Blush Pink 3.03.2014

 Top: H&M (similar here, here and here) | Pants: Target

Heels: Target (similar here) | Bag: Phillip Lim for Target

Necklace: Forever 21 (similar here and here) | Watch: Fossil | Bow cuff: F21 (sold out)

Good morning! How was your weekend?

Mine wasn't the best ever with the snow and ice storm we got, with our wifi being out, and a couple of rough nights sleep-wise. But there were some good things too... I got to spend time with the fiance, my parents, and my best friend, and really enjoyed the Oscars last night!

This is a little work look I put together for my blog swap with Vanessa of Style X Vee last week, but I wanted to post this outfit on here as well! I'm loving blush pink this spring because it has such an elegant and feminine feel. This particular top from H&M isn't online, but I liked to 3 similar options above if you're looking for something like it!

And now for some fun news... I was featured on Lauren Conrad's site Friday as their Chic of the Week! I read this site multiple times a week, and have always loved LC and her impeccable taste, so this was such an honor!

xo,

Jacy

PS ~ I'll be sharing my Oscars best-dressed and favorite beauty looks a little later today, so make sure you're following me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to see my picks! :)

 

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Blog Swap | Work Chic 2.24.2014

Happy Monday everyone!

Today I'm so excited to be doing a blog swap with my sweet and absolutely stunning blogging friend Vanessa of Style X Vee! Vanessa just started blogging in December, but has such chic, distinctive style and is a makeup goddess. Her blog features looks for both work and play, and lots of extremely helpful makeup and beauty tips. Somehow, she does all of this in the midst of relocating to a new city and home with her husband. We've wanted to do a blog swap for awhile, and thought a chic work look would be both fun and fitting since we're both hard working gals. Thanks so much for reading, and please check out Vanessa's fabulous blog!

Hello! I'm Vanessa from stylexvee and I am so happy to be doing a blog swap with the lovely Jacy! You love her and so do I, it is that serious. Can we just talk about how gorgeous her eyes are? Today I wanted to share with you my version of a work outfit I would wear regularly. My work is business causal and while I could totally get away with wearing something a bit more laid back, I have a thing for dressing up. My makeup for work is also something I like to play around with and lately I have been absolutely obsessed with Stila Liquid Lipstick in Beso. This baby dries to a matte finish, extremely creamy and stays put while I have business meetings and lunches.

This polka dot peplum top was something I found randomly one day at H&M (sadly no longer available, but I've got dupes below) and you just cannot go wrong with a black pencil skirt. I typically wear these nude brown pumps from Pour La Victoire when I know I want to look polished and nude pumps make your legs look like they go on for days! Yes, they are pretty tall, but the platform heel and the cushion insert makes you feel as if you are walking on air. A total must for me!

I hope that this outfit gives you all a bit of inspiration and brightens up your Monday morning. If you are looking for some more inspiration, I hope you'll follow me on my blog and Instagram where I post fashion and LOTS of beauty tips and tricks.

Thanks so much for reading and have a lovely week.

xo,

Vanessa

   

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February Remix: Boyfriend Jeans {1} 2.05.2014

Top: H&M (very similar tops here, here & here) | Jeans: Gap (similar here and below)

Jacket: Forever 21 (old, similar here) | Heels: Target (similar here)

Necklace: Forever 21 (similar here and here)

For my February Remix series I wanted to feature an item that's great for the winter-to-spring transition, and I think boyfriend jeans are just that! My pair isn't as relaxed or loose-fitting as a lot of them out there, but I think it's a good middle ground pair that's trendy but not too edgy (I do live in Missouri after all).

For my first look, I styled an outfit that is a bit sophisticated, but still somewhat casual and super wearable. I love this idea for a date night or dinner out with friends because the top and heels are a bit fancier, while the jeans and jacket add some contrast.

Happy Wednesday ladies! We're halfway through the work week :)

xo,

Jacy

PS ~ my hair is not actually auburn, so I guess I'll blame that on funky lighting. I did, however, finally color my hair back to dark brown last night so it won't be weird and faded anymore with my awkward blonde roots. This was also my first try at my new curling wand! I did it at 7am and had no idea what I was doing, so despite that I like how it turned out and all the volume it created!  

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