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How to Wear the Jennifer Shirt Dress

Hey friends! In case you missed it, we restocked the Jennifer Shirt Dress that I designed with Gibsonlook in black along with two new colors: olive and mocha. All three colors are great for year round wear, but they will especially transition so nicely into fall. As always we’re offering 15% OFF your entire purchase with code: HAUTE15. Plus we recently launched the Jennifer Babydoll Dress in white eyelet and navy gingham, which I highly recommend to finish out the hot months of the summer in. You can check it out here–> The Perfect Summer Babydoll Dress

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Outfit: Jennifer Shirt Dress in black (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Joanna Straw Hat | Natural Sol Mod Bowie Ring Handle Satchel Bag | Woody Flat Logo Ribbon Slide Sandals

The Jennifer Shirt Dress is comfortable, versatile and effortlessly chic, which is no surprise since it was especially designed with my Haute Off The Rack girls in mind. This dress can take you from the work week to the weekend and everything in between. It features an adjustable hidden waist tie, 3/4 sleeves, side pockets and buttons all the way down the front so you can wear it open! I made sure to choose a breathable fabric for summer that is also wrinkle resistant too. When it comes to styling the dress, wear it causally with sandals and a hat or dress it up with heels and a belt. You can even throw it over cutoff shorts and a tank for an everyday summer look. I especially love wearing it as a swim coverup! I have a feeling that the Jennifer Shirt Dress will sell out super fast so be sure to order yours today!

Sizing: Be sure to size down because Gibsonlook runs large. I am wearing the size XXS and it’s still comfortable a spacious enough to move around in. I designed the Jennifer Shirt Dress with a slight high-low hem so you can get that mini dress look in the front without worry about it being too short in the back when you bend over. The dress is also fully lined so you don’t have to worry about it being see through.

MY SIZING AND HEIGHT FOR REFERENCE:

Most people don’t realize how petite I am so and I understand that knowing my sizes can help you determine what size to get.
I am 5 ft and I wear a size 27 in high waisted jeans & smalls in leggings. I’m currently a 34B and take size XS-S in dresses and tops, small in sports bras, and XS-S in outerwear. I typically size down in Gibsonlook pieces. I’m wearing a size XXS in the Jennifer Shirt Dress.

Disclosure: I hemmed mine 1.5 inches because I’m only 5 ft, but totally not necessary.

Head over to this post to see all of the different ways to wear the Jennifer Shirt Dress–> 12 Ways to Wear a Shirt Dress

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Outfit: Jennifer Shirt Dress in black (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Schutz Knee High Boots | Ray-Ban Round Double Bridge in Gold & Green Classic | Leather belt with torchon Double G buckle | YSL Medium College Bag | Crystal Jaw Clip

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Outfit: Jennifer Shirt Dress in olive green (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Dolce Vita Solei Western Boot |

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Outfit: Jennifer Shirt Dress in mocha (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Schutz Maryana Knee High Boots | Ray-Ban Round Double Bridge in Gold & Green Classic | Crystal Jaw Clip

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Cream Mini Bag by Verafied Official & Marc Fisher Square Toe Slides

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4th of July Outfit & Party Ideas

June 25, 2021

Happy Friday friends! This time next week we’ll be kicking off the holiday weekend and gearing up for all of the 4th of July festivities. I want to make sure that you make the most of this fun summer holiday so I gathered all of my best gals to help me show you 10 different 4th of July outfits from Gibsonlook including my own latest design featuring the Jennifer Babydoll Dress in navy gingham and white paisley.
All of these looks are under $100 + take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15

We celebrated the launch of my latest design with a fun 4th of July🇺🇸 themed party with all of our friends and their families! Today I’m sharing all of my party ideas, recipes and decorations to share with you to hopefully inspire your own upcoming holiday plans.

4th of July Outfit & Party Ideas:

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Beck’s 4th of July outfit is from The Smocked Bear

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Be sure to size down in all of these dress | Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15

Dresses left to right: Pin Dot Long Tiered Dress in light blue| Jennifer Babydoll Dress in Navy Gingham | Jennifer Babydoll Dress in White Eyelet | Natasha Puff Sleeve Square Neck Dress | Pin Dot Long Tiered Dress in white

The 4th of July is actually the inspiration behind the Jennifer Babydoll Dress. I wanted a cute navy gingham print mini dress that I could wear off the shoulder to a 4th of July party and other summer events so I partnered with Gibsonlook to create the perfect babydoll dress.

