14 Jul A Walk in the Woods
Hello Ladies!
Hope ya’ll had a lovely weekend. Today is mine and my husband’s 13th Anniversary! Hard to believe. When someone asks how long we have been married, we usually jokingly respond ” 13 years, but it feels like 30! ” This is only partially a joke. We dated for 3 years, so it has been 16 years, and he is my best friend too, so it feels like we have known each other longer. We actually met, in ECP, the Explorers Club of Pittsburgh, when I lived there for 32 years. I was dying to take their Rock Climbing Class, to learn to climb rock faces, and he also joined the class.
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I am not known for my sense of direction, so I got lost and ended up late finding the place for the first meeting. There was this tall, dark and handsome guy coming down the stairs, dressed in black, looking very New Yorkish, in black pants, a black turtleneck, and black shoes, One thing, I wondered was, why did he have side burns? Should I tell him that the 70s called, and want their side burn back!! Nevertheless, we got to know each other in climbing class, where he belayed me while I was on the rock face. I figured, I better get to know this guy, if he is going to be the one keeping me up there and watching for my safety. The rest is HIstory….
So, I dedicate this post, representing the outdoors and all of the fun we had climibing Seneca Rock, the fun we continue to have camping, hiking, and doing other favorite outdoor past times to my husband., Roy. Happy Anniversary.
My outfit, I wanted to be neutral, as I have worn alot of color in the past few weeks. I love the look of the bardot off the shoulder top with both full skirts and pencil skirts. I added some interest with my leopard flats , my black metal earrings from Etsy, my blue quilted Kate Spade bag. Enjoy those colors and the colors in the flowers and all around.
Top: ASOS, Skirt ( Ann Taylor), Flats: Naturalizer,Ebay Earrings: Etsy, Handbag: Kate Spade ( Ebay)
Linking up with Patti from Visable Monday, Still Being Molly, Tues: Style Elixer Style Sessions Life’s a Party
Jen @ Librarian for Life and Style
Posted at 23:34h, 17 JulyHappy anniversary! It’s so funny, my husband and I are about to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary, as well 🙂
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 07:34h, 18 JulyHappy Earl Anniversary to you and your hubby! Thank you! Have a great weekend, jess cc
Dawn Lucy
Posted at 20:29h, 16 JulyHappy anniversary, Jess! Chic fab look and I want those earrings!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 07:34h, 17 JulyThanks Dawn! I would totally lend them to you if you were in Charlotte! They were a one of a kind of Etsy, they have some really neat jewelry 🙂 have a great day, jess xo
Marta
Posted at 15:49h, 16 JulyHappy Anniversay!! This is such a great & classic look on you-pretty pics too!
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:55h, 16 JulyThank you Marta, glad you like the look, I will tell my husband v about the photogra[phy! jess xx
Madaline
Posted at 06:39h, 16 JulyHappy Anniversary! Love that top – I need to find something similar!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:56h, 16 JulyThank you Madaline. There are a ton of this style on ASOS. Have a great day! jess
Che
Posted at 05:39h, 16 JulyYour bag collection is awesome, I want this light blue one too. 😉 I do have a sense of direction but I can´t read a map even if my life depends on it, hahaha!
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:55h, 16 JulyCute, Che! Tell me about it! Glad you like my collection, since I can’t wear heels because of my illness, I went in the way of bags! Have a great day! jess xx
Red Tag Chic Los Angeles
Posted at 00:54h, 16 JulyAwwwwww best wishes and happy anniversary to you and the hubby….wow that’s really a reason to celebrate & thanks for sharing with us how you two met! But let’s also talk about that pretty bag sitting beside you…..I LOVE IT!!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:54h, 16 JulyThanks Rebecca, glad you liked how we met, I would love to be on a rock face now! Yes, girl that was my gift, glad you like my taste in bags! Have a great daay hon, xojess
Happiness at Mid Life
Posted at 00:48h, 16 JulyHappy Anniversary! What a great story on how you met.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:52h, 16 JulyThanks so much Alice, I miss rock climbing though! Have a great day, jess xx
Zhuo
Posted at 23:37h, 15 JulyBlack and white is classy and elegant. You look very nice in this outfit!
