the neck tie blouse gone casual style

the neck tie blouse gone #casualstyle

i am a fan of classic pieces. the ones that stay in style forever. one of them is the neck tie blouse. it’s a great work staple that pairs well with pencil skirts and pants. however, i choose to take it casual style here with other classic pieces such as the skinny jean, a neutral-ish blazer and a pair of nude patent pumps. i loved the addition of the cognac skinny belt that polished it even more and tied in the bag. this neck tie blouse also comes in petite which is a great option when it comes to long sleeves so that the length will hit you just right! PS — these photos are hot off the press! we shot them on Saturday and i haven’t done photos since March and i will say, it feels good to be back. until next time, xx.

side ramblings: HELLO @glossier! they’re poppin up in ATX and it’s a great way to see all the products in person at 2000 South Congress Ave until 12/08! i may go back and pick up the milky oil but i am a huge fan of the balmdotcom. what a remarkable 3-day weekend! it kicked off with a complimentary blow out and make up application at @janetstpaulstudio. UM. do you know the last time i put makeup on my face (concealer, foundation, bronzer etc..)? my sister’s wedding FIVE years ago lol! it was such a treat, the staff was so friendly. and you know when you go to places where you put a robe on it’s gonna be #badandbougie. we also took it into a girls day out complete with manis and lunch @snhatx — hello crab butter roll!! my foodie PIC and i checked out @intelligentisacoffee in ATX and while i’ve been before, i had the opportunity to try the ATX special this time — the roadrunner (sparkling cold coffee, grapefruit, soda, and agave). sounds pretty interesting huh? i really enjoyed it. think of a refreshing-type-cold-coffee. i learned so much about coffee and have a newfound respect for this coffee shop! lastly, weekends are usually complete with brunch so enter @swedishhillaustin, i highly recommend the deconstructed bagel & lox!

currently on my playlist: alaska by Maggie Rogers

always a sucker for a great B&W photo!

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top | Ann Taylor petite bow neck blouse in winter white (wearing size 2P) — similar by Banana Republic // similar but a mock neck combo
blazer c/o | Theory good wool long blazer in petal pink (wearing size 2, i actually tried on the crimson melange recently and it’s a perfect red!!)
jeans | Hudson nico mid-rise skinny jeans in abbey wash (old) — similar for $68 // similar but high rise
shoes | Manolo Blahnik BB pump in nude patent — similar by Ann Taylor // similar by Sam Edelman
bag | Senreve mini maestra in chestnut (use code “JANNADOAN” at checkout on senreve.com and receive a complimentary bracelet pouch, $125 value, on any $300 minimum purchase!) — midi size // largest size
belt | H&M narrow belt in brown— similar but double o style
sunglasses | Celine marta sunglasses in havana (my fave sunnies!) — similar for $25 // similar by QUAY for $55 // love these for $99
rings | Gorjana amara ring set // Amanda Deer c/o CZ solitaire ring // Amanda Deer c/o CZ accents midi ring

rock the neck tie blouse casual style!,
JD

photo credit: Steven Gunter

hair care essentials

#haircare

it has been a while since i did a #beautytalk but today’s agenda is HAIR CARE! 2019 has been a year of change for me. one of those changes included scalp attention! when you think of it, your scalp is an extension of your face so we should provide more care to it, right?! a few years ago i made the switch to sulfate-free shampoo = #lifechanger. basically, sulfates: sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are chemicals/cleaning agents that create lather. now i’m all about lather but i’ve read that they also strip away hair protein and essential oils. PLUS i’m all about the mean-green-clean-beauty. i was pretty committed to one brand but suddenly my scalp was like no. #thisis34. i’ve tried a ton of products to please the scalp and i’m happy to say things have gotten better! check out all my hair care products after the jump below! note: i consider my hair to be medium thickness and it has never been colored or treated.

