ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK

I lied already in this post, orange isn't the new black... but it is a fun color for summer. And with Orange is the New Black season 2 hitting Netflix this Friday, I've got orange on my mind.

Orange always brings me good reminders - Nickelodeon (90s kid here!), my favorite fruit, and of course, one of my favorite shows. So while I'm sitting on my couch this weekend binge watching with a glass of wine, I'll be sure to trade in my usual black attire for my orange best. It is finally summer after all, right?

Here is some orange inspiration that I'm currently loving!

1. Scarlet Nile Drops ($38.00) - BaubleBar, 2. Philly Dress ($597.00) - Alice + Olivia, 3. Georgia Duffle Bag ($148.00) - French Connection, 4. Petite Flower Lace Tee ($76.00) - Topshop, 5. Smocked Waist Play Shorts ($112.20) - Alice + Olivia, 6. Coral and Opal Drop Necklace ($88.00) - Capwell & Co, 7. Deux Lux Karma Clutch ($115.00) - Shopbop, 8. Cord Lace Pencil Skirt ($120.00) - Topshop, 9. Chuffed Nail Lacquer ($15.00) - butter LONDON, 10. Veronique Gladiator Sandals ($49.99) - Nine West, 11. We're Back Lipstick in Tangerine Dream by MAC ($16.00) - Nordstrom.

x Jill.

GARDEN STRIPES IN SAN JOSE

A really long time ago I bought this striped dress, waiting for the appropriate time to wear it. Due to my issues with hoarding, it found a place in the back of my closet, easily forgotten about through these Chicago winters. That was until it came time to pack for my Costa Rica trip.

We spent the last part of our trip in San Jose (more on that later) and my brother's girlfriend's family (who we stayed with) has the cutest houses with the most beautiful gardens. I could spend forever sitting outside with a cup of tea, in my floppy hat, which I feel should be the official attire for Costa Rica. And the extra added bonus was the trampoline they had in their backyard. 

Moral of the story? Despite what A&E says, hoarding can be helpful. Don't listen to everything you hear on television.

I'm wearing a Liquid dress, hat from Loehmann's, Kate Spade Saturday sunglasses, and Nine West sandals. Photos are by Adam Badlotto.

And for the most fun part of the whole day...

With yesterday's beautiful weather, let's hope I'll be able to pull this dress out again soon!

x Jill

GETTIN' FANCY WITH FLATS

About 99.99999999999% of the time that I'm dressing up, I'm also going up in height with a big heel. But if hell decides to freeze over (or you know, I sprain my ankle again being clumsy), I take comfort that there are a ton of options to get fancy with flats. So whether you're the bride to be, a guest at a wedding, or just going out for an elegant night, you can still look dressy while staying at ground level. 

1. J.Crew Viv Patent Flats ($188.00) - J.Crew 2. Sundew Flats ($69.00) - Nine West 3. Kate Spade Flambe Flat ($125.00) - Kate Spade 4. Shiny Point Ballerina ($59.99) - Zara 5. Kate Spade Audrina Flat ($238.00) - Nordstrom 6. Christian Louboutin Corbeau Layers, Leather, and PVC Flats ($625.00) - Net-A-Porter 7. Marc Jacobs Pointed Toe Flats ($495.00) - Bloomingdale's 8. Karl Lagerfeld for Melissa Silver Metallic Flats ($124.59) - ASOS.

Have you rocked flats to a wedding before?

x Jill