Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

{2019 amazon favorites}

I know it's almost the end of January but I've been seeing lots of Amazon recap posts and I LOVE seeing other people's favorites haha. It's like getting a peak into someone's closet - so much fun! Plus, Amazon has everything under the sun and you can search for hours and find a million great things and others will still find something different. So it's cool to see what worked for people and how they vary. I had a lot of favorites from last year so I could only narrow it down to 20. I'm thinking I may do this every month? It may not always be a set number of things but you never know what may spark someone's fancy or help them out in their life! So let's get to it shall we?

Psst this board is shoppable - just click the item you want to shop!





Adjustable Waist Belt // One of my girlfriends told me about this belt when I forgot my elastic one at home and I quickly ordered this for a wedding. It is SO comfortable because you can tighten or loosen it in a snap. I got the gold and it is so slim and elevates any outfit you need to belt! I've had multiple people order it on the spot when I wear it out haha. Not having a belt end hanging down when you need it high on your waist is amazing!

Grease Splatter Screen // I cook pretty much every single night... I'm a great cook but Kyle says I'm messy lol. A food blogger friend of mine, Miss Finger Foodie, recommended this to help with splatter and to let the steam escape. When I would use a glass lid moisture would get trapped and I had a hard time crisping some things up. This did the trick for me!

Yeti Mug // Technically this was a present for Christmas in 2018 - BUT I use it almost every single day last year... and continue to this year haha

Green Ruffle Mini Dress // I bought this dress for my sister's engagement party and got SO many compliments on it. I loved the open back and long sleeves so it was appropriate for a winter party but could also work for spring. I paired it with brown knee high boots but can't wait to wear it again with sandals. I've seen this style on multiple websites and it averages for about $60.. um, no haha. This held up through sitting and standing and packing a couple of times ;)

White V-Neck Sweater // I did a big sweater try-on during the fall and this was one of two favorites (the other is listed below)! I loved that the v-neck helped it breathe when I wore it here in KW and the bell sleeves added such charm. I can never say no to a white sweater either

Colorblock Sweater // My absolute favorite sweater of the season (I'm still wearing it here when it's chilly!!) I loooove the colors and the slight balloon look in the sleeve. It's very warm and super soft too.

Polka Dot Skirt // I've worn this skirt so many times I can't even remember all of the ways I've styled it... with a white crop top and sandals, with a button down and white sneakers, with black OTK boots and a long sleeve black shirt, etc!! The length is just perfect and the little ruffles make it so girly. I loved this neutral color so I could pair it with fun jewelry.

Collagen For Her Supplements // Collagen seems to be allll the rage still. I discovered this brand because the owner went to VT! I don't always drink tea every day (I don't drink coffee) so taking a supplement is a great way to get the collagen I need! I also buy their matcha collagen powder and make a matcha latte at home often :) I add a touch of honey and a small splash of milk. It's heaven.

Laptop Stand // Since I work from home I'm on my laptop all day sitting at my kitchen table. I started to get really bad "tech neck" from having my head angled down looking at a screen... I ordered this stand (in a pretty walnut color) to bring my laptop up to eye level and then I got a wireless keyboard. This set up isn't completely ergonomic but it's better than what I had before!

Large Frame Sunglasses // Carrie Bradshaw Lied posted about these Celine knock-offs and I knew I had to try them! Plus, they're polarized. Shocked! I love the large square shape and shiny frames to mix up my sunglasses style

iPhone Tripod // Something small and compact that I can throw in my purse and take anywhere! I've used this to take a couple of iphone photos by myself when nobody is around to help. AKA I don't want to ask a stranger ;)

Sunglasses Chains // I can't even remember how many times people have asked me about these. I wore croakies all through college so that I didn't lose my sunglasses and I knew I needed some again but more grown up. Every time I tucked my sunglasses into my shirt neck or up in my hair they would fall off and I was tired of worrying about scratching my expensive Ray-Bans. This gold chain is simple and has held up through boat days!

Pearl Sandals // Classic, girly, and super comfortable. They took awhile to come in but they are one of my most worn sandals for going out and dressing up an outfit! They run TTS.

Green Midi Dress // The perfect Spring dress to go from work to happy hour. This dress didn't wrinkle at all and I loved the length on it. It was very flattering and slimming because of the nipped in waist and the top flowy layer of material. It looked gorgeous with heels or sandals plus it comes in so many colors.

Pleated Pants // I think this was a top seller last year - these pants are adorable with just about everything and universally flattering on everyone! I love love love when y'all send me photos of you wearing something I recommended and all of the cute photos of these pants on y'all made my whole year.

White Lace Coverup // Okay, actually this was my top seller haha! I went nuts over this when I found it and then y'all sold it out :) Luckily, it's back in stock and I'm going to keep wearing it forever. It's very lightweight and perfect to get your arms out of the sun when you need to go back to the beach bar for a cocktail hehe

Steve Madden Sandals // I ordered another style of this shoe and wore it enough that investing in a plain brown pair was worth it. I was excited when I found them on sale AND they were prime so fast shipping!

