Mishap on the blog
So! I downloaded Picasa & then deleted my blog folder within that - which I thought was only on Picasa, not my whole computer…. wrong! THEN allllllll my photos on this blog changed from photos to black boxes with exclamation points in them. Ahhh! So frustrating. I’m not sure if I’m going to be fixing the photos on this platform because of time issues, but if you like what I post, please check out my blog on blogger: Boyish Chic. Same posts, different platform. So sorry about this :[
xx. Jillian
LET’S GO DEVILS!
Went to the Devil’s game last night with my family. I’ve only gone to a few games, but it’s so much fun as a small family tradition. Also, always find that watching sports games in person is waaay more fun than on TV. We had a blast yelling “moooooosee!” for our goalie, dancing like crazy people & jumping up and down like three year olds when we scored. The one time it’s okay to say: go Devils!
The rink.
My going-to-be-sister-in-law, Danielle. (aka Dnelly) <3!
“MOOOOSEEE!”
Boys row! My brothers & dad.
We win! 5-2, baby!!
During one of the period intermissions, they have two teams of super young players come on the rink & duke it out. Sometimes, the best hockey action happens right here…
<3.
Bring in 2012 right: taking care of YOU!
When I posted some of my resolutions on Mr Taylor and His Lady’s blog last year (ha! weird to write that..), some of you responded that you also needed to take some more you time. Taking me time is something I’ve been trying to learn for the past few years. I put others & my work first and sometimes leave myself in shambles. But, I’m changing that slowly & learning to make myself & my heart a priority. Everyone benefits from that change.
A healthier me has most to do with my heart, but also some to do with taking care of the rest of me, too - aka the outer shell. I’ve taken much better care of my skin the past couple years, being sure to moisturize and put time into my hair. I know upkeep of hair is expeeensive, but, hey, we wake up, live, eat, breathe & sleep with our hair. It’s worth the upkeep. It’s something we use/see every moment of every day. That’s worth putting some extra money into! Same goes for our skin.
In December, I did a show in which I ended up meeting some awesome hand-crafting beauty babes who know their stuff. Meeting fellow vendors is just as amazing as meeting new customers because it helps me remember there are many other people in the same boat as me. I love when other vendors are kind & talkative because we’re all in this handmade business together. It shouldn’t be about competition. It should be about helping each other out & guiding each other. Trust me, in the end, it all comes back.
Anyways, so I was lucky enough to meet Nicci & Amy of DollyMoo. They are lovely sisters living in love by making their own body love products. Think body scrubs & oils that are all natural and handmade and use recycled materials. How cool is that?! I think it’s pretty stellar. When I asked them how they figured out what ingredients to put in and how to make the products, they told me that they figured it all out by experimenting… a lot. These girls put the work in & came up with some really amazing products.
These lip balms are really soothing & smell so incredibly yummy & fresh.
My mom got me one for my stocking at Christmas. Loving it!
Only $12 AND they’re handmade.
My mom helped me set up & break down my table so she was also oogling over DollyMoo’s products with me. She ended up buying me their body oil in Tangerine for Christmas. It’s amazing. It rubs right in without leaving a greasy residue & honestly loves my skin feeling soft for hours. It smells citrusy & refreshing, without being overwhelming - sometimes heavy smells give me a headache, but this one has not.
DollyMoo body oil
$22: handmade & made with 40% recycled glass.
Plus, you can use it instead of shaving cream.
Yes, please.
Body scrub, $20
To exfoliate your skin twice a week in the shower.
Other scents I really enjoy are the vanilla, lavender & sandalwood (for dudes!). Honestly, though, it all smelled delicious & the packaging is really nicely done. You can tell the products work, too, because Nicci & Amy both have incredibly clear skin.
Be sure to check out DollyMoo’s online shop & Facebook page. This is a perfect way to start the new year off right & give yourself some you time! If you’re looking for a unique gift for Valentine’s day for your lucky lady, dude, friend or momma (hey! Valentine’s Day is a day about love - doesn’t matter what kind), these ladies have got you covered!
And for Boyish Chic/my Remedy readers, DollyMoo is giving 15% off of all products this week only! Get your gifts before January 9 at midnight, using coupon code: HAPPYREMEDY
Shop indie & live in love,
xx. Jillian
NYE Eve!
Happy last Friday of 2011 ladies & gents!
The new year is upon us - and thaaaankkkk goodness. I’m ready for some new year goodness. I wrote about my resolutions & some style tips for the big night in a guest post on the stunning Mr Taylor & His Lady’s blog here. Check it out!
I’m headed into NYC for the first time on a NYE, which I’m super excited for. Not hitting up Times Square (& happy about that!), but heading downtown for some dancing to bring in the new year right. Woohoo!
I’m also psyched about my outfit. It’s not the most amazing dress ever, but I like it & I feel comfortable in it. I’m still trying to find the perfect lipstick. My dress is black so I’m hoping to give it some color pop with bright lips!
Anyone know where I can find a bright fuchsia lipstick like this?
