Wearing The Mini Payton {part two} & a GIVEAWAY!!

We are having so much sharing a lot of different ways to style The Payton and The Mini Payton!  Check out a couple more styling ideas!





The Mini Payton can be put with a pair of jean shorts, mini kimono, sandals, and headband to make getting dressed in the morning a little more fun!  Our tee keeps a styled outfit feeling comfy!

Give your little guy a little style by putting The Mini Payton with a pair of chinos, an open-front plaid shirt, a pair of Vans, and a pair of sunglasses.  

We are so grateful to all of you for supporting our new product launch!  We would LOVE to hear from you!  Comment here, FaceBook, or Instagram or send us an e-mail with questions or comments!!  

{Our FINAL day to order is AUGUST 1ST!! Don't forget to place your order for The Payton or The Mini Payton by 11:59 PM on Monday!!}


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Wearing The Payton {part three}

By now, you can tell we like clothing that can be worn many different ways! Having multi-functional items like The Payton in your wardrobe keeps you from being stuck in a clothing rut! Keeping neutral items in your outfit rotation gives you a LOT more freedom to mix and match while keeping your closet a lot less cluttered with items you NEVER wear!

When you wear The Payton with a pair of jogger shorts, converse, layered necklaces, a wire wrap headband, and a fun fringy backpack, you can feel stylish AND comfortable!  Whether you're a soccer mom, running errands with your hubs on Saturday, or shopping with friends, The Payton is a perfect neutral staple for your wardrobe!

With fall coming, we all need those transitional pieces to bridge the seasonal gap!  The Payton tee can be paired with skinny jeans, ankle boots, long necklace, and a statement bag for many casual occasions!

We designed The Payton and The Mini Payton because we KNOW it'll be in our own (and our kiddo's) personal outfit rotation!  We LOVE sharing our styling ideas with YOU so you can see how adding The Payton to your wardrobe won't just be adding another ol' T-shirt to the mix... you'll be getting a piece of clothing that can be styled in a countless number of ways!

{Don't forget your LAST DAY TO ORDER is AUGUST 1ST!!}

Thanks friends!!

Jess & Rox

Don't miss our other posts!!

Wearing The Payton {part one}-Bringing Marlee Home-New Product Launch

Wearing The Mini Payton {part one}-The Mini Payton-Wearing The Payton {part two}

Everyday Threads

Shirt: Thrifted // Skinnies: Target // Sandals: Target // Head Wrap:  Oh, Sweet Joy // Necklaces: Target

I've been stuck in rut.

I literally have been wearing workout clothes EVERYDAY.  'Good Job, Jess!' you may say...

But, no.  I fell off the P90X wagon soon after telling you about it... I am NOT working out everyday...

I feel like I need to wear my workout clothes so it LOOKS like there's a reason I look grubby.  Tell me I'm not the only one!  Plus, yoga pants are dabomb.com... don't even try to argue with that one!

It took a teensy bit more effort to get ready this morning, but it was worth it.  I have nothing special happening today... but changing diapers is a little more 'fun' with lipstick on!

Outfit deets:  LOVE my head wrap (gift from ROX!) from Oh, Sweet Joy.  I have 2 day old hair so it's getting a little rough.. My head wrap makes dressing cute a little more possible!  She has a lot of prints and different styles.

Just scored my sandals from Target for $15! Score!

Target jeans are fantastic. Cheap and quite a few styles to choose from.. I have high-waisted skinnies (comfy and stretchy!) that are PERFECT for post-baby bodies!  I can't wait to style them to showcase the fantastic waistline of these jeans!  They are very modern-meets-vintage.

Thanks for reading, friends!  And thanks for sharing in my accomplishment of getting dressed today!!

-Jess

{almost} Weekend Wear

Shirt - Wal-Mart // Shorts - Thrifted // Sandals - Rack Room // Necklace - Self-made


In between our random temperature drops, we've had some FANTASTIC spring weather.  And in Mississippi, we don't have very long until we are dripping with sweat. So I'm enjoying it while I can with my spring-y clothes!

People, I got my piko-style shirt for FIVE BUCKS from Wal-Mart.  It's so comfy, forgiving, and awesome.  Plus, who can beat a $5 shirt?  I can tell it will make its appearance on many occasions this spring and summer.

Enjoy your spring days, have a VERY HAPPY EASTER, and we'll be back next week!

He is risen!!!

-Jess

Dreaming of Summer.......(Wide-Brimmed Hats & Retro Swim)

I don't know what weather is like in your neck of the woods, but our temps are in the 30s this morning.

The 30s.

In April.

So, while I'm sitting here wrapped up in a warm blanket and drinking an oversized mug of hot coffee,   I'm also dreaming of warmer days.

Summer, please come soon.

