Do or Don't: White After Labor Day??

In my opinion, white pants can most definitely be worn past Labor Day, if done appropriately. You guys know I love J's Everyday Fashion, so of course I perused her blog and found a great example of how to rock white in the winter months. 

J explains on her blog: "Why this works: There is definitely an art to wearing white denim in the winter. But paired with tall leather boots and a navy wool jacket, white jeans are just as appropriate in January as any other month!"

I totally agree with her! I actually have a blue striped sweater and navy jacket I could have worn to recreate this exact look. Maybe I'll do that for a future post...

But instead... I really wanted to wear this scarf (and my new cardi), so I changed it up a little bit. What do you think-- would you wear white in winter?

Make it your own:

Cardigan: Ralph Lauren Polo Outlet, about $20 (I had additional coupons!)

Pants: Gap (also from an outlet store; got these for $7 last year-- FAB deal)

Boots: Civico 10 from DSW

Tank: Old Navy

Scarf: Urban Outfitters

Glasses: Warby Parker Huxley's in Whiskey Tortoise, $95

Mixed Patterns: Scarves & Stripes

I love the idea of incorporating scarves all year round. You can wear lighter fabric scarves in the spring and summer, and transition into thicker fabrics in the fall and winter seasons.

Recently in Baltimore, the weather's been sort of back and forth in terms of temperature. Some days it's freezing and rain;, other days it's in the 80s and humid as hell. This type of changing weather (while an annoyance on my sinuses) is perfect  for a scarf because it serves as a great layering piece! In the morning when it's colder, the scarf adds warmth all wrapped up around your neck. As it heats up throughout the day, unravel the scarf and allow it to lay flat down the length of your body. Now it serves as a fun, colorful accessory. Double duty :)

Here is the outfit that inspired this post:

And here is my version:

Make it your own:

Scarf: Target (Similar) $12.99

Skirt: H&M (Similar) $24.95

Top: J. Crew (Similar) $39.99

Shoes: Tahari from Marshalls (around $29)

What I wore Last Weekend: Color Me Happy

Hey everyone! Sorry there hasn't been a post since last Friday.. I got a new puppy this weekend and so all of my attention has been on him! I'll show some pics of him on the blog soon :)

Anyway... I don't have an inspiration photo for this outfit... It's just one of those items of clothing I wanted to wear and share with you guys on GJU!

This crochet vest is one of my all-time favorite pieces of clothing in my wardrobe. It's bright, colorful, fun, well-made, and always starts a conversation no matter where I wear it. For real. Always.

The best part about this vest is that I can wear it with anything: long sleeves, short sleeves, a tank top, black, white, any color in the pattern.. it's so versatile! I'm a firm believer that certain articles of clothing can make you happy. Every time I wear this vest, it makes me happy. And I find that it makes other people happy as well.

I'm fully aware that not everyone wants a rainbow explosion on their back... but for those who aren't afraid of color...You guys like it?

Close up of the vest against my black tank under it. The colors really pop!

Make it your own:

Vest: Forever 21, about $30

Jeans: Kensie $29.99

Flats: Steve Madden $45.49

Feature Friday!

I'm so excited for today's post because it's the first Feature Friday on Get Jessed Up!

What's Feature Friday?: If you're inspired by a look you see on GJU, and modify it with your own wardrobe, I'd love to see a photo of your outfit! Every Friday, or every other Friday (I haven't quite figured that out yet.. depends on the amount of photos I receive) I'll feature one a reader's photo, and if she has a personal blog, I'll link to that as well! I love my readers, and so what better way to show that love than to show them off on my blog!

Today's Featured reader is Jess J. (or "Princess Pinot" according to her blog-- love her more already). Jess is a 20-something fashionista living in Baltimore (woot woot!). She was inspired by the Chambray & Lace blog post, so she sassed it up with her own personal style. I think she nailed it! Jess looks sophisticated and chic-- fashionably ready to take on the day!

Here's Jess' photo and outfit explanation:

Here's a photo that I took of my outfit today, inspired by your post yesterday (Chambray & Lace). I sort of combined the two looks - booties on the bottom and button down/lace on top.

Shirt: Express

Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Tights: who knows? Target maybe?

Necklace: lia sophia Sugar Plum $128 (but I got it at a party so it was discounted!)

