Happy Monday Ladies!
You know the song sung by Bobby Vinton. ( More my parent’s era, but I heard it) Ok, maybe you are too young. “Blue Velvet” goes like this…
Blue velvet
She wore blue velvet…woah, woah, woah
Bluer than velvet was the night
Softer than satin was the light
From the stars
Nevertheless, I am wearing Green Velvet and yet, there are no songs about it!
This emerald green jacket of mine must be 10 years old, bought on Ebay that long ago. I love the saturated emerald green color and the softness of the jacket. I am one to think that jackets that are made well add shape and create interest and proportion in an outfit. In the same vein, I think I bought this flirty, black and white tweed skirt around the same time. Tweed, in my opinion, is one of those textures that is classic and stands the test of time. Reminds us of fall. So, I wanted to pair this skirt with a rich fall/winter color, along with the boots you saw last week. January is one of my least favorite months, as it is usually just dreary and cold. Today we got dreary, cold and rainy! A perfect weather trifecta!! On the bright side, the weekends are nice just watching movies and curling up with the pups, while drinking some hot cocoa. There is that.
Have a great week!!
Jess xo
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Green velvet jacket, like Ebay/old), tweed skirt , Loft ( old, similar), Boots, Vera Wang Lavendar collection ( Larissa) sold out at Saks and BLoomingdales, similar.
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54 Comments
Carrie
January 8, 2015 at 9:11 pmI know I need to add a blazer to my wardrobe but I just haven’t found one that I like. This velvet jacket has sparked my interest. Also, the boots are great! Christmas gift from the hubs, right?
Jess Jannenga
January 9, 2015 at 9:54 amThank you! I have alot of blazers, some I havent shown yet, I find them very verstile. Yes, hubby came through!
elle
January 7, 2015 at 9:53 pmLove that emerald green velvet jacket, what a rich fabric. Plus it is such a good color for you. The skirt, in tweed, is perfect for it and I love the flirty detail of the hem. Great boots, too!
sending hugs!
xx, elle
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Jess Jannenga
January 8, 2015 at 10:42 amthanks Elle! I love things that stand the test of time. Glad you like it, Have a wonderful weekend fried, thinking of u, jess xx
mark
January 7, 2015 at 1:53 pmwow–another very pretty outfit! so soft and very nice! i love your boots, too! you have the “wow” factor down pat!
Jess Jannenga
January 7, 2015 at 2:13 pmthank you Mark! I got the boots from Santa. 🙂
mark
January 7, 2015 at 2:16 pmwell, Santa has great taste! plus he definitely knows what you like! hopefully he brought more goodies, too? 🙂
Jess Jannenga
January 7, 2015 at 2:22 pmthanks yes .. you will see in the future on the site.
mark
January 7, 2015 at 2:33 pmooooo–a nice segue to future posts! well that certainly piqued my interest! well played, jess, well played…:)
M
January 7, 2015 at 12:06 amGreat look! You pull off the green wonderfully
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Jess Jannenga
January 7, 2015 at 11:31 amthank you! jess xx
Carylee
January 6, 2015 at 11:50 pmLove the way your hair looks against the emerald! So pretty!
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Jess Jannenga
January 7, 2015 at 11:31 amThank you, appreciate you stopping by, jess xx
celyn
January 6, 2015 at 11:23 pmnice outfit! I really like your skirt!
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Jess Jannenga
January 7, 2015 at 11:30 amThank you! glad you like it, jess xx
Ashley
January 6, 2015 at 4:09 pmI love that velvet’s making a bit of a comeback- it’s so good in the winter! Stay warm, lady!
-Ashley
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Jess Jannenga
January 6, 2015 at 5:09 pmthank you! I always liked it, except velvet Elvis’ or velveteen cheese. You too!! jess xx
Alexandra B.
January 6, 2015 at 12:31 pmThere should totally be a song about you and the green velvet jacket! I also like your tweed skirt with the knee high boots. Well done 🙂
Alex – Funky Jungle
Jess Jannenga
January 6, 2015 at 12:33 pmThanks Alex! I will have to work on that! Glad you lke the outfit. jess xx
Tiina L
January 6, 2015 at 3:27 amGreen is definitely your colour. And it’s a great outfit, with clean lines, and very modern.
