Jekka Laine

2011: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger

2011-12-19T11:06:00.000-08:00

Well this year has been a rough one... My life has fallen apart, and is in the process of being put together again. I'm getting through it and I'm looking forward to 2012.... I'm going to get back to blogging, I have thought a lot about it over the past 10 months, trying to decide what I want the blog to be about...When I first started it I wanted it to be all crafts, but started incorporating other things like decorating and fashion and stopped doing crafts. So my blog is going to be a little bit of everything: crafts, decorating, fashion, cooking, home remodeling, and my crazy life as a mom. Stay tuned for more in the next couple of days!

What to Wear: Be My Valentine

2011-02-11T10:45:00.000-08:00

I have picked out two looks for this weekend. One is more sophisticated and the other is more fun. I love each look equally...I can't decide which I would wear.

Sophisticated

Day Dresses by Bobi
Platforms by Mossimo

Fun

Pumps by Aldo
Earrings by Forever 21

Fab Find Friday: Animal Rings

2011-02-11T05:27:00.000-08:00

One of the biggest accessory trends right now is animal jewelry. I have found some really expensive rings and some pretty cheap ones. This first box is the expensive ones the second box are the cheap ones.

Rings by Iosselliani
Rings by Roberto Cavalli

Rings at Torrid
Rings at ModCloth

Looks of the Season: Spring Trends I Heart

2011-02-10T05:48:00.000-08:00

These are a few things that I'm loving this spring. I have a few of the items like the trench,orange bag, and a ombre shirt, but I will be picking up a floral scarf, boat shoes, and some wide leg jeans.

Flare Denim by Gap
Flats by American Eagle

What to Wear: Plus Size

2011-02-09T05:50:00.000-08:00

I know you are thinking what do I know about being plus size. And your right I don't know anything about being plus size, but what I do know is that no matter what your size you should look great and be confident in your own skin. All that matters is that you look great.
So one of the biggest things I have noticed is that the most important thing for ANY woman is to by the right size. I could care less what the number on my clothes say. I go into the dressing room with a range of sizes and pick whatever one looks the best. If you buy clothes to big then it will make you look frumpy, if you buy things to small it will make you look bigger.
The next thing that is important is buying clothes in the right section of the store. If you are built like a twelve year old boy then shopping in the Juniors sections would be fine. If you have some shape shop in the Misses section, and if they make your size in Plus size then you should shop in that section.
I know that a lot of time all of the plus size stuff isn't very cute but stores like Lane Bryant and Old Navy have some cute clothes. They are a little more expensive but I think that it is well worth the price if your clothes fit right.
This outfit this tops came from Old Navy and the pants are Calvin Klein good quality jeans are important. I picked these wedge sandals because wearing a heel will make you look thinner and a wedge has good support and is easy to walk in.

Plus Tops by Old Navy
Satchels by Nine West

Teen Fashion: Prom Edition 2

2011-02-08T05:18:00.000-08:00

This is the second round of prom looks, the first one is elegant, and the second is fun and funky.

I used this dress in nude on the first round of prom looks. This color would be more flattering on more people than the nude color. I added gold and champagne accessories this whole look has a very high end look at not a high end price.

Clutches by Townsend
Rings by Forever 21

Betsy Plum Prom Dress

This look is trendy. I love this dress, the back is open and its in a really fun print. I'm using black stud earrings instead of long sparkly ones because the dress has sparkle on it and you don't want to go over board.

Clutches by Townsend
Rings by Aldo

Fuchsia Print Prom Dress

Mommy Friendly Fashion

2011-02-07T14:02:00.000-08:00

Flare Denim by Gap
Earrings by Forever 21

Star Studded Saturday

2011-02-05T15:22:00.000-08:00

Lauren Conrad

Longsleeve Tops by Forever 21
Wedges by Forever 21

Fab Find: Nude Platform Pumps

2011-02-04T05:43:00.000-08:00

The shoe on left is by Steve Madden and is 90 bucks; the shoe on the right is L.A.M.B. and is 295 bucks. I like the lines of the more expensive shoe...but not 205 bucks more. Nude shoes will make you legs look longer. I also found a pair at Target but they were a little lighter than what I like but they were only 30 bucks.

Platforms by Steve Madden
Platforms by L.A.M.B.

Celebrity Inspiration: Maria Menounos

2011-02-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

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(I added a few things to it that I thought it was missing like the statement ring and the zebra clutch.)

Skinny Denim by Gap
Boots by Chinese Laundry

Look of the Season: Baby its Cold Outside!

2011-02-03T05:57:00.000-08:00

I live just north of Dallas for those of you that don't know; and for the past 3 days it has not got above freezing. Us Texans can't handle all this cold. I thought that the perfect way to handle all this cold is to warm it up with a red coat. I mean who doesn't love the classic look of a red coat, it like red high heels, it gives you a shot of confidence on a blah cold day. Oh! The boots are rain boots that look like motorcycle boots! (I'm pretty excited about them if you can't tell).

Skinny Denim by Gap
Boots by Steve Madden

Star Inspiration: Ashley Greene

2011-02-02T11:35:00.000-08:00

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Tunics by Victoria's Secret
Boots by Mossimo

What to Wear: Date Night

2011-02-02T05:41:00.000-08:00

Bracelets by BCBG MAX AZRIA
Necklaces by Charlotte Russe

My Favorites

2011-02-01T12:03:00.000-08:00

Here are some of my favs. from American Eagle early spring collection.

