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I was at a work event the other day and stumbled onto a couch filled with vintage handbags. It was amazing how quickly I picked up this handbag and decided that it needed to be mine. I don't really find things when I go shopping that I like (sans everything at Anthropologie/J. Crew) and rarely buy them instantly. I almost forgot what retail therapy felt like. I tend to just buy a burrito from Taco Bell and relish my meal.

When Life Gives You Handbags

April 25, 2019

I was at a work event the other day and stumbled onto a couch filled with vintage handbags. It was amazing how quickly I picked up this handbag and decided that it needed to be mine. I don't really find things when I go shopping that I like (sans everything at Anthropologie/J. Crew) and rarely buy them instantly. I almost forgot what retail therapy felt like. I tend to just buy a burrito from Taco Bell and relish my meal.
Whenever I wear this dress I always think of Michael Jackson's Wanna Be Startin' Something where he sings, "You're a vegetable, you're a vegetableee" Silly, I know but I just get such a kick out of this dress.
I first saw this dress on ModCloth ages ago but to my dismay they discontinued the style. Over the summer ModCloth brought it back for $120, wayyyyy over my dress budget. As fate would have it, I ended up finding the dress on eBay for half of Modcloth's price. Still expensive, but an eBay seller accepted my final offer and this dress was finally happily in my closet.
I love everything about this dress. The vegetables are so colorful and it just makes me so happy. Who doesn't love vegetables?! Its definitely a spring/summer dress, but can work into fall with a leather jacket. It could definitely work with tights/ankle boots too. I try not to get too busy with the dress since it clearly speaks for itself, but could get crazy with fun feather earrings to go along with it.
Mallory and I basically recreated the beginning of Cabin in the Woods searching for this art installation by Eboni Patterson for Open Spaces (A KC arts experience).
This blue swimming pool is filled with flowers, candles, and teddy bears. Its truly a sight to be seen. Open Spaces ends on October 28 so make sure you make it out to Swope Park.
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Back to outfit details, I bought these SJP Doris D'orsay pumps for my birthday and they are so cute! This is the first time I've broken them out on the blog despite getting them in April.
I have been on the hunt for a new purse with a rather vintage/modern style. I found this clutch from the Balmain x H&M collection which I completely missed back in 2015 because I fell asleep... I love the red suede and gold handle. This purse goes with everything. I have been really craving a new luxury bag and this purse is enough to subside my purse lust.
I feel like it has been a bit since I've posted an outfit on the blog. Good news! I've been shooting a lot of content these past couple of weeks and I'm so excited to share it with you!

Aside from the blog life, work and grad school keep me busy, but I am managing it much better than I did in the summer. I finished international business and am now taking a stats class. I am learning how to balance my work, school, and personal life a lot better these days finding time to catch a movie, see my friends, and volunteer. I'm grateful to learn how to manage my schedule earlier in life although at times in can be frustrating.

I feel like I keep blinking and the months are changing I can't believe November will be here in just a mere week and gingerbread lattes soon! I have held October dearly in my heart friends. I hope you have too.

Wearing: Dress - ModCloth (exact), heels - SJP Collection (similar), clutch - H&M x Balmain (similar), watch - Marc by Marc Jacobs, nails - O.P.I Alpaca My Bags 

Photos by my sweet and talented friend Mallory Taylor. So grateful for you.

