the square neck sweater tank

May 14, 2018

FULLY embracing color with this post! (it's a different one isn't it?!)

lately i've been seeing a lot of square necklines or maybe it's just me noticing this and coming to the party late! but i'm really diggin' the look. it's a good alternative from the round, v, and high necks. so while i was looking for a dress (like i need more), or a jumpsuit (ditto), i came across this really bright yellow tank and said YES! it also didn't help that the back is a criss cross & it was #onsale. so i bought it in black too... naturally. this is what happens when i find something i like. such a good staple for summer despite it being a sweater tank. lastly, this outfit was a good opportunity to bust out with these flower earrings from @cassandracollections, i love her jewelry and the fact that she's a local designer. #supportlocal plus, she is such a doll and i love her sense of style!

side ramblings: FINALLY started to edit my video. yes, i know you should definitely give me your best eye roll right now... but hopefully you can cut me some slack because i'm teaching myself how to use adobe premiere. talk about venturing into the unknown. but yep, i'm crazy. i'm all about learning new things and sometimes teaching yourself and diving right in is the best way to do it! fingers crossed that it will be live next week, hope see you then! xx

currently on my playlist: lost in your light by Dua Lipa ft. Miguel

the square neck sweater tank -- jannadoan.com

top | LOFT criss cross sweater tank in yellow (also avail in black and in plus sizing) -- similar but high neck // similar with a button front detail
denim | ZARA mid rise skinny jeans in white (old) -- similar and on sale // similar but distressed // similar by topshop
bag | J.Crew mini bucket bag in natural vachetta (old) -- similar // similar by Cuyana
shoes | Target Merona marcella low block heel ankle strap sandals in tan (old) -- similar // similar but suede
sunglasses | Celine marta sunglasses in havana -- newer design // similar by Le Specs
necklace | Anthropologie monogram pendant necklace
earrings c/o | Cassandra Collections flower earrings
rings | Gorjana amara ring set // Amanda Deer c/o CZ solitaire ring // Amanda Deer c/o CZ accents midi ring
bracelet c/o | Kendra Scott tiana pinch bracelet set in gold

rock all the square necklines!,
JD

photo credit: Todd White

the striped short bell sleeve dress

August 14, 2017

workwear with a little bit of flare.

sometimes it's hard to incorporate trendy fashion into workwear. but when it's subtle and it works... i go for it! this one is a pretty good example of a regular shift dress with a short bell sleeve flare to it #nopunintended. ha. while bell sleeves have been "in" for the past year, the long bell sleeve isn't really that practical for work, i can only imagine typing with them, that would drive me nuts. anyways, this was a good option! yes, sorry it is sold out but i've linked some similar options below. #bloggerproblems

these block heels are definitely one of my favorite ones i own. while they are a tad high for my taste but the strap across the toes is pretty soft -- i have debated other colors. not sure if i've mentioned this -- but i feel like Ann Taylor makes some pretty comfortable quality shoes for the price? they do. debating these pretty lace up ones in blush!

side ramblings: last week, the @kendrascott fall 2017 collection released that is inspired by Kendra's travels to Italy -- the lookbook for this collection is stunning and yet again i make mental notes about how old i'm getting and how i need to get out there one day! i digress. see all the pieces here. i cannot wait to style the lucielle y necklace & the blithe cocktail ring! other stand out pieces from the collection: the iris statement bracelet & the daria statement earrings. my blogger babe, Ela @theelaedition makes a comeback to the blogging world! she opens up about what bloggers struggle with, including some thoughts that have crossed my mind. Kimberly, @littlebittyinthecity talks about rejection which i can absolutely relate to, we all can. lastly, i saw Girl's Trip this past weekend... HILARIOUS!! i couldn't stop laughing!! #muchneeded.

