Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Summer Concert Series #2

Over the weekend I was able to see the amazing Hozier in concert! Even though there was some terrible rain, it was still such a great night and he was spectacular live. Below are photos of my outfit before I was completely soaked and surprisingly even my heels held up in the downpour. Additionally, I absolutely love peplum tops like the one I wore because I feel they just instantly elevate an outfit! They add a fun and flirty dimension to the outfit in comparison to the more structured necklace. Lastly, I would definitely recommend taking a purse like the one I did to any summer concert. There is nothing worse than getting a drink spilled on your favorite new bag. Check out Forever 21 for some awesome options! Enjoy!








J.Crew Factory Peplum Top (similar) // Urban Outfitters BDG Jeans (similar) // J.Crew Factory Necklace (similar) // Forever 21 Purse (similar here or here) // Shoes (only available in a natural color now) // Gucci Sunglasses


Best,
Jillian

Friday, June 19, 2015

Jewelry Wishlist

I don't know about you guys, but I have a constantly growing wishlist of all of the different items I would like to purchase in the near future. One category that has been growing quite rapidly for me lately is jewelry. Between seeing what adorable pieces other fashion bloggers are wearing as well as doing my own research, I have compiled quite a lengthy list. Below please find some of my favorites which I hope to add to my collection soon! If you think I missed a piece that should definitely be on here, please feel free to write a comment at the end of the post!










Best,
Jillian










Sunday, June 14, 2015

Summer Concert Series #1

This past week I had the opportunity to see an amazing concert comprised of Train, The Fray and Matt Nathanson. All three were incredible performers and put on such a great show! Between Train coming back on for an encore performance to play Drops of Jupiter (one of my all time favorite songs) and Matt Nathanson's hilarious jokes in between catchy tunes, it was a fantastic night. Below please find the look I wore for this outdoor show and stay tuned for more concerts and their outfits as well!









Shirt // Forever 21 Shorts (similar) // Sandals // Sunglasses // Leather Bracelet // Vintage J.Crew Printed Bangle // Gold Bangle (similar) // Francesca's Necklace (similar)


Best,
Jillian

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Trader Joe's: Top Ten List

Besides fashion, I also have a love for food and one of my favorite places to frequent is Trader Joe's. They have such a wide variety of cuisine while simultaneously having affordable prices so that you can try it all! Although I am a big fan of such staples from Trader Joe's as the Cookie Butter, below I have my most recent ten discoveries that I would highly recommend for all. Make sure to find your local Trader Joe's and try some of these out!

1. This guacamole has all of the delicious flavor of normal guacamole while having less calories than most! I found that it's delicious by itself, with tortilla chips or even in a sandwich with a veggie burger and vegetables. 

 2. Babka is a mixture between a pastry and bread and this chocolate version is absolutely delicious. It has the perfect amount of chocolate and really can be enjoyed alone because it's that good!

 3. These tofu edamame nuggets are a great substitute for any vegetarian or vegan. They are packed with great vegetables such as carrots and edamame, and can be paired with pretty much any dipping sauce that your heart desires.

4. The Kona Coffee cookies from Trader Joe's are a secret gem. They have a slight sweetness to them with the glaze that they are dipped in but pair perfectly with a midday cup of coffee!

 5. Latkes are a wonderful dish but sometimes can be too much to make in the summer time. These frozen version cook up perfectly and can be paired with sour cream, applesauce or be eaten plain!

6. These chocolate hazelnut cookies have the creaminess of Nutella while being very light and enjoyable to have! Even the packaging shows how delicious they are which makes it hard resisting to try just one before leaving the parking lot of Trader Joe's.


 7. I am a huge, and I mean huge, lover of hummus. Even though I try it nearly everywhere I go as well as most of the flavors in the grocery store, I had never come across a tomato and basil flavor until locating this one at Trader Joe's! It's perfect with some carrot sticks or being incorporated into practically any sandwich. 


8. Lemon curd is a wonderful option for toast or even on vanilla ice cream that I feel that most people tend to forget about. However, once trying this version it will be hard to not purchase it every time you make a trip to Trader Joe's! It has the perfect mixture of lemon tanginess with a subtle sweetness as well.

 9. Another great meat alternative for vegetarians or vegans are these chickenless tenders. They have a wonderful coating with different grains and can be enjoyed as tenders or can be cut up into salads or dishes!

 10. Lastly are these pizza veggie burgers which are quite different than a typical veggie burger. By having mozzarella cheese incorporated into the burger, they end up coming out gooey and ready to be eaten.

Best,
Jillian

Monday, June 8, 2015

Lilly Pulitzer Warehouse Sale

This past weekend I was given the opportunity to work at the Lilly Pulitzer Warehouse Sale and I had such a blast! Besides receiving the adorable shirt that was our uniform (pictured below) it was also so great to see all of the wonderful deals many Lilly lovers were able to find. For those who do not know, Lilly Pulitzer has an annual warehouse sale near King of Prussia, PA, typically in the beginning of June. I snapped some shots of what I wore for each of the three days that I worked (sorry for the shadows, I had to take these pretty quickly) and of all the goodies I purchased at the sale as well.


 Day 1:


Day 2:

Walsh True Navy Charleston Eyelet Scallop Shorts (similar) // Belt

Day 3:

Buttercup Resort White Northeast Hahbah Shorts (same shorts - different pattern)

Buttercup Resort White Northeast Hahbah Shorts (same shorts - different pattern) // Buttercup Prep Green Pink Colony Shorts // Walsh True Navy Charleston Eyelet Scallop Shorts (similar) // Walsh Limeade Biggest Fan Shorts

Clam Shell Gold Bow Earrings (similar)

True Navy Dixie Lace Dress (similar) // Fiesta Pink Locket


Best,
Jillian

Monday, June 1, 2015

Date Night

It was nice to have a relaxing date night and this monochromatic navy outfit with pops of silver worked perfectly. My silver Jack Rogers are my newest pair and I constantly find myself reaching for them in order to complete a look. The shop that I purchased them from is called Country Club Prep and is a must for everyone to check out. Not only do they have their own preppy apparel, but they also carry such brands as Barbour, Lilly Pulitzer, Jack Rogers and Lacoste!








Banana Republic Tank (similar) // Lucky Jeans (similar) // Sandals // Bag - it's on sale! // Bangle // Tiffany Silver Bracelet (similar) 


Best,
Jillian