December 2010
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Leather and lace
Here’s another NYE outfit idea for you all, since I think I’ve exhausted sequins for the week. I love finding skirts with a defined waist band since I am generally straight up and down and it’s hard for me to define my waist without a belt. I also love finding clothes for $8, which is how much this skirt cost at my local Target.
(I also wanted to put together an entire NYE...
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More sequins!
So, I’m still trying to figure out this tripod nonsense. (It feels so narcissistic to be taking timed photos of myself, but I won’t subject Brandon to taking them for me. Yet.)
Anyway, while I’m trying to figure out everything, I decided to play around with some of my favorite PS actions, hence the vintage-y, washed-out look of the photos below, reminiscent of, oh, every...
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Here’s a few more snaps from Christmas day.
Brandon got me a Kindle!
He was planning on waking up at 6:00 am to open presents, but 6:30 rolled around and I thought I had my chance to sleep in. Then, I opened my eyes and saw him staring at me, with huge, saucer eyes from across the bed. Game over. (But, first things first—coffee takes priority #1 around here!)
My...
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Merry Christmas!
I hunted for the longest time to find the perfect sequined something to wear for Christmas morning. Thanks to Ann Taylor LOFT (and their pre-Christmas 40% off all in-store items), I found the perfect sweater!
(I also got a tripod for Christmas, so I’m testing it out in these pics!)
1. Bare Escenuals bareMinerals Perfect Lip Color in “Rouge” (a gift from Brandon’s...
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WatchSo I don’t have any makeup on and my hair looks like something a rat would sleep in, but I wanted to send you all a special holiday message today.
Thank you all for being so supportive and wonderful over the past week and I appreciate your kindness more than I can say.
xo,
Jackie
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The Year in Review: July through December
Yesterday I posted a review of the first six months of 2010, so today I’ll finish up the rest of the year!
JULY
Brandon and I trekked down to Virginia to spend July 4 with family and friends.
And later that month, I announced I was leaving my job in DC to pursue freelance work and blogging!
[My office space looks a tad more cluttered than this right now, but hey! What are you...
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Ode to Molly
The vet is trying her on (another) new diet and (more) medication and is draining off the fluid build-up that has occurred, but does not seem optimistic that it is a long-term solution. We don’t know if it will work and if it will sustain her for some time, or if three weeks from now, we’ll be right back where we started.
We need to watch her and assess her quality of life over the...
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Vintage-Inspired (Last Minute) Gifts on Bon Marche →
erinoconnell:
Check out my latest Bon Marche post: Vintage-Inspired Gifts!
I want everything in this post. Erin is a genius.
(I especially want this $8 teacup ring.)
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The Year in Review: January through June
I can’t believe 2010 is almost over. I can’t believe 2010 is almost over, guys!
It’s been a crazy year for me—full of change, and fun and new adventures. In three short months, Brandon and I will celebrate our second wedding anniversary (where does the time go?!) right after my birthday. Lots of things to look forward to, but for a second, I’d like to look...
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Customizing an existing Tumblr theme
augustandafter asked:
I’m really wanting to be more hands on with my tumblr. I know some basic coding but I don’t know really where to start from. Can you give a basic walk through of how you do your layouts?
No problem! I’m definitely not a coding expert, but there are a few tips I’ve learned along the way…
I’ve outlined below the typical process I...
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A visit from Santa
Yesterday my mom and dad came up for the day and visited us. It was the first time we’ve all been able to hang out in quite some time—there always seems to be something getting in the way, like Brandon’s work schedule, or an unexpected appointment, but we finally made it happen! (Also, they were bringing up our Christmas presents and we were sending theirs back, so there was...
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Holiday Gift Guides!
jaclyndaybonmarche:
Eboni… NY Nanny
Have you been checking out the gift guides over on Bon Marche? Today Eboni listed some fun gifts for kids. :)
(I’m partial to book gifts for children, myself! But that should come as no surprise.)
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On Broadway.
preciousdeclaration asked:
First off, love the blog! Second, I also only go for sales/deals. These days the ONLY place I shop is TJMaxx. But I do have a question. For Christmas, my boyfriend is taking me to a broadway show in NYC. I’m having trouble finding a cute dress/tights/shoes combo that works for both the cold weather and walking around the city. Any help?
