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The Perfect White Jeans

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Well, I finally settled on the perfect pair of white jeans. I know you’ve all been waiting with bated breath . . . Ha!

Anyway, as you know, I bought a pair of the Matchstick jeans from JCrew and asked you all for some help and boy did you help! Your advice was if I wanted to wear them with boots, I should go a size smaller. So I went back and tried on a size smaller. What I finally decided is that they were still a little too wide at the ankle for wearing inside boots. They are for sure more of a straight leg than a skinny jean. So while I really loved them, I just decided they weren’t the right purchase for me right now.

So after looking high and low, I finally found this pair at American Eagle. And while the quality is not as great as the JCrew pair, I can comfortably tuck them into boots or wear them with heels.

Perfect White Jeans

American Eagle White Denim

White Skinny Jeans

Monogram NecklaceAmerican Eagle White Jeans, JCrew Factory Sweater, American Apparel T, Target Necklace (similar), Monogram Necklace, Coach Purse, Michael Kors Watch (similar), Kate Spade Bracelet (purchased on Gilt – similar), Emerson Fry Shoes (similar)

Pointy Toe Shoes

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I’ve been seeing pointy toe shoes for a while now, on and off. But I guess I thought maybe they were a quick fad making the comeback from just a few years ago. But I just saw them in the December (I know, I’m behind) Vogue which makes me think they’ll be here a while considering most of that fashion takes a few years to trickle down to my midwest home. So, this makes me want to finally go for it.

Pointy Toe ShoesBlack (my favorite and only $35!), Pink, Nude, Purple

What about you, are you into them? Do you think they have staying power?

One Piece Swimsuit

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Sleek One Piece Swimsuit JCrew  |  Old Navy

I know. Swim suit shopping. It’s. The. Worst. But I actually think wearing a swimsuit in public is much worse. I’ve grown up as a fairly modest gal and it took a while for me to get used to bikinis. And while I do wear them now, there are several occasions when I wish I had a cute one piece to make me feel a little more relaxed being half naked in front of kids I’m babysitting or my dad. Know what I mean?

Well, a couple of weeks ago, I found this adorable suit on the JCrew website and fell in love with it. But at $118, I just couldn’t pull the trigger. Then, yesterday, while I was searching for the perfect pair of white jeans (a follow up to this post will come next week) I happened upon this suit. And it was only $10 (in store). I tried it on and settled on one size larger than normal and it’s perfect. I even tried it on for my man, who can be a bit picky about these things, and he thought it was cute too! Success.

Just thought I’d let you know. In case you’re in need. Or just want. 😉

PS: Also found this look alike from this JCrew Suit. I tried it on in two sizes, and may have gone two sizes up from normal. It’s a little tight getting it over my bodacious curves. Ha!