2nd Wedding Anniversary!

Photography:Morby Photography // Location: Riverdale Manor // Dress: Casablanca Bridal

As I mentioned earlier, my husband and I are in Napa celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary! I started this blog last year around our anniversary but I never shared any pictures from the wedding.  Here are just a few of the "fun" ones that represent the day!

1) The Dress: I LOVED my dress! In fact, when I go visit my parents this summer I'm going to put it back on for a mini photo shoot because I want to wear it again!

2) This might be my favorite photo from the wedding: and it doesn't even have my husband or I in it!

3) My sister and Maid of Honor helping me down the stairs before the ceremony.

4) We had the ceremony in a gazebo next to the reception hall under the twinkle lights! (I absolutely loved this wedding venue.  If you are in the Lancaster, PA area you need to check it out!)

5) Married!

6) My husband is a huge Batman/Superhero fan so each of the groomsmen represented a superhero. (Left to Right: The Flash, Nightwing, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Batman and Superman.  And yes, they are each doing the appropriate "poses" for their character...or trying to!)

7) **Happily Ever After**

And don't forget to enter the 1 year Blogiversary giveaway for a $20 Target gift card going on right now! It's super easy to enter!

Blogiversary + A Giveaway!

Dress: Zara (similar)(similar), Jacket: H&M (J.Crew Factory)(Gap)(Old Navy), Shoes: Madewell (on sale!), Bracelets: Stella and Dot Renegade + Eden + Love Bracelet, Sunglasses: c/o Firmoo

Hello from Napa Valley! Here's a few outfit pictures of what I wore during our winery tour.  But the big news today is that it's Jeans and a Teacup's 1st Anniversary! Megan and I want to give a huge thank you to all of you who have supported and followed this little blog of ours.  We started it last summer just to try out this whole blogging thing and we didn't even know if we'd be able to keep up with it.  But it's a whole year later and we're still here! 

I (Jessica) also want to say how much I appreciate every comment and all of you who keep coming back.  This blog means a lot to me and I really look forward to working on it and trying to make it better.  I don't have a super successful career (or even a career for that matter) and I don't have any kids yet.  Basically I'm just a stay at home wife.  The last time I felt like I accomplished something was when I made it to State Orchestra in high school (ummm....about 11 years ago...)!  So running this little blog is the first time I've felt proud of something I've worked on in a long time.  And I couldn't do it without you guys! 
So to say thank you I'm giving away a $20 gift card to Target! Use it to buy a cool pair of shoes or help with your grocery bill (Although I'd probably go for the shoes!)  

**Must be a follower of Jeans and a Teacup to enter**

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Gingham Sparkle

Jacket: H&M (J.Crew Factory)(Gap)(Old Navy), Shirt: J.Crew Factory (tank version), Gingham: J.Crew Factory, Jeans: American Eagle, Bag: Coach Factory, Shoes: Target, Bracelets: Stella and Dot Renegade + Eden, J.Crew Factory (similar), Sunglasses: c/o Firmoo (similar), Lips: L'Oreal Divine Wine

Once again I'm inspired by the lovely Blair of Atlantic Pacific for this outfit! It seems like every time I do an outfit inspiration post I'm copying her.  And I don't even think our styles are that similar! Oh well!

I just loved the dressy sequin shirt over the casual gingham.  I don't have white jeans so the regular dark wash will have to do.  And how awesome are these heels from Target?! I know they've been around the blogoshpere for awhile but  they are seriously awesome for only $30. 

I hope y'all had a great weekend! I'm in Napa right now with my husband celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary! And tomorrow is the blog's 1 year anniversary so come back tomorrow for a little surprise!

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Sunday Reflection: Permission to Appreciate Yourself

Sometimes I wonder if there’s something wrong with me.

“Megan, just buy some new pants!”

That would be my roommate, yelling at me.

I’ve had holes in all my jeans for the past couple months now. My “best pair” has holes in the crotch and one of the knees. It’s from the wear of my bicycle seat. But I keep forgetting to buy new jeans.

I also get yelled at for reinforcing my cracked curtain rod with the broken leg of my hamper. “Megan, just buy a new curtain rod. They’re like $5!”

I’m not even hopelessly frugal. I’m mostly just forgetful, distracted and content. I’m so engrossed in the here-and-now that replacing broken things or improving old stuff doesn’t cross my mind. There are too many other things to try, see, explore.

I was all too happy to come across a blog post called, “Date a Girl Who Travels.” The “girl who travels” sounds a lot like me (in attitude, not in the places she’s been). I breathed a sigh of relief. It’s as if the author had given me permission to appreciate myself. Not that I should need it.

But let’s be honest, we all need it a little.

There are things about each of us that others roll their eyes at. We let them, and laugh at ourselves. But secretly, we like ourselves and wonder why that’s wrong.

Well, let me tell you something. You don’t have be more into this or that, or care more about this or that. You are awesome.

Here are a couple snippets from the article that made me shout, “Amen!”

“You’ll recognize her by the backpack she always carries. She won’t be carrying a dainty handbag; where will she put her travel journal, her pens, and the LED flashlight that’s always attached to her bag’s zipper?”

“You can also buy her the little things that she keeps forgetting to buy for herself; that carabiner that will attach her backpack to her seat so that she will feel easier about sleeping on her bus trip, or a backpack cover, a small alarm clock … “

What kind of girl are you? Whoever you are, I hope you love it!

Prep in my Step

Shirt: Forever 21 (similar), Jeans: American Eagle, Shoes: Steve Madden, Bag: Coach Factory, Necklace: Zara, Bracelet: J.Crew Factory (similar), Sunglasses: c/o Firmoo, Lips: Sephora Love Test, Nails: Revlon Eclectic

Sorry for this late Friday post! I forgot it was Thursday yesterday and didn't prepare my post for today...Oops! 

Anyway, here's my attempt at a preppy outfit.  I missed the preppy boat during my school days and probably never even wore a button down shirt.  So here's my attempt: a button down shirt, pearls and loafers say preppy to me.  But I tried to mix it up with the ripped jeans (See, I told you I wear them a lot!), leopard print loafers and bright pink lips! 
I've been on the lookout for a striped button down shirt.  I really like this one at J.Crew Factory (obviously) but it's a little more than what I wanted to pay at the moment.  So for less than $20 this Forever 21 shirt fit the bill.  And did you know about the J.Crew sleeve roll? (I probably missed the boat on this one too) My sister told me about it and I'd never heard of it before...haha.  It's actually helpful if you have a shirt with contrasting cuffs.  That way it doesn't get hidden when you roll your sleeve. Genius! 

And check out my latest sponsor: Meghan from Whatsername Jewelry etsy shop! She sells very cute handmade initial and name jewelry and charms. I really like this monogrammed initial pendant necklace.  I would get one with my husband and I's initials :-) 

I hope you all have a great weekend! I'm really excited for next week! I can't believe it but next Wednesday is my 2nd wedding anniversary! My husband and I are going to Napa to celebrate! And Tuesday is Jeans and a Teacup's 1st anniversary! So I'd love to have you stop by for a week of fun posts and a surprise! 

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