Jess Jannenga
January 6, 2015 at 9:54 amThank you ! I like to have classic pieces and other times addin vintage, happy 2015, jess xx
Happiness at Mid Life
January 6, 2015 at 12:39 amI love having pieces that stands the test of time. Both great alone and perfect together!
Alice
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Jess Jannenga
January 6, 2015 at 9:54 amSo true!! Thank you Alice, and best wishes to you and yours in 2015, jess xx
weshopinheels
January 5, 2015 at 11:38 pmYou look amazing in green! That skirt is so pretty on you ~ Great look, Jess!
~Tatiana
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Jess Jannenga
January 6, 2015 at 9:53 amThank you Tatiana! Best to you in 2015! jess xx
Johanna
January 5, 2015 at 6:29 pmGreen looks so awesome with your hair! Keep wearin’ it!
Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 6:31 pmthanks sweeitE best wishes in 2015! JESS XX
Sara
January 5, 2015 at 5:58 pmYou look so great!
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Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 6:10 pmthank you Sara, will do tomorrow, to keep in touch, jessxx
Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 6:11 pmthanks so much, will do tomorrow ! jess xx
Theboxqueen
January 5, 2015 at 4:58 pmThe velvet jacket is adorable, and I love the boots with the zippered back you matched it with. Happy New Year Jess, XOXO, Elif
Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 5:11 pmthanks so much hon! Happy new year too, jess xx
Lesley Extance
January 5, 2015 at 4:16 pmGorgeous colour of your jacket and a great outfit ! , Best wishes to you .
Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 5:10 pmthamls so much, jess xx
Martina Elegant40
January 5, 2015 at 2:11 pmYou look great in green. This outfit works so well for you.
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Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 6:12 pmHi Marina, it shouldnt say that. my blog is http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com, I appreciate you stopping by, jess xx
Shauna
January 5, 2015 at 1:51 pmA great fitting jacket is something that I absolutely love – and you wear this one well! What a find on Ebay, too! -xx
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Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 5:10 pmthanks! I get deals there , great place at time, happy 2015, jess xx
Shannon
January 5, 2015 at 12:57 pmSo pretty! I love the green with your red hair and of course I am so in love with those boots!
<3 Shannon
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Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 12:58 pmthank you ! me too , best in 2015, jess xx
maeamor
January 5, 2015 at 12:32 pmLove emerald green and I love velvet! And I totally agree about tweed. Great look!
xo, Mae // Mae Amor
Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 12:40 pmthanks Mae!! jess xx
Stephanie
January 5, 2015 at 11:59 amLove that you kept your jacket around! The color is perfect on you! Thanks for stopping by!
Stephanie
Positively Stephanie
Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 12:08 pmThank you, and happy 2015! jess xx
kathrineeldridge1
January 5, 2015 at 11:53 amYou look stunning in this color! I love the texture as well. Lovely look!
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Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 12:07 pmthank you!! jess xx
cassidl
January 5, 2015 at 11:30 amgonna date myself but I loved Bobby Vinton must have been my moms influence LOL. Great look. Happy New Year and hoping you have an awesome 2015
Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 11:42 amthanks so much Linda!! Yes, we have our parents influence. Glad you like the outfit. Best to you as well. in 2015
Eni
January 5, 2015 at 11:20 amGreen velvet jacket with that gray skirt is a good mix, perfect for this cold season! You are a really elegant woman Jess!!! Yesterday was the first birthday of my blog; take a look at my blog if you want!!! Have a nice day, kisses,
Eni
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Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 11:28 amThank you Eni. Glad you like the outfit. It was cold and rainy here. Congrats on your one year! you too, jess xx
Rebecca
January 5, 2015 at 10:36 amWooot you are looking so lush in green Jess – have a great week ahead!
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Jess
January 5, 2015 at 10:37 amthank you Rebecca YOU too! jess xx
plutrell
January 5, 2015 at 8:24 amGreen is for sure one of your best colors!
Jess Jannenga
January 5, 2015 at 9:33 amthanks Pam!! Hsve a great week, jess xx