Garmin Fitness Watch // Another present technically from Christmas 2018, but again, I wore it every day in 2019!! I really ramped up my cardio workouts in 2019 and learned about high intensity versus low intensity workouts. Tracking my steps and seeing the different heart rate zones I was getting in during those workouts was super cool and enlightening. Don't even get me started on how fascinating the sleep tracker is! Everyone seems to have an Apple Watch but I didn't want (or need) to have texting and phone calls on my wrist!

Straw Handbag // A very popular designer created a round handbag last summer and I couldn't justify the price because I didn't know if I was going to carry it enough. Well, then I found this one and the price was much better and I definitely carried it enough haha.

Green PomPom Coverup // The best simple coverup if you don't want anyone to see your bathing suit! The little pompom detail adds some charm to the edges. It's on the shorter side for me - just barely covers my rear end but I love that the sides are open so it breathes easily.



Love Always,

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

{tiare hawaii swing dress}


A couple of Shopbop sale's ago I purchased this Tiare Hawaii dress because I fell in love the second I saw it! The big sleeves, the bright colors, the tie detailing, the loose fit... it was just perfect in my mind.

















The weather in DC has been a little back and forth recently. Sunny but with a chill in the air or cloudy but still a little warm (like when I shot these photos). When the weather acts like that I always cover my legs or my arms up - both is too hot but neither is too cold. Does anybody else get like that? This little number is the perfect solution!

Normally when I wear a standout dress I (attempt to) tone my accessories down... however, I knew that these ElyseByNicole tassels would go perfectly with this look! I love the blue druzy paired with the white tassel - it's such a classic and knockout combo! There's a lot more of her earrings coming your way on this blog! She's also giving all you Southern Anchors readers a discount: use code JROG10 for 10% off your purchase :)





Happy hump day - one more day left until the weekend for me! Phew... I can't wait to get out of town and get some celebrating started!


Love Always,

Thursday, February 9, 2017

{sassy and cozy}




























Mock Turtleneck // Leather Skirt // Steve Madden OTK Boots // Rebecca Minkoff Clutch (gold not online, identical) // Kendra Scott Earrings // BaubleBar Ring // NARS Lipstick in “Luxembourg”

I can’t believe I forgot to share these photos that I took a couple of months ago because the trees are stunning and I’m obsessed with this look. It’s the perfect mixture of sass and comfort in my mind! A cozy mock turtleneck paired with a leather skirt? Perfection. For those gals who are scared of wearing a leather mini – pair it with suede over the knee boots so you don’t have as much leg showing. That will help you feel covered up while still rocking some fun leather. Plus, this look was surprisingly warm! I have a feeling this outfit will be brought out for NYFW this weekend (I mean I did wear these boots for four days straight last year haha).

Love Always,

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

{instagram lately | 6.8.16}

I haven't done an Instagram Lately post in awhile... and since Like to Know it hasn't been so on top of things (ugh, I'm so sorry) I figured this would be the perfect time! Let me know if you have any questions about fit or size :)











Lime Floatie (pack of 3) // Sunglasses // Sandals









First month FREE to Shop Ditto with code SOUTHERNANCHORS












Jacket // Dress // Purse // Cuff // Sandals // Ring



Sandals // Pineapple Floatie (pack of 3) // Towel // Sunglasses



Jacket // Earrings (15% off with code SHOPNOW)// Sandals // Purse

You can always shop my instagrams by liking the photo and getting a detailed email sent right to your inbox or by going to the link in my caption. If that doesn't work, go to http://liketoknow.it/jennrog and you can see all of the linked products from each photo!

Love Always,

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

{NYFW | tips & advice for first timers}

I want to start this post off by telling you something you may not have realized... ANYONE can go to NYFW. I'm serious! Being a blogger doesn't make me special or better than anyone else who loves fashion. If you want to go, then make it happen!!! I've listed some of my tips (lessons learned if you will) and answered a couple of questions that I got. I was able to go with help from my friends so I want to do the same for you. At the end of the day we're all strong women who should support each other, right? :)

Today's post is lengthy so if you're looking for something else check out some outfit posts!


TIPS & TRICKS:

1 // Confidence - I went into planning NYFW scared out of my mind and thinking I wasn't going to go to any shows. I kept pushing my to-do list back because I thought "my numbers aren't high enough" "I don't wear enough designer clothes" "I'm not cool enough" etc. The second I started believing in myself is when things changed. If I had gained this confidence earlier I may have gotten more invites!

2 // Find a Squad - Whether they're like minded people who love fashion, blogger friends, your photographer, or a best friend... you need somebody on your side. While most shows you attend alone having someone to chat with about everything makes life better. Going with my best blog gals was the best experience because there was no competition. We all knew we had to get some photographs in and we knew we weren't all going to be able to attend the same shows. Having very little competition surrounding us made things a lot more relaxed and fun! (and NYFW is really competitive haha...)



