how to style the sezane will jacket

March 4, 2024

the jacket for all seasons

luckily, my partnership with Sézane continues I decided to go with the Sézane will jacket #gifted that i’ve been eyeing for a while now and it comes in so many colors to choose from! i wasn’t sure how it would look on me due to length. turns out, i had nothing to worry about 🙂 it reminds me of a utility jacket but more sleek and structured. BTW, the utility jacket is my go-to travel jacket. i take it on every. single. trip. with me because honestly, it goes with EVERYTHING and it has functional pockets. i was hoping the will jacket would do the same in a more elevated way and it did not disappoint. the pockets are very deep and i love how the material keeps its structure since it is denim-like.

here, i decided to style it a couple of different ways. it’s all about versatility #amirite! i’ve always wanted to belt something like this and i love how it turned out. you can layer it (even over a dress which i have always wanted to try), belt it, and wear it as a top itself like a button down. you can dress it up and you can dress it down. check out all four looks after the jump!

side ramblings: 2024. it’s been a slowwww start here full of self-care. i’ve been enjoying spending time at home working on my paint-by-numbers, upgrading the home office, reading, playing mah jong, watching Modern Family with my parents, going down reddit thread rabbit holes about mechanical keyboards (new hobby) and trader joes (of course). it’s been a grand time!

invites + on the radar //

with this timely post, Sézane’s Austin pop-up opens on Friday, 03/08 at 1011 S. Congress Avenue Suite 130 (between Everlane and All Birds at Music Lane)! i was able to preview the store this past weekend and it is gorgeous. makes me miss Paris! i hope it becomes a permanent boutique in Austin🤞 hours of operation: Open Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm and Sundays: 11 am to 6 pm. stop by and check them out! it’s also a great way to try on their sizes if you are unsure and feel all their luxe fabrics and textiles!
i was invited into The Guest House // @welcometgh earlier this week and i gotta say, it was an AMAZING experience 💯 i loved all. the. dishes., the service, and the ambiance was 110% swanky. i’ll be returning soon! dishes ordered: complimentary brioche (OMG LAYERED GOODNESS), steak tartare, traditional caviar service, parmesean truffle crusted filet, miso mushrooms, the garden dessert (a must), and the tres leches x tiramisu dessert! they will be opening the take away section soon (and i hope they have that brioche available!) and the little outdoor wine garden! so happy to see this space filled on 2nd street!

other notable eats lately //

@mysweetishfriend — the swedish tosca almond cake is life changing i tell ya
@kpotbbqandhotpot — finally a korean BBQ and hot pot place down south!!
@tareaustin — omakase for life. slowly trying all the omakase offerings in ATX, next on the list is @craftomakase
@yuki.atx — yes, it’s known for its handrolls, but the nigiri is where it’s at
@uchibarestaurants — a diff uchi-vibe but i’m here for it!

currently on my playlist: headlights home by Mat Kearney

currently reading: hook, line, and sinker by Tessa Bailey

LOOK 1 - layered over a t-shirt or layered over a t-shirt and belted

LOOK 1: layered openly over a graphic t-shirt

LOOK 2. as a top itself. for good measure, just three buttons only + an ever so slight pop in the collar

jacket c/o | Sézane will jacket in khaki (sized down to a XS)
dress | Old Navy eyelet midi dress (very old) — similar but a maxi with classy cut outs!
denim c/o | Everlane kick crop jeans in white (very old) — similar by Madewell // similar by J.Crew Factory // loving these wide leg ones!
top | J.Crew Factory le weekend t-shirt (so old) — similar Paris one! // this striped one would go so perfectly too!
belt | Ann Taylor waist belt (old) — similar and love the one by Sezane
leggings | Athleta salutation stash 7/8 tight in black — similar on Amazon for $29
sports top | Amazon high neck sports bra crop top in white

until next time,
JD

3 holiday looks in J.Crew

December 12, 2022

tis’ the season!

first post of December, a month that will just FLY by! it’ll be Christmas before we know it 😊 i’m breaking up my Europe posts to prep you up for some holiday fashion. there’s one more Europe post planned on French pharmacies, coming soon!

i’m ecstatic to end the year with one of my favorite brands, @jcrew! in this post i’m sharing three holiday looks that will have you feeling festive in no time. one of the aspects i love about fall fashion is the layering BUT also, the fall textures such as: suede, velvet, sequins, feathers, leather, etc. it makes an outfit multidimensional and… FUN! here i’m sharing textured-goodness with a feather hem dress (look 1), a sequin top (look 2), and a lace top (look 3). all the photos & details after the jump!

to wrap up the year #punintended, come spend it at the holiday shopping event i’m hosting with @jcrew! it’ll be a great time, and you’re invited, see the invite below for details & see yah there!!

lastly, it has been a longgg time since ya girl shot some real photos and it was a blast (despite the rain)! these are the types of photos i live for. the ones where i get to co-create with a like-minded creative individual who helps me make a vision come to life. it’s a partnership that takes time, collaboration, trust, putting yourself out there, taking a chance, opening yourself up to new ideas/trying different things. all of which may seem weird but that’s what it’s about to me! thanking you, @janeyunphoto 😉