That sounds...
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I liek fashun.
Let me outline what’s been going on in my life for the past couple days:
1. Our heat is broken.
2. They were supposed to fix it today—no one has shown up yet.
3. It was 10 degrees outside yesterday.
4. Add 40 degrees to that and you have our toasty, cozy inside temperature.
5. I slept about 2 hours last night.
So, put that all together and you have:
THIS.
Is it even worth...
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Raspberry, strawberry, blueberry.
Anonymous asked:
Hi Jackie! I know you can come to my rescue - where can I find a “raspberry”-colored knee-length dress that I can wear as maid of honor to my best friend’s wedding? She’s doing all her bridesmaids the ‘favor’ of letting us pick our own dresses, but I’m a tomboy and sort of fashion impaired, so she lost me at...
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Holiday tights!
jacquelynclaire asked: hi:) What are your outfit ideas for colored legging/tights that are appropriate...
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Beauty (and other stuff).
Some of the most common questions I get are about makeup trends, how to do certain makeup techniques, what kind of eyeshadow I use, etc.
Over the next couple days, I’ll run down through a few of my personal beauty rules and hopefully that will help answer a few things!
If you’re already a beauty and cosmetics junkie, I’m sure you have access to the products I mentioned...
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Snow! (Well, a bit of it.)
We had a wee little dusting of snow this morning when we woke up and whenever I see snow the only thing I want to wear are my faux fur trimmed sweaters. I have a couple of them in full rotation during the winter and even though sometimes give myself a crazy cat lady vibe when I wear faux fur, there is nothing wrong with that. (More like crazy dog lady, I guess?)
1. H&M faux fur sweater
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Anthropologie December 2010
The Anthropologie December catalog came in the mail this week and as I tend to do with every catalog that enters my mailbox (and subsequently, my hands), I hoard it and flip through it mentally marking all the things I would love to own or wear. The problem with Anthro is that their price point tends to be higher than what I’m generally willing to pay, so I usually look to them for...
Funky.
I’m not usually like this—blame it on the weather or SAD or whatever—but I’ve been struggling against slipping into a funk. I feel generally unmotivated, whether that applies to doing my laundry or getting my butt up and working out, or cooking a large meal or finishing up my Christmas shopping. It’s harder for me to get out of bed and harder for me to fall asleep. I...
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It's cold outside!
It’s been cold and dark all day. We were supposed to get a few snow flurries, but I never saw them. At least that would have made all this cold, cloudy misery worthwhile!
Accordingly, I didn’t dress up too much today and just went for the old stand-bys: jeans and a sweater. (And one of my favorite pairs of boots.) It’s Friday and I just want to relax, eat some dinner, maybe...
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Holiday Gift Guide 2010 - Under $150
Here’s the final installment of my guide guide! I usually don’t feature items on this blog that are over $100, but because you may want to get a little extra splurge this Christmas, here are some ideas.
1. Paul & Joe Printed Cotton Leather Tote, $143 (from $285) - Adorable handbag heavily discounted!
2. Create by Jason Wu Digital Camera, $127 - A really handy camera to have...
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Lace!
I wore this out with one of my closest friends for her birthday dinner last night. (We ate at this yummy restaurant, too!) I was just trolling through Target the other day when, BAM! This dress was hidden in the racks. For $5 and change. Seriously! I told Brandon he could put away for Christmas, but then I stole it back. I couldn’t wait to wear it.
1. Target cardigan
2. H&M circle...
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Wedge Boots - $100 or Less
Wedge boots are all over the place right now. Popularized on many style blogs, they’ve undergone a transformation from being more useful than stylish (it’s easier to walk in wedges in the snow than heels) to becoming the footwear of choice for everyone from street style hipsters to the everyday girl running errands.
Naturally, shoe manufacturers took advantage of this new trend by...
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Giveaway Winner!
The winner of VIRALS by Kathy Reichs is…
Savannah - sannas4ever@msn.com!
Congratulations! (Savannah, please e-mail me your mailing address!)
There’s another fun giveaway coming up next week, so don’t miss it!
Winner chosen using Randomizer.org.
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Want to win a book?
Don’t forget to enter my giveaway. It ends tonight at midnight!
