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Organization: Jewelry

Organization: Jewelry

One day I’ll have a proper jewelry box, but for now, this drawer – in the same dresser I use to organize my scarves and belts – is working out really well. *Technically, these acrylic drawer organizersĀ are designed to hold office supplies… I ignored that memo šŸ™‚   (image courtesy […]

May 14, 2013 × 6 comments

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3 Ways to Wear Denim on Denim and Tweed

3 Ways to Wear Denim on Denim and Tweed

With a Denim Jacket: (Outfit details here) With a Denim Shirt: Blazer: Zara Denim shirt: American Eagle (similar; styled differently hereĀ and here) Jeans: Club Monaco Heeled Oxfords: Born (also here) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban With a Denim Vest: (Outfit details here) Ā For more denim on denim looks, see this post and this […]

May 13, 2013 × 8 comments

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Quick Change: Anchors and Stripes

Quick Change: Anchors and Stripes

Stripes and anchors are two of my very favorite prints/patterns. (Actually, they’re two of my very favorite things period). If you’re on Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/joyandsunshine), check out my Anchors and Dots & Stripes boards! Of course, you might as well check out the rest of my boards while you’re at it […]

May 10, 2013 × 4 comments

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Distressed Khaki and a Track Jacket

Distressed Khaki and a Track Jacket

I love this somewhat teeny-tiny khaki skirt! It’s like the DIY of my dreams, except for the small fact that I bought the skirt like this because I stink at clothing-related DIYs. Notice how pairing said somewhat teeny-tiny skirt with a button-down and track jacket makes the skirt seem somewhat […]

May 8, 2013 × 2 comments

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Creamy Grits

Creamy Grits

Grits are one of those dishes people either love or can’t stand. I believe that a good percentage of those in the latter category feel that way because they haven’t tasted good grits (the ones at Prime, for example). Like, maybe they were forced to endure bland, gritty, made-with-only-water grits, […]

May 7, 2013 × 8 comments

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A Little Leopard

A Little Leopard

Hat: Target Cardi and crossbody bag: J Crew Tank: Old Navy Vest and jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Loafers: Cole Haan Sunnies: Ray-Ban

May 6, 2013 × 10 comments

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Denim Squared

Denim Squared

I am such a jeans girl! Distressed, skinny*, wide leg, colors, white, dressed up, dressed down… there is no end to their wearability and awesomeness. *When skinny jeans first came out eons ago, I was all green-eggs-and-ham-super-adamant that I could not, would not wear them. I mean, my boot cuts […]

May 3, 2013 × 4 comments

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Good/Better: Oatmeal

Good/Better: Oatmeal

This bowl of oatmeal looks good… … and this one looks better! Adding a bit of color (sliced apples and pumpkin seeds) and texture (sprinkled leftover ingredients: nuts, raisins, sunflower seeds) takes this dish from good to better šŸ™‚ Get the recipe for this homemade oatmeal here.Ā  *I’m considering adding […]

May 2, 2013 × 6 comments

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Anchors and Stripes

Anchors and Stripes

Relaxed, Preppy, Nautical Blazer: Madewell Anchor print top: J Crew Factory (similar; more anchor love here and here) Pants: Club Monaco (styled differently in this post) Loafers: Cole Haan Sunglasses: Ray-Ban    

May 1, 2013 × 8 comments