the twist back sweater

February 5, 2018

couldn't let a winter season go by without OTKs (over the knee boots).

sometimes you come across a pretty good shein.com find, even if it's at 2AM. #score. i'm always on the fence about this online store because 75% of the time the stuff doesn't work for me and the fact that it takes FOREVER to ship. when it arrives you're like "oh yea.. i did order that." i know, #FWP. but everything i ordered was a keeper -- stay tuned! while i love mock neck, loose, and more practical sweaters, i am always drawn to the slouchy ones that you can pull off as a one shoulder. sometimes a lil skin never hurt anyone!! the front seems like a normal sweater but the back actually has a twist/knotted detail #sexyback. the good thing is that you can still wear a normal bra with this so def a bonus in my books. also works for a casual valentine's/galentine's outing!

side ramblings: it's hard to believe that it's FEB. YIKEs. i took a good break from all social media and blogging. it's funny because i actually had people messaging me asking if i was okay because i wasn't posting lol. and by "break" i mean three weeks, which is quite a bit for me -- going to bed at a decent hour, actually GETTING SLEEP. it's kinda crazy how when go from being sleep deprived 24/7 to actually getting sleep... you are even more tired. #cantwin. i'm also excited that the event world is picking up this week, it's been so dead lately but i'm looking forward to getting back on "the scene" with my girls! oh and #SXSW is just around the corner!!! hope y'all have a great week ahead and thanks so much for stopping by!

currently on my playlist: there for you by Troye Sivan ft. Martin Garrix

top | Shein twist detail infinity sweater in burgundy (avail in 5 colors) -- available with a pearl embellishment // similar by LOFT // similar by ASTR // similar by Topshop
denim | Hudson Jeans nico mid-rise skinny jean in abbey wash (old) -- similar // love these by Citizens of Humanity // similar and $64
bag c/o | Henri Bendel noho satchel in black pebbled leather -- same but more structured // similar and love this style because the handles fold down
shoes | Unisa saranaa over the knee boot in black suede (old) -- current style // similar from Target! // love the low heel more
sunglasses | Celine caty sunglasses in black -- similar
earrings c/o | Amanda Deer fan ear jackets in gold
necklace | Amanda Deer satellite choker in gold // Anthropologie monogram pendant necklace
rings | Gorjana amara ring set // Amanda Deer c/o CZ solitaire ring // Amanda Deer c/o CZ accents midi ring

rock all the sexy sweaters,
JD

photo credit: Steven Gunter

the cold shoulder (top)

October 17, 2016

the cold shoulder sans cold weather.

the cold shoulder (trend) has been around for awhile, but i'm just now getting to it #whatsnew! coming into the game late, i thought about how i could wear this trend into fall. oh! hello long sleeves and over the knee (OTK) boots.

i've seen a lot of cold shoulder tops, mainly for summer, but this one got my attention due to the criss cross design. as luck would have it, i ordered a size a bit too small fearing the sleeves would be too long, so it's a little tight on the neck #slightchoke #thingsidoforpictures. in the end, the sleeves were actually an elastic band. WHOMP WHOMP. still, a great piece if you order the right size, also i would probably pair this with leopard print pumps and even a black floppy hat!

again, my love for Henri Bendel. this fall bag is in full rotation right now. of course, i had to get the Henri Bendel twilly to go with it! #butofcourse

side note: have y'all seen Sully? great movie. went to the Diptyque grand opening at the Domain in Austin last week hosted by the one and only @camillestyles! was a great event and if you haven't checked out Diptyque, it's an exquisite brand from Paris featuring personal & home fragrances, and face & body care.

currently on my playlist: cool girl by Tove Lo (for all my cool girls, that's YOU!)

top | Shein criss cross cold shoulder long sleeve blouse in black -- similar // similar // similar but a dress // similar but a tighter fit and good for tucking
denim | Hudson nico mid-rise skinny jeans in abbey wash (old) -- similar
shoes | Unisa saranaa over the knee boot in black suede (avail in five colors!) -- similar from Target // similar with stiletto heel
bag | Henri Bendel uptown satchel in black & Henri Bendel twilly in navy (sold out) -- similar but mini version
sunglasses | Karen Walker number one sunglasses in black -- similar
earrings | BaubleBar mini pinata tassel drops in pink (love these!!) -- similar but regular version
bracelet c/o | The PeachBox roman empress bangle in gold (use code "jannadoan" to receive 15% off your purchase, good until 10/31) -- i also have the metallic t bar bangle in gold and love it!
lips | Tom Ford lip color in casablanca
nails | essie polish in angora cardi

rock the cold shoulder,
JD

the cropped sweater & OTK boots

February 11, 2016

my first pair of OTKs. eeeppp. (not to be confused with office tool kit).

i finally got around to purchasing my first pair of over the knee (OTK) boots. i've avoided these because i have very large calves (but the suede offers stretch) and i'm pretty short (5' 2"), so i felt like these would make me look even shorter. what excuses! Stuart Weitzman is a huge influencer in terms of OTK boots, but i ain't got a money tree, so these Unisa OTKs were such a good dupe of the SW highland boot (retails for $798 USD)! these are a little high for me and there isn't much arch support but i definitely don't plan on wearing them long distances. i'll be purchasing some flat OTKs for a more comfy alternative. any suggestions?!

the cropped sweater & OTK boots -- jannadoan.com

i can't wait to try these OTKs with a skirt or a dress but it was cold, so i went with LAYERS for this shoot. this itchy cropped sweater never gets worn, so i solved that problem by layering it with a button down. the best part is that this is a NON-IRON button down (yes, please!). let me tell you how i am not a fan of ironing so thank goodness Banana Republic has a great line of non-iron shirts for people like me. honestly, i've never ironed so much in my life!! #bloggerlife #thestruggleisreal

i'm also trying out a new way to shop my posts visually. let me know your thoughts!

currently on my playlist: me, myself, and i by G-Eazy & Bebe Raexha
y'all, i am totally loving this song right now!! i often think that during the hardest times in our lives, we usually find ourselves alone. that's why it's so important to count on yourself to pull through #nomatterwhat #memyselfandi