I thought I was over ‘Colabs’…..?

So a month ago I was complaining about ‘how over‘ the whole celeb/designer colabs I am, Missoni for Target, over it. Versace for H&M, over it.

Recently I had a rebirth of thought when I came across the David Beckham Body Wear ad campaign for H&M. The hunk, husband of former Spice-Girl-turned-designer Victoria Beckham has made me dance right back on the collaboration bandwagon.

Thank you Mrs. Beckham for giving forth such beauty.

 

View the collection.

 

 

 

Some things truly do look better on the floor…

What’s your fav celeb colab?

Happy Friday!

Jaclyn xo

I Heart February

Hello February!

February always awakens my love for Spring. I start severely craving warmer temps and want to dress myself in cooler lighter tones, I dream of rolling down my window feeling the fresh Spring air and cranking my new crush Lana Del Ray.

The month of L.O.V.E is short, sweet and draws us one step closer to the start of spring!

Spring Arm Confectionery….

Confectionery.

My Crush – Miss Lana Del Ray

Valentines Day.

Spring Trends to look forward to:

Pastel Shades

Super Bold Prints

Baroque Flourishes

Tangerine and Orange Shades

Center parts

Bigger Blow outs

pistachio colored nails

Happy February my darls!

Jaclyn xo

Vacation Brain

I’m suffering from a serious case of vacation brain. It’s Monday, I’m 10 days away from a week abroad with my friends under the hot Caribbean sun, so today I am going to shamelessly and unabashedly gloat about my upcoming trip.

I’ve been mentally packing for a week and applying Jergens Natural Glow moisturizer so I don’t arrive in the Dominican looking intensely pasty. I’m thinking all I will need are a few swimsuits, sandals, kaftans, dresses, clutches and totes to take me from lazy days in the sun to evening cocktails and dancing.

Some symptoms….

I’m going to be totally lazy and get a golden glow!

 

Happy Monday

 

Jaclyn xo

Merry Christmas: Love MTL

May the magic of Christmas warm your heart – fill you with giddy cheer and witty spark. In high holiday spirit and in classic My Tailored Life fashion – I wish you good tidings and some hot toddy action.

Merry Christmas….

Indulge in your mini bar….

Walk through the snow with your friends…..

Get silly in the snow…..

Hopefully you already have a tree? If not don’t do what this guy is doing….

 

Share with your loved ones….

 

I’ll be lighting things back up next week, until then Merry Christmas!

Schmooches

Jaclyn xo

The Oversized Sock

One of my favorite traditions at Christmas time is the stocking – I like stuffing them, opening them and watching others unveil the endless mini gifts from their oversized sock….

I would be a happy partner, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, or friend if I were to receive any of these gifts in my stocking this year. I also love books, stationary, Licorice Allsorts and patterned socks. You listening family?

 

1. Starbucks VIA 2. Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20,  Bronze… 3.Laura Mercier Crème Brûlée Soufflé Body Crème 4.Maison Martin Margiela by L’ATELIER d’exercices Ostrich feather pen 5. Links of London woven friendship bracelet 6.MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick 7. Twelfth Street by Cynthia vincent 8.J Crew flannel sleepwear 9. Mesh stocking

As the saying goes ‘good things come in small packages’…..

Happy 5 days till Christmas!

Jaclyn xo

Putting On The Glitz

First off, I hope everyone stays bundled up for their winter party hopping over the next few weekends/weeks. Second, I hope you take the time to put on a little glitz! This time of year it’s okay to be overdone anytime you walk into a room, after all, you probably just came from a holiday soiree or are on route to the next one! (or at least that’s what you could say?)

Find your perfect shade of red lipstick and pair it with cat eyes and an Adele style teased chignon, or try sleek waves and a dramatic side part with one side tucked behind your ear. Pull out your chandelier earrings, stick something in your hair, wear anything sequin, go with a cocktail  party dress or whatever you have that’s fur and lace – and just go with it. Have a ball, make yourself feel glitzy and if anyone has something to say about it tell them to ‘fa la la la’ themselves!

Lace…

Red Lips…

Side Part…

Fur….

Sequins…

Happy weekend everyone. Keep it real festive!

Jaclyn xoxo

Party Hopping

The next 10 days of my life will go something like this….

1. Work
2. Meeting
3. Work Christmas Party
4. Holiday Party
5. Christmas Shopping
6. Work
7. Skating Party
8. Open House Holiday Party
9. Friends holiday Dinner (aka party)
10. Holiday Party

If you answered ‘party’ yes to more than 5 questions you are a experiencing Party Hopping* and have a serious holiday coma coming your way!

In between all of the festivities I have to dash between stores to pick up last-minute things, finish up my gift wrapping, bake dozens of authentic Austrian confectionery, write cards, drop off client gifts, and find the time for beauty sleep. You can call me Miss Claus Jr.

 

 

This will be me Dec 26th….

Jaclyn xo

 

Frost Yourself…..

Fur, lace, feathers, studs or jewels. I’ll take anyone of the previous mentioned materials and sprinkle them on my head. I call it frosting myself…

 

 

Can I please have those major ear muffs for the cold days ahead…..

And that little lace vail number could be perfect for NYE?… (Christmas hasn’t even passes and I’m already thinking New Years outfit, typical)

Find a way to frost yourself this weekend.

Happy Friday

Jaclyn xo

‘Hey There Santa’

‘Yo Santa….If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been working really hard at my career, my blog, writing, freelancing??… so maybe you could slip a little something nice under the tree? If red souls or Jimmy Choos are out of your price range I’d settle for cashmere anything? Or a Rudsak jacket with fur? Just sayin’.

Last week I was on set with the talented and lovely Danielle Bourjeaurd styling her new Christmas video ‘Hey There Santa’, in addition to working I also got to strut my stuff alongside Miss Bourjeaurd in the video – it was a blast being behind the camera, which you will see when you watch it!

So this weekend I’m getting in the Holiday spirit, I’m going to throw on my new favorite Christmas jingle, dance my as* off around the house decorating in shades of cream and gold and sip eggnog avec rum…..

Cheers to getting in the holiday spirit, and a little tipsy!

Check out the video and download the song at www.daniellebourjeaud.com, a dollar from each purchase goes to the Salvation Army – spread some holiday cheer peeps!

Happy (dance your as* off decorating around the house) Weekend!

Jaclyn xo

Dress you up in my love….

”Let me cover you with velvet kisses
I’ll create a look that’s made for you…..’ – Madonna

Beyond the festive decorations, confectionery treats and cozy nights, I also love this time of year because it gives us that many more reasons to glam it up a little. Even if it’s simply painting your nails with some red polish or throwing on something sparkly,’tis the season that requests a little bash*. With a couple of Holiday parties on the schedule this week and next, I’m looking forward to getting dolled up and drinking a little bubbly.

Here are a few little numbers that captured my brown eyes……

I’m aware the flock of sequins in this collection is heavy, but really nothing starts a party like some sequins….or old school Madonna!

Jaclyn xo

1. H M chiffon dress 2. H M mesh dress 3. French Connection v neck dress  4. Mango dress 5. Alice Olivia scoop neck dress 6. H M flared dress 7. Lace party dress