A few weeks ago, JCPenney gave me a list of fall trends and challenged me to up my fashion game. I had to go to the JCPenney store and put together five looks incorporating as many of the trends as possible. Some of the trends fit my current style, like “camo green” and “destructed denim,” but others were a little bit more of a departure, like “global style” and “romantic tops.”
I love when I get opportunities like this because it is seriously the only way I make time to shop for myself. I used to love clothes shopping but after I had kids, putting myself together took a big back seat to dressing my children. Being “on trend” was certainly not a priority. I settled for “showered” and “not stained.”
The other part of the challenge was making a video that showed off all my new outfits. Just me, without my adorable kids to fall back on to entertain you all. I am no fashion blogger and filming a full body shot of myself walking down a street is not something I do often. But, I rose to the challenge and actually had a ton of fun with it. It’s so much easier to make videos when your kids aren’t involved!!!!
Allie and I shot and edited the whole thing ourselves and I’ll speak for us both when I say, we are pretty proud of it. Oh my god, the things you can accomplish with just a camera phone!
The other cool thing about the video is that it is “shoppable.” That means that throughout the video, links will pop up pointing to certain items that I’m wearing. If you click them, they will take you directly to that item on JCPenney’s website.
Hope you like it!
A few days after the shoot, the photographer sent over the photos below. I feel really good about them. Maybe I can be a fashion blogger? Like an older shorter not stick thin version who doesn’t wear expensive clothes? Do those exist? Sign me up.
Look #1: Global Style
St. John’s Bay Peasant Top, Blue Spice Destructed Skinny Jeans, a.n.a. Addie Booties, Ana Austin Tote.
Look #2: Statement Sleeves
Worthington Tiered Pleat Sleeve Top, Blue Spice Black Destructed Jeans, Arizona Paisley Booties.
Look #3: Camo Green over Romantic Top
Fishtail Jacket, a.n.a. Lace Tim Tank Top, Blue Spice Destructed Skinny Jeans, a.n.a. Addie Booties, Ana Austin Tote.
Look #4: Statement Sleeves
Worthington Scoop Neck Blouse, Blue Spice Black Destructed Jeans.
Look #5: More Statement Sleeves
Worthington Button-Front Blouse, Levi 711 Skinny Jeans, Libby Edelman Veronica Booties, Ana Austin Tote.
Look #6: Day Shine
a.n.a. Off the Shoulder Shine Top, Blue Spice Destructed Skinny Jeans, Libby Edelman Veronica Booties.
If you couldn’t tell, my favorite fall trend is “Statement Sleeves.” Terrible for reaching across the table for a roll from the bread basket when eating out, but perfect for just about any other occasion.
GIVEAWAY
For a chance to win a $150 JCPenney gift card, go to their website and tell me which item you need for this fall in the comments below! Winner will be chosen at random on October 29th.
Good luck!
WINNER UPDATE:
Congratulations to Theresa Ortiz! Please email allie@mommyshorts.com to claim your prize!
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This post was sponsored by JCPenney but all excitement about shopping was my own.
a.n.a Ruffle Lace Trim Tank for me please, and i would get the army green jacket to go with it because unless its put together already it will stay hanging in my closet with the tags on forever!
While I need jeans for Fall, I’m totally inspired by you to give statement sleeves a try so now I’m thinking I need their Alyx Long Sleeve Round Neck Chiffon Blouse-Plus which is also a romantic top (2-in-1 trend bonus!). I definitely agree that thinking about fashion since becoming a mom has taken a major backseat on the priority list but I would like to sneak in a few fashionable pieces this Fall! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Love it all! I would buy the Worthington Tiered Pleat Sleeve…love it!
I’m interested in the Levi slimming jeans .
It’s pretty hard to pick. I like the peasant top or the army green jacket the most? But really, I like everything 😁
I am loving the St. John’s Bay Long Sleeve Crew Neck Pullover Sweater. Looks so comfy. Can’t beat it for $15!
Such a cute video!! I loved the feminine/romantic top under the camo jacket!! Gave me some great ideas!
Liz Claiborne long sleeve cardigan in burgundy 👌
I need the statement sleeves and army green jacket!!! Always find something I love at JCP!!!
Oh I love all of it, especially since I rarely shop for myself. I think I would have to buy that fleece jacket, so comfy! And of course all the peasant shirts with cutout shoulders! Lovely photos and blog 🙃✌🏻❤️
These looks are great! Ilana, you rocked it.