YOU’RE INVITED!

the Janna Doan x J.Crew Holiday Shopping Event is coming up real soon!!

when? // friday, 12/16/2022

time? // from 1-3PM

where? // J.Crew at the Domain // 11501 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 137 (across from Starbucks)

what? // come say howdy!, shop the holiday collection, get styled, or finish your holiday shopping! also, receive a pair of cashmere socks with any $200+ purchase (while supplies last)

light treats // light bites & sips

RSVP below! 😊

RSVP HERE!

side ramblings: i spent thanksgiving in Hawaii and it was amazing. it was the first time being away from home, not hosting thanksgiving (one of my favorite holidays). it was strange TBH. but would i do it again? HELL YES! i’m looking forward to putting the hawaii post together, but all meals were fantastic. i didn’t have one bad meal there. lastly, it’s #birthdaymonth so here we go — bring on all the #birthdaytreats! brb as i stuff my face this week. birthday calories don’t count, right?!

currently on my playlist: glow by Brett Eldredge

currently reading: every summer after by Carly Fortune

LOOK 1 — nothing says festive like a feather piece! here is adds such a fun hem to a classic **#LBD.** side effects of this dress include random twirling.

LOOK 1 — festive feather //

dress c/o | J.Crew crepe feather-trim shift dress in black (wearing size ) — also love this feather-trim long sleeve shirt // feather-trim pants + shirt
earrings | Mejuri charlotte bold hoops in gold vermeil — also avail in a huggie version!
necklace | Ann Taylor crystal necklace in gold (old) — similar // love this one from J.Crew Factory
bag | Zara velvet box clutch in black (old) — similar but convertible // similar on amazon
shoes | Madden Girl bella black heel sandal in black — avail on amazon

LOOK 2 — sequins are always fun! i styled this more casually with some faux leather pants and texture play is **#onfire** here. it also has a matching mini skirt if you want to go full-on-sequin!

LOOK 2 — sequin sparkle //

top c/o | J.Crew sequin shell top in black — also avail in a mini skirt // sequin bustier midi dress // sequin + tweed sheath dress!!! // tank + cardi set
pants | Abercrombie & Fitch vegan leather ankle straight pants in black (run small, size up, wearing size 27 short) — similar but skinny
blazer | H&M puff sleeve blazer (old) — love this velvet one
earrings | Mejuri charlotte bold hoops in gold vermeil — also avail in a huggie version!
shoes | TOPSHOP strippy heeled sandals in black (old) — love these!

LOOK 3 — lace is always a timeless piece. this one has a built in cami and i also paired it casually with some wide leg pants. the color of the lace top is so vibrant and i love the eyelash details at the end of the sleeves!

LOOK 3 — lace love //

top c/o | J.Crew scalloped lace mockneck top in regal blue — also avail in a ruffleneck dress // button-up top // classic pencil skirt!
pants | J.Crew sydney wide-leg pant in bi-stretch cotton in black (runs small, size up, wearing a 4P)
bag | Red Dress Boutique polished and poised bag in black
shoes | Jimmy Choo abel pumps in black patent (old design) — similar

cheers!,
JD

photo credit: @janeyunphoto

it's about time

October 17, 2022

time & courage.

gosh where to begin?! let’s talk about taking a break from social media for 5 months. IT WAS THE BEST! completely unplugging was amazing — i didn’t worry about content, or what others were doing, i was just FREE to BE. i support the social media detox and may do this every summer when it becomes too hot to do anything. some life events happened such as: my little (not so little) cousin graduated from RICE! my father retired (so proud of him!), AND…. i spent TWO WEEKS in Europe! (finally marked off my bucket list! and blog posts already in the queue about this!).

you can find me in deep thoughts over here on the topics of time and courage. but why you ask? approaching 38, that’s what i’ll blame it on. more after the jump!

currently on my playlist: about damn time by Lizzo

time // time is a thief! i find myself wanting time to slow down even more so than before. i see my niece and nephew growing up so quickly, my parents aging and it makes me wish that i could stop time & savor all the moments — where did time go? i guess that’s the sad thing about it… is that it waits on no one. it’s the most valuable currency. i feel like most of us live day to day, routine through routine as if each day is given and predictable, that we forget to go about it more intentionally. it makes you question, am i spending my time on the right people and things? am i creating a meaningful life i’m proud of? what if i didn’t have much time left, what would i do differently, how would i change the way i live/love? how would i approach each day? deep thoughts. i know. but makes you wonder. i also watched some time warp movies such as The Lake House and Long Story Short which amplifies these types of thoughts. just something to ponder about life. see what no social media does to ya?! 😄

