1. $129.00
2. $198.00
3. $59.50
4. $89.50, Now $49.50
Oct 162010
Oct 142010
1.Twist & Tango Wool Mix Knitted Cape, $109.53
2., $75.00
3.Hive and Honey Statement Necklace, $68.00
4., $155.00
5., $120.00
Oct 062010
1., $36.00
2.Vila Long Line Fine Knit Roll Neck, $33.70
3.Boutique 9 – Nichola (Black Suede), $199.95
1., $36.00
2., $144.00
3., $98.00
4.,$189.00 (Now$149.00)
Oct 042010
My intention was to find a military type jacket. One that was trendy, yet still feminine with a vintage feel. I decided to check one of our favorite sites, ASOS.com. Of course they had exactly what I was looking for. In fact, even better.
During my search for this particular jacket, I found myself in love with many more. From the latest trends of the military trench to the traditional Mac. Let’s also not forget about the gorgeous furs they offer just in time for the winter season. You definitely need to take some time and travel through their site. These coats are only a few of the many fantastic finds. The only problem I see is the difficult decision we will all have to make as to which one we will choose!
1.ASOS Button Corset Waist Mac, $109.53
2.ASOS Double Breasted Trench, $84.25
3.ASOS Button Corset Waist Mac, $109.53
4.ASOS Double Breasted Millitary Mac, $109.53
5.ASOS Double Breasted Trench, $84.25
1.Lipsy Drape Side Skirted Mac, $117.95
2.Coast Danube Drape Trimmed Coat, $337.00
1.Vila Faux Fur Coat, $101.10
2.Coast Irene Faux Fur Coat, $210.63
3.Lipsy Faux Fur Short Coat, $117.95
Sep 302010
Sep 292010
Although we love the warm summers here in the Midwest, we also appreciate the different seasons. Lets face it…..we love fashion! Different seasons means different styles. Neither of us are partial to the dreadful cold winter days. We still love to be outside, but only when we are warm. Which is why you will most likely see us in our Northface jackets and traditional Ugg boots on those days. Not the most fashionable look, but we are warm! Last year, we looked into purchasing the tall Ugg boots, but found that we didn’t love them. They made our feet look like mushrooms, or something like that. To spend that kind of money on boots that we didn’t “need” and didn’t “love” seemed foolish. Then, one day, we went to a football tailgating party and our good friend was wearing the Bronx Reno boot that Jennifer Aniston was seen in. Our obsession began, but of course, we could not find our size nor the color we loved anywhere. We eventually gave up…until we were browsing through the ASOS website and …..there they were!! We immediately ordered them and couldn’t wait for them to arrive, even if the weather is still in the 70′s. We love them. They are warm, comfortable and more fitted!
1. Bronx Reno Flat Fleece Lined Suede Long Boot, $160.08
2. Brandy & Melville Rother Sweater, $55.00
3. Banana Republic Petite lace-trim ribbed tank, $29.50
4. J Brand 12 Skinny Jeans, $198.00
With all the buzz about the current event, Art Prize, held in Grand Rapids, MI, we thought it would be fun to create our own version of art…The Art of Fashion.
Sep 222010
Fall has officially arrived, yet this week in Michigan the days have still felt like summer. Although the weather is warm, our summer clothes are officially put away and the fall wardrobe has taken their place. We did, however, keep out a few pair of versatile shorts to get us through this transitional period. Curious as to how we might wear our shorts in the fall? We dug through our closets, created some outfits and took photos of our end results.
Recently, we had a request on what to wear in the big city. Not only do we keep ourselves up on “city wear” but we recently had a friend return from New York City after attending Fashions Night Out….which by the way we lived vicariously through her. As most of us know, New York City is known for fashion and also their always classic colors of blacks, grays and whites. As you will notice, we have selected these classic colors along with what we felt would be reasonable shoes for walking. We also layered our selections so that regardless of the weather, you will look great and be comfortable. We hope this post helps you create your NYC style. We would love to see a picture of the outfits you choose. Have a great time in the big city!
