chambray: j crew | skort: zara | studded heels: aldo | necklace: forever 21 (similar) | clutch: h&m | bracelet: j crew

As much as I love bright colors and fun patterns, I adore simple pieces. I always feel confident and ready for anything in the basics. Give me a comfy chambray (I'm so glad I invested in this J Crew version), a neutral color palette and metallic accents any day!

Do you see that little hanger? It's my new favorite thing! When I saw this Forever 21 piece on Amber from Face It Catalog, the hunt was immediately on. A few stalking shopping trips later and this little cutie was mine. I just love that it coordinates with my logo!

p.s. Nope, not engaged yet! My momma gave me this ring when I left home and I like to wear it on my ring finger. Mr. Jackson has informed me that 2013 is our year (!) though (I've spent the last eight months on the edge of my seat) so keep your fingers crossed that the days of white dresses and flower arrangements are not too far away!

Happy Friday my lovelies! This week has been a whirlwind of doctor's visits, resting and day-dreaming planning for our big move. My knee is still out of commission (for those of you who missed my whining, I tore a ligament right under my knee cap so bending my leg is pretty much awful!) which means I've been doing a TON of laying in bed. While I'm not overjoyed by the general lack of excitement, I've decided to soak up all of the snuggles and extra hours to think about the changes coming up that I can. I hope this weekend is full of fun activity for you (please share your plans so I can live vicariously)!

Here's what I've been loving this week:

Rue Magazine's gorgeous August issue
Sarah from Smitten Studio's cool home tour on The Glitter Guide
a homemade honey and lemon face mask from Stephanie Sterjovski
the perfect casual look by Rachel from Pink Peonies
& this wonderful Gwyneth Paltrow article!

images via tumblr & pinterest

vintage pajamas // mug // dinner plate // gwenyth's kitchen

I'm not exactly sure how it happened (it could've been pilates or it could've been lifting a 30lb toddler) but I tore a tendon in my knee. Needless to say, I've become somewhat of a homebody lately. As per doctor's orders, "If it hurts, don't do it". This means a lack of outfit posts (sorry about that, I'm living in comfy PJs right now!), eating pizza off of the fancy china (because I am too lazy can't stand to cook/do dishes) and occupying my time the best way I know how... getting ideas for our new home in Huntsville, AL. We may not have nailed down the perfect place, but I do know I'll be painting the kitchen cabinets white if it kills me!