courage // have you seen 'the call to courage by Brene Brown’? if not, it’s available on Netflix and i highly recommend you watch it. i’ve seen it 2-3x now. each time it’s a tearjerker. it’s funny how we grew up thinking that vulnerability is a sign of weakness. Brene teaches that the irony is that is in order for us to experience love, belonging, and joy, we have to be vulnerable. and to be vulnerable requires you to be brave/courageous. i for one am terrible at vulnerability. but it’s something i’m working on. Brene describes vulnerability as uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure; all of which are terrifying to me. it wasn’t until my late 30s that courage and vulnerability became more prominent in my life. BUT it makes me wonder what my life would be/look like if my younger self took more chances, put myself out there more, and played it bigger? unfortunately, time is that unrenewable resource, there is no going back. having the self-awareness of your shortcomings is always the first step to make those life changes for the better. Brene also goes into talking about vulnerability in the workplace which i found very interesting. below are my favorite quotes from Brene’s Netflix special:

today, i choose courage over comfort. i can’t make a commitment for tomorrow, but today i’m going to choose to be brave.
vulnerability isn’t about winning or losing. it’s having the courage to show up when u can’t control the outcome.
vulnerability is hard, scary, and feels dangerous. but not as hard, scary, or dangerous as getting to the end of your life and having to ask yourself what if… what if i would’ve shown up? what if i would have said i love you, what if xyz. show up, be seen, answer the call to courage, because you’re worth it. you are worth being brave.
-Brene Brown

dress | J.Crew daydream dress in white linen (perfect for family photos) — similar but short sleeve // similar by Tuckernuck // love this one in blue & white floral print // similar but sleeveless
earrings | Mejuri charlotte bold hoops in gold vermeil
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver
rings | gorjana diamond row ring in 14K gold // gorjana diamond stacking ring in 14K gold

xx,
JD

photo credit: lil blogger sis @simplyyvan

JD x J.Crew spring 2022

April 4, 2022

#springvibes in full swing

besides all the pollen in the air. there’s something else. there has to be. lately i’ve been feeling inspired by spring fashion and have been on a legit spree. i can’t help it. loving all the colors, florals, crop tops, wide leg pants etc… ontop of that, the weather in #ATX has been perfect (almost a little too warm actually) but i’m enjoying every moment of it before it gets unbearable. #happy

YOU’RE INVITED!

the Janna Doan x J.Crew Spring Styling Event is coming up real soon!!

when? // sunday, 04/10/2022

time? // from 2-5PM

where? // J.Crew at the Domain // 11501 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 137 (across from Starbucks)

what? // come say howdy!, shop the spring collection, get styled!

light treats // tate’s cookies & san pellegrino

RSVP below! 😊

RSVP here!

my J.Crew pictures came back and for once in over 2+ years i have some professional photos!!! GAH i’m so excited to share them with you — it feels good to get back out there again. here, i’m featuring two items from the J.Crew Spring 2022 collection. the J.Crew puff sleeve cropped top was an unexpected like. it has spring written all over it and comes in a couple of prints too. #styletip: pair it with high waisted straight or skinny jeans, wide leg pants, and skirts. i love the sweetheart neckline (drawn to them lately) with the front pleat detail, and the puff sleeve. you can also pull the sides down and wear it off-the-shoulder for a flirty look too! = versatile. also, it’s so perfect with those purple flowers overhead isn’t it? in terms of sizing i’m wearing a S which is typical in crop tops.

the second is the J.Crew linen daydream dress featuring a puff sleeve and side slit. it’s lined so no need to worry about it being see-thru. i also like how it’s linen that you can wash. i found the fit to have a little more than normal material in the hip area so i sized down to an XS. it flows so nicely and despite reviews, i like the side slit. i paired it with a straw bag and flat sandals. on top of being a great vacay dress, it is also great dress for brunch with the girls as well!

here are my other J.Crew #picks from the Spring 2022 line that you need in your closet STAT:

J.Crew sedona basket bag — what’s too many basket bags? asking for a friend…
J.Crew wide leg eco cupro pant in palest peach — this is such a fun print!! the eco cupro is a very luxe fabric too, so i’ll be eyeing this when it goes on sale. also has a matching blazer.
J.Crew button down cotton poplin dress in white floral — i tried the regular size on in store and recommend the petite sizing if you’re shorter than 5’2” like me. i love the neckline and print!
J.Crew kate straight leg pant in gentle sea — also has a matching blazer.
J.Crew eco cupro slip dress in pale mocha — this probably isn’t part of the Spring 2022 collection, but i purchased this today since i’ve been eyeing it for months and it’s finally 30% off. like i said, the cupro fabric is very luxe feeling. almost like a suede silk!

side ramblings: i can’t believe this event @JCrew is happening NEXT WEEKEND!! so crazy. i can’t wait and hope to see you there! stop by to say howdy, get styled by me, or shop the spring collection! #lifeisgood #grateful

noteable sale: the @sephora sale for VIBers begin 04/05-04/11 so get your carts ready! i know mine is… overflowing. but at least with new things i want to try? here’s a peek of what’s in my cart right now 😁 what’s in yours? per savvymama Doan, this is the best time to stock up on favorites or try something new. and she ain’t wrong.

currently on my playlist: summer feelings by Lennon Stella ft. Charlie Puth