Watch: Fossil Stella $95 (gift)

Bracelet: Smyth (similar)

Booties: Nine West outlet

(Want to know more about Jess? Check out her blog Just Call Me Janks!)

I'm loving this look on Jess, between the pop of pink and that fabulous layered necklace! 

Want to be featured on a Friday?! Send me a photo of your unique look, with a description of where to find the pieces of the ensemble! It can be a look inspired by one of my blog posts, or, a look you found on your own! If it's one not yet featured on the blog, please also include the original inspiration photo. I look forward to seeing the pics of you ladies all Jessed Up!

Have a great weekend :)

<3 Jess

Chambray & Lace

...Or in my case, tweed and an oxford. But it has the same look/you get the idea!

I saw this ad for Ann Taylor Loft and really loved the whole ensemble. I love laying a bold, statement necklace over a button down top. It's a sort of preppy/girly vibe that I'm really into these days. Also, in my opinion, the structure of the blouse (pockets, scrunches sleeves, collar) paired with the simplicity of the skirt (simple a-line shape) creates a really pretty silhouette for more curvy women-- and I happen to be one. That works out nicely for me!

One of these days I'll pick up a lace pencil skirt, but until then, this gorgeous multicolor tweed skirt from J. Crew factory store is a great alternative! I don't own a chambray top, so instead I rolled up the sleeves of a blue Polo oxford. This necklace I'm wearing is one of my favorites! I picked it up from J.Crew (shocker) a few years ago when I was in college. It ties as a ribbon in the back-- beautiful detail when I wear simple tops/tanks/dresses where my neck is visible. Lastly, I wore nude heels to match the Loft ad and to finish the look.

I also modified the look for when you leave the office and it's a bit colder outside
by swapping out heels for boots, and layering on a puffy vest for warmth :)

Is this an outfit you would recreate with your own wardrobe? I'd love to see pics if you do! I'll feature them on my blog if you send them to me :)

Make it your own:

Skirt: J. Crew Factory (Similar) orig. $89.50 (I picked up on sale!)

Boots: Civico 10 from DSW (Similar)

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo (I got mine from the outlet, but this one's similar)

Vest: J. Crew (Similar) 

Necklace: J. Crew

Bracelet: Handmade piece from local craft fair

Megan Fox: Toned Down for the Office

There's no doubt that Miss Fox looks stunning everywhere she goes, and in everything she wears. This look was a bit more on the sexy side for the red carpet, but I really loved the color combo she chose with the dress and the necklace. I decided to modify this look into a more work appropriate ensemble.

For my outfit, a wore a moderately form fitting, knee-length black shift dress with a bright turquoise necklace to match Megan Fox's frock and jewelry. Her dress has a center banded detail around the waist, so I chose a dress that had the same feature in the middle. This is a great style for all women, because it cinches the waist giving the illusion that it's smaller. I'm all for that! To finish the look, I wore my Missoni for Target pumps. ((Just got these a week or two ago and have worn them almost every day to work. Mildly obsessed. Sorry I'm not sorry.))

One last thing-- I have red polish on my nails to match her red toe polish. It's the small details that really tie the look together!

So.. check out the original and the modification. Hit or miss?

And from the side. Please note the awesome-ness of these pumps! Loving the thick heel detail!

Make it your own:

Dress: H&M

Necklace: H&M

Shoes: Missoni for Target

Rachel Bilson Goes Red

The gorgeous Rachel Bilson donned bright red crops at an event in Beverly Hills this past August. I really love this outfit! The floral shirt and wavy hair give off a flirty, girly vibe, fiercely contrasted by the bright bottoms and leopard print heels. Definitely a risky ensemble, but RB pulls it off beautifully.

Me-- not so much. Here's my stab at this outfit. The crops I wore were slightly lighter in tone (and apparently don't look so great in photos), so I picked a lighter floral top to match that color story. I don't own leopard pumps, but these Missoni for Target heels have the same black & beige effect as the animal print. I also held a black clutch to match Rachel's finished look.

Tried to match the way RB was standing.. hand in pocket, etc. Dorky, I know. 

Thoughts on this? I was kind of disappointed in how the outfit looked in the photos. I thought in real life, the colors worked better and made more sense.

Make it your own:

Pants: J. Crew

Top: Nordstrom

Shoes: Missoni for Target

Belt: J. Crew Factory