I love this blouse
http://www.jcpenney.com/p/ana-wrap-front-blouse/ppr5007202001?pTmplType=regular&rrec=true&rrplacementtype=category1_rr
it is Brest feeding friendly and it comes in on trend colors.
I’m kind of obsessed with the off the a.n.a. shoulder shine top (I put the link below)! It’s so pretty and I love the bows on the sleeves!
http://www.jcpenney.com/p/ana-off-the-shoulder-shine-top/ppr5007202795?pTmplType=regular&redirectTerm=8422262010007&cid=social_influencer|Awestruck|Womens_Fall17_Shoppable|PD_Video_Video&utm_medium=social_influencer&utm_source=Awestruck&utm_campaign=Womens_Fall17_Shoppable&utm_content=PD_Video_Video
Well, I’m loving that camo green jacket over the pink top. Great style idea! Thanks.
I would love that camo green fishtail jacket. Of and that purse is amazing too!
Love the camp green and I could totally use a new handbag. Wonderful choices!
Ok for me it’s less what would I buy and more like what did I already buy- the versatile tote (love that it goes with black and brown and is big enough for all my crap) and the Ana Ankle booties. Got them in brown (like yours!) and black I liked them so much. Sure could put $150 more use. Love all that you do.
Camo green outfit is one I think 3ven I could pull off! Thanks for styling it!
I’m in love with the blue statement sleeve! Worthington scoop neck. Love love love. Adorable! Great for work or play, day or night.
I love you style selection for the season. I’m crushing on the Worthington 3 Tier sleeve top ! The camp outfit is on point for fall days too. Thank you !
I need the A.N.A. Ruffle Lace Trim Top! I want to add some feminine details to my work wardrobe tops!
(Side note–this was a lovely post, I love your outfits and the photos. Well done!)
The Ana Austin tote you’re carrying!
I like the Worthington black statement sleeve blouse. Can’t go wrong with black no it looks like it could take you anywhere!
Levi’a anorak! Love it!
Green jackets (while outfit) and black blouse!!
City streets Cara flats
Addicted to anything Sephora! Especially since I can shop there at JCP!
Ana wrap-front blouse in yellow
My absolute fave look from this post has to be #6… you look so radiant in that photo… definitely light and bright.
And oh my God,, I’m dying over the Arizona paisley booties!! I’ve been wanting a pair of booties since last year when my boots got ruined and couldn’t replace them because every option I saw was so ugly (seriously,, what’s with those squared transparent acrilic heels filled with watter and glitter?!?!)
Love the army green jacket with the pink feminine top. Super cute! Also the a.n.a. Wrap front blouse in green would be great for fall.
Love the green jacket and the cute blue green top in the first photo!
I am loving the green army jacket! I can not find one that isn’t cropped, so this looks perfect for me.
I LOVE every piece in your camo/romantic look!
I would love to try a peasant top cuz you make it look so good!
Love the ana addie booties! And the fishtail army green jacket also.
I really like the jeans with the embellishments. Way cute.
I need that camo green fishtail jacket! That’d go with everything.
I love Outfit #3 , the whole thing! Especially the jacket and the tank 🙂
what lovely outfits! You look confident and beautiful in all of them! That blue peasant top is 😍 But I totally need the pink blouse from the olive green jacket outfit. Beautiful!
I have a similar army green jacket…I think I’ll need to pick up that soft pink top to go underneath! Ooh I love JCP!
Love that blue peasant top!!!
I love the camo green jacket and am currently on the hunt for one, perfect for fall in the PNW. And while I’m not usually a lover of statement sleeves I am loving that Worthington pleated sleeve top. I could really make that work in my wardrobe.
I love Penney’s! I love their A.N.A line as well as Worthington! I love that I can shop for myself, my kids and my home all in one spot! I’ve lived in the a.n.a Scoopneck T-Shirt this summer. I think I have 5 of them now!
LOVE the green jacket and distressed jeans!
Loving the Levi’s Anorak Jacket in Army Green.
I love the Bold Elements Cross Neck Long Sleeve Top! I think that top paired with jeans and some super cute booties would be a great fall outfit!
I love that fishtail jacket and the black deconstructed jeans. Love all your outfits! Thanks for giving this tired mama some ideas for something to do outside of yoga pants and a sweatshirt. I definitely need to spice things up and you were a motivation to try to do that. I appreciate it! Thank you!
I love the St. John’s Bay Active Tunic Top from their website. Anything I can wear with leggings is right up my alley!