side ramblings: WHEW!! y’all the last couple of weeks have been amazing. i bought a last minute ticket to #ACL and danced & sang my heart out to Lizzo, Third Eye Blind, and Robyn. so here’s to “life is short buy the ticket! or xyz” i’m normally not a festival person but i had a ridiculous amount of fun mainly due to the cooler temps that i was able to enjoy myself! OH, and i FINALLY got some picts with pumpkins!!! going to the farms and patches was so much fun. we went to @crowesnestfarm where i saw a llama and an alpaca IRL!! and @bartonhillfarms. my friends and i checked out @sugarpineatx — highly recommend the salt & pepper tofu & chicken karaage, gosh and the ice cream (they had taro)! checked out the new fall menu at @101byteahaus — i recommend the tiramisu. OH and @riceballco — oh goodness, let’s just say i’m going back this week for the grilled salmon onigiri AND MORE! stopped by the @texasfarmersmarket at Mueller during the fermenting festival and got me some @teddyvcookies (walnut CCC all the way) & @steamies_dumplings. well.. HRM. i guess all i did was eat. per usual. i’m gearing up for a busy week ahead so catch you later, thanks so much for stopping by! xx

currently on my playlist: say it by Maggie Rogers

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shampoo | VIRTUE smoothing shampoo — lathers perfectly and smells great. i’m not a huge fan on smelly stuff too. this brand i discovered recently and it uses human protein, to be exact, Alpha Keratin 60ku. and thank goodness to all the hairgods for this!! hello smooth hair. hello happier scalp. i’m such a fan and went all out with the biggest bottle. not cheap but hey i’m about quality over quantity. plus only a small amount of product is needed.
conditioner | VIRTUE smoothing conditioner — just a tiny amount is needed and i mainly focus the application on my ends. it also has some sort of minty-or soothing-ish smell to it. i don’t mind it at all either!
oil | OLAPLEX no7 bonding oil — i’m a HUGE fan of hair oil. it helps smooth things out and makes my hair feel more… LUSH/less frizzy. because that TX humidity don’t play y’all. while i was pretty loyal to the Bumble & Bumble invisible oil… i’m starting to like this one more. when it arrived i was skeptical on the dispenser. but it is perfect! it’s more on the runny side. i apply this to my hair after it has been towel-dried/damp with a focus on the ends.
brush | S-Heart-S scalp brush — call me crazy but i never used to brush my hair. i didn’t own a brush. but since my scalp problems started this year i did some research and found this scalp brush with “massaging beads” at the end that is supposed to do a few things: stimulate the hair follicles & eliminate residue and flakes. you are supposed to use this in the shower during the shampoo stage. it’s also supposed to evenly distribute the shampoo on each strand. but lemme tell you what they don’t tell you. it’s not that easy to brush your hair with tons lather!! hello #armworkout. also, i’ve used it on dry hair and it feels really good, like a little head massage! this is for when you have extra money at the end of the month and want to indulge in something that isn’t totally necessary but can be useful. ya feel me? here’s one for $6 that has good amazon reviews (disclaimer: i haven’t used it). & if you’re skeptical on that one, here’s a mid-range $16 one by a real brand name, but i also haven’t used it.
towel | AQUIS lisse luxe long hair towel in cloudy berry — i can’t stress the need for a hair towel. my sis got this for me as a gift and i love it so much i’ve gifted it to my friends. when you have long hair the dry time is insane esp during the winter #aintnobodygottime. not to mention you don’t wanna soak up all that water into your regular towel (hello mold). this microfiber one helps eliminate frizz, absorbs all the water to bring that dry time down so you can get yourself out of the door faster or sleep earlier depending on when you shower! they also came out with a waffle textured version i want to try! the waffle version is supposed to have increased absorption.

other mentions not pictured:

  • SACHAJUAN scalp shampoo — AH, scalp relief! seriously. the last year has been filled with #scalpproblems. let’s be honest. who wants to talk about anything that itches?! no one. itchy/irritated scalp really sucks. and not that my hair is dirty, it’s just one of those aging changes i’m dealing with/embracing. this soothes my scalp but doesn’t take away my problems completely. it also doesn’t stink and i use this once a week. just a mention here that i ordered the REVERIE CAKE restorative scalp tonic and returned it without using it because holy hell i couldn’t get over the smell. (BTW, it does not smell like cake in case you were wondering.) i heard it can really solves some scalp problems but i. just. can’t. the search goes on for some sort of leave in elixir/tonic. if you have one, drop a comment below!

