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.
Lace trim tank top
The camo jacket and the deconstructed skinny jeans are cute
I love the army green jacket!
I’d love to get the a.n.a motorcycle jacket in burgundy. I love the cutr fit of it and burgundy is my new favorite fall color!!
I love your olive green jacket choice!!!!! Perfect for Fall! From the JCPenney site … I also love the St. John’s Bay Long Sleeve Sweatshirt in Heather Grey with black lace… Would be a cute Fall/Winter sweatshirt to throw on before running the kids around.
I love the blue St. Johns Bay peasant top and the army green jacket would be great for everyday wear in the fall !
The olive fishtail jacket is so cute! I’m not a girly girl, so mixing this with a girly top gives it just the right amount of edge!
I love the a.n.a. off the shoulder shine top and the fishtail jacket and all the jeans and boots! Maybe it would have been faster to say what I didn’t like. Lol.
I need that adorable crossbody ANA Austin Tote, which means my teen daughter will be needing one, too!
I love the romantic top and camo green combo!! I could do that and feel fashionable!
I love the army green outfit!!! JC Penney has always been a favorite place to shop.
I love all the booties especially the a.n.a. Addie booties! So cute!
Booties!
The green and pink outfit needs me!!!
I like the blue statement sleeves top and I also would like some army green pants like the Liz Claiborne City-Fit Skinny Boyfriend Ankle ones.
The world (mostly me) needs a fashion blogger that shops at JCP! My favortite department store hands down! Love the Worthington scoop neck blouse! And those Blue spice destructed skinny jeans.
Love the olive green fishtail jacket but I would also love a pair of olive green jeans like the Liz Claiborne skinny jeans.
The camo jacket- love!
I would love the ruffle lace tank in maroon and the armu green jacket for fall! Busy mama here needs a gift card 😉
I love the tierred pleat blouse by Worthington. The Cayman blue is such a beautiful hue and looks great on you! Thank you for posting the giveaway.
I would love to have the a.n.a love sleeve chiffon trim cardigan in navy. My mom just got it for me in avocado and I love it! I’m also really loving these tops with special sleeves that you posted!!
The army green jacket. I have one on navy but think the green would be a better contrast with all the other blue in my wardrobe
Oh my goodness!! The Ana Austin Tote is exactly like a (WAY more expensive) bag that I have been coveting but could never justify spending the money on. You have literally made my day. I will definitely be shopping at Penneys soon and would love to take a $150 gift certificate with me. 😉
I ordered two of your same peasant top… the turquoise and purplish color just by looking at their site after this post!! I’ve been really impressed with their clothes this season!!… especially, the prices… !!
Blue Spice Skinny Jeans!
I’m loving the camo green- and those deconstructed black jeans💗
I love JC Penney!
I love the Libbey Edelman Veronica booties!. I really love all of the boots/booties. I really need to up my shoe game. My footwear screams MOM.
Look #6! I’m going to try and emulate that later today! You looked fabulous in all of them!
Ive been wanting to try cold shoulder tops. That jacket looks great, too!
I love the St. John’s Bay peasant top! Great color!
I love the first blue blouse!
The army green jacket and romantic top
The all blue blouse with statement sleeves!!!!!
I need those Libby Edleman booties and that awesome tote in my life asap. So cute!