Jaclyn Day

Casual Friday!

1. Target Shorts (Similar at Old Navy)
2. Forever21 Top (Similar from Forever21)
3. H&M Cardigan (Similar from Forever21)
4. Target Sandals

I’m intrigued. Has anyone used this (Tarte Smooth Operator tinted moisturizer) before?

Loving the new shoes at Gap!

Top, left to right:

• Contrast-Stitch Wedge, $63.99 (from $79.95)
• Gladiator Wedge Sandal, $79.95

Bottom, left to right:

• Stretch Twill Espadrilles, $47.99 (from $59.95)
• Braided Wedge Sandal, $69.95

I’m giving up (sort of)

So, once upon a time, I took photos of my outfit in front of a mirror. Then, one magical day, I decided that I should get a tripod and fiddle around with a (sort of old) digital camera and see if I could be fancy like real bloggers are fancy. Well, I’m not fancy. And I’m out of time. Dragging out a tripod, taking like 30 pictures of myself because 28 of them will be me looking a fool and then uploading them and editing them and so on and so forth makes me agitated. Frankly, I feel like a fraud. If you all can see what I’m wearing in a quickly snapped mirror shot, that might have to be good enough for now. I am in the midst of full-on CRAZYTOWN in my home most days. I’ve had people suggest that Brandon help me take them outside, but the last time (a couple years ago) I asked Brandon if he would take an outfit photo for me, he laughed and went back to eating Fritos.

I’ve written before that I’ll blog until blogging stops being fun. Well, self-timer tripod shots are definitely not fun for me anymore. There are millions of bloggers out there taking gorgeous, model-worthy outfit photos and sometimes I wish I could do that too, but I just don’t have the time or resources.

For a long time I struggled with blogging competitiveness and I had to keep up and do this and do that, and oh man, it sucked so hard. It was hard for me at first to do the easiest thing instead of the best and prettiest thing. For example, I would cook something, then inhale it so fast that I’d remember after the fact that I should have photographed it. That is no way to live/blog/exist/eat/wear/drink/friend—that stupid, incessant guilt that you should have taken a photo of something or it’s nothing.

This is just a really long, semi-coherent (I took some Benadryl for my wasp bite, FYI!) way of saying that my outfit photos may or may not strike/have stricken your fancy, but I’ll try make it up to you in book reviews and wallet itch.* I’m just a normal girl wearing normal clothes on a normal budget. I think some of you all are too, which is why this was fun in the first place.

*Wallet Itch: The burning desire to buy pretty things posted online

Mirror shot!

1. Old Navy Striped Dress (Similar from Gap)
2. Old Navy Sandals (Similar by BCBGeneration)
3. Target Handbag (Similar by Kelly & Katie)
4. Forever21 Earrings

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Sock bun, take two!

Mmmkay, so just an FYI: “Action” in the Poppy Razzi collection dries to a matte finish and definitely has a thicker, “globby” consistency compared to other Essie polishes. Still a pretty shade, but I’m annoyed.

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kls516 asked you:

I’m going to Vegas in two weeks and am getting hives about what to pack. Not feeling the best about my body lately, especially having to lay at a pool with a bunch of bronzed beauties. Can you help me out with some cute semi sexy one pieces that will support “the girls”, and even a few oh la la outfits to wear around town? Thanks!

Here are a few of the best one-piece swimsuits I found under $100:

1. J.Crew Twist Bandeau Tank, $82 - May not be as supportive as you want, but the classic shape is worth a try.
2. Freya Swim “Fever” Swimsuit, $78 - I love the belt here (perfect for hourglass shapes) and it has underwire support too. 
3. Marie Melli Snake Print Suit, $45 - Most swimsuits with cutouts tend to have them more toward the stomach, so I like how this one is covered up in front and bare in the back. 
4. Ultimo Control Swimsuit with Lightweight Boost, $62 - Besides the flattering ruching, this is also made with control fabric (!) and has padding for bust support and lift. 
5. French Connection Zig Zag Belted One Piece, $80 - Another belted suit, but with chevrons this time! 
6. ModCloth “Bathing Beauty” One Piece, $89.99 - The perfect retro-inspired suit. Wear with a hat and a bit of red lip gloss/lipstick for a glam poolside look. 
7. J.Crew Jersey Lomellina Wrap Tank, $89.99 (from $125) - I love the draping on this suit! It’s slimming and perfect if you’re self-conscious about your stomach. 
8. Spanx Shapewear Chic Trim Suit, $54.99 - A Spanx swimsuit! Need I say more? (I love the color and the shape of the straps too.) 

As for dresses…

• If you’re going out for dinner or need something a little more sexy for a night out, have you considered using Rent The Runway to get a few dresses to bring along? 
• H&M also hassomegreat poolside/brunch/shopping options for less than $50! 
• Don’t forget about Forever 21 for some Kardashian-short, Vegas-style dresses for lessthan$20 each. 

I hope this helps! :) Have a great time!

I’m getting a little bit of a Mary Tyler Moore show vibe from this dress and I like it. 

ModCloth “Bold You So” Dress, $49.99

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The infamous Sock Bun.