Jaclyn Day: Archive

Jaclyn Day

March 2010

February 2010

“So many mothers say they want their daughters to be independent, but what they...”

– Kelly Cutrone (via thepoliticalpartygirl) (via nishachittal) (via kellycutronequotes) I love this quote. Kelly speaks the truth, people.

terriblymessy asked: Kimbaland reminded me, I need help too!

We're doing engagement photos on Saturday, weather permitting. I want to get a new outfit for the occasion. Here's what I'm looking for:

*A dress that has a timeless, maybe vintage feel. Maybe floral or otherwise patterned. Not too terrible short.
*Probably a cardigan to wear with it.
*Cute shoes or...

irisandtheinseparableinnuendos asked: My dad is retiring after 21 years service for the city of Forest Hill, TX. Tomorrow is his retirement party, but I'm not sure what to wear. You really helped me with the leggings, so I thought you could help with this, too.
The party won't be formal, but it's not really a jeans and t-shirt kind of event, either. I'm not really good at the slightly-fancy-casual look....

They should have a "Real Ladies of Tumblr" show on...

(via thinnerthoughts) I’d watch. Hell, I’d participate. (Not that I’d be particularly compelling television. “Watch as Jackie and her husband cheer on womens ice skating.” OMG DRAMZ)

Anonymous asked: I'm in need of some fashion help. I have an event tonight that I was planning on wearing a cute little black dress with some sky high peep toe black heels. Well...it's going to be about 20 degrees outside so I'm going to need to wear some tights. Can you show me some looks on how to pair heels (open toe) with tights? I just don't know how to work it in a fashionable way...

OCD Compulsion of the Day:

When I play the flute (which isn’t very often anymore, but still), I have to put on a specific brand of chapstick (Carmex) and then wipe it off. Before every performance—sometimes between songs. I also put together the flute the same way every time. If I forget and screw up the order, I must take it apart, put it back in the case and start over. Cray cray! Your turn!

Anonymous asked: Hey...what a fantastic blog you have! You are such a gifted writer! I really enjoy reading your blogs each day! I was wondering if you have any advice to give on birthday gift giving? I mean, my daughter is your age and her birthday is right around the corner and I would like to get her something special. Looking forward to your answer! Maybe you could make yourself a big bowl of popcorn, curl up...

Anonymous asked: I'm in love with the style and wash J. Crew Chambray shirt(http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shirtstops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~15008/15008.jsp) I've been planning outfits around it in my head...
However, $98 is out of my budget. Do you have any suggestions of where to find something similar?

younghearted-deactivated2010102 asked: <img src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=14588307"
(http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Oversized-Metal-Bulls-Head-Ring/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=931858&cid=6992&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Gold)

reminded me of you (& your owl ring)

Last night I wrote a plea for recipes that were fast and easy since I’ve been so tired/stressed/unwilling to spend an hour over the stove! Your suggestions were amazing. I am consistently awed by all of you wonderful bloggers and your kindness and generosity! I’ve compiled all the recipe suggestions below so you can tag this post for a quick reference if you too are in a cooking...

melissakatelyn asked: Hi Jaclyn!
I'm fairly new to tumblr and your blog was one of the first I started to follow.. I absolutely love all your fashion tips and inspiration. I check your blog daily, your doing a wonderful job!

I was just wondering if you had any tips about fashionable hats for girls with curly hair? I'm biracial and trying to keep it all natural curly but trying to be...

I need some advice. I’ve had an exhausting day week and I want to cook dinner tonight but I want something that’s like 5 steps TOPS and takes less than 15-20 minutes to throw together. (Also not too many ingredients!) I know you guys have something up your collective sleeves!! Do you have a secret, go-to recipe to make something delicious in about 10 minutes flat?

