Denim on Denim

Jacket: J.Crew | Turtleneck: J.Crew | Denim: J Brand 'Maria' | Belt: Madewell | Booties: rag + bone | Bag: Coach | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Necklace: c/o Gorjana | Watch: Michael Kors

Quick outfit post today--hope your 2016 is off to a great start!

Happy Monday!

x, Tam

Joie de Vivre -- a Lettering + Style Collaboration

Sweater: J.Crew | Tee: Peace Love & Tulle (lettering by yours truly!) | Jeans: J Brand | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Bag: Jimmy Choo | Necklace: Ann Taylor | Bracelets: David Yurman | Watch: Michele

I'm so excited to share a bit of fashion + lettering love with you today. Recently, I teamed up with Kristina of Peace Love & Tulle to create a fun, unique tee that celebrated our "joy of life." It was so much fun to work with the lovely and talented Kristina and to turn my calligraphy into something wearable.

The "joie de vivre" lettering was first done with a dip pen and ink on paper, then digitized and screen-printed onto these soft, flattering shirts. The shirts are available in the Peace Love & Tulle online boutique if you want to snag one of your own (be aware that they do run a bit small--I'm wearing a size S here).

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Tweed & Jeans

Jacket: LOFT | Blouse: Urban Outfitters (last seen here) | Jeans: Paige | Shoes: L.K. Bennett | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Bag: kate spade new york | Necklaces: Ann Taylor, Brian Gavin | Bracelets: David Yurman, Tiffany | Watch: Michele

I happened upon this great sweater-jacket at LOFT recently, and loved how it had the structured look of a blazer, but the softness and comfort of a sweater. It has been easy to style for work or more casually, as I have here.

I like that I've been seeing more bootcut jeans around after having all-skinnies-all-the-time for the last few years. I pulled these Paige jeans out of my closet and decided they paired well with the tweed jacket. The style I'm wearing is the Laurel Canyon, which is still available and is a great fit for petite, slim-hipped ladies. The sizing runs relatively small, and the low rise ensures that the waistband fits snugly and doesn't gap. Although I generally wear a 23 in denim, I wear a 24 in this style.

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Hello, Yellow

Tee: Nordstrom | Jeans: 7FAM | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Shoes: kate spade new york | Bag: Coach | Bracelets: J.Crew, Ann Taylor (similar here) | Necklaces: Brian Gavin, Theresa Mink | Watch: kate spade new york

This outfit is another from my Chicago trip (wish I were still there!). Although the jeans I'm wearing here are white, they are a favorite travel pair. They're the 7FAM Slim Illusion Skinny, which are nice and stretchy. They also hold their shape wonderfully through a day of sitting on planes and trains, hiking around sightseeing, and taking them off and putting them back on again many times while shopping. I'm thinking I'll have to order another pair in a darker color for fall and winter! (Note: if you end up deciding to get a pair for yourself, go down a size.)

P.S. Don't forget that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going on now through August 5, 2013, when prices go back up to full retail. They have a bunch of amazing fall pieces on sale--my favorites are these Tory Burch riding boots, this Michael Kors trench (available in petite sizing!), and these pretty kate spade earrings that match the bracelet I'm wearing in this post.

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Basic Chic

Jacket: ZARA (similar from this season) (last seen here) | Top: Urban Outfitters (similar here) | Jeans: 7FAM | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Boots: Frye "Melissa Button" (my review here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar here) | Earrings: Bought in Turkey (similar here) | Lips: Stila "Fiery"

I took my pup to the park yesterday for a romp through the grass before today's crazy snowstorm blew in. Despite the fact that I've lived in Colorado most of my life, I always find it hard to believe that it can be sunny and 70 degrees one day and 34 and snowing the next!

After loving my last pair of Frye boots (so flattering, comfy, and cute!), I decided to do something I generally try not to do: pick up another pair in a different color. When I saw that this distressed black pair of Melissa Buttons was on sale at Zappos, I decided to grab them. Note for fellow small-footed ladies: Zappos has Fryes down to size 5.5, whereas most retailers seem to carry only down to size 6. I like the vintage leather finish on these a lot--it seems like it will only get better with wear, and with the awesome craftsmanship and comfy-right-out-of-the-box fit, I know they will get tons of use. And apparently, I won't have to wait for fall to start wearing them since Denver can't seem to decide whether it's winter, spring, or summer right now.

Hope that your May Day is much, much warmer and drier than mine!

