06 Aug Pink, Black and Some Cat
Hello Ladies! Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone is having a great week. Someone told me the other day I had a great smile. I told her that I have been conditioned, as my dad had a darkroom growing up, so that is what we learned to do. So, regardless of how I feel, I am compelled to smile in almost all of my photographs.
Last but not least a pic of my new Tortoise Cat eye glasses . I got Transitions to wear them as sunglasses.
Today was a lovely day and we decided to take the pups out. You could just tell by the looks on their faces they were getting cabin fever! ( ok maybe it was my face), but the weather was cooler, unlike the scorching hot humid air we’ve been having that is not conducive to dogs. My hubby and I at times, like to just go for appetizers and drinks. We did just that, fish tacos and some portebello raviolis. Well, these puppies aren’t dumb! They do what I think most do. Lay in the spot where the food drops. So, here they are sitting under a wicker table and my boy Gibby realizes it’s raining mango and taco sauce. I am anything BUT elegant when eating tacos. So, I ended up washing his head when we got home as he smelled like a spicy taco dog.
On to my fashion of the day. I do have a fair amount of pink in my closet, and it has just picked up through the last couple of years. I just like a certain shade then I go for it. This ensemble is from one of my favorite stores Ann Taylor, although the skirt I bought for a steal on Ebay. Because of my illness, I can’t go to thrift stores and stand around, but I have gotten some bargains from Ebay this year. IS anyone else like me, enjoying the sheer fun of packages being delivered to one’s door? I paired this guava pink top with this crochet pencil skirt. Besides liking florals, I am a fan of texture in skirts. I bought the kitten heels from Poshmark, as I needed some pointy toed shoes, they are a staple! The black accents were kind of an inspiration from other bloggers pairing black and pink in different ways, kudos to them!
Last but not least, I had been on a search for cat eye glasses ever since readers.com, had me model a pair. So, these were bought and everything has to be prescription as I can’t see worth a darn.. I made them in to sunglasses. I just felt that cat eye frames really speak to me. And to be even MORE aprapo, I am wearing KITTEN heels! haha.
So, just for fun, and for buying my glasses, thought you might enjoy this Rockabilly tune by Brian Setzer,
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof! Take a listen! HERE
Top Ann Taylor ( similar), Skirt ( Ann Taylor, similar), shoes: Poshmark, Necklace, 1928, Handbag; Kate Spade, ( similar, diff color)Glasses Zenni Optical.
Linking up with The Pleated Poppy and Random Wednesday, Mix and Match Fashion, Vodka Infused Lemonade
Sabina @Oceanblue Style
Posted at 10:37h, 09 Augusthahahaaa Jess this is such a cute story. Can totally visualize it …when it comes to Mexican my all time fave are bean and cheese burritos. Closely followed by Enchiladas. your outfit is soooo stylish. Again! Cool and elegant. With black accessoires you nailed it. Great being friends on twitter now as well. Have a great weekend and talk soon! xo Sabina @Oceanblue Style
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:45h, 09 AugustThank you Sabina! Yep, my poor pups! Glad you like the outfit as well. Enjoy your weekend as well. jess xo
Rachel
Posted at 13:27h, 08 Augustoooh lovely coral combo here, and the black kate spade bag is the perfect touch! Lovely from head to toe!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 13:29h, 08 AugustThanks so much Rachael, have a great weekend, jess xx
Sarah Lagen
Posted at 00:51h, 08 AugustYou look so beautiful and I love your glasses!!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 07:58h, 08 AugustThank you Sarah, nice to meet you. Have a great weekend, jess xx
Carrie
Posted at 21:29h, 07 AugustAnother gorgeous and elegant skirt, Jess. The pink is beautiful. Love those new glasses on you – great look for you!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 21:43h, 07 AugustThanks so much Carrie! Glad you like it and my glasses HAve a wonderful day, jess xo
TheTasteTracker
Posted at 20:35h, 07 AugustI LOVE the cut and shape of this look. But also, I really like your hair color(:
xx
-Mikayla
http://thetastetracker.wordpress.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 21:16h, 07 AugustThank you Very much! Have a great day, jess xx
Annette
Posted at 12:39h, 07 AugustLove the shape of your reading glasses, Jess!