1. Steve Madden – Haviland (Black Multi), $149.95
2. Velvet by Graham & Spencer Baby Jersey Novelty Ruffled Top, $75.00
3. Rag & Bone The Blazer, $325.00
4. J Brand Sateen Leggings, $165.00
5. House of Harlow 1960 14kt Yellow Gold Plated Abalone Leather Stations Necklace in Gold, $175.00
1. Banana Republic Marble sequin ballet flat, $110.00
2. BR Monogram silk sequin print tank, $74.99
3. J Brand 901 Leggings, $158.00
4. Gap Tipped tuxedo jacket, $98.00
5. Juliet & Company Vintage Button Ring, $44.00
6. Michael Kors Watches Oversized Watch, $225.00
1. Banana Republic Lady suede peep-toe heel, $140.00
2. Banana Republic Skinny staple belt, $39.50
3. Banana Republic Silk raw-edge shirtdress
4. Banana Republic Heritage gilded trim cardigan, $89.50 (NOW $44.99)
5. Banana Republic Ariel braid & chains necklace, $69.50
1. Banana Republic Cotton military hat, 35.00
2. Free People Apple Orchard Sweatshirt, $98.00
3. Alice + Olivia Back Zip Shorts, $198.00
4. Juicy Couture Skyler Military Jacket, $298.00
5. Frye Sarah Over The Knee Boots
6. Haute Hippie Deluxe Thigh High Socks
1. Banana Republic Ariel braid & chains necklace, $69.50
2. Free People Apple Orchard Sweatshirt, $98.00
3. Alice + Olivia Back Zip Shorts, $198.00
4. Juicy Couture Skyler Military Jacket, $298.00
5. Banana Republic Pretty ruffle bootie, $180.00
1. Chinese Laundry Kingdom Boots, $89.00
2. PHILOSOPHY DI ALBERTA FERRETTI Suede Ruffle Pumps, $395.00
3.Biba Vintage embellished shirred top H of F $96.00
4.Vero Moda High Waisted Shorts, $43.81
5. Kate Spade – Chicklet Tight (Black/Porcelain) – Hosiery, $28.00
We are loving the great selection of boots. They are everywhere right now! We are especially obsessed with the over the knee boots and are having a difficult time making a decision on which ones we should get. Over the next week we will be posting our favorite looks with this fall fashion trend. We will be showing boots for those who have unlimited funds and for those who would like the look that they spent a fortune but didn’t have to break the bank to do so. Just remember the CPW (Cost Per Wear) when you are deciding on which boots to purchase! Most of these boots you could have for many years, so some things might be worth spending a bit more on.
While creating the outfit below, I had a very difficult time not clicking “purchase” on everything! The items are still in my shopping cart and although it is tempting to click “purchase now,” I think I would also have to deal with listening to the wrath of my husband. Hmmm…would it be worth it? Probably not. However, I am still in the process of looking for the perfect over the knee boot and will let you know when I make my decision. For now, we will continue to give you ideas on our favorite fall looks. Happy shopping!
1. Juicy Couture Skyler Military Jacket, $298.00
2. Velvet by Graham & Spencer Baby Jersey Novelty Ruffled Top, $75.00
3. Joie Solitaire Boots
4. J Brand 12 Skinny Jeans, $198.00
5. Fossil Winslet II Crossbody, $118.00
Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping. As you might guess, JADA is all in!
For one night last September, in New York City and twelve other cities around the world,(now including Grand Rapids) designers, celebrities, models, and fashion editors hosted exciting, one-of-a-kind events in stores open after-hours to the public. Shoppers were able to see Sarah Jessica Parker singing standards with Oscar de la Renta, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen tending bar, as well as Michael Kors, Justin Timberlake, Kate Hudson, Rihanna and Gwen Stefani (just to name a few) at various stores throughout NYC supporting the industry. Retailers saw a surge of new shoppers and increased sales, while customers relished the street-party atmosphere.
This year, the City of Grand Rapids in association with AK Rikk’s participated in Fashion’s Night Out. AK Rikk’s on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids was recognized as the official and exclusive organizer of Fashions Night Out September 10th 2010!
