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Railroad Stripes and Lace

Railroad Stripes and Lace

Navy is my favorite color (followed by gray… very exciting, I know), and because I actually like an Americana-inspired color palette, it’s pretty common for me to be in red, white, and blue even apart from the holidays. There’s a lot going on here, texture- and print-wise, and I think […]

May 24, 2013 × 2 comments

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Ladylike with a Touch of Edge

Ladylike with a Touch of Edge

I’ve been wearing these jeans to threads – see Exhibits A, B, and C for proof :-). I love how they add a touch of edge to even the most ladylike pieces. Jacket and bag: J Crew Jeans: All Saints Shoes: BCBGirls Sunnies: Ray-Ban Special thanks to my friend who […]

May 22, 2013 × 2 comments

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Fab Finds: Old Navy (May 2013)

Fab Finds: Old Navy (May 2013)

I used to do Fab Finds posts – randomly highlighting some of my favorite items in stores at the moment – when I first started blogging, and longtime J&S reader Ms. Shannon asked me to pick it back up, specifically starting with Old Navy. Happy to oblige 🙂 Color Inspiration: […]

May 21, 2013 × 2 comments

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Checks and DIY Denim Cutoffs

Checks and DIY Denim Cutoffs

I’ve mentioned my t-shirt issues before, but all that went out the window when I saw the print on this tee, a literal take on nautical style: architectural drawings of sailboats! I couldn’t happy dance to the register fast enough 🙂 This is the “before” pic of the washed-and-shrunk-in-the-dryer-one-time-too-many, extra old Banana […]

May 20, 2013 × 0 comments

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3 Ways to Dress Up a Camo Tee

3 Ways to Dress Up a Camo Tee

This camo tee – and the big “SALE: $4” sign above it – literally stopped me in my tracks as I was sprinting through Target*, taking a shortcut through the boys’ department. The slightly cropped, fitted cut perfectly balances the masculine print, making it easy to dress up or down. […]

May 16, 2013 × 6 comments

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Argyle and Stripes

Argyle and Stripes

Although I usually avoid wearing black and orange together (you know, the whole not wanting to look like a jack o’lantern thing),  I think the fact that this is a bright, hot tangerine-y orange gives me a pass. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it 🙂 Blazer: Ralph Lauren […]

May 15, 2013 × 0 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 here and here) Jeans: Club Monaco Heeled Oxfords: Born (also here) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban With a Denim Vest: (Outfit details here)  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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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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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