currently on my playlist: i got you by Bebe Rexha

the striped short bell sleeve dress -- jannadoan.com

dress | LOFT striped short bell sleeve dress (sold out) -- similar from Banana Republic // similar from Target // similar but embroidered
shoes | Ann Taylor leda block heel sandal in navy suede -- similar from Target // similar but lower heel // similar but lace up
bag | Louis Vuitton medium neverfull in monogram canvas
sunglasses | Karen Walker number one sunglasses in black
earrings | Kendra Scott tima stud earrings in gold (favorite work earrings) -- similar // another good work stud option
necklace | Kendra Scott ginger statement necklace in black (old) -- similar
rings | Gorjana c/o shimmer stacking ring set // Gorjana amara ring set // Gorjana mini stackable ring set // Etsy stacking & midi rings // Gorjana candice CZ ring // BaubleBar ice chevron midi ring -- similar // BaubleBar tri bar ring (old) -- similar // Cassandra Collections c/o mini ring
watch | Michael Kors darci watch in gold
bracelet | Vita Fede mini titan crystal bracelet in gold -- similar

rock the short bell sleeve,
JD

photo credit: Brandon Hill

austin fashion week part 2

June 19, 2017

one post jam packed with two outfits!

these two outfits below were worn on night one and two of Austin Fashion Week #AFW. you can see night three right here along with a recap.

night 1 outfit ramblings: what drew me to this dress was the criss cross halter style and the very bright bottom (not to mention frayed!). the dress was sent to me by @hutch_design and it's a brand sold at Anthropologie.com (and you know i love me LOTS of Anthropologie!!). i received dozens of compliments on this although many thought it was a skirt vs. a dress. my tassel earring collection has grown enormously within the last year but lately, i can't help but find myself ohhing and ahhing at J.Crew earrings. these they are SO LIGHTWEIGHT. the main problem with beaded tassel earrings is that they are usually too heavy. anddddd.... i haven't seen many people wear them so they were a total WIN purchase. currently eyeing these beauties.

night 2 outfit ramblings: i recently became a ZARA addict -- great price points. one of my friends always picks the best things from there! anyways, this jumpsuit went into my cart because of the striped strapless (first strapless jumpsuit) design and the little cut out detail. like i have said before, a jumpsuit always wins and i felt this one was so appropriate for AFW. it's not too dressy or too casual. i paired it with this layered choker which i have been eyeing for so LONG! you will also see the @mollyphillipsjewelry arah bracelet i'm wearing that was purchased at AFW! she has such beautiful designs, and i'll always remember this bracelet because my blogger babes, @byhilaryrose and @heykailymae and i purchased them together. #twinngiswinning! i always love pieces with a story behind them. #sentimental

currently on my playlist: bloodstream by Ed Sheeran

austin fashion week part 2 -- jannadoan.com

i love the bright details of this dress!

night 1

dress c/o | Hutch steffi halter dress (on sale!!, wearing size 2) -- similar different color // similar // similar in skirt form // halter bodysuit with a ruffle!
bag | Forever 21 faux leather chain crossbody in tan (old) -- similar for $28
shoes | Forever 21 studded strappy sandals (old) -- similar from Target // similar
earrings | J.Crew beaded tassel earrings in white (on sale!)
sunglasses | Le Specs savanna 51mm sunglasses in tortoise -- similar
watch | Michael Kors darci watch in gold
bracelet | Nordstrom BP love knot cuff (old) -- similar by Kate Spade // similar off Etsy
rings | Gorjana c/o shimmer stacking ring set // Gorjana amara ring set // Gorjana mini stackable ring set // Etsy stacking & midi rings // Gorjana candice CZ ring // BaubleBar ice chevron midi ring -- similar // BaubleBar tri bar ring (old) -- similar // Cassandra Collections c/o mini ring