http://staybeautifulforyou.blogspot.com/
Zhuo
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:52h, 16 JulyThank you so much Zhuo, I know iti is hard to tell but it is blush . I appreciate your feedback, have a great day, jess xx
Monica Roese (GlamVolution)
Posted at 20:54h, 15 JulyHappy Anniversary, Jess! I have been married 29 years, together 32! It’s so rare to find happily married couples anymore, so YAY for you and your hubby! Love the Kate Spade bag, great ebay find and your earrings are lovely! Thanks for stopping by my blog and taking time to post a comment, it means a lot to me to have your support!
xo,
Monica
http://glamvolution.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:51h, 16 JulyThank you Monica, I appreciate your well wishes on our Anniversary so true! Glad you like the bag and earrings too, will stop by again, jess xx
Rhea D
Posted at 18:34h, 15 Julyaww lovely story — happy anniversary! lovely outfit as well — i’ve been searching for the perfect off the shoulder top as well but haven’t found one!
thanks for stopping by my blog. would love to invite you to link up this look as well! —
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:02h, 15 JulyThanks so much Rhea, glad you liked my story and thanks for the Anniversary wishes. Look at ASOS for off the shoulder tops, they have a bunch! Will stop by your link up soon, Have a great week, jess xx
Inge
Posted at 17:14h, 15 JulyHappy Anniversary! Love this gorgeous bag, and those filigree earrings are so pretty!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:45h, 15 JulyThank you Inge. I will wear more of my bag, it was a gift, and the earrings were from Etsy, one of a kind! Have a great week! jess xx
Lorna Mai (@TheColourQueen)
Posted at 17:12h, 15 JulyHappy Anniversary Jess. I hope you were well enough to enjoy it? I like how your top is slightly off the shoulders and I love your quilted handbag.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:44h, 15 JulyTHanks so much Loran! I aprpreciate the Anniversary Wishes, Have a great week, jess xo
Oby Grace
Posted at 15:33h, 15 JulyBeautiful look! I love your purse!
Oby Grace
xoxo
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 15:51h, 15 JulyThanks so much Oby! It was a lovely Anniversary gift! have a great week, hon, jess xx
Adri
Posted at 14:46h, 15 JulyCongrats to 13 happy years! What a cute story about how you and your husband met!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 15:50h, 15 JulyThank you so much!! Have a great day Adri!
jess xx
Shannon
Posted at 13:44h, 15 JulyHappy anniversary!!! You look so chic! Love that skirt!
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:18h, 23 JulyThank you Shannon! Glad you like this look. Yes it has been 13 years 🙂 Have a great day! jess xx
amy
Posted at 12:55h, 15 Julyhappy anniversary! love your bag and those flats! 🙂
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 13:08h, 15 JulyThank you Amy!! me too ;-)) Have a great day! jess xx
Beata B
Posted at 10:15h, 15 JulyHappy anniversary! You look absolutely stunning:)
Hugs Beata
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:24h, 15 JulyThanks so much Beata!! Have a great week, will stop by soon. Jess xo
Mary Murnane
Posted at 08:53h, 15 JulyHappy belated anniversary, Jess! Hope you had a wonderful day celebrating! The setting is gorgeous and I love the clean, simple lines of your outfit! Beautiful! xox~M
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:15h, 15 JulyThanks so much Mary! Glad you like the outfit, and my hubby loves taking pictures for the blog. Have a great week! jess xo
Lana
Posted at 01:26h, 15 JulyHappy Anniversary! Lovely outfit on you – the off the shoulder look is stunning. I always love how you accessorize.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 07:57h, 15 JulyThanks Lana, I appreciate the Anniversary wishes, and glad you like the look. I try!! 🙂 Have a great week, jess xx
Brittany Gary
Posted at 22:02h, 14 JulyHappy anniversary! That’s so wonderful. You look stunning and I’m totally covering that bag. So gorgeous.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 07:55h, 15 JulyThank you Bittany! I appreciate the lovely comment. The bag was a gift 😉 Have a great week, jess xx
whosaprettygirl
Posted at 20:33h, 14 JulyFirst off…Happy Anniversary! I have to tell you, I love everything about this look…EVERYTHING! 🙂
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 20:42h, 14 JulyThanks so much! I need to pop over to your site more often! Glad you like it! I am just a classics kind of girl 🙂 Glad to “see” you! Have a great week, jess xo
whosaprettygirl
Posted at 21:00h, 14 JulyYou’re welcome! It’s really hard to keep up with everyone’s blog…this social media stuff is time consuming! Have a great week too!
