October 12, 2023

You Need This Moto Jacket

I flew home from Paris yesterday afternoon and let me tell you, the jet-lag is real. (If you caught my Snapchat last night, you know!)

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The beautiful weather we’ve been having in Chi-town has made it a bit easier to force myself outside and back into the real world, though.

And you know, I don’t mind fall… Jacket season isn’t so bad — if you’ve got the right wardrobe arsenal.

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Okay, up-front. Let’s talk about it: This faux-leather jacket is insane.

I immediately fell in love with the color, but I wasn’t sure if it’d work when I purchased it online. (Can you ever be, really?) When it arrived and I pulled it out of the bag, though, I literally gasped.

Ranked up there among the best feelings, no?

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Guys, you’ll never guess where it’s from… Like, ever. Even after I tell you it’s less than $100.

It’s JC-freakin’-Penney, you guys.

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I know!

Now, admittedly, I don’t shop JCP all that often; but they’ve got this new(ish) line called Belle + Sky that they asked me to check out, so I obliged. Belle + Sky is the brand’s own private label of “fast fashion” — somewhat similar to Zara and H&M, if you will.

And honestly, I was actually really impressed. The pieces are classic yet modern and — more importantly — super affordable.

I ordered a handful of pieces (since I wasn’t sure which I wanted to style for this post), and it was really hard to choose between this $25 blouse and the dress-and-jacket combo I decided on for today.

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Perfect for a desk-to-drinks situation or post-work happy hour, right?

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Clothing

Faux leather jacket: c/o JCPenney
Black dress: c/o JCPenney
Black clutch: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Earrings: Oscar de la Renta
Beige pumps: Loeffler Randall ‘Remy’ pumps

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Iron & Honey Photography

Posted in collaboration with JCPenney

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15 comments

  2. JCPenney was my go-to back in the day! 🙂 Admittedly, I haven’t popped in one (other than for a quick Sephora trip) in years. This jacket looks insanely soft and you look gorgeous!

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  7. Hallie, so cute. Would you mind letting me know what dress size you are wearing and how the dress fits? I know it is ribbed and would love your feedback before ordering! You look amazing!

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    • Yeah, you bet Jill. It’s bodycon with a little bit of give/wiggle room, and I’m wearing a medium. To be honest I’ll probably take it up an inch or two, but I’m 5’4″ — just something to keep in mind if you’re petite. : )

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