Happy Monday, Ladies!
I hope you all enjoyed the weekend. Don’t be fooled by the leaves on the ground, it was 85 when these pics were taken. I want to clear up something with the title, it is my “boyfriend jean shorts” in which I was referring! I don’t think my husband would agree with anything else!! ha!
Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Our was pretty laid back. Just hanging out doing things at home, and going to another favorite wine bar. We do love our wine! It was mid 80s, so we still went for our medium bodied, crisp Pinot Grigio, which was so smooth and refreshing. We met a few other people there, and since out of the two of us ( my husband and I), I am a bit more outgoing, so I have a NEED to pet any cute dog I see.
Using my Shih Tzu RADAR, I was able to detect a cute one in the vacinity! Beige with a black face, super soft fur like my Gibby, I was instantly taken in. I went over to speak to the owner, Joe, from NY, just to ask about the dog and pet him ( the puppy). Then it became a full blown-pull-your-chairs-over-here-conversation, and we found out that we both took a trip to Asheville and have the same breeder for our pups! Small world. Anyhow, we had a fun time, and enjoyed some scrumptious sushi too!
For my outfit, I decided to wear my boyfriend denim shorts. They are the epitome of comfort, and they ride low on the hips. I bought this top from Sheinside and just love the design and the sheerness. Having EDS, It took me 8 years to even get to the point where I can wear kitten heels, as I used to have to wear mainly cushioned orthotic shoes, not always the prettiest. So, it was nice when I found these .5-1 inch black ones to wear, and feel more stylish as well.
Enjoy Your Week!
Jess xo
Top: Sheinside, Loft Boyfriend jean shorts ( few years old, similar), Shoes: Poshmark, Earrings: Charming Charlies, Handbag: Kate Spade ( similar) Color: Pine from Colorstay Gel Nailpolish
Linking up with Manic Monday, Still Being Molly, Walking in Memphis in High Heels
97 Comments
mark
September 26, 2014 at 5:50 pmWOW! you look dang sexy! very cool!
Jess Jannenga
September 26, 2014 at 5:51 pmThank you Mark.
mark
September 26, 2014 at 5:58 pmyou are most welcome! 🙂
M
September 18, 2014 at 9:25 pmLovely outfit. love the earrings
Made in Mauve
Jess Jannenga
September 19, 2014 at 8:05 amthank you jess xx
Carrie
September 18, 2014 at 8:47 pmScrolling through your looks, Jess, and I found myself gazing at this gorgeous top. I love that you paired it with the boyfriend shorts as well. Both pieces look great together and look fantastic on you. Shoes = cute & a little sexy. 🙂 Also, I adore those glasses on you! Every time you wear them it makes me smile.
Jess Jannenga
September 19, 2014 at 8:05 amThanks Carrie! I like this top too, someone said they had it in red, and I love that as well. Glad you like the whole look, and the cat eye are my favs xx jess
elb743
September 17, 2014 at 7:52 pmJess, I adore this look! The denim shorts are just right, and you wear them perfectly. Love them styled with that gorgeous lace blouse and LOVE you shoes. You have come along way! Bag, is super pretty too,
!
xx, Elle
http://mydailycostume.com/
Jess Jannenga
September 17, 2014 at 7:55 pmThanks Elle, I get to wear little tiny kitten heels for a bit when I am out! Cant wear them long to walk around, but yeah, I can wear them!! Glad you like the outfit Elle, I need casual looks too 🙂 xo jess
Inez
September 17, 2014 at 11:50 amLove your green nails they work great on you. Cute top too. Your shoes are stylish, love them.
Jess Jannenga
September 17, 2014 at 12:07 pmThank you Inez!! have a great day, jess xx
Alex
September 17, 2014 at 8:08 amOh this is a great look for you! I really like it. And the handbag is beautiful.
Alex – Funky Jungle
Jess Jannenga
September 17, 2014 at 9:11 amThanks Alex! I dont always dress up, like the casual look here and there. Thanks for your lovely comment. Xo jess
kpullig001
September 17, 2014 at 6:45 amCute top! You look great.