night 2

jumpsuit | ZARA cut out boat neck jumpsuit in blue/white (wearing size small) -- similar from Forever 21 with a cold shoulder detail!
bag | Gucci marmont matelasse shoulder bag in nude -- smaller version
shoes | ZARA contrasting slingback heel shoes -- similar in floral print // similar
earrings | J.Crew beaded flutter earrings in gold (on sale!) -- newer style!
sunglasses | Le Specs savanna 51mm sunglasses in tortoise -- similar
necklace c/o | BaubleBar aimee layered y-chain necklace -- similar with turquoise beads!
watch | Michael Kors darci watch in gold
bracelet | Molly Phillips arah bracelet (purchased at AFW!, love Molly's lightweight tassel earrings as well!)
rings | Gorjana c/o shimmer stacking ring set // Gorjana amara ring set // Gorjana mini stackable ring set // Etsy stacking & midi rings // Gorjana candice CZ ring // BaubleBar ice chevron midi ring -- similar // BaubleBar tri bar ring (old) -- similar // Cassandra Collections c/o mini ring

rock it ALL,
JD

photo credit: Brandon Hill.

timeless dresses by camilyn beth

June 5, 2017

feelin' extra fancy in these exquisite dresses! translates to: #pictureheavypost

a few years ago i stumbled upon @CamilynBeth through fashion blogger, @extrapetite! i fell in love with their classic designs and style. so... you can imagine how grateful i feel to be given the opportunity to work with them today! Camilyn Beth dresses are made of high quality material, the styles are timeless and will therefore be in my closet for years to come. and... they are made in the USA!

the first dress is my fave -- the Felicity. i am automatically drawn to all clothing items with a peplum hem #obsessed?, the color on this one is so vibrant and fun, and the sash is removable #littledetails! i think this dress makes a good office look (surely to turn heads) i even paired it with a navy blazer. the fuchsia goes so well with the navy and i can't seem to decide if i love it more with or without the sash!

the second dress is a strapless dress -- the Rosalina. the silk overlay with the ruffle hem makes this dress extra fancy and the back features a little dainty bow tie. perfect for brides-to-be or a night out. it goes perfectly with my first blush bag from Rebecca Minkoff -- i LOVE the LOVE crossbody #nopunintended. this dress would also look good with a sleeveless duster or draped with a trenchcoat. i recently wore this to a polo match derby event with a floppy hat and received so many compliments! #fitslikeaglove (in a good way).

side happenings: this weekend was the first relaxing weekend i literally bummed around and it FELT SO GOOD! i am off to Dallas this week for a little getaway and CANNOT wait! also, a long overdue Austin Fashion Week post will be live this week!

currently on my playlist: there's nothing holdin' me back by Shawn Mendes

timeless dresses by camilyn beth -- jannadoan.com

feelin' like i need a tropical vacay right about now!

dress #1 c/o | Camilyn Beth felicity dress in fuchsia (true to size, wearing a 2) -- also avail in periwinkle and in royal
dress #2 c/o | Camilyn Beth rosalina dress in ivory (runs a little large, wearing a 0) -- also avail in navy and in fuchsia
shoes | Ann Taylor leda block heels in navy (old) -- same style in taupe & black // similar from Target
shoes #2 | ZARA vinyl d'orsay heels in white (old) -- similar
bag #1 | Celine micro luggage tote in navy -- similar dupe for $28
bag #2 c/o | Rebecca Minkoff chevron quilted small love crossbody in blush -- avail in white, light blue, and black, tons of options and sizes on RebeccaMinkoff.com
earrings #1 | Kendra Scott aston statement earrings in ivory (old) -- similar
earrings #2 | BaubleBar peony drops (sold out on BB) -- avail on bloomingdales! // similar
watch | Michael Kors darci watch in gold
bracelet | Nordstrom BP love knot cuff (old) -- similar by Kate Spade // similar off Etsy
rings | Gorjana c/o shimmer stacking ring set // Gorjana amara ring set // Gorjana mini stackable ring set // Etsy stacking & midi rings // Gorjana candice CZ ring // BaubleBar ice chevron midi ring -- similar // BaubleBar tri bar ring (old) -- similar // Cassandra Collections c/o mini ring
lips | MAC amplified creme lipstick in brick-o-la

rock the Camilyn Beth,
JD

photo credit: Brandon Hill
a post done in collaboration with Camilyn Beth.
dresses provided by Camilyn Beth, bag provided by Rebecca Minkoff, all opinions are my own.