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You're a Vegetabe

October 24, 2018

Whenever I wear this dress I always think of Michael Jackson's Wanna Be Startin' Something where he sings, "You're a vegetable, you're a vegetableee" Silly, I know but I just get such a kick out of this dress.
I first saw this dress on ModCloth ages ago but to my dismay they discontinued the style. Over the summer ModCloth brought it back for $120, wayyyyy over my dress budget. As fate would have it, I ended up finding the dress on eBay for half of Modcloth's price. Still expensive, but an eBay seller accepted my final offer and this dress was finally happily in my closet.
I love everything about this dress. The vegetables are so colorful and it just makes me so happy. Who doesn't love vegetables?! Its definitely a spring/summer dress, but can work into fall with a leather jacket. It could definitely work with tights/ankle boots too. I try not to get too busy with the dress since it clearly speaks for itself, but could get crazy with fun feather earrings to go along with it.
Mallory and I basically recreated the beginning of Cabin in the Woods searching for this art installation by Eboni Patterson for Open Spaces (A KC arts experience).
This blue swimming pool is filled with flowers, candles, and teddy bears. Its truly a sight to be seen. Open Spaces ends on October 28 so make sure you make it out to Swope Park.
\
Back to outfit details, I bought these SJP Doris D'orsay pumps for my birthday and they are so cute! This is the first time I've broken them out on the blog despite getting them in April.
I have been on the hunt for a new purse with a rather vintage/modern style. I found this clutch from the Balmain x H&M collection which I completely missed back in 2015 because I fell asleep... I love the red suede and gold handle. This purse goes with everything. I have been really craving a new luxury bag and this purse is enough to subside my purse lust.
I feel like it has been a bit since I've posted an outfit on the blog. Good news! I've been shooting a lot of content these past couple of weeks and I'm so excited to share it with you!

Aside from the blog life, work and grad school keep me busy, but I am managing it much better than I did in the summer. I finished international business and am now taking a stats class. I am learning how to balance my work, school, and personal life a lot better these days finding time to catch a movie, see my friends, and volunteer. I'm grateful to learn how to manage my schedule earlier in life although at times in can be frustrating.

I feel like I keep blinking and the months are changing I can't believe November will be here in just a mere week and gingerbread lattes soon! I have held October dearly in my heart friends. I hope you have too.

Wearing: Dress - ModCloth (exact), heels - SJP Collection (similar), clutch - H&M x Balmain (similar), watch - Marc by Marc Jacobs, nails - O.P.I Alpaca My Bags 

Photos by my sweet and talented friend Mallory Taylor. So grateful for you.

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I finally updated Jemappellechanel.com! Not gonna lie, it feels pretty good. It looks fresh, and well, I'm excited! I promised myself if I saved enough money from tips I would buy myself a fancy new blog layout for my birthday, so here it is! I saved $70 in tips, WHAAT! I hope y'all enjoy this blog update as much as I do ('=

I always see neat, "What's In My Bag" pictures, so I thought I would do my own. I've had this Betsey Johnson purse for quite sometime, and it never fails me. Usually I keep throwing stuff in it, and never look back. This was all the stuff in my purse today! I didn't add anything extra to make me look cooler, I probably should have because I look like a candy obsessed nerd, but this is what I had.

  • Union Jack Wallet
  • The Dorm Room Diet
  • Nail File
  • Lanyard/Coach ID holder
  • Starbucks "Single of the Week" card
  • E.L.F. Mineral Lipstick in Cheerful Cherry
  • Dollar bill coin pouch
  • Easter candy!
  • Haribo Happy Cola Candy
  • Perks of Being a Wallflower
  • Haribo Twin Cherries
  • Notepad
It is so important for me to always carry books. I'd rather be the girl who is reading a book while waiting for something than the one who is engrossed into her phone. All of the candy were gifts from my best friends parents for Easter.!

What's In My Bag #1/Update

March 30, 2013

I finally updated Jemappellechanel.com! Not gonna lie, it feels pretty good. It looks fresh, and well, I'm excited! I promised myself if I saved enough money from tips I would buy myself a fancy new blog layout for my birthday, so here it is! I saved $70 in tips, WHAAT! I hope y'all enjoy this blog update as much as I do ('=

I always see neat, "What's In My Bag" pictures, so I thought I would do my own. I've had this Betsey Johnson purse for quite sometime, and it never fails me. Usually I keep throwing stuff in it, and never look back. This was all the stuff in my purse today! I didn't add anything extra to make me look cooler, I probably should have because I look like a candy obsessed nerd, but this is what I had.

  • Union Jack Wallet
  • The Dorm Room Diet
  • Nail File
  • Lanyard/Coach ID holder
  • Starbucks "Single of the Week" card
  • E.L.F. Mineral Lipstick in Cheerful Cherry
  • Dollar bill coin pouch
  • Easter candy!
  • Haribo Happy Cola Candy
  • Perks of Being a Wallflower
  • Haribo Twin Cherries
  • Notepad
It is so important for me to always carry books. I'd rather be the girl who is reading a book while waiting for something than the one who is engrossed into her phone. All of the candy were gifts from my best friends parents for Easter.!
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