Last night, Jen and I attended this fabulous social event. Originally, our plans were to celebrate FNO in NYC! Sadly, because of some last minute events, our plans changed. Fortunately, thanks to AK Rikk’s we were still able to join in the celebration of FNO, Grand Rapids Style. This was Grand Rapids first FNO event and I must say it was a big success! Our last minute change of events caused a bit of disorganization on our part and unfortunately we were only able to visit a few stores and see some of the events. We were happy to have spent most of our time at AK Rikk’s store and A.K.A.@38. A.K.A.@38 is AK Rikk’s new pop-up store which featured window vignettes from Rag & Bone, as well as an installation by Billy Reid, GQ’s “2010 Best New Menswear Designer in America. I will have to say, AK Rikk’s did a fantastic job giving Grand Rapids the feeling of being in a miniature NYC. Shopping, fashion, cocktails, food, champagne, music, art and more shopping! What more could one ask for.
In the first photo, you will notice us next to an amazing ice sculpture bar with the FNO logo carved into it. On the top of the bar was another ice sculpture with a spout where the signature martini was pouring out of. Impressive. Speaking of impressive, the magnificent selection of unique and fantastic designer clothing at AK Rikk’s. With a selection including J Brand, Elizabeth and James, Rag & Bone and much more sought-after pieces, it’s no wonder I had a difficult time leaving.
The night ended with multiple blisters. Thankfully, we had band-aids so we could continue our journey to a delectable meal and great wine. Overall, we had a marvelous evening! The decision we now face for next year is will we attend FNOt in New York or Grand Rapids?
In the above photos, Jim Murray – AK Rikks General Manager, Matt Sova – AK Rikks, Jen Eichorst and Jen Meekhof – JADA Style Guide
Have you tried putting an outfit together that seemed to get a little “crazy” and over accessorized? An outfit that turns out to be a lot of fun and looks great especially on camera, however, you most likely will never wear out. I often find myself in my own world creating new outfits from old and new pieces in my closet. I also have a hard time getting rid of old clothes that I know I will probably never wear. I justify not getting rid of them by creating a new outfit with it.
On this particular day, I received this fantastic black leather skirt as a gift. I wanted to find some clothing in my own closet to create an outfit with this skirt. Jen and I were in our normal “girlie” silly moods and just kept adding things, mostly accessories. We decided to take photos outside. The rain was not going to stop us. I took out my Louis Vuitton umbrella and out we went. We were laughing so hard. My neighborhood is somewhat like Wisteria Lane from Desperate Housewives. You can only imagine what the neighbors may have been saying if they happen to have seen us. It didn’t help that when I bent over in my skirt it showed everything. I definitely need to wear tights with this one! You can top this day off as “girls just want to have fun.”
On a fashionable note, I highly suggest a black leather skirt and animal print shoes for your fall wardrobe! I wore a simple black tank, a ruffled cropped cardigan sweater in cream and a black blazer with mine. I would also love to wear this skirt with a cashmere sweater in gray or cream!
1.Vince Camuto Festa, $118.00
2.Kookai Leather Mini Skirt, $133.12
3.Banana Republic Layered ruffle skirt
4. A.L.C. Leather Laight Skirt, $374.00
A few weeks ago we posted a blog called “Peaches.” In this particular post we created some outfits which included the color peach. We also promised you we would have another post soon which would include the color cream. In case you didn’t put it together, they would be called…”Peaches and Cream.”
We would like to apologize to anyone out there that has been waiting for the “and cream” to come. Jen and I have had a crazy summer, as I am sure most of you have all had. We are looking forward to school starting for our kids so we can focus our free time on JADA Style Guide. If anyone has any questions for us on something particular they are looking for or perhaps an outfit that you would like us to put together for you, please let us know! We love creating outfits and also love the challenge of searching for specific items.
We hope you enjoy these next few outfits. We tried to mix in some inexpensive items that we thought looked like higher end pieces. For example, the Women’s Chiffon-Charmeuse Tiered Tank from Old Navy looks fantastic with a great pair of skinny jeans. Personally, we ordered the tank from Old Navy and love it! I wear it with my J Brand skinny jeans and a great pair of heals. (FYI, the tiered tank does run a little long.) Pairing the outfit with dressy flats allows you to keep the outfit casual or dressy.