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Nautical Stripes & Bright Whites

Blazer: H&M | Sweater: J.Crew | Jeans: 7FAM (last seen here) | Sunglasses: Valentino | Shoes: Steve Madden (similar here) (last seen here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace: Brian Gavin | Bracelets: F21, J.Crew, Vintage | Rings: Vintage | Watch: Michael Kors

The white jeans I'm wearing here have seen a lot of action lately (so much that I've been reluctant to get them hemmed because they'll be out of my closet for a few weeks). While I'm still going to do a more detailed review of them, I just wanted to say that I have been really impressed with how wonderfully they've held up through multiple wears and a wash so far. They're the 7FAM Slim Illusion Skinny in Stark White, and the fabric really keeps its shape nicely throughout a couple days of wear--no sagginess is evident even after extended wear. For those of you looking for a pair of flattering and comfy white jeans for the summer, I'd highly recommend these. I went with the smaller of the two sizes I generally wear, which was recommended to me based on the stretchiness of this fabric.

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Lucky

Blouse: J.Crew (on sale) | Jeans: 7 For All Mankind "Slim Illusion Skinny in Stark White" (review coming soon!) | Sunglasses: Chloe | Shoes: Aldo (from last summer, last seen here) | Bag: Coach | Bracelets: Saks, Aldo | Rings: Vintage | Watch: Michael Kors | Toes: Essie "Pretty Edgy"

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter! My Easter outfit was maybe a little overly springy for the weather in the mountains, but I loved it. Both my J.Crew silk blouse and these new 7 For All Mankind skinny white jeans are gorgeous and fit beautifully (review coming soon). While I had last ordered the Blythe Blouse in a pretty lilac color, I like that I was able to find the next size down here, which made it a little more comfortable for me.

What about you, readers? Have any of your white pants or dresses
made an appearance this spring?

P.S. Don't forget to enter here to win my hot pink Cambridge Satchel! This giveaway runs through the end of the day on Wednesday April 3, 2013.

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Shoulda Been a Cowgirl

Coat: Arden B. (old) | Shirt: Aeropostale | Jeans: Joe's (in girls' sizing like mine for only $39 or in women's sizing) | Gloves: H&M | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Belt: Arden B. | Boots: Nine West (old, similar style here) | Bag: Tory Burch | Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar here)

Rediscovering this old shearling coat of mine in my closet prompted me to put together a Western-inspired outfit for a long walk with my pup. He is getting so big already! Looking back at photos of him from a month ago, it's almost hard to remember him being so tiny. He's really starting to love walks, playing fetch, and tug-of-war--so fun!

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Blythe in Lilac

Blouse: J.Crew "Blythe" (check out a great review here from Kelly) (update:I'm wearing a 0P)
Jeans: J Brand | Belt: Vintage | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Shoes: MICHAEL | Bag: Coach
Necklace: Ann Taylor | Bracelets: INPINK c/o, F21 | Watch: Michael Kors

One thing I absolutely love about Denver is that, nearly every year, there are a couple weeks during the dead of winter when it's suddenly warm and springy. I seized the opportunity to pull out this pretty lilac silk blouse (no jacket necessary!) for a middle-of-the-day stroll and some brunch. Heaven!

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Winter Weekend

Sweater: Plenty by Tracy Reese | Jeans: J Brand | Sunglasses: Prada | Boots: Matt Bernson | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar here) | Cross Bracelet: INPINK c/o | Bead & Chain Bracelets: Tiffany | Watch: Fossil (similar here)

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Icy Mint

Jacket: H&M (last seen here) (similar style here) | Sweater: J.Crew (on sale + additional 40% off with code SHOPHAPPY) (also on sale in cashmere) | Snood: H&M | Jeans: BLANK NYC | Boots: Zara (this season's) | Belt: Vintage | Purse: Coach | Bracelets: J.Crew (similar style), ALDO, Boutique | Watch: Michael Kors | Lips: NARS "New Lover"

Three Quick Things:
1. The Amrita Singh/Urban Decay Holiday Giveaway winners have been announced here!
2. I'm so excited to have picked up a new addition to my family today! If he poses nicely for a photo or two, I'll share some with you soon.
3. Wishing you all much success, love, friendship, and happiness in 2013!

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Fall Layers with Jovie

Jacket: Zara | Cardigan: J.Crew Crewcuts | Dress: Splendid (in kids' 12) via Jovie | Sunglasses: F21 | Shoes: F21 (old) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | | Jewelry: J.Crew (similar pyramid stud bracelet here), F21 ("love" bracelet), Boutique Bling Breckenridge all others | Watch: Michael Kors

A few weeks ago, while I was in Boulder, I got a chance to stop by a cute new boutique called Jovie that a friend recently opened. Their niche is designer clothing for tweens. While I normally prefer shopping in the adult section, Jovie's selection included lots of sophisticated name brands at amazing prices.

I picked up the dress I'm wearing in these photos, another pretty cobalt dress I'll be featuring soon, and some Joe's Jeans (they were only $49 full price!). If you're petite (or have a tween to shop for) and you happen to be in Boulder, I'd definitely recommend stopping by Jovie--they're on 13th Street, right off the Pearl Street Mall.

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