Our heart shaped sunglasses are only $8!

The Jennifer Babydoll Dress is fun, flirty and so chic with a smocked bust and statement puff sleeves. I designed it so that the puff sleeves can be worn on or off the shoulder and both ways look so flattering on the arms and neckline. I know this will be a go-to dress for parties, summer trips, date nights, wedding festivities and so much more. It’s especially perfect for the 4th of July weekend coming up next weekend.

Sizing: Be sure to size down! I’m wearing the sz XXS and it fits perfectly. The bust is smocked so it’s super stretchy! No zippers! Full disclosure: I hemmed mine 1.5 inches because I like my mini dresses super short since I’m only 5 ft. See more about the Jennifer Babydoll Dress here–> The Perfect Summer Babydoll Dress

These are all of our best friends that we’ve grown up with and now our kids will get to grow up together too.

The American flag on our front porch is a size 3 x 5 and we had to buy the tangle free spinning pole and mounting brackets separately.

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Dresses left to right: Jennifer Babydoll Dress in White Eyelet | Pin Dot Long Tiered Dress in white | Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress <– designed by Jenn of Haute Off The Rack | Jennifer Babydoll Dress in White Eyelet |

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Outfit: Jennifer Babydoll Dress in white paisley (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Dolce Vida Paily Slide Sandal in caramel

Easy & Delicious 4th of July Cake Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 roll of Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough

1 container of Vanilla icing (cool whip is also delicious too if you keep your cake refrigerated)

1 container of fresh blueberries

1 large container of fresh strawberries

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 and roll out your cookie dough onto a small rectangle cookie sheet

Step 2: Bake for 20 minutes & slice your strawberries while you wait

Step 3: Let your cookie cake cool or put in freezer to speed up the process

Step 4: Icing your cake with your vanilla frosting

Step 5: Decorate your cake in an American flag pattern with your blueberries and strawberries. Be sure to keep in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

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I filled mini tin buckets with bubbles, red, white and blue beach balls, a small American flag and a patriotic pinwheel to entertain the kids. I used chalkboard stickers to label the buckets with all of their names for a personal touch. The bubbles kept them happy and entertained along with the Jump n’ Slide bouncer that we blew for the kids to play on. I also always pull out basketball, golf, T-Ball, and corn hole for the kids to play with outdoors.

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4th of July Charcuterie Board Ingredients:

Meats & Cheeses: Salami, Prosciutto, Blueberry goat cheese, Gouda, Manchego, Boursin

Fruit: Strawberries, Cherries, Blueberries, Grapes, Raspberries

Sweets: White chocolate covered pretzels, Chocolate covered almonds, Red, white & blue M&M’s, Hershey’s Cookies & Cream chocolate

For Dipping:

Nur’s Kitchen Hummus (aka the best!)

3 different types/shapes of crackers

*** We forgot to include cherry tomatoes & red bell peppers for dipping in the hummus! It’s also so good if you sprinkle feta & chopped tomatoes on top of your hummus!

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Dresses Left to Right: Eyelet Dress | Ruffle Strap Jumpsuit | Jennifer Babydoll Dress in White Eyelet | Natasha Puff Sleeve Square Neck Dress | Jennifer Babydoll Dress in Navy Gingham

4th of July Party Menu:

Patriotic Charcuterie Board

Ranch Rotel Dip & Chips (see recipe here)

Mini hotdogs & burgers with American flag toothpicks

Mac & Cheese (see recipe here)

Watermelon

Dessert:

Patriotic Sugar Cookie Cake (recipe included in this post)

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

S’mores

How adorable is this luxury picnic setup by @partyteepeezz? We used a bunch of my lanterns and decor from At Home Stores and World Market.

All of our outdoor furnture is from World Market a few years ago. The American flag on the back patio is a size 5 x 8 and we hung it with command hooks.

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We made these s’mores goodie bags for the kids with clear treat bags and ribbon and filled them with 2 graham crackers, 2 mini Hershey chocolate bars and 2 large marshmallows. Perfect little summer treat!

The Most Wanted Dress of the Season

April 27, 2021

Happy Tuesday Friends! I’m so excited because today is the day! The most beautiful smocked midi dress that I designed with Gibsonlook is officially available for purchase in off white eyelet and denim blue floral. To celebrate, we’re offering 15% OFF your entire purchase with code: HAUTE15. If you remember how quickly the Jennifer Shirt Dress sold out last week then you know that you better order quickly because your size might sell out before you get to it especially with Mother’s Day coming up.

