All I Want to Wear for Christmas

So lookit. It’s been a long time. I get that you’re probably wondering if I’ve crawled into a cave with Channing Tatum, but the truth is, he’s married. I know you don’t want to hear excuses, but I wrapped up my 7 year corporate career, took some time to smell the hydrangeas, discovered a few new things about myself, and slept. A lot. Or slept-walked through the shoe department at Holt Renfrew, but listen: I’m back.

And I feel amazing.

For those of you that loyally read this mess, it’s true that this time of year makes me giddy as hell. I don’t know if its the pretty little flakes falling outside my window, perhaps its the catchy jingle with Mariah Carey and Jimmy Fallon that’s lighting up my iPod, or the excitement of dressing a little glamorous and wearing sequins and Ruby Woo to all the holiday parties? Whatever it is, can you blame me, It’s such a peaceful, sparkly, cheerful time of year!

As I sit here tapping my sequin slippers to “All I want for Christmas” I want to share with you a little compilation of “All I want to wear for Christmas”. Warning: textured tights, sparkly shoes, sequin trimmed blazer, and gold ahead – might cause rapid heart beat, excessive smiling and holiday fever.

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Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the hydrangeas, slip into something sequin and shake your little a*s to some Christmas tunes to get in the spirit.

Jaclyn xo

Sweater Weather

So apparently the formula for fall is as follows: Sweaters, booties, chunky sweaters, layers and ….. Sweaters.

It’s officially sweater weather, basically crawl into the perfect sweater and hibernate under it till spring.

For me sweaters and boots are easy as hell. I love fall.

Jaclyn xo

Hey can I borrow this…I’ll give it back to you…Never.

That scarf and those boots you’re wearing, do you like them? The scarf is amazing, you always get compliments on it, you worked hard to pay for it and it’s just the right kind of piece to keep your wardrobe diverse. It’s a pretty good scarf, I have to admit. You should take it on adventures, wear it to all kinds of events, and lovingly place it on a wooden hanger that keeps it crease-free. Keep that scarf by your side and, if you want to continue living out your storybook clothing item-human love affair, don’t ever, ever lend it out to a girl.

Can you borrow that? Define “can” and “borrow.” I mean, theoretically, you will look like a huge ass if you say, “No, I love this item and would like to see it some time in the near future.” That’s just not something friends do. And it’s doubtful that “borrow” is an appropriate word, given how often the clothing items we lend end up just finding their cottony way into our wardrobe rotation. It’s a sad, profound moment when your out with a girlfriend, looking across the table and thinking to yourself, “Jesus Christ, is that my sweater?” or when you check your Instagram news feed and some chick is wearing your favorite wellies, your thought, “what the hell is she thinking? does she not understand borrowing etiquette, I hope one day she can afford her own?”. You almost start to feel sorry for the “borrower”.

Which brings me to these few tips:

If you love a piece of your wardrobe so much, you would marry it – simply don’t lend it out.

If you are the “borrower” dont be a brat, return the items within 5-7 business days, it’s practically like a business deal, your borrowing something someone else worked really hard for.

Don’t lie if you happen to rip a dress or stain a tee. Own up to what happened (like we said, no one is immune to accidents) and try to remedy it as quickly as possible. If it needs to be dry-cleaned or taken to a tailor, it should be your responsibility to cover the costs.

Be honest about your size. You may both wear size 27 jeans, but your C-cups will definitely stretch out her A-cup knit tops.

If you borrowed something months ago and feel like its yours, you’re wrong. It’s wrong, you’re wrong and it’s tacky.

This post really speaks to me, in some way I see my closet as some kind of stylist room, just waiting to be browsed through by my friends to dress them and put a smile on their faces. As well I look to their closets to fill any voids when I’ve got an event and refuse to spend money, but the etiquette is there, we all have an understanding. I call us greedy, but we just have a love for an amazing pair of shoes when we see them, and that’s not a crime, is it?

DON’T BE TACKY.

Jaclyn xo

Comatose

I ate stuffing and mashed potatoes four days in a row. Hence, I am the opposite of sexy, which I think is frumpy right? I long for water and cardio.

I’m still comatose from the long Thanksgiving weekend, so feast your eyes on these lovely fall photos that have me craving a cozy photo shoot with my man.

Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving!

Jaclyn xo

Sleeping Beauty

Something about the crisp air and fall like temps that make me want to stay under my duvet and work from my home office….

Or maybe build a bed in my office?

I think I’m on to something…….

Jaclyn xo

Fashions Night Out, Cupcakes and Lipgloss…..

Stylish ladies in five-inch heels hit Lemonberry Boutique last night for Fashion’s Night Out. They were there for deals, cupcakes, the braid bar, social scene and a grab at Lemonberrys signature lipgloss. Love! I did my part at the cupcake table and spent my weekly salary on some amazing pieces. I don’t have any regrets on either indulgences.

This weekend I’m going to try to remember I have hobbies that don’t involve staying out until 2 AM and spending all my money on clothes. I’m going to work on my website, organize my fall wardrobe and take instagram pictures of my organizing skills and lounging and maybe a nap whilst lounging. Oh and exercise. I should probably do some of that too. Thank God it’s Friday right?!

Here’s my FNO in pictures, sorry for my lameness I’m too tired to go into detail.

Friday is my second favorite f word….

Happy Friday lovelies.

Jaclyn xo

One Night FNonly….

I’m so excited to be guest appearing at Fashion Night Out at Lemonberry this Thursday. I’m looking forward to meeting some My Tailored Life readers and getting my strutt on with you.

MAKEOVERS and must-haves, fashion and friends, bloggers and buyers, local celebrities and celebrations. Lemonberrys Fashion Night Out is going to be an evening that makes summer’s final fling end with a bang. To celebrate Fashion’s Night Out, Lemonberry has given me a $50 Gift certificate for one of you lucky loves. Leave a comment with your twitter name on this post for a chance to shop at my fav local clothing boutique.

Hope to see you all there!

All you need is a reason to shop.

Jaclyn xo

Fine Wine.

Yes, yes I love my wine. However this post isn’t a guzzle my glass social alcoholic kinda post, it’s a I’m a shopaholic kinda post that supports my thirst for wine colored denim, Bordeaux glazed nails, Merlot lips and deep ruby booties.

I need to work overtime to nourish my wine fixation (both).

You can assume jewel tones will be my Fall uniform. What’s going to be your go-to chilly weather style?

I’m feelin the red wine in so many ways… I think it’s those burgundy booties in the last photo that are really speaking to me.

Jaclyn xo

Separation Anxiety

I took a mini break from blogging  and it was invigorating. But I missed you guys too much to stay away any longer, I’m suffering from separation anxiety. Your comments made me feel wanted and when I feel wanted, I deliver.

I was super busy and out of balance this summer, ya know having fun – cottaging, cocktailing, bronzing, glamping, road tripping, shopping and golfing (otherwise known as sitting shogun in the cart, stroking my fellas ego, sipping Ceasers and bronzing my legs). My gallivanting had gotten the best of me. Now that summer is winding down and my drink of choice is sparkling water I’ll be delivering as much as possible, oh how I’ve missed yous!

Cheers to a great Summer….

Happy hump day!

Jaclyn xo

Oh Sh*t it’s Monday…

I woke up this morning totally thinking it was Sunday. It’s Monday. So rather than a mimosa on the back deck, I settled for coffee and almond milk in my home office. Oh the hardship we bear.

This made my coffee-instead-of-mimosas-morning much better!

Happy eff’in Monday!

Jaclyn xo