Back to School Wishlist

Believe it or not, back to school is my favorite time of year. I love fall, football games, and boots! Fall fashion is the best, expecially since blush is the color of the season this year. To keep my school shopping on track, I go through my closet and get rid of things I don’t want, then make a list of things I want to look for. I’ve already done a little bit of school shopping and plan on doing a haul when I get most of it but for now I’d love to share with you guys some items and trends I’m digging for the fall/bts season! 

This Monogrammed Sherpa Pullover from Marleylilly is so cute for fall! It looks super soft and comfy, perfect for chilly nights. I like that it’s tunic style so you don’t  feel bad  wearing it with leggings. I’d style this with leggings or jeans and my Sperry duck boots or riding boots. 

This trend has been around for a little bit but it’s still going strong into fall. The distressed look makes a casual outfit more interesting and unique. I love this top from Forever 21 (pictured above in maroon). It’d be perfect to wear with jeans and an oversized cardigan to school! 

This is another trend I think is super cute. I’ve been seeing corsets popping up since Kim K caused controversy by putting little North in one (which I thought was adorbs). This corset tee is a great way to try out this trend. Styled with a choker and jeans, as pictured above, this trend can be fun and school appropriate. 

A cute plaid skirt is a closet staple! I love this one‘s a-line siloette and the fact you can wear it on your waist rather than hips. As a petite girl, I wear my skirts up a little to make me look taller and better proportioned. I would style this skirt with a button down or neutral sweater and a thick headband for some preppy Blair Waldorf vibes. 

My last piece is more of a want than a need considering I own a billion pairs of shoes, but these are only $22.99! Mules are the hot shoe this season and Target has stepped up the game. These mules are the perfect pair for fall. I love the buckle detail on the top! And for that price? How can you say no. These would be so cute with the plaid skirt I talked about before or a casual pair of jeans.

I hope I’ve inspired your back to school shopping and made you all excited for fall! If you have any style questions or just wanna chat feel free to message me on Instagram, @styleby_jessica. Until next time ❤️

xoxo Jessica

May Picks

May has come to an end which means we are basically into summer. Along with warmer weather, May brought fun fashion and beauty finds that I would love to share with you guys!

First up we have the Freeman Beauty Feeling Beautiful Clay mask in Sweet Tea and Lemon. I had never done a peel mask before this one so I had no clue what to expect. This was pretty easy to peel off and didn’t hurt. I’ve been doing it every Sunday and Wednesday before bed and my only complaint is that if you miss a spot, it’s semi-clear and looks like your face is peeling (like a sunburn). My face also gets super red when I’ve gotten it all off but it only lasts for like an hour so I wouldn’t do it before going out. Other than that, it leaves my face super soft and feeling fresh!

My next pick is the 4″ Dahila short from Lilly Pulitzer. I got these from the After Party sale but I haven’t worn them until now because the weather wasn’t good enough. This print, Roar of the Seas, is no longer available but you can get them here in Brilliant Blue Ceviche, which is also a super cute print. Unlike the Callahan shorts, the Dahila shorts are a super soft, almost lounge-y material and the waistband is stretchy. I love these short so much, they are comfy, soft, and too cute. Definitely worth the wait!

I stumbled across my next pick when shopping the Aerie memorial day sale. These bras that are perfect for anyone who loves a bralette but just want a little more support. They’re called the Happy bra, which I thought was just a super cute name, but after trying it on I can see why it’s named that. These bras are so comfy and light, you can’t help but smile. It’s all the comfort of a bralette with the support of a real bra. The one pictured is the plunge bra in “Be Pretty”, but they have tons of other styles and colors. They’re selling out fast online and in store so if you’re a common size, I’d order one ASAP.

My last pick this month are these Vans Slip Ons in black. I was slightly skeptic about how comfortable these would be because the backs look blister-causing but I’ve worn them a bunch of times since I got them and not once have they hurt my feet. They’re also so easy to just slide on and off, unlike some other ‘slip on’ sneakers I’ve had before. Paired with jeans and a cute graphic tee, these are my new chill day go-to. You can get them here in a bunch of different colors, all for $49.99. Vans also last forever so for that price, you can’t go wrong.

I encourage you to try some of these products and let me know how you like them! I am not paid by any of these companies to promote their products so this is all my honest opinion. Lastly, follow me on Instagram to see more products I love throughout the month, @styleby_jessica. Until next time, loves

xoxo,

Jessica