  • Christophe Robin cleansing purifying scrub with sea salt (also available in a mini size to try) — talk about feeling some exfoliation with this scrub! it always gets rave reviews and i’ve used this a few times. time to invest in the full size jar! also leaves the hair feeling super clean too.

  • Pureology vinegar hair rinse — yup. apple cider y’all. this was recommended by my hairdresser @elizabeth.jane.hair and is supposed to remove product build up, create more shine & hold color. i like it wayyyy more than the popular dpHUE ACV hair rinse which leaves my hair feeling SUPER SOAPY. i used to buy this at Ulta but having problems finding it online.. hope they aren’t going to discontinue it. also, the ACV smell is sooo faint.

  • OLAPLEX no4 bond maintenance shampoo — when this became available to the public i scooped it up and i actually had some hair growth! #hellobabyhair, i see you. i was puzzled until i came in to see my hairdresser and this was why. here is the conditioner. smells great and i use this every now and then. also, i thought i’d mention the OLAPLEX no3 perfector which is a hair mask to strengthen hair (mainly color treated hair). i haven’t used it myself but bought it for my mom who loves it.

  • R+Co skyline dry shampoo powder — although i’ve stopped using dry shampoo because i feel it causes build up, making my scalp more irritated. sometimes it’s needed (ahem, hello korean BBQ outing). my hairdresser @elizabeth.jane.hair introduced this to me and i really like the powder form and how it dispenses evenly. GENIUS. goodbye aerosol!! also R+Co products usually smell so good, this one is no exception. here’s a dry shampoo i used to use for my devoted aerosol users: Bumble & Bumble dryspun.

  • INVISIBOBBLE hair ties — i was super fascinated when i learned about these years ago before they became so popular. basically they provide uneven tension to prevent hair breakage and kinks. they also come in fun colors too for an #armparty! my friend recently introduced me to @tele_ties so i’ll have to try these sometime!

#hairgamestrong,
JD

the white denim dress

saying goodbye to summer fashion!

i couldn’t be happier to enter the season of fashion i love most, FALL! i think this might be my first denim dress. i’ve wanted one for a while but had the hardest time finding a style i liked. this one was very different and like an apron style. it’s an “open” dress and you literally wrap it on you and button it from the inside and outside if that makes sense. i’ve been a fan of the square neckline so this fit the bill! and the denim is actually hefty and not thin so A+ in my books. and.. y’all. it. has. pockets! it’s great for any kind of brunch or day-date outing. style it casually with an everyday tote and some casual style heels. PS—these are actually SUPA comfy and really light!

side happenings: @everlane is having pop-ins at @nordstrom!! at the bottom is a list of stores who will have the pop-in in-store. gah, y’all know my love for everlane is real (deep). pop-ins are great if you’re not sure on sizing or want to feel/see the items in person. need recs?! I GOT CHU!!! for the women’s picks i included items i actually own and have worn myself that will be featured at Nordstrom. i also included some men’s picks too :)
women | the day heel pump // the wide leg crop pants // the authentic stretch high rise skinny jeans // the cashmere turtleneck sweater dress (don’t own this one but may have to one day!)
men | the uniform bomber jacket // the waffle knit long sleeve henley // the modern flannel shirt

PS—it’s the fall 2019 @bloomingdales friends & family sale!! i always try to purchase anything off bloomingdales because it’s tax-free to TX!