Kimberly
Mascaramelodies.com
Jess Jannenga
September 17, 2014 at 7:50 amThanks Kimberly! Have a great week, jess xx
forarealwoman
September 17, 2014 at 3:18 amGorgeous look! Love the combo lace + bf shorts. So happy to meet new bloggers with the linkup.
Jasmine xx
Jess Jannenga
September 17, 2014 at 7:49 amThank you Jasmie! Me too, I enjoy meeting new people. Have a great day, jess xx
Reasons to Dress (@reasonstodress)
September 17, 2014 at 3:02 amI love the combination of something so feminine and delicate like black lace with boyfriend jeans. And the weather here is also so hot, the leaves are falling because it is summer weather!
And you have a VERY lovely emerald manicure, I need to give myself a manicure but just haven’t found the time. It is one of those details that makes an outfit look complete, so thank you for the inspiration!
Angie from reasons to dress
Jess Jannenga
September 17, 2014 at 7:49 amThanks so much Lovely! I do my own manicures as I would rather keep the color and do it at my convience. Glad you like the outfit too! Have a nice week!! jess xx
Katherine Lou
September 17, 2014 at 2:14 amWhat an amazing lace top!! That top is perfection. I’m obsessed! But anyway, sounds like you had a great weekend!
Jess Jannenga
September 17, 2014 at 7:47 amThank you ! Yes, we had fun, Have a great day jess xx
Rebecca
September 17, 2014 at 12:41 amWe are totally style twins in this look Jess……a sweet lace top with BF shorts will always be a winner in my style book!!!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Jess Jannenga
September 17, 2014 at 7:46 amThanks Rebecca! I will be your style twin! Have a great week, jess xo
J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all
September 16, 2014 at 10:29 pmWow! THAT top and THAT bag! I LOVE them! I also love your earrings, as I have them too! Great minds think alike.
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 11:06 pmYes! They do ! Thanks alot! jess xx
Amanda
September 16, 2014 at 8:47 pmI love that top, and with the boyfriend shorts it makes the top much more casual! You look amazing! 🙂
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 11:05 pmThank you Amanda! Have a great week jess xx
ja4marti
September 16, 2014 at 7:32 pmLove the black lace top. It would look great dressed up but I like the contrast with the boyfriend shorts.
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 11:05 pmThank you ! I dress it up as well, wanted a casual look. jess xx
Zhuo
September 16, 2014 at 6:05 pmThis is a very pretty lace top!
http://staybeautifulforyou.blogspot.com/
Zhuo
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 6:17 pmThanks sweetie! Glad you like it, jess xx
Janise @ Mama in Heels
September 16, 2014 at 6:01 pmLove this outfit, Jess! You made the black and blue combo look so sassy and chic!
xo,
Janise
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 6:17 pmThank you Lovely! Glad you like it, jess xx
evelyn madera
September 16, 2014 at 5:42 pmLove this outfit post, boyfriend shorts are my absolute favorite! Since they’re cute, comfortable, and they go with everything!
xoxo
Evelyn Madera – http://www.PoshScene.com
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 6:15 pmYes,m I totally agree! hAVE A great week, jess xx
Mary
September 16, 2014 at 4:28 pmI love , love this top and the way you styled it with the boyfriend shorts and that bag is fabulous.
Mary
http://curlybyrdiechirps.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 6:14 pmThanks so much Mary! Jess xx
Spashionista
September 16, 2014 at 3:30 pmJess, you have such great legs for boyfriend shorts! I’m always impressed with how well thought out your styling is. The earrings, bag and top really elevate the look!
I can relate to having shoe problems. My feet are very wide and because of my Cerebral Palsy they tend to curl under. I’ve been having a really hard time lately finding evening shoes that don’t look like they’re made for somebody’s Granny LOL.
Alicia
spashionista.com
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 6:14 pmHa! Alicia you make me laugh! Yes, fortunately I can go a bit beyond granny shoes, but i wasnt so sure years ago! A tiny heel. Thank you for the lovely comments friend! Have a great week, jess xx
Jennie
September 16, 2014 at 3:07 pmBeautiful casual look! I just pulled out my beige lace top like this one and couldn’t decide how to style it, so you have given me some new inspiration. Thanks! Love yours in black.
