
06 Dec Turning Heads Linkup-Trending Now: Dark Florals and Over the Knee Boots
Hello friends!
Happy Turning Heads Tuesday! Have I told you that I can’t wait for the Holidays? I love giving gifts and can’t wait to celebrate. I decided to change it up a bit, but if you missed my Holiday LOOK #1, and Holiday LOOK #2, which was yesterday, please do check them out! I love dressing up for the season. I will be sharing more Holiday looks on the blog, so keep posted!
I truly do not venture into the mall, ( and certainly not at this time of year!) as I enjoy shopping on-line. There are those once in a while times, if I need to try the makeup at Sephora, or try on a dress at H&M that I will go there. Usually my hubby and I go there once in a blue moon, on Wednesdays, as that is when Firebirds has their Double Black Diamond Pineapple Martini special. This is how you get him to go to the mall..food and drinks!
Anyhow, the store closest to Firebirds is H&M and I don’t have to venture far. I went in the other day and really think the quality of H&M has improved over the years. I saw this dress and loved the pattern. Where I usually do not wear much black, I loved the purple and pink floral pattern and thought the length would be perfect with my Over the Knee boots.
I do not wear or buy into all trends, but these are several I have always liked. I paired the dress with some vintage inspired purple jewelry, my black buttery leather OTK boots by Vera Wang, and added color by pairing it with this rose colored moto jacket from Mango. I have been waiting to wear this, and with Charlotte’s temps the way they have been, the moto jacket is all that is needed. If you are not fond of wearing black near your face, a moto jacket in a complimentary color works out well.
I do enjoy wearing OTK boots and my favorite sillouette with them is either a shorter dress with tights, a sweater dress, or a mini skirt and blazer. One can wear them at any age! It is all about the proper proportion.
Are you a fan of dark florals? Have you tried Over the Knee Boots?
Outfit details: Dress- HM, Rose moto jacket Mango, Vera Wang OTK boots ( like these) Bag, Tressje
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Elle
Posted at 20:49h, 09 DecemberLove the dress from H&M, the floral is pretty. Way to get hubby to the mall! Great pink jacket, love that famine, yet edgy addition ! Enjoy the holiday season: I can see you already are!
xx, Elle
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:47h, 11 DecemberThank you Elle! I really will only shop there and Sephora and then would rather shop on-line so its few and far between. Glad you like the look!/ Busy today getting together gifts. Have a great Sunday! xx
withwonderandwhimsy
Posted at 09:47h, 09 DecemberI think dark florals are so lovely for fall and winter, and a moto jacket is always an interesting topper for a feminine dress. I have a pink moto jacket as well, and it’s one of my favorite pieces ever. They add a touch of whimsy and fun to any outfit!
<3 Liz
http://www.withwonderandwhimsy.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 09:56h, 09 DecemberThank you Liz! Yes, I have a black moto, but for me that is too much black against my pale skin. So pink was just right! Thanks for commenting! xx
Laura
Posted at 17:48h, 08 DecemberI absolutely adore that dress and jacket paired together! I’m with you – rarely will I set foot in the mall (H&M is the one exception)!
Laura
http://www.blackcoffeebeautiful.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:04h, 08 DecemberThanks so much! Nice to have you here, Ill pop by your blog tomorrow. Yes on-line is the way to go! xx
rosie
Posted at 10:03h, 08 DecemberI love the jacket . . . my favorite color
Life is just Rosie
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:03h, 08 DecemberThank you Rosie! I love this over a black moto anyday! xx
The Wardrobe Stylist
Posted at 09:05h, 08 DecemberIt is the season of giving and it’s always fun to be in that mode though I must say this year I am not feeling the spirits of the holidays as much as I did in previous years. Maybe because my daily commute route has changed and I am not seeing the beautiful Xmas scenery I used to…not sure…Would love if you can link up to http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/12/05/hollywood-glam-christmas-makeup-looks/
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:02h, 08 DecemberI know what you mean! I am going to be seeing my family at Christmas but loved it when i was a kid and saw the Christmas windows, saw shows, it felt more like Christmas.I always love giving gifts though! Ill be by tomorrow xx
Tamara
Posted at 13:59h, 07 DecemberThat pink leather jacket was the perfect final touch for this look. It tied everything together so beautifully!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:53h, 07 DecemberThank you Tamara! I loved the rose moto when i saw it. Have a great day! xx
Kelsey Bang
Posted at 13:09h, 07 Decemberyou look lovely in floral! super cute look!
