me today.

With all of these cold, cold, snowy days I am feeling a little 'bleh' in the clothing arena. What do you wear on these endlessly cold days?? This is what I am sporting today... each and every thread, with two exceptions. (the scarf and tee are good subsitutions for what I am actually wearing... an Urban Outfitters scarf and a Target T).


me today - super casual. by Jill GG

Don't you love the bracelets from MetalsGirl at Give Simple? I have two... one with a turquoise charm and another with a "inspire" charm. They were a Christmas gift from my mom and I just adore them!

Fashion Friday... my TOMS!!!

Here's an outfit inspired by my new TOMS! Now if it would just stop snowing I could actually wear them, instead of my UGGS, out of the house!


Me and my TOMS... by Jill GG

How will you/do you wear your TOMS?

Some of the items found in this outfit can be purchased from:

A couple of cravings...

Here's some things I am totally loving on these days...


some of my favorite things... by Jill GG

From top, left to right:

Women: Ruffle collar striped shirt, Gap, $48.00

Grey Scarf, Ruche, $12.99

Delilah Embroidery Empire Tunic, Ruche, $44.99

Set of Two Leather Studded Bracelets, Urban Outfitters, $28

Soft Blue and Varsity Green Flat, Marc by Marc Jacobs Piperlime
$119.99 (from $240.00)

JCrew Velvet Ecole Jacket (Drat! It's sold out!! Here's a similar one that is pretty cool!)

Distressed Skinny Jeans, JCrew, $135.00

Golden Goose Boots, LaGarconne, $1050.00 Golden Goose is right!!!

Tortoise Jet Set Watch, Michael Kors, $195

So Real Groovee Handbag, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Piperlime
$49.99 (from $98.00)

Good Luck Charm Necklace, Urban Outfitters, $34

What are you loving on these days?

Practical Gift Guide (Inspired by Mostly Mod!)

Screeeeeccch. Put on the brakes from this dreamy post and get back to reality, right?

I love to dream. It is an integral part of my being... ask my husband about all the hair-brained ideas I can come up with on a moment's notice. He'll laugh. And then certainly indulge you.

Me: "... you know honey, like when we are famous and we are walking down the red carpet and stop to smile. I was thinking... should we do like sly smiles or super happy smiles and half-embrace or just hold hands. What suit do you think you will wear...."
Him: "What red carpet? What would we even be famous for?"
Me: "I don't know... just curious... do you think it would be a dark grey suit or just straight black, because I was thinking dark grey would be really modern and fresh"

(then, ahem, I realize we have two toddlers and a pretty average life... but if you like to dream too... just leave me a comment on what your red carpet smile would be like, k? wink, wink)

Any way, while dreaming is fun and indulgent and probably pretty healthy to maintain a positive outlook on life - it is just a dream. SO, here are some of the "practical" Christmas gifts on my list this year.


Practical Christmas by Jill GG

Top from left:
Michael Kors Watch, I simply can not live without this watch and mine is on the fritz (or needs a new battery... whatever - I just need a new watch)
iPhone, this is a Christmas gift in which I sold my old Blackberry on ebay and replaced it with this gorgeous beauty (in white)
Old Navy Velour Hoodie, I do not own a sweatsuit, is that strange? I need a cozy one for snow days with the kiddos.
Martha Stewart Feathered Birdies, I collect these. How cute are these with black tails?
Bottom from left:
Gap Long Puffer Coat, I need something super warm, yet chic. My former "puffer" is "puffed"
Banana Republic Beanie Hat, I don't own a hat either - how did that happen, I live in Michigan for goodness sakes!
Old Navy Velour Pants, to match the hoodie of course!
Urban Outfitters Handbag, I have been having a handbag "issue" in that I have been searching for one and never finding the perfect one - problem solved!

What's on your practical Christmas list? Check out Mostly Mod for her list!

Fashion Friday... Triangle Carnelian Ring from Vivre!!

I missed last week's Fashion Friday, what with Black Friday and all - but it's back!

Remember this AMAZING ring from an earlier post this week?

Triangle Carnelian Ring


It's inspired a whole outfit...

Carelian Ring by Jill GG

Happy Friday!

Chic for Cheap: Thanksgiving!

This is me on Thanksgiving...


Me on thanksgiving... by Jill GG

Top (similar to one shown): Banana Republic, last season sale $70
Jeans: Seven for All Mankind, Ginger, Nordstrom Rack sale $60
Earrings: Gift from hubby
Bracelets: Forever 21, $6
Bag: Urban Outfitters, $68 (Early Christmas gift to myself while in LV!)
Shoes: I AM DREAMING, Boden, $148 (I don't have these yet... but in my dreams I do!)

Total: $204 (without the shoes!!)

For more Chic for Cheap, check out Creature Comforts and Melissa Loves!