DVFxGap Kids Dress

How was your 4th of July? It's always nice to have a mid-week break from work, and we needed it with this heat! I spent my day off at the pool, caught a few movies and then saw our city fireworks!

How was your 4th? What movies have you seen lately:  Ted, Magic Mike, Brave...?  I saw Ted & MM, and Ailyn saw Brave. I think we'd both agree that there was room for improvement on all three films. Summer bust, but you can't win them all!


Maybe my favorite summer dress by DVF found in the Spring collection by Gap Kids will cheer us up! This colorful number is fun and perfect for these hot summer days. Jumping & rolling down hills = ultimate summer fun.

Dress:  DVFxGapKids
Shoes:  Flax in White Kid, Nine West | shop
Clutch:  Thrifted
Headband:  JCrew

Linked up at Rolled up Pretty

Holiday Fête: Gap Kids Sequined Cowlneck Sweater Dress

I love any excuse to rock sparkle and sequins. When browsing my local Gap Kids (gotta keep Baby JET in style), I spotted this delightful sweater dress in the little girl's section and decided to give it a go in the dressing room.  To my surprise, the dress fit well; plus, I find this sequined style to be a little unusual--especially compared to what's currently in stores.  I'm seeing some scattered use of this material and sequin design in a few of the Gap family designs, i.e. Banana Republic Luxe items, but not much elsewhere.

Roomie Will & I are off to another holiday event.  Needless to say, I love this time of year.  It's not everyday you can wear this much sparkle and appear festive as opposed to disco-ball-gone-wrong.  I'll be back in 2012 with a NYE recap. Until then, we hope you have a fabulous New Year's celebration!  Cheers to a safe and happy New Year's Eve!

Dress:  Sequined Cowlneck Sweater Dress, Gap Kids | shop

Belt:  Gap

Tights: Reversible Tights, SPANX via Ann Taylor ($34 ) | shop

Boots: Erynne Boots in Black Suede, Nine West ($189 currently on sale for $94.50) | shop (also styled here)

Headband:  JCrew

Earrings:  Charlotte Russe

Lipstick:  Color Sensational in Revolution Red, Maybelline | shop

Nail Polish: Urban Ballerina, OPI x Sephora | shop

Purse:  Thrifted

Photography in the Park

I helped my friend Kate, a budding black & white photographer, out with a photo shoot at the park. She graciously took my outfit photos, as well, so a big thanks to her!  Cooler weather is coming (or for some, is already here), and I'm trying to get a few more wears out of these peep-toe flats. 

Meet my new friends and their babies!

Dress: Floral dress F21 (Fall 2010)
Cardigan: Jackie Cardigan in Orchid Shadow, J.Crew | shop
Shoes: Gap Outlet (Fall 2010)
Earrings: Taiwan
Belt: J.Crew

The Knotted Shirt

I'm trying out the knotted shirt look again... This is my second attempt, and I think it's pretty cute in my opinion, my first attempt wasn't so successful.  Something just looked a little off about it, but that's okay, I like this look better.

Looking through my last few posts, I've realized that I seem to be really into headbands.  I've got to try a new hairstyle!  In my defense, I firmly believe that the headband is highly underrated.

Dress: Target (Summer 2010)

Shirt: Gap Kids (this season's version); last seen at your local post office.

Shoes: Old Navy (Fall 2010)

Headband: Borrowed from my sister-in-law 

Postmaster General

Jane 1 says I look like a postmaster.  lol.

Cardigan: Gap Kids - Girls

Shirt: The Solid Oxford Shirt in Oxford Blue, Gap Kids - Boys

Skirt: Express (Aili owns this, too!)

Headband: Borrowed from my momma's closet

Necklace: ShiDa Night Market, Taiwan

Belt: Taiwan

Shoes: Taiwan

Flower Power

Photo Cred: Kate

Kate and I spent the afternoon walking around town, picking up the ingredients for my semi-famous bread pudding, and browsing through shops. This easy summer dress from Gilly Hicks was perfect for the occasion. I really enjoy the floral prints from the Abercrombie & Fitch brand stores because they're super feminine, and I think you can score a decent deal on their dresses. I, do however, feel their items at full price aren't worth the money. I currently own two dresses from Gilly Hicks, and they both fit fairly well; see me wearing the other one here.


Dress: Vancluse in Navy, Gilly Hicks ($29.90, originally $34.50)
Cardigan: Gap Kids
Belt: Worn backwards, J.Crew. Also worn here.
Shoes: Old Navy (Fall 2010)

No More Pencils, No More Books...

...No More Teachers' Dirty Looks!

On Thursday, my family and I celebrated my graduation. Woot! I'm pretty much a happier and nicer person now that school is out. What time is it? Summertime.

When I first discovered this blue dress I was a little confused. Non-traditional, wavy "wings" threw me for a loop. However, this deep blue color sold me, and I envisioned that a belt would make for an interesting, cool look. Pockets would've been great for this dress, alas, no pockets means no silly string. Next time....oh wait, that means a PhD? Scratch that.

Oh, hi Ailyn.

Below is a photo of my dad. I was watching him during the ceremony and saw that 60% of the time he was playing on his iPhone. Needless to say, I was jealous. If this dress had pockets I, too, could be enjoying a little Max & the Magic Marker. FAIL.

Jane 1

Dress: Cascade Trim Dress in Pangea Blue, Gap ($39.99, originally $69.95)

Shoes: Nine West in Black Patent SY ($69.00)

Jewelry: Express Earrings ($16.50)


Jane 2
Dress: Gap (similar, but in black)
Shoes: Old Navy
Belt: Taiwan