Hello fashion friends. Cheers to you and the coming New Year! It's tough not to think and reflect on the past year on this eve of 2008. To think back to the fun times. The great memories. And lots of firsts. (My first trip to Singapore, Australia, Poland, and Germany. So much new knowledge. So…
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Monthly Archives: December 2007I’m grateful to have had the last couple weeks to be in Charlotte – to organize, work, relax, celebrate Christmas, and get ready for 2008. I’m also reflecting on so many great things that happened in my life in 2007. I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season. Here are some of my favorite fashion moments… Hey girl! You look gorgeous in all of these!! My two faves are the salmon colored dress in the beach photo on the first row and the turquoise print dress on the third row. I remember when you posted that one. I was inspired by your combination of tights and shoes with that dress. My favorite fashion find in ’07 was a DVF vintage wrap dress in two of my favorite colors – beige and black. And today, I purchased a lovely casual Ralph Lauren cardigan and slacks, which I’m anxious to wear. Jessica, Jessica–I noticed your comment on Ali’s most recent blog posting and, wondering who you were, I found myself here and realized you’re her baby sister. How adorable you are, too! I’m subscribing to your blog and can’t wait to see what other style-tips you have to share. Jessica, What I’ve admired the most about your blog since I’ve started visiting a couple months ago is your self-confidence. And you always post with class. I wish you a Happy New Year and can’t wait to see more of the latest in clothes, hairstyles (my fav), and your wonderful travels in 2008. Hi Jessica! You are such an inspiration! Must run in the family. I’m a stay at home Mom and I don’t get dressed up too often so I love to see the cute casual looks you come up with. Happy New Year! Kerry I’m gonna vote for your look when you were in the Bahamas (?) the melon-colored dress that you wore with those cute Dior open-toed sandals (the single pic in the second row of pics). You looked so chic and at peace there and the outfit looked divine with your tan. i’m going to vote too…fave look is the dress, second row from the bottom, looks like a cream belt. So fun! Who makes the jacket in the 7th row, center picture? I can’t afford most of the designer items you wear, but that one had me drooling. I like the (very slight) punk tones to the bottom straps. I know you didn’t ask us, your readers, for our favorite look of yours, but I have to vote–I love that picture of you-it’s the third one down from the top, on the left, with your hair pulled back. I remember when you posted that and talked about having a little bit of a tan then and I was envious that you get to see sun at times of the year when I don’t. Also love the photo of you with the short tan coat, wearing the sunglasses. Hi Jessica, Hi Jessica, love your blog. found it through ali’s. love her blog too! can’t wait to see what fashion inspirations 2008 brings for you!! Well stated Jessica. And as always, well styled. Happy New Year! I’m happy to hear you had a great holiday! What did you do to celebrate away from your family? I’m also curious to hear what little gems Santa brought you! Love the photo montage, Jessica. Happy New Year and God Bless. gorgeous! let’s trade wardrobes for 2008, eh? Hi Jessica Love the retrospective, Jess! I am glad you had a great Holiday! i have truly enjoyed reading your blog since linking through ali’s site. Hi CNN, You are obviously quite full of yourself. Glad you had a wonderful holiday!!! Have a very happy New Years!!! There was a special visitor at this year's Gitomer Christmas party! Merry Christmas to you guys! I hope you have a wonderful time! Happy Christmas, Jessica! Beautiful photo. Great photo… Merry Christmas to you both. I have really enjoyed your blog this year Jessica, and I hope that you will continue to write just as much next year. Hi Anastasia, Awesome Picture perfect! I miss you two! Santa Baby…You look beautiful! What’s on the top of your Christmas list Jessica? That’s an adorable picture! Happy Holidays and many blessings! Here are three of my favorite ways to wear a scarf – courtesy of Hermes instructional booklet. Hey – are those the “Ginger” 7 jeans you have in the 12.14 picture? I have some of those on order that should be in today! So unrelated to your post, but have you visited http://www.decadesinc.blogspot.com? I think of you every time I look at the postings there! It seems like a great resource for vintage clothing and such! LOVE THIS! Neat…scarfs with or without these directions would make a wonderful Christmas gift too! Thanks. Love these ideas – thank you!! Thanks for the pictures. I wore my scarf today like a headband.It was fun! Love this restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Jeffrey and I stopped in for a quick bite before leaving the city yesterday. I had a garden salad with miso ginger dressing, macaroni and cheese, and french onion soup. Delightful! And they have the cutest matchbooks. i saw from your schedule that you’re in chicago… i am a chicago food expert When Jeffrey and I arrived at the DVF Studio in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan last night, Diane was standing at the top of her Swarovski crystal decorated grand staircase. A site I will forever remeber. "Hello, I’m Diane von Furstenberg," she said in the most enchanting voice as she extended her hand to greet… wow…great evening! you looked great! i just love nyc, too! my mom and i go once a year to shop and hang out. so fabulous!