!

There are so many great sales online today that I wanted to share with you!

-J.Crew: 30% off your order with code 'WEEKEND'
-J.Crew Factory: 50% off everything + free shipping with code 'FUNSALE'
-Nordstrom: half yearly sale with discounts up to 40%
-LOFT: Flash sale with extra 60% off with code 'FLASH'
-BaubleBar: 20-30% off
-ASOS: 20% off full price items with code 'LONGWKND'
-GAP: 40% off your purchase with code 'MONDAY'
-Old Navy: Everything on sale up to 50% off + extra 30% off
-Express: 40% off everything
-Gigi New York: 15% off

Have a relaxing Monday off!

xo,

Jacy 

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Summer Date Night 5.19.2015

 Top: Old Navy (comes in 3 prints + 2 solids; wearing size 'Regular S') | Jeans: Topshop via Nordstrom (follow size in parentheses)

Heels: Steve Madden (similar here, here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Hat: Sole Society

Bracelets: Loren Hope, Lily and Laura | Tassel Earrings: Mad Jewels c/o (LOVE) | Lips: MAC 'Lickable'

This is my perfect spring/summer date night look if I'm not in the mood for a skirt or dress! What's even better is that Trey picked out this top for me in Old Navy, so I know for a fact that he loves it haha. I actually love shopping with Trey because he's a guy who doesn't mind shopping (and often is the one who suggests we go) and because he always picks out great stuff for me to try. They're often things I wouldn't necessarily pick out on my own because I tend to be self-conscious of strappy tanks and dresses, and shorter skirts/dresses/shorts (I know, shocking that a guy would pick out those things...), so sometimes he helps me take more risks, which I love!

Also, you'll notice by the end of the week that I will have worn hats in every outfit post this week! A) I'm a total hat lady at this point. B) I am long overdue for a hair appointment, so Thursday afternoon cannot come soon enough! Speaking of hats though, I wear them enough at this point that I'm probably about ready to invest in a great quality one. Shopbop has a great selection of hats that I've been browsing recently!

xo,

Jacy

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The Iris House 5.04.2015

 Dress: Old Navy (35% off + free 2-day shipping today w/ code 'LOVE') | Shoes: Forever 21 (also love all of these espadrilles) | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Clutch: Francesca's (similar here, here, here all 30% off!) | Bracelet: Margaret Elizabeth | Earrings: c/o CherryPick | Lipstick: MAC 'lickable'

I absolutely love when something you've envisioned comes together perfectly in real life. I discovered this dreamy location while shooting photos with my favorite local boutique, June & Beyond, last week, and just had to return for my own photos. I've always found this historic home to be beautiful, but the walkway of blooming irises makes it extra charming. It ended up being the perfect location to shoot this breezy white sundress that I'm absolutely loving. It fits perfectly and is so flattering, and you truly can't beat the price. I love that it can easily be dressed up with a pair of heels for a wedding or summer date night as well.

How was your weekend?? Ours was exhausting but so productive. We picked out everything for our master bath renovation (!!!) and several other home projects on Saturday, and then spent all day yesterday working outside in the yard. The best part though was wrapping up the weekend by grilling on our back deck with our new grill and new patio furniture. It was the perfect way to enjoy the gorgeous weather and reflect on all of the progress we've made on our home and yard. I can't wait to show you before and after photos someday!

xo,

Jacy 

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Swing Dress 4.27.2015

 Dress: Old Navy (25% off today w/ code 'secret'! | roomy fit-wearing size S) | Sandals: Steve Madden via Nordstrom | Hat: Sole Society | Bag: old Kenneth Cole (want this bag) | Chambray Shirt: old F21 (similar) | Bracelet: Loren Hope | Nails: China Glaze 'Dance Baby' | Lips: MAC 'Lickable'

I've had this super comfy cotton swing dress from Old Navy (who has 25% off site-wide today with code 'SECRET') for a few weeks now, but wanted to wait and style it with my new black sandals! I searched high and low last summer before our honeymoon for a pair of simple, ankle-strap black sandals and there just weren't any in my price range. So when I found these a couple of months ago I knew I had to buy them this spring! They're exactly what I wanted and so comfy, and look really cute with shorts and jeans too. Now I want the coral as well!