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:52h, 07 DecemberThank you Kelsey! xx
budgetbelles80
Posted at 10:32h, 07 DecemberYour rose colored moto jacket looks good with your dark floral dress because it provides a nice contrast!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:34h, 07 DecemberThank you! I loved the color 🙂 xx
Laura B
Posted at 09:28h, 07 DecemberI feel like H&M always has the best fall florals! Loving that pretty moto jacket!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 09:53h, 07 DecemberThank you Laura! I know with HM, I was ready to shop! ( I had self control though and just bought the dress! 🙂 )
Jacquard Flower
Posted at 06:19h, 07 DecemberI’m also a huge fan of dark florals so loved this dress! The whole outfit looks great on you. Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:47h, 07 DecemberThank you Gemma! I know, this print just stood out to me 🙂 xx
Meagan Brandon
Posted at 02:26h, 07 DecemberI like how your pink jacket adds some contrast to the dark floral print. Great look! I’m obsessed with over-the-knee boots right now, too. Thanks for hosting the link-up!
Meagan
http://www.meagansmoda.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:48h, 07 DecemberThank you Meagan, I asked Santa for a pair of OTK boots too, and would really love a grey pair in the future. 🙂 xx
Anna Shirley
Posted at 20:09h, 06 DecemberThis pink moto jacket is such a nice compliment to the floral dress. Love that!
Anna xoxo
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:49h, 07 DecemberThank you Anna! I have a black moto, but I wear this more as I love the rose color. xx
Sarah Bell
Posted at 17:57h, 06 DecemberWhat a great floral dress!!! Love the way you layered it with that jacket – such a pretty color! Thanks for hosting 🙂
Sarah Bell
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 09:16h, 09 DecemberHi Sarah, thank you! I have a collection of moto jackets that I wear as it is only now getting colder here in NC. xx
Anna Parkes
Posted at 16:23h, 06 DecemberJess I love how you’ve contrasted the pale pink of the jacket against the dark floral of the dress – it really works so well. I’m yet to find a pair of OTK boots that suit my short legs, so am very envious of your long limbs in those beautiful Vera Wang ones.
Thanks for the link up party. Have a lovely week x
Anna
http://www.annasislandstyle.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 09:18h, 09 DecemberThank you Anna! I saw this floral print and really loved the vibrant purple flowers against the black. Had to add a different color and I am not so fond of black against my face. Glad you liked it! You will find a pair of OTK boots, there are so many!
Enjoy your weekend! xx
Kirsten Wick (@TheLIFBIssue)
Posted at 16:13h, 06 DecemberI’ve been quite obsessed with floral dresses recently, especially dark florals like yours, absolutely beautiful. Love, Kirsten x
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Kimberly Miller
Posted at 15:05h, 06 DecemberGreat look! I love the color of the jacket.
Kimberly
http://www.mudbootsandpearls.com
Laurie Duncan
Posted at 14:51h, 06 DecemberDark floral and OTK boots are my fave right now! And I also love H&M, I always have a long list of thing I want from there! I think you look fabulous in that dress, with or without the moto jacket. 🙂
Amy Christensen
Posted at 14:46h, 06 DecemberAbsolutely lovely, pretty lady. Love the pattern on the dress and the jacket! Perfect combo of dark floral and pastel edge! Love this look! – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
Coco
Posted at 13:29h, 06 DecemberThank you for hosting dear! I’m linking back to you HERE Hope you’ll check out my latest Fashion post
Lisa Maynard Morin
Posted at 13:27h, 06 DecemberGorgeous!!! Love this look XOXO. #LINKUPWITHLISA @ http://www.beauty101bylisa.com/2016/12/linkupwithlisa-78-houndstooth-blanket.html
Emma Peach
Posted at 12:23h, 06 DecemberI love over the knee boots – perfect with tights and a dress or skinny jeans! The dress is really pretty, and that leather jacket is gorgeous…such a lovely colour!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
Mary
Posted at 11:47h, 06 DecemberLove my OTK boots and wear them almost daily. Don’t wear florals very often but your gorgeous dress has convinced me that I should be more daring 🙂 Love the pink and purple floral on the black background! So pretty on you, Jess!
Mary
http://marymurnane.com
Jacket Society
Posted at 11:32h, 06 DecemberGreat look Jess, love the dress on you and you can definetly rock those over the knee boots!
Nora
http://www.jacketsociety.com
K MEETS STYLE (@kmeetsstyle)
Posted at 11:29h, 06 Decemberover the knee boots look sooo good on you!
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LittleItaly2008 (@LittleItaly2008)
Posted at 10:42h, 06 DecemberYou look amazing! Love the OTK boots!
Jennie
Posted at 10:38h, 06 DecemberBeautiful look all around, Jess! Your dark floral is so pretty with the lighter moto jacket and I enjoy how the OTK boots gives it an edge. I actually prefer dark floral to traditional pastels. Try to stay dry today!
andreaswellnessnotes
Posted at 10:35h, 06 DecemberThat’s a great dress! I love it with the OTK boots & pretty jacket! Very nice!
Thanks for the link up & Happy Tuesday!