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. What a wonderful opportunity!! Her style is classic, and that is what I love about DVF. And the blue cashmere wrap you have on is stunning. Makes me want to shop. I almost picked that beautiful gold DvF dress for my bridesmaids! So classic and stylish. It was difficult to leave it on the rack. What a remarkable evening you must have had! And of course you looked amazing! How exciting – she must have been enchanting. What a neat opportunity to be up close and personal with such a fantastic woman. Amazing! Great dress choice! You look wonderful. wow, what a great experience adn life you must lead – i am not worthy! i’m new to your blog but love it! can i have your old clothes when you tire of them?????? wow! what an amazing eperience! Sounds like an amazing night.. I love DvF dresses and was always drawn to *her* as a person and designer (I think she reminds me of my late grandmother). I came across the invitation to attend Designer Dialogue with Diane von Furstenberg several months ago. I knew immediately that I would do whatever it took to attend. She’s been a fashion mentor of mine for quite some time. I love her designs. I admire her history. Take some time to explore her site. I… i love #1 Dude- you have to choose the pink. It takes, ahem, balls to wear it and it looks good! Go for it girl! I love them all but the black is just stunning…love it! I can’t wait to see what you choose I know you aren’t asking for votes, but I think you would look stunning in the silver. Can’t wait to hear about your visit! go with choice one! Whatever you choose, I’m sure it will be stunning on you. I look forward to hearing more about your dialogue with DVF. What an opportunity! I pick the silver! My vote is the black. It seems warm and comfy down those cold NY streets! Hope you have fun! So jealous! That is so exciting, Jessica!! I adore her classic, graphic designs, especially her dresses. I don’t know much about her or her history — I’ll have to read sometime. if you’re asking for opinions, i vote for the pink! haven’t seen that color in your wardrobe, altho i’m sure you have it! love keeping up with your blog! you’re fashionably inspiring! Packing for a weekend at the beach and Jeffrey's Sales Boot Camp. Followed by a night in NYC for the meet and greet with Diane von Furstenberg. Found the above picture in a great little book I picked up at Powell's in Portland, Oregon, during my last visit. It's called Off The Wall: Fashion From… I think it is so great that you are studying some of the History of Fashion on your own. I know you really admire DV and will enjoy meeting her. So fabulous that you’ll be meeting DVF! Great pictures, love those. Have fun on your trip & meeting DVF. I met her here at Nordstrom when she launched her makeup line, she was so charming. I so enjoyed reading everyone’s fashion wish. One of my favorites was Nichole’s reference to the Jimmy Choo fuschia heels pictured below (and in their current cruise ad campaign. How amazing are they? Her challenge to me was what I would wear them with… Well, it just so happens that I recently picked up this… Jessica, Hi Katie, Jessica, Hi Jessica, I love that dress, but do you think the waist is too “elastic band”-ish and would look cheap irl? Gorgeous back though! Hi Tammy, LOVE your little hat! After reading all the wish lists I am wondering what is on yours? Is there something you are wanting for Christmas? Hi Kribss, where did you get your outfit for today and the sweater from yesturdays fashion choices? love them and loving your blog Hi Alexandra! so enjoying your choices. The Choos are an awesome complement to the hat. I’m enjoying all the fashion inspiration here, Jessica. And I’m ordering the Rachel Zoe book, all due to your influence! Dear Santa, Please grant all my blog visitors their #1 fashion wish so that they may look and feel delightful. I’ll help you with two if you help me with the rest! Cheers, Jessica And the winners is…Hi Jessica, Cute bag….love it!! My fashion must have this season is a vintage Pucci scarf. Posted by: Taylor… thanks for the fun, Jessica – and congrats to all! I am so excited to have won this bag! Now baby Cooper and I can travel around in style…thanks so much for your generosity Jessica! Congratulations ladies. Congrats Ladies! The season of giving is so much fun! Congrats girls and thanks again Jessica for giving us all this fabulous chance! I will be putting those jeans in my letter to Santa!!! Congrats Girls! That really is a lovely bag, and you are so sweet, Jessica for doing these give aways! Very exciting. That was beyond generous of you and congrats to the winners!!! Thanks for the fun give-away Jessica! Congratulations Taylor & Pam, fingers crossed Santa brings me some boots : ) |
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Jessica Fulkerson - Do you have a favorite stylist or one whom you follow the work of?
I know you mentioned Rachel Zoe here before. I’m a fan of her work, but so very much not of her so it’s hard for me to separate the two.
Liz - I’m listening too – can’t wait to hear what this is all about!
jenn - Fashion shoot? Awesome! Congrats! I know nothing about fashion lol BUT I love checking in here on your blog! Its very cool! Keep up the good work
julie - yes, tell us about the fashion shoot!!
sara - mmmmm…love that look for the hair. certainly don’t think i could pull it off…but it looks great on her…
will your book be about fashion?
and do tell about the shoot!
Ksea Cantonwine - Upcoming fashion shoot??? OK girl.. spill the beans! LOL!