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Outfit: Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress in off white eyelet (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Similar Straw Tote | Lack Of Color Western Wide Palma Hat | Dolce Vita Paily Slide Sandal

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The Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress is feminine, flattering and so comfortable with a hint of boho-chic. I know this will be a go-to dress for brunch, summer trips, baby showers, wedding festivities and so much more. It’s especially perfect for Mother’s Day coming up. I made sure to choose a breathable fabric for summer that is also wrinkle resistant too. When it comes to styling the dress, wear it with sandals and hat for daytime or throw on some heels and statement earrings to dress it up. I love to play up the boho-chic vibes by pairing it with a wide brim hat, layered necklaces and hoop earrings. Oh and the white is perfect for brides too!

Design details: I designed it with a cinched bust for a flattering neckline and plenty of stretch so you don’t have to deal with zippers or sucking in. I also made sure to choose a super lightweight fabric and added a slit for flow and to show off a little more leg for spring and summer. My favorite part is the option to wear the puff sleeves on or off the shoulder!

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Sizing: Be sure to size down because Gibsonlook runs large. I am wearing the size XXS and it’s still comfortable a spacious enough to move around in. I designed the Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress with a midi length but if you’re petite like me (aka 5 ft) the dress will hit you right at the ankle, which still looks great with both flat sandals and heels. It’s also fully lined so you don’t have to worry about it being see through. However, you do need to wear a nude bra or nipple covers with the white dress because the bust isn’t lines.

MY SIZING AND HEIGHT FOR REFERENCE:

Most people don’t realize how petite I am so and I understand that knowing my sizes can help you determine what size to get.
I am 5 ft and I wear a size 27 in high waisted jeans & smalls in leggings. I’m currently a 34B and take size XS/S in dresses and tops, smalls in sports bras, and XS-S in outerwear. I typically size down in Gibsonlook pieces. I’m wearing a size XXS in the Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress

Scroll through this post to see how I styled the Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress.

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Outfit: Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress in off white eyelet (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Lack Of Color Western Wide Palma Hat | Goldie Jelly Sandals

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Outfit: Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress in off white eyelet (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Lack Of Color Western Wide Palma Hat | Goldie Jelly Sandals

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Outfit: Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress in off white eyelet (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Lack Of Color Western Wide Palma Hat | Goldie Jelly Sandals

P.S. we recently restocked the “best selling” Jennifer Henley Tank Jumpsuit. It sold out so fast when we launched it this past February. You can check it out here–> The Loungewear Jumpsuit Your 2021 Wardrobe Needs

Intimate New Year’s Eve Party Decor & Outfit Ideas

December 28, 2020

Morning everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday! Can you believe that we’re only 4 days out from New Year’s Eve? I apologize that I didn’t get this post up sooner with New Year’s Eve outfit and decor ideas, but all of these boards were actually included on my “holiday” page and LTK a few week ago so hopefully you saw them there first! Some of these items will definitely still arrive in time for New Year’s Eve while other pieces you love may need to be worn at another special occasion coming up.

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Holiday Decor: 3ft Artificial Christmas Tabletop Flocked Tree | Pencil Christmas Tree | Disco Ball | Sequin Table Runners Gold

Tabletop decor from At Home Stores

(I love this silver sequin dress too!)

Scroll through this full post decoration ideas for small, intimate NYE parties as well as last minute outfits that will still arrive in time. Whether you’re celebrating with only family, a few friends or just you and your significant other, these decorations are sure to set the mood for a special mini NYE party.

Blake is a New Year’s baby so we always celebrate both his birthday and New Year’s with all of his friends. This year we’re hosting a few of his friends over at our house for a cocktail hour complete with wine, bubbles, delicious charcuterie boards and a fun photo backdrop before dinner.

With the way this year has gone, I wanted to make sure that we greeted 2021 with all the works in hopes that she treats us better than 2020! So I called in Ashley from The Graceful Host Shop to put together this beautiful balloon chandelier decked out with 2021 balloons and metallic fringe. She created this balloon installation with white, gold chrome, silver chrome and rose gold chrome balloons. Then she cut table cloths and gold and silver curtain streamers to make the fringe and tied them to a long piece of string to hang from my light fixture. She made sure to arrange the balloon garland in a way that would hide the string and the 2021 balloons were the perfect touch! To make the room look even more festive, we added a bunch of balloons to the floor. If you have kids at home, this is a really fun idea for them to enjoy on NYE.