3 // Reach Out - Like I mentioned before, you can't be scared! Promote yourself! News flash: I'm not a huge blogger and PR companies don't find me everyday. If they do they probably aren't representing Monique Lhuillier or BCBG! :) Do your homework - search for the PR companies online, look up the runway calendar and pick the shows you want to attend. Ask the contact if they represent any smaller shows. Attending the Yigal Azrouel show was so much fun and I had never heard of him before!

4 // Comfortable Shoes - aka FLATS. Booties. Loafers. Tennis shoes. Just pack them - I wish I had.

5 // Extra Phone Charger - Goodness my phone died after every show!!! Probably because I have the oldest iPhone known to the fashion world. My phone charger (and Kristyn's haha) saved me multiple times. Make sure you charge it up along with your phone whenever you have a chance!

6 // Be Social - You'll most likely be attending shows alone. Don't be afraid to say hi to someone (or ask them to take an instagram for you)!

7 // Drink Water, Eat Snacks, Rest Up - and repeat.

8 // Timeliness - Arrive early if you're standing room (so you can be seated) and if you're seated still arrive on time so you don't get locked out. If you have a seat assignment still arrive on time so you can potentially be moved forward. Plus, it's just polite. Fashionably late was totally coined during NYFW... and it gave me a mild anxiety attack.

9 // Public Transportation - because Ubers and taxis are freaking expensive. Just ask my bank account.

10 // Attend Events - Not just shows and presentations! This is your best chance to connect with new brands and companies. Plus, it's a great chance to get your hair and makeup touched up.


11 // Layer Up - It's freezing and the windchill makes it worse. Don't be afraid to rock a cute beanie, bright red gloves or a fur stole over a leather jacket. Photographers are always snapping street style! This is also your prime opportunity to accessorize to the nines. Renting a designer handbag made me feel a lot more confident walking in with a simple coat!

12 // Location, location, location - Try to find a hotel that is central and close to the shows. I would recommend splurging a little bit if you're there for an extended period. You want to be comfortable and this will be your safe haven and breath of fresh air! (We decided to save on the hotel but I think we paid for it in transportation costs.)

13 // Take a Break - planning lunch and blocking out an afternoon to sit and talk with my girls made me relax and enjoy myself a lot more.


14 // Plan Your Outfits - This will take an additional level of stress off everything because you'll know what to wear every day and night!

15 // SHARE - On instagram, facebook, twitter, snapchat, etc. Brands may see what you're tweeting about and it's a great way to get involved with other people attending the shows! Bonus points: when you ask for invites to shows the following year you can mention how great it was to attend an attach a blog recap or instagram you shared. That's advertising and helps everyone out!


YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

How do you get invited to shows/presentations/showrooms?
Like I mentioned before - Reach out to brands and do the work beforehand. Lots of companies list a press contact on their website (I also searched LinkedIn). Don't be afraid to email multiple people asking about invitations to shows. For PR companies ask them about a specific show and let them know how long you will be in New York, they may send you invites to other shows/presentations that the represent. I started reaching out about a month in advance for the bigger shows and continued emailing for the next four weeks. The bigger brands have more intimate shows which mean less invites so try to make your pitch early. I kept reaching out to smaller brands up to a week before we left. I also reached out to my contacts (companies I had worked with in the past) and asked if they were hosting any events, wanted to meet up for a drink, or if they were opening their showroom to guests. This was a great way to fill the day in between shows and see some new products being released for spring along with continuing awesome relationships.

What do you do if you didn't hear back about an invite?
Don't give up - follow up a week later and check in with the contact you found. If you still don't hear back again send an email the day before. Just be sure to keep it short and sweet - they may have just had someone back out of their ticket and be able to give it to you. I got my ticket to the Monique Lhuillier show the morning of!

What if you don't get invited to any shows?
Reach out to your contacts about showroom visits or ask to grab lunch/coffee/drinks. If you don't have any contacts then reach out to brands that you want to work with. The worst that can happen is they say no - at least they will have checked out your blog and you'll be on their radar.  Email local bloggers about meeting up, too! It's a wonderful opportunity to network and get advice.

What do you do when you get denied?
Thank them for responding to you and ask for media images after the show. It's a great way to keep the conversation going and if a last minute ticket pops up they may pass it along!

How do I find out about events?
Utilize your network - ask blogger friends, email your contacts, put your feelers out!!

What do you wear? Do you have to wear the designer?
Wear whatever best represents YOUR style. You want to put your best face forward and showcase your brand and blog. Be true to yourself and don't be afraid to try something new. Fashion Week is the best place to go out on a limb and shake things up a bit! Make sure you're comfortable and that you can walk in your shoes. You absolutely do NOT have to wear the designer... If I could have afforded some of the clothes then yes, I absolutely would have! But not all of the designs fit with my style - always stay true to yourself! Don't ever feel like to fit in that you have to wear designer clothes. That's not the case at all!! Mixing high and low end was one of the biggest things I noticed on the street.


Did you see my recaps? Day 1, Day 2 and Days 3 + 4
Plus my two looks that I shot while there with Rent The Runway and South Moon Under


Do you have any more questions? Leave them in the comments below!

Love Always,

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