And one trend I am loving for those warm sunny days are the wide-brimmed hats.

Here are a few of my favorites.

Hat 1 // Hat 2 // Hat 3 // Hat 4 // Hat 5 // Hat 6

 And I'm loving this one from one of our favorite blogs, Oh Sweet Joy!  

(She got hers at Target for only $16.99!)

Oh Sweet Joy!

And of course, with warm weather comes the dreaded swimsuit shopping.

But these vintage-inspired beauties are making the daunting task seem not too shabby.

I'm so glad these modest options are in style this season!

Here's to dreaming of warmer weather!

Happy Tuesday, y'all!

Rox

Stone Statement Necklace -tutorial-

I love necklaces.

I think it's because a necklace can transform a plain outfit into a stylish one!  T-shirt and jeans become a fashion statement when you add a pretty necklace.

Today, I want to share an easy necklace you can make yourself! 

Here's what you need:

Hot glue gun // felt (Wal-Mart - 50 cents) // stones/pebbles (Dollar Tree - $1) // ribbon (Wal-Mart - $1.50) // beading wire (JoAnn's - $???)

1.  Cut felt into desired shape of the 'bib' portion of the necklace.  This will just be a rough cut.

2.  Play around with the placement of the stones.  Be sure to take a picture to remember where the stones fit best.

3.  Carefully hot glue the stones to the felt and each other.  I had to use the hottest setting and used quite a bit of glue!  It was nearly impossible to keep the glue from peering through the cracks.

-After all the glue dries, carefully trim the excess felt around the edges.

4.  Wrap the beading wire in between cracks of the rocks.  Use as little or as much wire as desired!

5.  Feed the ribbon through a loop of wire towards tip of the bib.  Cut to desired length.  I also put a dab of glue between the ribbon and felt AND tied a gentle knot in the ribbon.

6.  Secure the necklace in the back with a bow.

YOU'RE DONE!

This necklace would look great with beads, rhinestones, painted stones, buttons, etc.

Thanks so much for reading, y'all!

-Jess

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-mini- Weekend Wear { Vol. XX }

button-up:  big bro's old shirt // jeggings:  Wal-Mart // boots:  Academy Sports // Necklace: self-made

This gal's ready for a fall weekend..

Not a care in the world..

Wearin' her mama's necklace..

Trompin' around like she's, "All that and a bag of chips"...

(Did I just totally age myself with that phrase??  I should see how often I can say that in everyday conversation and keep a straight face....)

Do your mini-me's like getting their hair done??  My gal is usually loves it.  We either watch a show with a snack OR sit in mommy's bathroom and play with my make-up brushes or whatever won't break.

I just did a french twist down either side and met the twists in the middle with a clear hairband.  I twisted her tiny pony into a bun and secured it with a couple bobby pins.

I usually spray down her hair (with water) first so it's easier to handle, and then I use a light hold hairspray to set it.

That's all for now folks!

What are you wearing this weekend??

-Jess

DIY Cake Stand { or jewelry holder }

I absolutely love the idea of using something for something else... you got me??

Example:  The cute porcelain Anthro egg crates used for storing jewery, water pitchers used as vases, or stacked suitcases as nightstands.

Now that my examples explain my vague description...

 You've probably seen (on Pinterest) gorgeous cake stands used to store jewelry or perfume, but I can't seem to find any for myself at a good price!

Sidenote:  Rox found a beautiful one on clearance at Target (awhile back..) so you CAN find them... I just never have... 

So I made my own!!

Supplies:

2 thrifted decorative plates, a candlestick from Dollar Tree, and a thrifted ceramic cup/planter

E6000 Adhesive and Krylon spray paint in Coral Isle

The process is EASY:

- Glue the candlestick or cup to the bottom of the decorative plate.  Let dry for 24 hours.

- Spray paint the cake stand using as many coats as needed.  You may do well to use a primer first!

That's it!  And I didn't even have to spray paint the off-white stand since the cup and plate were the same color! SCORE.

I used these to display rings and bracelets at my craft fair last weekend, and I loved how it looked!

I don't recommend putting food directly on the stands (especially the painted one) unless it's lined with wax paper or something similar.

I also recommend that you NOT use the clear gloss protective paint after painting with your original color... I had to scrape and scrub and start ALL over on the coral cake stand after trying the protective coat.  It wrinkled up and started peeling away... I wanted to cry.  SO, save yourself the tears and DON'T DO IT.

I've made them using a candlestick and a stove burner cover before... while they served their purpose for a cheap price, they have since broken and are not very sturdy.

So go make yourself a cake stand to use for your jewelry or perfume for just a few dollars!  And let us know if you do!

Thanks for reading!

-Jess

Floral Scarf Love

Floral Scarf Love by roxanne-ofdwellinganddress featuring an infinity scarf

Can you tell someone is ready for fall weather?

