where's waldo: zara red striped sweater

LATELY I'VE BEEN choosing one piece to build from. This time, the Zara red striped sweater jumped from my closet and I felt compelled to pair it w/my sheer American Apparel top for a nerdtastic Where's Waldo getup. You love it.

Actually it didn't feel quite Where's Waldo until I added my Barton Perreira specs. And yes, they're prescription. Seriously, I can't see for ish.
Instagram makes everything cooler.

Red Striped Sweater: Zara
Sheer Collared Shirt: American Apparel
Blazer: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: 7 For All Mankind
Boots: Vintage!
♥
JaKenna

big stripes: h&m striped tee + diy jean shorts

DON'T YOU LOVE stripes and jean shorts? Me too! Obviously...

I was wearing this BIG STRIPED shirt while walking in the EVil last summer when a Mickey Rourke looking fellow (quite dapper actually, and if by dapper you mean 80's rocker with a full beard and RUSH tee) said, "Nice shirt!"

I wonder if his mind took him the inmate route, rather than the nautical... Either way, "Thanks!"


I dream of having a mohawk one day... one day doggumit.

These jean shorts are a DIY project, which I totally encourage; however, if you don't have any old jeans to cut, check these brights by Wildfox (Cobalt! Red!) and Blank NYC via Nasty Gal.

And I think pairing these with anything over-sized is key. The shorts are already tiny and tight, no need to whore it up on top... Unless that's your thing, of course, then by all mean. #imnotjudgingyouontheoutside

Try BIG STRIPES, BIG DOTS, BIG AMERICAN FLAGS instead!

♥
JaKenna
Jean Shorts: DIY
BIG STRIPES: H&M
Booties: Aldo

we're on a boat, yes we are: stripes + sperry

I THINK MY Sperrys look like cute, little, platinum mouses. I haven't named them yet, but I'm leaning towards Karl & Blake. Or Hedi & Seal. #decisionsdecisions

Contrary to popular belief, you DO NOT have to be on a boat/wear croakies or nantucket red shorts/summer in the vinyard to wear boat shoes. You should; however, have incredible fashion taste and ironically pair them with nautical stripes :-)


So to expand their market, Sperry expanded their color and style choices this season. Which greatly appealed to muah because I needed something different in my shoe collection. Something classic.

And it was the metallic that initiated the attraction. Which quickly spread to the whisker-like, white knots and threaded laces. And continues with the the sheer comfort of wear-ability. 

My Vote: ALL. ABOARD.

Check out Sperry Top-Sider and Sebago for more mouses!

♥
JaKenna
Striped Top: TopShop
Jorts: DIY, cut from Abercrombie & Fitch jeans
Montauk Slip-Ons in Platinum: Sperry Top-Sider 
Purse: Zara

it's so sexy, living in america

 
 
BUT WHAT TO wear! Finally decided on jeans and a striped cropped shirt for my patriotic garb and off to my first ever DC 4th of July celebration!


What did youuuuu wear to celebrate?

And equally as important, did you play this song whilst celebrating?
 If not, that's too bad, really. You'll be listening to this #onrepeat for the rest of the summer. TRUST.

Aaaand Happy 4th of July! Watch some fireworks!

♥
JaKenna
Red Jeans: J Brand
Blue & White Striped Top: TopShop
Shoes: Dolce Vita

Living In America: Dom
Fireworks: Courtesy of @RaunakMunot

stripes, hear 'em roar: ganni dress + all saints shoes + jenny bird jewelry

INSPIRATION MEANS MANY things to many people. Sometimes, it takes a roaring lion pendant or trendy sunnies to perk up your outfit and subsequently, your happiness. #itsthelittlethings

All Saints has an incredible selection of shoes right now. Like, really though. I think these 3 each bring out a different side to this simple tank dress. 

Sparkly, shiny flats → flirtatious! 
Lace up, peep toe booties → scandy! 
Cream espadrille → beachbum-a-licious!

Which are you?

♥
JaKenna
Sunnies: Illesteva
Flats, Booties, Espadrilles: All Saints
Lion Pendant: Jenny Bird