Waterproof Jacks

Jackie Kennedy

If you are like me, life would not be complete without Jack, more specifically Jack Rogers sandals, my go to shoe here in Florida. They are chic, comfortable, and colorful, and look great with caftans. 

 Jack Rogers shoes had an inspired beginning on the isle of Capri in the early 60s. It was the heyday of the international jet set, a swirl of famous faces and names, lounging poolside in colorful caftans, wearing sherbet shades against the Mediterranean backdrop. Chic as it was, one person stood out as the most vibrant of all: Jackie Kennedy. The First Lady, known for her impeccable style, never looked better than when she was off-duty—with her innate charisma, she had a way of making simple pieces look absolutely sublime.

Ginger Jar Loafers

Jack Rogers Ginger Jar Loafers

 

Jack Rogers has these gorgeous velvet loafers embroidered with ginger jars on a fabulous Memorial Day sale.

Perfect PJ's

Pajama Set in Red Stripe

 Pajamas have long been a classic Christmas gift. I remember growing up getting a Lanz flannel nightgown every Christmas - perfect for those cold Chicago winters. 

Velvet Loafers

Jack Rogers

I have posted before about how much I love Jack Rogers sandals, favorites of style icons like Jackie Kennedy. I am also a huge fan of their beautiful velvet loafers that can be worn indoors as velvet smoking slippers or out. I use mine for both and especially love my blue velvet ginger jar loafers.

Chinoiserie Chic Footwear

Ginger Jar Loafers

I always find it fun when I find a great wardrobe addition that is Chinoiserie Chic. Last year, Jack Rogers came out with velvet ginger jar loafers in navy blue. I got a pair and love them. They are very comfortable, and can be worn indoors as velvet smoking slippers or out as street shoes. They can be dressed up or down, from jeans to dressy dresses.

My Favorite Memorial Day Sales

Eddie Ross Interiors

 

A red, white, and blue color palette need not be kitschy. Here, a red, white, and blue color scheme is made far more sophisticated by including coral and turquoise in the mix.

Blue and White Chinoiserie Wardrobe Style

Jack Rogers

 

I love adding a bit of blue and white chinoiserie style to my wardrobe. Jack Rogers is having a Flash Sale with 30% off. This is a great chance to grab their fabulous ginger jar sandals. The code is FLASH30. They are available in two styles - the classic Jack and the Comfort Sandal with a molded footbed and rubber soles to ensure all day comfort. These are favorites in my wardrobe.

Classic Caftans

Frances Valentine

 

If I had to choose my favorite go-to pieces in my wardrobe it would be my Frances Valentine caftans. They are so fun and easy to wear yet make such a statement. They are incredibly comfortable. They are so quick - one piece and you are done getting dressed. They are flattering on everyone. These caftans are not that big tent like style and give a nice long line. Unlike some caftans, these are quite opaque and don't require slips and such in under. 

Chinoiserie Chic Shoes

Embroidered Lobster Slippers

With spring around the corner, this is the perfect time to invest in some chic footwear to slip into as temperatures rise. The iconic label Jack Rogers, even worn by style icon Jackie Kennedy, is having a great sale with 25% off, including sale styles. My wardrobe would not be compete without my Jacks, and here are some fabulous choices. Add code SHINE at checkout. 

Fall Faves

Frances Valentine

I love the styling of this outfit - the colorblock maxi dress, the gold handbag and shoes, the pearl necklace, red lipstick, and topknot bun. This was taken at the Greenbrier. 

Chinoiserie Halloween @ CCC

CCC

 

Yesterday I went to Whole Foods in search of wonderful heirloom pumpkins and boy did I hit pay dirt. It was like a tony non-messy adult pumpkin patch - thankfully, as I had just come from the hairdresser. They had the most gorgeous heirloom pumpkins from a farm in Illinois. My Norwegian grandmother Ada grew up on a farm in Illinois. There I was buying organic heirloom pumpkins from Illinois in South Florida - wild! 

Chinoiserie Chic Chaussures

Aquazzura x de Gournay

A few years back there was a fabulous footwear collaboration between Aquazzura and de Gournay. These are long gone, but I have rounded up some great current choices for shoes with some chinoiserie flair.

 

Halloween Decorating & Cooking

Amanda Lindroth - House Beautiful

I'm excited to start planning some outdoor decorating for fall and Halloween. My inspiration is this wonderful space above by Amanda Lindroth - I love the orange and white cabana stripe awning. 

Autumn Style

Frances Valentine @ The Greenbrier

 

The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is one of my favorite places anywhere. My husband, my daughter, and I would go there for a yearly family vacation and we celebrated our twentieth anniversary there. Dating back to 1778, it has hosted twenty six Presidents, the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco, and countless others. 

Jackie & Jack

Jackie Kennedy

If you are like me, life would not be complete without Jack, more specifically Jack Rogers sandals, my go to shoe here in Florida. They are chic, comfortable, and colorful, and look great with caftans. 

 Jack Rogers shoes had an inspired beginning on the isle of Capri in the early 60s. It was the heyday of the international jet set, a swirl of famous faces and names, lounging poolside in colorful caftans, wearing sherbet shades against the Mediterranean backdrop. Chic as it was, one person stood out as the most vibrant of all: Jackie Kennedy. The First Lady, known for her impeccable style, never looked better than when she was off-duty—with her innate charisma, she had a way of making simple pieces look absolutely sublime.