I went in search of some jewels yesterday with my friend, Jade, in order to find the perfect accessories. Since my dress is not too out there - it’s one shouldered/long sleeved, black with a light dusting of sparkles - we thought it’d be fun to go wild with accessories. Here’s what I picked out from Forever21 (hello good deals!):
I’m diggin’ mixed metallics.
Purse I picked up at TJMaxx. Love the retro look & it was a steal!
A touch of leopard print… perfection.
I’ll be sure to post some photos from my night & my outfit - hopefully I’ll have time to snap some shots. What are you planning on wearing? Share some of your photos, too! I’d love to see ‘em.
Wishing you the happiest, most glammed up, all out amazing New Year ever! Bring it in right.
xx. Jillian
polka dots & bows.
I’m not feeling too great today (couldn’t sleep half the night) so I’ve decided to get a little goofy/gif happy instead of my usual styling images. I got this adorable hat, along with this polka dot cardigan for Christmas from my momma. I think they’re too cute.
Cute bow!
I loooooove rings (if you haven’t already noticed, haha!).
Last Wednesday in 2011. Let’s make it a good one.
Enjoy your day,
xx. Jillian
Today’s inspiration: “I’m a boomerang; doesn’t matter how you throw me. Turn around & I’m back in the game, even better than the old me.” -Gavin DeGraw
I’ve taken a mini vacation over the holiday weekend to recoup & celebrate with my amazing family. There was lots of bananagrams, jamming, cookie baking, tree picking, cookie eating, Kung Fu Panda 2-ing & gift giving. It was really lovely. Since all my extended family lives in Switzerland, we don’t have big holiday parties: just the six of us (my parents & siblings) and then their significant others come over. It’s quiet - unless there’s a board game involved - but it’s really special. I love it when we’re all together in once place.
I’m sorry I haven’t been posting, but I’m back at it! NYE is this Sat - how crazy is that? - so please check out my guest post over at Mr Taylor & His Lady’s blog. Tanya is so kind hearted & I’m psyched to be guest posting on her blog. Be sure to check out her other posts as well & follow! It’s worth it.
Let me know how you’re going to style your NYE outfit. I’m also very interested in the dudes out there - what will you wear?
inspire me
Some of my inspiration this week… floral // retro // lace // surfer vibes.
top row & middle left two, Marie Claire magazine
middle right, National Geographic
bottom row, my photos from my week at the mall & the aftermath.
And to get us in the holiday spirit, some things on my inspiration wishlist:
velvet holiday dress, TopShop // sparkly accessory, Giant Dwarf // military jacket, VSecret // fringe purse, Urban Outfitters // unicorn cookie cutter, Amazon // sequin dress, via // booties, DSW // sequin heart bag, Amazon
casual holiday party dress.
I hardly have occassions where I get to really dress up. But, I love dressing up so I make it happen by taking a fancier dress & dressing it down to fit with whatever I’m doing. Plus, it also makes me feel more comfortable (because we all know I can’t be too dressy, anyways).
Last weekend, my amazingly kind neighbor invited my family to his holiday party. He’s really into trains and is part of an association in NJ so he had his party on a retro train car. It was awesome! They refurbished the cars to look exactly like the originals so they had to specially mold the hand rails and bring in vintage carpeting (which was from an old movie theater). It was sweet.
My dad inside one of the cars.
Sweet retro print.
The dress code for the party was seasonal casual. I don’t really know what that means so I dressed how I would dress for a holiday party and then added on my booties & a jean jacket to dress it down a notch. You could do spin this in a totally different way & wear flats with a cardigan or moccasins with a sweater over the dress. It worked out because I felt seasonal aka dressed for a holiday party, but also casual enough that I could wear this outfit for everyday or work.
What have you been wearing to your holiday parties?
xx. Jillian
home office style: cozy.
It’s that time of year: cold has set it. I’m okay with it for now because it’s the holiday season, but I’m definitely much more of a summer child. That said, I still do love me some sweater wrapping, hot chocolate sipping, snuggle weather - just wish it wouldn’t last so long!
I snagged this sweater at Urban Outfitters - it was on sale for $19.99 from somewhere around $80. I put it on & instantly felt warm & cozy. Truth be told, it’s definitely not the most figure flattering, but it’s suuuuper comfy & the perfect sweater to lounge around in by the fireplace & watch some cheesy Christmas movies. I’m also really into the color: it’s like a raspberry sorbet & I have nothing this color so I’m happy about the color pop!
This shirt I’ve had for… years. Honestly. It was my favorite shirt in like freshman year of college. Haha! But I still love it. It’s one of those shirts that’s worn, but I can’t seem to part with it..
A one-of-a-kind vintage piece I refurbished & redesigned for my Remedy. I added the mixed stones & played around with layering different lengths of chain. It’s for sale here in my shop!
sweater, UO // shirt, Forever 21 // jeans, apostrophe // shoes, Roxy // necklace, my Remedy
Hope you’re staying cozy this week!
What’s your favorite sweater look like?
xx. Jillian
