October 25th, 2010
by Jennifer James
Every time I travel I get compliments on my jewelry. Always. I nearly exclusively wear Erica Lyons jewelry because I absolutely love her pieces. They are big, bulky, colorful, and unforgettable.
I have tons of her stuff and plan to get more this year as her pieces are always on sale! I don’t know, but I’m certainly not complaining.
I live in the south and buy her pieces from Belk. You can find them at Belk.com and she sells her jewelry at Macy’s as well.
I always feel confident when wearing Erica Lyons jewelry. Her pieces are big enough to be well-noticed, but not too big that your face and neck are overwhelmed from the bling. I typically buy a necklace, bracelet, and earring set at a steep sale for about $50.00. Not too shabby! I have my eye on this necklace next.
On the Net: www.ericalyons.com
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October 11th, 2010
by Jennifer James
A couple of weeks ago I attended a blogger brunch at the REDBOOK office in Manhattan. Admittedly I have not been a huge magazine reader of late, but after hearing the clear vision about the new REDBOOK I am excited for them! As a web creator I understand how exhilarating it is to go in a new direction and try innovative things with content and design. That’s exactly what REDBOOK is doing! The editors and creative team are finding their own voice again and speaking directly to moms like you and me. I like that!
Katherine Heigle, new mom and red hot actress, graces the November 2010 REDBOOK cover. Doesn’t she look stunning? I love her as a brunette.
On her husband, Josh Kelley: “He’s a great dad. I didn’t expect it: He’s such a guy . . .I adore him, I can’t imagine being with another man, but he can be very self-absorbed. Not in an egomaniacal way, just kind of in his own head and unfocused on anything other than his own stuff. So I was really surprised by how on top of it and how connected he is."
As you probably know, Heigle recently adopted a daughter, Naleigh. “When she was finally in my arms, I was so relieved…now I got to hold her and smell her and know her.” “We still talk about having biological children as well—I’m not ruling anything out . . . Adoption has been a part of my life and a part of my family, so it was how I wanted to start. It felt natural and right to me.”
And as a popular working actress, Heigle discusses balancing motherhood and work. I used to get really miffed when I read articles about balancing life as a working mother, but now that I travel all of the time and own my own business, I totally get it. I love Katherine’s approach: “Most of Life As We Know It is a complete blur. I had just become a mom. I still don’t necessarily always know what I am doing, and I certainly didn’t then . . .I was all over the place. I was really trying too hard. I was completely bonkers.” “If I spread myself too thin, I’m not a good actor, I’m not a good mother, and I’m just really high-strung—and everybody hates me.”
Be sure to pick up the November issue of REDBOOK on newsstands October 19. Also, read more tidbits from the Heigle interview at www.redbookmag.com/katherineheigl.
Photo credits: Inside Photo: Cheyenne Ellis for REDBOOK ; Cover Photo: James White for REDBOOK
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October 4th, 2010
by Jennifer James
Here’s how I judge shoes: First, I look at their style and overall look. Second, I try them on and take them for a spin. I’ve found that some of the most amazingly beautiful shoes also are the most uncomfortable. In fact, I bought a pair of the cutest shoes in New York City last month. I’ve worn them all of once and now they are sitting untouched in my closet. While they were adorable, I literally couldn’t walk in them because they rubbed my heels raw. What a shame for those shoes and for my pocketbook!
For the past month I have been trying a pair of Cascades from Jambu Footwear and they passed both of my shoe tests with flying colors. They are both stylish and comfortable. I wore the Cascades on a business trip immediately after I received them and didn’t feel the slightly pinch or pang of discomfort. They are wonderfully comfortable. There is literally nothing I would change about these shoes.
I love Jambu’s Cascade because they have a slight heel on them which helps me stand taller. At 5’3″ I need all the help I can get! I can feel taller without having to wear full-fledged heels that I’ll be happy to flip off at the end of the day. The Cascades are just right for casual outings and are perfect if you are looking for a shoe to run errands in.
On the Net: www.jambu.com
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September 19th, 2010
by Jennifer James
Here’s a littleknown fact about me I definitely don’t mind sharing: Over 90% of my wardrobe is fromJ.Jill. I absolutely adore J.Jill! Their clothes fit me beautifully and when I shop in their stores I feel like I am buying clothes for my age. I’m a 35-year-old woman and mom and need great looking outfits that fit my style and my age. J.Jill definitely
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For me, J.Jill’s wearever collection is a must-have! And the Pure Jill collection is perfect when I am out and about in town or going for a nature walk. I love both. I also have two pairs of J.Jill jeans that I have worn to death. I adore them!
A bit of history about me and jeans: I used to detest jeans. Hated them! Hated them! I never found a pair that fit my body the way I liked. They were always either really tight in the thighs, too low on the waist, or just too long.
One of the things I love about J.Jill’s denim collection is their jeans are instantly comfortable and they hit my curves in all the right places. To be completely honest, I have been pleasantly surprised by how great J.Jill’s jeans have looked and felt on me. When I buy jeans and any of my clothes, I always go to J.Jill because I know putting on their clothes is going to provide a positive shopping experience for me because their clothes are perfect for me!
J.Jill is looking to become the denim destination for women over 35 and I think they’re doing a fabulous job! They currently have boyfriend, slim leg, boot cut, skinny and trouser jeans. And have three new washes, steel, indigo and super dark in addition to midnight, black, heritage and heirloom washes. And here’s what I love most about J.Jill’s jeans: They don’t believe great jeans need to cost more then $89. Love that!
On the Net: www.jjill.com
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