day to night in a lace shift dress

May 29, 2017

shifting this shift dress from day to night! #nopunintended

high five to my first yellow dress and my first time working with one of my favorite brands -- @bananarepublic! when i received this lace shift dress i knew i wanted to style it two ways; day and night (one of my favorite types of posts!). i love pieces that you can grab from your closet for a casual day or a night out. in my opinion, those are the most versatile pieces of clothing that are worth every penny! plus it is fun to get creative and see how you can style them both ways.

i am slowly embracing more color into my life and the yellow of this Banana Republic leaf lace shift dress makes me so happy (also avail in white)! it is a great piece for summertime, the shift-fit is forgiving, and the lace makes it such an easy piece to transition from a dressy to a casual look in a matter of seconds. dress it up with some white pumps and a fun white bag (i love this one with the lemon charms!). wear it casual style with some flat sandals and a denim jacket and w a rattan/straw bag. either way that you choose, you can't go wrong!

side happenings: finally getting over this nasty bug i've had for almost a MONTH! i was so miserable! #aintnobodygottimeforthat. austin fashion week #AFW2017 was a complete BLAST! i feel so grateful for many things i my life and i cannot wait to share photos and a recap -- COMING SOON!

currently on my playlist: stay by Zedd & Alessia Cara

day to night in a lace shift dress -- jannadoan.com

dress c/o | Banana Republic leaf lace shift dress in yellow (also available in white)
jacket | Old Navy denim jacket -- similar but darker wash
bag | ZARA mini crossbody bag in white -- similar but colorblocked // J.Crew Factory rattan clutch in natural pale gold -- similar
shoes | ZARA vinyl d'orsay heels in white (old) -- similar // Sam Edelman gigi sandal in saddle leather -- similar from Target
necklace | etsy monogram necklace in dearest daddy initials (1.25" and 20" chain) -- similar by BaubleBar // similar in acrylic
earrings | Kendra Scott sky earrings in white pearl (old) -- larger version // similar
sunglasses | Celine tilda sunglasses in dark tortoise -- similar but more cateye (great brand, really fits well!)
watch | Michael Kors darci watch in gold (on sale!) -- avail in rose gold
bracelet | Nordstrom BP love knot cuff (old) -- similar by Kate Spade // similar off Etsy
rings | Gorjana c/o shimmer stacking ring set // Gorjana amara ring set // Gorjana mini stackable ring set // Etsy stacking & midi rings // Gorjana candice CZ ring // BaubleBar ice chevron midi ring -- similar // BaubleBar tri bar ring (old) -- similar // Cassandra Collections c/o mini ring
lips | MAC amplified creme lipstick in brick-o-la

rock the lace shift dress,
JD

photo credit: Brandon Hill
a post done in collaboration with Banana Republic.
dress provided by Banana Republic, all opinions are my own.

the peplum top & coral pants

May 8, 2017

not your average pants.

add a pop of color to your work wardrobe with some colored pants! as much as i love B&W, i feel like it's a good idea to throw in some color sometimes?! these coral pants make me pretty happy. and what's better is that it goes with NAVY!! i have worn this to work a few times and always receive so many compliments. i have a hard time finding work pants because i am SO PICKY. most of them are always too long in terms of length and inseam, the material is too thin or too thick/wooly. there are no slanted pockets (don't ask but this is such a huge must for me), there are pleats or the closure is an extended tab. anyways, call me crazy but these Banana Republic Avery pants fit perfectly and meet all my pant expectations! they are also available in regular, tall, and petite and multiple colors! i'm thinking the light blue might be next!

onto the top. well, it's peplum. it's white. and it's pleated. that's all!

