madewell does summer.

if you’ve been following me for a bit, you will know that i love me some madewell. their pieces are simple, classic and made…. well.  you definitely get your money’s worth with their product. i also love them bc of their neutral tones and their style just works for me.  also, if you’re not already, … Continue Reading

off the shoulder + cutoffs.

i’m just keeping up with the colorful trend this week, huh? this is might be one of my favorite casual date night looks. off the shoulder top, cute cutoffs, statement earrings and a colorful clutch.  does it get any better? this top is a low-key champ for me. i got it from Apricot Lane Peoria – … Continue Reading

jumpsuits

i am a HUGE fan of jumpsuits. i mean, its one-piece, comfiness at its finest.  is comfiness a word?  well, it is now… anyways, i love a good jumpsuit, but there’s a very fine line as to if they’ll work.   your body type will determine what style works for you.  for me, i need … Continue Reading

what i wore last week + a dreamy day trip.

If you caught my last post, “thinking spring” then this past week’s outfits will come as no surprise to you! lots of statement sleeves, ruffles and my always go-to black and white looks. monday = the bell sleeve i don’t know about you, but loft has been killing it with the trends for us 30+ … Continue Reading

thinking spring.

i don’t know about you, but this gal is ready for spring and shockingly enough, i am finding myself leaning towards blush, peach and ruffles. like seriously, who am i? i am usually the girl dressed in all black, but this spring’s trends have got me like whoa. color>>> blush is coming in hot as spring’s … Continue Reading

what i wore last week (or two)

so here’s what i wore for the last TWO weeks. yup, two. life (and basketball playoffs) got in the way so i missed last week’s recap. so there’s a lot and i hope you’re ready…. sweatshirt chic. if you follow me on instagram, you know i’ve been obsessing over literally everything Apricot Lane Peoria is … Continue Reading

what i wore last week.

last week was a whirlwind of weather from cold to warm to snow to warm. that’s jersey for ya!  I kept it simple in neutrals (as usual) + added fun accessories to bring it up a notch. >>> sunday best: choker tees are my jam. they up the edge of a simple tee with one simple strip … Continue Reading

what i wore last week.

ok, so i’m sure this comes as no surprise, but i was really excited about february 1st. why, you ask? that dang capsule was done + i could finally wear whatever i wanted again! it was the perfect opportunity to bust out some new pieces i had purchased AND some older pieces i’d been itching … Continue Reading

simplify with jillian rosado > the final recap + conclusion

here we are, the end of my january wardrobe capsule…. this was tough guys. i also realize my last two recaps said the same thing. maybe i’m not the capsule type? i don’t know, but i tried. kinda. i know i wasn’t supposed to shop during the month, but nordstrom, anthropologie and apricot lane came … Continue Reading

simplify with jillian rosado > week three recap

week three was tough, man. i don’t recommend shopping while in the midst of a capsule bc if you’re anything like me, you want to wear your new stuff asap. so that presented a problem + i deviated from the capsule a little. i never claimed to be perfect + i’m still learning this whole … Continue Reading