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Just a Pop of Neon.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Some of my favorite trends this season? Cropped tops, delicate jewelry, asymmetrical skirts, and neon accents. I created an outfit incorporating all those trends, and they seem to complement each other very nice. It's an outfit on a budget, too — most pieces you can find from F21 or H&M. Whatever the occasion, poolside or Saturday brunch with girlfriends, this is the perfect ensemble that will keep you cool and stylish.

Tell me about your favorite spring trends!

XO.

Just a Pop of Neon. by jkfacee featuring chandelier earrings

Forever 21 crop top / H&M denim jacket, $38 / Forever 21 / MM6 Maison Martin Margiela flat shoes / BCBGeneration neon handbag / Gorjana / Chandelier earrings / Kate Spade kates spade / Kate Spade kates spade / C. Wonder c wonder

OOTD: Paris Edition

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

I love my layers as much as the next, but a girl can only do boots and scarves for so long. After two months of wrapping myself in denim and pea coats, I have hit my limit. But it's still cold here in Italy — and it looks like winter wants to stay awhile — so I can't seem to justify pulling out flip flops or sundresses just yet.

My favorite way to stay warm AND trendy is to leave jeans out of the equation entirely. Opt for thick tights, instead. A knitted sweater over a black dress. High-waisted shorts. Whatever the combination, I find it easier to be versatile when I'm not stuck with denim.

I went to Paris this past weekend, and when I started packing, I knew it would be the perfect opp to try more fun looks and leave the jeans at home. And I mean, it's Paris — we gotta bring our "A" game. (; I packed those same darn boots I've been lugging because they're the most comfortable to walk in, BUT I pulled out my trench coat and hat for the first time since arriving in Europe! Something old, something new.

XO.

The Packing Challenge (part 1)

Monday, December 31, 2012

I'm leaving for Italy in three short days. Where did all the time go? It's time to face the music and start planning logistics: calling banks, making copies of the passport, buying toileries, and the most dreaded task of all, packing.

How does one with an absolute affinity for clothing fit four months — that's two seasons — worth of attire into ONE suitcase? We're packing for both winter AND spring. Not to mention that those clothes will also be sharing space with shoes, towels, sheets, toiletries, jackets, and personal items. I'm even exhausted just listing what I need to pack.

The study abroad office offered us practical tips to make this process a little less stressful. Take a look at their "suggested list of items to pack" for one semester:

Yes, you did read that right. They suggest you switch off between TWO blouses and TWO shirts for FOUR STRAIGHT MONTHS! I know the whole "pack lightly" thing is words of wisdom
~~and a foreign concept~~, but that number just seems a little ridiculous. Who's to say that you won't spill or unable to head over to the laundromat on time or I don't know, just get sick of that one shirt you've been wearing for four months.

So, I tried to find a nice compromise between the study abroad's version of packing, and my
~~unhealthy~~tendency to overpack, and surprisingly discovered a happy medium. Normally, I would rationalize that everything in my closet was necessary, throw it all in the suitcase without even thinking of how they would go together, and call it a day. This time, I selected a set amount of pieces and tried to mix-and-match to see how many different outfits it could create. Smartest decision ever. Learn new things every day. (;

JKFACEE tackles "packing lightly. | Here's what happened:

One maxi dress + One flannel + One blazer + Two scarves + Three necklaces + Four shirts + Four sweaters +Five bottoms = 50+ outfits!(hey, i know it still sounds like a lot but "packing lightly" is subjective. don't judge.)

Below are the pieces I choice to include for this challenge and trip.

And these are some quick ensembles that can be created out of those pieces:

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Mix and matching different pieces — plus swapping in jewelry — really change both the entire feel and look of an outfit. Expand your closet and minimize your spending by playing around with different items you already own, and challenge yourself to coordinate them in a completely new way that you've never thought of. Be adventurous and bold. Play with unique color combos, textures, throw in a scarf, or add an extra layer. You'll be surprised to see how much more clothing you own; and in my case, the concept of living out of a suitcase for four months will be much easier to swallow.

XO.

OOTD: Chunky Knights + Burgundy Shorts

Monday, October 15, 2012

Over the summer, I fell in love with a pair of high-waisted burgundy shorts from F21 and purchased them right on the spot. Then, you know what happens next— summer ended before I even got a chance to wear these beautiful babies. However, I turned my thinking cap on and realized that this love affair didn't have to end before it started. The solution? Stockings. I pulled on a pair of stockings under the shorts so my legs wouldn't be completely bare against the harsh Chicago wind.

The outfit below is how I styled the shorts. (Stockings are not shown).