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
Northwest Mountain Living
Posted at 10:29h, 06 DecemberYou look fabulous in this post! I love the dress and boots! This is my first time joining your link up. Everyone looks so great! Peace! Cheryl
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:21h, 06 DecemberSo glad to have you here! Please join in each week if you can! I love seeing everyones style. Thank you! The print on the dress caught my eye and I love OTK boots too! xx
Kishina Heaggans
Posted at 10:13h, 06 DecemberYes, Jess! Loving this outfit as it features all the things I adore. Florals, pinks, and boots! I’m enjoying your holiday looks so far. Thanks for sharing and hosting the link up as well 🙂
rosie
Posted at 09:39h, 06 DecemberI adore this whole look. I love dark floral and OTK boots I think both have become my everyday look haha You look fabulous
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Osy osehie
Posted at 09:37h, 06 DecemberLove the look, such a cute dress.
http://www.stylediarybyosy.com/2016/12/crop-top-with-pencil-skirt-ameyo-gh.html
Ashley
Posted at 09:31h, 06 DecemberLooooove these boots, girlfriend!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
nbosken
Posted at 09:28h, 06 DecemberYou know I have yet to try over-the-knee boots. Hmm. I do love your dress and the jacket that you put with it!
Nina
aworldofdresses.com
Shauna
Posted at 09:12h, 06 DecemberYou are always SO beyond gorgeous in these colors and especially dark florals. You wear them so well! And what a find on that dress!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Laura Bambrick
Posted at 09:01h, 06 DecemberI absolutely love all the dark florals! And OTK boots are cute and practical because they really help you stay warm! You look fabulous!
Rena
Posted at 08:53h, 06 DecemberI adore this combo and you look fabulous. Your comment on the importance of proportions is so true regarding the appropriateness of a style for a woman of any age. In my opinion, a subtler approach like you’ve done is also a better route than overt boldness. I love my OTK boots (and I’m wearing mine in my linked up post). Thanks for sharing your look and for hosting.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
shelbeeontheedge1
Posted at 08:43h, 06 DecemberJess, this outfit has all things that I love! Dark florals, pink moto jacket, OTK boots! Absolutely perfect! I may need to copy….except I don’t have a pink moto jacket. But I will improvise!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
robjodiefilogomo
Posted at 08:21h, 06 DecemberThat’s how I reward my husband for going with me places too—food & wine!! Hilarious. In fact we just went to DSW on Sunday night and thus we stopped for dinner first (then again, he got a pair of shoes too!!)
I absolutely love what you’re wearing Jess—I would copy this in a second! My OTK boots have fast become my favorite for two reasons….1-they keep me way warmer than my regular boots and 2-they make me feel 10 years younger!!
Get tip to wear the pink jacket if black isn’t your friend!! It’s very sassy!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Andrea Nine
Posted at 06:21h, 06 DecemberWowzer…..I love it. I got my mom a leather jacket in that exact same color for Christmas. I cannot wait to give it to her and will be borrowing it. I got it at Macy’s.. it’s not moto, I’m the moto girl, lol. The color is to die for. You look spectacular in those OTK boots and yet another fabulous floral!! Beautiful as ever!!
jaymieashcraft
Posted at 06:16h, 06 DecemberBeautiful dress!!
Jaymie
Ingrid Ingrid
Posted at 05:49h, 06 DecemberI love your OTK boots and the stylish rose pink motto jacket!
Ingrid
http://www.fabulousandfunlife.blogspot.com.au
notdressedaslamb
Posted at 04:37h, 06 DecemberYou can’t go wrong with OTK boots, Jess – they always look fabulous!! I love your jacket, it’s the perfect pink colour for your hair 😊
Thank you so much for hosting, have a great week!
Catherine x
http://notdressedaslamb.com
Lady of Style
Posted at 03:07h, 06 DecemberSuch a gorgeous look, the colours are lovely, Jess. Love your OTK boots and the low heel!
xx
Annette | Lady of Style
James Jill
Posted at 02:32h, 06 DecemberLooking gorgeous in your dark floral, over the knee boots and pretty coloured jacket. Enjoy your holiday festivities Jess.
Nancy Baten
Posted at 02:18h, 06 DecemberGreat look! I just ordered a skirt with dark flowers!
Heather
Posted at 02:03h, 06 DecemberI love this! You are so creative with your outfits. The jacket is gorgeous, and the dress was a great find. I agree that H&M has improved over the years. On my first visit there (on a trip back to England from Australia) some years ago (we’ve only recently got H&M near where I live), I wasn’t impressed with the quality. It’s much better now.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:09h, 07 DecemberHi Heather, thanks so much! I know, I will continue to buy here and there from H & M.:-) xx
Laurie
Posted at 01:52h, 06 DecemberI am one of the few that love the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping! This seems to get my Christmas spirit going! Thank you for hosting Jess, Perfectly styled as always xx
Mica
Posted at 01:30h, 06 DecemberYour dress is beautiful – great find at H&M! I have to say your jacket is my favourite piece though, what a stunning colour! It works so well with your floral dress too. I try to avoid the big malls in December, I’m not a fan of crowds!
Thank you for the link up!
Hope you are having a great start to the week 🙂
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