Apples and Oranges

Prints and Stripes

I love prints and well, stripes are okay.
That's all I've been seeing lately! But I have one problem, I can't really pull either one off unless it involves a very strategic design. I have curves and while some may argue that they would trade prints and stripes for curves, I'm not so sure. I've never not had curves so this is a battle I've been fighting forever! But anyway, here are some prints and stripes I love but will never be able to wear. Wear them for me and I will live through you!

These are from Oldnavy and Anthropologie.

OK OK! I have ventured into the forbidden realm of stripes and prints once upon a time.
But I did have a different body then!

Maybe someday I'll wake up and look like her again?? HAHA!

Dare I wear both at the same time?!

and baby E looking cute in his stripes :)

love,
Jessica

Fashion Isn't Free: but it can be cheap :)

Hey readers!

It has been quite a while since my last post. I have been very busy working at my internship the past two months. I'm interning at a unique little resale shop which has a wonderful mission. It is called Karman Korner Resale Shop and it helps fund Judith Karman Hospice. None of their patients ever receive a bill! How awesome is that?!

Along with hospice care Judith Karman Hospice also provides many other services for their patients and their families. Services like bereavement and pet care. The most amazing thing about the resale store, atleast to me, is that it operates solely by donations and is mostly run by volunteers!

Not only does it support a wonderful foundation but it is so much fun working there! It's like a treasure trove that is constantly being replenished with new treasures daily. The volunteers are all so kind-hearted and fun to be with.

I have done a little bit of everything from dressing mannequins, to processing donations. I was asked to script a fashion show that would be used as a fundraiser for the hospice. I was thrilled to do it and when I presented the final product my supervisor loved it so much she cried. I can't wait to get this fundraiser up and running!

I only have about 5 weeks of my internship left but I'm so in love with this store that I'm going to keep volunteering here. I have learned so much and it will help me in the future WHEN I open my own store which will have a similar mission and structure. Two of my passions in life are fashion and the environment and wouldn't you know that God showed me a way that I can bring the two together.

Feeling inspired and blessed beyond what I deserve.
With love,
Jessica

Teal and Coral :)

I have recently found myself to be obsessed with the teal/coral color combination. I want to get rid of everything in my house and replace it with pretty bright colors! I love teal for furniture pieces and coral for accent pieces. I have also recently been drawn to colorful eclectic patterns as well.

This nursery is so gorgeous.

I love this vintage slider swing!

It would be even cuter with these coral pillows thrown on.

I would love, love, love to have this dresser in my house some where!

and I would probably top it with a lamp like this one...

...and some beautiful peonies as well.

and I just adore these pillows

The teal and coral work in apparel too!

I'm inspired now! I'm going to do some re-decorating and use these colors! So excited!

I hope you liked the pictures!

Love,
Jessica