I hope you had a great weekend! I caught up on cleaning and TV shows, did a few workouts (so I'm sore today), and we started planning our next home renovation project (hopefully the master bath), so it was a great couple of days off. Hopefully this Monday goes by just as quickly! ;)

xo,

Jacy

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Baseball Season 4.16.2015

 Tee: Old Navy Men's (the best-fitting t-shirt! KC isn't online, but they have lots of other teams) | Jeans: TopShop via Nordstrom (follow size in parentheses) | Sneakers: Converse (I went down one whole size) | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Bag: Old Navy (my color is from last year, but they have 4 others) | Watch: Fossil | Bracelet: c/o From Dylan | Lipstick: BareMinerals 'Fly High'

To be honest, I've never been a huge fan of baseball in general because football and basketball are my thing (and Trey coaches both of them). However, Trey's been a Royals fan his whole life and I joined in when we started dating 4ish years ago (wow!) even though they were horrible at the time (and we've stuck by the Chiefs through thick and thin as well). So, it's been so fun to see them get to the World Series last year and to start off this new baseball season on such a good note! Sadly, we don't live in Kansas City, but we both love it so much and are planning some weekend trips this summer to Royals games and concerts (and shopping, duh)!

Now about the clothes... Do you ever go through phases where dressing up is absolute misery? I'm going through one of those right now. I've been so unmotivated to dress up for work and all I want to be wearing is sneakers and a tee much like this outfit. On the flip side, I also go through phases where I find any excuse to dress up, so maybe as it keeps warming up I'll start getting excited about skirts, dresses and heeled sandals ;)

xo,

Jacy

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Gifts for your Bestie {Under $35} 11.18.2014

Pier 1 Ring Ornament | Shop Dandy Christmas Mug | Old Navy Socks

Smashbox Eyeshadow Palette | Design Darling Monogram Stationary | Anthropologie Wine Bottle Opener

Aerie Blanket Scarf | Loren Hope Stud Earrings | Forever 21 Beanie

Heart & Arrow Print | Starbucks Gift Card | Essie Winter 2014 Mini Set | Kate Spade Tumbler

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! :)

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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Crop Top + Maxi Skirt 8.21.2014

Crop top: Necessary Clothing | Skirt: H&M in-store (similar here and here + lots more below)

Wedges: DV by Dolce Vita (size up 1/2 size for this brand) | Bag: Old Navy

Bracelets: F21 + Lily and Laura | Lipstick: Revlon ('Smitten')

Today I'm sharing an outfit I wore in Philly to the John Legend concert we attended on our honeymoon - so there are some pretty special memories tied to this outfit! I found this skirt in an NYC H&M and knew it would be perfect for the concert and so fun as a vacation look. I've always had a somewhat photographic memory when it comes to clothes... My family has always laughed because I can usually remember exactly what I was wearing for all of these different events growing up (and sometimes even everyday things as a kid and teen). 

This was the most incredible concert I've ever been to (and I've been to some pretty great ones). I already loved John Legend and a lot of his music, and knew he was insanely talented at both vocals and piano, but wow. The man gave a flawless performance. I walked down the aisle to 'All of Me' (I know it's cliche and overplayed now, but we both loved the song the week his album came out), so hearing him perform it on our honeymoon will always be a very special memory to me.

xo,

Jacy 

 

At the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Incredible venue!

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Pom Pom Shorts 8.14.2014

  Shorts: Trinkets Boutique (found HERE (mine are a medium)+ love these, these + more options below) 

Tank: J. Crew Factory (one of my favorite & most versatile pieces)
Sandals: DV by Dolce Vita (size up 1/2 size) | Bag: Old Navy 
Watch: Fossil | Bracelets: Forever 21 + Lily and Laura | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

It's been a really busy week on our end because school started and football season is starting up too (I do PR for our town's school district & my hubby teaches and coaches here). We've been working long days into the evenings, but it's been a really rewarding week to see all of the excited kids and to have school activities kicking in. 

This was one of my favorite outfits from our honeymoon, so I couldn't wait to show it to you on here! I wore it for a day of shopping and sightseeing in NYC and it was a super fun outfit but also really comfy! I'm loving this trend for shorts that are fun and cute but are as comfortable as Nike or PJ shorts (score!). I found the exact pair I'm wearing online here and have linked to lots of other cute versions both above and below!

xo,

Jacy 

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