2014-04-11

I did it!  I GOT MY ACT TOGETHER!
And I tell ya' what.  That was no small feat, but I did it!
And I successfully cranked out today's white jeans post.  WooHoo!

But...before we get to it....
I went to spend just a bit of time on the Facebook issues I'm having since lots of you confirmed that you are no longer seeing me in your feed on a regular basis.
Apparently, it has something to do with Facebook's algorithms WHATEVER THE HECK
 THAT MEANS.
I got so many hints and tips from lots of you (thank you!) and I think the easiest thing to do is just go to my facebook page HERE and either click on or hover over my "LIKE" button.
Then make sure you check "Get Notifications".
You can also check "Add to Interests Lists" and then name your list whatever you like.

I've also heard from several sources that being "active" on a blog's facebook page will make it more likely for you to get the posts in your feed.  So just make sure you at least "like" a post every once in awhile to stay engaged!
If you want to read more about this topic, click HERE to read Jo-Lynne's take on it and screen shots with instructions over at Musings Of A Housewife.

I hope that helps some of you!

OKAY!  It's WHITE JEAN TIME BABY!!!
Today you're going to get to see lots of white jean love including a new Pinterest Told Me To outfit recreation, some of my past white jeans outfits, a Pinterest Collage that will make you want to wear nothing but white jeans for the rest of your life, and some great choices
for white jeans to add to your closet.

First up, my official white jeans Pinterest collage.

These girls will convince you that you need at least 1 pair of white jeans in your closet.
Like yesterday.



white jeans with pink and leopard HERE / navy and white chevron stripe HERE/ source not found for Gwyneth / chambray shirt and pink belt HERE / white jeans with stripes and jacket HERE  / source not found for white jeans and black top 

Convinced of your NEED for white jeans yet?  Good!
Need a little more convincing?  No Problem!
I decided to recreate one of the above outfits in true Pinterest Told Me To fashion!
Can you guess which one?
Yep, my girl Gwyneth!
 I NEVER would have thought to pair my military jacket with my white jeans...

but I think it's brilliant!  

I mean, another chance to wear my military jacket?  I'M ALL IN.


Cute, right?
And soooooooo simple!
I even took a cue from Gwyneth and layered a black cami under my grey tank! 


 Sources:
black cami HERE (best camis ever) / grey tank HERE
long metal bar necklace HERE c/o Sole Society
I'm thinking this is a great option for those of you that love the Stella and Dot Kimberly necklace, but don't want to spend the money! 
It's a great long brass necklace that gives the same effect for like 1/3 of the price!
neutral tote HERE c/o Sole Society 
Can you tell that I'm totally into totes lately?

white distressed boyfriend jeans HERE that are 40% OFF TODAY with the code TREAT
(And when ordering from LOFT, I often try to get to the $125 minimum to qualify for the free shipping.  Just a tip.)
Make sure you size down in these jeans.  I got a size 25/0, and I am NOT a size zero.
military jacket HERE
MUST HAVE wedges HERE
You can also click on the piece you like in the picture below!
Click around!  It's fun!

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

What do you think?
I've got lots of questions.
Would you have ever put this outfit together on your own?
Are you willing to do it now after seeing it?
Do you already have THIS military jacket?  Because you should.
And are you loving the necklace  and tote?  These are the first items I've ever owned from Sole Society, and it's a fun (and very reasonable!) little shop.  I thought it was just shoes, but they also have super affordable bags and jewelry!

And now for a couple of past recreations.  I recreated this outfit from Kendi and loved the orange and mint with the white.  This was one of my first 5 outfits on the blog, and I still love it!
It might have even been one of my first 3.
#toolazytolooktoknowforsure

(Inspiration photo originally found here.)

And here's another one of my first outfits that was posted within the first several weeks of me starting the blog.
A classic pairing of denim with white.
Simple and perfect.

Denim shirt:  J Crew Factory, exact HERE
I like the look of my shirt a lot, but it's a little heavier than I would like for spring and summer wear.
We'll talk about THIS one from Nordstrom in a minute

(Inspiration photo pinned, but original source not found.)

I highlighted THIS shirt several weeks ago.
Several of you girls got it, and I've received a handful of e-mails about your love for it!
The common themes in the e-mails are that it is a great color, very soft, and very flattering!

And remember, it won't look good with white jeans only....it will also look great with khaki shorts, colored denim, AND EVEN dark denim jeans!
This is a great shirt.  Click HERE.

