the smocked two piece set

the two piece life.

donā€™t get me wrong, i love a good one piece. but i ALSO love a good two piece. oh why you say? because it takes the thinking out of matching a top and bottom when you wear the two together, and you can also wear them as separates! thatā€™s #winning in my opinion. smocked details have been all the rage lately and itā€™s an intimidating textured fabric. oh why you say? because it really HUGS you. everywhere. this is actually one thatā€™s out of my comfort zone because rarely will you see me wearing anything this fitted OR short. BUT this two piece is actually covering a lot in fashion ā€” itā€™s two pieces, smocked, 3/4 ruched sleeves (that I actually took down to wear as an off the shoulder, see sixth picture), and the skirt has a tiered ruffle hem too. i love ALL the above. it was a windy as heck day (just my luck) so on top of being uncomfortable, Steven mentioned that i have some pretty good stoic faces. he always encourages me to do different things and tries to bring the ā€œmodelā€ out in me haha. either way, as you can tell, it was a blast. with people laughing at me as well. of course. lastly, you do need the bag. it sold out pretty quickly but back with a rainbow tassel now that is also removable. i say itā€™s a good Clare V alice dupe for WAY cheaper.

side ramblings: letā€™s seeā€¦ itā€™s been a while. but oh ya girl was offered a side ā€œmodelingā€ gig for some local Austin brands!! say whaaaa?! haha. i know, iā€™m pretty dang lucky though. honestly, the easiest money iā€™ve made and it was so chill and fun (thatā€™s all that matters). i thought to myself, ā€œdang janna, you get to do a lot of pretty cool things.ā€ life is good. OH, i chopped my hair with my gal @elizabeth.jane.hair. by chopped i mean 3ā€ which is the equivalent to feeling like 6ā€ on a person who has #longhairprobs. digginā€™ the new do tho! also, i tried a hot stone massage!! i was always intimidated by them, but the stones donā€™t actually sit on you (as the photos always depict), the masseuse uses it while theyā€™re massaging you. needless to say iā€™ll be getting this add-on every time i go to @massagesway! use code ā€œJANNA20ā€ to receive 20% off. and ask for my guy James!! he da man. lastly, the @rachelparcell x @nordstrom collection launched last week! while the collection features more dressy pieces i managed to pick up a casual ruffle dress that sold out within a few hours. will show yā€™all soon! xx

currently listening to: sucker by Jonas Brothers

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two piece c/o | Red Dress Boutique sea to sky two piece set in light blue striped ā€” similar but red orange! // similar but red // similar but strapless // similar and not as tight
shoes | Treasure & Bond sannibel platform wedge sandal in tan leather ā€” similar by Target for $35 // similar and love these by Sam Edelman // similar but lower
bag | Nordstrom joni circular raffia tote ā€” similar by Lā€™Space // similar // similar for $40
earrings c/o | BaubleBar mini pinata tassel earrings in white (old, are these even still IN? idk but iā€™m wearing them anyways! haha) ā€” newer style
necklaces | Amanda Deer satellite choker in gold // Anthropologie monogram pendant necklace 
sunglasses | Celine marta sunglasses in havana (my fave sunnies!) ā€” newer design // love these for $99
rings | Gorjana amara ring set // Amanda Deer c/o CZ solitaire ring // Amanda Deer c/o CZ accents midi ring
watch | Michael Kors darci watch in gold   

rock all the two-pieces,
JD

photo credit: Steven Gunter