Jlynnspeaks

LATEST ARTICLES ( 107 )

• Taking a Walk.

  

  [Express sweater and tank, Lucky jeans, UGG knit boots, Kate Spade bracelet, necklace and earrings from Greece, my mom's original wedding bands] Going for a wal... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2012 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Ode To All You Are

  

  Award-winning blogger, trendsetter, fashionista, writer, jeweler, confidant, beauty, lover, "luber," and closest friend, there are no shortage of words that... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2012 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Resolute.

  

  I'm not normally a fan of new year resolutions. I believe improving/ adding/ changing aspects of your life should be a year-round effort. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2012 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Comfortable Celebration.

  

  [Max Studio dress, Anne Klein tights, Tiffany & Co. necklace, Tahari booties] New Year's Eve, boyfriend and I flew up to Maryland to see my parents for the... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2012 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2011.

  

  This year has been so interesting... life-changing, even. I've been tested and tried in so many aspects of my personal life, but the past 365 days have brought ... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Twas the Night Before Christmas.

  

  Our Christmas Eve was a lot of fun. We opened a few early presents, played board games, baked cookies, and watched Christmas movies. It was simple, and... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tis the Season.

  

  [Boyfriend's presents from me. Brown parchment paper, twine with the ends dipped in glitter, linen craft paper with glittery writing secured with glitter tape. Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Favorites Friday.

  

  [Coke float made by boyfriend to cheer me up... before dinner. Ah, adulthood.] This week was good - full of reading, standing up for myself, encouraging... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2011

• Pink Pointe.

  

  [Oscar the Third dress, gold and pearl jewelry handed down from my gran, pointe shoes] I danced for years, and last Christmas, I bought myself another pair of... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dreams: Blog: Life.

  

  [UP] So follow my thought process for a moment, if you will. Here are some thoughts on dreams, blogging, and life. Earlier this week, I had a wonderful dream. I... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Gift Guide: Save for Her.

  

  The holidays are fast approaching, and I've yet to buy a single gift. You can cringe on behalf of me, that's alright. Although I'm behind on my own shopping, I... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Favorites Friday.

  

  [Our first pressies under the tree. Horray!] My mom is originally from England, and a tradition she grew up with is an advent calendar. For the first 24 days... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Before & After.

  

  A couple months ago, we reclaimed this chest of drawers for next to nothing. Well, for nothing. It was a great find considering it's solid wood, but was... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Chilly Cream.

  

  [Steve lace shirt, American Eagle sweater, Lucky jeans, New York & Company puff jacket, Steve Madden oxfords, Miki Moto pearl studs, Heritage knit cap]... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Living.

  

  Last week, while preparing for Thanksgiving, we made some major strides on improving our living space. Finally buying a couch, my parents giving us an early... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hostess.

  

  Thanksgiving at our home was wonderful, and I'm hoping the same was true for all my readers. Being a holiday hostess was so fun and special, and boyfriend... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Glass and Frost DIY.

  

  I've seen this idea on Pinterest in several different forms and thought it would make a wonderful addition to our Thanksgiving table decorations. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• Favorites Friday.

  

  [Who doesn't love going into a mall and seeing the holiday decorations for the first time?] This week seemed to fly by, but it has been so pleasant, I don't... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2011 FASHION, SELF EXPRESSION

• What to Wear: Thanksgiving.

  

  [Outfit details.] I may or may not have had a slight heart attack when I realized Thanksgiving is a mere week away. Normally, my Thanksgiving responsibilities... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2011 FASHION

• Leaf It; Fall Behind.

  

  [WD NY sweater over Max Studio dress, Express necklace and belt, Steve Madden boots, vintage Coach satchel.] This week we had a tiny heat surge which called... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2011 FASHION