@bloomingdales friends & family sale — fall 2019

who | bloomingdales
what | 25% off almost all regular and sale price purchases for women, men, kids, and home, items eligible are labeled 25% off. exclusions listed on bloomingdales.com. and FREE shipping for everyone! in addition, loyalists (their FREE reward program, so don't forget to join!) receive free shipping, no minimum, everyday! &&& TAX-FREE TO TEXAS!! #winning
when | 10/04/19 - 10/14/19 (online), 10/07/19 - 10/14/19 (in-stores)
where | bloomingdales.com or in store
use promo code at checkout | none needed!
own purchases | Marc Fisher yale chelsea booties in brown suede (i have these in black leather and they are DA BEST.)

currently on my playlist: pitfalls by sistek

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dress | J.Crew button front trench dress in stretch white denim — same but in blue denim // similar for $30 // similar but more fitted // similar with ruffles // similar but mini // similar with a fun asymmetrical button detail $59
shoes | Dolce Vita roman heeled sandal in caramel leather (available in four other colors) — similar // similar for $25
bag c/o | Everlane the day square tote in cognac (beautiful leather & holds shape quite nicely) — similar but in the CUTEST mini size // similar but taller // similar but larger
earrings c/o | BaubleBar capella drop earrings in white — similar and not as statement-y
necklace | Anthropologie monogram pendant necklace
sunglasses | Celine marta sunglasses in havana (my fave sunnies!) — newer design // similar by QUAY for $55 // love these for $99
rings | Gorjana amara ring set // Amanda Deer c/o CZ solitaire ring // Amanda Deer c/o CZ accents midi ring
watch c/o | Daniel Wellington classic petite melrose 32mm in rose gold and white

rock all the denim dresses & white (even after labor day),
JD

photo credit: Steven Gunter

the sleeveless mock neck sweater

fall, where you be?!

the sleeveless mock neck sweater. for when it’s really fall but it’s 90F+ out… i digress, mock necks are super effortless and they go with all skirts (which i have a ton of). i actually have this top in two colors because that’s what i do when i love something — it’s a normal thing, RIGHT?! i’ve also paired it with the marina wide leg pants as well. the material isn’t super thick so it’s a good transitional piece. here i paired it with a full seamed skirt in the prettiest light blue, a super cool toned one. light blue doesn’t look that great on my skintone but this one is perfect! i really like these full seamed skirts because of the fit and i also sized down in this for a high-waisted fit, aka: over 30-fit.

side happenings: WHOA. what a FUN weekend! it felt so good to be “on the scene” again seeing familiar faces i’ve missed. the @hotelzazaaustin grand opening party was over the top crazy. (in a good way). haha, it’s been a long time since i’ve gone to an event like that!! it’s a beautiful space, in a totally swanky zaza-style. my GF Nicole // @loveofallthethings hosted her first event at @paddywaxcandlebar and you already know i’m a huge fan! i’ve taken one of my BFFs for her bday and it’s a great gift idea/quality/experience-type gift. this time i went with a spicy xmas scent w/a wood wick for a little crackle crackle it’s going to be so FRIGGIN festive at casa JD (sarcasm). i don’t have a fireplace so this will be it :D. BTW, if you haven’t had the butter toffee pretzels at Trader Joe’s, you better run and get some… before i buy em all out. :D

currently on my playlist: senorita by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

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gotta love the outtakes @pearlsnap_photography sends me :D

the floral wrap dress & retro accents

oh hi, hello.

i can’t tell you how many times i opened this post up to try and put something together but the only thing staring at me was the blinking cursor. like a good relationship (or ponytail), you just can’t force it. ya know? life was heavy. with the great loss of grandpa Doan and hearing about the loss of others all in the same month was… devastating. i cried for my loss and all losses. i spent a lot of time alone and days where i didn’t leave the house. before leaving to San Fran for my cousins wedding, i had this significant dream. in this short-dream i remember looking up at the sky and there she was… grandma Doan, smiling down at me, GRINNING with pure happiness. she didn’t say anything to me, she just smiled. then i woke up. i remember feeling comforted, relief, and what divine timing this dream had come to me at the right time when i needed it most. i don’t really remember my dreams and nor have i dreamt about grandma Doan since she passed away 13 years ago.

