My husband calls me “Nana” because I’m always cold.  I’m not talking about being a little chilled from time to time, I am FREEZING unless its over 75.  I walk around the house in layers upon layers, scarves, and slippers while he wears a tshirt and gym shorts.  I drink tea just to feel the warmth of the cup in my hands.  As my grandmother used to say:  I’m “dead and don’t know enough to lie down.”

In theory, spring is right around the corner.  Stores are brimming with bright colors and open toe shoes, but I can’t even get excited about them because I am just too.  damn.  cold.

My solution:  layer up a little black dress with pops of color.  I can stay warm, but still feel like spring is on its way…maybe… All I know is it’s been too cold, and too gray for far too long!

Scarf: GAP (similar)
Dress: Old Navy (similar)
Cardi: Anthropologie (similar)
Belt: Anthropologie (similar)
Tights: Merona – Target
Knee Socks: TJ Maxx (similar)
Boots: Aldo (similar)
Watch: Timex
Bracelets: Alex & Ani and Emerson & Oliver

In other news, Colten took the photo on the right.  It may be time to fire Steve and hire my four-year-old as the official fashionista photographer… the kid has a good eye…

xoxo

Jenny

I am on a quest for the perfect baseball cap.

The other day my hair was less than stellar and I was dying to just throw it in a pony tail and slap on a baseball cap,  but then it occurred to me that I do not own a basic baseball cap that does not have someone’s logo on it.  My options were:  bubblegum pink Yankee hat, navy blue ‘Cuse hat, a used-to-be-cream-now-just-kind-of-grody Seton Hall University hat circa 2000, and a navy one that my parents brought back from their trip to Alaska last year.

Part of me wants a monogrammed one, but I’m afraid I’m not Southern enough to pull it off…

Another part of me wants a leopard one.  I am from New Jersey after all.

This one is furry! (And $200+ ouch!)

And then there is this other part of me that would dig this faded denim one that I spotted at J.CREW last week:

I do have an unhealthy obsession with chambray…

Ah!  Decisions!  Why does life have to be so hard?

What do you think?  Monogram?  Leopard?  Or Denim?

Weigh in below.

Then smile because it’s Friday.

xoxo

Jenny

Ah Mom Jeans – whether you are a mom or not, mom jeans are something you want to avoid at all costs.   They are one of the least flattering items of clothing you can wear, and with high-waisted pants making a comeback, it’s hard to know how to rock a high-waisted jean without looking like this:

I have five simple rules for wearing high-waisted jeans.

1.  It’s all about fit.  There should be no gapping at the waist.  If you are doing a skinny jean, I recommend something with stretch for a nice snug fit through the waist and leg.  For wide leg jeans, they should come straight down from the widest part of your thigh.  No pleating.  No ruching.  No whiskering.  Fitted in a dark wash.  The end.

2.  Always tuck in your top.  You’ll want to wear a light-weight blouse that you can tuck in without adding bulk.  If you can see your shirt bunching in your jeans, it is too thick.  You also want your top to be fitted, but not tight.

3.  Wear a skinny belt to draw attention to your waist.

4.  Pair them with heels – this will lengthen the leg and make you appear slimmer.

5.  If you are too self-conscious about such a fitted silhouette,  throw on a jacket or blazer that hits at the hip.  This will balance out a pear shape and create a more conservative look.

Note: The jeans pictured in this outfit are a tad looser than I prefer. I should have gone down a size.

Here’s the scoop on this outfit:

Hat: Old Navy (old)
Jacket: Thrifted
Bag: Louis Vuitton
Jeans: Acoustic Denim
Boots: Kohls (old)

Top: ZARA
Belt: Anthropologie
Bracelts: c/o Aldo, Stella and Dot, c/o Charming Charlie

And there you have it.

Tada!

Questions?  Comments?  Deep thoughts in regard to high-waisted pants?  Replies in defense of Mom Jeans?  Leave them all below.

Happy Hump Day!

xoxo

Jenny