Thursday, March 31, 2011

{Wardrobe Basics} The Denim/Jean Jacket

There was a time....long, long ago, in which the only way you wore a jean jacket was with matching jeans. So 80's!

But my, has the denim jacket come a long way baby!

I have owned several jean jackets. In the 80's it was the acid washed one (I actually saw a pic of it the other day....What was I thinking?!?!?)  In the 90's it was the boyfriend one....quite literally...one in which I took from my then boyfriend, now husband.  And then in the early 2000's I pretty much was more interested in dressing up Lil Diva in fashionable little outfits, I had no time to even think about adding a new denim jacket to my wardrobe.

Until now.....

I have always loved the casualness of throwing on a jean jacket with a cute summer dress.....


Or, pairing it up with leggings...

Cargo Pants....


Shorts....

and of course, jeans....

***Disclaimer.....I did mention before that Rachel Bilson is one of my fave style icons....that being the reason she is featured so much here. ***

It is one of those pieces that tie everything together in a casual way.  Of course for it to be modern and chic, the jacket must be fitted.  (And to avoid being a fashion faux pas, you can never wear it with matching color bottom.) Since the one in my closet was "the boyfriend" one, it was time for me search for the perfect denim jacket for me.

After much hunting for the perfect one, and more importantly, for the perfect price, my mission was accomplished......


GAP Denim Jacket in Classic Wash - $69.50

I know, I really should be on payroll for the Gap, I happen to shop there often and do rave about their products A LOT. But what can I say, many of their pieces are classic and wear well.

Of course, we all know I didn't pay that price for it either, right?  I shopped on a Wednesday with the coupon given to me by the store employee on a past visit, and I bought this classic jacket for 45% off.

Total cost? $38.23

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Wednesday Words of Wisdom



Energy is the essence of life.
Every day you decide how you're going to use it by knowing what you want
and what it takes to reach that goal, and by maintaining focus.
-Oprah Winfrey
photo Vogue US Oct 1994
via Tumblr

Monday, March 28, 2011

{What a Bargain} New York & Company

Can you believe, after store promotional discount, plus $50 off $100 discount, and a gift card for $25 I have been hanging onto to use on new items for my Spring wardrobe, I got all this.....

Chiffon Ruffle Draped Cap Sleeve Tee

Scoop Neck Tee with Chiffon Trim

Smocked Scoop Neck Tee

Straight Roll Cuff Crop Jean

Chiffon Flower Sandal

*Plus, not pictured, a stack of rings.

$25!! Nothing beats bargain shopping!

Saturday, March 26, 2011

{Looking Forward To.....}

Wow, this week went by in a blur for me.  I was a bit disoriented too thinking each morning was the day before....Is today Tuesday? No, it's Wednesday.  This is a great thing since I was really looking forward to this weekend because...


I could catch up on my beauty sleep.....



Have a stack of magazines just waiting to be read......



Dining out.....


Enjoying a leisurely Sunday with absolutely nothing planned!


Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

RIP Elizabeth Taylor


Stunningly Beautiful

"I've only slept with men I've been married to. How many women can make that claim?"



Iconic

"I feel very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened, and I'm not afraid to look behind them."


The epitome of a true Hollywood Starlet

"When people say, 'She's got everything', I've got one answer - I haven't had tomorrow."

She will be missed...

February 27,1932 - March 23, 2011

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Wednesday Words of Wisdom


You have to take the good with the bad, 
smile with the sad,
love what you got, 
remember what you had,
always forgive but never forget, 
learn from your mistakes but never regret.
People change, things go wrong, 
but just remember life goes on.

-Author Unknown 

photo via dustjacket attic

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

{Weekend Wrap Up} Late Edition/Party Pics!

This weekend was a whirlwind..... so much that I did have a couple of migraines but still managed to forge ahead and still have a smile on my face.

Seeing Lil Diva and Lil Man take the stage was amazing!  It was his debut, and once he got off the stage he ran to me and said, "Mom, I love it! Can't wait to start a new show!"  Gotta love how I have two that have the performing bug!

Not only was the performance something we were looking forward to, but Lil Diva's 12th birthday festivities.  Hard to imagine next year she will be a teenager! Where has the time gone?  After careful planning, creating, and baking, her French/Venetian theme (her choice, she is so chic) gathering turned out "magnifique".  Lil Diva and 4 of her friends made their very own Venetian masks, listened to music, and enjoyed their chocolate fountain and candy buffet, complete with chocolate mask pops, macarons, and white chocolate covered oreo cheesecake truffles.  All the guests were delighted with everything which made all the time spent baking and preparing for it well worth it!

Hope everyone had as great a weekend as I did.

I leave you with a few pics from the party.... (for privacy purposes, I painted over Lil Diva's name on the birthday banner I created.)

Lil Diva's Birthday Candy Buffet Table

Chocolate covered Oreo Cheesecake truffles, cotton candy rock candy pops, 
strawberry/cotton candy flavored jelly bellys, strawberry puffs
Eiffel Tower figurine purchased @ Target dollar spot

Chocolate Venetian Masks pops, Hershey Kisses, Gumballs, Rock Candy Pops, raspberry macarons

Red Velvet Cupcakes
The Venetian Mask we purchased for Lil Diva that served as the 
starting point for her birthday party theme inspiration.