In the second outfit, I LOVE the Beyond Vintage lace front blouse. It is sexy, feminine and well detailed! The detailing on the blouse includes a lace panel, vertical pintucks, eyelet detailing, and scalloped lace trim. This blouse is also very versatile. Here we have paired it with a great pair of J Brand lightweight flare jeans. You could also wear it with a pair of black skinny jeans, a black leather skirt or with a pair of olive color shorts like the Les Halles Paper Bag Shorts
Finally, we have created an outfit with a few timeless and versatile pieces. This is great for a girls night out. The black J Brand pencil leg jean can be worn many different ways. Personally, I live in my J Brands! In fact, I have them on right now. The Jaloux Baby Doll Cami is simple yet elegant with fine details. The cami would also look great with a black skirt. The black patent leather shoes are timeless and can be worn with a dress, a skirt, shorts, jeans, legging or nothing at all. Just making sure you are still paying attention.
We hope you enjoyed a start to your new fall wardrobe! Happy Shopping!
1. Vanessa Mooney Nugget Teardrop Earrings, $40.00
2. Womens Chiffon-Charmeuse Tiered Tank, $16.50
3. J Brand 10″ Ankle Skinny Jeans, $159.00
4. Jane Pointy Toe Flats in Bone Multi, $259.00 (now $40% off!)
5. Womens Crochet-Trim Button-Front Cardigans, $25.00
1. Beyond Vintage Lace Front Blouse, $190.00
2. J Brand Lightweight Lovestory Jeans, $179.00
3. Vanessa Mooney Nugget Teardrop Earrings, $40.00
4. Adrienne Vittadini Boot in Cognac, $129.00
1. Foley + Corinna Python Buckle Hobo
2. J BRAND 12" PENCIL LEG JEAN STYLE# 912 Black – as seen on Vanessa Hudgens, $159.00
3. Jaloux Baby Doll Cami, $84.00
4. Joan & David – Flipp (Black/Black Patent), $204.00-
Aug 292010
I must say that I can’t imagine the pressure some of the women in Hollywood must have especially going to an event like The Emmy Awards! I get anxiety about what I am going to wear on a night out in the city. I can’t imagine the pressure knowing millions of people are looking at you and judging you by what you wear not even knowing who you really are as a person. Regardless of who is looking at you, you still want to look fantastic because it makes you feel good, which in the end is all that matters.
Tonight, at The Emmy Awards there were many beautiful dresses. My personal favorite dress of all times is definitely the armani-prive dress that Claire Danes was wearing! She looked stunning! I can’t even describe the radiance that seemed to be around her. It was not only the dress but the beauty she seems to have within. I know nothing about her personally, but she is an amazing actress, especially in her Emmy winning role in Temple Grandin!
Congratulations to Claire and all of the other Emmy winners this evening!
Aug 272010
I am sure you have already noticed that we are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. At least we think so. Most that have never traveled to Michigan might want to rethink their summer vacation plans.
Last week our girlfriend Tara and I celebrated our 29Th birthdays together. Jen, being the great friends she is, planned a get together at her house. The night consisted of great food, cocktails, fantastic friends and fun!
The evening started out with… cocktails. After all, it is a birthday celebration. For the ladies, not just any drink, cosmos. Because I felt the need to be a bit of a princess, which i tend to do on my birthday, I requested my favorite martini. A Hendricks extra-dirty martini with stuffed olives. It was fantastic!
There were many smiles throughout the evening, however, the most fun was definitely fitting all of us girls on the tube! It was instant therapy! In fact, Jen and I have come to a conclusion that this tube has changed the moods of many people and will bring most anyone instant smiles and laughter!
Thank you to all of our great friends for all that you do and especially for just being you! Especially thank you to Jen and Jason for a fantastic evening! Where would we all be in life without friends!
Aug 262010
Chicdowntown is a premier website that we often look at and love! You should definitely take the time and check them out! They are offering a great sale at 40% off everything that will last only until Sunday August 22! You need to enter the code FALL40 at checkout to take advantage of this fantastic deal.
