Fashion Tidbits: Round 2!

Here are just a few little things I've stumbled upon in my travels here in the great, wide world of the Internet, that I thought I would pass on to my loyal (at least I hope you are) readers!!

1) So, I've been out of high school for a while, but for some reason I still love looking at formal dresses. So if you have high-school-aged girls, or are one yourself, I wanted to direct you to GoJane.com. They have alot of great new styles for prom (if you're doing the early shopping thing) and at great prices! And it beats rifling through department store racks at the last second trying to find something that twelve of your other classmates aren't already wearing. (Sound like a flashback? haha.)

2) Something I noticed while Christmas shopping this year: Ed Hardy is now at the Buckle! Now, being as I am a part (however small) of the tattoo culture in this country, I love it when designs like this start to become more widely accepted as everyday apparel. Now, I would argue that the prices of the particular pieces are a little steep for what they are, and I personally haven't had the best luck with anything from the Buckle that isn't jeans, but you may have better luck with the selection of Ed Hardy at Dillard's as well. I think I may have even seen Ed Hardy baby apparel there! How cute! (Can't you tell my kid's going to be one of those with crazy colored hair and mohawks and stuff? haha.)

3) Now, I'm not saying the election of the first Black President isn't a big deal, but jeans?!? Denimology covers the label Red Monkey Company and their new jeans design for President-Elect Obama. As far as I can tell, they don't have a ladies line, but I think overall their designs are pretty snazzy.

Until next time!!

Hot Item of the Season!

Hey Ladies! (and Gentlemen, we don't discriminate here. haha.)

As you may or may not know, I'm spending my winter perusing Maternity fashions, because I honestly don't want to resort to lounging around for the next three months in sweatpants (i know, gasp!). And I just found the cutest dress on SALE at tobi.com (the link should be updated on my little sidebar over there.) and there's just enough time left in winter to get some good wear out of it! And it won't just look good on my steadily ballooning frame. I honestly think it's the perfect piece to use as a base for a simple, cute outfit this winter!

Left on Houston Landmark Sweater Dress, $125, Tobi

And honestly, can you believe its already time for Resort season? I'll be posting my picks for this summer's hot swimwear here soon! (And if anyone can give me some tips on getting my figure back for swimsuit season I would greatly appreciate it! haha.)

Great News!!

Sorry I haven't been able to post on a regular schedule. I got a new e-mail and haven't had the chance to transfer all of my mailing lists and such over to it yet.

Anyways, the reason I stopped by my blogs today is not only because I'm bored, but I actually have a great bit of news! My fiance and I are expecting our first child! I'm only about 3 months along, and I haven't even had my first sonogram yet, but I'm really hoping that he (or she) is healthy and I'm very excited for when he arrives! So, around the beginning of March I should be posting some pictures of my newborn!

And it's good news for the blog as well, since I'm not going to be working as many hours, I can sit at home in front of the TV and type out more of my clever and informative posts!

Until then, stay classy!
xoxo Jess

The Search for the Perfect Summer Dress!!

It's that time again, ladies! Summer's about to hit, and every fashionista is in the throes of a wardrobe re-vamp. What a better place to start than with the perfect summer dress? Whether your style is flirty, swingy, short, long, printed, striped, or strapless, all the best brands are introducing fresh new picks for the season. Below are just a few examples from my favorite sites:

Ella Moss Yasemin Strapless Maxi Dress, $191, Shopbop

Light, bright, and strapless! Perfect as a coverup or for a casual outdoor lunch.

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture St. Barts Dress, $175 (On Sale!!), Shopbop

This one just SCREAMS yacht party, doesn't it? (Or maybe just some shopping in the Art District with the girls)

Mara Hoffman Print Sleeveless Draped Dress, $352, shopbop

Just the right length, with great visual interest in both the shape and print. I could see myself out clubbing in this!

And for more modest price ranges...

Three-Tone Silk Dress, $40, Forever21

Luxurious silk-chiffon dip dyed and banded to create a bit darker take on the sundress- but still just as fun!

Lux Braidstrap Print Dress, $58, Urban Outfitters

A bit more casual, with an interesting pattern...perfect with a pair of ballet flats or this summer's "it" shoe- the gladiator!!

Tuck Jersey Dress, $58, Urban Outfitters

Another multi-functional number: by day, a coverup; by night, club attire! Cut in a super-flirty length and style. Not to mention an eye-catching color! Rock on!!

Just think - I found all of these wonderful pieces (and so many more that it would take days to post them all) in just about an hour or so of surfing. If you're still searching, as I am, for that perfect summer dress, please share your amazing finds with me as well!

sweet summer footwear: the gladiator

So I was browsing through my usual websites, and I found the most AMAZING treasure trove of summer footwear at reasonable prices!

Can you guess where?

That's right, one of my absolute favorite shopping sites: Urban Outfitters.

So, we all remember the boom of gladiator sandals last year, and it looks like that trend's here to stay (at least for a while.) Here are some of my choice favorite styles from UO:

Leather Circle Gladiator, $38, Urban Outfitters

Helena Gladiator Sandal, $34, Urban Outfitters

We Who See Petticoat Sandal, $58, Urban Outfitters

The first of these styles is a bit simpler version of your basic gladiator sandal, with a bit of visual interest in the form of the leather circle connecting the straps.

The second, a simpler version with a modern twist- metallic material.

The third and final, is technically not a gladiator at all, but a cute, somewhat strange interpretation of the summer classic - a thong sandal.

What I love the most about these styles is not only the variety, but the value for the price.

But my one question to all you loyal readers out there is: how best to wear these cute summer essentials? All thoughts and opinions greatly appreciated!

Till next time!!

375 Person Photo Shoot by Daslu

So how awesome does this sound: your favorite store (if you have one), where you and your family have been shopping for years, surprises you with your very own personal, professional photo shoot. And not only that, but your photo gets published on the cover of your very own personal copy of that store's monthly publication?

Too good to be true? Well that dream (or, rather, the surprise of their lives) came true for 375 of the Brazilian department store Daslu's most loyal clients. And then all of the covers were shared in a large, greatly admired, exhibit.

Wow. Why don't stores in the U.S. treat its customers so well?
[if they did, Rue 21 would have my face plastered on their windows for sure.]

(get the full story on the JC Report)