Spring style under $25!

Spring is the best time to stock up on shorts, tanks, tees and dresses… with shorter hemlines and light weight fabrics is easy to find the steals and deals that your wallet loves this time of year!  Here I pulled together two simple and fun spring and summer looks featuring pieces all under $25.  Your closet will love you.

top look: grey dress, hat, espadrilles, tote

bottom look: chambray peplum tank, white shorts, earrings, cross strap sandals

my everyday style: the perfect summer tunic!

Tunics have become one of my favorite warm weather pieces… they are great with jeans or with shorts, they make for great beach or pool cover ups and on top of all of that - they are comfortable! This  striped version is less than $25 and I'm in love!

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details: 

Tunic, Old Navy (other options I love: this one, this gingham one, this black and white one and this navy one!!!)

Jeans, Gap (or without distressing)

Flats, Vince Camuto

Bag, Madewell

Necklace, Gorjana via Rocksbox - get your first month free by using code: jillggxoxo

Earrings, Kendra Scott

Mother's Day Gift Guide!

It's time to spoil all those amazing mama's in your life (and maybe that includes you spoiling yourself… wink wink!)  Here are all my top picks for Mother's Day this year… I hope that however you spend the day you relish in your own motherhood or you spoil those that have mothered you throughout the years.

This bag! Those tassels! J.Crew does it again with another GORGEOUS and classic bag!

Wine for mom? Why not? Club W is an awesome personalized wine delivery program that mom is sure to love… I have been using this service for a few months and I really love it.  Besides new shoes, what is more fun than getting wine delivered by the UPS guy!?!?

Mere, Mama, Mami tee. So so cute!

This Kendra Scott bracelet is the perfect gift for any mom (really ANYTHING by Kendra Scott is a good gift idea).  It's delicate and beautiful… maybe just like a very strong woman you know.

Turkish T towels… I am OBSESSED with these.  I use mine for a hand towel in my powder room and people are always complimenting me and asking about it - they are crazy soft. These would be awesome beach towels because they wouldn't hold all the sand. Buy 1 or 100 for mom, she will thank you!!!

Art & Sole… this is an amazing photo book with shoes crafted by artisans inspired by Stuart Weitzman. My daughter and I have been pouring over it on the sofa together. It's perfect for any shoe enthusiast. (Please note a copy of this book was gifted to me by the publisher, all opinions are my own)

Arquiste No. 31 for J.Crew… my new signature that is bold and sexy. I really love this scent!

Tassel Earrings… because, really, so cute and sweet! Even the smallest of gifts count with heart.

Grey Leopard Clutch… a hot little clutch for any hot mama in your life!

A classic red lip… for your mom, yourself, your grandma, your aunt, your bff.  This color is gorgeous and would look beautiful on any lady in your life.

spring shoe trends at all price point!

We all love the change of seasons especially when it means we can kick winter to the curb and finally welcome spring… but let's be honest, one of the best parts about the changing seasons is the new shoes! Am I right?

Here I've rounded up my top six spring shoe trends for 2015… these are the shoes that I will personally be wearing all season and into summer.  They are stylish, easy to wear, comfortable and will put the perfect finishing touch on any spring or summer outfit!  Plus, I've got links below for each of these styles at all price points. So no matter what your budget… you are all taken care of here, friends!

The Espadrille: steal, spend (shown), splurge

The Wedge: steal, spend (shown), splurge

The Cross Sandal: steal, spend, splurge (shown)

The Classic Sneaker: steal, spend (shown), splurge

The Tassel Sandal: steal, spend (shown), splurge

The D'Orsay Flat: steal, spend, splurge (shown)

Elements of Style v16!

I'm back with another fun Elements of Style for you today… simply put, I have a little formula for quickly pulling together amazing outfits in a snap and I call these posts 'elements of style'. I like to choose something casual, something neutral and then a few dressy pieces to amp the look up! It's really so simple and makes getting dressed ultra easy.

Each individual will translate "casual", "neutral" and "dressy" different depending on your personal style and what event or environment you are dressing for.

