ALL BLACK

ALL BLACK! 

Some days I go with no black, other days, it's all black. Today was one of those days. I'm like a modern goth cowboy. Oh well, it's no problem! 

But the semester is now over. Fall 2011 was great, but academic wise, I was so sick of it. I'm ready to just get to sit in front of my t.v. for hours and play playstation and not have to go to some of my dumb redundant courses. I'm actually looking at my bed right now, and it's calling my name. 

Adios.

<3 Jo du Jour

Back to Black

The summer's ending very soon. People are counting down the days to when they are going to be back in Tucson already. I can't believe how fast it all went. It definitely had it's ups and downs. This past week has been a pretty slow posting week for me because it's been so full of stress. I've unfortunately been having issues left and right and have had to make some really hard choices, but hopefully with this season coming to an end, my stress level will too. 

I took this look back when I was in Philly. I woke up that day at such a speedy rate that my mind just defaulted to wearing a nearly all black ensemble. Nothing wrong with that... Except for maybe that it was freaking hot! But it's nothing that a Starbuck's BTL can cure. After looking like a candy store this past season, I think my wardrobes ready to settle down a bit into the crisp and dreary colors of fall and winter. But first we have back to school. Argyle anyone? 

Anyway, I hope everyone's doing well! More outfits here in the future. 

Ps. what do you think of my extra-touristy pic with Oldenberg's giant Clothespin? Personally, it's one of my favorite works of pop art. So interesting and obvious. 

Look at the Stars

My summer's literally just about over. How sad :( Yesterday was my first day of my summer class and honestly, I know I'm not a science guy, but I would have never thought that Astronomy would have been such a tough subject. Our galaxy is freaking complicated. Not to mention that the class itself is about 4 hours and 30 minutes long, 4 days a week! It has a 5 week duration in which each class is about a weeks worth of work, but I already plan on missing 3 days this weekend. Basically all these numbers sum up to me dying, so wish me luck!

I picked this rockin' ensemble as something kind of different for me. I've never worn so many buttons/ two collard shirts. I think it worked really nicely though. It just gave the whole look some depth and a different spin. Plus, I think I gave off a good first impression, except for maybe when I told the class that the sun rises over the Pacific in Panama City... I swear that it does! It's the way it's positioned! Look at a map...

This weekend however will be great! It's finally time to venture off to Philadelphia with my fraternity! So excited to go to, in my opinion, a very underrated city. I had fun the last time I was there, so hopefully it's not all business because I'd really like to play. But, if not, I'm driving up to New York City for a short second to enjoy myself, and I'm so thrilled! Even if it is a short 2 nights and a day there. It's so hard to pick what I want to do. There is so much. I feel like Carrie Bradshaw who would always have this problem. Oh New York ;)

Henley from Urban Outfitters

White button-up from Old Navy

Black button-up from Diesel 

Jeans from Levi's

Shoes Alfani Italian leather 

When in Doubt

Morning's like this one can be stressful. The alarm sounds when you're in the deepest sleep and the night before you had a late night and didn't have a single idea of what you were going to wear. Plus, you accidentally forget to set the alarm back to the original time you usually wake up because of today's schedule. Yeah, mornings can be stressful.

Just a quick shower and a sluggish Jo can't think of what to put on du Jour. Didn't look at the temperature, nothing. Get to the closet stare blankly and nothing's going through my mind, just colors and patterns of clothes that I've seen 1,000,000 times before. So, when in doubt - MATCH!

Seriously, this outfit couldn't be simpler: Black, Grey, Black, (Unless you're talk about my hair which is Black and Yellow, Black and Yellow [hahaha, sorry I had too]), and I leave and get compliments on what I'm wearing. So you when you don't know what to wear, just pick the easiest thing that you know, even with a sluggish mind and have no motivation to begin the day. It works. It's worked before, and let's be real, it will work again.

Earthy

So leave it to my unusual self and my unusual family to do a shoot in my garage with the five new trees that my dad surprised us with today. I mean, these kinds of things happen to everyone right? 

The things that I'm wearing right now are some of my favorite things that I own in my whole wardrobe. The vintage shirt, if you look closely are actually little business men with suitcases and umbrellas! Plus the long cardigan I got at the clearance Dillards, and my trench coat that I bought when I was in Paris over the summer. These fabulous things really worked well together. Just an example of mixing vintage with modern yet again. 

Thank you to everyone that views my blog. Thanks to you guys, barely two weeks in and I'm close to 1,000 views! I want to keep on going strong but once I get back to school I may not be doing my post du jour. However, do not fear, since this has become my favorite hobby, I KNOW there will be a bunch of posts to come so never fear. Jo du Jour is hereeeee :) #shittypuns?

Love,

Jo du Jour <3

Twenty-Eleven

I'm so excited to be starting off the new year with so amazingly. I have a lot to look forward too, and a lot of new people that I am excited to be going on the 2011 roller coaster with.

My New Years was ridiculous, went to Tucson for my Big's party and had such a great time. For a college party they went all out: Food, fireworks, and of course that new years champagne. It was fantastic. How was your new years? (If you can remember it ;)

Black accessories to die for

Black accessories via filippo fiora fashionista ssofrom the amazing blog

the three f

Bow tie: John Galliano

Bag: Burberry Prorsum

Brooch: Lanvin

It would be a dream to own these.