I am happy for you to enjoy some cooler weather (can’t we swop??) and go out to all the nice restaurants in your area with your husband and your dogs. You always look good in pink and those pointed ballet flats are so cute!
Annette | Lady of Style
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 20:09h, 07 AugustThank you so much Annette. These are actually prescription glasses, glad you like them though. It is cooling down a bit though. Thanks for your lovely comments, xo jess
Jennie
Posted at 11:43h, 07 AugustLove those cat eye glasses!! Looking good, Jess!!!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:12h, 07 AugustThanks Jennie! I have been wanting them for awhile! Have a great day jess xo
Ashley
Posted at 11:38h, 07 AugustOooh, loving the bag, doll!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:12h, 07 AugustThank you Ashley ! have a great day, jess xx
dan
Posted at 10:23h, 07 AugustHi! I am new here, and I love your sophisticated style! You have a certain kind of simple, perfect elegance that I like very much…
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:57h, 07 AugustThank you so much! I try 🙂 Glad to “meet” you! I stopped by your site as well. Have a great day, jess xx
Rachel Julia
Posted at 09:45h, 07 AugustSo so pretty in pink!! I love the last photo of you in b&w in your new glasses!
http://www.floralandfudge.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:51h, 07 AugustThank you! Glad you like the photo and the glasses, Have a great day, jess xx
Che
Posted at 03:00h, 07 AugustI can´t get enough of your black structured bag(it´s a classic) and your beautiful skirt! Such a great combination. 🙂
http://dressingupforme.blogspot.com/
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:10h, 07 AugustThank you Che! Yes, I liked this bag for a year and finally found it on Ebay at a great price. Glad you like the pink and black. Have a great day, jess xx
Johanna Grange
Posted at 22:59h, 06 AugustI love the title of this post!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:07h, 07 AugustThank you Johanna! I figured kitten heels and cat eyes.. Have a great week, jess xo
Madaline
Posted at 22:18h, 06 AugustOmg, I need that skirt. It’s amazing. I love, no, adore, shopping on ebay for thrift. I can find everything I want in the sizes I want. I still love store shopping, but since I live in Italy I can order from ebay and having them waiting for me when I get stateside!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:06h, 07 AugustI know! I did get alot via Ebay this year, and it really stretches your dollar. Glad you like the skirt, it was from Ann Taylor last year. Have a wonderful week, jess xx
My Rose Colored Shades
Posted at 21:51h, 06 AugustLove that Kate Spade bag and those flats are super cute! Love that you paired pink with black. Great contrast. ~Cynthia | My Rose Colored Shades
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:05h, 07 AugustThank you Cynthia! Have a great day, jess xx
Dawn Lucy
Posted at 19:44h, 06 AugustYou do have a great smile, model’s figure, and gorgeous hair too! Not to mention a Kate Spade bag to swoon for! You’re FAB, dear!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 20:02h, 06 AugustAwww Dawn you are too sweet! Wouldn’t it be nice to be paid a model’s salary/ haha. You are too kind with your lovely words, I appreciate it very much. I eyed this bag for a year and then found it on Ebay for a deal! You are quite FAB yourself!! xo jess
Red Reticule
Posted at 18:21h, 06 AugustYou look so feminine and ladylike as usual!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:11h, 06 AugustThank you! This is a complement from a lady who I consider has the same qualities, have a great week, jess xo
Stephanae V. McCoy
Posted at 18:10h, 06 AugustHi Jess, see I told you I’d stop by. You look absolutely lovely as always. When I was reading your post and looking at the pics I kept looking for a cat lol and then I got to the close-up with your tortoise glasses (very nice).
I’m always going on about receiving packages in the mail. Similar to you, since it’s more of a hassle shopping in a store I much prefer online shopping and I wrote a post yesterday on Stitch Fix as it could be a viable solution for my blind/vision impaired readers as well as sighted folks. If you get a chance check it out and let me know what you think. Alicia Searsy wrote 2 posts on Stitch Fix based on her personal experiences. I signed up but haven’t scheduled my first fix yet.