I have to admit, I wore one this week because I couldn't stand it any longer.

Even though it was in the low nineties.  And I was sweating.

Fashion before comfort, right?  Ha!

Basically, I looked ridiculous and probably won't pull that scarf out again until it drops another 10 or 15 degrees.

BUT, I can dream right?

My go-to scarf that I wore last fall through spring was one I got for $5 from TJ Maxx.

It's blue floral and I love pairing it up with my neural outfits to give it a pop of color.  (I'm wearing it in this Weekend Wear post.)

I kind of think that colorful scarves are to Winter like colorful statement necklaces are to Summer.

Although I still wear statement necklaces in the Winter (and apparently scarves in the summer....i.e. my big mistake earlier in the week).

But you get my point. 

Anyways, since I wear my current one so often, I'd love to invest in another to switch it up a bit.

My favorites above are the top row, third one down, from Anthropologie, and the second row, second one down, from the Buckle.

But who knows.....we have a high of 96º today.

Let's just say, I'm dreaming of cooler weather.

And floral scarves.

Happy Friday, y'all!  Enjoy your weekend!

Rox

Weekend Wear: Volume XVIII { Sunday Edition }

 

Shirt - Facebook Yardsale // Skirt - silence + noise via GoodWill // Wedge booties - Old Navy via GoodWill // Clutch - old

Necklace - Handmade

I have been pretty much MIA recently...

My family just made a HUGE life change!  Although we are excited about this change, it has been B-U-S-Y 'round these parts.

So as I type this little post here, I am sitting in running pants, tank, and hat (pretending I am going to work-out soon... we all know that's a lie!).  

I look forward to celebrating tomorrow with worship, rest, and probably a shower! :)

Stay tuned for an update on the life changes and what is coming up on this here bliggity-blog!

Thanks for reading, y'all!

-Jess

P.S.  Are y'all wearing your booties yet??  I'm so stinkin' sick of painting my nails, wearing sandals, etc.  IT'S TIME FOR THE BOOTIES.  I don't care if it's 95 degrees outside.  I'm wearin' them.  Help me feel better about myself and wear them, too, why dontcha???? :)

Weekend Wear: Recap

We are on week 17 of our Weekend Wear series!

(Actually... I won't mention names, but SOMEONE obviously can't count very well in Roman Numerals and skipped number 11... so we are supposed to be on Week 16... Woops.  My bad.  I mean, SOMEONE'S bad...)

Since we are all in the middle of moving, life changes, recovering from the wedding of the century, etc... I decided to just do a recap of our outfit posts until now.. ENJOY!

One of my favorite things about Weekend Wear is that I've kept myself searching through my closet to come up with new outfits with clothes I already have!  It's been fun to mix and match things I usually wear with one particular oufit.

Thanks for reading, y'all!!

-Jess

Shop My Accessories!!

You know how people say that every time you get something new, you're supposed to get rid of something??

Yeah, I haven't followed that little rule...

So, now you can benefit from my hoarding if you'd like! :)

Check out the loot:

 Flower pearled-beaded necklace: $8 // Long Fabric Knotted Necklace: $8 //
Short Ruffled Necklace w/ flower accent: $5

Pearled Bead Cluster Necklace: $10 // Muslin Rose Necklace: $8 // Long Neutral Beaded Necklace:  $8

Double-strand Clear Bead Necklace: $4 // Multiple-Strand Blue & Brown Bead Necklace: $4 // Braided Necklace: $4

Long Woven Washers Necklace:  $8 // Long Coral and Browns Beaded Necklace: $8 // 

Finger-Knit Necklace w/ removable fabric flower: $4

Small Brown and Turquoise Beaded Necklace: $5 // Brown Multi-strand short necklace: $5 // 

Metal & Green clustered necklace: $8

Off-white rose w/ pink beads Headband: $8 // Triple Green Yo-Yo Headband w/ brown beads:  $10 // Grey Pleated flower Headband with dark grey buttons: $10

Triple Green Yo-Yo Headband with pearled beads: $10 // Triple Mustard Yellow Rose Headband: $10

Grey Rose chain bracelet: $3 // Set of 2 Goldenrod bangles: $4

Rustic Wooden Beads Earrings: $3 // Multi-colored beaded Cascading Earrings: $3 // 

Coral/Red Statement Teardrop Earrings: $4

Round Metal & Teal Earrings: $4 // Small Pearled-bead Cluster Earrings: $2

Wire and Beads Teardrop Earrings: $4 // Brown and Gold Circle Earrings: $4

Comment to claim an item, and leave your e-mail so I can contact you!

All items will ship for $1 unless you are local to Jess! :)  Payments will be set up through PayPal.  

Happy Shopping!

-Jess