(It’s really easy to enter. Just leave your name and e-mail address in the comments of this post.)
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Holiday Gift Guide 2010 - Under $100
Phew! This gift guide is moving right along! (Don’t miss Bon Marche’s gift guides, starting today through Christmas.) Here are a few pretty luxurious splurges you can get for under $100.
1. Yves Saint Laurent Holiday Collection, $65 - This collection contains all YSL’s best-selling products for a crazy-good price. The cute makeup bag could double as a clutch in a pinch.
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Night on the town.
stephss715 asked:
I need help… I am planning on wearing the following skirt for a night on the town but dont know what to pair it with any ideas. http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=faith%5Fbottoms&product%5Fid=2083762548&variant%5Fid=018&showBack=OK
Such a cute skirt! Below is a really fun going out look, and if you get...
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missmala asked: holiday party outfit question: is it OK to wear slingback peep toes with tights (without messing up said tights)? What have your experiences been wearing the two together for extended periods of time?
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Holiday cheer.
I got some questions about a fun holiday outfit, and this is one I’d wear. I hardly have the occasion to wear bright tights, but Christmas parties and New Year’s are the perfect (maybe the only time) that you can get away with wearing tights this crazy in public without people questioning your sanity. Mine are a bright fuchsia color, but I think a deep red would look great too.
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Holiday Gift Guide 2010 - Brandon Edition
When I mentioned to Brandon that I was getting a lot of questions about gifts for guys, he volunteered to come up with some ideas for me (and for you!). Here are his holiday picks for the male presence in your life.
1. MEG by Steve Alten, $9 - “I love Steve Alten, especially his MEG series about a 30-foot-long, prehistoric shark. Action-adventure-monster books are kind of like chick lit...
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Happy birthday!
This girl right here? It’s her birthday today!
She deserves one of the happiest birthdays. It’s been a rough year for her: lots of ups, lots of downs, lots of late night phone calls where we both sat there saying to each other, “Can you even believe it?!”
I have never become friends so fast with anyone. We even finish each others sentences. It’s a full-on...
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Cape! (Okay, more of a poncho.)
Today, I was just sitting when it hit me—I had a camel cape/poncho in my closet. Somewhere. I dug around for that sucker until I finally unearthed it. That just goes to show you that sometimes it pays to keep clothes around for years. You never know when it will come in handy again.
1. Scarf (Azure) c/o Nimli
2. Cape/poncho bought at T.J. Maxx (years ago)
3. Hollister striped tee
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Holiday Gift Guide 2010 - Under $50
Here are some of my favorite finds under $50. (Okay, one thing is $10 over the limit, but I couldn’t leave it out!)
1. Kate Spade iPhone Cover, $40
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops, $50 (pre-owned)
3. BDG Crossbody Bag, $38
4. Kiehl’s Lip Balm Set, $29
5. Marc Jacobs Daisy Body Butter, $35
6. Kate Spade “This Year I Will” Bangle, $48
7. Moleskine Pac-Man Special...
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Friday Giveaway!
This post is going to be a combination What I’ve Read and a giveaway!
Penguin Group sent me a copy of Kathy Reichs’ first YA book VIRALS to review. If you aren’t familiar with Kathy Reichs, here’s a hint:
It doesn’t get more meta than Kathy Reichs. She’s a renowned forensic anthropologist turned author who created the character of Tempe Brennan, based...
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Conair Giveaway Winner!
The winner of the Conair giveaway is…
Helen! (pearlescentlove@gmail.com)
Congratulations! (Helen, please e-mail me your mailing address!)
Don’t worry if you didn’t win: you have another chance at winning something…I’ll be posting another giveaway shortly, so keep watching my blog today!
Winner chosen using Randomizer.org.
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Holiday Gift Guide 2010 - Under $25
I found so many goodies under $25 that I could barely fit them all in one collage! These gifts are perfect for moms, friends, yourself…anyone! There’s something for everyone here!
1. Billabong Fair Isle Faux Fur Mittens, $24
2. John Derian for Target Appetizer Plates, $16
3. Glaze by Adi Leopard Flats, $24
4. Urban Outfitters Field Watch, $20
5. Keel’s Simple Diary, $15
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