Carrie
Posted at 19:27h, 14 JulyHappy Anniversary! This is a great outfit – love that you added the pop of color with the purse and the pattern in the shoes. The skirt is just a great piece!! Love that the top is off the shoulders – nice details in this outfit!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:32h, 14 JulyThanks so much Carrie! I think these pieces are nice staple pieces in my outfit. Glad you like it. Have a great week! jess xo
Jacket Society
Posted at 19:19h, 14 JulyHappy Anniversary, what a great stroy about meeting your husband! You look great, I love the off the shoulder top and those black chandelier earings rock!
Nora
http://www.jacketsociety.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:21h, 14 JulyThanks so much Nora! Glad you liked my story! I really miss rock climbing, can’t do it due to EDS, but had a great time doing it. Glad you like the outfit as well, the earrings were a one of a kind from Etsy, such a cool store. Have a great week! jess xx
Cherie James
Posted at 19:14h, 14 JulyHi Jess, Thank you for visiting my blog. I love a drop shoulder shirt as well, and neutrals. The blue bag is a nice pop of color and the leopard shoes (my weakness) are great. But, gotta say I would kill for your hair color! Gorgeous!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:18h, 14 JulyThanks so much Cherie! Glad you like everything, and my hair! Due for a cut soon 🙂 Have a great week jess xx
Laurie
Posted at 19:07h, 14 JulyI love black and white, esp. in summer! And it looks great with your hair! Congrats on your anniversary by the way! 🙂
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:17h, 14 JulyThank you Laurie, i know it may be hard to tell, the skirt is black and blush, thank you nonetheless. Have a great week! jess xx
aaarnold
Posted at 18:30h, 14 JulyI love this skirt! Such a beautiful piece for work. Happy anniversary!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:32h, 14 JulyThanks so much Amy Ann, Also appreciate your Anniversary wishes. jess xx
suzannecarillo
Posted at 17:29h, 14 JulyHappy Anniversary!
I’m not normally a bag gal but that one has me salivating.
bisous
Suzanne
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:44h, 14 JulyThanks Suzanne!! I just love the quilted style. You and I share alot of common ground with not being too high maintence 🙂 5 minute makeup routines rule!
have a great week, jess xo
Tatiana
Posted at 16:35h, 14 JulyCute bag Jessica! The look and picture backdrop is beautiful!
http://www.weshopinheels.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:01h, 14 JulyThank you Tatiana! Glad you like it 🙂 I have a pretty good photographer ( my husband) will pass it on, have a great week, jess xo
J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all
Posted at 16:06h, 14 JulyVery cute skirt and I love the cut of the top! It looks great on your shoulders!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:01h, 14 JulyThanks so much! I was in the mood for neutrals, have a great week! jess xo
Val S
Posted at 15:27h, 14 JulyHappy Anniversary! You do indeed look elegantly dressed and stylish – the Bardot top is very sexy, too! Perfect for celebrating your happiness together.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 15:34h, 14 JulyThanks so much Val! I need a few more of those tops in different colors ! 🙂 Thank you for the Anniversary wishes. Have a great week! jess xx
Porcelina
Posted at 15:11h, 14 JulyThat top is very cute on you, something a bit Bardot about it! x
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 15:16h, 14 JulyThank you!! So cute, it actually is called, a “Bardot” top. I imagine you know that. Have a great day, jess xx
mariep
Posted at 14:10h, 14 JulyHappy anniversary! Lovely walk and flowers!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 14:11h, 14 JulyThanks so much Marie! Have a great week, jess xx
My Rose Colored Shades
Posted at 12:54h, 14 JulyLove this black and white outfit and the unexpected pairing with the blue bag. You look so chic! Congratulations on your anniversary! ~Cynthia | My Rose Colored Shades
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:57h, 14 JulyThank you Cynthia! It may be hard to tel but the skirt is black and blush, still neutral. Glad you like the bag as well, one of my weaknesses 🙂 Appreciate the Anniversary wishes, Have a great week! jess xo
Dana
Posted at 12:34h, 14 JulyHappy Anniversary dear Jess and of course ! What a sweet story! I love all this lovely storys how two loving people met! We will celebrate our 25. Anniversary on 29th of July! OMG where are all the years gone?! Beautiful years with the right guy.. we love each other still like we are teenager *g*. I know my husband all my life, our mothers were best friend and pregnant with us at the same time. We were playing together as babies.. so I know my husband for 49 years! 🙂
Your outfit is divine! Very elegant, stylish and very tasteful chosen. Beautiful colors and the bag is WOW! 🙂
have a beautiful and sunny day
Dana 🙂
http://danalovesfashionandmusic.blogspot.de/
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:52h, 14 JulyDana! You are such a sweet lady, and I LOVE your story! Does that mean you were fighting over toys then?That is an amazing story as well, thank you for sharing it with me. You will have to put something on your blog about your special day, 25 years is something to celebrate!! Glad you like the outfit as well, I was in the mood for neutrals! Do you take any request for dresses 😉
Have a great day as well, friend!!