My first experience with clogs was my mom telling me how my dad used to hate when she’d wear clogs back in the late 70’s and how he still hates the style to this day. And…that lack of clogness in my life rubbed off. I don’t really like the way they look—but, as with all things, they are coming back. I open any magazine: clogs everywhere! Every page! Is this a...

syrferchyk asked: I'm going on a first date with a guy this week, and we're going to do a swing/blues dancing lesson. I have absolutely no idea what to wear... I don't want to go too dressy, but I also want to look nice and fit in with the rest of the crowd. Please help!

nomadsoul asked: hi! love today's outfit post.
Could you reccomend a leggings that have some spanx like hold? I noticed Spanx has leggings but they're a little transparent and too long- I'm looking for something mid-calf. I've been having trouble finding anything that gives some shape- they're all too thin and highlight every tiny ounce of lumps and bumps :) THANKS!

alexash asked: Love your fashionista on a budget ideas--it's nice to know there are other people who think anyone has the ability to be fashionable without spending a ton! :) I'm drooling over this dress, but seeing as how Paris makes my bank account cry on a weekly basis, do you have any similar options? Or separate pieces that I could combine? Thanks :)

daisyss asked: your blog is amazing :) how'd you get it this like wow? :)

kimbaland asked: OK, I have yet another challenge for you! This time, it's for wedding-related parties I will be attending as the "guest of honor". I would love your outfit recommendations for each of them! Here are the details:

1. Bridal shower hosted by Eric's mom at a casual Italian restaurant. March 20, 1:00.

2. NJ shower hosted by my bridal party at a...

myheartgoespitterpatter asked: i'm having trouble finding a floral dress i love for this spring. actually, that's not entirely true. i really like this one from shopruche:
http://www.shopruche.com/daintree-forest-floral-chiffon-mini-dress-p-1235.html
but the site is out of my size. do you know where else to find it or something similarly flowy and sleeved? thank you!

Love Puppy: Do you ever.... →

Read all of these wedding blogs and design blogs and think that you’re coming up short because your life is not at all like that? Because you always have a little clutter on your kitchen table and you don’t have fresh flowers in every room and no, still no rugs to be seen? I started feeling good… Nothing makes you more insecure about your wedding choices than reading wedding blogs. They...

Is there anything more wonderful...

Then your significant other vacuuming and taking out the trash and cleaning as you walk in the door? No, no and no. Taking out the trash is the new bringing me flowers. And I’m 100% fine with that!

We got talking with some friends about heritage last night. You learn so many interesting things about people by finding out how they got to where they are now. Here are some tidbits about Brandon and I: Brandon is 1/16th Cherokee Indian from both his mother and his father’s side. I have both a Canadian and American passport. My family immigrated to Canada from Scandinavia on one side...

peachrox asked: i love the way ms. pillsbury from glee dresses. could you show me some examples of her style, at affordable prices?

Anonymous asked: I love Alexa Chungs style so much! Can you give some tips/ideas on where to get some stylish pieces to have a wardrobe like hers! (because youre so good at this)!

I love the stipe shirts, cool t-shirts, skirts, cardigans and long necklaces seen here:
http://wesewfashion.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/alexa_chung_loveyourstyle.jpg
How does she do it? please help!

dailykayla asked: I always admire your fashion related post not only because everything is cute but also because it's affordable. I'm transitioning into a new professional position in 3 weeks and I need to overhaul my closet from casual work wear to business casual. What do you think are some much needed staples? I mostly enjoy wearing shades of black (it's the former NY'er in me) and I'm...

Anonymous asked: How can I wear liquid leggings and not look... cheap? I feel like it's a fine line between working girl and stylish.

littlelionheart--deactivated201 asked: Hey (:
I really love the outfits you put together and was wondering if you could help. I've just bought a pair of medium shade grey jeggings which are kind of faded/slightly acid washed with a silver zip on each ankle. I was wondering if you could give me any ideas as to what to wear with them? I really love them but am slightly stuck. Thank you xo

lapetitefigue asked: Hi, Jackie! I just have to ask ... how did the lemon pasta turn out? I made it in the summer, and it was delicious, but the sauce curdled. It was a concern of mine with the mix of dairy and citrus, but most of the comments on PW were positive, so I thought I must have done something wrong. I love Ree and would totally make this again if I could do it properly ... any secrets? Thank you, and sorry...