Chat soon. ~Steph
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:10h, 06 AugustThanks Steph! Glad you like the outfit and my glasses and i wore kitten heels lol. Yes, I just love getting packages, more fun! I have heard about Stitch Fix and will check it out. I appeciate you coming by Steph, have a great week, jess xo
Jill
Posted at 17:58h, 06 AugustNice bag! Ive noticed such an increase in bow merchandise. Love the bag because the bow is pressed in its not an actual bow! So cute!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:08h, 06 AugustThanks Jill! Yes, I would just love a pair of nude bow flats, that is what stood out to me with the bag, take care, jess xx
Cate @ Wild Ruffle
Posted at 16:02h, 06 AugustI always feel the need to smile in photos too! Loving your pink… and the new glasses!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 16:10h, 06 AugustThank you Cate! Yes, I am conditioned well. Have a great day, jess xx
Clare
Posted at 15:37h, 06 AugustYou really do have a great smile! And those glasses are super duper fab!
Clare
Understated Classics
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 15:40h, 06 AugustThank you Clare, glad you like them and my smile 🙂 Have a wonderful day, jess xx
agcrute
Posted at 14:39h, 06 Augustlove the kate spade bag & those cat eye sunglasses!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 14:40h, 06 AugustThanks so much! Yes they are cat eye presciription glasses that turn into sunglasses! glad you like, jess xx
Jen @ Librarian for Life and Style
Posted at 13:14h, 06 AugustI also cannot help but smile in photographs — it just feels natural! Very sweet look — the pink looks great with your hair 🙂
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 13:16h, 06 AugustThank you ! I have a fair amount of pink, glad youlike it!
have a great day jess xo
Blaire Bingham
Posted at 13:11h, 06 AugustA girl can never have enough pink in her closet. Love this monochromatic look, and that bag is to die for!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 13:16h, 06 AugustThank you! Yes, they were listed as guava pink last year and I really liked the color. Have a great day, jess xx
Amy
Posted at 12:39h, 06 AugustYou glasses are too cute
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:40h, 06 AugustThanks Amy! Have a great day! jess xx
Sandy a la Mode
Posted at 12:08h, 06 Augustlove the design of the skirt!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:11h, 06 AugustThank you Sandy! Have a great day, jess xx
Monica
Posted at 11:56h, 06 AugustLove that black and white photo, so vintage! Also, I don’t think I’ll ever get over how much I love your hair color. Please don’t ever dye it!!!!!! It’s seriously the hair color I would love to one day achieve!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:00h, 06 AugustOh thanks Monica! Glad you like the photo with my new glasses. Thanks so much about my haircolor. Its the Irish in me:-) Have a great day, jess xx
Reasons to Dress (@reasonstodress)
Posted at 11:06h, 06 AugustOH MY GOD I LOVE that black and white picture of you. LOVE IT. Those glasses are amazing and you look so sexy!! Who ever took that photo deserves some praise. Every women needs a shot like that.
Great shoes too! and you DO have a beautiful smile, so you should thank you dad for that darkroom!
Angie from reasons to dress, fashion, real mom street style & life as a North American mom in Italy.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:31h, 06 AugustYou are SO sweet! Glad you like it, it was my hubby taking the shot and kind of a candid moment. Glad you like the glasses, I really wanted some cat eye glasses, so it took som time to fnd the right ones. You will see more new shoes as I have bought some that work for me. Thank you again for your lovely comments, it really means alot, jess xo
Willfully Elegant
Posted at 10:39h, 06 AugustLove love love the skirt! The details on the lace are fantastic!! I almost bought the blue version of this..but then realized I had way too many blues anyways..heh! Looking lovely
xoxo
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:27h, 06 AugustThank you! I have alot of pink, not enough blue! I appreciate your comment, have a wonderful day! jess xo
Yalanda @ Laugh Anyway
Posted at 08:27h, 06 AugustI love the detail on your skirt!I love anything lace inspired!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 09:21h, 06 AugustThank you Yalanda! That is what drew me to the skirt, have a nice day! jess xx
Alex
Posted at 08:02h, 06 AugustThat shade of pink suits you really well. Funny, I really like the back part of this lace skirt. Beautiful delicate jewelry.
Alex – Funky Jungle
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:04h, 06 AugustThank you Alex! I like the look of vintage jewerly too and have some as well as some that looks like it, 1928. Have a great day jess xx