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 6:13 pmThanks Jennie glad you like it, Have a great week, jess xx
Darcy
September 16, 2014 at 2:53 pmLove this top! I have it in white and it goes with everything!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
Blaire Bingham
September 16, 2014 at 2:09 pmBeautiful top! I love the way you styled it with the denim shorts for an everyday feel.
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Lorna Mai (@TheColourQueen)
September 16, 2014 at 1:32 pmI love your black lace top, so feminine yet edgy at the same time! Your look today makes the colour of your hair stand out so much more! You look great!
Shannon
September 16, 2014 at 1:29 pmYou look gorgeous!! In love with that black lace top and it’s perfect with the boyfriend shorts!
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
Jenna
September 16, 2014 at 1:11 pmLove the pops of teal, so pretty!
xoxo jenna @ sincerely jenna marie
PS- make sure and stop by on Thursdays to link up!
jillian
September 16, 2014 at 10:17 ami love that top!! xo jillian – stop by! I’m hosting a $150 Tieks gift card giveaway on cornflake dreams
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 11:09 amHi Jillian! Will do!! Have a great week! jess xx
Sabina “OceanblueStyle” B
September 16, 2014 at 9:28 amJess, prefect free time outfit: elegant and relaxed just the way I like it. The light blue bag just adds the right twist of elegance. And totally am with you on the wine thing:))) We just found a portuguese Shiraz and looove it. Summer is back here in Germany and I already did my tennis pratice today so life is good….xo Sabina @Oceanblue Style
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 11:08 amHi Sabina! Thank you! Yes I don;t dress up everyday, I am more of a skirt and dress girl but like shorts at times, especially relaxed styles. Ooo, you will have to give me the name of the bottle of wine you had, I love Shiraz, but havent had it in awhile I have been drinking Malbe, Tempranillos and Grenache.Excellent on tennis practice! I swim and am checking out a Trike this weekend! Have a wonderful week, jess xo
Ashley
September 16, 2014 at 7:27 amLove the lace + boyfriend shorts combo! So laid back but still super chic. 🙂
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 8:51 amThanks Ashley!! Have a great week, jess xx
Jill James
September 16, 2014 at 3:17 amJess, this such a feminine top, great with the shorts and kitten heels. Thank you for visiting .
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 8:50 amThank you! Glad you like the outfit 🙂 Jess xx
Happiness at Mid Life
September 16, 2014 at 1:15 amThis top is so pretty on you. I think I ordered these Loft shorts and my giant thighs did not look good in them. I am so glad you found a pair of pretty shoes that work for you.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 8:49 amThank so much Alice, I have bought a few pairs of shoes recently. It seems i can do a kitten heel for a little while before I take them off. and u do NOT have giant thighs my friend! Have a great week, jess xx
Something About That
September 15, 2014 at 9:54 pmLoving this late summer look!! It’s always the best when you can pair shorts with a longer sleeve top. I don’t know why, but it just works so well!
xo Jackie
Something About That
Jess Jannenga
September 16, 2014 at 8:46 amThanks Jackie! Glad you like the look, Jess xx
Nicole
September 15, 2014 at 8:32 pmThanks you so much for the sweet comments on my blog!! What a small world, but it sounds like you had a fun evening. I really like your top. The detailing is so pretty!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 8:34 pmNo problem, I see it as it is 🙂 Glad you like the outfit, I love tops with detailing and embellishment. Have a great week, jess xx
Shannon
September 15, 2014 at 8:09 pmYou look gorgeous!!! Love the outfit!
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
Claire
September 15, 2014 at 6:53 pmWow! What a hottie!
God bless,
XO, Claire
http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 7:04 pmHa 🙂 You are too sweet! Thank you, jess Have a wonderful week! xo
trulytamarablog
September 15, 2014 at 6:34 pmI love that bag! So cute :).
Tamara
http://www.trulytamara.com
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 6:42 pmThank you! I do like my bags 🙂 jess xx
aaarnold
September 15, 2014 at 6:33 pmLove the contrast of the boyfriend jeans with the lace. Great look!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 6:42 pmThank you Amy!! I was in the mood for black and jean shorts:-) Have a great week, jess xx
Natalia
September 15, 2014 at 5:49 pmYou are gorgeous! Beautiful and sexy outfit! Love the nail polish, the shoes and such a delicate lacy top!
