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May 14, 2013

Talk about wardbrobe staple… these blouses from Everlane make me wanna stop wearing anything else and just drape myself in silk! Whether tucked into your favorite jeans or paired with worn-in cut offs, this blouse is sophisticated, yet casual. They even offer two options: the band collar is a bit more easy-going, while the rounded collar is perfect for a polished day-time look. Either way, you can’t really lose… and at $80 a shirt, you can invest is this look without breaking the bank. Which is a good thing because the color options are SO GOOD that it’s tough to pick just one!

images via Everlane

outfit of the day: crazy pants

April 26, 2013

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Remember when I divulged my love of muumuus? Well, here’s another confession: I heart crazy pants. Gimme bold prints, wacky color combos, and convention-defying fits, ’cause I eat that mix for breakfast. Take these ikat printed linen pants, for example. The truly bizarre palette combines bubblegum pink, minty blue, a weird shade of brownish charcoal grey, and a taupe color that soooort of looks like my tinted moisturizer. But throw in high paperbag waist and a peg-leg silhouette and you’ve got total perfection.

When sporting a crazy pant, mind you, do hold back on the rest of the look. Lest you look…you know…crazy. I paired mine with a simple black racerback tank from Splendid and sky high suede wedges from Shoemint. The finishing touches are my favorite sunglasses and clock pendant necklace.

Obligatory jumping photo…

I shot this particular look to enter Splendid’s Coast to Coast giveaway. If you share your east coast or west coast style by uploading a photo to Facebook, you could win a $1000 giftcard! The contest ends May 1, so jump on it and enter soon. Check more details here… or vote for me!

links: pants (similar – mine are from a past season at Anthropologie) / racerback tank from Splendid (similiar) / wedges from Shoemint / Free People sunglasses / clock pendant necklace

photos by Chloe Grigri for Jojotastic

let’s get intimate: best bra ever

April 24, 2013

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Here’s a fun fact about me: when I’m having a rough day, chances are I’m wearing something a bit lacy underneath all my clothes. There’s something about quality lingerie that perks me up and gives me a boost of confidence. Thanks to Oprah, we all know the importance of wearing a properly fitted bra… but why can’t they be pretty, too?? When lingerie shopping, I veer away from molded, padded cups, plain Jane elastic straps, and anything that could possibly be considered a sports bra.

Enter Free People’s Cheeky Lace Bra. Ever so lightly lined, this lace balconette bra (read: cleavage for days and super flattering) is my new best friend. I may have purchased 3 in one shopping excursion (with many more color options waiting in my online cart). The fact is that I am not an amply endowed girl, so this bra is perfect for me. And the best part? Free People offers complimentary fittings, ensuring an Oprah-approved fit.

photos by Jojotastic

celebrate earth day with BeGood

April 22, 2013

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Founded under the mantra that you don’t have to wear burlap to be eco-friendly, BeGood believes that each purchase you make should have meaning. For example, when you purchase this toothbrush, a toothbrush is donated to a child in need. Each piece of clothing on BeGood is handpicked for maximum global benefit while still being functional, beautiful, and highly desirable. I’ve certainly got my eye on that cobalt silk number — when this top is purchased BeGood donates a meal to the San Francisco non-profit, Project Open Hand, which delivers meals and groceries to critically ill people in the Bay Area!

So, let’s celebrate this Earth Day with a sweet deal: BeGood is offering Jojotastic readers 20% off all orders today through April 29,2013. Just use code jojobegood at the checkout. Head on over to check out gorgeous silk blouses, summer-perfect maxi skirts, and some colorful totes!

color of the month / coral

April 18, 2013

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Perfect with super dark skinny jeans or pure white trousers, coral brightens any spring-time look. I’m pretty sure I love it in all forms: pastel or hot, perky and preppy or easy, breezy island style. And, once your summer tan has set in, coral will practically make your skin sing!

links: Kate Spade Saturday top / shift dress / raincoat from Toast / linen shirt dress / denim shorts / sheer panel crop top

check out more Color of the Month posts here!

outfit of the day: channeling the ’70s

April 10, 2013

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Sometimes when I get dressed, I focus on themes. You know, like eskimo ice princess, high school art teacher, or 90s grunge concert go-er. Today’s outfit is inspired by these incredible vintage high-waisted jeans I got at a sample sale this past weekend. They fit like a freaking glove and are so incredibly flattering. (I refer to my tush as “70s ass” in these pants.) Plus, when worn with 4″ tall wedges, my legs feel like they are a million miles long. These pants are an ego boost, for reals.

I paired them with another sample sale find: a sheer silk blouse that’s also a bit vintage-inspired. Don’t you just love the bow on the front? Lastly, I added my new Free People sunglasses for that Jodie-Foster-circa-Taxi-Driver vibe (minus the call girl part, of course).

links: super flare jeans (similar) / Anthropologie shirt (similar) / Shoemint wedges / Free People sunglasses / abstract art pouch c/o Baba Souk / bracelet c/o A-Thread

photos by Chloe Grigri for Jojotastic

spring stylin’ with seesaw

April 3, 2013

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I feel like there’s a divide in my closet: I adore white flowy tops, vintage-inspired lace, and romantic, airy layers. But then I am also drawn to clean lines, bold geometrics, and pop colors. Springtime especially challenges me because both are so applicable! I could totally get behind quasi-preppy/nautical look… but then I also want to prance through open fields in wispy dresses!

So, dear reader, I need your help. Using this awesome Seesaw app, please help me by voting below on your favorite look for summer!

@jojotastic: what should my spring-time look be?

top look, left to right: in a row henley / linen jacket / sweetart boxy top
bottom look, left to right: zig zag shift dress / chambray popover top / splatter print romper

fashion favorite: the statement sweatshirt

March 26, 2013

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Inspired by my recent acquisition {available here!}, I have become head-over-heels obsessed with The Statement Sweatshirt. Cozy and casual yet quirky and full of potential, this new staple is a wearable window to the soul. Grumpy? Pick this one. In love? Reach for this. See? No matter what, the message reads loud and clear.

I’m a monster in the morning / Straight Shooter / You Me Oui / No skinny dipping / twin cats / Dream Believe Achieve

PS – congrats to Morgan C., winner of the Alexis Russell giveaway. Be sure to check your inbox for an email from me!

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color of the month / hot pink

March 21, 2013

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Hot pink looks fresh and modern when paired with a neutral. Whether it’s black, white or ivory, the pink simply pops! I also love it when used with a simple geometric. There’s something decidedly mod about this uber-trendy color, especially in that Lisa Perry shift dress!

links: Milly peplum skirt / The Lake & Stars sleep shirt / Halogen mixed media tee / striped shirtdress from Topshop / Lisa Perry dress

check out more Color of the Month posts here!

sorry i’m not sorry

March 15, 2013

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I’m in a bit of a sassy mood this morning where I prooobably should have stayed under the covers and not been allowed to talk to anyone until I snap out of it. These sassy tees from the Print Liberation Shop are perfect for today though because, let’s be real here, I have to get out of bed today.

Sorry I’m Late / Sorry I’m Awesome

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