I'm falling...

Here's a trend I have noticed this spring that I have to admit, I am falling for. Low priced jelly shoes from high priced brands. Let's discuss...

Kate Spade, $60


What they may lack in comfort (although... I can't say for sure, I just predict a few blisters, maybe like a new pair of flip flops?) the arguably make up for in looks and bold colors.

Diane Von Furstenberg, $75


This pair from DVF are calling my name from the mountain tops and I think I am about to cave (also, *spoiler alert* this pair was included in my Spring 2010 looks:book!)

Tory Burch, $145


I've never met a shoe by Tory Burch that I didn't love.

Tory Burch, $95


Case in point.

Marc Jacobs, $80 (from $160)


This is me getting Marc Jacob's Mouse flats within reach. Whether you "jelly" or not... it's tempting, no?

JCrew, $55


This is JCrew talking me into a "flat" version of wellies. My knees are quivering. I think it's working.

See by Chloe, $75


See by Chloe has me believing. In what, I'm not sure. Must be a crush.

So are you falling for these "designer" jellies?

work it wednesday!

Last time I did a Work it Wednesday for "age groups" - I got a great response!

Here I am featuring RUFFLES... a MUST HAVE in your fall and winter wardrobe and so easy to wear!

ruffles three ways by Jill GG featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs

More great ruffle-ly looks:


Are you sporting ruffles these days?

work it wednesday!

I'll be the first to admit that I take a little time to warm to new trends... while I like to follow them, I am certainly not the first on the proverbial "boat." Enter the military jacket... when I first started seeing it pop up I was all: bleck, yucky, no way!

Buuuuuttt... well. Now I think maybe I like it. And you might too!


Yes, they are a bit fashion-forward and a touch "out-there" and you may ask yourself how could it even integrate into my wardrobe. Well, here it is folks, Work it Wednesday, Military Jacket style!

(for any new readers, Work it Wednesday is when I take one wardrobe piece or style and put it into three different looks for you to showcase how simple it is to make your wardrobe versatile!)

military jacket three ways by Jill GG featuring GAP

one: pulling off all black with the flair of the military jacket is just right! I love the addition of animal print flats (which I am OBSESSED with these days) and some biker chic accessories.

two: boyfriend jeans, gladiator sandals and a military jacket. Together they are a trend "power-house" without looking like a trend "three-ring-circus."

three: this is military jacket gone to work... you can simply wear the jacket unbuttoned to lessen the severity of the look.

So are you sold? I am for sure...

Interested in adding one of these to your wardrobe? Check out these amazing options:

Work it wednesday!

This summer the weather pattern in my neck of the woods has been less than desirable. Instead of leg baring shorts and skirts I find myself unusually chilly in the mornings and the evenings... and even in the afternoons at times. This layered formula is my latest "uniform" of choice... flirty floral dresses with cuffed jeans.

floral dress/cuffed jeans three ways by Jill GG featuring Jimmy Choo bags

Do you like to wear dresses with jeans? While it seems a little silly... it's oh so comfy and chic!

Work it Wednesday!

Can you believe it is the fourth this weekend, already? To me this holiday always means summer is about half over... so sad! But I love celebrating the fourth with some down home fun. Sunglasses, sparklers, watermelon, parades and fireworks.

Here is three simple and casual ways to show your patriotism this year...

patriotic... three ways by Jill GG on Polyvore.com

What will you be doing for the holiday?

Fashion Friday: Nature Inspired...

Since the daffodils are still blooming in my neck of the woods... and since it is such a short lived experience... I will celebrate them once again this week with nature inspired Fashion Friday.

ruffly daffodil by Jill GG featuring Current/Elliott jeans

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Happy weekend all! I am off on an impromptu trip to Chicago and there WILL be shopping involved... perhaps some mobile blogging as well, I just can't say for sure! Also... Happy May Day!

transition through seasons...

Finding pieces in our wardrobe that can transition through the seasons well is a great way to not only justify adding pieces to your wardrobe near the change of seasons... but is also a great way to shop and invest in clothing in general. One of my favorite fashion "exercises" on polyvore is to take one piece and feature it in three different outfits. I prefer to wear my clothes in a variety of different ways. You'll never see me with the same shirt/pants/accessory combinations. That is part of the fun of fashion! Here I took a really simple top from ruche (LOVE RUCHE!) and featured outfits for winter, spring and summer. All with one top!


blue top: winter, spring, summer - by Jill GG on Polyvore.com

The fun of dressing this way is in the accessories! Spend more on accessories (at least that is what I like to do) and less on gobs of clothes that you will only wear a couple of times. All of the bottoms in these outfits are items you likely have in your closet already (or should!): jeans, classic white pant, bermuda shorts. Then by adding different handbags, shoes and jewelry you easily have three completely different outfits!

fight the winter blahs...

Here is some peachy goodness to fight the winter blahs and to get a conservative start on spring... layers are the key for warmth and to keep the look "in season". And with Valentine's just around the corner... the heart-ed handbag is a romantic touch of whimsy! And of course, you know me, it isn't an outfit without a pair of sevens. My daily uniform of choice.


peachy-keen layers... - by Jill GG on Polyvore.com