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 6:41 pmThank you Natalia! I will check out your site today. Glad you like the outfit 🙂 Jess xx
Neti
September 15, 2014 at 3:58 pmFirst time here and I love to see a 40+ gal wearing an outfit with supreme confidence. Thanks a bunch! I will be back to read more. . . .
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 4:22 pmThanks Neti! I appreciate your feedback, stop anytime, jess xx
Che
September 15, 2014 at 2:57 pmWhat a great mix of denim and lace! Love those earrings, Jess. 🙂
http://dressingupforme.blogspot.com/
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 3:03 pmThank you!! Glad you like the look Che! Comin over to your site, soon! xo jess
Willfully Elegant
September 15, 2014 at 1:39 pmYou are absolutely rocking this outfit Jess!! I am totally blown over at how hot and chic you look!!
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 1:54 pmThanks so much!! You are too sweet! Have a great week, my lovely friend!! jess xx
Marianne
September 15, 2014 at 1:29 pmI love this top! It goes so well with your shorts!
Marianne
http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 1:34 pmThanks Marianne! I need it in red!! 🙂 jess xx
Monika
September 15, 2014 at 12:53 pmWOW,WOW,WOW what a cool outfit. Absolutely love the combo lace and boyfriend shorts and of course the babyblue bag.
Take care dear Jess
Monika xx
Styleworld40plus.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 1:00 pmThank Monika! You are a sweetie! Glad you like the outfit. I was in a more casual mood the other day. Have a great week! jess xo
Kendra @ Closet Confections
September 15, 2014 at 12:15 pmCute top, and I love how you dressed it down with the shorts. My husband is the same way, and will pet any cute dog he sees as well.
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 12:23 pmThanks Kendra! Yes, I love puppies! Have a great week, jess xx
Johanna
September 15, 2014 at 11:36 amI have the same top in red. Love it with shorts!
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 11:48 amOooh! Red. My favorite color, I am sure it looks great too. Glad you like it with the shorts, and have a fab week!! jess xx
garaytreasures
September 15, 2014 at 11:20 amI love how casual but chic you look Jessica. Happy Monday
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 11:47 amThank you! ONce in awhile I like to wear shorts, and we have had the weather for it too. Happy Monday to you too!! jess xx
My Rose Colored Shades
September 15, 2014 at 10:47 amLove this look on you! So casual chic. And those nails, gorgeous! ~Cynthia | http://www.myrosecoloredshades.com
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 11:46 amThank you!! I am a fan of dark nail polishes in the fall, I love Burgundy, Emerald, Purples etc. Have a great week!! jess xx
weshopinheelss
September 15, 2014 at 10:05 amCasual yet stylish outfit. I love the lace top paired with the shorts, it looks great on you.
http://www.weshopinheels.com
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 11:45 amThank you! Glad you like the outfit , I wanted to do something a bit different. Have a wonderful week, jess xx
Tiina L
September 15, 2014 at 10:00 amThat top is fantastic! And seriously, you MUST do a post on all of your fabulous bags. You’ve featured so many different bags on your blog that I’m beginning to think your house must be a giant walk-in wardrobe to store them all…
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 11:45 amThank you Tiina! Ha:-) I have about 10 bags total, not bad, I will not go more than that. I wouldnt mind having a giant walk in closet, but alas, that is not the case. Probably a good thing, as i think it would only encourage one to buy more. Have a great day! jess xx
ADA
September 15, 2014 at 9:04 amYour black lace top and turquoise+crystal earrings are both beautiful. Love how you dressed up the denim cut-offs, Jess.
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 11:32 amThanks Ada, the pic of the earrings turned out well. Glad you like the outfit!! jess xx
Julie
September 15, 2014 at 8:46 amI have a very similar top but it’s sleeveless, and I love it! I laughed at the comment about the boyfriend shorts and your hubby, so funny!
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 11:32 amThanks Julie! Yes I like this top alot, glad you like my sense of humour! jess xx
KizzyDoll
September 15, 2014 at 7:22 amvery beautiful doll xx
Jess Jannenga
September 15, 2014 at 8:28 amThank you hon!! Have a wonderful week, jess xx