getting back from SF, i fell pretty ill into the flu of sorts (turned into bronchitis now) which felt like a set back. i was so ready to get back to my “normal” life again. but of course, the universe had different plans. needless to say, the last few months were full of introspection, deep thought, and healing which led to more personal growth and a shift in perspective. i’m still trying to find my rhythm again, but i do miss my slice of the internet, so hence, here i am. thank you so much for sticking around. xx

while the fashion & retail world are all into fall fashion… i just can’t (yet). it’s still wayyy too hot here in TX. plus, i have a backlog of photos so it all works out :D of course this dress is sold out but what i loved most about styling this floral wrap dress was the retro accents — the clear acrylic bag & strappy strappy heels and all white for that 80s vibe.

currently on my playlist: by your side cover by Mat Kearney

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the white linen dress & sponsored content

summer linen.

there are a ton of summer fabrics, but linen is such a classic! it’s great for when you wanna change up all the gingham & eyelet textures. it’s also such a cooling fabric and rarely will you find a piece that is 100% linen like this one from @theory___! most pieces are are linen-cotton blend, so it felt super luxe to be wearing this. of course we had to find the best fairy-tale like background for it too! isn’t this place a gem? the v is actually low for my taste but the cap-sleeve design and slight A-line fit make it a #classy piece. and timeless i might add.

the downside to linen is that it wrinkles veryyy easy. think easy and x it by 10. this dress, worth the iron though. and while it does have a liner, it’s not enough which is usually the case with white linen pieces, you have to wear a slip. it’s an elegant piece and doens’t need much jewelry. i didn’t even wear my typical “J” necklace and my photographer thought something was wrong. :D

currently listening to: find u again by Mark Ronson ft. Camila Cabello

side ramblings: great things are on the horizon but i can’t share just YET. xx

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let’s clear the air on sponsored #SP material here on JDC (jannadoan.COM): isn’t it everyone’s goal to make money doing something they love?! duh. then why is it that influencers/bloggers get wrath for sponsored content? in general bloggers get crap all over the board. yes, there are people who ruin it for others but at the heart of the blogging community there are still genuine bloggers out there. by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) we are to disclose when something is sponsored, paid, or gifted etc… automatically people think, yea he/she just got paid for that so i wouldn’t trust him/her. here’s what i gotta say (you guessed it, bullet point format):

  • use your intuition about a blogger/influencer. if you think it’s fake… guess what? it’s probably FAKE! i know, i’m a rocket scientist. when you look at something really randomly posted and you raise one eyebrow like “what is this…” that’s your intuition “speaking.” listen to it. but hey let’s cut someee slack on all the toilet paper & tampon ads, maybe this is their full-time job? the bills don’t pay themselves (or so i hear).

  • because i’m old, i don’t do anything i don’t want to do. even if it’s paid. that may have not been the case when i was first getting started five years ago… but my greys have made me wiser. if i don’t like something i don’t post it. and i say NO to a lot of (really good) opportunities when it doesn’t align. aka: is not a #hellyes.

  • JDC is NOT my sole source of income. cause ya’ll… i WOULD BE BROKE AF. lol. blogging costs a LOT of money. every post i put out, i actually lose money. and i rarely make any sales based off commission via my links. i’m not a pushy enough saleswoman. just doesn’t seem authentic to me. since this is not my sole income, i don’t need sponsorships to keep this alive. instead, i just work an insane amount of hours at my other job(s). HAHA it all makes sense, i know.

  • there are still influencers/bloggers out there who carry themselves with integrity. the last time i looked up integrity in the dictionary my name was right next to it. :D xx

yes, my castle is right behind that wall.

dress c/o | Theory pure linen deep v easy midi dress in white — similar from J.Crew with pleats // not similar but love this one // shirtdress style // not similar but striped! // i have this in yellow!
shoes | Target Merona marcella low block heel ankle strap sandals in tan (old) — newer style // similar but higher heel // the original by Steve Madden
bag | J.Crew Factory rattan clutch in natural pale gold (really old) — similar at J.Crew
earrings | Kendra Scott diane statement earrings in gold — smaller design in the didi // similar but in matte colors // smaller design in the didi with pearl
sunglasses | Celine marta sunglasses in havana (my fave sunnies!) — newer design // love these for $99
rings | Gorjana amara ring set // Amanda Deer c/o CZ solitaire ring // Amanda Deer c/o CZ accents midi ring

rock all the linen,
JD

photo credit: Steven Gunter
a post done in collaboration with Theory.
dress provided via the last of my Theory gifted giftcard funds, (paid $100+ out of pocket for this baby!)
all opinions are my own.