I have an unreasonable obsession with white dresses lately… they just seem so carefree and summer-y. Which is exactly what I am craving lately.  A white dress will be a great wardrobe staple all summer, but for spring it still needs a little layer to keep warm with.  This creamy white cardigan makes the look comfortable and practical for chilly spring days while still offering the major summer carefree vibes.  Then I dressed up the look with a blinged out clutch and some earrings.  Simple slide sandals and classic sunglasses pull the whole look together.

cardigan, dress, sunglasses, sandals, earrings, clutch

my everyday style: warm weather accessories with Nordstrom Rack!

Now that spring has finally arrived (rejoice!) it's time to take a look at our accessory game.  As the weather warms so does my tendency in accessorizing my outfits. I like to break out light weight and simple accessories that feel as fresh as the spring air.  Cross body bags replace large cumbersome purses, delicate jewelry can finally show off a wrist or neck that's been covered all winter and a new pair of sunglasses is ALWAYS in order now that the gloomy cloudy winter is gone.

Today I am partnering with Nordstrom Rack to feature just a few of my favorite warm weather accessories from their amazing selection.  This cross body bag is perfect with dresses and shorts as the weather warms, this beautiful and delicate gold bracelet is the perfect addition to any spring look and I'm wearing these gold aviator sunglasses on repeat!  Nordstrom Rack has tons of accessories to keep you stylish for less this spring… and the best part is that you can shop it all online!  The selection is changing all the time, so there will always be a fresh selection. Read on for some of my favorite Nordstrom Rack finds…

Cross Body Bags (similar to shown)

Or check out: this leopard one! a fun boho style by Rafe! or a coral Valentino for a song!

Delicate Jewelry (Gorjana Bracelet Shown)

Or check out: this sweet knotted Kate Spade bracelet! Rebecca Minkoff stackable bracelets! Gorjana infinity knot bracelet!

Sunglassess (similar to shown)

Or check out: these Kate Spade cat-eyes, meow! a fun pair of wayfarers! rose tinted aviators - for over 75% off!

And also for a limited time they are stocked with tons of Kate Spade Saturday goodies… so hop on over! The deals are amazing!

Thank you to Shopstyle and Nordstrom Rack for sponsoring this post, all opinions are my own.

spring staples at all price points!

There are a few wardrobe pieces this time of year that are absolute staples to have on hand. These are the pieces that get worn over and over again and really become the foundation for your spring wardrobe.  These pieces work great with the trendier pieces you may choose this spring and also are great for the sometimes cool, sometimes warm weather that the spring season throws our way.

Shop these pieces below at all price points… so that no matter your budget your closet will be set for spring!

striped top: steal, spend (shown), splurge

white jeans: steal, spend, splurge (shown)

field jacket: steal, spend, splurge (shown)

sunglasses: steal, spend (shown), splurge

classic tee: steal, spend (shown), splurge

boyfriend jeans: steal, spend, splurge (shown)

clutch: steal, spend, splurge (shown)

cross sandals: steal, spend (shown), splurge

sneakers: steal, spend (shown), splurge

striped dress: steal (shown), spend, splurge

delicate necklace: steal, spend (shown), splurge

summer sweater: steal, spend (shown), splurge

9 spring dresses to love!

I can tell spring is on it's way in one super easy way… by simply walking in my closet.  This time of year I walk in my closet and want to literally start the whole thing on fire and start from scratch. That's how I know the seasons are changing. I absolutely cringe at the thought of boots, sweaters, jeans and scarves. It almost seems impossible to pull together one more winter look.  (so it's going to be a tricky month… for sure!)

In order to keep up the hope until spring actually does arrive (or at least until I can head out for spring break!) I'm doing my fair share of swooning over spring clothes.  Right now I crave simple and light, free arms and bare legs.  Dresses seem to be catching my eyes left and right these days and while I am not a huge dress-wearer I would gladly take any one of these adorable options and a 70 degree day right now!

What I love about these options is they are so minimal and effortless.  They can easily be layered with jackets or scarves or even dressed up or down.  Each of these are just so easy… and beautiful.

top row, from left: striped knee-length, navy zip shift, grey oversize tee dress

middle row, from left: navy eyelet shift, striped linen dress, cream high/low maxi dress

bottom row, from left: grey fit & flare dress, black laser cut dress, navy stripe block shirtdress