AND NOW!!!!!! 
 WHITE JEAN OPTIONS FOR EVERYBODY!!!!

 I've had white jeans in my closet for years and years and years, and until I started this blog I didn't know there were people who didn't have white jeans in their closet!
But now I know.
IT SEEMS AS IF PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF THE WHITE JEAN.
I HAD NO IDEA.
No need to be scared ladies!
I really tried to find and try all of these on in store, but I had almost ZERO luck.  The stock is much better online, and even if they had the style, they wouldn't have my size.
#bloggerfail
Still, reading the reviews should help you decide!

FIRST UP, NORDSTROM PICKS!

a) kut from the kloth distressed 40% OFF HERE

b) two by vince camuto skinny jeans HERE
c) kut from the kloth bootcut jeans HERE
d) paige jeans with nude heels HERE

Like I said before, I had gone to Nordstrom with the intention of trying on LOTS of white jeans, including all of the pairs in the above collage.

But it just wasn't in the cards.
 Click HERE for these white Two by Vince Camuto skinny jeans that I did find in stock.
I recommend sizing down in these.  I was wearing a size 26/2.
I really liked these a lot.  I felt like the pockets didn't show much at all, they were stretchy (which I loved), and they were a good thickness (not see thru at all, but not too stiff and thick).
 Click HERE for a great white skinny jean. 

AND NOW SOME FABULOUS OPTIONS FROM LOFT!
Before we get to the jeans....first thing you need to know here, EVERYTHING is 40% OFF today at LOFT!
Use the code TREAT.
Click HERE to shop everything.
Click HERE to shop their fab shorts (the 4" are my favs).

{FYI:  some of my favorite LOFT items right now can be found HERE and HERE.  And click HERE to see all of their darling swimsuits and cover-ups!  When EVERYTHING is 40% OFF, you might as well take a look around.}

Now, you know that the jeans on the left in the collage below are the ones that
I added to my closet this year.
I have a pair of white boot cut jeans from like 5 years ago that I still love, and I have a pair of white skinny jeans from 2 years ago that I love, so I thought adding a pair of boyfriend jeans was a good direction to go, AND I AM LOVING THEM.
a) loft boyfriend jeans (MY JEANS THAT I LOVE!) HERE on left
These run large, so order a size down.  I got the 25/0.  And I'm NOT typically a zero.
b) loft modern straight leg jeans HERE with TONS OF FABULOUS REVIEWS in middle
c) loft ankle zip jeans HERE with GREAT REVIEWS on right
ALL white jean options from LOFT HERE (maternity options included)!

And if you want to see the boyfriend jeans again on me, I was wearing them in Monday's post (found HERE).  I totally dig the fit and I'm in to the distressing (as you know).
I will be throwing THESE babies on with bright colored tanks and tees all spring and summer long.  And I can't even begin to estimate how often I'll be wearing my MUST HAVE denim jacket with them (jacket options found HERE).

And while we're talking about white LOFT jeans, we should talk about THESE .
WHITE. CUT-OFFS. SCALLOPED.
'NUFF SAID.
Click HERE.
Thank you to Stacy who brought these shorts to my attention yesterday!
Remember these are 40% OFF TOO!  BECAUSE EH-VUR-EE-THING is ON SALE!

Anthropologie also has some white AG jeans that I've heard phenomenal things about.  They are priced like a designer jean, but people who wear them say they'll never buy anything else!
Click HERE for Anthro's white jeans.

And click HERE for all white jeans from GAP.

Oh.....and don't forget.....

 THESE are on sale for 33% OFF and would look great with white jeans!
And there are 4 color options, including a black and cognac pair,  I just happened to really like this light color combo of the camel and bone.
Something about the light color combo was just different and fresh!
I didn't know if I was going to love the thick strap across the top...but once I put them on, I did!
It made them unique, and they were quite comfortable.
Click HERE for all the other colors.  I think I love the taupe the most.

And you know I mentioned bright colorful t-shirts earlier?
Well, click HERE for this fantastic option.
It's loose fitting, it's high low, it's got a great neckline, and it just looks "easy"!

And do you remember THESE?
They are SCREAMING to be paired with white jeans and one of the above brightly colored tees!
And they are only $39.95!

So................
DO YOU BELIEVE ME?
DO YOU FEEL A TUG FOR WHITE JEANS NOW?!?
I'm curious to know....
*have you always been a white jeans person?
*have you been recently convinced of the versatility of a great pair of white jeans?
*are you still against white jeans?
SOUND OFF IN THE COMMENTS!

Show more