Teen Girls' Tops by American Eagle
Teen Girls' Clothes by American Eagle

Teen Fashion Tuesday

2011-02-01T07:54:00.000-08:00

This outfit makes me happy, it feels like spring. The main pieces that I picked are neutral so they can be matched with a lot of different things I added a couple of pops of color with the bracelets, scarf and bag. I really like this outfit, its something that I can wear too.

Tees by Delia's
Flats by American Eagle

Mommy Monday

2011-01-31T04:57:00.000-08:00

I have to go run some errans around town and this outft is perfect for that, it is nice enough to go to a resturant but casual enough to go to Walmart.

Skinny Pants at Dillard's
Flats by Alloy

Star Studded Saturday

2011-01-29T04:52:00.000-08:00

Kim Kardashian

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Bootcut Denim by Gap
Mules & Clogs by Corso Como

Fab Find: Quilted Bags

2011-01-28T05:23:00.000-08:00

I think the first thing that I would buy if I won the lottery (after I pay my mortgage and car off) would be black Chanel quilted bag...They are timeless and yummy. Yes this bag is yummy...I can imagine the the smell of new leather and its silky texture...See you are drooling. It is yummy. BUT... it cost $2,995! Well that's not going to happen any time soon. I did find this bag that is pretty close in size and it is quilted like my dream purse. It only cost 26 bucks...I can handle that. I think I will get one to fill in until I win the lottery.

Shoulder Bags by Asos
Shoulder Bags by Chanel

Looks of the Season

2011-01-27T06:03:00.000-08:00

I bought this dress in November at Charlotte Russe for 5 bucks! I wasn't quite sure how I would style it because I don't wear spaghetti straps so I decided on going for a Nicole Richy look with some boho chic accessories.

Day Dresses by Charlotte Russe
Sandals by Madden-Girl

This look was inspired by Pretty Little Liars. I love that show! Aria has to be for favorite, I love her style. She wore a strapless dress with a long sleeved tee under it, this is a great way to wear a strapless dress but not have to wear a strapless bra (which it hate). Its kind of girly rock n' roll with the bold flower print dress.

Day Dresses by Kimchi & Blue
Wedges by Charlotte Russe

Star Inspiration: Jessica Alba

2011-01-26T10:54:00.000-08:00

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Mini Skirts by Old Navy
Wedges by Charlotte Russe

What to Wear: Girls Night Out

2011-01-26T06:11:00.000-08:00

I saw these shoes at Charlotte Russe and fell in love with them, and you can't have a girls night out without some awesome shoes.

Sleeveless Tops by Express
Boots by Charlotte Russe

My Favorites

2011-01-25T10:49:00.000-08:00

Here are some of my favorites from Jessica Simpson's line.

Sandals by Jessica Simpson
Clutches by Jessica Simpson

Teen Fashion Prom Edition Part 1

2011-01-25T06:01:00.000-08:00

For the next couple of months I'm going to do prom looks for Teen Fashion Tuesday. I know that it is getting close to prom dress buying time so I want to give y'all some ideas. I love the red and turquoise. I think it is kind of unexpected and fun. The dress is from Windsor and it is only $99.00! Why did I not know about this store when I went to prom?!? All of the accessories you can click on the picture and it will take you to the store.

Pumps by Michael Antonio
Lipstick by Revlon

Taylor Dress Windsor Store

This look has an Old Hollywood flare to it that I just love. This dress is from Windsor too and is also $99.00. This nude color was really hot at the Golden Globes this year.

Evening Shoes by Jones New York
Nail Polish by Essie

Betsy Dress Windsor Store

Mommy Friendly Fashion

2011-01-24T07:49:00.000-08:00

Its Monday...So here is a cheerful outfit that would be great for moms on the go. No necklace because my kids like to try and kill me with them, and no long earrings because I learned that one the hard way. I love the silver bag and shoes; and I think that they are really hot for this spring.

Longsleeve Tops by Old Navy
Flats by Gap

Star Studded Saturday

2011-01-22T06:48:00.000-08:00

Jessica Simpson

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Shortsleeve Tops by Gap
Flats by Mossimo

Jekka Laine

2011: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger

What to Wear: Be My Valentine

Fab Find Friday: Animal Rings

Looks of the Season: Spring Trends I *Heart*

What to Wear: Plus Size

Teen Fashion: Prom Edition 2

Mommy Friendly Fashion

Star Studded Saturday

Fab Find: Nude Platform Pumps

Celebrity Inspiration: Maria Menounos

Look of the Season: Baby its Cold Outside!

Star Inspiration: Ashley Greene

What to Wear: Date Night

My Favorites

Teen Fashion Tuesday

Mommy Monday

Star Studded Saturday

Fab Find: Quilted Bags

Looks of the Season

Star Inspiration: Jessica Alba

What to Wear: Girls Night Out

My Favorites

Teen Fashion Prom Edition Part 1

Mommy Friendly Fashion

Star Studded Saturday

Looks of the Season: Spring Trends I Heart