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March 31, 2017

Polka Dots & Ruffles





Top: Peibi Top at Club Monaco (also available on Shopbop–Free 2 day shipping!!) –This Topshop top is a budget-friendly version with a cute bow! I also love this similar off the shoulder blue ruffle version, and this Amanda Uprichard version that also comes in blue! This J.Crew version is super cute too and only $45! // Jeans: J.Brand Maria (on sale!)–I also have these white high-waisted Levi’s that I really like, too, if you’re looking for a less expensive pair! // Heels: Old, but similar here (20% off and only $99!) here and here (only $79!)! // Bag: Cult Gaia “Gaia’s Ark” Bag (Shopbop just started carrying it in black!) // Sunnies: c/o KREWE via Tuckernuck (love this $25 tortoise pair, too!) // Lipstick: c/o Burberry Lip Velvet in “Oxblood”

Happy Friday!

Okay, so, I have a problem.

I CANNOT STOP SINGING BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Like, all the songs, to be specific.

Have you seen it yet? OMG. I just, cannot handle myself I loved it so much.

My friend Kai and I saw it on Wednesday night and we’re both HUGE musical dorks and I think if anyone would have looked at us during the movie and seen us smiling SO big the entire time it would’ve been really embarrassing for everyone involved. (Luckily there were only like 4 other people in the theatre so I don’t think anyone saw us giggling like little girls.)

I’ve been listening to the soundtrack every since and singing along with it too loud for my own good. I’m sure my neighbors don’t appreciate it. (Sue and Frank, if you’re reading this, please accept my apologies.)

But really, if you haven’t seen it–it seriously blew my expectations out of the water. Please go see it this weekend!

Anyway–this Saturday is our Blogging For Keeps Photography Workshop! We have 17 wonderful ladies joining us in my living room to learn more about blog photography and we could NOT be more excited! This is our first workshop we’ve ever held, so we’re both admittedly a little nervous but we’re really looking forward to it! We’re not sure if/when we’d do another one, but you’d be interested in potentially attending in the future, make sure to jump on our email list right over here.

On Sunday we’re headed up to Neal’s family’s lake house for the day, so it will be really fun to have a low-key day and hang out with family!

Switching gears–we’re headed back to LA for today’s post 🙂 (GAH I could reallyyy use some of that beautiful sunshine right about now. I am OVER these April showers and it’s not even April yet!)

I absolutely love this girly polka-dotted ruffle top. The dots are actually created with thread so it adds a really cool texture to the shirt, too! It’s lightweight too so it’s the perfect top to wear now and through the summer. (Plus, you know my obsession with Club Monaco. If I could buy the whole store, I would. Sigh. Everything they make is so feminine, classic, and perfect!)

Also, if you’re in the market for some white jeans, I have two great pairs for you: The J.Brand Maria white skinnies ($132) and the Levi’s high-waisted white skinnies ($89)–both are super comfortable and cute! Also, tip for keeping your white jeans clean: Spray them with Scotchgard! YES seriously, it works! Stains and dirt wipe right off! Make sure you re-apply it each time you wash them though.

If you don’t have a pair of lace-up chunky heels, I think they’re the perfect spring/summer shoes! The pair I’m wearing here (old, but these are really similar) are the only heels I brought to LA and I wore them every night! They go with everything and I like that the lace-up factor adds so much personality to your outfit! Look for a neutral shade so you can wear them with any color!

Have a happy weekend!

Photos by Velvet & Popcorn 

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  1. Molly O'Connor says

    March 31, 2017 at 7:09 am

    Ugh I still haven’t seen it yet, I need to!! And YAY I cannot wait to hear how the workshop goes, I know it is going to be amazing and so helpful! Love this top and photos!!

    http://www.mollyonthemoveblog.com

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  2. Alyssa J Freitas says

    March 31, 2017 at 7:14 am

    This is such a great shoot, love the setting! Have fun this weekend with the photography and lake house 🙂

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  3. Britney Crawley says

    March 31, 2017 at 8:21 am

    LOVE everything about this outfit- almost as much as I loved Beauty and the Beast! Ahh- it was so good! I saw it on Sunday with my mom. We went during the day and the theater was full… of kids! There was a 9 year old next to me who sang all the songs loudly and off key. It was kind of precious, and then I was kind of wanting to tell her to please hush at the same time. 🙂 Two weeks ago I was obsessed with Ed Sheeran’s new music, now I’m like- step aside! All about that BnB soundtrack!

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  4. Megan says

    March 31, 2017 at 8:45 am

    This outfit and these pictures are gorgeous!!! Have an amazing weekend Jess

    // http://lifeplusbe.com/

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  5. Diana Pearl says

    March 31, 2017 at 9:41 am

    Oh gosh I miss LA. I’m in Chicago right now too and it is SO dreary! The rain yesterday!!! ??? Love this look though + really need the weather to warm up so I have more excuses to use my cult gaia bag!! So in love. Also I can’t stop listening to BATB either and I’m seeing it again this weekend! Have fun with the photography workshop!!!

    x Diana // http://www.dianapearl.com

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  6. Caitlin Edwards says

    March 31, 2017 at 9:48 am

    That top is great! I want a similar one!!

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  7. Lisa says

    March 31, 2017 at 11:36 am

    This might be one of my favorite outfit posts of yours ever! That top is dreamy, and your sunglasses are so fabulous!

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  8. Devon says

    March 31, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Love this outfit Jess! That top is seriously SO gorgeous!! Ruffles and polka dots?! I mean…alllll the heart eyes! 🙂 xo Devon Seventeen Dresses

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  9. Shaheen Khan | Lows to Luxe says

    March 31, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    You look adorable, I love that top and I wish we had that sunshine today!

    Reply
  10. angela sum says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:38 am

    What an interesting bag!

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