the summer leopard print midi skirt

summertime leopard.

when you find the BEST lighting everything else is effortless. it’s all about the lighting!

there is no lie. i’m a total skirt gal. i will admit that my skirt collection is a little insane. i own more skirts than i do pants & jeans combined! haha, and let’s not even get into how many pleated midi skirts i have #gulp. usually i associate animal print with more of a fall trend but when i came across this skirt it was summertime appropriate being blush and the leopard print is actually very subtle. into the basket it went. lately i’ve taken a liking to the pull on bias midi style, this one is a zipper closure but remains timeless. the material is a little thin and you can see the liner through it but doesn’t bother me. i styled it here with my fave tee for an everyday casual wear. the skirt is TTS, and actually high waisted so great parings for crop tops as well.

lastly, the utility jacket is probably my most worn jacket. great for when i (might) need a light layer and have no time to think about what i’m grabbing when i walk out the door. the best part is the pockets and so it’s my must have when i travel (and my movie jacket, haha, you have one don’t you!?). style tip: try a cognac waist belt on top of the jacket! what do ya think? with jacket or without?

#nsale: the. @nordstrom. sale gets its own little section. i wasn’t super impressed this year and everything sold out REAL FAST. currently only open to cardholders until 07/18 and everyone else on 07/19-08/04. everything goes back to regular price on 08/05. i’m sure they will restock but here are my slim-picking-picks with TOP 5 to make it easy: RAILS collins military jacket // FRAME le high waist skinny jeans // Caslon camo utility jacket // TOPSHOP funnel neck top // BP lace trim cami

side ramblings: thanks for all the well-wishes! last week was pretty low-key and i ended up having to decline a few events. taking it easy on food when really all i wanna eat is… like. everything. shamu-appetite is on pause for now. i finally watched To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and for being a teen novel it was actually way too cute and i unexpectedly enjoyed it more than Always Be My Maybe! Lara J actually reminds me of myself in some ways :D lastly, @senreve is offering a pretty BIG gift with purchase worth mentioning: a complimentary Senreve bracelet pouch (valued at $145) if you spend over $500 and a complimentary Senreve envelope clutch (valued at $245) if you spend over $1,100. you can read more & see how i’ve styled my favorite bag from them — the mini maestra here. definitely a great time to pick up a bag if you were debating it & you should do a happy dance in your seat because i’m giving you my referral link to receive $50 off your purchase (and i get $50 so we all are winning) #shamelessadvertising

currently on my playlist: electricity by Dua Lipa & Silk City ft. Diplo & Mark Ronson

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top | Everlane cotton v-neck in white (wearing size small) — similar but over-sized (size down on this one) // similar but a crew neck
jacket | H&M utility jacket (ancient) — similar by Madewell // similar by Gap // love this camo one from the #nsale
skirt | Lucy Paris katia leopard print midi skirt in blush (wearing size small) — similar // similar by Leith // similar but a bias midi fit
shoes | Shein cut out slides in cognac (old) — love these metallic ones! // similar by Steve Madden // similar by Target // similar Hermes dupe // similar but a crossband
bag | J.Crew mini bucket bag in natural vachetta (old) — similar by J.Crew Factory and on sale! // similar but perforated // the OG by Mansur Gavriel // similar for $70 // similar by Cuyana
earrings | Kendra Scott emmett matte statement earrings in white — similar in metal // similar but mixed
necklace | Anthropologie monogram pendant necklace
sunglasses | Celine marta sunglasses in havana (my fave sunnies!) — newer design // love these for $99
rings | Gorjana amara ring set // Amanda Deer c/o CZ solitaire ring // Amanda Deer c/o CZ accents midi ring
watch | Michael Kors darci watch in gold

rock all the skirts,
JD

photo credit: Steven Gunter