I want that whole outfit with the green army jacket!
Love that coat! I might have to try some statement sleeves too. A lot of cute ones!
I love the camo green jacket!!
Just ordered 3 of your tops for $43! Love it! so excited!
Love the army green jacket! need it!
I absolutely need the camo green jacket, & it wouldn’t hurt to have the pink shell and the destructed skinny jean. Great outfit!
I love the Addie boots. I’m going to order them right now!
I liked the romantic pink top.
I need navy “pop” sneakers for the fall.
I need that whole army green outfit. I just love all the outfits you put together!
Love the whole outfit with the Army green jacket. Seriously need those a.n.a Addie Booties!
I love the Worthington Button Up Blouse. The Camo green jacket and the quartz colored tank are perfection.
You look great and did an awesome job. I definitely need to add a camp jacket. Loved the statement sleeves
My favorite was the camo green over a romantic top. LOVE it!
I really like 3 and 4!
I really need some new pants for fall… I really like the Skinny Denim Ankle Crop Jeans.
I love the romantic tops!
The Worthington tiered sleeve top
The green Levi’s jacket! So cute!!
I love the camo green jacket too.
I’m a sucker for a great moto jacket and have been looking for one with a built-in hoodie. The Seb Midweight Motorcycle Jacket totally fits the bill.
I do have to say, I’m not loving the statement sleeve trend. 😉
I need the army jacket and that cute tote!
Love all the outfits! My favorite is the romantic with army green. So cute!
Camo green coat for sure!
Look #3. Cute,fun and classy!
The worthington tiered pleat sleeve, although I absolutely love everything you picked!!!
I love the romantic top with the army green jacket. The best part of this shoot is that the clothes are actually affordable for “regular” people. Enjoyed this!
I’m loving the Austin tote and Addie Booties, but that might be because A.N.A. is one of my favorite lines.
The camo green coat!
Love the statement sleeves too! So fun for an on trend look that doesn’t scream “I’m trying too hard!” Really enjoyed the video and I need to get to JC Penny asap, really love the pleated sleeve on the black and blue blouses!
I need that white off the shoulder top you’re wearing! I’m also digging the boots online for Fall! I need easy ways to pull myself together!
Anything in Camo Green, and the romantic top #3
My must have for Fall would be the Worthington Scoop Neck Blouse, Blue Spice Black Destructed Jeans. Really cute outfits!
The a.n.a 3/4 Sleeve V Neck T-Shirt is adorable. I love the peek a boo shoulder’s, and the material looks extremely comfortable – a win-win! Paired with the perfect jeans, you can’t go wrong!
I love, love, LOVE look #4!
I love the Arizona lace up sweatshirt. It’s cute and warm looking. Most importantly i can be comfortable while chasing the kiddos
The a.n.a Addie Booties!! 😍😍😍
That blue global top is beautiful. Also, i love army green… it’s a new neutral!
This jacket! http://www.jcpenney.com/p/levis-anorak/ppr5007278071?pTmplType=regular&rrec=true&rrplacementtype=product1_rr
Camo jacket, Worthington statement sleeve blue shirt, and the black cold shoulder top. Camo jacket is perfection!!!!
Love all these!
Can I get away with a khaki or stone colored version of the camo jacket? Green isn’t my color 😉 I really like the trend of the casual layer over the pretty top. Looks like I need some deconstructed jeans in my life too. Happy Fall!
I love look #3! Would take the whole outfit! 😁
I would love the black booties with the gold heals and the camo green jacket. BTW u look great. Love pennys but our closed. Sad.
Worthington scoop neck blouse
I like the military jacket with the lace tank top. I would totally wear those.
I totally love look # 3, but if I had to pick just one piece, it would be the army green jacket…
Libby Edelman® Veronica Womens Bootie – so cute!
I love all these tops! I can’t wait to get them in the mail. Yay
That army green jacket and purse!
I dont like the statement sleeves. I am plus size and dont need any more bulk. All the rest are great!
So your new blog will be ‘mommy shorts, who doesn’t wear mom jeans’! I have to say that statement sleeves are really your thing, although you look great in all of these outfits. You look so happy in that last shot though.
I’m so in love with look #3 HEAD TO TOE as well as look #5 although I would buy all of the looks. Oh how I wish these outfits were sold as sets – it would make shopping easier and quicker for crazy busy mommas! Love JCP and the A.N.A. Line
Camo green!!