side happenings: for the past week i have been battling a nasty bug. i have not been sick for three years and i'm pretty much down for the count right now. #sucks. this past weekend i was going to skip out on a Derby day polo match (that happens ONCE A YEAR!) but someone knocked some sense into me and said, "get up. dress up. show up." i firmly believe in the power of showing up. i just needed a nudge. it was so fun but obviously i couldn't take much of it, #noregrets. more picts at the end! i am also trying all remedies to get myself better for Austin Fashion Week!!

currently on my playlist: chained to the rhythm by Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley

the peplum top & coral pants -- jannadoan.com

top | Banana Republic pleated peplum top in white -- similar
pants | Banana Republic avery-fit pant in fire coral (older color) -- avail in blush and light blue & fuchsia // avail with a scalloped hem // avail in linen
blazer | H&M jersey blazer in navy (old) -- similar in grey & black // similar and avail in eight colors
shoes | Ann Taylor leda block heels in navy (older color, pretty comfy for this height) -- same style but in copper & black // similar at Target // similar but lower heel
bag | Celine micro luggage tote in navy -- similar dupe for $28
sunglasses | Le Specs savanna 51mm sunglasses in tortoise -- similar
earrings | Kendra Scott tessa studs in clear -- available in druzy
necklace | SLATE helios necklace in gold via rocksbox
watch | Michael Kors darci watch in gold
bracelet | Nordstrom BP love knot cuff (old) -- similar by Kate Spade // similar off Etsy
rings | Gorjana c/o shimmer stacking ring set // Gorjana amara ring set // Gorjana mini stackable ring set // Etsy stacking & midi rings // Gorjana candice CZ ring // BaubleBar ice chevron midi ring -- similar // BaubleBar tri bar ring (old) -- similar // Cassandra Collections mini ring
lips | MAC amplified creme lipstick in brick-o-la

rock the fun colored pants,
JD

photo credit: Brandon Hill

wearing @camilynbeth at @victorycuppolo with @jesskatt123 // @stylebeacon — wearing @camilynbeth at @victorycuppolo with @jesskatt123 // @stylebeacon

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the knotted tank & high waist skinny jeans

May 1, 2017

three firsts in one post: high waist jeans, choker, and flatforms!

i have wanted to try some high waist jeans for so long! y'all know how much i love my @hudsonjeans, i usually go for the Nico mid-rise skinny jeans and have them in about six washes. i love the fit!! #fitslikeaglove. well, i decided to take it a step up or is it a waist up?! Hudson Jeans make a Barbara high waist fit. they are true to size, i'm very short (5'2") so always have to get jeans hemmed but nothing a little folding up of the hem couldn't solve. but wait, is it just me or do they make my short legs look longer?!?! now... i am a fan of the high rise fit. they are perfect when you have shorter tops or need some forgiving jeans when you indulge a little too much on chips & salsa #guilty #suckseverythingin. i'm eyeing them in a lighter wash and raw hem next! the Krista regular rise is also available for those not interested in the mid or high rise.

i cannot get enough of knotted details right now for some reason, but this tank is going to save me this summer, i have a feeling it is gonna be a hot one in TEXAS. i also wanted to try out the choker trend and instead of the black chokers, i like the dainty gold ones. they are more subtle and therefore a good way to ease into wearing chokers if you are new to them. this one is tri-layered and has a some pretty turquoise stones!

lastly, flatforms. hopping onto this bandwagon pretty late. but i waited too long to buy them last year. they sold out pretty quickly but came back again this year! any kind of platform or flatform are automatically comfortable shoes and i am all about that comfort. these are going to go great with all summer outfits!

side happenings: last week i attended the @SuitSupply x @fashionx.co. i have seen this store in Dallas, but they recently opened up at the Domain recently and is a suit heaven for men. great prices and a one-stop-shop where you can get all the suit essentials; head to toe. here, i finally met Matt of Fashion X who puts on Austin Fashion Week (and Dallas & Houston)! i seriously can not wait for #AFWshenanigans!
event photos by: @cbarronjr

currently on my playlist: cold by Maroon 5 ft. Future