Month: August 2013

Happy Flowers

This year, Teddy and I hosted my 25th birthday at his parent’s house in Annapolis. I wanted to add my own personal touch to the decor, so during my three-day “stay-cation” I made a DIY birthday banner from paper and ribbon from Michael’s and put together a few gerbera daisy arrangements with flowers from Costco [an easy pickup while food shopping for the party!] for the table outside. August weather is always a little tricky, but we lucked out this year with a sunny and low humidity day, and the daisies just made everything that much happier.

Wearing: Top of the Byline Dress: ModCloth // coral bib necklace: Stella & Dot

Jackietara

Fall Glitz and Glam

Last weekend my mom and sister Natalie decided to jointly host a Stella & Dot trunk show. I have eagerly been anticipating the change in seasons [I’m a sucker for crisp mornings when I can slip on my favorite Frye boots and a comfy scarf and call it a day] and was very excited to view Stella & Dot’s new fall and winter collection… in person!

Sarah, our Stella & Dot Stylist, pulling reams of glittering jewelry out of all-purpose “How Does She Do It” totes and expandable fabric “Getaway” bags [much like Mary Poppins and her bottomless carpet bag], decked out my mom’s cozy Virginia home with glitz, glam, and gold.

With a glass of vino bianco in hand, we scoured over the gems and baubles until we found something that caught our eye. My friend Lizzy gravitated toward the exotic “Pegasus” necklace, which seemed to be made just for her. Chelsea fell in love with the classic “Oasis Bib Necklace” while Natalie rocked the long “Kimberly Necklace” and my mom wore the “Chantilly Lace Cuff” and matching earrings throughout the party. It was fun to see which new styles fit everyone the best!

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Some trends I’ve been seeing this season are versatile pieces that you can dress up, or down. My favorite from the collection was the “Kahlo Bib Necklace.” I can’t wait to pair this mixed medal necklace with a slouchy white T-shirt and a black blazer for work!

If you weren’t able to make the trunk show [or would just like to help my mom and Natalie earn free jewelry!], you can still shop online until September 6, 2013. Happy shopping!

Jackietara

DIY Birthday Banner

I have been missing “crafty time” in my life lately, so I committed some of my birthday “stay-cation” time to making a banner for my Annapolis birthday barbeque. It was a very simple banner, made from patterned Reflections paper, letter stencils, and turquoise ribbon, all from Michael’s craft store.

After stenciling out the letters and tracing out triangles, I cut everything out and decided to mix and match all of the patterns [using a yellow, green, and blue color palette]. I then glued all of the letters on and punched holes in the triangles with a standard hole punch and ran the ribbon through, and voila! A simple and beautiful birthday banner.

Jackietara

Birthday [stay-cation] Lunch

Since vacationing was not in my cards this summer, I decided to take full advantage of a Wednesday birthday and took off of work Wednesday – Friday for a mini “stay-cation.” I turned 25 [woo hoo!] on August 7 and on the 8th, I was treated to a lovely sushi lunch in Old Town, Alexandria. My mom got off work early and my sister took a quick lunch break from her Old Town office job, so we were able to spend the afternoon together. Isn’t my mom so cute in her green Stella & Dot earings?!

After lunch, Teddy and I walked down by the Potomac River and were able to enjoy a little weekday time that we normally don’t get to spend together. I wore a new cotton dress from ModCloth [that I am absolutely obsessed with] and fell in love all over again with all of the colored brick in this cute town.

Wearing: Ain’t We Haute Fun? red floral dress: ModCloth // purple cross body: Kate Spade // white bauble necklace: Eastern Market

Photography also by Teddy Wolff

Jackietara

Charlottesville Getaway

Last weekend presented a wonderful opportunity: a quick [but great] trip to Charlottesville. As Teddy immersed himself into photographing a beautiful Charlottesville country wedding, I was able to catch up with my amazing friends over dinner and wine downtown.

On the way home, we decided to stop off and enjoy a few minutes of the gorgeous day [one of the prettiest in Virginia in these last couple weeks]. Butterflies were out in full force, along with a few daring sky divers. Maybe one day I will work up the courage…

Wearing: striped top: Loehmann’s // flats: DSW // floral skirt: hand-me-down [the best]

Photography also by Teddy Wolff

Jackietara

Coral Crush

All too much lately, our D.C. summer days have not been all too summery with long spouts of humid, grey, rainy weather. These rainy days have just been begging for a pop of color, so I was pleased to oblige with a sea foam colored skirt and a bright coral necklace for a “girl’s day” outing in Georgetown.

It’s funny how colors have the ability to change your mood. After a quick smear of Clinique’s “Beach Coral” long last lipstick across my lips, I was ready to hit the streets of Georgetown to enjoy a few hours of sunshine with friends. After shopping and brunch [$3 bellinis!] at Paolo’s Ristorante, the heavens opened up for an afternoon shower. Let’s just say that ditching the bus stop and taking a quick cab ride home was worth the splurge!

Wearing: white button down: Old Navy // sea foam skirt: ModCloth // bib necklace: Stella & Dot

Jackietara

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