Jess xo
Monika
Posted at 12:02h, 14 JulyHappy Anniversary to you and your husband, dear Jess. Absolutely perfect outfit, love black and blush, looks so elegant. Your flats are so lovely and of course the bag!
Take care
Monika
Styleworld40plus.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:05h, 14 JulyThank you Monika! Thanks so much. Time flies. Glad you liked the outfit, I needed a change from color for a bit. And my bag another gift for my Anniversary/Bday from hubby. Hope you are doing well and have a great week, lovely lady!!
jess xo
versatilestylebytracey
Posted at 11:39h, 14 JulyLove the story of your meeting…. Happy Anniversary!!! As much as I love color, there are some days where going neutral provides a calmness that my vibrant personality needs…. I love the off the shoulder style top and the purse is gorgeous!!!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:01h, 14 JulyThanks so much! Yes, certain times I like neutrals or all black even. So right. Have a great week, jess xx
Sabina @Oceanblue Style
Posted at 11:36h, 14 JulyHappy anniversary Jess. Love the elegance of the dress, the fit and the neutral colors. Underline by elegance of bag! Just celebrated my 18th anniversary two weeks ago, seems like summer is for weddings right? Here in Germany we are totally over the moon for winning World Cup final last night…so really stoked and blurry everything;-))) xo Sabina @Oceanblue Style
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:00h, 14 JulyThanks Sabina, time flies. Glad you liked like neutral colors, as well as my bag. Yes, I have been spoiled, my mom and husband chipped in for the KS bag. I am a sucker for quilting. Congrats for the World Cup win, exciting!!!
jess xo
Lady of Style
Posted at 10:25h, 14 JulyHappy anniversary, Jess, make it a very special day! Wonderful to have your best friend by your side!
Thanks for sharing your story.
You look great in these neutrals. I always feel there is a time for colours and on other days I prefer soft or neutral tones or even an all black look.
xo
Annette | Lady of Style
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:31h, 14 JulyThank you so much Annette 🙂 Glad you like the neutral change, We will do something special soon. Have a great week, Annette xo
Johanna Grange
Posted at 10:05h, 14 JulyYou look fantastic – chic mixed with a little bit of Hepburn!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:19h, 14 JulyThanks so much Johanna ! Have a great week! jess xo
Patti
Posted at 09:41h, 14 JulyHappy Anniversary to you and Roy, Jessica! This October will be 13 years married for Sandy and me too – and like you, I married my best friend — isn’t it grand? Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, you look lovely and your photography is terrific.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:19h, 14 JulyThanks so much Patti! Yes,everyone should have a best friend in their significant other. My husband is the photographer, and he has been studying up! 🙂 Have a great day, jess xo
Marianne
Posted at 09:00h, 14 JulyHappy Anniversary! I love this outfit! The top and skirt flatter your figure so well and the touch of leopard on your shoes is perfect! Great bag too!
Marianne
http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:17h, 14 JulyThanks Marianne! Glad you like it! thanks for the Anniversary wishes, have a great day! jess xx
Samantha
Posted at 07:33h, 14 JulyHappy Anniversary to you two! My husband and I recently celebrated 9 yrs together, and we dated for 3 as the two of you did. I loved your sharing the story of how the two of you met! Your neutral outfit here is quite pretty, I love the off the shoulder look on you. Your Kate Spade bag is gorgeous as well!
Sammi@http://beautifuldreamerami.blogspot.com/
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:04h, 14 JulyHi Samantha! Thsnks so much, glad you like the outfit as well as the bag., 12 years is a long time too. Stop by anytime, jess xx